Engaged! River Valley Issue 15

ISSUE 15 2020

Yes We Did!

HOT AIR BALLOON INSPIRATION SHOOT

Covid Weddings

The Old Courthouse

GET MARRIED IN THE REGION’S PREMIERE ARCHITECTURAL JEWEL

HOW TO KEEP YOU & YOUR GUESTS SAFE

SHARING THE

love IN OUR BEAUTIFUL River Valley

REGION

Photo by JoElle Knight

Inspiration 12 Come Fly With Me 20 Camp of Love 26 Under the Mistletoe

Photo by Haley Raven Photography

Real Weddings 56 On Top of the World

62 Embraced 70 The Most Wonderful Time fo the Year 76 Love & Happiness 86 Unconventional & Unconditional 96 A Dark Romance

Photos by Rachelle Baggett Photography

Photo by Haley Raven Photography

Pro Tips

Photo by JoElle Knight

Love Local

5 Getting Married in Unprecedented Times

34 Western Kentucky Botanical Gardens

10 What is a Super Spreader?

38 Bev Oswald of Bar Louie

40 Re-Save the Date

47 Low Country Boil

68 River Road Floral Co.

42 The Head To Toe Experience 51 Hello Honeymooners!

54 Instagram Worthy Backdrops

83 Old Courthouse 94 Anne Higgins of Willow and Pine Market

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LETTER FROM THE EDITORS What a rollercoaster these past three months have been.

With lifting restrictions of gatherings to rolling back those same restrictions, never has it been harder to be a bride or wedding vendor than this year. We feel ya, and we have done tons of research to help you navigate these choppy COVID waters. This issue includes TWO articles on how to keep you and your guests safe and educate yourself on how to avoid being a “superspreader” event. We also have scoured the Tri-State to give you an issue chock-full of outdoor wedding options and inspiration. From a Hot Air Balloon shoot, unconventional outdoor park weddings and even options to Elope at the Old Courthouse in Evansville should you just want to be done with the changing rules and simply say, “I Do.” While we know these are not feasible for everyone, we want to encourage you to think of as many ways to revamp your weddings so you can still celebrate your love in the best possible way!

Cheers!

CO N N E C T W I T H U S

JoElle Knight and Nikki Davis

JOELLE KNIGHT

FOUNDER & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF @ENGAGEDRIVERVALLEY

@ENGAGEDRIVERVALLEY

ON OUR

Cover

@ENGAGEDRV

One of the first times we ever had the name Silvernale Photography come to our attention was a beautiful shot we saw of a little boy standing in a field with hot air balloons floating behind him. It was little wonder that we chose Allie Silvernale to shoot our most epic inspiration shoot to date. This shoot was one that we had long dreamed of but never had been able to bring about. Finally, the stars aligned. After securing our new friends at Bloomington Balloon Rides and the City of Evansville Parks Department’s permission, we brought our vendor team together to create a color saturated, vintage-styled wedding look.

We definitely caused a sensation in town as our hot air balloon was launched right by the expressway. Allie captured this shot perfectly with the sunset’s golden light filtering through our hot air balloon. This day was a dream come true.

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NIKKI DAVIS

MANAGING EDITOR

Meet The Team BEHIND ENGAGED! JoElle Knight Co-founder and Editor-in-Chief JoElle Knight has been in the event and wedding business for over 15 years. Whether it is coordinating and creating community events for area nonprofits, creating beauty for weddings and many of the styled shoots you see on these pages, or getting giddy over new wedding venues, she always has an eye for quality, design and new trends. Obsessed with décor, DIY projects and home renovations, she loves to overhaul houses and bring personality into her surroundings.

When she is not writing, creating or designing, she is with her 3 kids and husband dreaming of new projects, summer yard sales and epic books. You can follow her on Instagram at @sycamorelifestyle

Bobbi Hammonds Web & Graphic Designer Bobbi has been our website guru since ENGAGED debuted, and she now handles the layout of each issue.

Bobbi began her graphic career over 10 years ago, specializing in design and hand illustration. Her artistry can also be found in many of our photoshoots showcasing her 5 Pink Peonies LLC, custom stationery.

A woman of many talents, she has written a children’s book, magazine articles and assisted many local businesses with their branding and marketing. Her greatest work, though, comes at home as the mother of 5 girls, one of which has special needs. She has become an advocate for local families dealing with children with special needs, and her handicap parking campaign has been featured on multiple local news sources. Bobbi’s idea of fun are home renovation projects, whimsical drawings, being with her family, and going to Disney World, her happiest place on earth.

Follow her on Instagram @my_5_girls

Nikki Davis Co-founder and Managing Editor Nikki Davis has been a leader in the local wedding industry for almost 20 years.

