Planning & Parties Blog
The Wedding Story of Ethan and Lindsay
Jenna Nelson | January 27, 2016Ethan and Lindsay learned one of the most important principles of a happy marriage pretty early on in their relationship—how to fight fairly. The couple actually met in high school debate class, so we have a feeling they know how to handle conflict!
The Wedding Story of Danny and Julie Rodts
Jenna Nelson | January 20, 2016Danny and Julie Rodts began their story the way all epic love stories start: with a romantic bike ride that ended in a pouring rainstorm.
The Wedding Story of Brandon and Katelyn Carr
Jenna Nelson | January 13, 2016Any time someone in the wedding industry plans their own wedding, we know it's going to be exceptional.
7 Tips for Outdoor Weddings
Tania Hussain | January 12, 2016For years, Hollywood in all its wonder and comedic stylings has shown us that outdoor weddings are not only beautiful, but a total cinch! The illustration of a warm, sunny day amid an au naturel milieu is the epitome of a picture-perfect ceremony.
Ethereal Barn Wedding: A Style Shoot at The Barn in Zionsville
Jenna Nelson | January 6, 2016Whimsical. Devastatingly lovely. Captivating. There are no shortage of words to describe this inspiration shoot designed and delivered by wedding planner and designer Sarah Keeker of Plum & Poppy and photographer Cassie Conforti of Conforti Photography. With luscious greenery, flower crowns and a pony named Merryleggs, this enchanting style shoot looks like it was fabricated straight out of a C.S. Lewis novel. “We wanted to create something that truly showed all of our favorite things: lush greenery dripping from every surface, tons of candles and timeless elegance in a neutral pallet,” said Sarah.
A Seaside Occasion: A Serendipitous Style Shoot in South Haven
Jenna Nelson | January 5, 2016Lake Michigan lends its natural beauty for all kinds of artistic expression. For this particular style shoot, Katie of Katie Whitcomb Photography imagined a nautical-meets-tropical-paradise theme that paired bold, sunset orange colors with shades of watery blue.
The Wedding Story of... Kaitlyn & Tanner Smale
Kathy Jonas | January 4, 2016Tanner, who works at Premier Arts, the resident theater company of the Lerner Theater in Elkhart, had been performing in the musical “South Pacific” when right after the curtain call, the music changed abruptly and the One Direction song “Kiss You” started playing. Everyone in the cast began dancing and passing hearts down the line. The hearts read “Will You Marry Me?” Tanner jumped over the line of dancers at the same time a confetti cannon went off. When the song ended, he got down on one knee and proposed in front of more than a thousand people.
The Wedding Story of... Lindsay & Eddy Lux
Kathy Jonas | January 4, 2016Lindsay Grace and Eddy Lux met while volunteering at a young professionals event at City Market in Indianapolis. They had a moment right out of a Hollywood romance as they kept sneaking glances and smiles. They met for a drink at the end of the evening, exchanged numbers and had a date the next weekend.
How to Create Your Perfect Guest List
Jenna Nelson | December 28, 2015Ah, the guest list. The awful, dreaded, cumbersome guest list. At first, it sounds like one of the more enjoyable duties on the wedding checklist. After all, you're inviting your best friends to the biggest party you'll ever throw. You feel like you are in complete control, divvying out exclusive invitations to an "insiders-only" guest list. The rude awakening comes when you realize that other people have an opinion about who is considered an "insider." These people usually come in the form of your fiancé, your parents, your future mother-in-law, and let's not forget—your one bridesmaid who may or may not have dated your fiancé's best man once upon a time.
Say Hello to Proposal Season with these Instagrams
Jenna Nelson | December 24, 2015'Tis the season for pretty things and diamond rings! Christmas came early for these ladies and that means that Christmas came early for us, because we know proposals mean engagements and engagements mean weddings, and if we haven't been clear about this—we love weddings.