WeddingDay Magazine - Northern Indiana Fall/Winter 2022 Issue

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FROM THE EDITOR

With the holiday season upon us, it's the perfect time for reflection on all we're grateful here at WeddingDay. Time can often fly by so quickly that we don't get the chance to sit back and appreciate all that is around us! With that said, I want to take this opportunity to shout out all of the incredible people we've collaborated with, to make the production of this issue possible.

This October, we had the chance to host our fourth Photographer Collaborative Style Shoot Event at Iron & Ember Events in Carmel, Indiana. It was a gorgeous day packed full of creativity and fun, working with planner Sarah Farthing of All in the Details and Lead Photographer Vilma Iglesias of Vilma Maria Photographer. We also hosted an incredible pair of guest photographers, who had the chance to network, learn and add a collection of beautiful images to their portfolios. Be sure to check out both of their photo spotlights from the event throughout the pages of this issue!

Secondly, we are BEYOND thrilled to announce the winners of our 2022 Style Shoot Design Contest, sponsored by AAYS Event Rentals. From themes inspired by stories to designs incorporating dark and moody elements, we could not be more impressed with all of the custom shoots that were entered! Stay tuned for blog features on weddingday-online.com from even more of the teams that submitted a shoot for this year's contest.

Wedding planning—although exciting—can be hard and overwhelming. We're here to take a bit of that stress away! Whether it's a photographer you're looking for or inspiration for your entire wedding theme, we can help with that. Read on to get your planning started, and congratulations on your new journey!

KAITLYN SMALE

OWNER & PUBLISHER kaitlyn@weddingday-online.com

78 REAL WEDDING

STORYTELLING

WEDDING

Classic Elegance: The Real Wedding of Caitlin & Blake at Palais Royale

Woodland Boho: The Real Wedding of Kylee & Luke in Fort Wayne, Indiana

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SHOOT A ROMANTIC, BOHO STYLE SHOOT

Modern Rustic Elegance

STYLE

When the talented team got together to put together this shoot, they wanted to curate a romantic boho scene that was elegant with a modern twist. The venue was perfect since it was full of wooden elements that they could accent with floral details as well as elegant touches like the crystal glasses. The boho elegant style is what inspired the dress selection as well. The length and silhouette lend to the elegant and modern side while the floral appliqués blend beautifully with the rustic side of the shoot.

Then there’s the cake! We want to take a bite out of that simple but delicious-looking confection!

WHAT WE love

The floral and stationery vendors both nailed this shoot's theme!

Unveiled Weddings & Events used pampas grass and quicksand roses to help amplify both the rustic and elegant sides of the shoot. The stationery and signage beautifully use a combination of neutral tones and romantic fonts that Your Little Details paired together to match this stunning shoot.

The Blue Teal is designed to make your special day amazing! Featuring indoor and outdoor ceremony sites, bridal suite, flexible event spaces and a giant natural stone fireplace.

The Spohn Ballroom in downtown Goshen features beautiful views, modern amenities and a classic elegant atmosphere.

B. Graves Photography

Alyssa Baumgartner

Photography

Tandem Wedding Productions

Stay Gold Photography

True Color Photography

Within the rolling countryside of Southwest Michigan lies Gable Hill; a barn nestled in the woods, surrounded by Streater’s Mill Pond and set upon 13 picturesque acres.

At Gable Hill, we accommodate events for 200 guests including weddings, family reunions, and work-related functions. Ample space for catering services has been provided within the barn for your convenience.

For weddings, a lovely outdoor ceremony area overlooks the pond and within a short walk is the bridal cottage where wedding parties can relax and prepare for their day in comfort. No detail has been overlooked in order to make any event at Gable Hill a memorable one.

Michael Koch Photography

Christopher Deau Photography

The Real Wedding of

CAITLIN & BLAKE STONE

Growing up, Caitlin never really had a dream of what she wanted her ideal wedding to look like. So, once she was engaged to Blake, Caitlin was open to several theme ideas. What Caitlin did know is that she wanted a large space where her closest friends and family could dance the night of her wedding away, and the Palais Royale ballroom was perfect for this vision. The happy couple used the regality of the venue to create an elegant and classic soirée with warm pink and gold accents. Once the space was filled to the brim with the extravagant details, it was everything Caitlin dreamed of and more!

Classic Elegance

“As stressful as wedding planning can be, just remember at the end of the day you are marrying the love of your life, and that is the most important thing. All of your friends and family are there to celebrate you and your love. JUST HAVE FUN! Take a deep breath, everything will be okay.”

PHOTOGRAPHY: ARIELLE PETERS PHOTOGRAPHY RECEPTION VENUE: PALAIS ROYALE VIDEOGRAPHY: REFLECT FILMS COORDINATION & STATIONERY: MERRY ME EVENTS CATERING: NAVARRE HOSPITALITY GROUP DRESS: THE WEDDING STUDIO BRIDESMAIDS' DRESSES: SIMPLY YOURS BRIDAL AND FORMALWEAR HAIR: EMBLAZON MAKEUP: GABBY HERNANDEZ MENSWEAR: LOUIE'S TUX SHOP RINGS: VAN HORNE JEWELERS DJ: PROSHOW PROFESSIONAL DJ SERVICE & SPECIALTY RENTALS CAKE: C'EST LA VIA CAKES TRANSPORTATION: TIM'S TOURS REHEARSAL DINNER: PAPA VINO'S HONEYMOON: RIU PALACE ANTILLAS - ALL INCLUSIVE CANCUN

Cynthia Boyle Photography

Allison Francois Photography LLC

© Scott Tibbles Photography

A Trip Down the Rabbit Hole

For WeddingDay’s fourth annual Style Shoot Design Contest, our participants had the chance to utilize the 2022 Pantone Color of the Year, Very Peri, in their choice of three different themes: Old Hollywood, Inspired by Stories and 'Til Death Do Us Part.

We'd like to give a huge shout out to all of this year's participants. As usual, picking a winner proved to be a very difficult decision for our team to make! Read on to check out this year’s winner, and to see two other amazing shoots who also blew us away and captured these themes beautifully.

