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We often think of spring as a time of rebirth—the blooming of flowers, the lively buzz of animal life—and summer representing a time where we embark on new adventures. Knowing that, I can think of no better time than our spring/summer issues to announce my new role as Owner and Publisher of WeddingDay Magazine! I've enjoyed working with so many of our advertiser partners, talented Midwest vendors and wedding planning couples in my role as Creative Director, and am excited to further foster those relationships, continue to inspire our brides and groomsto-be and collaborate on future projects together.
With that said, I hope you enjoy this new issue which is filled with an abundance of fresh and exciting ideas, stunning real weddings and inspiration-rich style shoots. You won't want to miss our bright, bold and vintage cover shoot at Biltwell Event Center in Indianapolis, Indiana and you'll go wild over the winner and runners-up of our 2021 Style Shoot Design Contest, sponsored by AAYS Event Rentals! And be sure to check out five of the Midwest's newly engaged couples ready to tie the knot. So, whether you're just beginning the wedding planning process or you're searching for those few final touches, there's plenty to get inspired of in the pages of this issue. I'm excited to embark on this new journey with you, Cheers to new beginnings!
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in this issue..
26 STYLE SHOOT Periwinkle Paradise: A Pantone-Inspired Style Shoot
12 REAL WEDDING
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Rustic Industrial: The Real Wedding of Olivia & Quentin at INDUSTRY
The Winner of our 2021 Style Shoot Design Contest, Sponsored by AAYS Event Rentals
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Whimsical Elegance: The Real Wedding of Alex & Connor at The Wilds
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Bright & Bold Vintage: Our Exclusive Central Indiana Cover Shoot
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Engaged in the Midwest: 5 Midwest Couples Ready to Tie the Knot
86 THE COVER TEAM Meet the Team: The Vendors Behind Our Central Indiana Cover Shoot
about the cover photographer ELISHA KALDAHL PHOTOGRAPHY
Elisha Kaldahl Photography is a husband and wife wedding photography team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They tell your love story through beautiful, timeless photographs that live on for generations to come. They say, "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 the authentic moments of your wedding day and turn them into unique and stunning pieces of art you will treasure forever." WEDDINGDAY
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The couple was able to create their invitation suite and signage. “We designed a unique, minimalist program to include the wedding day timeline, fun facts about us and a ‘today in history on June 4’ historic events section. We also included a QR code for the dinner menu and seating chart,” Olivia raves.
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Olivia and Quentin highlighted their favorite donut shop, Long's Bakery, by personalizing to-go bags with the phrase "as Long's as you love me."
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THE ULTIMATE
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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
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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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legance meets the 2022 Pantone Color of the Year in this Indianapolis style shoot! "My idea was to show off the Pantone color in a luxurious way,” Beth of Beth Waterman Photography explains. Her venue, Ivory Foundry Weddings & Events, was the perfect backdrop to show off her vision, too. Despite its industrial touches, the venue is an excellent spot for a wedding of any theme, especially one of luxury. Just check out those glamorous chandeliers! The silk gown and white tuxedo jacket help amplify the beauty of the shoot without overwhelming the periwinkle. And we love that so many of the rentals used are part of the venue's own collection! WEDDINGDAY
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Beth designed all of the stationery for the shoot. “I knew I wanted gold acrylic and struggled to find many who could create it, so it was time to learn a new skill!”
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Making us feel as though we were dropped right into an exotic rainforest, this talented team designed a perfect representation of our Go Wild theme, titled “Urban Jungle Glam”, for Follow Your Arrow Photography to capture. Despite discussing all the themes with the creative team, Go Wild was the theme that resonated most with everyone. The team raves, “We loved being able to incorporate the wild theme in every aspect—from live snakes to the details on the cake!” They wanted to add glam to the theme and think the contrast between the faux animal pelts paired with the crystal dinnerware brings that glamorous element. The uniquely designed stationery also gives all the wild vibes!
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To unify the shoot's theme with the bride, the team wanted her to look edgy. “We went BIG!” they gush. “Our artists added gold flakes and rhinestones to our bride’s face in an animal pattern and finished the look with a smokey eye.” The gown also had to bring the glamour and edge, and the team felt this beaded one from Here Comes the Dress was the perfect juxtaposition to the bold makeup!
