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A Chic, Bohemian Style Shoot at Barn at Bay Horse Inn

Joelle Bradfield |  December 6, 2016

What happens when two friends put their heads together and dream up a styled shoot meant to steal your heart? A bohemian, elegant look with a surprise twist - a donkey and a horse!

The Wedding Story of Kelsey and Dave Gans

Joelle Bradfield |  December 6, 2016

The way that Kelsey and Dave met is both amusing and endearing. “Dave spotted me at a tennis match and insisted that if he remembered my name the next day, I had to let him take me on a date,” Kelsey says, “It was my very first date in high school.” They went on dates each summer while they were both home in Indianapolis for about six years!

The Wedding Story of Jacob and Leanne Westrate

Jenna Nelson |  December 5, 2016

When a graphic designer bride teams up with a crew of Grand Rapids-area vendors, the sky is the limit and the results are downright pretty. Leanne Dunlavey and Jacob Westrate met on New Year's Eve in downtown Grand Rapids.

4 Tips for Staying Healthy During the Holiday Season

Collin Christine |  December 5, 2016

I love the holiday season. It's fun getting caught up in buying the tree, shopping for holiday parties, buying presents, and spending time with friends and family, and of course trying to stay on track with loving the weight we are at for our wedding day! With all of the things you need to manage during the holidays wouldn't it be nice if your weight wasn't one of them? Around the holidays, sticking to our exercise program or eating healthy sometimes gets pushed to the bottom of our holiday list. I used to get distracted by sampling all the treats and browsing the perfect gifts instead of going on a hike or prepping my healthy meals for the week. I have learned from experience that with a little bit of planning, you can engage in some simple healthy behaviors that will make you feel confident and vibrant all throughout the holidays to the new year.

The Wedding Story of Bruce Shultz and Carolyn Ulstad

Jenna Nelson |  December 4, 2016

Bruce and Carolyn met during their first year of college at Grand Valley State University. Actually, they lived together long before they even started dating! They lived in the same dorm just two doors down from one another.

The Wedding Story of Andrew and Whitney Fuchs

Jenna Nelson |  December 3, 2016

After meeting in one of their college classes, Andrew and Whitney began study partners. When Andrew proposed at Trader's Point Creamery in the rain, they became life partners.

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Our Favorite Instagram Posts 12.02.16

Kaitlyn Smale |  December 2, 2016

We've said it before and we'll say it again: our local wedding professionals are TALENTED. Need proof? Keep scrolling to see just a few of the pretty posts that caught our eye this week (and don't forget to give them a follow!).

The Real Wedding of Clayton and Katlyn Sommers

Jenna Nelson |  December 1, 2016

As a couple who loves the water, Clayton and Katlyn Sommers knew they wanted to get married on a lake and to somehow incorporate their lake lifestyle into their wedding day.

Mod Elopement with Romantic Florals: A Style Shoot at Aventura

Joelle Bradfield |  December 1, 2016

J Eliza Events’ love for elopements and Ann Arbor inspired this romantically playful styled shoot, taken place in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor.

The Wedding Story of Grant and Amanda Riley

Jenna Nelson |  November 30, 2016

When a couple plans a two-day wedding and incorporates their dogs into the decor and the ceremony, we know we're going to love it. Grant proposed to Amanda one day while the couple was out taking their two dogs for a walk in downtown Indianapolis.