WeddingDay Magazine - Central Indiana Fall/Winter 2021 Issue

the best best guide for the midwest bride

FIND YOUR DREAM GOWN AT THESE MIDWEST BRIDAL SALONS!

COLORS OF LOVE

MODERN & GLAM

OUR INDIANAPOLIS PHOTOGRAPHER COLLABORATIVE STYLE SHOOT EVENT

A COVER SHOOT AT THE SIXPENCE

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Tushona Monét Photography* Indianapolis, IN tushonamonet.com

VENUE

The Sixpence* Whitestown, IN thesixpence.com

DRESSES, JEWELRY & MENSWEAR Sophia's Bridal and Tux* Indianapolis, IN sophiasbridalandtux.com

HAIR & MAKEUP

CAKE & DESSERTS Cakes by Madonna* Indianapolis, IN facebook.com/ CakesbyMadonnaINDY

STATIONERY

PLANNING

Hair by Morgan* Warsaw, IN hairbymorgan.wixsite.com/ hairbymorgan

Darling Design Co.* Marion, IN facebook.com/ DarlingDesignCo765

NEON SIGNS

VIDEOGRAPHY

FLORALS

Simply Stunning Creations* Indianapolis, IN simplystunningcreations.com

LoveLight Events* Indianapolis, IN lovelighteventsllc.com Tori Leigh Events* Indianapolis, IN torileighevents.com

LIVE PAINTING Art by Elise Kate* Indianapolis, IN artbyelisekate.com

Foster Films

RENTALS

A Classic Party Rental

MODELS

Nick and Christina Turner & Taylor Jones

*WeddingDay preferred vendor

TUSHONA MONÉT PHOTOGRAPHY // About the Photographer Tushona Monét Photography is an Indianapolis-based luxury wedding photographer who has been blessed to travel the world capturing the purest moments of her beautiful clients' love stories. She takes pride in building lifelong relationships by creating images that will allow them to relive each moment through every photo. When she's not shooting, she is usually hanging on her couch watching Master Chef Junior with her little boys. Creating new recipes is her jam! She's also super obsessed with succulents and live plants.

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FROM THE EDITOR Despite the fact that your wedding day will be one of the happiest days of your life, the planning to get you to that day can be very stressful. From picking your theme to hiring vendors and pulling everything together the day of, there are many bumps in the road that can cause couples a lot of anxiety.

Luckily, WeddingDay is here to assist you every step of the way, and this issue is packed with ideas! With diverse weddings and style shoots ranging from colorful and fun to edgy and retro and all the way to modern glamor, we have whatever you're looking for with vendors to make your dreams a reality.

As your wedding day approaches, we aim to keep your planning on track and help you know what to expect! So we're excited to share planning timelines and advice in this issue, as well.

We love helping our Midwest brides and look forward to an exciting future. Happy reading!

Denise Crowel Founder & Publisher denise@weddingday-online.com

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COLORS OF LOVE Our Indianapolis Photographer Collaborative Style Shoot Event

PRO SPOTLIGHT Elisha Kaldahl, ElishaKPhoto

THE WEDDING STORY OF Lindsay & Connor at Woodstock Club

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THE BEST BRIDAL SALONS & DESIGNERS to Shop For Your Dream Gown

THE WEDDING STORY OF Kate & Andrew at Ritz Charles, Inc.

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THE WEDDING STORY OF Claire & Nick at Eiteljorg Museum

MODERN GLAM A Central Indiana Cover Shoot at The Sixpence

ENGAGED IN THE MIDWEST 6 Midwest Couples Ready to Tie the Knot!

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BETH WATERMAN PHOTOGRAPHY

Our very first WeddingDay Photographer Collaborative Style Shoot Event offered a chance for Midwest photographers to gain style shoot experience and grow their connections with other experts in the wedding industry.

Working with lead photographer, Beth Waterman, and Indianapolis venue, The Ivory Foundry, this team was truly top-notch! With tips and tricks from industry experts, a question and answer session with the WeddingDay team and follow-up publication on our platforms, there is so much to gain from these fun events.

Take a look at the results from this joyous day, and read on to see how you can get involved in our next collaborative style shoot!

The Vision With the intention of creating a style shoot that radiated happiness, our planner, Amanda Allaby of Magical Moments Event Planning, wanted to use colors that were soft and beautiful to bring a smile to viewer's faces.

Obviously, pastels were the perfect fit for the theme!

“Pastels are something I’ve always wanted to work with and get creative with,” Amanda admits. We think she succeeded in making this day absolutely joyful!

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The Florals The flowers by Special Occasion Designs by Chrissy were a huge scene-setter in this shoot! From the statement-making floral display in the ceremony to the stunning flower arrangements on the tablescapes, the bright and colorful flowers are a delightful addition to this shoot. And we can't get enough of the bride’s fabulous bouquet that's boasting all those pops of color!

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The Venue “I feel that The Ivory Foundry is a very versatile space,” Amanda raves. “We can turn it into any wedding or event theme that you can dream of.” Even though Amanda didn’t choose the venue, she knew immediately that she wanted to work with us there! With high, exposed wood ceilings, golden chandeliers and large windows, this venue is definitely a blank canvas perfect for any couple or wedding planner!

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The Look How beautiful is our bride model in this elegant gown from Sophia’s Bridal? Amanda explains, “I wanted something slim fitting that showed a little back. It fit the model really well!” The lace detailing on the bodice and veil is truly showstopping. Any bride would feel like a queen on her big day in a dress like that!

Hair by Morgan styled our bride with a loose, yet elegant updo and romantic makeup.

Amanda says, "I told her what the theme was and I completely trusted her to come up with something gorgeous, and she did!"

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' The Decor We are obsessed with the linens selected for this shoot.

They add such a happy element into the design and bring the tablescape together beautifully. The colorful yet translucent dinnerware makes the tables joyful and light.

Another gorgeous element of the décor are those neon signs from Simply Stunning Creations! “They really brought a fun element to the shoot,” Amanda gushes. We are also in love with the sweet stationery designed by PSR Designs!