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Our team of winners created a moody and edgy Alice in Wonderland-inspired shoot from our theme Inspired by Stories. Planner Cyndi Basker of Celebrated Events explains, “Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is so full of characters, charm and imagery that I loved the idea of re-interpreting those elements from the book into a wedding with a fairytale-loving, edgy couple as my inspiration.”

We love how this team incorporated the Pantone Color of the Year, Very Peri, into their design.

From Chantel Miller Storytelling’s beautiful photos, you can see the pops of this bright color in the flowers, butterflies, chinaware, cake and even the bride’s ring. The way Very Peri is highlighted so it stands out against the dark and warmer colors in the palette makes it all the better!

The team could not have had a more perfect venue to host their ethereal shoot! “The location was chosen due to the oversized and exotic plants, flowers and trees that were throughout the space. It gave a kind of otherworldly feel that I felt was a perfect backdrop for the shoot,” Cyndi shares. “There were also winding paths that felt very much in keeping with the dreamlike 'down the rabbit hole' theme of the shoot.”

Knowing Alice in Wonderland is a very whimsical story, the tablescape and décor had to match the playful theme. AAYS Event Rentals provided the team with some perfect rentals, alongside some items from the team's personal collections. Mismatched chinaware and tea cups adorned the table along with black accent plates and silverware. One of the biggest nods to the theme was the checkerboard floor, which is referenced heavily in Lewis Carroll’s books. And did you see this showstopping cake? We think it's the perfect mix of beauty and darkness!

Last but not least, take a look at that gorgeous gown! Cyndi raves, “A big trend in bridal gowns for 2023 is a combination of cottagecore, ethereal and English country/Bridgertoninfluenced style. I felt this style was perfect for the mood of our shoot partly fairytale, partly dreamy and ethereal.” The dress couldn’t suit the bride and the shoot any better! BÜK Weddings made sure to incorporate elements of the story in the model's hair and makeup look. The large, whimsical updo borders on high fashion while a mix between dark makeup and details like rhinestones to catch the light made up the bride’s beautiful look.

Inspired by our moodier theme, 'Til Death Do Us Part, Unveiled Weddings and Events and their runner-up Style Shoot Design Contest team wanted to create a shoot that incorporated the darker vibes of that promise as well as a bit of dazzle and disco to set themselves apart!

This shoot truly hones in on the small details, including skulls and skeletal markings on the dinnerware, coffins in the seating chart and tiny disco balls to decorate the tables. We also love how the team incorporated numerous vinyl records into the décor for an unexpected twist!

We have to talk about that tablescape!

Decorative skulls were a common motif across the shoot as a whole, especially in the reception. The silverware pops amidst the rest of the table décor that mostly consists of darker dinnerware.

Very Peri, the 2022 Pantone Color of the Year, was utilized mainly in the hydrangeas in the floral arrangements. The bride also had a Very Peri ribbon attached to her bouquet. One of the most unique uses of Very Peri was utilizing various shades of this color in the table décor and stationery, designed by Your Little Details. However, our favorite periwinkle detail is even more unique than that. “Of course the ‘til death’ neon sign was the perfect peri shade,” Michelle of Unveiled Weddings gushes.

The statement piece of this shoot is definitely that cake! The black frosting and skull motifs really bring the dark and moody vibes of the shoot to life, but the baker made sure to not overwhelm it with the edgy details. She added golden shimmers and silver jewel details to the tiers for a little bit of sparkle. And we love how the icing gives the impression that the cake is melting, as if its time is near!

Wanting the bride to really stick out, the team chose a dress that contrasted with the moodiness of the shoot. They wanted a dress that combined both soft and alluring beauty. We think this lacy, sheath-styled dress perfectly nails the look they wanted, especially with the full-lace back! The makeup artist used the same moody blue color on her eyes to make them as striking as the flowers, while the hairstylist decided a classic updo with simple side braids was a look that would complement this scene beautifully!

Theme: Inspired by Stories

Inspired by the beloved regency-era story of Bridgerton, this Style Shoot Design Contest finalist team embarked on a mission to create a gilded age garden scene at a historical, venue in small-town Ohio. After finding this lightcolored, late 19th-century building to use as their backdrop, they were ready to transform the grounds around the shoot into a scene from an earlier time with modernity blended into it.

Not wanting to overwhelm the scene with only pastel and delicate colors, the team used Very Peri, the Pantone Color of the Year, to ground the scene while still keeping it feminine. They included Very Peri in the flowers with periwinkle flat scabiosa and roses that leap out of the photos among the blush and coral flowers around them!

FINALIST

The team felt like they got lucky finding a venue that aligned perfectly with their vision. The light-colored stone and plush greenery around the outside of the building made the outdoors the best place for their shoot. However, the rain threatened to destroy their elegant and delicate details more than once during their shoot. But, all in all, the team was happy to have found a venue that met their regency era needs!

We all know that décor is what brings the theme to life. Being sure to include all kinds of antique furniture and dinnerware, the creative team nailed this shoot! We also love the ornate centerpieces to hold the flowers. To pull off the gilded age look, the team included wax seals, ribbons, lace and a furniture lounge setup. Our favorite aspect of this shoot was the desserts! Macarons are such a delicate and elegant dessert and the tarts also supported the theme. The cake is truly the statement piece, though, with the gold-painted floral adornments on the sides!

And we just have to talk about that dress! The 19th-century style included empire waistlines while square necklines and sheer bodices are everything in the modern yet regal look. All three of the dresses in this shoot share at least one of the pieces of that oh-so-familiar look we see in Bridgerton, especially the lace gloves! As for the model's hair and makeup, the team decided to go with a simple, natural look. With classic curls and a faux bob, the bride’s face was beautifully framed. She was also styled with lighter makeup to ensure her natural beauty was highlighted in every photo!

