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FROM THE EDITOR One of the benefits of working in the wedding industry is the joy of working with happy couples on a daily basis. It’s hard to imagine anyone being grumpy while trying on wedding gowns or going to a cake tasting. Telling the stories of these real weddings is what we do at WeddingDay Magazine. This spring, Indiana weddings took center stage in the national media. And our story was not told in a positive way. We have always believed that our magazine is an inclusive one that welcomes brides of all races, nationalities and sexual orientations. We also believe that we feature the best vendors in the State of Indiana and Michigan and know that those vendors believe in the power of love and acceptance as much as we do. Of course, we can always do a better job of making sure everyone feels welcome and part of our magazine. Let us know if you have an idea or would like to have your wedding featured. Our editorial team is always on the lookout for great stories and photography as we strive to provide the best guide for brides. In that vein, we are launching a new website that allows couples to get up to date on the latest in gowns, décor, bouquets and rings, while at the same time, helping to plan a wedding that reflects the personalities of the couples starting their lives together.
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ALICIA & JEFF MENSAH
You’ve got to love your friends, especially when they bring two people together as husband and wife. Mutual friends in Chicago introduced Alicia Highsmith and Jeff Mensah. While love at first sight can be debated, this couple knew immediately that there was a spark between them that was special.
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romance on the water Classic Elegance Redefined
The Proposal Jeff, who is from London, proposed during a romantic sunset cruise in Florida. He rented a private gondola for a tour. “While posing for a picture with the beautiful sunset, he got down on one knee and asked me to spend the rest of my life with him. I was so overjoyed I said ‘yes’ to my best friend,” says Alicia, who is from South Bend.
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The Ceremony Alicia said her favorite part of the ceremony was the look on her husband’s face when she was walking down the aisle toward him.
The Reception Carrying through their theme of elegance and a water backdrop (remember the gondola proposal), the two had their reception at Century Center of South Bend with the rushing waters of the St. Joseph River behind them. “Similar to the way Jeff proposed, we were able to experience our special evening ‘on water’ with a beautiful sunset in sight,” says Alicia.
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The Dress The bride’s mom and sister took a train to Chicago for a special fall afternoon of wedding dress shopping in the big city. Alicia was fortunate enough to find the perfect dress almost immediately. “As I walked out of the fitting room, my mom/ sister’s facial expressions confirmed my thoughts,” she says. While she didn’t want to make a rash decision, she looked around for about another week and then went back and made the purchase.
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advice from the bride 1. Keep God first in your marriage! 2. Know what’s most important to you on your wedding day and research/book those vendors first. 3. Enjoy every single moment.
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Favorite Moment “Our favorite moment of our reception was looking around the room and seeing all the love and support from family and friends. We had family travel from near and far, including from London and Ghana. We were so blessed,� says Alicia.
the Color Palette Gray, silver and white were the central colors used in this stylish and elegant wedding.
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the Florals Alicia carried an all-white bouquet featuring peonies while her bridesmaids carried pops of white hydrangeas. The reception flowers included centerpieces consisting of a tightly rounded floral ball on tall pedestal vases also featuring all-white hydrangeas.
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The cute factor is off the charts with these two flower girls. They are so adorable we couldn’t help but fall head over heels for them. Â
The Cake A four-tiered, all-white cake ruffled with petals worked beautifully with the romantic feel of the reception.
Details White linens with silver runners were accentuated with tall vases containing silver floating candles. The couple wanted a romantic, elegant reception with soft candlelight and white floral filling the room.
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wedding team CEREMONY LOCATION Hope City Church South Bend, IN RECEPTION LOCATION The Century Center South Bend, IN CATERER The Century Center South Bend, IN PHOTOGRAPHER Josephiney Photography VIDEOGRAPHER JustVisualsMedia
HAIR SALON Salon Ubon Granger, IN
FLOWERS MichaelAngelos The Event Company
BRIDESMAIDS’ GOWNS Brides by Demetrios
MAKEUP Crystal-Eyez Makeup & Beauty Lounge Chicago, IL
INVITATIONS Noteworthy Notes Chicago, IL
CAKE SugaRush Desserts Elkhart, IN
CEREMONY MUSICIAN Makena Schrock, Hope City Church
RECEPTION DJ D&T Productions
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WEDDING GOWN Brides by Demetrios TUXEDOS Men’s Wearhouse
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AUGUST 31, 2014 INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA PHOTOGRAPHED BY stacy able PHOTOGRAPHY
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Leah Overmyer and Steve Engelstad met at the end of the summer of 2011 at Brothers Bar and Grill in Broad Ripple. Their first date took place four days later.
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elegance and ease at the eiteljorg: a museum quality wedding
The proposal Leah and Steve had looked at a ring while in Seattle and she was suspicious he had bought it for her. But he told her he was not able to get that one and they had to look at some different options. She was fine with that because marrying him meant more than a particular ring. “He then turned and pulled out the ring we saw in Seattle,” Leah says.