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SEE BEHIND T H E scenes View the video at: youtu.be/ -aSYNIcuD4s

LEAD PHOTOGRAPHY: BETH WATERMAN PHOTOGRAPHY (BETHWATERMANPHOTOGRAPHY.COM)* VENUE: THE IVORY FOUNDRY WEDDING & EVENTS (IVORYFOUNDRYEVENTS.COM)* PLANNING & COORDINATION: MAGICAL MOMENTS EVENT PLANNING FLORALS: SPECIAL OCCASION DESIGNS BY CHRISSY VIDEOGRAPHY: ELLE WOODS FILMS HAIR & MAKEUP: HAIR BY MORGAN (HAIRBYMORGAN.WIXSITE. COM/HAIRBYMORGAN)* DRESS & TUXEDO: SOPHIA'S BRIDAL & TUX (SOPHIASBRIDALANDTUX.COM)* CAKE: CLASSIC CAKES STATIONERY: WEDDING STATIONERY BY PSR DESIGNS (PSRDESIGNS.COM/ WEDDING-INVITATIONS)* NEON SIGNS: SIMPLY STUNNING CREATIONS (SIMPLYSTUNNINGCREATIONS. COM)* RENTALS: A CLASSIC PARTY RENTAL MODELS: SIARRA ECKENBOY & JADE PERRY *WeddingDay preferred vendor

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Are you interested in joining us at our next Photographer Collaborative Style Shoot Event?

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Kimberly Kinder Photography

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Photo: Heather Sherrill Photography, Planning: Meg McCormick & Lilly Krambeck

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PRO SPOTLIGHT

Elisha Kaldahl ELISHAKPHOTO

Almost every little girl grows up looking at wedding photos from her parents’ wedding with the dream of someday getting married and having similar pictures to pass on to their future children. Therefore, your wedding photos should perfectly capture your joy so you can look back on them for years to come with smiles plastered to your faces. Your children and children’s children should be able to look at them and hope to be as happy and beautiful on their wedding days.

With ElishaKPhoto, you, your future spouse and timeless photos are the main focus.

This husband and wife duo dream of telling your unique stories through the moments they capture. They know how difficult it can be to get to your wedding day, so they want to make sure they deliver photos that make you feel the same joy and love years from your special day. WeddingDay had an exclusive chance to sit down with Elisha and learn more about what she loves about her job!

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inspired your business? What do you love about the industry the most common question WD: What’s WD: What WD: What keeps you motivated? you work in? you get from couples? What’s your in my live and breathe weddings, and answer to it?

EK: "Ihandwasandbornhavewithspenta camera EK: "We my entire life I love the community that exists you captured a wedding EK: "'Have documenting moments. I love photography, but in this industry. The wedding industry is full of day at my venue?' I have had the I also love running a business. Documenting the love stories of my clients is what keeps me motivated. My wedding photographer never delivered my wedding photos and it still breaks my heart, everyday. I want to give my clients every memory of the best day of their lives, not just for them but also for their grandkids."

professionals that will not only support you but also will drive you to be better; people that I love to work with but have also become my friends."

WD: Tell us about your experience and skills. have spent more than a decade EK: "Icapturing hundreds of wedding

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days. When I walk into any room, I know where the light is without having to think about it. I know how to tweak a pose to make you look your absolute best in photos. I can get through your family formal list efficiently so that you can get to your party. I also have a solid knack for catching grandma busting a move on the dance floor." owner, what do WD: Asyou awishbusiness to accomplish with your

customers? What can a couple look forward to when booking you?

"My goal in serving my clients is to take the moments of their wedding day and turn them into timeless photos they will treasure forever and will live on for generations to come. When a bride books with me I find out what the most important things are to her about her wedding day—the details, friends and family, moments with her future spouse—and I put a priority on documenting those things. I assist with timeline planning to allow my bride to enjoy her day and get the photos she wants."

EK:

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Give us an overview of your services.

What makes your business unique?

"Our philosophy is to do one thing and do it crazy well, so we only capture weddings and engagements. We are a husband and wife wedding photography team. That means that our clients get a second photographer as well as a male and female perspective on their wedding day. As a husband and wife team, we have a succinct style and an unparalleled trust that cannot be duplicated working with any other second photographer." us about your favorite part of WD: Tell your job. What keeps it fun for you? favorite part of being a wedding EK: "My photographer is documenting the

love stories of the couples I get to work with. Like every love story, every wedding day is unique.

Even after hundreds of wedding days I still tear up at some point. There is something so special about bearing witness to such intimate moments. I thrive in chaos so weddings are a natural fit for me."

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opportunity to work in so, so many of our local venues, but I have not shot them all. What I tell my couples is that I can create beautiful images anywhere, and that is the mark of an excellent photographer. While I may not be familiar with your venue, I am familiar with composition and lighting, and I can do that anywhere." are the best tips you have for WD: What helping couples prepare for their big

day? Any other words of wisdom to share?

"Your wedding day is going to go so fast, in the blink of an eye. I want you to enjoy every moment of your wedding day.

Timeline planning is key to this. Create breaks in your day to just be together. I help my couples put their timeline together in a way that allows enough hours of photography coverage and makes sure they have time to be fully present on their wedding day."

EK:

a moment to brag about WD: Take something you’re proud of! am so proud of my sense of EK: "Iadventure.

I am always up for

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trying something new in both my personal and professional life. When I’m not shooting weddings I might be climbing mountains, looking for the perfect taco or seeking new adventures with my husband and kids."

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"Most of my clients are not naturally comfortable in front of the camera.

I use an active posing approach where I encourage my couples to naturally interact.

This not only calms my couples’ nerves but also creates authentic photographs.

EK:

Capturing an engagement session with my couples gives us an opportunity to work together prior to the wedding day. Because this is so important, I include engagement sessions in my most popular collections." are your future goals for your WD: What business? How do you see it growing in the future? am so excited for the future of my EK: "Ibusiness!

