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The Wedding Story of Macy and Kaleb Thompson
Carri Fras | April 18, 2018Macey and Kaleb met through mutual friends when Macy was a junior in high school and Kaleb was 19. “Kaleb proposed on a Sunday afternoon after we had gone to church together,” says Macy. “It was a beautiful afternoon. Kaleb asked if I wanted to take my dog, Bella, on a walk.
Ethereal Romance: A Spring-Inspired Style Shoot
Carri Fras | April 12, 2018Set against charming architecture and beauty only Mother Nature could offer, this romantic shoot began as a vision for an enchanting, springtime concept.
Springtime Love: A Romantic Wedding at South Bend Century Center
Carri Fras | April 11, 2018After meeting at a local South Bend bar, Terri and Steven were immediately drawn to one another.
The Wedding Story of Theresa and Mike Arnold
Carri Fras | April 11, 2018Ingeniously disguising his proposal plan as the result of winning a work competition, Mike whisked Theresa away on a lovely September weekend trip to New Buffalo, Michigan, complete with a wine tour. “We drove up and hopped on the wine tour, and after a few stressful hours for me and a couple of glasses of wine for her, we ended at Round Barn,” says Mike. “I led her out between the vines and got down on one knee! It was such a great weekend in New Buffalo that we decided to come back a year later to tie the knot!”
When Moody Meets Industrial: A Copper-Inspired Style Shoot
Carri Fras | April 10, 2018As wedding season started to slow, a venue caught Hannah Strickler of Design the Day’s eye.
Written in the Stars: A Romantic, Celestial-inspired Wedding at The Armory
Carri Fras | April 5, 2018Inspired by rich colors, the feeling of romance and industrial elements, we dreamt of creating a shoot overflowing with inspiration. To fine-tune our vision, we turned to Sarah Farthing of All in the Details, who took it to new, enchanting heights! “For this shoot, we drew on the natural, industrial chic features of the building, added hints of celestial elements and tied it all together with a great deal of romantic candlelight and extravagant, floral displays,” says Sarah. Striking a beautiful balance between classic romance and trends, the shoot fuses unique details with the allure of a revamped, historic space.
The Wedding Story of Lauren & Jared Sparkman
Carri Fras | April 4, 2018Lauren and Jared met for the first time while working on an Indianapolis music festival, but they really connected shortly after that, during an unexpected encounter on a bus tour of a local neighborhood. “He asked if he could sit by me on the bus, and the rest is history!” Lauren says. “We were both there to support a mutual friend, who we now credit with bringing us together. This friend even gave the blessing during our wedding ceremony.”
The Wedding Story of Katie & Nicholas Galvin
Carri Fras | April 4, 2018Katie met Nick on Match.com© within a few weeks of joining. He not only became her first date but certainly made her feel happy she had joined! When the time came to propose to Katie, Nick knew she wanted her friends and family around. After disguising the event as a birthday celebration for her mom, he surprised her with a romantic scene in her family’s horse barn, complete with candles, hanging wreaths, champagne and even a hidden photographer to capture the moment.
Earthy + Luxe: Fall Elopement Inspiration
Carri Fras | April 3, 2018Emily Hary of Emily Hary Photography found herself inspired by her love of fall and creeks. “I planned and styled this elopement inspiration myself,” she says. “I wanted to create something totally unique.
Cozy and Glam Autumn Bridal Inspiration
Carri Fras | March 29, 2018Shillawna of Shillawna Ruffner Photography chose the stunning grounds of The Bauerhaus for her fall inspiration style shoot concept. Her goal? To capture all of the natural, outdoor beauty that the fall season has to offer—especially in Southern Indiana.