PHOTOGRAPHY: TAYLOR FORD PHOTOGRAPHY VENUE: THE 1898 VIDEOGRAPHY: SAGE ROSE VIDEOGRAPHY FLORALS: LISSETTE FLORAL DRESSES & MENSWEAR: J. COLLECTION BRIDAL DRESS DESIGNER: CHRISTINA WU HAIR & MAKEUP: SWEETLY PINNED JEWELRY: LAUDICK'S JEWELRY STATIONERY: WHIMSICALLY WARM LLC CAKE & DESSERTS: SPENCER'S SUGAR SHOP FURNITURE & RENTALS: ASPEN JEAN PLANNING & JOYOUS OCCASIONS LLC CHAMPAGNE: WINE FROM ONE HOPE, PAINTED BY WHIMSICALLY WARM LLC

Photography: Scott Tibbles Photography

Delft Blue Romance

For the second year in a row, WeddingDay has hosted our Photographer Collaborative Style Shoot Event where photographers from all around the Midwest are invited to gain style shoot experience and grow their connections with other experts in the wedding industry. Working with planner All in the Details, lead photographer, Vilma Maria Photographer, and Carmel, Indiana venue, Iron & Ember Events, this team was truly top-notch! Take a look at the results from this romantic day, and read on to see how you can get involved in our next collaborative style shoot!

The Vision

Delft Blue pottery inspired our 2022 Indianapolis Photographer Collaborative Style Shoot Event! Sarah Farthing from All in the Details explains, “For my family, this pottery has remained a feature in all of our households for decades...I wanted to create a style shoot centered on this vibrant pottery but complementing it with some modern elements.” She even chose to include her mother’s plates and candlesticks as well as her grandma’s silver in the shoot, describing the day as a "love letter to her family".

The Venue

Sarah wanted to shift the focus from downtown Indianapolis—where most local couples get married—to the north side of Indy for a more unique look. We chose one of the hottest venues in the area, Iron & Ember Events, to host our event. While the venue has a modern feel, it is truly quite a blank canvas to highlight as you desire, which made it easy to document both by Vilma Maria Photographer and Clark Videography. Sarah advises, “It’s versatile in that manner as you can truly adjust the feeling of the event space simply by implementing different color palettes, texture and lighting to suit your vision.”

The Decor '

Obviously, Delft Blue had to make a major appearance in this shoot with the linen from Nüage Designs, and the team decided to accent it with equally vibrant colors, such as pink, to make it pop. An array of other rentals were utilized to bring this romantic shoot to life. Sarah shares, “MichaelAngelos' navy velvet matisse chairs created a cozy setting for the sweetheart table and their navy velvet loft chairs were the perfect addition to the guest table.” The lighting, votives, white chairs, rug and specialty drink displays were also from MichaelAngelos. We also think the stationery from The Lettering Grove is absolutely perfect for this shoot and looks stunning on those tablescapes!

The Florals

There was a combination of real and faux flowers used in this shoot. To help balance the palette, vibrant pinks and reds were used throughout the florals. “Bridget Camden with B. Petal Company created amazing arrangements for this style shoot. Her mantelpiece and the way she made the sweetheart table come to life were breathtaking,” Sarah raves. Blue Blossom provided the rental florals including the two beautiful arches both in the ceremony and reception looks as well as the aisle florals. Every single flower helps elevate and fill the space!

As soon as Sarah saw the blue and white gown from The Frock Bridal House, she knew it had to be included. “It fit the overall vision of the style shoot too perfectly to not. This statement gown seemed fitting for the ceremony,” Sarah gushes. For the rest of the shoot, they wanted looks that were more relaxed. They found a dress with similar sleeves for the first reception gown then went with a bridal suit for a modern departure look, including a fun fur wrap! The second bride's dresses were more classic in style or were classic cuts with modern styles. As for the hair and makeup, The Mane Bloomington styled a classic half-up hairdo and bold makeup for our first model's ceremony and reception dresses and transitioned into a sleek bun for her suit. Our second bride had beautiful curls styled in an updo with natural makeup. All of these looks complemented the navy suits from JBenzal Menswear that the grooms wore!

VILMA MARIA PHOTOGRAPHER

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The Cake

Sea Salt and Cinnamon truly did an amazing job matching the colors and décor in their cake! They created an incredible three-tiered confection that mimicked the Delft Blue pottery design on the tablescape and the first bridal dress. We love the attention to detail that the bakers took in this design. It almost looks too delicate and flawless to eat!

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ATTIRE: THE FROCK BRIDAL HOUSE (THEFROCKBRIDAL.COM)* HAIR & MAKEUP: THE MANE BLOOMINGTON (THEMANEBLOOMINGTON.COM)*

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STATIONERY: THE LETTERING GROVE (THELETTERINGGROVE.COM) CAKE: SEA SALT AND CINNAMON (SEASALTANDCINNAMON. COM)* RENTALS & CEREMONY

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Chantel Miller

CHANTEL MILLER STORYTELLING

Picture this: you just got engaged and are looking for vendors who can help make your day a success. You stumble upon a photographer who offers to help you with your planning process and nailing down a timeline while also collaborating with you to understand what your expectations and desired style of photography are. Now, what if I told you that you could get all of that with one photographer?

Chantel Miller Storytelling is more than just a photographer. With a vision for telling your story through her photographs, Chantel is there to be involved in your wedding day instead of just snapping pictures of it. She loves hearing from her couples about their wedding planning process, seeing pictures of her brides’ dresses and sending tips she’s picked up to help your wedding run smoother. We had a chance to sit down with Chantel and learn more about how she came to love photography and capturing her couples’ stories.

What inspired your business? What keeps you motivated?

"Growing up, my mother always had a camera in hand, capturing our lives. I never realized how much I would appreciate that as an adult, and now, it is my own passion to capture milestones of lovely clients so they, too, can remember their stories as they look back on photographs I captured. I look at my images as fine art rather than simply a gallery of photographs, and that is what motivates me to continue creating a unique experience for clients and keeps me inspired as a creative."

Tell us about your experience/skills. "While I do have a B.S. degree in both Graphic Design and Photography, I have been a full-time designer in branding and marketing since 2017. However, in 2020, my 'part-time' photography business grew faster than I knew what to do! As of 2022, I have gone all in with my business to focus on telling stories and it has been the best decision. I now have over 50 weddings under my belt and countless editorials as I continue to grow in this industry."

