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Our Favorite Instagram Posts 8.26.16
Jenna Nelson | August 26, 2016Cheers to another Instagram Friday, second on our favorite list only after Real Wedding Wednesday! Today, we're loving head tables, bouquets, wedding dresses, and as always, two people in love. Follow WeddingDay on Instagram @weddingdaymagazine.
10 Questions Your Groom Has While Wedding Planning
Jenna Nelson | August 25, 2016Listen up, ladies—your groom has a few questions for you.
The Wedding Story of Andrew and Lara Loveall
Jenna Nelson | August 24, 2016Andrew and Lara were childhood friends and also attended the same schools while growing up. However, because Andrew was a few grades higher than Lara, they never really connected. Fate would insist on having its way though because later, Andrew and Lara both attended Ball State where they reconnected. He proposed at the rose garden where the two had their first date.
A Secret Garden Style Shoot at the Barker Mansion
Jenna Nelson | August 23, 2016In an effort to showcase the possibilities and historic beauty of the John H. Barker Mansion in Michigan City, Indiana, a team of vendors put their heads together to design a style shoot that could inspire brides to have a realistic, intimate wedding there. Toni and Joy of Toni Jay Photography came up with the idea specifically for the venue, but when they invited Jenah, owner and designer from In My Red High Heels to collaborate, the style shoot transformed into a "Secret Garden" wedding that highlighted the grandeur of the mansion.
Our Favorite Instagram Posts 8.19.16
Jenna Nelson | August 19, 2016Being a wedding editor often involves looking at wedding photo after wedding photo. Our days are filled with flowers, kissing couples, veils, Hayley Paige, mismatched centerpieces, dessert tables (no complaints, here!) and ceremonies. Sometimes, you become desensitized to beauty.
Hairstyles to Say “I Do” To
Jenna Nelson | August 18, 2016Your once-in-a-lifetime occasion deserves a once-in-a-lifetime hairstyle. Whether you’re looking for pretty and pinned, loose and lovely, or braided and beautiful, these runway-inspired hair looks are both trendy and timeless.
The Wedding Story of Brad and Kate Berghoff
Jenna Nelson | August 17, 2016Brad and Kate Berghoff's first introduction could have been straight out of a scene of a rom-com movie. Kate was living in Indianapolis, feeling like everyone around her was either getting married or having children. She started to feel like she needed to get out more and meet more people.
Why Barn Weddings Are Here to Stay
Jenna Nelson | August 16, 2016A setting sun peeking through wooden beams. Cathedral and vaulted ceilings dressed with romantic stringed lights and chandeliers. Bars made from whiskey barrels and pallets. Historic origins with modern amenities. Acres and acres of serene countryside. They called it a trend—a movement that would soon be on its way out by the time the following year’s wedding trends were introduced. They said that countryside places and rustic spaces would fall out of step with brides who would certainly grow weary of mason jars and cowboy boots. “They” are the experts who predict what’s on the horizon for what’s in and what’s out in the wedding industry. And sometimes, they are mistaken.
Our Favorite Instagram Posts 8.12.16
Jenna Nelson | August 12, 2016High 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, 2016Many 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.