WeddingDay Magazine - Central Indiana Spring/Summer 2024 Issue

INCORPORATING THE PANTONE COLOR OF THE YEAR INTO YOUR WEDDING

Farren Carlson Photography

Farren Carlson Photography

Farren Carlson Photography

Farren Carlson Photography

PHOTOGRAPHY

Becky Lynn Photography* Indianapolis, IN beckylynnphotography.info

VENUE

Garment Factory Events* Franklin, IN garmentfactoryevents.com

PLANNING & DESIGN

Gypsy Rose Events* South Central Indiana gypsyroseevents.com

FLORALS

JP Parker Flowers* Franklin, IN jpparkerco.com

DRESSES & ACCESSORIES

The Frock* Bloomington, IN thefrockbridal.com

HAIR & MAKEUP

The Mane Bridal* Bloomington, IN themanebloomington.com

MENSWEAR SuitShop

CAKE

Farmhouse Cakes

STATIONERY

Interprintations

*WeddingDay preferred vendor

INSTALLATION/BALLOON ART

Russell the Brand Balloons

FLATWARE, CHARGERS & RECEPTION CHAIRS A Classic Party Rental

LOUNGE CHAIRS & CEREMONY ARCH

Violet Vintage

LINENS

BBJ La Tavola

CONTENT CREATOR

The Wedding Content Co.

MODELS

Haley Pohl & Phil Pecoraro of Helen Wells Agency

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FROM THE EDITOR

As the flowers bloom and the days grow longer, we find ourselves immersed in the beauty and romance of wedding season. This time of year is all about renewal, fresh beginnings and celebrating love in its most vibrant forms. To celebrate this, our team has curated a collection of breathtaking features, from a tropical-inspired wedding to a flower-filled enchanted garden style shoot.

We are thrilled to announce the winners of our 2023 Style Shoot Design Contest, sponsored by AAYS Event Rentals! From disco balls and bright blooms to moody designs filled with glitz, the creativity in this year's entries has once again blown us away. Flip through the pages of this issue to see the winner, runner-up and two finalists, who poured their hearts and souls into these entries!

Plus, be sure to check out our peach-filled cover shoot at Garment Factory Events in Franklin, Indiana! Our talented vendor team curated a fun yet elegant shoot packed full of organic shapes, luscious blooms and vibrant color. And if you’re looking for even more color inspiration, we’ve got plenty of creative ideas for incorporating the Pantone Color of the Year, Peach Fuzz, into the details of your wedding day!

As you explore this issue, we hope you feel the excitement and joy that comes with planning a wedding and starting this new chapter of your life. Whether you're envisioning a grand celebration or an intimate gathering, our goal is to provide you with the inspiration and resources you need to make your vision a reality!

Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your journey.

Warmest wishes,

KAITLYN SMALE OWNER & PUBLISHER kaitlyn@weddingday-online.com

10 REAL WEDDING

Tropical Inspired: The Real Wedding of Courtney & Justin in Carmel

80 COVER SHOOT

22 STYLE SHOOT

The Enchanted Garden: A Fairytale Style Shoot in Indianapolis

52 COLOR INSPO

Peach Fuzz: Using the Pantone Color of the Year in Your Wedding

A Peachy Elegant Soirée: WeddingDay's Exclusive Indianapolis Cover Shoot

32 STYLE SHOOT DESIGN CONTEST WINNER

The Winner, Runner-Up & Finalists of our 2023 Style Shoot Design Contest, Sponsored by AAYS Event Rentals

60 WEDDING TIPS

Advice from the Couple: Brides & Grooms Share What They've Learned

68 REAL WEDDING

Elevated Boho: The Real Wedding of Lauren & Cole in Bloomington

107 NEWLY ENGAGED

Engaged in the Midwest: 7 Midwest Couples Ready to Tie the Knot

about the cover photographer

BECKY LYNN PHOTOGRAPHY

Becky Lynn Photography specializes in bold and dramatic wedding photography and videography. As a kid, she remembers watching her brother and his girlfriend, now wife of 15+ years having that fairytale love story, and it inspired her to capture other couples' love stories on their wedding days. She says, "I love creating magical images and films for my couples to look back on."

Tracie and Tab Photography

The Real Wedding

of COURTNEY LUTHMAN & JOSH SUTTER

THEME:

Tropical Inspired

SEASON:

Fall

VENUE:

Coxhall Gardens

Carmel, IN

Since she had started dreaming of her wedding, Courtney, a professional event planner, always knew she wanted an outdoor tent wedding, but the color scheme and theme escaped her. Luckily, her incredible vendor team was able to help her curate the perfect design. Courtney’s favorite color is pink, so she knew she wanted her bridesmaids in that color. However, she didn’t want a ceremony overwhelmed with only pink. Her planner and florist helped her decide on incorporating green—which symbolized Josh’s love of the outdoors—and they ended up with a colorful pastel wedding! Since they had always envisioned getting married by the beach, the inclusion of banana leaves and vibrant colors were the perfect additions to bring in the tropical vibes. With Courtney's mom having passed away five years prior, they were also able to incorporate a few special touches to honor her. Their florist designed a beautiful floral piece for the chair she would have sat in and, as a nod to her mother's love for fireworks, their planner was able to organize a 15 minute show, despite town ordinances! We love how elegant but fun Courtney and Josh's special day turned out!

“Get a wedding planner!! They are worth every penny! Make sure to research your planner as they will be the source for all your vendors! Also, stay true to you and your partner. This is your day and make sure it's everything you have dreamed about!"

WHAT WE love

Hotel Carmichael was one of the hotels that provided accommodations for Courtney and Josh’s guests. This upscale boutique hotel was only a 12 minute drive from the venue, giving their guests plenty of time to prepare to celebrate!

