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Fall in Love on this Organic Illinois Farm with This Boho Camper Style Shoot

Chrysa Keenon |  April 30, 2020

Fall in love on the farm with this organic boho style shoot! The idea behind this luxe vision came from Ashlee of Something Blue Photography.

This Playful Purdue Wedding is Full of Collegiate Pride: The Real Wedding of Chelsea and Kylee Shamy

Chrysa Keenon |  April 29, 2020

Chelsea and Kylee knew each other through mutual friends but connected for the first time on Tinder. After their first date, the pair knew there was something special between them!

This Joyful Detroit Area Wedding is Full of Classic Elegance: The Real Wedding of Jacqueline and John Katner

Chrysa Keenon |  April 29, 2020

John and Jacqueline were childhood friends but reconnected with each other in college where they shared a biology class. After hitting it off, the pair moved in together and imagined a life together. When the couple took a trip to Detroit, John dropped to one knee and Jacqueline said 'yes'!

Visit Your Own Corner of Tuscany in Michigan in this European Inspired Style Shoot

Chrysa Keenon |  April 28, 2020

This elegant European style shoot will have you swooning! The idea came from Kelsey, Co-Owner and Designer at White Dahlia Events. Kelsey pulled inspiration from a romantic wedding in Tuscany, the original wine country! We love how the team pulled together this gorgeous rustic chic look!

Our Favorite Instagram Posts 4.24.20

Kaitlyn Smale |  April 24, 2020

Another week down, another week safe at home! While we may be going a little stir crazy, we're so glad our feeds continue to be flooded with pretty pics of weddings past. Until we can get back into the swing of things, we're glad we have these talented Midwest wedding pros' work to swoon over!

This Nerdy Indianapolis Styled Shoot Is a Dragon Lover's Dream

Chrysa Keenon |  April 23, 2020

Have you ever wanted to say “I do” with some dragons? Now you can with this imaginative fantasy shoot!

This Terre Haute Winery Wedding Has a Dash of Glitz and Glam: The Real Wedding of Julie and Mitch Ridgway

Chrysa Keenon |  April 22, 2020

Julie and Mitch crossed paths when they worked together in the same student organization in college. After becoming fast friends, they knew they had found something special. Mitch popped the question after walking around their old college campus in Terre Haute, Indiana.

This Charming Indianapolis Wedding is Full of Rich Color: The Real Wedding of Kristi and Jake Rankin

Chrysa Keenon |  April 22, 2020

Kristi and Jake met in downtown Indianapolis. After their first date, they knew it was a match made in heaven! Jake wanted to make the holidays a little sweeter, so he proposed at Millennium Park in Chicago around Christmas time! 

 

This Columbus Style Shoot is Blossoming with Vintage and Ethereal Vibes

Chrysa Keenon |  April 21, 2020

Get ready to swoon with this romantically vintage style shoot! The idea for this timeless display came from Carrie Slack, owner of Stem Floral Studio.

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Our Favorite Instagram Posts 4.17.20

Kaitlyn Smale |  April 17, 2020

There's a lot of uncertainty in the world right now, but there's one thing we are sure of: The Midwest wedding community is truly inspiring! We're continuously impressed by the amount of creativity and skill we see in our feed, and we know you will be too!