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Two Questions that Reveal If You'll Be Happily Ever After

Lemuel Montero |  July 5, 2016

As a wedding photographer, I would look at couples through a lens on their wedding day, and it seemed as if I could see their future through the camera. "They'll be happy together forever - [click!]," I would think as I snapped the shutter, or "I give it ten years - [click!]"

A Glamorous and Rustic Style Shoot in Michigan

Jenna Nelson |  June 30, 2016

Part of the reason we adore barn weddings so much is because we rarely see the same thing twice. Brides and vendors alike continue to incorporate their own take on the traditional barn wedding by fusing elements from different styles, eras and personalities.

The Wedding Story of Billy and Amanda Khorshid

Jenna Nelson |  June 22, 2016

It's a rarity these days to meet couples who were high school sweethearts and later became husband and wife. It's even more rare when the couple attended grade school, high school AND college together!

The Wedding Story of Tyler and Jenna Diercks

Jenna Nelson |  June 15, 2016

Tyler and Jenna met during their summer internship working for Hormel Foods in Iowa. After living in three different states, they finally settled in Indianapolis and got engaged after Tyler surprised Jenna at work!

A Mediterranean, Biblical-Inspired Style Shoot

Jenna Nelson |  June 9, 2016

Soul Creations Photography is a recently launched, Christ-inspired photography brand. The Soul Creations brand ignited the idea of a style shoot that painted the picture of a Christ-centered wedding, full of spiritual decor, Mediterranean dishes and Israeli floral. The shoot concept was appropriately named "Mediterranean Chic" and took much of its design inspiration from biblical times. 

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Our Favorite Instagram Posts 6.3.16

Jenna Nelson |  June 3, 2016

Not only do we get to celebrate the arrival of Friday today, but we get to party a little harder on this particular Friday (I see you, National Doughnut Day).

A WeddingDay Blogger Explores the Secrets of Marriage

Lemuel Montero |  June 2, 2016

I didn’t expect to find true love personified among the kale, cucumbers, and artisan cheeses at the farmers market, but there they were: a couple, easily in their late 80’s, walking into the stream of shoppers as they held each other’s hand, she gently leading him.

The Wedding Story of Michael and Anna Schreiber

Jenna Nelson |  May 25, 2016

Michael and Anna Schrieber had a few moments throughout wedding planning when they concluded that they should just elope. Luckily (for the sake of us getting to feature this gorgeous outdoor wedding), the couple decided to stick it out and carry on with their big day as originally planned at a br

Snacking Right: The Key to Shedding for the Wedding

Nuts.com |  May 23, 2016

With wedding season on our doorstep, it’s got a lot of people thinking about how they’re going to look on the big day (even if they’re just a guest!). We’ve teamed up with nuts.com to share some pre-wedding day shape up tips to keep you looking your best!

Our Favorite Instagram Posts 5.13.16

Jenna Nelson |  May 13, 2016

Can you say Instagram Friday for the win? We're declaring a solid start to the weekend with today's five best Instagrams, brought to you by some of the most talented vendors in the biz!