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The Wedding Story of Betsy & Ryan Wilkinson
Carri Fras | April 26, 2017Betsy and Ryan Wilkinson met on OkCupid.com©. After chatting for a month, the two decided to meet in person, and it was evident at first sight that they shared something very special. The couple frequently took walks on Notre Dame’s campus, but what started as a typical scenic walk, ended with the surprise of Betsy’s life. As they made their way from the Grotto to the lake one memorable summer evening, Ryan proposed! While they had dated only six months, they planned on an engagement of a little over a year–enough time to plan the wedding of their dreams!
Fly Away With Me: A Retro Elopement Style Shoot
Carri Fras | April 25, 2017Can you imagine? A young couple jumps town in a small plane to wed each other secretly. The woman glows at the thought of jetting off to marry the man of her dreams. The breeze rustles across the tarmac (and the groom’s great 1960’s-esque hair) as they walk hand in hand, warmed by the setting sun and silhouetted by their gorgeous getaway plane. Sounds quite perfect, if you ask us! For Jillian Keller of Frame Worthy Events, this is the story she envisioned and brought to life.
Meet The Venue: Fernwood Botanical Gardens & Nature Preserve
Carri Fras | April 24, 2017What’s better than lush botanical foliage, gorgeous greenery and airy, outdoor views for your big day? Well, some lovely, natural surroundings sound pretty PERFECT, if you ask us! While we dream of all the upcoming spring and summer weddings taking place in the Midwest this year, we thought it was a great time to introduce you to one of our favorite venues—Fernwood Botanical Gardens & Nature Preserve—an alluring outdoor garden venue located in Niles, Michigan.
Our Favorite Instagram Posts 4.21.17
Savannah Hope | April 21, 2017It's Fri-Yay! On top of that, we have some beautiful work to show you all! Whether you're looking for a gorgeous barn venue or a fantastic photographer, florist, etc. we have it all in this week's Instagram Faves!
15 Tablescapes That Will Keep You Glued to Your Seat
Carri Fras | April 20, 2017It’s pretty hard for tablescapes to go unnoticed these days. In fact, they are one of the first wow factors at your wedding and display a bulk of the decor that you so painstakingly chose, down to the very last, gorgeous detail!
The Real Wedding of Cat and Miles Ludy
Savannah Hope | April 19, 2017Does anyone else remember MySpace? If you were an avid user of the site, then you are like Cat and Miles who met on the website back in 2007! Little did they know that this chance meeting online would lead to an amazing love story.
Historic Romance At Boehne House
Carri Fras | April 18, 2017When Shillawna Ruffner, of Shillawna Ruffner Photography, recently moved to Evansville, Indiana from Southern California, she knew that a style shoot would be the perfect way to get to know and work with some great local talent in her new home. One such vendor was JoElle of JoElle Elise Designs.
Getting Ready Details Every Bride Needs To Know
samireneephotography | April 17, 2017As a photographer, my number one goal is to serve my clients well. Yes, the majority of this falls within capturing extraordinary images, but another large part of my job is to do everything within my power to help my brides enjoy a stress-free wedding day!
Our Favorite Instagram Posts 4.14.17
Savannah Hope | April 14, 2017Hi loves! It's Friday! As always, we want to leave you ladies with some major inspiration before the weekend starts. We are super excited to show you beauties some beautiful work! We think these vendors are bringing some seriously amazing work to the table.
A Country Destination Wedding At Blissful Barn
Carri Fras | April 13, 2017Karla Lynn, owner of True Color Hair Studio and Photography of Berrien Springs, Michigan had a vision in mind–that of a country destination wedding. To pull off the casual, soft feel she was hoping to capture, she knew certain elements were key. “The dress was the perfect find,” Karla says.