She began her wedding career as a photographer then moved into producing local wedding shows. In 2007, she founded the Evansville Wedding Networking Group to connect local wedding vendors and create friendships. Her passion for giving back has led her to be a driving force behind many local non-profit agencies and initiatives. Nikki is the organizational mind behind ENGAGED, where she uses her networking and writing skills to provide information and inspiration to local brides and connecting them to the local vendors that can bring their wedding to life. She lives in the Historic Boehne House in Evansville, where she, her husband and 2 kids take care of a menagerie of pets.

Check out more about Nikki and her family's many adopted pets on Instagram at @1000milemom

Julia Baker Accounts Manager Just call her Mama Bear.

Julia is not only our accounts manager, she is also Editor-in-Chief, JoElle Knight’s mother. With a career in sales, education and small business management, she was the perfect fit for representing ENGAGED! For years, she witnessed the passion and hard work put into the creation of the magazine and we couldn’t be happier to have her at the helm of our partner accounts. You will find no one else who champions the ENGAGED! brand more.

When she is not building relationships in our local wedding industry, she is loving on her grandchildren, traveling or doing home-reno projects.

FEATURE ARTICLE

Getting Married in Unprecedented Times

Photo By Simply Savvy Photography

Previously published in ENGAGED! Issue 13,

Courier & Press in Vanderburgh County,

now updated with new, current information.

“Weddings have been a problem… For example, 15 cases surfaced after a 150-to-200-

In these unprecedented times, how to handle

person ceremony in the middle of September.”

what the Corona/COVID-19 virus is doing to

As someone planning a wedding, that should

weddings and events is not a one-size-fits-all

be an eye opening statistic! You DO NOT want

solution. How you choose to proceed should in

your event to be the cause of family members

all likelihood involve a good amount of

falling ill. So think about taking this as the

conversation and consideration before any

perfect opportunity to cull down your guest list

major decisions are made to your wedding.

to only the people YOU want to be there. You don’t have to invite your fifth cousin’s boyfriend

The CDC continues to offer the following

because your future mother-in-law

website to education the general public on the

wants him there. At the time this was written,

virus:https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-

Evansville’s mayor’s office reduced events from

ncov/index.html - With that said, right now, it’s

500 down to 125 needing permission from the

safe to say that we are in a time of making hard

health department. Then at presstime, the

decisions when it comes to weddings. If your

governor of Indiana announced further

event is not scheduled out for another 6-18

restrictions, “Holcomb placed a 25-person limit

months, you are probably OK to hold off

on social gatherings for red counties, where

making any major decisions. In our previous

viral spread is high. Social gatherings in orange

version of this article at the start of the year, we

counties, where spread is considered medium

talked about postponing 6-18 months out

to high, are limited to 50 people.”

because of hard lockdowns, but now that

(Vanderburgh County being one of those! You

things have opened back up, we are looking at

can find the color coded map at:

safer options through the remainder of

www.coronavirus.in.gov). So plan accordingly.

2020 and moving into 2021 and 2022 as you

Right now, smaller is better. Take your original

forge ahead with your planning… because love

wedding budget and divide it by a smaller

and weddings do not stop. You just have to use

amount of people to give them a grander

common sense and make wise decisions as to

experience… better food, better DJ, higher

the health and safety of your loved ones.

quality venue… Your call! Or splurge it on yourself… nicer dress, better honeymoon.

We don’t know realistically when this will

Whatever YOU want to do! Because right now,

end. What we do know is that according to the

large weddings fall under what has been

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defined as potential “super spreader” events.

5. Think about online services such as live-

For now, large events have been sidelined until

streaming (locally offered by Rose & Oak

we are well beyond this pandemic.

Studios) to broadcast the wedding to guests who cannot make it due to health or travel

So let’s talk about ideas to maximize both

restrictions.

public health and family safety at your wedding:

6. Or, you could set up a private Facebook group for your guests and live Facebook

1. Nix the receiving line after the ceremony.

stream the ceremony and/or all festivities to

The concept of Social Distancing has been an

include those who stayed home as well!

eye opener to avoid passing germs and viruses

Periscope is another online livestreaming app

among people. So discourage hugging and

you can use.

touching. No one wants to get sick from one another.

7. Work with our local soap shops to give handmade soaps as favors at the tables. Small

2. Reconsider the Dollar Dance. Again, lining

personal-sized hand sanitizers are a nice gift as

people up to dance with you and in such close

well.

contact is not a good call. Who knows what air you're breathing!

