Planning & Parties Blog
Blue Garden Style Shoot
Carri Fras | June 27, 2017When Allison of Kiste Photography envisions a spring garden wedding, she envisions one that is gorgeously blue! Inspired by the loveliness of all the spring blooms that surrounded her, she knew the perfect stage was set. “There actually was a spring shower!” she says.
The Wedding Story of Sarah & Tommy Littel
Carri Fras | June 7, 2017Indiana University was where this couple first met. However, it was in Chicago, a place they now call home, that their wedding story began.
Elegant Allure Style Shoot
Carri Fras | May 16, 2017In case you haven't noticed, we're total animal lovers here at WeddingDay and any style shoot featuring a dog is definitely going to make us smile! Add in some classy, elegant touches by some very talented vendors and this gorgeous style shoot has our attention.
The Wedding Story of Mekayla & Chris Eppers
Kathy Jonas | August 10, 2016A recent graduate of Albion College in Michigan, Mekayla Fawn Diehl was working her fifth season at the Elcona Country Club at the July 4 Bash and Buffet when Chris Eppers and his parents and four brothers sat down in her section. When Chris’s mom asked her about her knee brace, Mekayla explained that she was in rehab after four years of college volleyball. After dinner, Chris invited her to play on his sand volleyball team. When the team turned out to be full, he called her and asked her out to dinner.
The Wedding Story of... Lindsay & Eddy Lux
Kathy Jonas | January 4, 2016Lindsay Grace and Eddy Lux met while volunteering at a young professionals event at City Market in Indianapolis. They had a moment right out of a Hollywood romance as they kept sneaking glances and smiles. They met for a drink at the end of the evening, exchanged numbers and had a date the next weekend.
A Fresh Arrangement: A Style Shoot That Transforms Chaos Into Beauty
Gabrielle Cheikh | September 15, 2015Every 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.
The Wedding Story of... Lauren & Michael Crosby
Kathy Jonas | September 15, 2015Lauren 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...Alicia & Jeff Mensah
Kathy Jonas | June 10, 2015You’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... Jessica & Anthony Severino
Kathy Jonas | March 3, 2015Jessica and Anthony Severino took dance lessons from a friend who is a professional Latin dancer in Chicago so that their “first dance” would be memorable. But when it came time for the dance at their reception, Jessica said she couldn’t remember any of the steps she had spent so much time learning.
The Wedding Story of... Lisa & Joe Kosek
Amanda Norell | March 3, 2015It can be pretty challenging trying to plan a wedding with 2,000 miles between you and your venue. It can be even more challenging trying to plan a wedding with 7,000 miles between you and your fiancé. This was the situation Lisa Velte and Joe Kosek found themselves in when planning their University of Notre Dame wedding. Joe, an officer in the United States Army, spent the majority of their engagement serving our country in Afghanistan, half a world away from Lisa in Seattle.