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The cake from Steel City Bakery was kept rather classic to not overpower the shoot with too many complex details. Pantone's Ultimate Gray was added in the bottom to represent elephant hide. No jungle would be complete without voluminous plants and colorful blooms! Thode Floral provided moth orchids and anthurium to bring the jungle to life while pampas grass and dried palms brought more of a savannah feel to the shoot. The team also used yellow roses to incorporate Pantone's Illuminating to the look.
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The Ivory Foundry was the perfect venue for this shoot. With open floor plans to provide space for all of a couple’s guests and large windows to let in plenty of natural light, the team was able to fill it to the brim with light and airy pastel details! The chandeliers overhead helped the team capture the elegant feel they were hoping for, too. As always, it was the décor and details that really brought this shoot to life. The balloon wall, grooms’ bow ties and stunning centerpieces feed into the subtle polka dot theme. We are also obsessed with the unique cigar lounge and champagne flute wall! The four-tiered cake is almost too glamorous to eat. We are especially in love with the pastel watercolor design throughout the cake’s icing and those beautiful fondant flowers. Both the blue and gray suits are gorgeous and look great with the pastel bow ties, but we can all agree the luxurious polka-dot cape on the officiant's suit steals the show. Nothing adds more regality and dramatic flair than a cape!
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Theme: Avant Garde
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The dark cake is so elegant! Kay says, “The cake direction was to mirror the dark makeup of the bride.” We are obsessed with the way the square bottom tier contrasts with the classic round top tiers! “Finding a dress boutique with non-traditional attire was more difficult,” Kay shares. Both of the dresses the team ended up choosing were perfect for the mood they were trying to set. The black dress brings glamour and pushes the limits to what a wedding dress can be while the gray one brings one of the Pantone Colors of the Year into the shoot in a unique way. The faux hawk on the bride and her dark makeup amp up the moodiness! PHOTOGRAPHY: KAY WARNER PHOTOGRAPHY, SHANE CLEMINSON PHOTOGRAPHER & REGION WEDDINGS VENUE: AVENUE 912 DRESSES & TUXEDO: ELEGANCE WEDDING & EVENING WEAR FLORALS: TASTEFULLY KATIE STATIONERY: YOUR LITTLE DETAILS (YOURLITTLEDETAILS.COM)* HAIR: AVA MICHAEL BEAUTIQUE MAKEUP: EMILY DUPRE BEAUTY CAKE: ALLIECAKES CUSTOM CAKES RENTALS: HOW SWEET IT IS EVENTS *WeddingDay preferred vendor WEDDINGDAY 47
Theme: Go Wild This exotic bohemian beach elopement was inspired by the complications COVID has brought to elopements. “With COVID, couples have had to forfeit their destination weddings and decrease their guest count. This shoot shows couples the perfect way to celebrate as if you are eloping in the tropics,” Brittany from 1945 Event Co. raves. The creative team wanted to bring the tropics to the beach! You can’t have a jungle without plenty of leopard print, bold colors and greenery! The team also wanted to combine multiple textures to the scene to create a fun and inviting environment. One of their favorite designs is the colorful plates and place settings to make an ombré effect as you move down the table.
FINALIS T The dessert table is a highlight of the shoot. Brittany explains, “There were two specialty cocktails available for guests as well as assorted fun colored macarons, candies and the perfect simple beachy cake topped with a tropical flower for the bride and groom to cut.” Silk flowers made up the bouquet and boutonnière. Rich tropical greens and white hydrangeas made up both the bouquet and the floral detail on the triangular arbor. The creative team went a different route with the bridal attire. Instead of a traditional dress, they leaned into the beachy theme with a bathing suit and cover-up! For the bride's makeup and hair, the team kept it fun with waves and bright eye makeup. They also added a flower crown for some of the shots to bring in a more boho feel.
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Calling all photographers! Is it your dream to participate in a WeddingDay style shoot with a talented team of vendors? Do you want to elevate your brand by getting your work published? WeddingDay Magazine is excited to announce our 2022 “Photographer Collaborative Style Shoot Event”! Not only will you network with the best of the best Midwest wedding vendors and learn tips of the trade in photography and getting published, but you’ll receive a full-page image in WeddingDay’s next digital issue!
