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The Wedding Story of... Jessica & Nick Emmons

WeddingDay |  March 3, 2015

If Jessica McCarthy’s family knows one thing, it’s weddings. Her mom, Polly McCarthy, is the owner of Poppies Designs, a family oriented business that helps create beautiful floral arrangements for local brides.

The Wedding Story of... Sarah & Bill Weidner

WeddingDay |  March 3, 2015

Sarah Miller and Bill Weidner first met ten years ago during their senior year in high school. The two initially formed a close friendship, but as time unfolded, lost touch for a few years.  But, when the two eventually reacquainted in 2005, sparks flew. 

The Wedding Story of... Sarah & Brian Nicholson

Amy Conroy |  March 3, 2015

While both attending the University of Notre Dame, Sarah TeBeest and Brian Nicholson potentially crossed paths everyday. For three years, the two hung out with similar friends, went to the same places, and took up boxing, a sport they are both passionate about.  But it wasn’t until they were both living in Washington, D.C. that stars aligned and the two finally connected.  

The Wedding Story of... Jessie & Bryce Matteson

Jessie Matteson |  March 3, 2015

My husband Bryce & I met about a year and a half ago. I had moved to Colorado in September of 2009 and did not feel at peace at all about my decision to move there, so I ended up moving back a short time after and began working as an intern at a church in Mishawaka, IN. Little did I know, my future Mother-In-Law was the secretary at the church I was working at.

The Wedding Story of... Heather & Kevin Gaalaas

Amy Conroy |  March 3, 2015

The relationship between Heather Higgins and Kevin Gaalaas began when they were only six years old. Having recently moved to Bloomington, Indiana, Kevin and Heather became classmates in the first grade. “I like to think I knew Heather was ‘the one’ in the first grade – she was my first crush!” Kevin says.  

The Wedding Story of... Danielle & George Giltner

Amy Conroy |  March 3, 2015

The friendship between Danielle Roessing and George Giltner began when the two met at Purdue University in 2003.  “My sorority was across the street from his fraternity, so, naturally, the girls from my house and guys from his hung out often,” Danielle says. Over the years, the charming twosome developed a close friendship that eventually led to true love.

The Wedding Story of... Beth & Nick George

Amy Conroy |  March 3, 2015

After three weeks of exchanging emails on Chemistry.com, Beth and Nick decided to take their relationship to the next level and meet face-to-face in November 2008. Needless to say, the couple had instant chemistry and began dating.

Emily & Mel Blohm

The Wedding Story of... Emily & Mel Blohm

Amy Conroy |  March 3, 2015

After bumping into each other on campus a few times, Grand Valley State University alumni Emily VanDam and Mel Blohm finally had a friendly lunch just days before their 2005 school year was coming to an end. “We talked for a while and really hit it off,” Emily says. “Unfortunately, we parted ways as Mel studied abroad for the summer.”

The Wedding Story of.. Katrina & Christopher Berg

Amy Conroy |  March 3, 2015

Before their walk down the aisle as husband and wife in 2011, Katrina Schumm and Christopher Berg walked down the aisle in 2009, as the maid of honor and best man at their friends’ wedding. “When we first met, we immediately clicked and have been head over heels ever since,” Katrina says.

The Wedding Story of... Kelly & Daniel Mathenia

Amy Conroy |  March 3, 2015

When Kelly Hunt and Daniel Mathenia first met in 2008, they immediately realized how much they had in common. The two, who were living in Chicago, not only had mutual friends, but were also from the same hometown, St. Joseph, Michigan, and went to the same high school.