Planning & Parties Blog
Elegant, Southern Garden Romance in New Albany, Indiana: The Real Wedding of Rachel Bowden and Cody Foster
Allyson Hutchison | July 5, 2023When deciding to go to college and run track and field, Rachel and Cody had no idea they would eventually meet their future spouse on the team, but once they did, Cody and Rachel were inseparable.
This Downtown Chicago Celebration has Opulence Fit for Royalty: The Real Wedding of Kristie and Drake Estrada
Allyson Hutchison | June 14, 2023A teacher at their high school played a major role in Kristie and Drake meeting. When Drake asked the teacher how long he had to get a prom date, he didn't know the teacher would then tell the dance lass he was instructing, which Kristie was in.
This Autumnal Celebration is Centered Around Donuts and Cider: The Real Wedding of Abbie and Ethan Burton
Allyson Hutchison | June 7, 2023Abbie and Ethan were introduced by mutual friends in college. After a few times of hanging out, they realized they liked each other and wanted to start dating. All it took for Ethan to have the perfect proposal was a short hike up Sugarloaf Mountain in Marquette, Michigan.
Fireflies, Lilacs and Crème Brûlée Collide in this Elegant Detroit Celebration: The Real Wedding of Kimberly and Thomas O'Neill
Allyson Hutchison | May 10, 2023After mutual friends—who ended up in their wedding party—introduced Kimberly and Thomas, the two clicked instantly. To propose, Thomas took Kimberly back to the place where they first met. With a secret photographer taking pictures of the big moment, Thomas proposed under a gazebo!
Celebrate America and Love in This Lake Michigan Ceremony: The Real Wedding of Grace and Zach Potosky
Allyson Hutchison | March 15, 2023When one of Grace's friends started dating one of Zach's friends in high school, the two were introduced to each other for the first time. Once the two friend groups were connected, everyone started pairing off and are now all married to each other! "All of those friends were in our
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.
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.
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.
Regality and Opulence Fill This Evansville Celebration to the Brim: The Real Wedding of Ella and Jack
Allyson Hutchison | December 28, 2022While they were both hanging out at a bar close to DePauw University, Ella and Jack's friends decided to set them up as dates for Jack's fraternity formal.