Planning & Parties Blog

Autumn Garden Wedding: Intimate Meets Elegant Romance - Central Indiana Issue 3 2015 Cover Shoot

Samantha Ashworth |  September 15, 2015

Often times, brides limit their fall weddings to autumn-inspired colors. We gained inspiration from the entire color palette and the garden scenery, provided by the venue. To incorporate an upcoming 2016 wedding trend, we used bronze elements mixed with other metals and wooden accents. This wedding is a combination of elegant, repurposed and romantic design styles.

A Fresh Arrangement: A Style Shoot That Transforms Chaos Into Beauty

Gabrielle Cheikh |  September 15, 2015

Every space has its own story that can be incorporated into your special day. This style shoot “A Fresh Arrangement” plays with turning ordinary, every day spaces and the chaos within them into a fresh, personalized event. 

Train Station Sophistication: Northern Indiana Issue 3 2015 Cover Shoot

Jenna Nelson |  September 15, 2015

Stepping through the majestic oak doors of Baker Street Station in Fort Wayne, visitors are immediately transported back in time to an era when railroad transportation thrived in the early 1900s. The surroundings of the historic train station are invigorating as you imagine the bustling travelers hurriedly rushing through the crowd to catch their train. Back then, the train symbolized the pursuit of opportunity and a passport to a new life for travelers. 

The Wedding Story of... Ellen & Stephen Sexton

Kathy Jonas |  September 15, 2015

Ellen Schoenle and Stephen Sexton met through their older siblings and went to school together at Marian High School in Mishawaka. They started dating at the end of their freshman year and dated for 10 more years. 

The Wedding Story of... Lauren & Michael Crosby

Kathy Jonas |  September 15, 2015

Lauren Koch and Michael Crosby met as students at Florida State University. They were both at the same club when Lauren’s friend dropped her phone. Michael immediately helped them find it and after the club had closed, Lauren found him and gave him her phone number and a quick kiss goodnight. “I fell for him right then,” she admits.

The Wedding Story of... Jenny & Matt Haas

Kathy Jonas |  September 15, 2015

Jenny Hull and Matt Haas met through friends at a fraternity party while both were sophomores at Purdue University.

How to Prepare for a Bridal Show

Jenna Nelson |  September 12, 2015

Bridal shows are considered to be a right of passage when you are planning  your wedding. Almost every bride-to-be attends at least one throughout the planning process.

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Wedding Ceremony Readings You Haven't Heard Yet

Jenna Nelson |  September 10, 2015

“Love is patient. Love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.” Sound familiar? I am willing to bet that you are involuntarily finishing the rest of this well-known verse.

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What your Wedding Planner Wants You to Know

Jenna Nelson |  September 8, 2015

Making the decision to hire a wedding planner or coordinator for your special day can be difficult. Your desire to save money and be self sufficient collides with your lack of time and expertise.

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4 Bachelorette Themes You HAVE to Try

Jenna Nelson |  August 25, 2015

When I think of bachelorette parties, so many things come to mind. Not all of those things are 100 percent appropriate, so I will leave the details to your imagination.