Give us an overview of your services. What makes your business unique? "Wild enough, I actually began my photography career in the athletic industry capturing your favorite D1 football and basketball teams. However, now I mainly focus on capturing Midwest weddings and engagements. I also offer creative editorial portraits and destination weddings. Again, something that sets me apart is the experience I offer, especially my couples. After booking, they receive a welcome gift in the mail, a complimentary engagement session to get to know me and a 45+ page welcome guide with tips and tricks I’ve learned to help them plan out their wedding day. I like to tell my clients I’m not just a photographer, I am a visual storyteller, and in order to do that well I am very involved with the details of the wedding day."

Tell us about your favorite part of your job. What keeps it fun for you?

"I love capturing everyone’s unique story. It sounds so cliché, but everyone has such a different creative vision for their portrait session or wedding! I LOVE that the clients who hire me are very original and artsy themselves, so it makes every project something new. Last year, one of my grooms surprised his bride with a custom addition to her dress. When she was a little girl, she used to wrap up in her blanket and pretend it was her wedding dress. So the night before the wedding, he had her mother sew a piece of the blanket over her heart inside the dress. No one else knew it was there but me and the couple. Stories with intention and pure love…that is what keeps this fun for me!"

What do you love about the industry you work in?

What’s the most common question you get from couples? What’s your answer to it?

"I get a lot of initial questions about timelines and traveling. Around two months before your wedding day, I send out a day of wedding questionnaire and help you build a custom day of timeline! This is an absolute necessity to me to help your day run smoothly and create a less stressful wedding day! As far as travel goes, you name the location and I will be there! I have several flat rate travel fees to make the booking process easier and less stressful for you."

What are the best tips you have for helping couples prepare for their big day? Any other words of wisdom to share?

"My wedding guide goes a lot deeper into this subject but build a day-of timeline that feels true to you and your partner. Do not just choose a first look because it makes your photo timeline easier, and do not let anyone else’s opinions alter your wedding vision. This is YOUR day, so you do you, boo. I also recommend surrounding yourself with the people you love most on your wedding day including your photographer. You spend more time with your photographer than anyone else on your wedding day, so make sure you find the one that works with your personality as much as your preferred editing style."

How do you calm the nerves of anxious customers? What do you do to make them feel comfortable?

As a business owner, what do you wish to accomplish with your customers? What can a couple look forward to when booking you?

"My number one goal as a business owner is to help my clients feel comfortable to be themselves in my presence. When you are able to allow someone to trust you enough to let their true personality shine, not only am I able to capture their most true selves, but they are able to relax and have more fun throughout the entire process. I want to give my clients a whole EXPERIENCE. Many of my brides will text me during the planning process to show me their dress, or talk to me about their anxiety, or just need an HONEST opinion. If I am going to ask them to be REAL in front of my camera, I need to be REAL with them. Many of my clients come out the other side as friends!"

"I love not only being able to meet new people but being able to travel the world! I am based in the Midwest but have captured love stories in the mountains of Alaska, at waterfalls in Oregon, on the beaches of Hawaii and, next year, in the city of Paris, France. This industry has also helped me build a community of friends who have my back and can collaborate with on wonderful projects!"

Take a moment to brag about something you’re proud of. "Part of my goal in making people feel comfortable with me is keeping myself humble. Whether I am shooting a highend, black-tie Chicago wedding or a laid-back backyard elopement, I am more proud of the fact that I make every type of client feel the same way when all is said and done. The biggest feedback I get from clients and even their guests is how comfortable I made them feel."

"I value honesty and I tell my clients that from the beginning. If there is something specifically that you are insecure or anxious about, tell me! We are all human, and it is important to bring the imperfect human connection back into the process. I use my engagement sessions as well as coffee dates or zoom calls to get to know each other so that by the time wedding day is here, we can joke around and relax!"

What are your future goals for your business? How do you see it growing in the future?

"This first full-time year in business has proven to myself that I can do anything I set my mind to. It is a scary thing taking the leap, but when you have the time to pour your heart and soul into your work, it blossoms! I look forward to improving my client experience for 2023 and 2024 couples and really honing in on the artistic editorial style of capturing a wedding day. This is more than just a little business for me. I live to create beautiful things and cannot wait to see how I interpret that in the future."

STYLE SHOOT EVENT

Attendee Spotlight: Chantel Miller Storytelling

COLLABORATIVE

STYLE SHOOT EVENT

Attendee Spotlight: Elisha Kaldahl Photography

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.

Beth WatermanPhotography

The Real Wedding of

KYLEE & LUKE ANSPACH

Since they both love the great outdoors, the first thing on Kylee and Luke’s list after getting engaged was to find a locale with a natural setting. They ended up hosting their wedding at the Heisler family woods, which provided a unique space for their big day and told the story of their family. Once they had the venue squared away, they decided on a woodland boho theme with muted autumnal colors and plenty of wood embellishments. Along with the help from their vendors (who were mostly family and friends!), Kylee and Luke put their own touches on their celebration through the stationery, s’mores recipes, signage and so much more.

Woodland

“Find a partner that you get to enjoy the process of planning with. This is the starting foundation of your whole lives together. Enjoy it. Don’t sweat the small stuff. Create something that is magical together and reflects you both as a couple. Don’t just do things because everyone else is doing them. Just because it’s traditional doesn’t mean it’s right for you and your partner. Really ask each other what matters and why. Cut out the things that don’t matter and add the things that do. And finally, spread your day out so you can pause and be in the moment. One of our favorite things about our day was how easy it felt. We were never rushed and we got to enjoy every piece of it.”

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY: MAIKO MEDIA CATERING: THE ORCHID EVENTS & CATERING FLORALS: RUBY MOON FLOWER FARM DRESS: B. LOVED BRIDAL BRIDESMAIDS' DRESSES: BHLDN AT ANTHROPOLOGIE HAIR: IN TOUCH SALONSPA MAKEUP: GLAMOUR TO GO MOBILE SALON MENSWEAR: H&M RINGS: ELLE NAZ JEWELRY SHOES: ANTHROPOLOGIE BRIDE'S JEWELRY: ALEXIS RUSSELL BRIDESMAIDS' JEWELRY: KENDRA SCOTT RENTALS: A PARTY APART REHEARSAL DINNER: CATABLU GRILLE

Jeanne Foley Diana Ganz

SUITSHOP

The process of suit shopping should be just as fun and easy as dress shopping! And suits are no longer just limited to grooms and their groomsmen. More and more brides are opting for a bridal suit to feel more like themselves. Because whether you are man, woman or nonbinary, you deserve to feel as gorgeous and comfortable as possible on your wedding day!

