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Our Favorite Instagram Posts 8.11.17
Kaitlyn Smale | August 11, 2017Who says you can't take a good thing and make it even better? That was our mission when it came to Instagram Fridays! It may be the best day of the work week, but it's our experience that most people could use a little pick-me-up to make it through that afternoon slump!
Urban Tropics: A Cover Shoot at the Indianapolis Artsgarden
Carri Fras | August 10, 2017There’s no question that tropical weddings are exciting. The bright, juicy colors and vibrant florals and fauna seem to whisk you away instantly. We desired a cover shoot equally as colorful and alluring but—with one twist. We wanted to showcase that the same look would pair beautifully with the unexpected—a modern, urban environment. Desiring to do something a little different than what we typically see in the Midwest, we aimed at bringing a little island fun to the city!
The Wedding Story of Tiffany Rogers-Randolph & Levy Randolph
Carri Fras | August 9, 2017What‘s sweeter than a friendship that began outside the Rose Bowl game? Coming full circle to one epic engagement that would take place right where it all started! With Tiffany hailing from Michigan and Levy from California, the two former national officers and facilitators with the National FFA Organization found themselves planning a large Indiana wedding while living in Florida. With friends and family scattered throughout the country, they would later have over twenty-nine states represented at their nuptials. #FromRoseBowlToRandolphs, this couple found their perfect forever with each other.
The Wedding Story of Ellie & Tyler Copas
Carri Fras | August 9, 2017You know it’s true love when, after (accidentally) standing your future husband up on your first date, he asks you out again! While this may have been a humorous twist to Ellie and Tyler Copas’ beginning, they made up for it as they journeyed together as a couple. It was a milestone trip to The Grand Canyon, however, that took them on a major life turn. Ellie says, “We went on a long hike and when we stopped midway for lunch, Tyler told me he had something for me. I honest to God thought he was going to surprise me with cookies, but he pulled out the ring and proposed!”
Go, Cubs, Go! A Style Shoot 108 Years in the Making
Carri Fras | August 8, 2017The Chicago Cubs. Just uttering their name brings so much joy to the hearts of millions of loyal fans who rooted for them to finally make their long-awaited dream come true—winning a World Series Championship.
It’s a Girl Thing: How to Use Group Exercise to Meet Your #SquatGoals & #SquadGoals
Carri Fras | August 7, 2017When you’re busy taking care of the countless things that will make your big day come together flawlessly, you hardly have time to think about your triceps or thighs.
Easy, Breezy Chic: A Cover Shoot at The Inn at Harbor Shores
Carri Fras | August 3, 2017There are truly many different takes on nautical themed weddings these days. From beachy and relaxed to seaside soirees, the sky (or the ocean) is the limit! Here in the Midwest, oceans might be lacking but we have the magnificent Great Lakes in our backyard, and we are happy we do! The beautiful lakeside communities offer some fantastic options for absolutely stunning nuptials. For us, we dreamt of something beach-inspired yet glowingly elegant. The inspirational elements that served to anchor our theme? Hues of blues, watercolor, beachy leaves, a nautical feel and a bit of whimsy.
The Wedding Story of Kim Marciniak-Lopez & Alex Lopez
Carri Fras | August 2, 2017It was life-changing experiences as Peace Corps members that set Kim and Alex’s hearts ablaze. Their love story reads much like a sweet, romantic movie. Two young Americans are both spending their formative years in service abroad and, while enduring the emotional ups and downs of their experience, they meet up each weekend. Sharing a mutual love of travel, food and movies, they grow closer and closer.
Wedding Color Palette Inspo
Kaitlyn Smale | August 1, 2017It’s true. Deciding on your wedding colors can be as difficult as it is fun! With so many gorgeous color combos out there, we thought we’d put together some pretty palettes sure to inspire.
Two's A Charm: A Unique, Second Wedding Blends Fancy With Fun
Carri Fras | July 31, 2017Cindy Wojtysiak and her husband, Mike, likely faced a question that many couples planning their nuptials face—what is the best way to make their union unique and special to them? For this pair, the answer was simple.