Venues Blog
The Wedding Story of...Leah & Steve Engelstad
Kathy Jonas | June 10, 2015Leah Overmyer and Steve Engelstad met at the end of the summer of 2011 at Brothers Bar and Grill in Broad Ripple. Their first date took place four days later. Leah and Steve had looked at a ring while in Seattle and she was suspicious he had bought it for her. But he told her he was not able to get that one and they had to look at some different options. She was fine with that because marrying him meant more than a particular ring. “He then turned and pulled out the ring we saw in Seattle,” Leah says.
The Wedding Story of...Alicia & Jeff Mensah
Kathy Jonas | June 10, 2015You’ve got to love your friends, especially when they bring two people together as husband and wife. Mutual friends in Chicago introduced Alicia Highsmith and Jeff Mensah. While love at first sight can be debated, this couple knew immediately that there was a spark between them that was special.
The Wedding Story of... Rich & Ami O'Brien
WeddingDay | March 3, 2015Their story started several years ago in the small town of Ligonier at West Noble High School. Rich was a few years older than Ami, but they crossed paths in the halls from time to time, never really speaking to one another. After all he was the cool Senior/punk skater boy and she was just a lowly freshman.
The Wedding Story of... Alaina & Eric Milton
WeddingDay | March 3, 2015When Alaina Borden and Eric Milton eventually reacquainted in 2003, the chemistry between them was undeniable. Both from Griffith, Indiana, they had known of each other for years, so neither found this surprising. Alaina recalls, “We were six years apart in school, but we knew each other through mutual friends.
The Wedding Story of... Amy & Matt Weyer
WeddingDay | March 3, 2015After losing a grandparent to non-Hodgkin lymphoma, both Amy Zolman and Matt Weyer became passionate about honoring their loved ones. The two became involved with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Amy as a team coordinator and Matt as a volunteered marathon runner. Matt’s team captain, Amy’s co-worker, suggested the two meet.
The Wedding Story of... Hilary & Mike Riley
Hilary Riley | March 3, 2015I moved to Fort Wayne following graduation from Goshen College. I started my career and moved in with a family. I had only been living in Fort Wayne a couple weeks when I was approached by my best friend to go downtown on a blind date. Despite hesitation on both of our parts, Mikey and I agreed.
The Wedding Story of... Melody & Lamar Spencer
Kathy Jonas | March 3, 2015What could be more romantic than a getaway to a tropical paradise? Melody and Lamar Spencer found the answer by saying their vows under the warm Jamaican sun with their closest friends and family sharing in their day.
The Wedding Story of... Stephanie & James Van Overbeke
Kathy Jonas | March 3, 2015The couple traveled to James’ family’s lake place in Michigan for the Fourth of July. During the annual fireworks show, he pulled Stephanie aside and got down on one knee. A Paloma Blanca gown had everything Stephanie’s heart desired: ivory, fitted, mermaid, silk and lace and buttons down the back and a train for a vintage look.
The Wedding Story of... Colin & Jamey Harding
WeddingDay | March 3, 2015Mix posh red with mellowed orange, add splashes of adventurous greens laced with bronzy copper and what do you have? The perfect palette for an inspired wedding.
The Wedding Story of... Jessica & Blake Sharpe
WeddingDay | March 3, 2015Blake and Jessica Sharpe have known each other a long time. She moved to Fort Wayne in the 7th grade and they both attended the same small middle school, then everyone moved on to high school together.