The main goal at SuitShop is to continue growing and changing to offer affordable suits that fit every body, no matter the gender identification. They believe that comfort makes a person more confident, therefore they have suits that are easy to fit to your body. Keep reading to hear from co-founders Jeanne Foley and Diana Ganz to learn more about their beliefs and all that SuitShop offers.

What inspired your business? What keeps you motivated?

"SuitShop is inspired by a drive toward smarter suiting. The idea was born out of co-founder Jeanne’s experience suiting up her own wedding group. Her wedding party went the traditional suit rental route, but she was left disappointed by the lacking quality, poor fit and high price point. SuitShop makes the process affordable, simple and reliable with suits and tuxedos to keep—for everyone. As we’ve grown in this space, it’s become clear that the industry historically neglects body and especially gender diversity. We continuously work to bridge that gap and offer inclusive suiting for all. That ambition for accessibility and inclusivity keeps us going."

Tell us about your experience/skills.

"A power duo, co-founders Jeanne and Diana bring business, creativity, and innovation. Jean has a background in technical fashion design with experience at respected brands like Abercrombie and Under Armour, and Diana is a graduate of MIT’s Sloan School of Business with experience in finance and business development as a senior-level executive. Together, their skills (and 30+ years of friendship) give SuitShop the foundation to continue growing onward and upward."

What do you wish to accomplish with your customers? What can a bride or groom expect when shopping with you?

"Every single person who comes to us should feel special and discover an unexpected level of ease in getting dressed up. Plus, we work to get everyone suited in a way that honors their identity. Marriers and wedding parties suiting up with us get all our support and walk away with one less thing to worry about. We focus on making the process leading up to their day simple and even fun. Our interactions with our customers are the backbone of our business and the best parts of our day, so clear, helpful communication is at our core. Customers are always blown away by how easy it is to contact us about their orders, process an exchange, get questions answered, and more."

Give us an overview of your services. What makes your business unique?

"We do it all, and we do it for keeps. Most suiting options at our price point are to rent, not to own. Our business model is designed to give our customers and couples a smarter solution—for a similar price (starting under $200), you get a great-fitting suit to keep. The rest of our services center around nailing that comfortable, like-custom fit and equally comfortable experience. Between virtual consultations, in-person showroom appointments, award-winning customer service (hello to real, caring people answering your calls and emails), 7-day free at-home trial, a data-

backed online Fit Finder and the widest off-therack size range of its kind, we’ve got everyone covered. Our thousands of five-star reviews speak for themselves. All of this, paired with our wedding management dashboard, makes suit shopping for the entire party (no matter where everyone’s located) one of the easiest tasks on the wedding planning to-do list."

Tell us about your favorite part of your job. What keeps it fun for you?

"Because of our unparalleled size range, including multiple cuts and lengths to best suit all bodies, we get to witness people light up finding the suit every day. That is, finding a fit and style so true to them that many customers have never experienced or even let themselves expect. Then, months later, the wedding album comes in—we cry every time! We have the honor of being a small part of such special days, and getting to see photo after photo of genuine love is an incredible feeling."

What’s the most common question you get from couples?

"Typically, questions surround sizing and shipping. Unlike most of our competition, we don’t need someone’s exact measurements, which can be confusing. Our solution to the perfect fit is our data-backed Fit Finder that uses basic information like age, height, weight, and shoe size to determine a person’s recommended SuitShop-specific sizes (cross-referencing thousands of data points). Stylists are always happy to talk through any questions, and we’re happy to process free exchanges if there’s anything that isn’t spot-on. Since most of our competition either takes 6+ weeks to ship or, with rentals, ships only two weeks before the wedding, we’re commonly asked about our shipping timelines. Once a couple (or anyone) places their order with us, we ship to your door within about 10 business days (as long as the product is in stock)!"

Take a moment to brag about something you’re proud of.

"We’re so proud to be able to suit men, women, children and non-binary folks. It’s a huge accomplishment to have suited thousands of weddings, representing all kinds of people and all types of love."

How do you calm the nerves of anxious customers?

"Customers assume the process is more complex and difficult than it is.

When they realize that they don’t have to get measured, won’t need to wait until just before their big day to have their suit ship, and that we’re here to make sure everything is exactly how they want it, anxious nerves tend to melt away. Simply being there to truly listen and talk through a solution to any question or time crunch that comes up works wonders in easing nerves."

What are your future goals? How do you see SuitShop growing?

When should a bride or groom begin their suit buying process?

"It never hurts to start early! Around the 6 months out mark is a great time to consider your wedding day colors and overall look. Around 5 to 6 months ahead of the big day is the perfect time to get the look finalized and set up the wedding group in our system. This will help everyone stay clear on your wedding look and also help us make sure we’re ready to support upcoming weddings. We’ll take care of sending out helpful, appropriately-timed reminders to make sure everyone in the group places their orders around 3 months to 6 weeks ahead of the wedding. While we’ll actually get orders to your door within about 10 days, it’s a good idea to get the suit ahead of time to ensure it fits. This timeframe leaves plenty of time for any potential exchanges (free and super simple with us!) and alterations."

"Bringing SuitShop to more people! Expanding showrooms, helping more shoppers find the best way to get a well-fitted suit—and owning it—and doing it all from the comfort of their own home is on the horizon. We also hope to continue growing and expanding deeper into other industries beyond weddings. While it’s great to own a suit for your big day, there are so many other fun ways to wear a great suit, and we want to be there for those moments, too. As we head into the biggest wedding season ever, we are expecting more growth through the end of 2022 and into 2023. One of our biggest growth drivers is word of mouth, so the more weddings we suit up now, the more we can expect to grow later!"