8. Have extra hand sanitizer and disposable masks at the entrances and anywhere else

3. Dancing in general should be reconsidered.

appropriate. Encourage your guests to wear

Bride and grooms, husbands and wives,

there masks as they would in any other public

parents and children… come from the same

indoor space. Fun signage with mask graphics

houses. But, what happens when you start

help!

mixing households. How do you know where different households have been? Where

9. Double and triple check your RSVPs as you

their exposure has been? That’s where the

get closer to your date because your numbers

danger lies, especially if mask wearing is lax.

may fall off, and you'll need to give as accurate a headcount to your venue and caterer as you

4. Skip buffet style serving of food. Either go

can.

with plated or if already planned as buffet style, have the caterer stay and serve out the portions

10. Spread the tables out as far as feasible as

vs.. letting your guests all dig in and serve

well as place the settings as far apart as

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meant for ten or six people at tables meant for

16. Still stressed about forging ahead? Then

eight, again going with that concept of Social

consider adding a wedding planner to your list.

Distancing to give each person more room. If

This person can help you navigate the details

your guest-list starts to fall off, in all likelihood,

and any changes you might have to make with

you should have room/space to do this!

ease. Let that person handle the bulk of the responsibility while you look forward to and

11. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Think

enjoy what will be one of the biggest days of

about reviewing your contracts thoroughly,

your life!

and consider reviewing your venue's cleaning procedures with them.

17. Lastly, be flexible. This is a very unique time that we are in, and everyone just wants to be

12. Research and consider adding a virtual

safe and healthy. So respect family and friends'

guestbook, and/or recruit a bridal party

decisions whether they can make it or not. It

member to help you collect pre-recorded

doesn't mean that they love you any less, but

speeches that you can run at the wedding

want to err on the side of caution. As a nation

(have someone else help you with this that way

we will get through this better if we handle all

you can enjoy and be surprised with the rest of

of the nuances of the time we are in gracefully.

the guests with what is said day of just as if it were live!).

13. In lieu of water/drink pitchers or 2 liters, etc, go with individual cans or bottles.

14. NO DIPPING FOUNTAINS! I'm just going to

Whatever your plan, good luck, all our love, and remember your local wedding vendors are here to make this as seamless of a time as possible! We can't wait to be a part of your big day !

leave that one right there‌.

-Nikki Davis 15. Consider revamping your wedding to be an outdoor event. With plenty of outdoor venue spaces in the region, you can still have a gorgeous celebration but with fresh air! Local rental companies such as Bauer Tents and TRU Event Rentals also have several tent options and even offer space heaters for cold weather.

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FEATURE ARTICLE

What is a Super Spreader?

AND HOW TO AVOID BECOMING ONE!

Some of you know that I am the nerdy girl

we made the decision to shift to promoting

of the group, and as a biology major on top

outdoor weddings and events. Now

of my PR & advertising degree, I’ve been

though, with winter on the horizon, outdoor

watching this COVID situation like a hawk. I

options are limited. More than ever, we

was hunkered down with my mom and step

want to equip you with the knowledge of

dad when we got hit with the first wave of

how transmission happens and how you

the virus. Since that day, JoElle and I have

can make your wedding as safe as possible.

been communicating non stop on how this

You can easily type in “Super-spreader

will impact your weddings and our

wedding” to see the reality of how fast

wedding industry vendors and friends.

COVID is barreling through weddings and

Fast forward to June 4th. That was the first

other events. Families are traveling in from

time I heard the term super-spreader, and

all over for one day, and then traveling back

the first time weddings were called out, in a

home. During a wedding, if people aren’t

Yahoo News article, as one of a handful of

careful and come in close contact,

super-spreading event types. The article

transmission can happen from simply

defined a super-spreader incident as one

mingling, dancing or a food line with

where one person infects a

people outside of their immediate

disproportionate number of other

household, especially if you are around

individuals. The article itself went on to

those people for hours at a time at a

share that the most notable super-

reception.

spreader culprits were indoor events with

Now locally, the Evansville Courier & Press

poor ventilation. It was at that time that

says that “Of course, no single event is to

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blame for our surge in infections; however,

environment and be careful who you are

weddings have been a problem as well.”

with. Stay healthy and safe so you can

They also report that “Fifteen cases

celebrate with those you love most without

surfaced after a 150-to-200-person

fear. We care and want you to have the

wedding ceremony on Sept. 19.”

power of knowledge when it comes to

As we go into winter, we want you mindful

making wise decisions for you, your event,

of the term and to encourage you to take

and your loved ones.

every precaution so your wedding avoids the chance of becoming a super-spreader.