In addition to continuing to create timeless images for my wedding clients, I am entering the photography education space to help other photographers grow their businesses as well. I have spent my entire career seeking education to best serve my clients, and I am honored to be able to build back into the photography education space."

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We tell your love story though beautiful, timeless photographs that live on for generations to come. ElishaKphoto is a husband and wife wedding photography team in Indianapolis. We do things a little differently, we only capture weddings and engagements. Our philosophy is, “Do one thing and do it crazy well.“ We take authentic moments on your wedding day and turn them into unique and stunning pieces of are you will treasure forever.

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Magpie Weddings Creative Wedding Solutions

Enjoy the Memories You are Making

www.magpieweddings.com @magpiebtown

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The Real Wedding of LIND S AY & CO N N O R O ' N E A L

TH EME:

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Woodstock Club Indianapolis, IN

“I grew up going to Woodstock Club with my family and have so many wonderful memories from spending so much time at this place,” Lindsay gushes. It was actually the yellow walls in the club that inspired Lindsay to create a sunset theme for her wedding. Being a designer, Lindsay knew the earthy terracottas and warm blush tones would look stunning with the yellow walls at the reception!

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All of Lindsay’s vendors worked together with her to make sure they were achieving what she wanted. Lindsay raves, “I was super fortunate to have a dream team of incredibly talented people work with me, and I miss that. We had a lot of fun!”

PHOTOGRAPHY: JULES KENNEDY PHOTOGRAPHY CEREMONY VENUE: SCOTTISH RITE CATHEDRAL RECEPTION VENUE & CATERING: WOODSTOCK CLUB PLANNING: ANNE ROGERS PRODUCTIONS VIDEOGRAPHY: SAUER PRODUCTIONS FLORALS: THE EMPTY VASE DRESS & BRIDESMAIDS' DRESSES: BHLDN HAIR: DRYBAR INDIANAPOLIS MAKEUP: JULIA WADSWORTH MAKEUP ARTISTRY NAILS: LA BEAUTE SPA MENSWEAR: LOUIE'S TUX SHOP RINGS: DIAMONDS DIRECT STATIONERY: PICKLE PRINTS, LLC CUSTOM PAPER CREATIONS CEREMONY MUSICIANS: LOCKERBIE STRING QUARTET CAKE: THE CAKE BAKE SHOP BAND: COOL CITY BAND TRANSPORTATION: MILLER TRANSPORTATION RENTALS: A CLASSIC PARTY RENTAL BOUQUET RIBBONS: ESO STUDIO

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Contact our Group Sales Manager (317) 261-1200 or sales@hamptondt.com

Host your wedding block at the Hampton Inn Downtown Indianapolis and receive a discounted rate!

Ask about a complimentary suite upgrade!

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DJ Joe Sheets fills the dance floor! From first dance to last, he reads the crowd and controls the music - you will laugh, dance, and enjoy every part of the celebration. Playlists are awesome - but knowing how to read the room and adjust the music to keep the people engaged is why you hire an experienced wedding professional like DJ Joe Sheets.

DJ Joe Sheets is located in Central Indiana and has DJed in multiple states, so no matter where you are, DJ Joe Sheets will be “Bringing the Music to You”!

With every wedding entertainment package you get: - Over 10 years experience as a DJ/Emcee - A controlled, professional wedding emcee (from cocktail hour until the end of the reception) - Cocktail hour music - Dinner music with ambient lighting - Reception music and entertainment with light production - DJ Joe Sheets will bring his camera and take pictures throughout the night and after your photographer leaves. You will receive a flash drive of all of the pictures that he took during your wedding!

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THE BEST MIDWEST BRIDAL SALONS & DESIGNERS TO SHOP FOR

your dream gown The day you find your perfect wedding dress is one of the happiest days in your life, but the process to get you to that dress can be stressful. Luckily, for Midwest brides, there are some fabulous salons that can help guide them to that gorgeous dress while limiting the anxiety that comes with it. All the big cities in the Midwest have something new and unique to guarantee you can find the dress that best reflects your personality and makes you feel like the most beautiful person in the room.

Michigan

Known for its natural beauty, the dresses that fill the boutiques and salons in Michigan reflect that breathtaking scenery. While boasting an elegant collection of wedding dresses, the true bragging point is the people that fill these gorgeous shops.

Obviously, comfort is everything when shopping for a dress. You won't feel beautiful if you don't feel comfortable. All the skilled experts in these shops help you feel comfortable as they listen to what you want and need to make your wedding dress dreams come true!

DETROIT BELOVED BRIDAL Jenna Knott Photography

BECKER'S BRIDAL 155 S. Main St., Fowler, MI 48835 (989) 593-2595 • beckersbridal.com BECKER'S BRIDAL OUTLET 410 Frandor Ave., Lansing, MI 48912 (517) 708-0808 • beckersbridal.com/collections/outlet/ BELOVED BRIDAL 122 S. Main St., Suite 320, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (734) 834-4696 • belovedbridal.com

BECKER'S BRIDAL Johnson Photography LLC

THE WEDDING SHOPPE 2186 Coolidge Hwy, Berkley, MI 48072 (248) 541-1988 • theweddingshoppe.net

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GRAND RAPIDS AMERICA'S BRIDE 3165 Alpine Ave Walker, Michigan 49544 (616) 224-0056 • americasbride.us ANNIE LANE BRIDAL ALLEGAN 137 Brady Street, Allegan, Michigan 49010 (269) 479-1500 • annielanebridal.com ANNIE LANE BRIDAL ZEELAND 152 E Main Ave, Zeeland, Michigan 49464 (616) 439-1001 • annielanebridal.com BIANKA BRIDAL 125 Ottawa Ave. NW., Grand Rapids, MI 49503 (616) 235-9300 • biankabridal.com DEARLY LOVED BRIDAL 101 E Main St, Middleville, MI 49333 (616) 987-0060 • dearlylovedbridal.com

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As a state that was once known as the crossroads of America, Indiana has so much to offer, especially when it comes to wedding gowns. Even with such unique and glamorous dresses, the experts in these stores are who stand out most. Each and every person is dedicated to listening to what you want and need to help you find "the one". If you're looking for a boutique or salon to meet and exceed your expectations, you can't go wrong with any of the ones below!