Jessica Strickland Photography

Tushona Monét Photography

Modern Desert Chic

The Vision

For this cover, the team at Burns Special Events wanted to bring together a shoot that incorporated desert elements into a modern winter style shoot. Though the two seem to contradict each other, bringing opposites together was a beautiful theme of this shoot.

“I was picturing a simplistic but dramatic shoot,” Lauren Krempec from Burns explains. We think the wonderful team of creatives brought to life a shoot that was regal yet achievable!

CHANTEL MILLER STORYTELLING

The Venue

Hotel Elkhart made a gorgeous backdrop for our cover shoot! While the walls are bare of decoration or fanciful design, the white color created the perfect blank slate to be dressed up and really played into the modern vibe that our creative team was looking for. We love the large chandeliers and how they elevate the elegance of this space and shoot. There are also numerous large windows that allowed plenty of natural light to fill the room making it easy for Chantel Miller Storytelling and Peace Love Films to capture all the beauty of the day!

The Florals

With the desert motif in mind, our shoot needed to have plenty of florals to help bring the theme to life. Burns Special Events used pampas grass, orchids, roses, ranunculus, anemones, palms, and phalaenopsis to give our scene that desert feel. The major statement makers are the giant pampas displays that hang over the tablescape. We also love that there are no shortage of blooms in the other areas of the shoot, from the ceremony and signage displays to the sweetheart table and lounge setup!

CHANTEL MILLER STORYTELLING

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The Decor

To stick to both the simplistic and elegant aspects of the shoot, the team decided on a mostly black and white color scheme with a few golden accents. All of the décor elements—from the chairs and backdrops to the tableware and lounge furniture—were provided by Burns. We especially love how the black linens, gold tableware and glassware elevate the elegance of this shoot while the wooden chairs lend to the desert theme!

The Stationery & Signage

Jessie Laidig Creative designed an array of stationery and signage to incorporate into our cover shoot. We absolutely love how the geometric stone table numbers bring a touch of modern into the shoot, while the black seating arrangement display and acrylic ceremony sign bring the elegance!

The Look

The fine lacy details on the dress from Elegant Designs are reminiscent of feathers and soft plants that may be found in desert areas. We also love the built-in cape and how elegant it makes our bride look. Speaking of beauty, the bride’s hair is absolutely stunning! Blushing Beauty & Co. styled her with a classic bun, adding florals to fit the theme. Her makeup was kept rather natural, aside from the dramatic eye that pulls you into the scene!

SEE BEHIND

the scenes

View the video at: youtu.be/ 8jGjeyM0IqE

The Cake

From bottom to top, this cake transitions from elegant to desert chic! The bottom tier's crackled black icing exposes some golden details, matching the elegant feel of the signage. The second tier fades from black and gold icing to a faint tan icing, while the addition of the pampas grass and flower on the top tier helps pull in the desert feel!

Beckham Photography, Bottom BLUSHINGBEAUTYANDCO@YAHOO.COM | WWW.BLUSHINGBEAUTYANDCO.COM On-Location Bridal hairstyling, servicing the Michiana Area

Right: Shayne Culp Photography

Meet the Cover Team

THE WEDDING PROS BEHIND THE SHOOT

Lauren Krempec

BURNS SPECIAL EVENTS

Burns Special Events is a full-service wedding and event company. From planning and coordinating to florals and rentals, their team of talented Event Specialists can provide whatever you need. For milestones, celebrations and every detail, Burns is your event company.

Chantel Miller

CHANTEL MILLER STORYTELLING

Chantel is not just a photographer, but a visual storyteller. Miller specializes in telling love stories, however does not believe creatives should have to narrow down their niche to just one area. Her background in design and the fine arts influence her artistic take on capturing a wedding day. No story is one and the same, and she thrives on creating unique experiences for each couple’s journey!

Matthew Sowers HOTEL

ELKHART

Hotel Elkhart reigns as the city’s premier wedding venue a historic boutique beauty, magnificently restored to its jazz-age grandeur. Hotel Elkhart offers luxurious modern-day refinements and a uniquely elegant backdrop for wedding receptions and rehearsal dinners. Hotel Elkhart's top-floor, Aria Ballroom, features jaw-dropping views of the city skyline and an outdoor rooftop venue for up to 180 people. Large suites and oversized rooms are also available for out-of-town guests, families and wedding parties. Matt Sowers, a seasoned hospitality and event planner, is passionate about creating memorable experiences with a personal touch. Contact Matt to explore options and to plan your special day at Hotel Elkhart!

Jessie + Dave

Schmoekel

PEACE LOVE FILMS

Jessie and Dave are best friends partners in literally every sense of the word. They work together, raise their kids together, support each other’s hopes and dreams and laugh together...a lot. They love capturing all of the special moments of a couple’s big day, and that’s because they love love and sharing those memories with their couples! Jessie and Dave say, "Just know that if you hire us to capture your big day, we will pour all of that love into creating a video that you can treasure for a lifetime."

Team Elegant Designs

ELEGANT DESIGNS

Elegant Designs is a locally owned and operated bridal and formalwear store located in downtown Elkhart since 2005. For over a decade, Elegant Designs has had the pleasure of helping women make their special day beautiful. In addition to bridal dresses, they also offer bridesmaids, mother-of-the-bride, and quinceañera.

Tom Buczynski

LOUIE'S TUX SHOP

For over 70 years, Louie's Tux Shop has been the premier provider of tuxedos and formalwear throughout Indiana. With their state of the art laundry and tailoring facility and 16 Indiana locations, they specialize in weddings, proms and black tie events.

Nidia Herzberg

BLUSHING BEAUTY & CO.

Nidia is the lead hairstylist and owner of Blushing Beauty & Co., an on-location hair styling company specializing in beautiful hairstyles for the modern and classic bride. Their passion is to give their brides an easy and stress-free morning and to make them feel like a gorgeous version of themselves!

Bethza Seminario

BETHZA PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP STUDIO

Bethza Professional Makeup Studio brings the big city fashion and trends of eyelash extensions, professional makeup artistry, eyebrow shaping techniques and skin care treatments to downtown Elkhart!