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Both loving all things outdoors—camping, gardening, etc.—Alex and Connor wanted a wedding that showed off the beauty of nature. The venue was the perfect place to host a simple yet elegant celebration that brought the outdoors to the forefront. Thanks to recommendations from other couples, Alex and Connor were able to find not only this fabulous venue for their wedding, but also wonderful vendors that helped bring their vision to life. “We wanted to go all-in on the flower budget and make the August wedding look like a garden in full bloom,” Alex gushes. We say, mission accomplished! WEDDINGDAY
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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. (317) 513-1984 • ELISHAKPHOTO.COM • WEDDINGS@ELISHAKPHOTO.COM WEDDINGDAY
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The Vision When Miranda Schroeder of Thoughtfully Designed Co. started to dream up this shoot, she wanted to add a fun element to a normally sincere wedding day. “The vision was to bring a fun and lighthearted feel to a very serious occasion. The idea was inspired by the spring wildflowers and a collection of bold, bright images found on Pinterest,” she shares. We think the idea was beautifully brought together by all the amazing members of the team, and Elisha Kaldahl Photography captured all of its stunning beauty! WEDDINGDAY
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The Decor “We used a ton of amazing rentals from Violet Vintage,” Miranda gushes. “We used white wire chairs for the ceremony, a diamond ceremony backdrop, hairpin leg table, a mix of eclectic chairs around the dining table and a vintage spindle table for the sweetheart.” Everywhere you look, there are all kinds of pops of color and classic elements. One of our favorites is the yellow vintage couch in the photo lounge!
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The Venue Biltwell Event Center gave our shoot a unique touch with its various textures and moody elements. From the wooden floors to the brick walls and the large windows filling the venue with natural light, every section of this space adds a different style to the photos. From fun to serious, this venue is perfect for any celebration!
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The Looks We used two gorgeous dresses from Sophia's Bridal and Tux for this shoot. "The first dress was a floral embroidered ceremony dress and the reception dress was a convertible gown to tea length dress,” Miranda explains. Fun vintage accents were brought in with the ceremony dress while the reception dress was the perfect length and style to dance the night away! Exotic Perfection’s bold red lip is vintage chic and the bride’s boho low bun hairstyle works beautifully with both looks. We also love the vintage lace gloves and cat-eye sunglasses added to the reception look!
The Florals Taking advantage of every opportunity to bring bright tones into this shoot, Urban Contessa Florals added lots of blooms with color. Along with the green foliage, the centerpieces pop with bright pink and a sunset orange hue. In the photo lounge, yellows and whites are coupled with the mustard couch. The bride’s bouquet and groom’s boutonniere incorporate the same bright pink and sunset orange to bring warmth and fun into the shoot!
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the scenes View the video at: youtu.be/ o1DnLvqpoiw
The Cake Take a look at that delicious and beautiful cake from Sprinkled With Love! To not distract from the colorful shoot, the three-tiered cake was kept simple. With a basic, white-frosted base, it served as the perfect blank canvas to bring delicate beauty to life. Miranda added loose, colorful petals to the frosting to keep with the bright and bold theme. We think it is such a fun idea to spruce up a normally classic cake!
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PLANNING Thoughtfully Designed Co.* Indianapolis, IN thoughtfullydesignedco.com
HAIR & MAKEUP Exotic Perfection* Indianapolis, IN exoticperfection.com
VENUE Biltwell Event Center* Indianapolis, IN biltwelleventcenter.com
DRESSES & MENSWEAR Sophia’s Bridal & Tux* Indianapolis, Keystone & Columbus, IN and Louisville, KY sophiasbridalandtux.com
FLORALS Urban Contessa Florals
VIDEOGRAPHY Chitwood Media
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Meet the Cover Team THE WEDDING PROS BEHIND THE SHOOT
Monica Sleva, Deonna Wheeler, Maranda Brooks + Kayla McNair BILTWEL L EVEN T C EN TER The Biltwell Sales Team is happy to represent the beautiful Biltwell Event Center! Owner Taki Sawi's vision of the Biltwell all started in 2014 and has been ever-changing since. Throughout renovations, they have been careful to keep the details and charm of the original structure. You will see the character in every room you step foot in whether that is the original exposed brick, freight elevator, antique fire doors, hardwood floors or even the bank vault. Biltwell opened its doors to their first event in 2015 and they haven’t stopped since. They say, "When it comes to our clients, we have made it our mission to become a one-stop shop for all your event needs and giving our all in everything we do to make your day special and unforgettable. Our goal is to have seamless events that you and your guests will remember for years to come, and with our experienced team, you will have just that! Now let’s start planning!"
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Elisha + Brian Kaldahl ELISHA KAL DAHL PHO TO G RAPHY Elisha Kaldahl Photography is a husband and wife wedding photography team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They tell your love story through beautiful, timeless photographs that live on for generations to come. They say, "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 the authentic moments of your wedding day and turn them into unique and stunning pieces of art you will treasure forever."