NORTHERN INDIANA BLUSH BRIDAL & BEAUTY BOUTIQUE 821 Broadway, Fort Wayne, IN 46802 (260) 760-5857 • goaheadandblush.com ELEGANCE WEDDING & EVENING WEAR 2820 Highway Ave, Highland, IN 46322 (219) 923-0977 • elegancewedding.net

ELEGANCE WEDDING & EVENING WEAR Tushona Monét Photography

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JESSICA'S ON MAIN Abbey Elaine Photography

THE WEDDING STUDIO Kristen Bowen Photography

TRUDIE'S BRIDAL & FORMALWEAR Jasmine Norris Photography

CENTRAL INDIANA BLYE'S BRIDAL LOFT 321 N Main St, Kokomo, IN 46901 (765) 452-1219 • blyesbridal.com JESSICA'S ON MAIN 101 E Main St, Ladoga, IN 47954 (765) 366-8750 • jessicasonmain.com SOPHIA'S BRIDAL & TUX COLUMBUS 544 Washington St., Columbus, IN 47201 (812) 375-2223 • sophiasbridalandtux.com SOPHIA'S BRIDAL & TUX FISHERS 8966 E. 96th St., Fishers, IN 46037 (317) 288-2903 • sophiasbridalandtux.com SOPHIA'S BRIDAL & TUX INDIANAPOLIS 2025 E. Southport Rd., Ste. A, Indianapolis, IN 46227 (317) 222-5465 • sophiasbridalandtux.com THE WEDDING STUDIO CARMEL 14250 Clay Terrace Blvd., #120, Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 815-2000 • theweddingstudios.net THE WEDDING STUDIO GREENWOOD 997 E County Line Rd, Suite AA, Greenwood, IN 46143 (317) 743-8000 • theweddingstudios.net TRUDIE'S BRIDAL & FORMALWEAR 53 S Center St, Flora, IN 46929 (765) 414-7636 • trudiesbridalandformalwear.com

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Nationwide

The Midwest expands from the Great Lakes to across the Mississippi River. So many bridal boutiques and salons expand across that large chunk of land. All of them are bursting with professionals ready to help brides feel as beautiful as possible on their special day. But you don't always need an in-person salon to find what you're looking for. Some designer's websites are great tools for finding exactly what you want and where you can buy it. We've added one of our favorite salons outside of our tri-state area and two wonderful designers that will truly help you get that perfect dress to round out our list!

WISCONSIN BUCCI'S BRIDAL 617 Ryan St #210, Pewaukee, WI 53072 (262) 691-9963 • buccisbridal.com

NATIONAL DESIGNERS BADGLEY MISCHKA Available online and at various nationwide retailers hello@badgleymischka.com • badgleymischka.com

CALLA BLANCHE

BUCCI'S BRIDAL Stephanie Sanchez

CALLA BLANCHE Available at various bridal salons across the US & Canada admin@jtaafashiondesign.com • callablanche.com

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Top Left: Amy Straka Photography, Top Middle & Bottom: Scott Tibbles Photography, Top Right: Matthew Whitlock Photography

No dream too big...

No budget too small....

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Gaska String Quartet

Music for all your memorable occasions Martha Bradberry: 574.229.0422 | Candy Thomas: 574.323.7969 | Joyce Davis: 574.229.3147 | Emilie Grondin: 574.229.6070

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Call us today to set up a free consultation meeting with our Wedding Service Coordinator!

Photography: Scott

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Kate knew she wanted a highend wedding for years. Once she was engaged, she began pinning and following planners on Instagram to show her vendors what her vision truly was. When her wedding got postponed for six months due to COVID, the only thing she needed to change was the color palette since her vision was so clear. And we especially love how Heather Sherrill Photography beautifully captured all their happy moments!

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The mothers of the bride and groom teamed up to collect childhood and family photos to use as décor on the reception tables. “It was so special, and they all took the photos home,” Kate gushes.

“I am pretty sure Andrew’s uncle cried when he saw his photo.”

PHOTOGRAPHY: HEATHER SHERRILL PHOTOGRAPHY (HEATHERSHERRILL.COM)* VENUE, CATERING & CAKE: RITZ CHARLES, INC. COORDINATION: EVERY LITTLE THING EVENTS CEREMONY FLORALS: LEFFEL FLORALS ARCH & PLANTERS: BLUE BLOSSOM RENTALS RECEPTION FLORALS: KATHERINE'S FLEUR BAR DRESS: NANCY'S BRIDAL BOUTIQUE BRIDESMAIDS' DRESSES: AZAZIE HAIR & MAKEUP: SHELLEE SUMMERSETT HAIR & MAKEUP MENSWEAR: THE BLACK TUX RINGS: DIAMONDS DIRECT HAIR PIECE: ULYANA ASTER BRIDAL SHOES: BETSY JOHNSON STATIONERY: MINTED DJ: GRAPEVINE PRODUCTIONS REHEARSAL DINNER: PRIME 47 CARMEL HONEYMOON: SERENITY BY COCONUT BAY *WeddingDay preferred vendor 54

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THE EASIEST GUIDE TO changing your last name

AFTER THE WEDDING

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our newlywed bliss can quickly come to an end when it comes time to endure the dreaded task of changing your last name.

The legal process can often take the romance out of taking your significant other’s last name. If you get yourself organized with the proper documents, the process can be less strenuous, allowing you to continue to revel in your newlywed happiness.

1.

GET THE ORIGINAL

3.

APPLY FOR A NEW LICENSE

5.

UPDATE YOUR BANK

Getting a new license from the local Bureau of Motor Vehicles office requires a few documents, namely your old license, the original marriage license and your new Social Security card.

Remember to change your address if you have moved after the wedding.