PHOTOGRAPHY: MEGAN NOLL PHOTOGRAPHY VENUE: COXHALL GARDENS PLANNING & DESIGN: MON AMIE EVENTS, INC. VIDEOGRAPHY: BLUE OPAL ENTERTAINMENT CATERING: RITZ CHARLES FLORALS: ELSIE’S FLOWER SHOPPE DRESS: ALLISON WEBB NEW YORK FROM MIRA COUTURE HAIR: TATIANA ARABADZHY OF ECLECTIC BEAUTY MAKEUP: ANDREW ELLIOT NAILS: BEYOUTIFUL NAILS MENSWEAR: SAMUELSOHN RINGS: REIS-NICHOLS JEWELERS CEREMONY ENTERTAINMENT: TLW ENTERTAINMENT RECEPTION ENTERTAINMENT: CHRIS SARLAS ORCHESTRA PYRO: CIRCLE CITY PYRO PAPERIE: OLIVER’S TWIST RENTALS: A CLASSIC PARTY RENTAL, BBJ LA TAVOLA, EVANS AUDIO VISUAL & MICHAELANGELOS EVENTS TRANSPORTATION: ANTIQUE LIMOUSINE OF INDIANAPOLIS GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS: HOTEL CARMICHAEL (HOTELCARMICHAEL.COM)* & RENAISSANCE INDIANAPOLIS NORTH HOTEL REHEARSAL DINNER: FEINSTEIN'S AT HOTEL CARMICHAEL (FEINSTEINSHC.COM)* *WeddingDay preferred vendor

Photo

Captures by Chrissy

Maria Mckenzie Photography

Photo: Amy Shepherd Photography

The Enchanted Garden

The co-hosts of this enchanted garden style shoot both have a love for planning fairytale shoots with light and airy details. Working with incredible vendors, they were able to flawlessly pull together a romantic shoot filled with stunning pastels, patterned tablecloths and gorgeous florals. Three dresses with floral elements and varying silhouettes were utilized to complement the abundance of floral details throughout this shoot. One of our favorite elements is the stunning stationery suite from Covenant Calligraphy, boasting soft floral designs to beautifully tie into the décor of the day. We love that the venue has plenty of natural light to highlight all the elegant and soft details of this shoot, too!

WHAT WE love

The team utilized décor rentals from L. June Rentals, the sister company of Luva Events owned by Ashley Brost. “We worked with her last year on a styled shoot and practically begged her to come back for this shoot,” Meghan Pyle, one of the co-hosts of this shoot, raves. They gave Ashley their color scheme, and she pulled all the rentals including the stunning flower arbor, glassware and simple yet stunning flatware.

Sarah Hinckley Photography & The Cardonas

Megan Saul Photography

For WeddingDay’s fifth annual Style Shoot Design Contest, sponsored by AAYS Event Rentals, our participants had the chance to utilize the 2023 Pantone Color of the Year, Viva Magenta, in their choice of three different themes: the 1970s, 1980s or 1990s.

Kudos to all of this year's talented participants! To continue the tradition of years past, selecting the winner was an incredibly difficult decision! Read on to check out this year's champion and to check out all the dreamy details that set it apart as the clear winner! SPONSORED BY:

Our team of winners created a flashy and lively shoot from our theme 'The 1970s'. Led by planner Cynthia Basker of Celebrated Events, they created a style shoot inspired by the iconic Studio 54 disco nightclub. We think they perfectly captured the disco vibes from that era with from the big hair to Chantel Miller Storytelling’s psychedelic photography and the use of numerous disco balls in each scene!

“Pantone defines its 2023 Color of the Year, Viva Magenta, as: brave and fearless, a pulsating color whose exuberance promotes a joyous and optimistic celebration, writing a new narrative. The very definition of Viva Magenta could also describe the vibe and spirit of Studio 54,” Cynthia explains. With that perfect connection, it was an obvious decision to make this bright and lively color their feature throughout their shoot. We love that the team chose to highlight and balance the magenta with black, gold and silver—colors you might have seen when visiting Studio 54 in the '70s. One of the most obvious uses of Viva Magenta is in the five different types of roses Marco Alexzondra Floral used around the setup, but it also appears in the signage, linens and lighting!

The venue, The Brick, was the perfect place to host this disco shoot. It has plenty of moody elements around the space, like the exposed brick walls that surround the venue. One major incentive to use this venue was the unique loft feature. Cynthia admits, “We honestly chose The Brick for its loft area that served as our VIP lounge, complete with velvet rope. So much has been written about the huge crowds that stood outside of Studio 54, just hoping to be one of the chosen ones that got in to experience it!” We love that this exclusive area was used to house the disco ball illusion cake from Sweet Em’s Cake Shoppe and the bottle of bubbly!

David Bowie and Donna Summers were the inspiration given to BÜK Weddings to create the models' looks. We love the bride's big, curly hair that they paired with a spritz of glitter near the roots and the sparkly eyeshadow that is oh-so-groovy! As for the dress, the team found the perfect style for this occasion at Simply Yours Bridal and Formalwear. “The dress had a plunging neckline and a high slit with a body conscious silhouette that reflected the sultry styles of the day,” Cynthia shares. When paired with the long necklace and bejeweled platform heels, it feels like we were transported back to another time!

Very specific rentals were needed to bring this vision to life. The disco ball wall from Party Lane Balloons and Prop Rental was non-negotiable for Cynthia and made for a perfect backdrop for the ceremony space. We also adore the handmade shimmer chandelier behind the sweetheart table! As for the silver sequin linen, champagne flutes, glass candle holders, gold silverware and charger plates, black dinner plates and magenta napkins, the sponsor of this contest, AAYS Event Rentals, provided it all. It's in these details that this shoot is able to bring the vibrant '70s disco era to life!

