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A Watercolor Style Shoot in Detroit
Jenna Nelson | November 1, 2016Inspired by Detroit’s local landmark the Illuminated Mural, the team behind this styled session gave a contemporary spin to Detroit’s most romantic and ornate landmarks.
Tie the Knot: A Harbor Grand Style Shoot
Jenna Nelson | October 11, 2016Jodi Bodtke of Giving Tree Photography was stirred by visions of an earthy, nautical wedding. The colors, flowers, décor and overall theme of this style shoot were inspired by a small town near the marina and by the beach glass that is commonly found buried in the Lake Michigan shoreline.
Whimsical Watercolor: A Fairytale-Like Cover Shoot
Jenna Nelson | October 4, 2016All it took was a quick glance at a watercolor wedding invitation and we fell head over heels proving that love at first sight is quite possible. What was once simply a method of painting has transformed into an artistic direction for weddings and it's not just limited to the stationery, either. The watercolor trend has seeped into wedding cakes, flowers, table décor and even linens. Once our editorial team started exploring the possibilities of watercolor, it turned into one of those can't-stop, won't-stop ordeals.
Our Favorite Instagram Posts 9.2.16
Jenna Nelson | September 2, 2016Our editors have been working relentlessly—and by working relentlessly, I mean we've been scrolling through Instagram so we can bring you the latest and greatest from some accomplished vendors. Someone's gotta do it!
A Seaside Style Shoot
Jenna Nelson | August 30, 2016Frame Worthy Events is a brand-new wedding coordination firm working out of Columbus, Indiana. Owner and Principal Wedding Coordinator Jillian Keller hoped to add some beauty to her online portfolio and after discussing with Evy Porter of Evangeline Renee Photography, they decided to collaborate on a style shoot together. Jillian knew she wanted a natural, nautical feel and wanted the environment to feel "preppy but not structured" using earthy materials and soft greens.
The Wedding Story of REBECCA & DANIEL JACOBSON
Kathy Jonas | July 13, 2016Rebecca Elayne Dixon met Daniel Jacobson while working on a digital magazine for a class at Ball State University. She wanted to use one of his videos in her project. After graduation, she ran into him at a concert in Indianapolis. “I recognized him by his camera and dark-rimmed glasses.” Rebecca says. “We hit it off right away.” But he was moving to England and she was moving to Florida. But in 2011, he moved back and asked her for help with a website for his video work and romance developed.
A Glamorous and Rustic Style Shoot in Michigan
Jenna Nelson | June 30, 2016Part of the reason we adore barn weddings so much is because we rarely see the same thing twice. Brides and vendors alike continue to incorporate their own take on the traditional barn wedding by fusing elements from different styles, eras and personalities.
A Mediterranean, Biblical-Inspired Style Shoot
Jenna Nelson | June 9, 2016Soul Creations Photography is a recently launched, Christ-inspired photography brand. The Soul Creations brand ignited the idea of a style shoot that painted the picture of a Christ-centered wedding, full of spiritual decor, Mediterranean dishes and Israeli floral. The shoot concept was appropriately named "Mediterranean Chic" and took much of its design inspiration from biblical times.
The Wedding Story of Michael and Anna Schreiber
Jenna Nelson | May 25, 2016Michael and Anna Schrieber had a few moments throughout wedding planning when they concluded that they should just elope. Luckily (for the sake of us getting to feature this gorgeous outdoor wedding), the couple decided to stick it out and carry on with their big day as originally planned at a br
The Wedding Story of Brittney & Conor Casey
Kathy Jonas | April 27, 2016Brittney Braun and Conor Casey met while freshmen at Culver Military Academy. While friends tried to set them up, the future groom didn’t catch on. “I am a guy and I did not notice subtle hints,” Conor says. Eventually the two of them started spending more time together and everything fell into place.