The easiest way to do this is to visit your local branch in person.

Take your new license, your marriage license and your new Social Security card, and ask for your name to be changed on your account. Request new checks, debit cards and credit cards with your new name.

2.

REQUEST A NEW SOCIAL

4.

CHANGE YOUR LAST NAME

6.

UPDATE YOUR LAST NAME

If you visit the Social Security Administration’s website, you can find an application for a change of name here. This is a free service. Print the application, fill it out, and include any required documents. You can either take your application to a nearby Social Security office or mail it in. You should receive your new card with your new last name in approximately 10 days.

When your new Social Security card comes in the mail, meet with your HR manager at work to switch your name over. This includes payroll, 401k, your insurance benefits, stocks etc.

MARRIAGE LICENSE FROM THE CLERK’S OFFICE The original license should come from the clerk’s office where your license was filed. One should automatically be sent to you a couple weeks after the wedding.

The original document should have a raised seal and your new last name. Also, it’s a good idea to request copies.

SECURITY CARD

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WITH YOUR HR DEPARTMENT

ACCOUNT INFORMATION

ON OTHER MISCELLANEOUS ACCOUNTS As time goes on, you will remember more accounts that your last name must be changed on. Remember to keep all of the necessary documents within reach to easily change your name.

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George Street Photography

Distinctive Designs for Today’s Brides Crystal Springs Florist 1475 Pipestone, Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022 269-925-1167 crystalspringsweddings.com

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STYLE SHOOT

Retro Romance

A N E D G Y, 1 9 7 0 S - I N S P I R E D S T Y L E S H O O T

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aroline Betty of Sweet Caroline Photography was inspired by the rock ‘n’ roll vibes from the 70s when she created this shoot with the help of Thoughtfully Designed Co.! The biggest accent of this shoot was that Caroline didn’t want any long dresses, so the brides are quirky and moody instead of traditional. The makeup styles from lovebloommakeup add to the moody vibe. But, you can’t recreate the 70s without bright colors! Caroline made sure to incorporate some pops of color into each outfit. The neon signs from Simply Stunning Creations also contribute to the flashiness of the 70s!

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love

The broken down vehicles contributed to the allure of this venue.

Caroline knew she wanted old cars and maybe even a motorcycle to bring some vintage touches while still keeping the shoot edgy. We think they create the perfect atmosphere for this shoot!

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PHOTOGRAPHY: SWEET CAROLINE PHOTOGRAPHY VENUE: MEADOWS DESIGN COMPLEX COORDINATION: SWEET LOVERS STYLED SHOOTOUTS TABLE SETTING DESIGN & FLAT LAY: THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED CO. (THOUGHTFULLYDESIGNEDCO.COM)* FLORALS: EMILY'S BACKYARD BLOOMS ATTIRE: CONFETE, WHITE BRICK MARKET RENTALS, ASOS & NASTY GAL HAIR: HAIR BY CARLY SPARKS MAKEUP: LOVEBLOOMMAKEUP (FACEBOOK.COM/ LOVEBLOOMMAKEUP)* & BARE ESTHETICS + BEAUTY CAKE: NOSH DESSERT PARLOUR FURNITURE/BACKDROP RENTALS: RAD DESIGNS AND RENTALS NEON SIGNS: SIMPLY STUNNING CREATIONS (SIMPLYSTUNNINGCREATIONS.COM)* *WeddingDay preferred vendor

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FULLY RENOVATED BARNS • INDOOR & OUTDOOR VENUES APPLE ORCHARD • COFFEE SHOP • FRESH MARKET • HARD CIDER TAPROOM 11466 WEST CARSON CITY ROAD • GREENVILLE MICHIGAN • 48838 WWW.FRUGTHAVENFARM.COM OCCASIONS@FRUGTHAVENFARM.COM

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THE ULTIMATE

PLANNING TOOL

the best guide for the midwest bride

wedding glam guide the ultimate wedding glam guide

9 TO 12 MONTHS BEFORE

2 WEEKS BEFORE

Print this checklist and start a Pinterest beauty board

Confirm beauty appointments

See a dermatologist or esthetician to address any skin concerns

Color, highlight or touch up your hair

Start experimenting with hair colors and growing out hair

Attend facial appointment and/or exfoliate skin

Sign up for a gym membership and commit to going 3x week

Prepare envelopes to tip your beauty team

Set weight-loss goals if desired and launch program

Wear sunscreen at all times outdoors

Begin to research or ask for recommendations on salons

Get lash extensions if desired

Experiment with beauty and skin care products

Change your contact lenses

6 TO 9 MONTHS BEFORE Design skin care routine with selected products Add strength training to workout plan Commit to drinking 5 glasses of water each day Purchase vitamins for energy, hair growth, healthy skin and immune system

4 TO 6 MONTHS BEFORE Secure stylist and makeup artist Begin brow rehab: grow them out and have them professionally shaped Settle on hair color Narrow down hairstyles to top 3 Hit the gym 4-5 days a week with a mix of cardio and strength training

1 TO 2 MONTHS BEFORE

1 WEEK BEFORE Spray tan with at-home product or professional application Get a manicure and pedicure Attend waxing appointments: brows, bikini line, legs, etc.

Pack beauty emergency/touchup kit for the big day Go to bed and wake up around the same time each day

DAYS BEFORE Drink water continuously Wash your hair two days before the wedding Sleep at least 7-8 hours each night Get your engagement ring cleaned Clean your ears Touch up manicure and pedicure

THE WEDDING DAY

Whiten teeth

Drink a full glass of water when you wake up

Get a hair trim

Begin the morning with meditation and stretching

Schedule facial for two weeks before the wedding

Go for a walk alone

Stop shaving if you plan to get a wax

Eat breakfast and pack snacks for the day

Have a trial run of your hair and makeup

Rinse off in the shower; make sure to keep your hair dry

Have a trial spray tan

Attend hair and makeup appointments Take photos of hair and makeup to send back to vendors

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Ask for lip color sample for touchups Spray light perfume SMILE!

