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Planners and Coordinators and Designers, Oh My! Which Should You Hire?
Jenna Nelson | July 11, 2016Once upon a time, there were people who helped to plan your wedding and they weren’t called wedding planners. These people were usually mothers, aunts, grandmothers or family friends who assumed responsibility for the behind-the-scenes duties that weddings generally require. It wasn’t a business or a service, but rather a customary tradition that one of the female relatives or friends would take on wedding tasks to alleviate stress from the bride. And they did it for free.
Our Favorite Instagram Posts 7.8.16
Jenna Nelson | July 8, 2016Puppies, patriotism and prettiness pretty much sum up today's Instagram faves! We started off the list with a puppy photo because we realized that this is not a three-day weekend (insert sad emoji with tears), so we did what we could to compensate.
Fine Art Wedding: A Cover Shoot at The Palladium
Jenna Nelson | July 7, 2016Appropriately titled “Fine Art Wedding,” this cover shoot was designed to create a whimsical, painterly feel drawing inspiration from ballet dancers in classic interiors, the elements of early spring, and timeless details. Tara Steele with Tara Nicole Weddings and Autumn Keller of Isibeal Studio conceptualized the cover shoot and illustrated each detail to be elegant and graceful, drawing on the graceful postures and fluid motion of a ballet dancer to bring all of the details together seamlessly.
The Wedding Story of Brandon and Shalmai Keim
Jenna Nelson | July 6, 2016While we typically feature the details of "the big day," occasionally we stumble upon other momentous occasions that pull at our hearts. Brandon and Shalmai Keim's story was one of those stories that just sticks with you. This particular event we are featuring today is a 10-year vow renewal.
Two Questions that Reveal If You'll Be Happily Ever After
Lemuel Montero | July 5, 2016As a wedding photographer, I would look at couples through a lens on their wedding day, and it seemed as if I could see their future through the camera. "They'll be happy together forever - [click!]," I would think as I snapped the shutter, or "I give it ten years - [click!]"
Our Favorite Instagram Posts 7.1.16
Jenna Nelson | July 1, 2016Can anyone say, "Fri-nally?!" As in, it's Fri-nally Fri-yay and we've collected some of the most adorable, inspirational images as seen on the Instagram news feed!
A Glamorous and Rustic Style Shoot in Michigan
Jenna Nelson | June 30, 2016Part of the reason we adore barn weddings so much is because we rarely see the same thing twice. Brides and vendors alike continue to incorporate their own take on the traditional barn wedding by fusing elements from different styles, eras and personalities.
A Brunch-Themed Style Shoot
Jenna Nelson | June 28, 2016In an effort to highlight bridal events beyond the actual wedding day, Kristen Mittlestedt, owner of Kristen Mittlestedt Photography, introduced a three-part style shoot that would emphasize the other aspects
Operation Wedding Gown: Free Dresses to Military Brides
Jenna Nelson | June 24, 2016A local bridal salon in Highland, Indiana is set to participate in an Operation Wedding Gown event, presented by Brides Across America.
Our Favorite Instagram Posts 6.24.16
Jenna Nelson | June 24, 2016Wedding season is just heating up (literally) and we can't get enough of the goodness that is showing up on our 'gram feed.