Theme: The 1970s

PHOTOGRAPHY: CHANTEL MILLER STORYTELLING VENUE: THE BRICK PLANNING & COORDINATION: CELEBRATED EVENTS FLORALS: MARCO ALEXZONDRA FLORAL & EVENT SERVICES (MARCOALEXZONDRA.COM)* DRESS: SIMPLY YOURS BRIDAL AND FORMAL WEAR HAIR & MAKEUP: BÜK WEDDINGS (BUKWEDDINGS. COM)* NAILS: FLAMINGO ROOM NAIL SPA JEWELRY: MARIELL SHOES: JESSICA SIMPSON APPAREL STATIONERY: MADDIE LAIDIG DESIGNS & MINTED CAKE: SWEET EM'S CAKE SHOPPE RENTALS: AAYS EVENT RENTALS (AAYSRENTAL.COM)*

DISCO WALL: PARTY LANE BALLOONS & PROP RENTAL LIGHTING: SOUTH BEND PREMIER WEDDING AND EVENT DJ MODELS: CLAIRE SHIPPY & KYLE SHANNON

*WeddingDay preferred vendor

202 STYLE SHOOT

DESIGNRUNNER-UPCONTEST

Inspired by our 1970s theme, Gina with Sugar on the Rim Events and her runner-up Style Shoot Design Contest team initially wanted to create a softer shoot that incorporated white, orange and light blue. When Gina decided that no '70s shoot would be complete without disco balls, she turned in a very different direction! "I was looking for something that was fun and out-of-thebox for a wedding," Gina shares. "Disco balls are so fun and totally '70s." With bright colors on the rise and disco balls being a constant hot detail in offbeat weddings, this colorful shoot is positively groovy!

Bell Mare Weddings & Events was the perfect location for this shoot. On top of its abundance of white elements to balance the color in this setup, this Southwest Michigan venue also has plenty of vintage touches. The team did a great job decorating the two story space. We are obsessed with its unique spaces, like the bar, which created some fun photoops! And we love how Gina cleverly used a shimmering Viva Magenta tablecloth— provided by AAYS Event Rentals—as a backdrop draped around the barn doors as another place for the 2023 Pantone Color of the Year to shine!

Topped with a burnt orange linen, the tablescape is filled to the brim with funky textures and details! Some of our favorite elements include the spiral candles and colored, patterned glassware spread across the entire table. Gina opted to keep the dinnerware simple but added a pop of magenta with the napkins to separate the charger and salad plates, all from AAYS Event Rentals. If you keep a keen eye out, you can spot multiple disco balls and disco ball illusions throughout the setup as well. The floral centerpieces also designed by Sugar on the Rim Events are the real showstoppers! "Gerbera daisies are the perfect '70s flower. When you look at them they just make you happy as they are a happy flower," Gina explains. She also incorporated little sprigs of painted baby’s breath as the final touch. She shares, "Baby’s breath has been a trend in the wedding floral industry so I wanted to show off its ability to be painted many colors to fit many themes."

No style shoot is complete without a blushing bride! The team elected to go with three bridal looks since there were so many options to choose from at The Second Dress. With long illusion sleeves and floral appliqués, the first dress was the perfect look to fit the '70s vibe. The photographer, Kay Warner Photography, had a vision for puffy sleeves, which is where the second dress comes into the shoot. The team accented the neckline and sleeves by restyling the bride’s hair into a half-up, half-down style. The final bridal outfit—dubbed the party look—was a jumpsuit, which is the perfect combination of both modern and vintage!

The Printed Event did an incredible job with the invitation suite and menus. To help balance the shoot, they utilized muted tones of the oranges and pinks for a subdued palette. The bubble font that they chose is funky and fun, which makes it perfect for this shoot, and the non-traditional diecut arch shaped cards bring a taste of fun into the suite. We wouldn’t change a thing!

Theme: The 1970s

PHOTOGRAPHY: KAY WARNER PHOTOGRAPHY COORDINATION, PLANNING & FLORALS: SUGAR ON THE RIM EVENTS (SUGARONTHERIMEVENTS.COM)*

VENUE: BELL MARE WEDDINGS & EVENTS (BELLMAREEVENTS.COM)*

VIDEOGRAPHY: RAYCROFT RECORDINGS DRESSES: THE SECOND DRESS

MAKEUP: SLAY ALL DAY MUA HAIR: ELEMENTS SALON SPA RETREAT

STATIONERY: THE PRINTED EVENT (THEPRINTEDEVENT.COM)*

RENTALS: AAYS EVENT RENTALS (AAYSRENTAL.COM)* MODEL: KATELYN GOURLEY *WeddingDay preferred vendor

FINALIST

Gabriella chose The Seventy Five as the venue because it was the perfect blank slate for this shoot. The indoor space has plenty of white walls with dark neutral flooring to make the tablescape stand out. The outdoor area has a neutral colored ground that opens up into a beautiful natural landscape. In a stroke of luck, the weather was perfect for this day. Cloudy skies helped bring the moody tone into this shoot along with the black arbor!

Look at that stunning dress! This neutral-backed gown from AW Bridal is covered with large boho designs that are perfect for the flashiness of the 1970s. Gabriella shares, “It was shiny with sequins, which added to the ‘bang’ of the bridal style!” Erika Taft Beauty styled the bride’s hair in simple curls and K.E.B. Artistry added a touch of moodiness to the makeup with a darker neutral eyeshadow. We love the way this look came together and that the team chose to put the flower crown on the groom instead of the bride!

