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An Ohio Estate Wedding: The Wedding of Courtney and Aaron Shafer

Savannah Hope |  August 7, 2019

Aaron was planning a big proposal for Courtney, but plans changed because of the weather.

A Southwest Michigan Yacht Club: The Wedding of Ana and Tyler Wilson

Savannah Hope |  August 7, 2019

Ana and Tyler met on Tinder and casually chatted over the next three weeks. Ana adds, “We had our first date three weeks after 'swiping right'. We took the time to spend those three weeks texting and getting to know each other that way.

A Colorful Chicago Shoreline Style Shoot

Savannah Hope |  August 6, 2019

When Monika Heppe of A Great Adventure Events approached Lori Sapio Photography about doing a styled shoot at Offshore Chicago, Lori jumped on the opportunity. The team wanted to create a fun and bold shoot with lots of color and unique features.

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Our Favorite Instagram Posts 8.2.19

Kaitlyn Smale |  August 2, 2019

Happy August, loves! We can't believe how fast July came and went, but we're so excited to welcome the new month, because we have A LOT of exciting things going on!

The Moon and the Stars: A Dreamy Michigan Style Shoot

Savannah Hope |  August 1, 2019

Kim Swain of Inner Light Photography had the vision for a celestial-themed style shoot that would bring the moon and the stars to wedding design. Kim adds, “The shoot was a culmination of ideas from myself and Kayla at The Lost Forty.

A Whimsical, Brunch-Style Wedding: The Wedding of Emily Featherstone and Nate Mundy

Savannah Hope |  July 31, 2019

Emily and Nate met at work. Funny enough, they worked in different departments and only met because there was a training day for the company. Emily notes, “We worked in different departments and in different buildings, so we’d never met before but we noticed each other instantly. We’ve been inseparable since that day.” It wasn’t long after that day that they went on their first date and that instant attraction was felt again. 

An Urban, Whiskey Wedding: The Wedding of Chelsea and David Firth

Savannah Hope |  July 31, 2019

Chelsea and David were good friends before they started dating. Like anything good, their relationship came with time. David adds, “We were friends for a while before we started dating.

A Historical Style Shoot at The Rookery Building in Chicago

Savannah Hope |  July 30, 2019

When picturing Chicago, it is hard not to conjure up some image of historic architecture. Melissa Rynberg of Rynberg Photograph immediately envisioned an image like this when Tori Criswell of Tori Lynn Photography told her that she was doing a styled shoot at The Rookery Building in Chicago.

Our Favorite Instagram Posts 7.26.19

Kaitlyn Smale |  July 26, 2019

We can't believe we're lucky enough to work in this industry some days. Surrounded by pretty images, talented vendors and constant love stories is truly a dream come true!

A Farm-to-Table Style Shoot at Traders Point Creamery

Savannah Hope |  July 25, 2019

We are loving the theme of this style shoot! It celebrates the farm-to-table movement of utilizing your local farmers and other vendors for dinner parties, date nights or any old Tuesday! This shoot highlights the wholesome nature of local goods.