Miranda Schroeder
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After planning her own wedding and hosting numerous parties and events, Miranda left her corporate marketing career and stepped into the wedding planning and coordination space to help couples create a day that is as unique as their story. With an MBA, she is organized, efficient and a budget wizard. Miranda, along with the Thoughtfully Designed team, are here to make your wedding day as beautiful and stress-free as possible.
Mother-daughter duo Asia and Olivia White began their floral business, Urban Contessa Florals, in 2017. Together they have built an illustrious career by combining their organic, garden-style florals with superb customer service. They are fortunate to create stunning florals for the most memorable weddings and events. Their latest project, 600 EAST Event Venue marries many of the function and design details realized through their experience in the event industry. They have created a space that effortlessly pairs their design ingenuity with their refined, no fuss style.
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Jessica Limeberry S O PHIA'S BRIDAL & TU X 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!
Pauline Ray WEDDING STATIONERY BY PS R DES IGNS Pauline S. Ray is the owner and creative mind of Wedding Stationery by PSR Designs where handcrafted and customized wedding stationery is created. She says, "I absolutely love working with couples to create their wedding stationery which sets the tone for their special day. I'm on this journey with you."
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Kirsten Wong + Makala Thomas EX O TIC PERF EC TION Kirsten and Makala started Exotic Perfection over three years ago, each with their own goals and dreams in mind. Kirsten has been a licensed cosmetologist for the last 12 years and absolutely loves the industry and Makala has been certified/licensed for the last 6 years and still continues to grow her education! They each have a huge passion for not only the beauty industry, but the wedding industry as well. They strive to do their best to ensure you feel as beautiful as you look on your special day.
Kimari Barry
Team Violet Vintage Rentals
SP R INKLED W ITH LOVE Kimari is the founder and owner of Sprinkled With Love LLC. Sprinkled With Love specializes in luxurious buttercream cakes thoughtfully embellished to bring your cake visions to life. Using premium quality ingredients, they not only aim to fulfill flavor-driven results but to also be the highlight of your unique celebration.
VIO L ET VIN TAG E REN TAL S Violet Vintage Rentals is an Indianapolis-based wedding and party rental company that was established in 2013 with the intention of bringing uniqueness and authenticity to weddings and events. Their focus is to provide well thought out pieces that have both functionality and design to their clients.
Josh + Morgan Chitwood C HITWO O D M EDIA Josh and Morgan are a husband and wife duo, parents of three little boys and award-winning documentary filmmakers. They often describe their wedding films as "living scrapbooks" and believe each detail of your wedding day is worth cherishing forever. They say, "Our films are story-driven and our heart is to reflect the deeper meaning of what makes your wedding day memorable."
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Vendor Guide
BRIDAL SHOWS
JEWELERS
Engaged Indiana
Diamonds Direct
Throughout Indianapolis area
Indianapolis, IN, 317.575.8555
engagedindiana.com
diamondsdirect.com
See ad on inside back cover. Impress Jewelry Creations
BAKERIES & DESSERTS
True Beauty by Dana
ENTERTAINMENT
Granger, IN, 574.855.4491
Azucar Rococo
Valparaiso, IN, 219.765.5938
Gaska String Quartet
impressjewelers.com
Schiller Park, IL, 773.799.1845
truebeautymakeupartist.com
South Bend, IN, 574.229.0422
azucarrococo.com BRIDAL SALONS & DESIGNERS
facebook.com/gaskastringquartet
MENSWEAR
See ad on page 71.
SuitShop
Equinox Pastries & Pops
America's Bride
Byron Center, MI, 616.916.9537
Grand Rapids, MI, 616.224.0056
Meg Rodgers, Harpist
suitshop.com
equinoxpastriesandpops.com
americasbride.us
Saint Joseph, MI, 269.429.6377
See ad on back cover.
See ad on page 33.
megrodgers.net
Chicago, IL, 773.303.6006
Gracey's Goodies
OFFICIANTS
Leo-Cedarville, IN, 260.627.2771
Badgley Mischka
FLORISTS
At-the-Altar
graceysgoodies.com
USA
B. Petal Company
Serving Illinois, Indiana,
badgleymischka.com
Pierceton, IN, 260.591.0789
Wisconsin & the East Coast
bpetalcompany.com
847.908.5399
Homestead Kitchen Westland, MI, 734.956.5924
Blye's Bridal Loft
homesteadkitchen.net
Kokomo, IN, 765.452.1219
Crystal Springs Florist
blyesbridal.com
Benton Harbor, MI,
See ad on page 5.