Theme: The 1970s

This Style Shoot Design Contest finalist team was inspired by the theme The 1970s due to its subdued palette. “I knew I wanted '70s because the colors, compared to all of the other era options, were muted and fit my editing style better. Plus, I personally like the vibe of the '70s most,” Gabriella Sutherland Photography, the planner and photographer for this shoot, explains. We love the way this neutral, moody shoot came together despite the fact that they almost had no makeup artist or cake!

Viva Magenta, the 2023 Pantone Color of the Year, was included subtly in Dashing Designs’ florals around the shoot, which are easiest to see on the tablescape. We love that the team used a neutral linen and white chairs to contrast with the blooms. Plenty of small disco balls were placed around the table and different geometric shapes and materials were utilized around the centerpiece. Our favorite touch is the use of vinyl records as the chargers for the plates to sit on as well as the tiny vinyls perched on the salad plates!

The stationery from K. Cutright Coordination was the perfect blend of neutral tones and vintage designs. We also love that the signage is created with wood to bring in more earthy tones to this shoot. And we can’t get over that cake! The two-tiered terracotta cake from Tait Bakes is divided by a clear case holding disco balls. There isn’t an inch of this cake that doesn’t go undecorated from the textures in the icing to the appliques like the flowers and vinyl. It looks absolutely scrumptious!

FINALIST

Theme: The 1970s

Inspired by the theme 1970s, this Style Shoot Design Contest finalist team, sponsored by AAYS Event Rentals, wanted to highlight both sides of the '70s. From groovy, flower-child vibes to glamorous disco nights, this shoot has it all, and Monica Z. Photography and Region Weddings captured every fabulous moment, led by Liz Wilczewski of White Oak Farm Venue.

Per our contest requirements, the team incorporated the 2023 Pantone Color of the Year, Viva Magenta, in subtle and not-sosubtle ways. Our favorite addition is the bright pop of magenta in the bouquets and floral displays provided by Marco Alexzondra Floral & Event Services. “The handkerchiefs, jewelry and martini glasses were a more understated way to showcase the color. The florals and tablescapes flaunted it,” Liz shares. Speaking of the tablescapes, we are in love with both designs! The pale pink runner along with the golden and orange accents are perfect for evoking those retro vibes. To complement the rustic look with elegance, the team also put together a table with white linens provided by Classic Catering and Events, pink napkins and charger plates, disco balls and plenty of glassware.

When first thinking about this shoot, Liz envisioned a vintage car in front of one of the barns at White Oak Farm Venue. Luckily, the team was able to find the right vintage car to pull off that image even though they had a last-minute cancelation. The team also utilized both barns for different parts of the shoot. The rustic and subtle feel was set in the Cedar Barn while the elegant disco scene was set in the Poplar Barn. Since this venue is situated on plenty of farmland, the team was able to use the beautiful natural landscape as a backdrop as well!

Photos on this page by Monica Z. Photography

To accommodate the two scenes, the bride donned two looks from Catherine’s Bridal Boutique. The ceremony scene had her in a modern yet bohemian gown with plenty of floral detailing and a full skirt. The disco look was a fit-and-flare dress with big bell sleeves and a flower crown. Salon Rogue styled a versatile hair and makeup look to be able to switch between the two outfits. Her hair was fashioned into a bun and they used natural makeup to complete the look. Likewise, the bridesmaids also switched dresses from neutral gowns for the ceremony to bright pink dresses for the disco reception!

Finally, no style shoot is complete without a cake and stationery. The cake from Val’s Custom Cakes is an all-white, three-tiered cake with a band of rhinestones on each layer. It was adorned with a large floral display down the side for added interest. We also love the disco ball display they chose as a cake stand! The stationery from Aaron Wilson was perfect for this shoot as well with the use of pinks and plenty of retro touches, like the little flower icons.

PHOTOGRAPHY: REGION WEDDINGS & MONICA Z. PHOTOGRAPHY VENUE, COORDINATION & PLANNING: WHITE OAK FARM VENUE

CATERING: CK CATERING FLORALS: MARCO ALEXZONDRA FLORAL & EVENT SERVICES (MARCOALEXZONDRA.COM)* DRESSES & BRIDESMAIDS' DRESSES: CATHERINE'S BRIDAL BOUTIQUE HAIR & MAKEUP: SALON ROGUE MENSWEAR: LR MEN'S CLOTHIER & TUXEDOS RINGS & JEWELRY: MARTIN BINDER JEWELER DJS: HYPE PRODUCTIONS, INC & ARRESTED SOUNDS RENTALS: CLASSIC CATERING & EVENTS

STATIONERY: AARON WILSON CAKE: VAL'S CUSTOM CAKES CAR: AUTOREVISION LLC *WeddingDay preferred vendor

Photos on this page by Region Weddings

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Peach Fuzz

Incorporating the 2024 Pantone Color of the Year, Peach Fuzz, into your special day adds a light and delicate touch to your design. This warm hue can be infused into various elements of your décor and attire creating a modern elegance in your wedding. Picture bridesmaids dressed in various shades of peach dresses, carrying soft bouquets featuring blooms in matching hues. Tablescapes adorned in fun peach linens paired with yellow and orange accents create an inviting ambiance. Peach Fuzz can be reflected in your wedding signage, cake design and even in the signature drinks. Your guests will be enchanted by this subtle yet striking color choice, ensuring your wedding is a memorable celebration of warmth and elegance!

