Planning & Parties Blog

This Columbia City, Indiana Wedding Has D.I.Y. Details That You'll Love: The Real Wedding of Natalia and Paul Cooke

Chrysa Keenon |  October 1, 2020

Natalia and Paul were friends in college but didn’t start dating until they teamed up in their Organic Chemistry course. “I guess you could say we learned chemistry scientifically and found it between the two of us,” she jokes.

This Goshen, Indiana Farm Wedding Dazzles with Rustic Design: The Real Wedding of Sidney and Clay Bontrager

Chrysa Keenon |  September 30, 2020

Clay first met Sidney through mutual friends during their senior year of high school. From there on out, the pair was inseparable! Clay teased an engagement for a while to throw Sidney off the trail but completely surprised her by dropping to one knee during a photoshoot.

This Michigan Block Party Celebration is Full of Vintage Detail: The Real Wedding of Jamie and Ben Crites

Chrysa Keenon |  September 23, 2020

Jamie grew up in the same town as Ben, and they shared the love of showing horses and cattle. “Everyone jokes that our first date must have been doing chores together at one of our farms (which is definitely true),” Jamie says.

Magic Comes to Life in this St. Joe Harry Potter Wedding: The Real Wedding of Alexis & David Mysliwy

Chrysa Keenon |  September 22, 2020

Alexis and David first met through mutual friends while attending a concert. Their chemistry sparked a friendship that would lead to a magical relationship. Two years later, David dropped to one knee in St.

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Our Favorite Instagram Posts 9.18.20

Kaitlyn Smale |  September 18, 2020

This week's roundup of Instagram photos look like they could be taken straight from a wedding magazine... ;) These talented vendors are worth a second look, so head on over to Instagram and give them a little love!

This Backyard Chicago Celebration is Full of Special Details: The Real Wedding of Karolina and Matt Kening

Chrysa Keenon |  September 17, 2020

Karolia and Matt crossed paths when they were students at Loyola University Chicago. “After starting our relationship as boyfriend and girlfriend at Loyola, it only felt right that we also begin our relationship as husband and wife there,” Karolina says.

This Savvy Industrial Indy Wedding Has Gorgeous Moody Lighting: The Real Wedding of Chelsi and Allie

Chrysa Keenon |  September 16, 2020

Chelsi and Allie met on Tinder--it was a match from first swipe! Once the couple went out on their first date, it wouldn’t be long before they knew it was meant to be. As a proposal, Allie left a note for Chelsi to find instructing her to go to a park they frequent with their dog.

We're Obsessed with the Soft, Intimate Vibes in this Grand Rapids Micro Wedding Shoot

Chrysa Keenon |  September 15, 2020

Less is more in this gorgeous minimalist style shoot! Jessica, owner of Jessica Martinez Photography, LLC, wanted to showcase modern touches in a minimalist, elegant celebration.

Bold and Bright Colors Will Steal Your Breath Away in this Boho Bloomington Style Shoot

Chrysa Keenon |  September 10, 2020

Different, bold and full of boho spirit, this Bloomington style shoot will wow you.

We Love the Cool Tones of This Budget-Friendly Indiana Wedding: The Real Wedding of Mary Claire and Carl Wagner

Chrysa Keenon |  September 9, 2020

It was love at first sight when Mary Claire and Carl locked eyes at a friend’s wedding. “Next thing I know, he’s introducing himself and we danced the rest of the night,” Mary Claire remembers. Soon, the pair knew they had found something special!