269.925.1167
PHOTOGRAPHERS
crystalspringsflorist.net
Amber Knight Photography
See ad on page 56.
Bloomington, IN
Sprinkled With Love
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The Bridal Suite of Louisville
See ad on page 91.
Louisville, KY, 502.244.2909
Sweet T's Cakes & Confections
See ad on page 66.
amberknightphotography.com
thebridalsuiteoflouisville.com
Design Quintessentials
See ad on page 23.
West Bloomfield Township, MI
Amelia Kinser Photography
248.973.8966
Indiana, 765.416.2496
designquintessentials.com
ameliakinserphotography.com
thefrockbridal.com
Flowers for Dreams
Aubrey Lynn Photography
See ad on page 9.
Detroit, MI, 313.230.0393
Indianapolis, IN, 317.401.6650
flowersfordreams.com/detroit
aubreylynnphoto.com
See ad on page 55.
See ad on page 6.
Gardenground Floral
Buenas Vibras Photography
Holland, MI
Chicago, IL, 312.434.5127
gardengroundfloral.com
buenasvibrasphotography.com
Richland, MI, 269.615.8021 sweettscakesandconfections.com
The Frock Bridal House
See ad on page 57.
Bloomington, IN, 812.668.2841
BEAUTY & SPA
at-the-altar.com
Blushing Beauty & Co. Mishawaka, IN
Sarah Kolis Custom Designs
blushingbeautyandco.com
Detroit, MI, 248.842.4551 sarahkolis.com
BÜK Weddings & Co. Kalamazoo, MI, 269.491.7603
Sophia's Bridal & Tux
bukweddings.com
Indianapolis, IN, 317.222.5465
See ad on page 38.
sophiasbridalandtux.com
Now & Forever Flower Boutique
Caroline Brewer Photography
See ad on page 84.
River Rouge, MI, 734.436.1386
Indiana
nowandforeverflowers.com
carolinebrewerphotography.com
Exotic Perfection Noblesville, IN
The Wedding Shoppe
exoticperfection.com
Berkley, MI, 248.541.1988
SunflowerKate Florals
Chantel Miller Photography
See ad on page 90.
theweddingshoppe.net
Columbus, OH, 614.285.3826
Bristol, IN
See ad on page 36.
sunflowerkateflorals.com
chantelmillerstorytelling.com
Grand Rapids, MI, 616.831.0046
Tori Leigh Events
Clever Candid Photography
prettycommitteebeauty.com
Indianapolis, IN, 317.602.6886
Fraser, MI, 586.808.2854
torileighevents.com
clevercandidphotography.com
The Pretty Committee
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See ad on page 20.
Dave Thompson Photography
Phern Joy LLC
Ryan Abney Event Design
Burns Special Events
Elkhart, IN, 574.238.9890
Grand Rapids, MI, 616.747.0354
Detroit, MI, 248.821.1128
Mishawaka, IN, 574.259.4807
davesphotoworld.com
phernjoy.com
ryan-abney.com
burnsrentals.com
See ad on page 58.
See ad on page 51.
ElishaKPhoto
Smitten Mitten Photography
Indianapolis, IN, 317.513.1984
Farmington Hills, MI,
Simply Unforgettable Occasions
Midwest Rentals
elishakphoto.com
734.606.9721
Kalamazoo, MI, 269.363.6597
Lafayette, IN, 765.423.5543
See ad on page 73.
smittenmittenphotography.com
simplyunforgettableoccasions.com
midwestrentalsinc.com
See ad on page 54.
See ad on page 92.
See ad on page 32.
Goshen, IN
Vilma Maria Photographer
Special Occasions, LLC
The Tipsy Burro
ennaphotos.com
Fort Wayne, IN, 260.609.0703
Serving Michigan, 616.826.7082
Ada, MI, 616.204.1018
facebook.com/
specialoccasionsmi.com
thetipsyburro.com
Styled by Stephanie
STATIONERY
Detroit, MI, 248.931.4401
Darling Design Co.
styledby-stephanie.com
Marion, IN, 765,210.7701
Enna Kaser Photography
Heather Beckham Photography
vilmamariaphotographer
South Bend, IN, 662.436.8065
See ad on page 21.
heatherbeckham.com PLANNERS/COORDINATORS Jessie Silva
1945 Event Co.
Grand Rapids, MI,
Bath, MI, 517.488.2720
Styled Event Design
DarlingDesignCo765
jessiesilva.com
1945eventco.com
Clarkston, MI
See ad on page 7.