CAPTURING ALL THE MESSY, PERFECTLY IMPERFECT, UNPOSED, MOMENTS OF LIFE IN IMAGES.

"Ashley worked with us along the way and when the time came she made sure our day ran smoothly, and it ended up being absolutely amazing. You don’t just get a photographer you get someone who truly cares about her clients, her work and making sure you have the absolute best day no matter!"

-2020 Couple

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TH EME:

Fun & Colorful SEA SON: Spring

VEN UE:

Eiteljorg Museum Indianapolis, IN

The month of May truly inspired Claire for her big day. Claire wanted to emulate fun, color and spontaneity in every aspect of her wedding. With that in mind, Nick and Claire chose not to stick to a rubric or timeline in their planning. In fact, some of her vendors were found by doing random Google searches then reading good reviews. Claire raves, “All of our vendors were terrific, so regardless of how we chose them they all turned out to be truly amazing.”

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This wedding was a family effort that moved Nick to tears. “My cousin married us and helped us through our marriage preparation, another cousin sang and one of my youngest cousins attended the ceremony to be our flower girl,” Claire explains.

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PHOTOGRAPHY: WANDERING HEART PHOTOGRAPHY PLANNING & COORDINATION: DESIGN THE DAY EVENTS VENUE: EITELJORG MUSEUM CATERING: KAHN'S CATERING VIDEOGRAPHY: THE EWING STUDIO FLORALS: ISIBEAL STUDIO DRESS: LELA ROSE BRIDESMAIDS' DRESSES: DESSY GROUP HAIR & MAKEUP: THE BRIDAL BEAUTY TEAM MENSWEAR: THE BLACK TUX BRIDE'S RINGS & JEWELRY: DIAMOND VIEW, INC. GROOM'S RING: BRINKER'S JEWELERS BRIDE'S SHOES: LOEFFLER RANDALL CEREMONY MUSICIANS: THE DECO ENSEMBLE & LINDSEY SCHROEDER CAKE: CLASSIC CAKES STATIONERY: LYONS PAPERIE RECEPTION BAND: ROD TUFFCURLS & THE BENCH PRESS FURNITURE & DÉCOR: VIOLET VINTAGE RENTALS TRANSPORTATION: INDY TROLLEY WEDDING PARTY FAVORS: BOXED UP WELCOME GIFTS: MARIGOLD & GREY GIFTING BALLOONS: ELDERFLOWER DESIGN CUSTOM BARS: WOW FACTORS REHEARSAL DINNER: BOTTLEWORKS HOTEL (BOTTLEWORKSHOTEL.COM)* HONEYMOON: GRAND VELAS RIVIERA NAYARIT *WeddingDay preferred vendor

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TRUE BEAUTY BY DANA

Lexie Moneta Photography

DANA SHIELDS ON-LOCATION MAKEUP ARTIST

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© JL Media

“…the picture perfect day I had always dreamed of” Amanda F., June 2019 Bride

MORE THAN FOUR WALLS AND A CHANDELIER

574-235-9714 • studebakermuseum.org 201 Chapin St., South Bend, IN 46601

© Scott Tibbles Photography

Ask about renting a classic car for your wedding day!

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Cynthia Boyle Photography

Beth Waterman Photography

HAIRBYMORGANN@GMAIL.COM | IG: @HAIRMAKEUPMH | FB: HAIRBYMORGANLLC

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Tushona Monét Photography

INDIANAPOLIS, IN | LOVELIGHTEVENTSLLC@GMAIL.COM | (317) 319-5163 | LOVELIGHTEVENTSLLC.COM

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COVER SHOOT

Modern Glam WEDDINGDAY’S EXCLUSIVE CENTRAL INDIANA COVER SHOOT

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THE VISION Black and white combine with various shades of pink in our Central Indiana digital cover shoot. Traci Fuqua Perkins, owner of LoveLight Events, merged modernity with drama and glamor. “In my heart I was picturing tablescapes that had unique designs and lots of various textures. I also wanted to incorporate unique designs such as neon signs and balloons as they are new trends that are currently being incorporated into weddings,” Traci says. Filling this vast space with intricate décor turned this blank canvas into an extraordinary wedding venue to be captured by the talented Tushona Monét of Tushona Monét Photography.

THE VENUE The Sixpence was chosen as the perfect venue due to its versatility, including both indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception areas. The blank white walls and openness of the rooms allowed Traci and her team to create the design they saw in their heads. But it was the small details that won them over. “You can tell a lot of attention to detail was put into the design of the space,” Traci raves. “I love the black trim throughout the space. The lighting in the space has both modern and glam touches.”

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THE DÉCOR “It was important to use luxury linens that would touch on the glam and drama we wanted to bring into the design,” Traci says. LoveLight Events paid great attention to detail all the way from folding each napkin differently to placing roses and ribbons along the back of the chairs. To incorporate the modern styles of décor, Traci included neon signs from Simply Stunning Creations and a plethora of balloons. An additional touch to this style shoot is the gorgeous live painting of Art by Elise Kate, which brings even more flair to a special day!

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THE LOOKS In true glamorous fashion, five dresses from Sophia’s Bridal and Tux were used in this shoot. It was important for Traci to not only express each of the themes for this shoot but also provide dresses that worked in the fall/winter seasons. Since the dresses were more of the statement pieces, the brides’ hair and makeup, styled by Hair by Morgan, was kept simple to highlight how striking natural beauty can be.

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THE CAKE & DESSERTS Nothing is more stunning than that cake! We are in love with the drama and uniqueness the black and pink confection from Cakes by Madonna brings to the shoot. Cake pops and chocolate-covered strawberries, pretzels and cookies were used to decorate the tables and serve as place cards. Though each dessert is different, they are all tied together with the gold foiling.

THE STATIONERY We all know invitation suites set the tone for the wedding. They're the first clue your guests get to know what to expect on your big day! The invitations and menus by Darling Design Co. are absolutely stunning and perfectly reflect the glamour and drama of this shoot.

