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Our Favorite Instagram Posts 8.12.16

Jenna Nelson |  August 12, 2016

High fives all around, ya'll! We made it to Friday! Some of you may have struggled through the week while some of you handled that Monday-Friday, 9-5 like a boss. Whether you're celebrating your survival or your success, we've collected some lovelies to add to the celebration.

3 Ways to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Your Wedding

Julia Spangler |  August 11, 2016

Many couples take care to be environmentally-friendly in their daily lives, but when it comes to planning your wedding, it can be hard to figure out how to scale up your everyday green routine to be practical at a large event.

The Wedding Story of Mekayla & Chris Eppers

Kathy Jonas |  August 10, 2016

A recent graduate of Albion College in Michigan, Mekayla Fawn Diehl was working her fifth season at the Elcona Country Club at the July 4 Bash and Buffet when Chris Eppers and his parents and four brothers sat down in her section. When Chris’s mom asked her about her knee brace, Mekayla explained that she was in rehab after four years of college volleyball. After dinner, Chris invited her to play on his sand volleyball team. When the team turned out to be full, he called her and asked her out to dinner.

Lakeside Venues We Love

Jenna Nelson |  August 9, 2016

Fact: when you're on lake time, you're in for a good time. Planning a waterfront wedding has too many perks to even begin to list, so instead we'll just show you some of our favorite lake venues and let you decide for yourself.

Our Favorite Instagram Posts 8.5.16

Jenna Nelson |  August 5, 2016

For your viewing pleasure, we'd like to introduce you to our favorite Instagrams of this week. We know you were swamped with work, school and planning that wedding, so you couldn't possibly have had time to scroll aimlessly through your social media pages.

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10 Hairstyles from an Award-Winning Stylist

Jenna Nelson |  August 4, 2016

Leslie White Hair and Makeup won by popular vote in our recent "Prettiest Wedding Hair" contest on Facebook. This photo received 524 votes, winning by a landslide. 

The Wedding Story of Aaron and Brittany Arndt

Jenna Nelson |  August 3, 2016

Eighth grade. Eighth grade! That's when Brittany Turley met Aaron Arndt. Within two months of their first introduction, seventh grader Aaron totally fell for Brittany, the upperclassman and the two began a nine-year relationship before Aaron proposed.

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One Beauty Blogger's Journey through Botox for the Wedding

Andi Sherman |  August 2, 2016

A decade ago, I was a 22-year old bride. At that point in my life, my biggest concern I had, leading up to my wedding, was trying to remember to wash my makeup off after partying all night, and occasionally remembering to wear sunscreen.

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Our Favorite Instagram Posts 7.29.16

Jenna Nelson |  July 29, 2016

The theme for today's Instagram roundup is "love is sweet." While we love to showcase the wedding details (extra points for dessert details), we also appreciate the images that bring us back to what weddings are all about: two people embarking on a journey of forever together.

Food Trucks: The Grand Finale to Your Wedding

Jenna Nelson |  July 28, 2016

Late-night snacks give a whole new meaning to the term “night cap.” Serving snacks or a late-night meal during the dance reception is no longer considered a trend, but instead serves as a much-needed and much-appreciated interruption to the hours of dancing. As the reception progresses, most people have quickly burned off the 6:00 dinner on the dance floor and have filled up on liquor. It’s practically a scientific fact that cardio plus alcohol equals hungry people. By offering a late-night snack, you are acknowledging that you have taken your guests’ needs and comforts into consideration. It’s also a subtle way to sober up a few of your guests (your hotel and transportation staff will
thank you!).