Use common sense, know your venue

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ENGAGED! RIVER VALLEY EXCLUSIVE INSPIRATION

Come Fly With Me

Produced by JoElle Knight & Nikki Davis Styled by JoElle Knight

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Get this Look PHOTOGRAPHY SILVERNALE PHOTOGRAPHY HOT AIR BALLOON BLOOMINGTON BALLOON RIDES LOCATION ROBERTS PARK IN EVANSVILLE BALLOON INSTALLATION BALLOONS BY JYS FLORAL ZEIDLERS FLOWERS PARLOR COUCH JUST YOUR STYLE EVENTS BRIDAL GOWN & MENSWEAR ROSE AND BLISS BRIDAL CAKE CREATIVE CONFECTIONS BOUTIQUE CAKE POPS CASA DE CANO’S DÉCOR & DESIGN JOELLE ELISE DESIGN STATIONERY & SIGNAGE 5 PINK PEONIES MAKEUP BILLY THORN HAIR AMY ROYSTER VIDEOGRAPHY YOURS ALWAYS FILMS

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INVITE

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There’s also a sweet offer of up to $225 off per booking for your guests and when they use the offer, you get money back after your getaway, up to the total cost of your own reservation.

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Camp of Love Produced by JoElle Knight & Nikki Davis Styled by JoElle Knight & Julia Baker

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Get this Look PHOTOGRAPHER JOELLE KNIGHT BRIDAL GOWN ROSE AND BLISS BRIDAL CAKE PARADISE CAKES DECOR & DESIGN JOELLE ELISE DESIGN FLORAL JOELLE ELISE DESIGN

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Under the Mistletoe

Produced by JoElle Knight & Nikki Davis Styled by Nikki Davis

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Get this Look PHOTOGRAPHY RACHELLE BAGGETT PHOTOGRAPHY VENUE THE HISTORIC BOEHNE HOUSE CHRISTMAS DECOR & LIGHTING MISTLETOEÂ & IVY CAKE PIECE OF CAKE BAKERY BRIDAL GOWN BETH CARTER EXQUISITE BRIDAL FUR SHAWL & JEWELRY BETH CARTER EXQUISITE BRIDAL DESIGN AND RENTALS SARA PILLOW OF E.V.E.R. HAIR & MAKEUP BROOKE MULLIS

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ON OUR RADAR

Western Kentucky Botanical Garden The Western Kentucky Botanical Garden is

The Garden welcomes visitors from 9-6

located in Owensboro, Kentucky, at 25

seven days a week during the growing

Carter Road. The Garden consists of 17.5

season (March-October) and from 9-3

acres of land with 12 themed gardens –

November through February. Visitors are

including a children’s garden and

encouraged to get off the beaten path, to

playhouse, an herb garden, a Kentucky quilt ensure you see all the hidden treasures of garden, ericaceous (acid-loving) garden,

The Garden.

and more.

Volunteers are always needed and very The Garden recently purchased nearby

welcome. A volunteer work day is held the

property consisting of a 180 year-old

first Saturday of every month from March

historic home that was a former bed and

through October from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

breakfast called WeatherBerry. In the near

Check out the website at www.wkbg.org to

future, this beautiful home will be the

keep up with all the exciting things going

welcome center for The Garden.

on here, as well as rental options. There are many beautiful sites in The Garden for

The Garden is the site of a nationally

weddings and photography sessions.

recognized garden of hybridized daylilies, and each year at the end of June, a

Indoor space is available for rent for smaller

Dazzling Daylilies celebration is held.

events. For rental prices or more

Typically hot air balloon rides are offered,

information, call (270) 993.1234, or e-mail

as well as fun for the entire family, and of

wkbg@bellsouth.net

course a gorgeous array of daylilies in full bloom.

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VENDOR SPOTLIGHT

Bev Oswald of Bar Louie After graduating with a business degree

decided to open Bar Louie at that 7700

from the University of Evansville, Bev

Eagle Crest Blvd location, and the Bar Louie

Oswald went on to gain experience in

Evansville restaurant has been in business

marketing by working for two national

at its current location for 11 years now! Bar

firms. She then opened Oswald and

Louie is a local bar and restaurant featuring

Associates. The company is a full service

a unique comfortable atmosphere, scratch

advertising agency, promotions, and video

kitchen, a dynamic beer selection and hand

production company, and is now called

crafted cocktails.

Oswald Marketing. Starting with a typewriter in her home and a few small

In the community, Bev has served on the

clients, Bev grew the company to the

Evansville and Convention Visitors Board of

largest and one of the most reputable

Directors for over 25 years and served as

marketing firms in the Tri-state area. After

chairman the last three years. Additionally,

over 25 years, she sold the business to two

she was named Woman Entrepreneur of

of her officers. It continues to grow today,

the Year by the Evansville Chamber of

is still a woman business enterprise, and is still the largest such firm in the area.