Photography: Scott Tibbles Photography

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LAUREN AND COLE HOFFMAN

Elevated Boho

Both Lauren and Cole have a deep love of warm and bright colors and find comfort in vintage stores, so they decided to combine the two in their wedding theme. We love how they had plenty of sunny florals that created a happy and comfortable vibe in their wedding! This theme allowed them to bring a touch of home into their special day that was nearly six hours away from their house. Due to their love of adventure and exploration, they decided to tie the knot in Indiana instead of their home state of Tennessee despite the additional challenge of planning a wedding out of state. That decision led them to find their perfect venue that was beautifully surrounded by the forest, which is another of Lauren and Cole’s loves!

“It’s important to have a clear idea of what you want before contacting vendors. Although their opinions are valuable, having a strict plan helps ensure no one overrides your goals, but instead supports them. Finding vendors who adapt and support your goals is ideal. Designate planning time and schedules to avoid feeling overwhelmed. Remember, it’s a marathon, not a sprint.”

PHOTOGRAPHY: ANNA CLARK PHOTO VENUE: THE WILDS WEDDING & EVENT VENUE

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A Peachy Elegant Soirée

WEDDINGDAY’S EXCLUSIVE CENTRAL INDIANA COVER SHOOT

The Vision

Inspired to create something different that featured the 2024 Pantone Color of the Year, Peach Fuzz, Allison Kunkler, owner of Gypsy Rose Events, created an elegantly modern wedding scene that features plenty of warm colors. She wanted to focus on the quote Pantone released to explain Peach Fuzz, which includes themes of connection and compassion; the perfect themes for a wedding! We love how Becky Lynn Photography captured all the vibrance and romance in this wedding scene.

BECKY LYNN

The Venue

Despite Garment Factory Events having an industrial style, the team was able to accent this moodier space with the bright floral feel of spring and summer. “The natural brick exposed walls provide an added warmth to the color palette and allowed the added colors, textures and florals to stand out naturally. The timber frames, posts and string lighting also gave an outdoor patio effect that fit well in creating an intimate spring/ summer dinner party,” Allison shares. We also love that this venue boasts two different spaces to utilize for both a ceremony and reception as well as a striking staircase and cozy bar area!

BECKY

The Florals

Spring is a time for blooming nature, so no spring or summer wedding scene is complete without plenty of fresh flowers! All of the radiant colors of this shoot are represented in the blooms JP Parker Flowers meticulously put together. The bouquets include some of our favorite wedding flowers like roses, orchids and mums!

The Decor

Believe it or not, this color scheme came from a photo of a piñata! When Allison looked up color schemes for Peach Fuzz online, she found a picture of piñata letters with colors she loved, and went to Sherwin Williams to find colors that matched. A main focal point of the ceremony space are those colorful arches from Violet Vintage! Other rentals the team utilized to bring this theme to life are elegantly detailed tablecloths from BBJ Linens, gold silverware and stone-washed chairs from A Classic Party Rentals and unique glassware from Anthropologie. Some of our favorite touches are the balloon display from Russell the Brand Balloons and the cozy lounge area the team created as well!

BECKY

The Looks

Because The Frock has so many options to choose from, the team was able to use two equally stunning dresses for this shoot that both complemented our vision. The ceremony gown is a fitted, sophisticated gown with plenty of petite lace flower details and a dramatic open back. The reception gown is a fun and flirty look featuring hand-printed cotton organza, a pleated skirt and shoulder bows! To allow each gown to shine, The Mane Bridal styled the bride’s hair in an elaborate, textured braid and gave her elegant pink makeup. The gray suit from SuitShop also pairs nicely with both bridal looks!

BECKY LYNN PHOTOGRAPHY

The Stationery

Cari of Interprintations designed the perfect stationery pieces for this fun shoot. “She incorporated the 'Best Day Ever' words and colors to create a beautiful invitation suite,” Allison explains. To tie in the theme, she also included the arch shape from the ceremony space in the menu designs and the citrus trend in the place cards. We think everything works together for the best combination of summer citrus tones and spring floral details!

The Cake

Look at this whimsical and intricate confection! We absolutely love all of the floral details in the decorative icing. “Alison with Farmhouse Cakes specializes in palette knife florals and was able to create a stunning threetiered cake that looked like a genuine piece of art. It also tasted amazing!” Allison raves. What you can’t tell from the outside, is that each tier was a different flavor of either snickerdoodle, carrot cake or white cake. Talk about mouth-watering!

BECKY LYNN

Meet the Cover Team

THE WEDDING PROS BEHIND THE SHOOT

Allison Kunkler

GYPSY ROSE EVENTS

After working in, and specializing in catered full-service wedding, corporate and special events for the last 8 years, Allison realized the love she had for planning and coordinating events. When not working, you can find Allison spending time with her family and friends, volunteering, being lazy with her husband and their fur babies, traveling, singing and/ or hopefully enjoying a cocktail! Her love for events comes from her clients and working together to execute their passions by providing the extra tools they need to make their events unforgettable!

Becky Laffin

BECKY LYNN PHOTOGRAPHY

Becky Lynn Photography specializes in bold and dramatic wedding photography and videography. As a kid, she remembers watching her brother and his girlfriend, now wife of 15+ years having that fairytale love story, and it inspired her to capture other couples' love stories on their wedding days. She says, "I love creating magical images and films for my couples to look back on."

Brianna Brems

GARMENT FACTORY EVENTS

Brianna Brems is the Director of Sales & Events at Garment Factory Events located in the heart of downtown Franklin, Indiana. She planned her wedding at Garment Factory Events, and she loves sharing her unique perspective with clients by highlighting key features from her special day to help clients create a custom experience. She enjoys helping clients bring their wedding day vision to life by promoting the unique features Garment Factory Events has to offer and creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Madison Bowman

THE FROCK BRIDAL HOUSE

Madison Bowman opened The Frock Bridal House in April of 2022 in downtown Bloomington, Indiana combining her passions for bridal fashion, business and sustainability. The Frock Bridal House offers unique styles from independent designers that can't be found anywhere else in Indiana. Every bride gets the VIP experience with their own two hour private appointment and complimentary champagne!