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THE FLORALS We are in awe of those fabulous floral arrangements created

by Tori Leigh Events. “It was also important to showcase that even in the fall/winter seasons, you can still have big blooms for your special day,” Traci explains. A combination of various roses and field carnations were used to contribute to the glamorous look. And they bring the drama from the brides’ bouquets to the luxurious tablescapes!

SEE BEHIND T H E scenes View the video at: youtu.be/ Mwn16lzWODg

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PHOTOGRAPHY

Tushona Monét Photography* Indianapolis, IN tushonamonet.com

VENUE

The Sixpence* Whitestown, IN thesixpence.com

DRESSES, JEWELRY & MENSWEAR Sophia's Bridal and Tux* Indianapolis, IN sophiasbridalandtux.com

HAIR & MAKEUP

CAKE & DESSERTS Cakes by Madonna* Indianapolis, IN facebook.com/ CakesbyMadonnaINDY

STATIONERY

PLANNING

Hair by Morgan* Warsaw, IN hairbymorgan.wixsite.com/ hairbymorgan

Darling Design Co.* Marion, IN facebook.com/ DarlingDesignCo765

NEON SIGNS

VIDEOGRAPHY

FLORALS

Simply Stunning Creations* Indianapolis, IN simplystunningcreations.com

LoveLight Events* Indianapolis, IN lovelighteventsllc.com Tori Leigh Events* Indianapolis, IN torileighevents.com

LIVE PAINTING Art by Elise Kate* Indianapolis, IN artbyelisekate.com

Foster Films

RENTALS

A Classic Party Rental

MODELS

Nick and Christina Turner & Taylor Jones

*WeddingDay preferred vendor

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Creating Unmatched Experiences For The Client Who Likes To Impress!

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Find your perfect dress

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Tushona Monét Photography

Custom Neon Signs & Rentals

hello@simplystunningcreations.com • simplystunningcreations.com

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Creating custom wedding stationery • Invitations • RSVP’s • Save the Dates • Name / Table Settings • Wax Seals, Ribbons, Wraps

Darling Design Co Cameron Martin 765.210.7701 DarlingDesignCo.765@gmail.com FB: Darling Design Co IG: DarlingDesignCo.765

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Meet the Cover Team

Traci Fuqua Perkins L O VEL IG HT EVEN T S

THE WEDD ING PROS BEHIND THE SHOOT

Shelby Henry + Chris Henry T HE SIXPE NCE WEDDING + EVENT S PACE Shelby Henry, a seasoned photographer and videographer, teamed up with her father, Chris Henry, to bring her vision of a beautiful and purpose-built event space to life. The Sixpence Wedding + Event Space offers couples an 8,000-square-foot barn, outdoor and indoor ceremony spaces and countless features curated especially to help host your unique celebration.

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Traci is the owner of LoveLight Events based in Indianapolis. Traci uses her background in accounting to focus on all the little details associated with each wedding she and her team help plan and coordinate. It is important to Traci that each LoveLight Events couple is able to enjoy their wedding day and take in each memorable moment stress free!

Tushona Monét TU S HO N A M O N ÉT PHO TOG R A P H Y Tushona Monét Photography is an Indianapolis-based luxury wedding photographer who has been blessed to travel the world capturing the purest moments of her beautiful clients' love stories. She takes pride in building lifelong relationships by creating images that will allow them to relive each moment through every photo. When she's not shooting, she is usually hanging on her couch watching Master Chef Junior with her little boys. Creating new recipes is her jam! She's also super obsessed with succulents and live plants.

Victoria Serrano + Chelsea Cottman

Jessica Limeberry

T O R I LEIGH EVENTS

Jessica Limeberry is the owner of Sophia's Bridal and Tux, a bridal boutique with three locations right here in Indiana. In addition to being a mom of four and the wife to an Army officer, Jessica got her start in the wedding industry as a wedding photographer and fell in LOVE with all of the brides, their families and celebrating with them! Sophia's Bridal and Tux focuses on creating amazing experiences for brides, bringing an amazing exclusive collection of wedding dresses to Indiana and having stylists who are experts at all things bridal!

Victoria and Chelsea have dedicated themselves to creating experiences that wow and impress! Their great attention to detail and flawless execution make them the best fit for the client who wants to impress their guests with an umatched experience. With over five years of experience in the event industry, they specialize in wedding planning and floral design. Every client's vision is created with their personal style and tastes in mind. Their ultimate goal is to provide a stress-free planning experience for both the client and event professional!

S O PHIA'S BRIDAL & TU X

Morgan Harley

Madonna Estep

H A IR BY MORGAN

C AK ES BY M ADO N N A

Morgan is an on-location bridal hairstylist and makeup artist with 8+ years in the bridal industry.

From airbrush makeup, braids and updos to soft curls, Morgan is your one-stop bridal beauty vendor.

Madonna is a full-time employee, full-time mom and full-time owner of Cakes by Madonna LLC. She's been creating cakes for roughly 15 years and puts her whole heart into every order. She says, "I truly enjoy seeing the smiles on faces of guests as they eat their cake!"

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Carly Vogel

Cameron Martin DARL IN G DES IG N C O .

Carly is the owner of Simply Stunning Creations, an Indianapolis-based business. They offer custom LED neon signs as well as rentals, to add that something extra to your wedding day décor! All handmade items are from the USA and can be picked up in the local Indianapolis market or shipped directly to you!

Cameron Martin is the creative brain behind Darling Design Co. She started this business in 2020 after struggling to find the perfect invitation suite for her own wedding. She now provides brides with a unique and completely custom approach to wedding stationery. Each bride enjoys a oneon-one meeting where they discuss and find the couple's vision for their wedding suite. As Cameron says, “Wedding invitations are everyone’s first impression of your big day!”

Julia Elise Colle

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Elise Jefferson

Devon Foster

AR T BY ELISE KATE

F O S TER F IL M S

Elise is a live wedding painter based out of Indianapolis, Indiana. She specializes in capturing the beautiful characteristics of a wedding scene live on canvas.

