Planning & Parties Blog
The Wedding Story of Jessica and Matt Scanlon
Savannah Hope | May 24, 2017Jessica and Matt are a couple whose relationship has always been filled with fun! Thanks to Jessica’s friend and maid-of-honor, Erika, the two were introduced. When Jessica meticulously planned a surprise party for Matt, little did she know he had a surprise of his own waiting for her.
Rustic Meets Elegance at Hidden Vineyard
Carri Fras | May 23, 2017There’s no doubt the rustic nature of a barn setting can be quite alluring. In fact, barn nuptials continue to pop up everywhere! Contrast all those natural and earthy elements with the elegance only a wedding can provide and the pairing can be quite breathtaking.
The Wedding Story of Carrie and Jake Reynolds
Savannah Hope | May 17, 2017Carrie and Jake had been dating for seven years before they tied the knot! This may seem like a long courtship, but they had started dating back in high school. Plus, it gave them more time to dream up the perfect wedding, of course!
The Wedding Story of Miranda and Nick Anglemeyer
Savannah Hope | May 10, 2017Miranda and Nick are an example of one of those super cute, all-American high school sweethearts couple. The pair met eight years ago in high school through mutual friends and the rest is history!
The Wedding Story of Sarah and Jake Agee
Carri Fras | May 3, 2017When a wedding planner bride plans her own wedding, you can bet the details will be nothing short of exquisite. Sarah and Jake met online and their journey as an engaged couple began on one very special trip to Keystone, Colorado. After sharing dinner and dessert by fire at a beautiful ranch they were staying at, Jake proposed to Sarah on one knee, beneath the stars.
Romance In the Air: An Indian Summer Style Shoot
Carri Fras | May 2, 2017Inspired by the loveliness of an Indian Summer–those late fall days when memories of warmer times still linger and cooler evenings are felt—Christa of Christa Hitchcock Photography found herself drawn to the idea of a stylized wedding complete with seasonal hues and flowing, feminine textures.
Fly Away With Me: A Retro Elopement Style Shoot
Carri Fras | April 25, 2017Can you imagine? A young couple jumps town in a small plane to wed each other secretly. The woman glows at the thought of jetting off to marry the man of her dreams. The breeze rustles across the tarmac (and the groom’s great 1960’s-esque hair) as they walk hand in hand, warmed by the setting sun and silhouetted by their gorgeous getaway plane. Sounds quite perfect, if you ask us! For Jillian Keller of Frame Worthy Events, this is the story she envisioned and brought to life.
The Real Wedding of Cat and Miles Ludy
Savannah Hope | April 19, 2017Does anyone else remember MySpace? If you were an avid user of the site, then you are like Cat and Miles who met on the website back in 2007! Little did they know that this chance meeting online would lead to an amazing love story.
All Hallows Elopement Style Shoot
Carri Fras | March 30, 2017Do you ever get so into a season that it completely envelops and overtakes you? We definitely know the feeling! In the wedding industry, inspiration can really be drawn from anything.
The Wedding Story of Laura and Cody Sundberg
Carri Fras | March 8, 2017If you have ever had a night out in Chicago, there’s something to be said about all the romantic energy and mystery of the big city lights and crowded streets (coming from a girl that lived there)! Among those very lights one Saturday night, in a city of millions, Laura met Cody.