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Commerce, nominated for an Athena Award, and has for numerous organizations including United Way, Red Cross, Albion Fellows Bacon Center, and the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.

As professionals in the marketing, publications, and advertising sector, we couldn’t be more excited to introduce you to Bev Oswald of Bar Louie. We are always in awe of strong women leaders who have paved the way before us, and Bev is such a

Bev’s mentor was her mother, the late Betty

shining example of entrepreneurship and

Knight Smith, also a woman business owner

creativity! Thank you Bev for setting the stage

and an historical figure in local politics in

for women business owners like us who have

Evansville.

For more information on Bar Louie in Evansville visit: 7700 Eagle Crest Blvd, Evansville, IN 47715 www.facebook.com/BarLouieEvansville or call: (812) 476.7069 to discuss phone order,

come after you and for leading the way for those who will continue to walk in your footsteps years from all of us! Thank you for what you have done and continue to do in our community!

-JoElle Knight & Nikki Davis, Co-Editors Engaged River Valley

catering and/or your next event at their location!

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STATIONERY

Re-Save the Date

COVID-19 HAS CHANGED WEDDING STATIONERY

With all the changes happening this year

may already be in touch with friends and family

because of COVID-19, so many couples are

about altering plans, but if you're looking for a

wondering how to get the information out to

more official way to send the news, you might

guests about changes. While some couples are

want to consider sending a "change the date"

choosing to hold small, socially-distanced outdoor ceremonies, some events may have to be rescheduled.

If you're planning weddings right now, you'll probably have a ton of questions regarding whether or not to change the date of your wedding and weighing all the options. You

or “re-save the date� card.

Be sure to give guests a clear picture of what to expect at the wedding. Let guests know if your wedding is going to be outside, so they can dress accordingly. Guests will also need to know if masks will be required by the venue and what will be provided.

Remember, this is a decision for each and every guest to make as well. So, if they know what to expect they can better RSVP to the wedding.

Bobbi Hammonds Owner/Artist 5 Pink Peonies, LLC 5PinkPeonies.com BobbiHammonds@gmail.com

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is the case, drink extra water and allow your body to rest.

Of course we need medical doctors, chiropractic doctors and naturopathic doctors for our serious and complicated health needs. However, we encourage everyone to become more involved in their own health journey so that YOU can feel confident and empowered when facing challenges and decisions concerning your most precious possession; your body.

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REHEARSAL DINNER

Low Country Boil

We are so excited to be the first to share that the Tri-State now has a new catering

experience unlike any other. When our friends, Nancy and Ted Denning, food service veterans and owners of Touch of Home Catering and Uncle Ted’s Food Truck, told us they wanted to start offering Low Country Boils to customers, we jumped at the chance to be the first to host.

What is a Low Country Boil? Typically only found in parts of Southern U.S. coastal regions, a boil, or as sometimes called, Shrimp Boil, is a one-pot meal for the masses. Legend has it was originally called Frogmore Stew and was made famous by Richard Gay, a National Guardsman who had to figure out how to cook a meal for over 100 soldiers. It is said he used an old family recipe. The meal was an instant hit! The dish was named Frogmore for the town he was from. Eventually, when the postal service eliminated the name Frogmore, the dish was renamed Low Country Boil.

The Low Country Boil includes shrimp, corn, sausage, potatoes and Old Bay spice. It’s perfect for a large crowd… the more people you have, the bigger the pot you’ll need. You can serve this Low Country Boil Recipe with ENGAGED! RIVER VALLEY

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Old Bay on newspaper or on a big disposable tablecloth like we did for a casual atmosphere and easy clean-up.

As an Experience Dinner, Ted and Nancy provide all the food and offer upgrades such as crab legs in addition to shrimp. We decided to get the best, and Ted not only showed our guests how to properly enjoy a boil, but also showed us the best way to crack open our crab legs - no fancy tools needed!

He and Nancy poured the spread down the middle of each table in typical Low Country fashion and let guests pick their helpings with individualized tongs. The outdoor setting and stories made for one of the best dinner experiences any of us have ever had!

Perfect for rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, and family get-togethers, this experience is one you and your guests will never forget!

For more information go to www.touchofhomecatering.com

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DESTINATIONS & HONEYMOONS

Hello Honeymooners!

Hello Honeymooners! Wow. Our hearts are

broken for all of the Honeymoon trips we have had to cancel during this pandemic! We know that your Honeymoon is one of the most important trips you will ever plan, and you want it to be perfect. Please know that Haynie Travel is here for you. It is our job to stay advised on all of the current travel restrictions and requirements to your dream destination.