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the florals The bridal bouquet consisted of ivory and champagne garden roses, dinner plate dahlias, spray roses, seeded eucalyptus, dusty miller and smilax. The bridesmaids’ flowers featured peach garden roses, dahlias and dusty miller. The ceremony aisle was framed with large textured flowing floral arrangements on natural wooden pillars.
the music The couple wanted guests to hear their favorite tunes, so they were asked to list them on the RSVP card. The result was the perfect playlist with every age group dancing the night away!
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“Working with amazing vendors is key. You have to be able to trust your vendors and communicate your ideas effectively. Most of my vendors had worked together before and this made the process so much easier.�
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The ceremony Leah and Steven added meaning to the ceremony by using Steve’s brotherin-law Matty, as the officiant. The couple also incorporated different colored ribbons in a hand-tying ceremony to symbolize two becoming one. They tied Leah’s grandmother’s wedding band onto the end of the braid to honor her grandparents who had been married 60 years.
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The venue The ceremony and reception were oh-so-veryconvenient for guests who walked from one to the other at the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis. The couple chose the venue because of its downtown location, the museum gardens and the beautiful circular ballroom with mahogany accents.
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The CAKE An elegant, simple gold cake topper sat on the top of their light, refreshing sweet treat. The cake was flavored with lemon and raspberry with textured icing adorned with fresh cut flowers in peach and light pink with flowing greenery.
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“Guest Libs” tucked into the pocket of the folded napkins allowed wedding guests to add some unexpected details about the upcoming honeymoon (we hear Table 12 was particularly creative).
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The décor Leah had her heart set on making large Geronimo balloons to save some money and add some whimsy to the big day. She didn’t realize it would take eight hours to cut the tissue paper, staple and inflate the balloons.
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wedding team CEREMONY & RECEPTION LOCATION Eiteljorg Museum, Indianapolis, IN
CAKE Khan’s Catering, Indianapolis, IN
BRIDE’S RINGS TWIST Seattle
FLOWERS The Empty Vase
GROOM’S RING Max’s Jewelry
INVITATIONS/STATIONERY JP Stationery
BRIDE’S SHOES Nordstrom
LINENS Khan’s Catering
WEDDING COORDINATOR Jessica Dum Wedding Coordination
WEDDING GOWN That Special Touch Columbus, IN
CATERER Khan’s Catering, Indianapolis, IN
BRIDESMAIDS’ GOWNS Bella Bridesmaids Indianapolis, IN
BRIDE’S JEWELRY MH Pomander’s
CEREMONY ENTERTAINMENT Mary Kay Bonner
PHOTOGRAPHER Stacy Able Photography
HAIR & MAKEUP Leslie White Hair & Makeup
BRIDESMAIDS’ JEWELRY Francesca’s
RECEPTION ENTERTAINMENT Audio Magic! Entertainment
VIDEOGRAPHER Unique Heart Productions
SUITS Jos. A. Bank
LIGHTING WOW Factor
REHEARSAL DINNER Skyline Club
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Lauren Burke and Thomas Kohr met at Yale University after a freshman picnic for athletes. He was on the crew team and she was on the volleyball team. They both moved to New York City after graduation and sports brought them together once again playing coed volleyball in the NY Urban Professional Volleyball league.
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fisher family farm: A French Country Wedding with Hoosier Charm
The proposal Twelve years after meeting, Tom surprised Lauren with a proposal in the garden of his childhood home in Linwood, New Jersey. Lauren’s family had flown in from Michigan and stayed out of sight as they waited for Tom to pop the question.
Jennifer Driscoll photography
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The ceremony “One of my favorite memories of the ceremony is my dad walking me around the walnut tree grove. It was a peaceful, personal moment and we could see everyone waiting for us through the trees,” Lauren says. Parchment bags were transformed into unconventional programs. The bags contained pink and blush rose petals to be tossed at the newlyweds.
The details Oh where do we begin? This is Lauren’s forte and she said her penchant for detail work actually is a genetic trait she inherited from her mother and grandmother. Everyone contributed to the special touches (we can only list a few!): a restored 1945 John Deere tractor; the table number stands made of reclaimed wood from the big barn; caramel corn from the Ocean City boardwalk; the signature cocktails: Lolo (the bride’s nickname) Smash and Tommy Manhattan, and the antipasto charcuterie course as a nod to the couple’s picnic at Versailles. 42
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The lemonade stand highlighting Mimi’s famous homemade lemonade. In fact, we just love Mimi and Papa and everything about the way they transformed their property into a rustic version of wedded bliss. The restored blacksmith shop, the windmill, gardens, oh my!
