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This Luxe Lafayette, Indiana Celebration is Perfectly Polished: The Real Wedding of Jelana and Sean Bolden

Chrysa Keenon |  October 28, 2020

Childhood sweethearts Jelana and Sean first met in elementary school. “We have known each other for 19 years and dating a solid 10,” Jelana says. “According to both of our families, marriage is long overdue.” Sean proposed during their family thanksgiving celebration.

This Glamorous Illinois Barn Wedding is Full of Sweet Details: The Real Wedding of Jennifer & Benjamin Ronk

Chrysa Keenon |  October 21, 2020

While attending summer camp, high schoolers Jennifer and Benjamin first broke the ice. A fast friendship was formed and soon their relationship blossomed into something more. After years of dating, the couple knew they wanted to settle down and root themselves near their hometown.

Beachy Boho Dreams Come True in this Indianapolis Style Shoot

Chrysa Keenon |  October 20, 2020

Quarantine was the perfect time for Heather of Heather Sherrill Photography to envision the beachy boho shoot of her dreams. She wanted to show brides how a gorgeous intimate beach wedding could look in a landlocked area like Indianapolis.

This Cincinnati Rooftop Minimony is Full of Urban Style: The Real Wedding of Tatiana and Gabriel Esteve

Chrysa Keenon |  October 15, 2020

Tatiana and Gabriel crossed paths thanks to a mutual friend. After their initial meeting, the pair knew that there was something between them worth pursuing! Gabriel popped the question to Tatiana at a vineyard after their wine tour.

Rustic Meets Elegance in This Indiana Alpaca Farm Wedding: The Real Wedding of Corinna and Tayler Johnson

Chrysa Keenon |  October 13, 2020

Corinna’s college friend paired her up on a blind date. Little did she know that it would be the first time she would lock eyes with her future husband! The date went so well, the couple has been inseparable ever since. On a family ski trip, Tayler popped the question during a sunrise breakfast.

There's Classic Elegance and Fun in this Indianapolis Wedding: The Real Wedding of Hollie and Matt Harsanyi

Chrysa Keenon |  October 7, 2020

Hollie met Matt shortly after moving to Indianapolis post college. She says, “We quickly discovered our mutual involvement in AmeriCorps and went from there!” The couple knew almost immediately that their love was something special.

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.