More and more destinations are opening as time passes, but if yours is still closed, you have options! Many travelers have been fearful of long international flights with multiple airport layovers. Another option might be to select a destination from an airport that offers non-stop flight service to your destination. Others are afraid of being “stuck� in a foreign country and not being able to return home or to be required to quarantine for an indefinite time in destination. The best answer is to select a United States destination for your honeymoon.

Hawaii or the US Virgin Islands are perfect romantic getaway destinations for honeymooners and no passports are required.

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If you want to stay closer to home, there are several non-stop flight options to sunny Florida from Evansville, or consider an active adventure vacation in one of our mountain ranges or a luxurious pampering spa vacation in California or the canyon lands. Whatever your preference, we can get you there safely with our expertise.

Our advice‌don’t panic! You can still get the perfect honeymoon of your dreams. Let Haynie Travel help you get there!

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INSPIRATION

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PAYTON & TRENT In Payton’s words, “Trent and I could be considered the typical ‘high school sweethearts.’ He asked me to be his girlfriend six years ago in 2014. Life is so fun with him and I knew he was the man I would spend the rest of my life with. In 2019, he proposed to me while we were on a family vacation in Gatlinburg. We planned on having our wedding June 2020, locally, with all our friends and family. With the newly found COVID, we had to postpone our wedding to July 25th, 2020 in hopes to have everyone celebrate with us at a further date.”

“As the time got closer, we started worrying about having a big wedding during COVID. With less than two weeks until our big day, my matron of honor suggested just having our ceremony at Garden of the Gods in Illinois. We knew this what we needed to do, but I would be lying if I said I was not upset the day we dreamed about and put so much work into was not going to happen like we had planned.

We had a small ceremony, immediate family, and bridal party to witness us getting married. Although the day did not go as planned, it could not have worked out better. It was perfect for us, and in the end, we were married which is the most important thing. Being with the people who loved us most that day was such a special feeling. This whole experience taught me to more ‘go with the flow’ because in the end, it turned out better and more beautiful than we had originally planned.”

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PHOTOGRAPHER EMILEE KERNER PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATION GARDEN OF THE GODS BRIDAL GOWN OPULENCE BRIDAL BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES LULUS MENSWEAR MAGIC MOMENTS MAKEUP KAMRYN BRANDENSTEIN HAIR KENZI STONEBERGER AND BROOK SANDER VIDEOGRAPHER JACK PATMORE GETTING READY LOCATION ORCHARD HOUSE IN NEW HARMONY

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KENNEDY AND JESSE In Kennedy’s words, “Jesse and I met in high school and have been through many seasons of life together. When he proposed while we were kayaking at Bluegrass Wildlife Area this past February, I was shocked and not ready at all… I had on a sweatshirt and rain boots with chickens on them! Regardless, we were so excited and knew we wanted to get married by the end of the year. Enter COVID-19. We’re not big worriers, so we tried to just go with the flow and see how things would play out, but this meant changing a few plans. We decided to switch venues and go with an outdoor space because we both loved the outdoors and wanted everyone to feel safe.

Neither of us had ever been to a wedding in a park, but we knew we could make it work! Other than that, we tried to just make our invites humorous and let everyone know it was a no pressure situation.”

“For the wedding, we wanted it to be as ‘us’ as possible. I have never really been one to dream of my wedding since I was little, but I knew a couple of things were a priority- great food and a great time. I run Small City, Big Eats, a local food showcase page, and knew I wanted to highlight local vendors for as many things as possible. We went with a crowd favorite- barbecue and macaroni and cheese, and my mother-in-law and sister-in-law are starting up a cake business, so I knew they’d nail whatever ideas we gave them. I’m pretty crafty, so I knew I wanted to DIY as much as possible to keep costs low and to make sure it was personalized to us. Our wedding was exactly what we wanted with lots of unique touches. Where else can you find reggae music during a ceremony, margaritas, and bonfire with s’mores at night?! We wouldn’t change a thing.”

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ABBY & MARK In Abby’s words, “I first met Mark when we went to the same middle school. We then went to the same high school and started to become such good friends, we went to a winter dance together our Senior Year.”

“After high school, we both ended up going to USI where we grew even closer. We were often together grabbing food, studying in the library, or watching a movie.

We always had easy conversation and were always happy to be together. People often told us that we would make a great couple.”

“Instead of doing that, we started dating other people and lost communication for about 3 years.

Then during our 5-year high school reunion, we were brought back together. We instantly hit if off again like nothing had changed and this time, we actually started dating! We had dated for 2 years when Mark proposed to me at Lincoln State Park on October 27th, 2018.”