Jennifer Driscoll photography
The florals French zinc market buckets filled with loose flowers created a farmers market style display perfect for the venue. Four 14-foot river birch trees brought the outside into the tent and now are planted on the farm.
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the dress Lauren found the Monique Lhuillier gown while visiting her sister in Scottsdale, Arizona. “When I tried on ‘the one,’ for once my dad was speechless,” she says. The dress features a beaded floral and a leafy-pattern bodice. The fern detail was used throughout the décor on everything from stamps on the invitations to lush Boston and Tiger ferns located throughout the ceremony and reception.
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Jennifer Driscoll photography
The family farm The Family Farm: Love of family brought the wedding to Lauren’s maternal grandparents’ farm – The Fisher Farm in Franklin, Indiana. The 60-acre farm has been in the family since 1865 and was the site of some of Lauren’s most treasured childhood memories, including picking blackberries and strawberries right from the garden and playing hide-and-go-seek in the cornfields.
The color palette The nine bridesmaids matched the Indiana summer sky wearing variegated shades of blue, Lauren’s favorite color. Navy menu cards tied with twine and fern and vintage French ticking striped dinner napkins adorned the farm tables.
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the cake The cake - a stunning five-tier creation combining ruffles, flowers and details from the bridal gown - completed the look. The groom’s cake featured a Yale bulldog rowing a Longport Beach Patrol lifeguard boat.
advice FROM the bride “Take a moment to step away from the wedding hubbub with your new husband and take it all in!” Jennifer Driscoll photography
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wedding team CEREMONY & RECEPTION LOCATION Fisher Farm, Bride’s grandparents’ home Franklin, IN
WEDDING GOWN Magical by Monique Lhuillier
WEDDING PLANNER Monica Richard, Mon Amie Events Inc.
HAIR SALON JW Hair Salon
CATERER Thomas Caterers of Distinction, Indianapolis, IN PHOTOGRAPHER Jennifer Driscoll Photography VIDEOGRAPHY Indy Visual WEDDING CAKE Classic Cakes of Carmel Carmel, IN CEREMONY & RECEPTION BAND Colby Beserra & The Party Faithful
NAIL SALON Evan Todd Spa & Salon at Conrad
BRIDESMAIDS’ GOWNS Lela Rose/Dessy
GROOM’S TUXEDO Ermenegildo Zegna GROOMSMENS’ TUXEDOS Jos. A. Bank
FLOWERS The Empty Vase RENTAL COMPANY A Classic Party Rental BRIDE’S SHOES Badgley Mischka
BRIDE’S ENGAGEMENT RING Ben & Ray Moses
BRIDE’S BRACELET & EARRINGS M.H. Pomander’s
BRIDE’S WEDDING BAND Fred Leighton
BRIDESMAIDS’ JEWELRY J. Crew
GROOM’S RING Ben & Ray Moses
HOTEL & SUNDAY BRUNCH Omni Severin
VALET Elite Management Services
DAY OF PAPER Pink Poppy Ink Carmel, IN
HONEYMOON French Polynesia, Bora Bora and Rangiroa
GARDEN FLOWERS Sunny Lawn Farms
REHEARSAL DINNER Market Table at The Alexander
FIREWORKS Circle City Pyrotechnics, Inc.
TABLE RENTALS, POWER & LIGHTING Scott Evans
FLOWER GIRL DRESSES Olivia Kate Couture
PORTABLE RESTROOMS Indy Portables
MAKEUP Makeup by Sparkle INVITATIONS Gloria Boyden Carmel, IN TRANSPORTATION Antique Limousine of Indianapolis
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ENJOY THE PERFECT WEDDING FEAST ON YOUR SPECIAL DAY Relax and leave the details of your rehearsal dinner, bridal luncheon or wedding reception to Ruth’s, this is what we do best. Variety of delightful menu options available. Private dining rooms accommodate 8 to 100+ guests.
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learning from each other. growing together. You don’t have to go to Michigan to experience the lake lifestyle or a view of the sunset over the water. Kosciusko County boasts more than a hundred lakes, including two of Indiana’s largest and deepest natural lakes – Wawasee and Tippecanoe. Known as “Lake City”, Warsaw is nestled between Pike, Center, Winona, and Hidden Lakes. People here know how to enjoy the outdoors and truly experience nature with their beautiful gardens, golf courses, walking trails and, of course, water sports.
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Melissa is a visual storyteller for your wedding day. She captures moments as they unfold and turns them into the very best of memories Her photos never look posed, only completely relaxed, natural and joyous. Every anniversary, you’ll look back at your custom designed, fine art wedding album and be immediately swept back to the magic of that day. Melissa is available to photograph weddings anywhere in Indiana, Michigan and the world.
