Planning & Parties Blog
The Wedding Story of Kyle and Lindsay Eastling
Jenna Nelson | March 23, 2016When childhood friends become lifelong companions, the story is usually a tale of two people coming together, falling apart, and somehow, finding one another again. Such was the case with Kyle and Lindsay Eastling who attended the same kindergarten class and quickly developed a friendship.
The Wedding Story of Terrence and Heather Delaney
Jenna Nelson | March 16, 2016It was the surprise of all surprises. That's how Heather describes the story of how her now-husband, Terrence proposed. Terrence, who was known to always have a surprise or two up his sleeve, really outdid himself when he asked Heather to marry him in a hot air balloon.
The Wedding Story of Ben Maupin and Ashley Underwood
Jenna Nelson | February 24, 2016What began as a friendship with a mutual love for Ramen noodles and Qdoba (they say every relationship needs a solid foundation), grew into a forever love between Ben Maupin and Ashley Underwood. When Ben realized that he had forever weighing on his heart, he decided to propose.
The Wedding Story of Kevin and Megan Boss
Jenna Nelson | February 17, 2016"I used to stare at him in the cafeteria (at work) for a year and a half before we ended up meeting face-to-face. It turns out not only was he the 'hot cafeteria guy,' but he was also my best friend's 'car pool guy.' It took us until this run-in encounter to figure out they were the same person.
The Wedding Story of Lucas and Alisha Wickersham
Jenna Nelson | February 10, 2016Lucas and Alisha began dating in college and later, survived a long-distance relationship for a few years; Lucas lived in Texas while Alisha was attending pharmacy school at Butler University in Indianapolis.
7 Tips for Outdoor Weddings
Tania Hussain | January 12, 2016For years, Hollywood in all its wonder and comedic stylings has shown us that outdoor weddings are not only beautiful, but a total cinch! The illustration of a warm, sunny day amid an au naturel milieu is the epitome of a picture-perfect ceremony.
Ethereal Barn Wedding: A Style Shoot at The Barn in Zionsville
Jenna Nelson | January 6, 2016Whimsical. Devastatingly lovely. Captivating. There are no shortage of words to describe this inspiration shoot designed and delivered by wedding planner and designer Sarah Keeker of Plum & Poppy and photographer Cassie Conforti of Conforti Photography. With luscious greenery, flower crowns and a pony named Merryleggs, this enchanting style shoot looks like it was fabricated straight out of a C.S. Lewis novel. “We wanted to create something that truly showed all of our favorite things: lush greenery dripping from every surface, tons of candles and timeless elegance in a neutral pallet,” said Sarah.
A Seaside Occasion: A Serendipitous Style Shoot in South Haven
Jenna Nelson | January 5, 2016Lake Michigan lends its natural beauty for all kinds of artistic expression. For this particular style shoot, Katie of Katie Whitcomb Photography imagined a nautical-meets-tropical-paradise theme that paired bold, sunset orange colors with shades of watery blue.
Autumn Garden Wedding: Intimate Meets Elegant Romance - Central Indiana Issue 3 2015 Cover Shoot
Samantha Ashworth | September 15, 2015Often times, brides limit their fall weddings to autumn-inspired colors. We gained inspiration from the entire color palette and the garden scenery, provided by the venue. To incorporate an upcoming 2016 wedding trend, we used bronze elements mixed with other metals and wooden accents. This wedding is a combination of elegant, repurposed and romantic design styles.
A Bohemian Rhapsody at The Homestead
Kathy Jonas | June 10, 2015This captivating cover is all about the Bohemian style – from the sunset, the ethereal umbrellas hanging from the beams of the barn to the colorful textures used throughout. Photographer Holly Russell and her fantastic team of wedding pros created a magical and whimsical shoot perfect for today’s fun and relaxed bride.