Planning & Parties Blog

A Classy & Quirky Kalamazoo Wedding: The Real Wedding of Rachel & Tom Cubic

Chrysa Keenon |  December 16, 2020

Rachel and Tom wanted their quirky wedding to have roots in a classic style. From dinosaur to Disney touches, this ceremony has hundreds of little details to help this day reflect Rachel and Tom's personalities.

Refined Industrial Glam: A Grand Rapids Style Shoot at The Harris Building

Chrysa Keenon |  December 11, 2020

This style shoot rocks industrial-chic glam! This team wanted to utilize The Harris Building's high ceilings and exposed brick to emphasize the bold florals and greenery.

Classic Simplicity in Bristol, Indiana: The Real Wedding of Lindsey & Vincenzo Siciliano

Chrysa Keenon |  November 25, 2020

Simplicity, class and low key fun--nothing can better describe Lindsey and Vincenzo's wedding! The clean, fresh look of the gray and white color palette makes this ceremony truly timeless.

Love on the Lake: The Real Wedding of Lindsey & Alex Schuiling

Chrysa Keenon |  November 24, 2020

Lakeside elegance shines in Lindsey and Alex's wedding at Bay Pointe Inn! "Even though we got married on the water, we didn't want it to feel nautical," Lindsey says.

An Enchanted Garden Wedding in South Bend, Indiana: The Real Wedding of Kelsey & Timothy Bolakowski

Chrysa Keenon |  November 18, 2020

Kelsey and Tim's enchanted garden ceremony at the Gillespie Conference and Special Event Center had the exact touch of elegance that the couple was looking for!

An Upscale Urban & Whimsical Boho Escape: A Rooftop Chicago Cover Shoot

Chrysa Keenon |  November 17, 2020

Modern industry and an alluring touch of whimsy collide to make our Chicago cover shoot a must-see. Rupal Patel, owner of Chicago wedding planning company Malenia Events & Design, wanted to incorporate the glamorous parts of a wedding while keeping the celebration rooted in bohemian style. “We wanted to use Classic Blue, the Pantone Color of the Year, in a less traditional way,” Rupal says. Overflowing florals, eye-catching pops of blue and texturized tablescapes make this your urban city escape. Read on to see all the details gorgeously captured by Chicago photographer team Pen and Lens Photography.

This Columbus, Indiana Wedding Honors Scottish Heritage: The Real Wedding of Kirsten and Idelfonso Dawson

Chrysa Keenon |  September 9, 2020

Kirsten and Idelfonso crossed paths working at the same Boys and Girls Club. It was a match almost instantly! Because this pair enjoys traveling, Idelfonso knew the perfect place for a proposal would be none other than in Paris, France.

This Lafayette Wedding will Charm You With Its Classic Romance: The Real Wedding of Kaitlin and Joseph Jagiello

Chrysa Keenon |  August 19, 2020

Kaitlin and Joe got to know each other wandering the halls of Concordia University. They knew almost immediately that their relationship was something special! One night, Joe surprised Kaitlin by popping the question in his childhood home.

This Small Town Indiana Wedding is Full of Sentiment: The Real Wedding of Angela and Scott O'Neil

Chrysa Keenon |  July 22, 2020

Angela was working in a floral shop when she first laid eyes on Scott. As a heating and cooling installer, he was on the job when he stepped into Angela’s shop, talking to her first about work, and about everything else after!

You'll Love the Natural Greenery of This Intimate Fishers Wedding: The Real Wedding of Rachel and Nick Ewing

Chrysa Keenon |  July 8, 2020

Distance couldn’t stop Rachel and Nick from their first date! After the pair matched on Tinder, Nick drove an hour to spend time with her. While the pair was never certain if tying the knot was right for them, Nick popped the question randomly in the middle of the night.