Devon is the owner of Foster Films, a Midwest wedding videography business with a passion for storytelling. He says, "I love being a part of a couple’s wedding day. Yes, I love my job of videoing everything, but more than that even—for a few hours I get the joy of serving two people on the dreamiest day of their lives. I often find myself so immersed in that service and love that I feel like I am entering into the dreamy part myself. I believe marriage is a beautiful sacred creation and it fills my heart when I get to witness that love as I'm doing something I love."

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Custom cakes, cookies & desserts of all kinds!

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Engaged in the Midwest CONGRATS TO OUR RECENTLY ENGAGED COUPLES! Nicole + Joe

Brey + Nate / Marissa Rae Photography

Chantel + Blaise / Rachel Nessia Photography Ryleigh + Jesse / Boulder Creek Photography

Tiffany + Cody / Latosha Pollard Photography

Molly + Tim / Kylie Hinson Photography

DID YOU RECENTLY GET ENGAGED? WE WANT TO FEATURE YOU! Submit your engagement story to us at weddingday-online.com/submityour-engagement and we may feature you on our social media channels or in the next issue of WeddingDay!

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MIDWEST WEDDING

Vendor Guide

BIANKA Bridal

Bee Entertainment

Grand Rapids, MI, 616.235.9300

Serving Michigan, Northern

biankabridal.com

Indiana & Chicago, 989.415.0616 michigansbestdjs.com

Blye's Bridal Loft Kokomo, IN, 765.452.1219

DJ Joe Sheets

BAKERIES & DESSERTS

BÜK Weddings & Co.

blyesbridal.com

Indianapolis, IN, 765.586.3818

Bert's Bakery

Kalamazoo, MI, 269.491.7603

See ad on page 37.

djjoesheets.com

Kalamazoo, MI, 269.349.2091

bukweddings.com

bertsbakery.com

See ad on page 50.

Cakes by Madonna

Hair by Morgan

Indianapolis, IN

Warsaw, IN

facebook.com/

hairbymorgan.wixsite.com/

Sophia's Bridal & Tux

CakesbyMadonnaINDY

hairbymorgan

Indianapolis, IN, 317.222.5465

See ad on page 96.

See ad on page 77.

sophiasbridalandtux.com

Meg Rodgers, Harpist

See ad on page 89.

Saint Joseph, MI, 269.429.6377

Flour House Cakes & Co.

LoveBloomMakeup

Grand Rapids, MI,

Indianapolis, IN, 765.337.6877

The Wedding Shoppe

flourhousecakes.com

facebook.com/lovebloommakeup

Berkley, MI, 248.541.1988

FLORISTS

See ad on page 66.

theweddingshoppe.net

Alex Nazar Floral

See ad on page 35.

Calla Blanche Serving USA & beyond,

Gaska String Quartet

callablanche.com

South Bend, IN, 574.229.0422 facebook.com/gaskastringquartet

megrodgers.net

Gabby's Cakes & More

Oakland County, MI,

Indianapolis, IN, 317.440.7720

Rare Bird Beauties

BRIDAL SHOWS

609.920.3319

gabbyscakesandmore.com

Chicago, IL, 773.407.1610

Bridal Spectacular

alexnazarfloral.com

rarebirdbeauties.com

South Bend, IN, 574.243.4060

See ad on page 51.

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See ad on page 49.

indianabridalspectacular.net

Fenton, MI, 586.610.5560

True Beauty by Dana

migreatlakescakes.com

Valparaiso, IN, 219.765.5938

Sweet T's Cakes & Confections

Crystal Springs Florist Benton Harbor, MI,

truebeautymakeupartist.com

Engaged Indiana

269.925.1167

See ad on page 74.

Throughout Indianapolis area

crystalspringsflorist.net

engagedindiana.com

See ad on page 60.

Richland, MI, 269.615.8021 sweettscakesandconfections.com

See ad on page 47.

BRIDAL SALONS & DESIGNERS

See ad on inside back cover.

America's Bride

Lopshire Flowers

Tameka's Cakes & Desserts

Grand Rapids, MI, 616.224.0056

CATERERS & BARTENDING

Fort Wayne, IN, 260.493.1581

Fort Wayne, IN, 260.305.1748

americasbride.us

Distinctive Catering

lopshireflowers.com

tamekascakes.com

See ad on page 38.

Wyoming, MI, 866.802.7266

Two Sons Cakery

Annie Lane Bridal

Springville, IN, 812.727.0323

Zeeland, MI 616.439.1001

Fork It Grazing

765.743.3597

twosonscakery.com

annielanebridal.com

Chicago, IL, 779.994.7190

rubiaflowermarket.com

forkitfoods.com/grazing

See ad on page 32.

BEAUTY & SPA

Badgley Mischka

614 Beauty

Serving USA & beyond,

ENTERTAINMENT

Tori Leigh Events

Serving Ohio, 614.563.7141

badgleymischka.com

Absolute Entertainment

Indianapolis, IN, 317.602.6886

distinctivecatering.com

614beauty.com

Rubia Flower Market West Lafayette, IN,

Northern Michiana,

torileighevents.com

Becker's Bridal

574.202.8467

See ad on page 88.

Alea Beauty

Fowler, MI, 989.593.2595

djmichiana.com

Columbus & Cleveland, OH,

beckersbridal.com

614.721.9609

See ad on page 45.

aleabeauty.co

Truer Design Anna Hagen, Harpist

Byron Center, MI, 616.460.8776

Serving Michiana, 574.538.9396

truerdesign.com

annahagenharpist.com

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JEWELERS

Hetler Photography LLC

Zoe Jane Studios

Thoughtfully Designed Co.

Diamonds Direct

Sparta, MI, 231.519.0165

Indianapolis, IN, 317.840.1790

Indianapolis, IN, 517.581.0060

Indianapolis, IN, 317.575.8555

hetlerphotography.com

zoejanestudios.com

thoughtfullydesignedco.com

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