“We got married on December 7th, 2019 in a Christmas-themed wedding, reminiscent of a Hallmark movie. We are both huge baseball fans and dedicated a table to our Dodgers/Cardinals rivalry. We also had a table with dog treat favors from our dog Oliver for our guests’ fur babies.”

“Now I get to spend my life with my best friend, and every day I love him more!”

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Love & Happiness

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HEATHER & CRAIG “Craig and I went to McKendree University together. I was 2 years ahead of him, but we were both in the Athletic Training program. At the time, McKendree was a small school, so everyone knew everyone. Craig and I never dated in college. I graduated in 2009 and moved back to Indiana, and he graduated in 2012 and moved to St. Louis. Fast forward to September of 2016. I attended McKendree Homecoming, and there he was. After homecoming he had asked me on a date.

We had a mutual friend encouraging me to take him up on the offer, but I resisted for about 2 weeks. After a couple of weeks I gave in and the rest is history. We lived about an hour apart, and we did long distance for 2 years.”

“I knew very early on that Craig was the one for me because I began having anxiety about what would happen if we didn’t work out. No one had ever treated me the way he did, and I knew that I would never be able to find anyone who could compare to him. Luckily, my worries were put to rest when Craig proposed to me at McKendree on June 2, 2019.”

“At our wedding we had several McKendree Alumni in our wedding party. We also made sure to get a professional group photograph with everyone who attended that had Graduated from McKendree, and we played the fight song at the reception.”

“Craig is a huge lover of everything ‘America,’ and I personally made our cake that we cut at the reception. I made a 3 layer cake that was red white and blue. It was a complete surprise for him! I had also been keeping a secret list of nice things that he had done for me the entire time we have been together. Things like walking me to my car before I left for work in the morning and holding an umbrella for me because it was raining. He would always pack my lunch and dinner whenever I had to work because I work 12 hour shifts and he never wanted me to be hungry. I made little notes with the dates of these things and included the list in a love letter I wrote him on our wedding day. I kept this list going for 3 years, so it was quite long because that’s the type of person he is -always thinking of me before himself.”

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LOCAL HISTORY

The Old Courthouse

It is difficult to believe the magnificent Old Courthouse was slated for demolition

after the Vanderburgh County Government moved their offices out in 1968. One of the most beloved buildings and wedding venues in the region, there is not a weekend that goes by without someone saying “I Do” within its historic walls. We are so thankful a small

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group of determined citizens set out to save it and formed the Conrad Baker Foundation (later Old Courthouse Preservation Society).

Taking control of the Old Courthouse as well as the former Sheriff's Residence and Jail, they held them safe for our city until the organization’s dissolution in 2001. The

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Evansville skyline just wouldn’t be the same without its iconic clock tower and beaux-arts architecture. Today, the Old Courthouse Foundation continues to work closely with the Vanderburgh County Commissioners to preserve the building for its owners, the citizens of Vanderburgh County.

Within the past year, Vanderburgh County Commissioners Cheryl Musgrave, Ben Shoulders and Jeff Hatfield approved and oversaw the restoration of the white ballroom

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to mirror its twin, the previously restored green ballroom. With newly installed chandeliers, paint, restored woodwork and flooring, the room’s historic details shine.

Both ballrooms and the Randall T. Shepard Courtroom are available to rent for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Access to a catering prep kitchen comes with the

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ballroom rental, and bridal parties can book the Commissioner’s Parlor for getting ceremony ready. For more information, email City Social Events at leslie@citysocialevents.com

The Old Courthouse Foundation also offers Elopements packages for couples wanting a simple ceremony in the beautiful Commissioner’s Parlor. Sessions are available to book one Friday of each month and provides an officiant, wedding bouquet and two “I Do” cupcakes. Information on available dates and booking can be found at www.IDoattheOCH.com

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Thanks to the passionate volunteer work of Foundation members both current and past and the care of the Vanderburgh County Commissioners, Evansville retains this landmark of the city and the Southern Indiana region for generations to come.

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Unconventional & Unconditional

KATIE AND BEN In Katie’s words, “We met at work in 2014.

I was new to the area and didn’t know many people but my co-workers became fast friends - including Ben. Both new to the dating scene in 2016, I thought I was being a good friend by helping Ben step up his game, shop for more stylish clothes, and upgrade his grooming routine to find a lucky lady. Little did I know it was going to be me. I honestly don’t think he ever officially asked me to be his girlfriend, it just went unspoken between us that together is where we both wanted to be. He proposed this past New Year’s Eve at the stroke of midnight.

Four years, two pups, and one house later, we got married on August 8, 2020."

