Planning & Parties Blog
A Glamorous Lake Erie Elopement: A Nautical Ohio Style Shoot
Chrysa Keenon | December 2, 2019This shoot brings a touch of sparkle to a natural beachy elopement.
An Elegant Notre Dame Wedding: The Real Wedding of Mackenzie and Joe
Chrysa Keenon | November 27, 2019Sparks flew in school for Mackenzie and Joe when they met on a spring break service trip to Appalachia. During a trip to Chicago, Joe dropped down to one knee out on the waterfront near the Shedd Aquarium. 'Yes' was Mackenzie’s obvious answer!
A Classic Toledo Wedding: The Real Wedding of Lauren and Nick Paul
Chrysa Keenon | November 27, 2019Lauren and Nick met when he went out to dinner with his parents at the steakhouse Lauren was managing. After exchanging a few Facebook messages, their first date spun into true love! The couple planned a trip to Cancun, and Nick intended to propose on their first-class flight.
2019 Style Shoot Design Contest Submission: Love in Coral Bloom
Chrysa Keenon | November 26, 2019This stunning submission to our 2019 Style Shoot Design Contest is absolutely blooming with color! Manal, a designer form Brides & Tailor, was searching through mood boards on Pinterest.
A Real South Bend Wedding: The Real Wedding of Monica and Jay Montague
Chrysa Keenon | November 20, 2019Sparks flew for Monica and Jay when they met during a night out at a bar. When it came time to propose, Jay aimed to ask around Monica’s birthday. He proposed shortly after a dinner with her grandparents and alerted the whole family shortly after!
A Blossoming Grand Rapids Wedding: The Real Wedding of Marah and Allan Robinette
Chrysa Keenon | November 20, 2019When Marah began her job at Robinette’s Apple Orchard, she didn’t expect her one true love to be the one working at the donut machine! Allan knew how much Marah loves Christmas, and that’s why his proposal absolutely shined with joy of the season!
2019 Style Shoot Design Contest Submission: South Asian Chic with Natural Style
Chrysa Keenon | November 14, 2019Get ready for a splash of color and culture with this latest entry of our 2019 Style Shoot Contest. Jean of Puja Events found that a lot of her Southern Asian clients wanted to bring a fresh look to their weddings, but were nervous about moving away from traditional ideals.
A Michigan Garden Wedding: The Real Wedding of Megan and Mark Conlon
Chrysa Keenon | November 13, 2019It all started with a poke--on Facebook that is. Mark and Megan were living across the country from one another but connected through mutual friends. When it came time for the proposal, the couple took an early morning hike to Cathedral Rock in Sedona.
An Indiana Wedding Under the Trees: The Real Wedding of Jane and Todd Farrand
Chrysa Keenon | November 13, 2019Jane and Todd met under the bright lights of the theater! Jane was starring on stage while Todd was working on tech for the performance. Sparks flew when Todd proposed in Chicago, dropping down to one knee outside in a park during a particularly rainy and cold evening.
A Minnesota Lodge Wedding: The Real Wedding of Stephanie and Ben Cahill
Chrysa Keenon | November 11, 2019Weddings are for more than just celebrating the love of others. Stephanie and Ben had been living apart for years, but reconnected at a mutual friend’s wedding. The couple danced all night and hasn't stopped since!