Planning & Parties Blog
The Wedding Story of... Suzie & Nick Lukachek
WeddingDay | March 3, 2015Over the course of a few months, it seemed as though Suzie Lukachek had seen the same bald headed guy with dimples and a cheesy grin everywhere in their hometown of Toledo, OH. So she shouldn’t have been too surprised when she spotted him yet again on a Wednesday night out with her girlfriends.
The Wedding Story of... Meeghan & Brendan Hart
Kathy Jonas | March 3, 2015Ralph Waldo Emerson said that the “Earth laughs in flowers.” If that’s true, Meeghan Miller Hart and Brendan Hart started their relationship and marriage surrounded by lots of laughter. Meeghan and Brendan got engaged at the Central Park Conservatory Garden in New York City (where they live) and had their wedding reception at the Historic Oliver Gardens at The History Museum (formerly the Center for History) in South Bend.
The Wedding Story of... Kaitlin & Joe Duran
Kathy Jonas | March 3, 2015Kaitlin Riley and Joe Duran were both participating in the program Teach for America, which places recent college grads in under-resourced high schools for two years. Before the two could begin teaching in New York City in 2009, they had to pass teacher certification exams and took the exam in the library of a Chicago high school.
Relaxed Elegance: Northern Indiana Fall 2014 Cover Shoot
Kathy Jonas | November 1, 2014White Hawk Country Club in Crown Point is the perfect example of how you can make your wedding feel like an intimate celebration in the backyard, yet at the same time, you have all the amenities that go along with the country club (gorgeous view, plenty of parking, top-notch catering and did we mention an accommodating staff and wedding planner?).
A Moment in Time: Central Indiana Fall 2014 Cover Shoot
Kathy Jonas | November 1, 2014The visionaries for this fabulous cover shoot at the Indiana Memorial Union captured that one glorious moment in time that a bride and groom will recall forever. It doesn’t matter the season or the latest trend; all that matters is that one eternal moment.
A Bright Modern Fiesta: A Photo Shoot Channeling An Iconic Artist
Kathy Jonas | November 1, 2014Kahlo, considered one of Mexico’s greatest artists, is best known for her self portraits displaying strong, brutally honest and colorful images. She died at the age of 47 in 1954 after suffering from injuries sustained in a bus-trolley accident when she was only 19. She was married to the legendary Mexican muralist, Diego Rivera.
An Apple Orchard Wedding: Style Shoot
Michaela Noelle Designs | July 1, 2014Our apple orchard wedding inspiration shoot came together so beautifully and it really began with Ashley, our photographer, suggesting a shoot at the gorgeous Robinette’s Apple Orchard in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The design and styling stemmed from the setting.
A Magical Moment: Northern Indiana 2014 Summer Cover Shoot
Kathy Jonas | July 1, 2014MichaelAngelos The Event Company is the creative force behind this romantic photo shoot in an historic barn venue in Berrien Springs. There’s no rule that barn/vineyard weddings need to be vintage styled and our team delivered on a high-end event mixing metals and hard surfaces with soft, natural elements.
Vintage Romance
WeddingDay | June 19, 2013This photo shoot captures everything for your dream vintage wedding – from luscious blush roses to delicate, antique china. Luxuriate in the vision created by our style experts as you imagine your own wedding day.
Ceremony Preparation: The “I Do’s”
Amanda Wood | May 30, 2013He pops the big question, and you say yes! After sharing the news with your family and friends, what is your next instinct? Many recent brides would declare gown shopping first, reception venue second…and the list goes on and on. In the midst of planning for the ‘party’, many couples neglect to put time, thought and meaning into the actual wedding ceremony.