Elizabeth Snepp

JP PARKER FLOWERS

In January 2023, Pam Parker sold JP Parker Flowers to Elizabeth Snepp. As fourth generation farmers, Elizabeth farms row crops alongside her husband, Rob, and their two sons, Riley and Carter. Her love of flowers has added some diversification to their operation with a greenhouse business as well. The goal of JP Parker Flowers remains - providing gorgeous custom designs and excellence in customer service with a personal touch!

Jamie Herrington

THE MANE BRIDAL

Jamie Herrington, Owner of The Mane Bridal, has created a team of highly skilled hair and makeup artists to make your bridal vision come to life. Her team is based out of Bloomington, Indiana but travels all over the country creating classic and timeless looks for the modern day bride. Please visit their website, www.themanebloomington.com, to submit a bridal inquiry.

Alison Ballman

FARMHOUSE CAKES

Alison started Farmhouse Cakes as a way to spread love to her family. She wanted to be able to provide her daughter's first birthday cake and to one day tell her all about it. To her surprise, baking and decorating cakes became a wonderful adventure. Every cake Alison creates has a unique look, and she loves seeing how they turn out! She says, "It is an honor to be able to create custom cakes for my clients and to have a part in their special lifetime events."

Katy Eriks

SUITSHOP

Katy is the Business Development Manager at SuitShop. Before joining the team, she was one of SuitShop’s first brides. As steadfast supporters of love in all of its many forms, SuitShop offers $194 suiting options made for anybody and every body, regardless of body type, race or gender identity. SuitShop is your one-stop-shop for all things suiting perfect for any special occasion and especially well-suited for wedding planning. Their team is available to help you embrace your confidence and your look with virtual appointments, in-person fittings, free swatches, a free 7-day home trial and their data-backed online Fit Finder. Plus, suit your entire group with ease using their wedding management dashboard!

Cari Bowersock

INTERPRINTATIONS

Cari Bowersock is the owner of Interprintations, a custom wedding stationery studio that has been serving the Indianapolis area since 2009. Her love for art and design began at an early age and continued through her degree at Purdue University. Interprintations offers custom wedding invitations, signage, laser cut goods and other fine art details to elevate your wedding day.

Chris La Mar

A CLASSIC PARTY RENTAL

Chris La Mar is the Business Development Manager at A Classic Party Rental in Indianapolis. A Classic offers a wide variety of beautiful items from china and glassware to linens and chargers, all to help create a beautiful and memorable event. Chris has been in the events industry for over 15 years, working directly with businesses and individuals, and loves having guests in to their amazing showroom to choose the perfect items. She says, "Bring in your vision and we can make it happen."

Payton Russell

RUSSELL THE BRAND BALLOONS

Russell The Brand Balloons is an event design studio based in Carmel, Indiana. Their creative team specializes in modern day balloon installations and backdrop designs. Their job is to achieve their customer's ultimate vision to create an amazing event space and to make their special event stand out!

VIOLET

Team Violet Vintage

VIOLET VINTAGE RENTALS

Violet Vintage Rentals was started in 2013 in a storage unit. Over the last decade, they've expanded to a 15,000-squarefoot warehouse near Mass Ave in Indianapolis and now offer modern, contemporary and boho offerings as well as vintage furniture for any event worth celebrating!

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Maria Photographer

Amy Lynn

Where Rustic Meets Elegant

Our wedding venue is nestled in the heart of Michigan, just 30 minutes away from Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo & the Lakeshore. Our stunning gambrel barn is set on 20 acres of pristine, manicured grounds perfect for taking your wedding vows and making unforgettable memories. Our barn has exposed wood beams & weathered plank walls giving it a warm atmosphere perfect for any wedding style!

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MIDWEST WEDDING

Vendor Guide

BAKERIES & DESSERTS

Froehlich's Three Oaks, MI, 269.756.6002 shopfroehlichs.com

Homestead Kitchen Westland, MI, 734.956.5924 homesteadkitchen.net

See ad on page 101.

BEAUTY & SPA

Blushing Beauty & Co. Mishawaka, IN blushingbeautyandco.com

BÜK Weddings & Co. Kalamazoo, MI, 269.491.7603 bukweddings.com

See ad on page 55.

The Mane Bridal Bloomington, IN, 317.430.4508 themanebloomington.com

See ad on page 96.

BRIDAL SALONS & DESIGNERS

America's Bride

Grand Rapids, MI, 616.224.0056 americasbride.us

See ad on page 58.

Becker's Bridal Fowler, MI, 989.593.2595 beckersbridal.com

See ad on page 76.

The Bridal Studio - Corktown Detroit, MI, 313.756.7616 thebridalstudiocorktown.com

The Frock Bridal House Bloomington, IN, 812.668.2841 thefrockbridal.com

See ad on page 90.

The Wedding Shoppe Berkley, MI, 248.541.1988 theweddingshoppe.net

See ad on page 73.

BRIDAL SHOWS

Bridal Spectacular

South Bend, IN, 574.243.4060 indianabridalspectacular.net

See ad on page 51.

Engaged Indiana

Throughout Indianapolis area engagedindiana.com

See ad on inside back cover.

Southwest Michigan Bridal Show

Kalamazoo, MI, 269.349.2091 swmibridalshow.com

See ad on page 62.

CATERERS & BARTENDERS

Navarre Catering and Events

South Bend, IN, 574.217.8359

navarrecatering.com

See ad on page 45.

Nelson's Catering Wakarusa, IN, 574.862.2184 nelsonsbbq.com

See ad on page 99.