"I always wanted an intimate, vintageinspired wedding. Everything from my engagement ring to our centerpieces fit the bill. My mom and best friend helped me put together the bouquets and floral centerpieces, which we tucked in vintage amber cocktail glasses. Ben wore a burgundy suit, an ode to the one my dad wore at my parents wedding in the 80s.

And my dress had vintage flair with its tea length hemline."

"Our ceremony went as planned at the Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse, which was a total dream, with 20 of our closest loved ones. But in July, just one month before our wedding day, we scrapped our plan for an indoor cocktail reception. We needed to move outdoors with space to social distance. The most obvious choice for us was Bosse Field. It checked all the boxes - we’re a sports family, we love summer nights watching the Otters, and hey, it definitely qualifies as vintage. Our guests dined on fried chicken tacos from The Duffy Shuffle that was setup in the outfield, and we cut Ben’s favorite funfetti cake. Our first dance was on home plate, cornhole setup on the third baseline, and a baseball game for guests to watch on the jumbotron. All that was missing was the seventh inning stretch. It was as laid back and casual as a night at the ball field, and we love that we will always be able to go back to catch a game for our anniversary.

We never could have guessed that a global pandemic didn’t ruin our wedding day - it made it better.”

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VENDOR FEATURE

Anne Higgins of Willow and Pine Market I have always loved dishes and pretty things

I left my job as a middle school counselor in

for the table. This is a love I shared with my

August of 2019 to take the first step in

mother and my grandmother. Family

creating my business by launching my

dinners and gatherings have always been

website. I had no knowledge of how to do

an important part of my life and in the life

that, no knowledge of marketing or

of my family. The dinnerware and special

business management. I listened to a lot of

serving pieces we used were always a

podcasts and spent a lot of time figuring

special part of those meals. It was never in

things out. I made mistakes and felt pretty

my plans to open a business selling

frustrated, at times. However, I had this

tableware...but now I see that it was almost

dream of sharing the beautiful dinnerware

inevitable! I’m a Kansas girl living in

and dishes that I loved so much with others.

Kentucky. My husband is retired from active

I sold my pottery from my home and at

duty service. We have ten children and six

holiday markets. I watched my customers

grandchildren. During our time in Germany,

fall in love with their purchases and realized

I discovered Polish Pottery and beautiful

that I wasn’t alone in my love of (obsession

Italian ceramics and brought those

over) pretty dishes! I decided to “do it

beautiful dishes home with me. They

scared” and open a brick and mortar store.

graced my table and now they fill my store.

My first location in downtown Owensboro

It brings me so much joy to see my

boasted 1,000 square feet and focused,

customers' faces light up when they walk in

mostly, on Polish Pottery. As customers

the door and when they walk out with that

began asking for kitchen and baking items,

special piece they will love and enjoy for

I began stocking the store with them. After

years to come!

four months, I moved to a larger location

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with more than twice the square footage and the most beautiful architecture and display windows. I offer dinnerware and linens at different price points. I carry fun and unusual kitchen gadgets and utensils. I offer candles, lotions, and other gift items.

And, of course, I have a large selection of Polish Pottery!

A customer once told me that she loves dishes so much that when she opened the door to my store, she “heard the symphony playing.” That’s exactly how I feel every day.

I am surrounded by pretty things. I have wonderful downtown neighbors. I spend my days meeting and connecting with beautiful and interesting people. I say all that time that I don’t really know what I’m doing. I’m simply leading with my heart, listening to my customers, and focusing on the joy that comes from observing their excitement and enthusiasm! And...I’m allowing everything else to simply fall into place.

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ABBY & CRAIG In Abby’s words, “Craig and I met in the summer of 2015 when I was a sophomore in college. He was just returning back to Evansville from working at a large bank in Chicago to help with his family business, Azzip Pizza. Through mutual friends, we met within the first week of his return and started dating another week later. We have been together ever since.”

“Even before COVID, we wanted a backyard wedding.

Our original guest list was 100, but we knocked it down to 35 so our grandparents could safely attend. Our best friend, Tyler, married us, while I had my brother by my side as my man of honor and Craig had his brother by his side as his best man. A family friend sang and played acoustic guitar when I walked down the aisle.”

“Each picnic table had our initials engraved and they were given away after the party to our parents and siblings to take home. Craig and I's table not only had our initials in it, but also a quote to our wedding song "Say that you'll remember, dancing in September" that again, our family friend sang and played acoustic guitar to. We ended the night with a bonfire and dancing.”

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Newburgh, IN

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Vernon, and Newburgh

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Emily Fife Harpist

The New Harmony Inn &

Zeidler’s Flowers

207.860.9354

Conference Center

812.421.1234

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New Harmony, IN 47631

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