Planning & Parties Blog
Classic Meets Vintage at Fifty5
Carri Fras | February 20, 2018Alyssa of Alyssa Townsley Photography not only wanted to bring together small businesses in the Niles and Buchanan, Michigan areas, she desired to create a shoot that was classic and romantic with a touch of vintage.
The Wedding Story of Ashley and Marc Veenstra
Carri Fras | January 31, 2018Ashley and Marc met their freshman year of college when Marc’s best friend happened to be Ashley’s next door neighbor. After Marc surprised Ashley by proposing to her over dinner and champagne at one of their favorite restaurants, the two began planning the wedding of their dreams.
Elegance, Charm and a Bit of Royalty: A Wedding Day Fit for a Princess
Carri Fras | January 31, 2018Many things can serve as inspiration for a wedding, and for Mary and Matthew Mergy, their wedding was brimming with extra special components and a formal, contemporary feel that would leave Mary feeling nothing short of a modern-day, real-life princess.
The Wedding Story of Julia and Vincenzo Rulli
Carri Fras | January 24, 2018Graduating just one year apart, Julia and Vincenzo spent their elementary and high school years navigating the same hallways. It wasn’t until their sophomore year in college that they officially met. “Our story began on September 8, 2012 when Notre Dame’s football team was playing Purdue University in South Bend,” Julia recalls. “After attending the game, I celebrated the Irish victory with a bonfire at a friend’s house. As it turned out, Vinnie and I had mutual friends, and we were casually introduced at the bonfire. We hit it off immediately and became friends ourselves.” After a month or so of friendship, Julia agreed to be Vinnie’s date at his cousin’s annual Halloween party. Besides spending a lot of time together that weekend, Vinnie fixed the brakes on Julia’s car and even met Julia’s entire family at Sunday dinner. “That weekend, I got my first glimpse into the incredible person Vinnie is,” says Julia. “Our friendship grew stronger and continues to grow after four and a half years of dating—and now marriage!”
The Wedding Story of Jenny and Jake Golic
Carri Fras | January 17, 2018Jenny and Jake got engaged in the exact same spot they met—their ceramics classroom at Notre Dame. She explains, “I got switched into ceramics the night before by my advisor so it wouldn’t interfere with practice. I wasn’t thrilled about an 8 a.m. start time, but I guess it worked out!” When the two returned to campus for Jake’s sister’s graduation, Jake proposed in that very place. Jenny recalls, “It was awesome, and I was a blubbery mess!”
The Wedding Story of Chrissy and Kevin Johnston
Carri Fras | January 3, 2018After meeting in the hospitality industry over a decade ago working for the same hotel, Kevin proposed to Chrissy on Thanksgiving—one of Chrissy’s favorite holidays.
The Wedding Story of Nika and Shane Parson
Carri Fras | January 3, 2018Sometimes couples-to-be meet out of the blue, and that’s exactly how Nika and Shane began. Then on December 27th, Nika’s birthday, the two were celebrating in Chicago.
The Wedding Story of Brooke and Kyle Kelly
Savannah Hope | December 22, 2017Brooke and Kyle met while they were undergraduates at Purdue University. Little did Brooke know, that Kyle and she would soon be traveling to Iceland for vacation where Kyle would pop the question! Of course, Brooke said yes, and the couple started planning right away.
The Wedding Story of Alexandra and Aaron Little
Savannah Hope | December 20, 2017For Alexandra and Aaron, it all started when their respective high schools were having a rival basketball game. The two were introduced by mutual friends, but Aaron soon joined the Army and the pair was not sure if they could make it work long distance.
The Wedding Story of Stephanie and Bryan Hartley
Carri Fras | December 16, 2017Stephanie and Bryan were set up by mutual friends who arranged a double date night in Nashville, where they both lived. “Although the date was at an outdoor concert, we ended up spending most of the night talking and not listening to the music,” recalls Stephanie.