See ad on page 52.
facebook.com/
styledeventdesign.com All in the Details
East to West Studio
Kai Davis Photography
Indianapolis, IN, 317.821.7526
Thoughtfully Designed Co.
Morton, IL, 815.848.8340
Detroit, MI, 248.508.3229
detailsindy.com
Indianapolis, IN, 517.581.0060
easttoweststudio.com
kdpwedding.com
See ad on page 4.
thoughtfullydesignedco.com See ad on page 72.
ARC Design Studios
Fort Wayne, IN
Kara Hanes Photography
Detroit, MI, 586.322.3968
Unveiled Weddings & Events
Grand Rapids, MI, 616.835.6143
arcdesignstudios.com
Valparaiso, IN, 219.512.5620
karahanesphotography.com Emmaleigh White Wedding
Lee Morgan Designs leemorgandesigns.etsy.com
yourunveiledevent.com
The Lettering Grove
See ad on page 67.
Indianapolis, IN
Lindsay Elaine Photography
& Event Planning
Kalamazoo, MI
Mason, MI, 517.703.4334
REGISTRIES
lindsayelaine.com
ewhiteweddingplanner.com
Crate & Barrel
The Paper Creation
Indianapolis, IN, 317.818.9900
Detroit, MI, 734.968.7733
Megan Judith Photography
EXL Events Co.
crateandbarrel.com
thepapercreation.com
Kalamazoo, MI, 269.779.2208
New Buffalo, MI, 219.628.4360
meganjudithphotography.com
instagram.com/
Williams Sonoma
PSR Designs of Indiana
leigha.exleventsco
Indianapolis, IN, 317.848.1431
Indianapolis, IN, 317.759.0625
See ad on page 53.
williams-sonoma.com
psrdesigns.com
mikalh.com
In the Details Weddings
RENTALS/LINENS
See ad on page 8.
Grand Rapids, MI
AAYS Event Rentals
Your Little Details
inthedetailsweddings.com
Mishawaka, IN, 574.256.1110
Chicagoland &
aaysrental.com
Southwest Michigan
See ad on page 39.
yourlittledetails.com
lovelighteventsllc.com
Bubbly LaBlu
Zé Design Studio
See ad on page 10.
Michiana
Northwest Indiana &
bubblylablu.com
Chicagoland, 219.501.0801
Mika LH Photography
theletteringgrove.com
See ad on page 85.
Bloomington, IN, 812.606.6222
Moonrae Photography Detroit, MI, 812.606.6222
LoveLight Events LLC
moonraephotography.com
Indianapolis, IN, 317.319.5163
Penny Ralene Photography Detroit, MI, 248.224.0804 pennyralenephotography.com
Love Story Weddings and Events
zedesignstudio.com
Northern Indiana & Chicago lovestoryweddingevents.com
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The Indianapolis
Hampton Inn
Public Library
Indianapolis Downtown
Indianapolis, IN, 317.275.4200
Indianapolis, IN, 317.261.1200
events.imcpl.org
hamptoninn3.hilton.com
See ad on page 19.
See ad on page 22. INDUSTRY VENUES
Indianapolis, IN, 317.207.0144
Alaska Haus
industry.828venues.com
Caledonia, MI
See ad on page 11.
alaskahausvenue.com Ivory Foundry Auburn Cord Duesenberg
Weddings & Events
Automobile Museum
Indianapolis, IN, 317.279.4048
Auburn, IN, 260.925.1444
ivoryfoundryevents.com
automobilemuseum.org
See ad on page 25.
Biltwell Event Center
The Monte Bello Estate
Indianapolis, IN, 317.916.6000
Lemont, IL, 815.836.8617
biltwelleventcenter.com
themontebelloestate.com
See ad on inside front cover. Nagelkirk Gardens The Charles Fort
Harvey, MI, 906.228.7441
Wayne Event Center
nagelkirkgardens.com
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Simply Social Detroit
See ad on page 50.
Hamtramck, MI, 313.284.9403 simplysocialeventspace.com
Four Winds Casinos New Buffalo, MI, 866.494.6371
Stonegate Manor
fourwindscasino.com
Benton Harbor, MI, 269.930.0617
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