Poured to Perfection Indianapolis, IN, 317.413.6521 pouredtoperfection.net

See ad on page 20.

ENTERTAINMENT/AUDIO

Gaska String Quartet South Bend, IN, 574.229.0422 facebook.com/gaskastringquartet

See ad on page 106.

Meg Rodgers, Harpist Saint Joseph, MI, 269.429.6377 megrodgers.net

See ad on page 98.

The Music Place, Inc

Northern Indiana, 574.533.3992 musicplacedj.com

See ad on page 49.

Sterler Productions Whitestown, IN, 317.249.8668

sterlerprod.com

See ad on page 21.

FLORISTS & FLORAL PRESERVATION

Burns Special Events Mishawaka, IN, 574.259.4807 burnsrentals.com

See ad on page 74.

Crystal Springs Florist Benton Harbor, MI, 269.925.1167 crystalspringsflorist.net

See ad on page 57.

Flora + Flame Indianapolis, IN, 317.207.0831 floraandflamedesign.com

See ad on page 7.

Flowressence

West Michigan flowressence.com

See ad on page 102.

Gardenground Floral Holland, MI gardengroundfloral.com

JP Parker Flowers Central Indiana, 317,624.0500 jpparkerco.com

See ad on page 91.

Marco Alexzondra Floral & Event Services Galien, MI, 269.426.1922 marcoalexzondra.com

Pushin Petals Detroit Detroit, MI, 800.293.3565 pushinpetalsdetroit.com

Saville Flowers Evanston, IL, 847-864-0632 savilleflowers.com

See ad on page 77.

Sparrow Bloom Lansing, MI sparrowbloom.com

See ad on page 64.

Sterler Productions Whitestown, IN, 317.249.8668 sterlerprod.com

See ad on page 21.

Sugarfield Flowers Chesterton, IN, 219.613.6616

sugarfieldflowers.com

See ad on page 29.

Sugar on the Rim Events

Chesterton, IN, 219.315.0119

sugarontherimevents.com

See ad on page 97.

JEWELERS

Diamonds Direct Indianapolis, IN, 317.575.8555 diamondsdirect.com

Impress Jewelry Creations Granger, IN, 574.855.4491 impressjewelers.com

MENSWEAR

Andrew Porter Fine Clothiers Carmel, IN, 317.448.7681 andrewporterclothiers.com

See ad on page 4.

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Becky Lynn Photography Indianapolis, IN beckylynnphotography.info See ad on page 78.

Beth Waterman Photography Indianapolis, IN, 317.370.7472 bethwatermanphotography.com See ad on page 9.

Danielle Schury Photography Bourbonnais, IL, 815.207.8001 danielleschuryphotography.com See ad on page 54.

Heirlooms and Lace Studios Farmington Hills, MI, 734.606.9721 heirloomsandlace.com

Jessie Silva Grand Rapids, MI, jessiesilva.com

See ad on page 67.

Kara Hanes Photography Grand Rapids, MI, 616.835.6143 karahanesphotography.com

Kayla Bouren Photography Detroit, MI, 248.429.9456 kaylabouren.com

Laura Spencer Photography Saint Joseph, MI lauraspencerphotography.com

Lauryn Borst Photography Grand Rapids, MI, 616.450.0711 laurynborstphotography.com

Leah Rife Photo Granger, IN leahrifephoto.com

Love Photography by Katie VanderWal Allendale, MI, 616.201.8102 lovephotography-mi.com

Shauna Wear Photography Detroit, MI shaunawear.com

Taylor Marie Photography Detroit, MI

taylormphoto.com

See ad on page 105.

Trysh Jaeger Photography

Crown Point, IN, 847.483.4883 tryshjaegerphotography.com

See ad on page 31.

Vilma Iglesias Photographer Fort Wayne, IN, 260.609.0703 facebook.com/photosbyvilma

See ad on page 28.

Weeping Willow Photography South Bend, IN, 574.806.4653 weepingwillowphoto.com

PLANNERS, DESIGNERS & COORDINATORS

Burns Special Events Mishawaka, IN, 574.259.4807 burnsrentals.com

See ad on page 74.

Christian Lei Events

Farmington, MI, 877.566.6121 christianleievents.com

EXL Events Co.

New Buffalo, MI, 219.628.4360 instagram.com/ leigha.exleventsco

See ad on page 65.

Flora + Flame

Indianapolis, IN, 317.207.0831 floraandflamedesign.com

See ad on page 7.

Gypsy Rose Events

Columbus, IN, 812.552.3697 gypsyroseevents.com

See ad on page 79.

K+R Coordination

West Michigan krcoordination.com

Luva Events

Central Indiana, 765.524.7013

luvaevents.com

See ad on page 26.

Nerdy Fox Rentals & Designs

Greenwood, IN, 765.346.7599

nerdyfoxrentals.com

See ad on page 18.

Sterler Productions

Whitestown, IN, 317.249.8668

sterlerprod.com

See ad on page 21.

Sugar on the Rim Events

Chesterton, IN, 219.315.0119

sugarontherimevents.com

See ad on page 97.

Your Little Details

Crown Point, IN, 219.895.0284 yourlittledetails.com

REGISTRIES

Crate & Barrel

Indianapolis, IN, 317.818.9900

crateandbarrel.com

Williams Sonoma

Indianapolis, IN, 317.848.1431 williams-sonoma.com

RENTALS/LINENS

AAYS Event Rentals

Mishawaka, IN, 574.256.1110 aaysrental.com

See ad on page 44.

Burns Special Events

Mishawaka, IN, 574.259.4807 burnsrentals.com

See ad on page 74.

Flora + Flame

Indianapolis, IN, 317.207.0831 floraandflamedesign.com

See ad on page 7.

