Planning & Parties Blog

11th Annual Table Design Charity Event

Monica Richard |  June 11, 2015

The Indiana Chapter of the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) celebrated its annual event benefiting the American Cancer Society at Sahm’s Atrium at the Tower on March 7th and 8th.  Now in its 11th year, this event included a weekend of designer tablescapes created by Indiana’s elite florists, wedding planners and event professionals. Specialty tablescapes and vignettes for weddings, wedding events (bachelorette parties and showers) and social events filled the space for the weekend celebration. 

A Bohemian Rhapsody at The Homestead

Kathy Jonas |  June 10, 2015

This captivating cover is all about the Bohemian style – from the sunset, the ethereal umbrellas hanging from the beams of the barn to the colorful textures used throughout. Photographer Holly Russell and her fantastic team of wedding pros created a magical and whimsical shoot perfect for today’s fun and relaxed bride. 

The Wedding Story of...Lauren & Tom Kohr

Kathy Jonas |  June 10, 2015

Lauren Burke and Thomas Kohr met at Yale University after a freshman picnic for athletes. He was on the crew team and she was on the volleyball team. They both moved to New York City after graduation and sports brought them together once again playing coed volleyball in the NY Urban Professional Volleyball league.

The Wedding Story of...Leah & Steve Engelstad

Kathy Jonas |  June 10, 2015

​Leah Overmyer and Steve Engelstad met at the end of the summer of 2011 at Brothers Bar and Grill in Broad Ripple. Their first date took place four days later. Leah and Steve had looked at a ring while in Seattle and she was suspicious he had bought it for her. But he told her he was not able to get that one and they had to look at some different options. She was fine with that because marrying him meant more than a particular ring. “He then turned and pulled out the ring we saw in Seattle,” Leah says. 

The Wedding Story of...Alicia & Jeff Mensah

Kathy Jonas |  June 10, 2015

You’ve got to love your friends, especially when they bring two people together as husband and wife. Mutual friends in Chicago introduced Alicia Highsmith and Jeff Mensah. While love at first sight can be debated, this couple knew immediately that there was a spark between them that was special.

The Wedding Story of... Colin & Jamey Harding

WeddingDay |  March 3, 2015

Mix posh red with mellowed orange, add splashes of adventurous greens laced with bronzy copper and what do you have? The perfect palette for an inspired wedding.

Jessica & Blake Sharpe

The Wedding Story of... Jessica & Blake Sharpe

WeddingDay |  March 3, 2015

Blake and Jessica Sharpe have known each other a long time. She moved to Fort Wayne in the 7th grade and they both attended the same small middle school, then everyone moved on to high school together.

The Wedding Story of... Jessi & Jeremiah Warner

WeddingDay |  March 3, 2015

As a wedding and event planner, Jessi Haemmerle has helped create memorable experiences for her clients. Now, it was her turn!  Meeting through a mutual friend, Jessi and Jeremiah Warner’s elegant intimate wedding turned out to be an unforgettable Valentine’s Day in 2010.  

The Wedding Story of... Betsy & Tom Wallis

Amy Conroy |  March 3, 2015

Betsy Baird and Tom Wallis’ love story began in 2007 after the two connected on eHarmony.com. For the first two years, the couple made their relationship work by traveling back and forth to Muncie, where Betsy lived, and Indianapolis, where Tom resided, before Tom made the permanent move to Muncie.

Emily and George Trilikis

The Wedding Story of... Emily & George Trilikis

Kathy Jonas |  March 3, 2015

Maybe you can’t have it all in life, but when it comes to your wedding, you don’t have to sacrifice your glamorous vision to keep tradition alive.