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Luxurious Velvet Winter Dreams: A Colorful Grand Rapids Style Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | March 2, 2023When Charla of Charla Dee Photos dreamed up this style shoot, she imagined rich colors to pop for a winter wedding. "The garnets, deep purples and fresh snowfall; such a dreamy vibe," Charla gushes.
A Debonair Black-Tie Affair in Indianapolis: The Real Wedding of Maddie and Chas Buening
Allyson Hutchison | March 1, 2023Chas and Maddie attended Marian University in Indianapolis where they both played sports and sat next to each other in Philosophy. Though they talked everyday, neither of them made a move.
A Rustic Fall-Inspired Celebration in Northwest Indiana: The Real Wedding of Taylor and Daniel Courtaney
Allyson Hutchison | February 27, 2023Both Taylor and Dan were on their high school's swim team and dated briefly, but Dan graduated two years before Taylor and joined the Navy whereas Taylor graduated and pursued a career in nursing. During the COVID lockdown, Dan and Taylor found themselves back in Valparaiso, Indiana.
An Extravagant Boho Celebration in South Bend: The Real Wedding of Jessica and Robert Kauffman
Allyson Hutchison | February 22, 2023After spending multiple months locked down in California during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jessica came home to Indiana to go out with her best friend.
Periwinkle Paradise: A Pantone-Inspired Style Shoot in Indianapolis
Allyson Hutchison | February 21, 2023Elegance meets the 2022 Pantone Color of the Year in this Indianapolis style shoot, inspired by the theme "Old Hollywood" from our 2022 Style Shoot Design Contest, sponsored by AAYS Event Rentals.
2022 Style Shoot Design Contest Submission: A Very Peri Fairytale Romance in Bloomington, Indiana
Allyson Hutchison | February 16, 2023When the creative team set out to put this shoot together, they were intrigued by the theme "Inspired by Stories" from our 2022 Style Shoot Design Contest, sponsored by AAYS Event Rentals.
Take a Pit Stop to Check Out this Modern-Rustic Celebration: The Real Wedding of Beth and Cole Jagger
Allyson Hutchison | February 15, 2023When Beth went to the Indy 500 qualifications in May of 2017, she did not expect to meet her future husband. During a rain delay, Cole—who works for an IndyCar team—spotted Beth in the balcony and threw his phone number to her.
2022 Style Shoot Design Contest Submission: A Very Peri Sleeping Beauty Shoot in South Bend
Allyson Hutchison | February 14, 2023The creative team for this shoot wanted to design it in a way that was unique. They chose our "Inspired by Stories" theme from our 2022 Style Shoot Design Contest, sponsored by AAYS Event Rentals, and took the fairytale route.
Classic Elegance in South Bend, Indiana: The Real Wedding of Caitlin & Blake Stone
Allyson Hutchison | February 13, 2023Growing up, Caitlin never really had a dream of what she wanted her ideal wedding to look like. So, once she was engaged to Blake, Caitlin was open to several theme ideas.
2022 Style Shoot Design Contest Submission: An Opulent, Shakespearean Garden Wedding in Very Peri
Allyson Hutchison | February 9, 2023Inspired by the painting "Ophelia" by Sir John Everett Millais, Creative in Bloom and her team of creatives dreamed up a style shoot for our 2022 Style Shoot Design Contest, sponsored by AAYS Event Rentals, to show off the ethereal yet strong p