Planning & Parties Blog

A Michigan Garden Wedding: The Real Wedding of Megan and Mark Conlon

Chrysa Keenon |  November 13, 2019

It all started with a poke--on Facebook that is. Mark and Megan were living across the country from one another but connected through mutual friends. When it came time for the proposal, the couple took an early morning hike to Cathedral Rock in Sedona.

An Indiana Wedding Under the Trees: The Real Wedding of Jane and Todd Farrand

Chrysa Keenon |  November 13, 2019

Jane and Todd met under the bright lights of the theater! Jane was starring on stage while Todd was working on tech for the performance. Sparks flew when Todd proposed in Chicago, dropping down to one knee outside in a park during a particularly rainy and cold evening.

2019 Style Shoot Design Contest Finalist: Enchanted Forest in Living Coral

Chrysa Keenon |  November 7, 2019

Let's stop and smell the flowers for this submission to our 2019 Style Shoot Design Contest! The concept of this shoot played off the theme of 'The Elements', specifically channeling Mother Nature on her wedding day.

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A Sweet Indiana Barn Wedding: The Real Wedding of Ally and Kyle Gallagher

Chrysa Keenon |  November 6, 2019

Ally had a night in shining armor come to her rescue after an attempted burglary on her apartment. Ally hired Kyle to come and give her a quote for a security system to better protect herself. Kyle might not have sold her a security system, but he sold her on a date!

 

A Joyful Fall in Indianapolis: The Tasteful Touches of Fall Style Shoot

Chrysa Keenon |  November 4, 2019

Home is where the heart is, and for this Indiana style shoot, the ladies from Catherine Barber Weddings and Monica Brown Photography wanted to incorporate everything about a Midwest wedding into this fall-themed photo shoot.

A Michigan Vineyard Wedding: The Real Wedding of Amelia and Brock Ruppert

Chrysa Keenon |  October 30, 2019

Amelia and Brock got engaged on a beach in Gulf Shores, Alabama, so of course they had to have a few shots of their wedding by the water of Lake Michigan! 

 

Our 2019 Style Shoot Design Contest Runner-Up: Living Coral with French Flair

Chrysa Keenon |  October 24, 2019

This French-inspired style of Marie Antoinette: Viva la Fete had us dreaming of Paris, which is exactly what this talented team wanted.

A Traverse City Vineyard Wedding: The Real Wedding of Madison and Lauren Carlson

Chrysa Keenon |  October 23, 2019

The engagement of Madison and Lauren was simply picture perfect! The couple was taking photos with their family (plus their two golden retrievers) when they decided to play a game.

A Timeless Indianapolis Wedding: The Real Wedding of Tara and Taylor Sullivan

Chrysa Keenon |  October 16, 2019

College finals were a blessing in disguise for this couple. Tara and Taylor met in a mutual friend's dorm room during their college's finals week. They might have been stressed, but got blessed with a great relationship!

A Handcrafted Michigan Wedding: The Real Wedding of Maddy and Leon Thelen

Chrysa Keenon |  October 16, 2019

We love a heartfelt engagement story–but it's even better when it's handcrafted, too! Maddy and Leon met at Michigan State University, and when it came time for a proposal, Leon handcrafted wooden Marquee letters with what would be Maddy’s future initials, ‘MKT’!