Planning & Parties Blog
The Wedding Story of Cortney Kittridge-Cook and Tyrell Cook
Savannah Hope | December 12, 2017Most people do not look forward to Mondays, but for Cortney and Tyrell, Mondays hold some of the best memories. Cortney says, "Mondays were always ‘our day.' Although I had been predicting a proposal all summer—I did not expect it on Monday, 8-8-16.
The Wedding Story of Morgan and Ryan Thayer
Carri Fras | December 10, 2017Morgan and Ryan grew up in the same small town playing sports with each other’s siblings. Ryan proposed to Morgan while on an evening boat ride. After he stopped in the middle of the lake to talk for a bit, he asked Morgan to stand and he popped the question!
The Wedding Story of Thy and James Vu
Savannah Hope | December 8, 2017Thy and James met during the junior year of college. Funny enough, the two were not instantly drawn to one another. Thy says, "From there, we studied and attended numerous social outings together.
The Wedding Story of Sarah and Sam Lilley
Carri Fras | December 6, 2017It was on the day Sarah and Sam were embarking on a three week Christmas vacation to visit their families in Michigan and then England that Sarah came home to a surprise. “I came home early from work to get ready for our trip, expecting Sam to be home, but he wasn’t,” explains Sarah.
Vines of Love Style Shoot
Carri Fras | December 5, 2017Wedding planner Brittany Rogers of Dressed in Details describes the vision for this shoot as understated elegance and beauty. The idea was a collaborative effort between herself and Kai Davis of Kai Davis Photography.
The Wedding Story of Kaitlin and John Pennington
Carri Fras | December 2, 2017When Kaitlin and John moved to California, one goal they had was to watch a beautiful sunset. When John found the perfect private beach for the two to finally get their wish, John knew it was also the right time to propose to his love.
A Classically Romantic Style Shoot at The Cyrus Place
Carri Fras | November 30, 2017Hannah Strickler of Design the Day combined her talents with those of Jessica Feltz of Jessika Feltz Photography and Lauren Cook at The Cyrus Place to create a style shoot th
Where Two Hearts Joined: A Lovely Affair in South Bend
Carri Fras | November 15, 2017Like many young lovebirds, Jackie and Joe met in college. While Joe attended the University of Notre Dame, Jackie attended Saint Mary’s College. With fate in their corner, they met at a party at Sorin College--Notre Dame’s oldest residence hall.
Modern Romance: A Cover Shoot at Community Life Center
Carri Fras | November 2, 2017There are many ways to interpret “modern romance.” For us and our great team of talented vendors, it was a culmination of ideas that resulted in a gorgeously modern mix that was both fresh and full of beautiful summer hues. Hannah Strickler of Design the Day did an excellent job refining the initial vision into one as vibrant and crisp as the sunny day it was shot on.
The Wedding Story of Jennifer and Andrew Bard
Carri Fras | October 25, 2017It’s true our friends sometimes know us better than we do and, lucky for Jennifer, she had her girlfriend by her side the day she spotted what would be her future husband. “We first saw each other while we were having lunch at the Skyline Club downtown.