Jessie Laidig

JESS LAIDIG CREATIVE

Jess better known as Jessie Laidig is the owner of Jess Laidig Creative. Jessie is a designer focused on the details that make life's best events more intentional, more beautiful and more fun! She specializes in wedding signage and day-of stationery and is known to go above and beyond to make the design experience personal for each couple. Jessie is new to the Michiana area and was thrilled to connect with WeddingDay Magazine for this cover shoot! When not designing, you can find Jessie loving life in Mishawaka with her husband Caleb.

Emily + Catherine

Stump

SWEET-EM'S CAKE SHOPPE

Emily started Sweet-Em’s Cake Shoppe at the age of twenty-one and has continued to be a blessing to the community each day since. Sweet-Em’s Cake Shoppe makes wedding cakes, birthday cakes, specialty cakes and sweet treats including cupcakes, cake pops, cookies and desserts. Whether it’s for your wedding or birthday, cakes are a beautiful and unique way to celebrate any special occasion!

Katy Frye Photography

Penny Ralene Photography

Johnson Photography, LLC

Photo: Heather Sherrill

Photography, Planning: Meg McCormick & Lilly Krambeck

Engaged in the Midwest

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Neha + Tarang / Brooke and David

Julia + Evan / Thistle & Lace

Photography

Michelle + John / Jean Smith Photo

Gretchen + Victor / Ross James: Photographer

Erica + Will / Marissa Rae Photography

Alyssa + Brandon

Vendor Guide

BAKERIES & DESSERTS

Azucar Rococo Schiller Park, IL, 773.799.1845 azucarrococo.com See ad on page 6.

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

Homestead Kitchen Westland, MI, 734.956.5924 homesteadkitchen.net

See ad on page 84.

MI Great Lakes Cakes Fenton, MI, 586.610.5560 migreatlakescakes.com See ad on page 88.

Sea Salt and Cinnamon Muncie, IN, 727.481.4024 seasaltandcinnamon.com

Sweet T's Cakes & Confections Richland, MI, 269.615.8021 sweettscakesandconfections.com See ad on page 67.

BEAUTY & SPA

Blushing Beauty & Co. Mishawaka, IN blushingbeautyandco.com See ad on page 104.

BÜK Weddings & Co. Kalamazoo, MI, 269.491.7603 bukweddings.com See ad on page 48.

EV Artistry Michigan, 734.956.0602 evonlocation.com

Hitched Suites St. Joseph County, IN, 574.220.0941 hitchedsuites.com See ad on page 27.

The Mane Bloomington Bloomington, IN, 317.430.4508 themanebloomington.com

The Pretty Committee Grand Rapids, MI, 616.831.0046 prettycommitteebeauty.com

See ad on page 66.

BRIDAL SALONS & DESIGNERS

America's Bride Grand Rapids, MI, 616.224.0056 americasbride.us

See ad on page 47.

Badgley Mischka USA badgleymischka.com

Becker's Bridal Fowler, MI, 989.593.2595 beckersbridal.com See ad on page 111.

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 64.

Sarah Kolis Custom Designs Detroit, MI, 248.842.4551 sarahkolis.com

The Wedding Shoppe Berkley, MI, 248.541.1988 theweddingshoppe.net See ad on page 92.

BRIDAL SHOWS

Bridal Spectacular South Bend, IN, 574.243.4060 indianabridalspectacular.net See ad on page 8.

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 inside front cover.

CATERERS

City Barbeque Indiana and Ohio citybbq.com

Nelson's Catering Wakarusa, IN, 574.862.2184 nelsonsbbq.com See ad on page 17.

Smokehouse 52 BBQ Chelsea, MI, 734.562.2565 sh52bbq.com

ENTERTAINMENT

The BBQs DJ Collective Michiana the-bbqs.com

Gaska String Quartet South Bend, IN, 574.229.0422 facebook.com/gaskastringquartet See ad on page 5.

Meg Rodgers, Harpist Saint Joseph, MI, 269.429.6377 megrodgers.net See ad on page 29.

FLORISTS

B. Petal Company Pierceton, IN, 260.591.0789 bpetalcompany.com

Crystal Springs Florist Benton Harbor, MI, 269.925.1167 crystalspringsflorist.net See ad on page 18.

Design Quintessentials

West Bloomfield Township, MI 248.973.8966 designquintessentials.com

Flowers for Dreams Detroit, MI, 313.230.0393 flowersfordreams.com/detroit See ad on page 82.

Huff and Bloom Floral Co. Grand Rapids, MI huffandbloom.com

Lopshire Flowers

Fort Wayne, IN, 260.493.1581 lopshireflowers.com See ad on page 28.

SunflowerKate Florals Columbus, OH, 614.285.3826 sunflowerkateflorals.com

Tori Leigh Events

Indianapolis, IN, 317.602.6886 torileighevents.com See ad on page 91.

Truer Design

Grand Rapids, MI, 616.460.8776 truerdesign.com

JEWELERS

Diamonds Direct Indianapolis, IN, 317.575.8555 diamondsdirect.com

Impress Jewelry Creations Granger, IN, 574.855.4491 impressjewelers.com

OFFICIANTS

At-The-Altar

Serving Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin & the East Coast 847-908-5399 at-the-altar.com

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Amber Knight Photography Bloomington, IN amberknightphotography.com

Amelia Kinser Photography Indiana, 765.416.2496 ameliakinserphotography.com

Beth Waterman Photography Indianapolis, IN, 317.370.7472 bethwatermanphotography.com See ad on page 83.

Captured by Allison

Indianapolis, IN, 317.989.4864 capturedbyallisonphoto.com

Captured by Kelsey Ann Arbor, MI capturedbyk.com See ad on page 85.

Caroline Brewer Photography Indiana carolinebrewerphotography.com

Chantel Miller Photography Bristol, IN chantelmillerstorytelling.com See ad on page 70.

Clever Candid Photography

Fraser, MI, 586.808.2854 clevercandidphotography.com

Dave Thompson Photography

Elkhart, IN, 574.238.9890 davesphotoworld.com

Elisha Kaldahl Photography

Indianapolis, IN, 317.513.1984 elishakphoto.com See ad on page 75.

