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Katie and Joe Thatcher

The Wedding Story of...Katie & Joe Thatcher

Kathy Jonas |  March 3, 2015

Katie McCool and Joe Thatcher grew up in the same town, but it took Katie’s friend, Anne, who happens to be Joe’s sister, to get the ball rolling on their relationship. In July of 2008, a text from Joe started it all, even though Katie admits she is the more outgoing of the two. Katie says, “He’s more quiet, but can make me laugh harder than anyone. We really are a good balance for each other.” 

The Wedding Story of... Gregory & Ebony Baker

WeddingDay |  March 3, 2015

When Ebony Johnson and Gregory Baker met at a planning session for a high school step competition in 2003, there was no particular attraction. They took care of the business at hand and went separate ways. They ran into each other from time to time at step events but there was still no chemistry. 

The Wedding Story of... Albert & Amanda Stefani

WeddingDay |  March 3, 2015

In rare circumstances, married couples can boast a high school sweetheart past. Even more exceptional is the story of Amanda Kimp and Albert Stefani.

The Wedding Story of... Joel & Lauren Fox

WeddingDay |  March 3, 2015

Like many young couples, Joel and Lauren were busy planning their winter wedding for December 29, 2007. Both were finishing up classes at IUSB. Everything was coming together and final plans were being put into place. Then, suddenly everything changed.

The Wedding Story of... Kyle & Samantha Hunsberger

WeddingDay |  March 3, 2015

When Kyle Hunsberger and Samantha "Sam" Lewis entered into the union of marriage, they did so with passion, friendship and a long line of love as their foundation. Forever marriages seem to run in their families. Both Sam and Kyle's parents, as well as all four sets of grandparents, have enjoyed long marriages-a total of 288 combined years to be exact.

The Wedding Story of... Christopher & Rebekah Singh

WeddingDay |  March 3, 2015

During their first year at the University of Cincinnati College of Law, Rebekah VanDrake and Christopher Singh quickly became more than friends. Rebekah recalls, "Chris was very calm, easy to get along with, and we had a lot in common."

The Wedding Story of... Justin & Sarah Ingram

WeddingDay |  March 3, 2015

Tradition is important to people from the Midwest, and Sarah Moore and Justin Ingram are no exception.

Katy & Jesse Thomas

The Wedding Story of... Katy & Jesse Thomas

WeddingDay |  March 3, 2015

It was more than two years ago when Katy Janovsky and her friends were looking for a fun night out on the town and suitably headed to Sullivan’s nightclub in Michigan City. Upon arrival, they were greeted by fun, outgoing Jesse Thomas, a handsome bouncer at the bar.

Julie & Tom Vanderheyden

The Wedding Story of... Julie & Tom Vanderheyden

WeddingDay |  March 3, 2015

Life for Tom and Julie VanderHeyden is hectic. Between his job as a gastroenterologist (a “stomach doctor”) and hers as an occupational therapist, they don’t get to spend a lot of time together.

The Wedding Story of... Brandy & Jordan Stackhouse

WeddingDay |  March 3, 2015

While out with friends, Brandy Shuherk and Jordan Stackhouse found themselves at the same bar in Corunna, Indiana. “We kept running into each other,” Brandy recalls. “Each time, we would talk a little longer than the last.”