Luva Events

Central Indiana, 765.524.7013

luvaevents.com

See ad on page 26.

Nerdy Fox Rentals & Designs

Greenwood, IN, 765.346.7599 nerdyfoxrentals.com

See ad on page 18.

Sterler Productions Whitestown, IN, 317.249.8668

sterlerprod.com

See ad on page 21.

STATIONERY & SIGNAGE

Covenant Calligraphy Miami, FL instagram.com/ covenantcalligraphy

See ad on page 27.

Flora + Flame

Indianapolis, IN, 317.207.0831 floraandflamedesign.com

See ad on page 7.

The Printed Event Michigan, 269.303.2192 theprintedevent.com

See ad on page 16.

Sterler Productions Whitestown, IN, 317.249.8668 sterlerprod.com

See ad on page 21.

Your Little Details Crown Point, IN, 219.895.0284 yourlittledetails.com

TRANSPORTATION

DriverSeat South Bend Northern Indiana, Southwest Michigan & Chicago, 574.564.6050

driverseatinc.com/locations/ driverseat-south-bend

See ad on page 50.

TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATIONS

Four Winds Casinos New Buffalo, MI, 269.926.5219 South Bend, IN, 574.931.3557 fourwindscasino.com

See ad on back cover.

Gillespie Conference Center South Bend, IN, 574.232.7700

gillespieconferencecenter.com

See ad on page 104.

Godfrey Hotel Detroit Detroit, MI, 313,385.0000

godfreyhoteldetroit.com

See ad on page 100.

Hampton Inn

Indianapolis Downtown Indianapolis, IN, 317.261.1200

hamptoninn3.hilton.com

See ad on page 8.

Hotel Carmichael Carmel, IN, 317.688.1700

hotelcarmichael.com

The Inn at Harbor Shores Saint Joseph, MI, 269.983.1111 innatharborshores.com

See ad on page 61.

The Seelbach Hilton Louisville Louisville, KY, 502.585.3200 seelbachhilton.com

See ad on page 19.

Sonesta Columbus Downtown Columbus, OH, 614.461.4100 sonesta.com/us/ohio/columbus/ sonesta-columbus-downtown

See ad on page 30.

VENUES

19 North by Froehlich's Three Oaks, MI, 269.756.6002 19northbyfroehlichs.com

See ad on page 56.

The Armory South Bend, IN, 574.217.8359 armorysb.com

See ad on page 45.

Barn 1888 Hopkins, MI, 616.446.5747 barn1888.com

See ad on page 103.

Bear Creek Farm Laingsburg, MI, 810.391.8026 bearcreekfarmeventbarn.com

See ad on page 59.

Bell Mare Weddings & Events Galien, MI, 269-820-1905 bellmareevents.com

The Blue Teal Wakarusa, IN, 574.862.2184 thebluetealvenue.com

See ad on page 99.

The Brick South Bend, IN, 574.217.8359 thebrick.net

See ad on page 45.

Chez Wedding & Event Venue Chicago, IL, 312.255.0288 chezweddingvenue.com

Crystal Ballroom at The Lerner Theater

Elkhart, IN, 574.293.1755 crystalballroomcatering.com

Four Winds Casinos

New Buffalo, MI, 269.926.5219

South Bend, IN, 574.931.3557 fourwindscasino.com

See ad on back cover.

Garment Factory Events

Franklin, IN, 317.868.8227 garmentfactoryevents.com

See ad on inside front cover.

Gillespie Conference Center

South Bend, IN, 574.232.7700 gillespieconferencecenter.com

See ad on page 104.

The Grand LV Niles, MI, 269.591.0334 thegrandlv.com

The Hall at Oakland Park Nappanee, IN, 574.773.1001 oakland-hall.com

See ad on page 66.

Hotel Carmichael Carmel, IN, 317.688.1700 hotelcarmichael.com

The Indianapolis Public Library

Indianapolis, IN, 317.275.4200 events.imcpl.org

See ad on page 5.

Inisfree Estate Event Venue Pullman, MI, 269.236.9700 inisfreeestate.com

See ad on page 75.

The Inn at Harbor Shores Saint Joseph, MI, 269.983.1111 innatharborshores.com

See ad on page 61.

Ivory Foundry Weddings & Events

Indianapolis, IN, 317.279.4048 ivoryfoundryevents.com

See ad on page 15.

Matterhorn Banquets & Catering Elkhart, IN, 574.262.1509 matterhorncatering.com

See ad on page 45.

Palais Royals

South Bend, IN, 574.235.5612

palaisroyale.org

See ad on page 45.

Sand Creek Country Club

Chesterton, IN, 219.395.5222 sandcreekcountryclubevents.com

See ad on page 72.

The Seelbach Hilton Louisville Louisville, KY, 502.585.3200 seelbachhilton.com

See ad on page 112.

Sonesta Columbus Downtown Columbus, OH, 614.461.4100 sonesta.com/us/ohio/columbus/ sonesta-columbus-downtown

See ad on page 30.

Studebaker National Museum South Bend, IN, 574.235.9714 studebakermuseum.org

See ad on page 48.

Twin Gables Event Center Sturgis, MI, 269.503.4794 twingableseventcenter.com

See ad on page 63.

Venue Bella Giornata Byron Center, MI, 616.451.3663 venuebellagiornata.com

Zingerman's Cornman Farms Dexter, MI, 734.619.8100 zingermanscornmanfarms.com

VIDEOGRAPHERS

Clark Videography Indianapolis, IN, 317.599.7312 clarkvideography.com

See ad on page 6.

Sterler Productions Whitestown, IN, 317.249.8668 sterlerprod.com

See ad on page 21.

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