Jessie Silva

Grand Rapids, MI, jessiesilva.com See ad on page 73.

Kara Hanes Photography

Grand Rapids, MI, 616.835.6143 karahanesphotography.com

Laura Spencer Photography Saint Joseph, MI lauraspencerphotography.com

Lindsay Elaine Photography

Kalamazoo, MI lindsayelaine.com

Love Photography by Katie VanderWal

Allendale, MI, 616.201.8102 lovephotography-mi.com

Moonrae Photography Detroit, MI, 812.606.6222 moonraephotography.com

Onyx and Opal Creative Co. Frankenmuth, MI, 989.262.8290 onyxandopalcreativeco.com See ad on page 65.

Phern Joy LLC

Grand Rapids, MI, 616.747.0354 phernjoy.com

Thistle + Lace Photography

Elkhart, IN, 574.612.5363 instagram.com/ thistleandlacephotography

Vilma Maria Photographer

Fort Wayne, IN, 260.609.0703 facebook.com/ vilmamariaphotographer See ad on page 50.

PLANNERS/COORDINATORS

1945 Event Co. Bath, MI, 517.488.2720 1945eventco.com

All in the Details Indianapolis, IN, 317.821.7526 detailsindy.com See ad on page 51.

ARC Design Studios Detroit, MI, 586.322.3968 arcdesignstudios.com

Emmaleigh White Wedding & Event Planning Mason, MI, 517.703.4334 ewhiteweddingplanner.com See ad on page 110.

EXL Events Co. New Buffalo, MI, 219.628.4360 instagram.com/ leigha.exleventsco See ad on page 20.

Ivory by Design Hand Made Greenwood, IN, 317.300.4231 ivorybydesignhm.com See ad on page 76.

Love Story Weddings and Events Northern Indiana & Chicago lovestoryweddingevents.com

Styled Event Design Clarkston, MI styledeventdesign.com

Unveiled Weddings & Events

Valparaiso, IN, 219.512.5620 yourunveiledevent.com See ad on page 16.

Weddings by Katie + Co. Blaine, MN weddingsbykandco.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 31.

The Best is Yet to Be Event Rentals Bloomington, IN, 812.361.1682 thebestisyettobeeventrentals.com

Blue Blossom Rentals Fishers, IN, 317.449.9427 blueblossomrentals.com

Burns Special Events Mishawaka, IN, 574.259.4807 burnsrentals.com See ad on back cover.

Herriott's Rents Tents Events Champaign, IL, 217.356.9713 herriotts.com

MichaelAngelos Events South Bend, IN, 574.271.7440 michaelangelosevents.com

The Tipsy Burro Ada, MI, 616.204.1018 thetipsyburro.com

STATIONERY

Jess Laidig Creative Mishawaka, IN jesslaidigcreative.etsy.com See ad on page 109.

The Lettering Grove Indianapolis, IN theletteringgrove.com

The Paper Creation Detroit, MI, 734.968.7733 thepapercreation.com

PSR Designs of Indiana Indianapolis, IN, 317.759.0625 psrdesigns.com See ad on page 112.

Your Little Details Chicagoland & Southwest Michigan yourlittledetails.com

Zé Design Studio Northwest Indiana & Chicagoland, 219.501.0801 zedesignstudio.com

TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATIONS

CityFlatsHotel Holland Holland, MI, 616.796.2100 cityflatshotelholland. tapestrycollection.com

The DoubleTree by Hilton South Bend South Bend, IN, 574.234.2000 southbend.doubletree.com See ad on page 7.

Hampton Inn Indianapolis Downtown Indianapolis, IN, 317.261.1200 hamptoninn3.hilton.com See ad on page 72.

Hotel Elkhart Elkhart, IN, 574.389.7900 hotelelkhart.com See ad on page 93.

Trumbull and Porter Detroit, MI, 313.496.1400 trumbullandporterhotel.com

VENUES

19 North by Froehlich's

Three Oaks, MI, 269.756.6002 19northbyfroehlichs.com See ad on page 46.

2000 Brooklyn Detroit, MI, 313.949.9901 2000brooklyn.com

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 17.

The Charles Fort Wayne Event Center

Fort Wayne, IN, 260.637.3643 thecharlesfortwayne.com See ad on page 4.

Four Winds Casinos

New Buffalo, MI, 269.926.5219 South Bend, IN, 574.931.3557 fourwindscasino.com See ad on page 9.

Gable Hill

Marcellus, MI, 269.281.4266 gablehill.com See ad on page 21.

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 26.

Hard Truth Distilling Co. Nashville, IN, 812.720.4840 visithardtruth.com

Hawks Point Acres Anderson, IN hawkspointacres.com

The Indianapolis Public Library Indianapolis, IN, 317.275.4200 events.imcpl.org See ad on page 89.

The Inn at Harbor Shores Saint Joseph, MI, 269.983.1111 innatharborshores.com See ad on page 49.

Ivory Foundry Weddings & Events

Indianapolis, IN, 317.279.4048 ivoryfoundryevents.com See ad on page 77.

North Lake Weddings + Events

Berrien Springs, MI, 269.697.3339 northlakeweddings.com See ad on page 19.

Revival Wedding Barn

Dowagiac, MI, 269.364.5501 revivalweddingbarn.com

The Sixpence Whitestown, IN, 317.296.8200 thesixpence.com

Spohn Ballroom Goshen, IN, 574.862.2184 spohnballroom.com See ad on page 17.

Stonegate Manor Benton Harbor, MI, 269.930.0617 stonegatemanorevents.com

Studebaker National Museum South Bend, IN, 574.235.9714 studebakermuseum.org See ad on page 30.

Venue 5126 Oswego, IL, 630.554-.100 venue5126.com

Whippoorwill Farm Sparta, MI, 616.401.4564 whippoorwillfarmvenue.com See ad on page 90.

VIDEOGRAPHERS

Clark Videography Indianapolis, IN, 317.599.7312 clarkvideography.com See ad on page 63.

Peace Love Films Fort Wayne, IN peacelovefilms.com See ad on page 105.

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