Planning & Parties Blog
The Wedding Story of Kelly and Ryan Shaw
Carri Fras | March 28, 2018So often we serve as a bridesmaid not even thinking it could lead to some romance of our own! We are so focused on swooning over the bride and groom that we may not notice anything else. Well, fate intervened when Kelly’s sister got married.
Elopement in the Evergreens
Carri Fras | March 27, 2018Elopements typically have a very intimate feel, but...host them in the middle of nature, and a whole new level of romance is reached!
The Wedding Story of Lauren and Kraig Sanders
Carri Fras | March 14, 2018Lauren and Kraig have known each other for many years. “We originally met during Kraig's glory days as a Ball State student,” explains Lauren. “It wasn't until fall of 2012 that we reconnected. I was dressed in 80's gear and headed to a fundraising event with a dear friend.
A Farm Meets Elegance Style Shoot
Carri Fras | March 1, 2018When Natasha Randall, VP of Design & Operations at Unlimited Events teamed up with Brenda Pottinger of Pottinger Photography and Canopy Creek, an elegant yet rustic style shoot resulted. Natasha says, “Our inspiration for the photo shoot began with an Unlimited Events ‘Babcock’ settee.
The Wedding Story of Chelsea and Josh Broxson
Carri Fras | February 21, 2018Chelsea and Josh and originally met through a dating app. With Josh in the U.S. Navy, the couple had to make a long distance relationship work for two years before tying the knot.
The Wedding Story of Brianna and Ahrin Lemacks
Carri Fras | February 7, 2018Brianna and Ahrin met through mutual friends in college and started dating shortly after. Ahrin scheduled a private wine tour at a local winery, Chateau Chantel, while the two were visiting Traverse CIty.
A Fair Affair Style Shoot
Carri Fras | February 1, 2018Even though Christina Gutierrez of Favors and Things Events was inspired by engagement photos she had seen shot at fairgrounds, she wanted something more...a reason behind the unique setting.
The Wedding Story of Lia and Christopher Simeri
Carri Fras | January 17, 2018Lia and Christopher met in March 2010, when Lia started training at a new restaurant that was opening near her home where Christopher worked. “Our first conversation was in the tiny, little room in the kitchen where we had to roll silverware at the end of the night to get ready for the next day’s shift,” Lia says. “I’m pretty sure I stayed back there to help him roll all of the silverware, even though it was his responsibility.”
The Wedding Story of Rhian and Danny Fahlgren
Carri Fras | January 10, 2018Rhian and Danny first saw each other in a parking lot after Danny’s high school baseball game. Smitten at first sight, Danny asked a friend for Rhian’s number and texted her right away. “We talked every single day and hung out all summer before we become boyfriend and girlfriend,” says Rhian.
The Wedding Story of Victoria and Montana Gangwer
Savannah Hope | December 19, 2017Victoria and Montana met in high school. Despite having started out as just friends, the two soon found that they did not want to be without each other.