Planning & Parties Blog
The Wedding Story of... Nicole & Aaron Busse
Kathy Jonas | March 3, 2015Nicole and Aaron Busse pictured a soft and romantic wedding ceremony and a clean and chic reception. How do you make both of these very different visions a reality?
The Wedding Story of... Andrew & Stephanie Harman
WeddingDay | March 3, 2015Stephanie and Andrew, next-door neighbors, both attended Elkhart Memorial High School where the two became good friends. They parted when Andrew took on studies at Purdue while Stephanie headed off to Indiana University. No longer the "boy next door," yet remaining close, Andrew shared rides home with Stephanie from their respective campuses for holidays and summer vacations.
The Wedding Story of... Amanda & Leslie Leatherman
Kathy Jonas | March 3, 2015Amanda and Leslie wanted a Rococo-style wedding that resembled a French Victorian Tea Party. And they pulled it off, thanks to a very accommodating and dedicated planner, many four-hour conference calls, 18 months of design and planning, two full days of setup and a lot of attention to detail.
The Wedding Story of... Dane & Victoria Sorenson
WeddingDay | March 3, 2015If it would have taken Dane Sorensen any longer to figure out what Victoria Gonzalez was up to, she just might have failed physics class. It was fall of 2004 at Andrews University when Victoria first set her sights on Dane. For two weeks, she skipped physics class just so she could ask him for his notes, hoping he would ask her for a date.
The Wedding Story of... Ashley & Marcus Przybyla
Kathy Jonas | March 3, 2015When the bride’s business is called “Fierce Forward,” you know you’re going to get a wedding that’s like no other. In the case of Ashley and Marcus, the celebration exuded personality: a black and burnt orange color scheme as a nod to Halloween and fall; a few skulls interspersed to signify life and death, and a ceremony on the St. Joseph River at her mom and stepfather’s house.
The Wedding Story of... Rich & Ami O'Brien
WeddingDay | March 3, 2015Their story started several years ago in the small town of Ligonier at West Noble High School. Rich was a few years older than Ami, but they crossed paths in the halls from time to time, never really speaking to one another. After all he was the cool Senior/punk skater boy and she was just a lowly freshman.
The Wedding Story of... David & Kylea Asher
WeddingDay | March 3, 2015For Kylea and David, the most important detail of their wedding was to create a homey environment in which friends and family could relax, reminisce and enjoy an entire weekend celebration. Nothing stuffy and overdone, but paying attention to every detail involved for their guests' comfort was key.
The Wedding Story of... Mark & Amanda Pappas Uhl
WeddingDay | March 3, 2015Amanda Pappas was interviewing at an Italian restaurant in Fort Wayne when Mark Uhl, a waiter, couldn't help but notice or resist introducing himself to the young lady in waiting. Once she was hired, the two became closer and closer until they officially began dating in March 2008.
The Wedding Story of... Heather & Brent Zebell
WeddingDay | March 3, 2015The first Friday of each month, the streets of downtown Goshen are packed with people. They’re meandering in and out of local stores, buying food and drinks, dancing to live music and having fun in the quaint, historic area.
The Wedding Story of... Jessica & Blake Sharpe
WeddingDay | March 3, 2015Blake and Jessica Sharpe have known each other a long time. She moved to Fort Wayne in the 7th grade and they both attended the same small middle school, then everyone moved on to high school together.