Male Fashions, located in downtown Warsaw since 1992, specializes in giving you the perfect fit at competitive pricing. Your wedding party will receive one Free tuxedo rental with 5 paid rentals. As an alternative to renting, we offer a large variety of suits for purchase (wedding package discounts available). If you are looking for that personal touch with one on one service, try Male Fashions for all your men’s clothing needs.
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56784 County Road 21, Bristol, Indiana 46507 • 574-295-6373 • www.elconacc.com
Perfectly suited to accommodate magnificent, large celebrations as well as unforgettable intimate events. Menus are planned and executed to perfection by our culinary team and all details are personally cared for by our staff, giving you the freedom and peace of mind to truly enjoy your experience.
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Let Gigi’s Cupcakes create a one-of-a-kind cupcake arrangement that will capture the beauty of your day. Whether it’s a bridal shower, a rehearsal dinner or the big day itself, we offer a large variety of boutique cupcakes from which to choose. From the traditional Wedding Cake to more exotic flavors like Chocolate Salted Caramel, we can create the perfect complement to your special event. Schedule your own private tasting and see why more and more brides are now saying “I do” to Gigi’s Cupcakes.
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Now Offering Ceremonies on the Green
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GIGI’S CUPCAKES OF GRANGER 314 W. Cleveland Road Granger, Indiana 46530 • (574) 277-1700
16633 Baywood Lane • Granger, IN 46530 www.knollwoodclub.com • 574–271–4822
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The Morris Estate offers modern amenities embraced by vintage charm
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Henderson Castle Luxury Wedding Showcase
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Pumpernickel’s Catering
Pumpernickel’s Catering At Pumpernickel’s Catering, your reception is like no other. We have been catering weddings in Michiana for more than 20 years at our facility, The Athenian Ballroom, and at other preferred venues throughout the area. The Athenian Ballroom sits atop the former Hotel Elkhart, offering a great view of the city in a historic setting. The Athenian can accommodate up to 250 guests. Give us a call or visit our website at www.pumpernickelscatering.com and we’ll help you create a flawless and effortless wedding day.
Each event is special Each menu is unique 20 years catering in Michiana Either at the Athenian or the venue of their choice
The Athenian Ballroom
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It’s the Icing on the Cake We’re More than Four Walls and a Chandelier!
A contemporary, sophisticated facility with full-service party planning, including catering and rentals.
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STYLE SHOOT VENUE The Homestead 1835 New Carlisle, IN PHOTOGRAPHER Lady and the Lens Photography VIDEOGRAPHER 27 Entertainment DESIGN & COORDINATION Mad Momma Events & Styling MAKEUP Le Roc Salon & Body Bar HAIR Katelyn Pruitt DRESS Catherine’s Bridal Boutique TUX John Cicco’s Menswear & Shoes JEWELRY Martin Binder Jeweler HEADPIECES Joya by Kristin Richardson FLORIST Wright’s Flowers and Gifts FOOD Spire Catering & Event Planning DESSERTS Wildflour FURNITURE Lifestyles MODELS Corrine Jayne & James Rubino
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the vision This captivating cover is all about the Bohemian style – from the sunset, the ethereal umbrellas hanging from the beams of the barn to the colorful textures used throughout. Photographer Holly Russell and her fantastic team of wedding pros created a magical and whimsical shoot perfect for today’s fun and relaxed bride.
the venue The history and versatility of the Homestead 1835 lends itself to this rustic shoot. Still a working farm and residence, the property includes a granary, a renovated barn, a ceremony site and three acres of verdant grounds.
the hair & makeup The makeup and hair were kept soft and fresh to focus on the model’s beautiful eyes. The Boho look came together with lots of false lashes and a dewy cream blush. Long, loose flowing curls with a center part highlighted the dramatic headpiece.
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the gown A mermaid gown with ivory satin underneath lace fit the Bohemian vibe like a glove. The headpieces selected were a mix of braided metal, quartz crystals, antiqued silver and a pewter leaf charm.
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The DĂŠcor The Bohemian/rustic theme with bold jewel tones and natural elements inspired the dĂŠcor. An old barn door on wooden horses bathed in romantic candlelight became the sweetheart table.
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the cake & sweets Just a few of the tempting delectable treats: a lemon meringue tartlet, French almond macarons, lemon curd with fresh berries, and an attention-getting, semi-naked yellow butter cake.
the jewelry The jewelry was an exotic mix of white and yellow gold surrounded by diamonds.
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the floral The bridal bouquet popped with color using a handtied cascade of antique green hydrangeas, peachy pink dahlias, white astilbe, cream garden roses and green hanging amaranthus with a seeded eucaplytus collar. The centerpieces were composed of antique green hydrangeas, viburnum, white astilbe, cream garden roses and red hanging amaranthus.
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Notre Dame Weddings
The University of Notre Dame offers a beautiful setting perfectly suited to celebrate your wedding any time of year. With distinguished venues and accommodations right on campus, it’s the perfect destination for your reception or wedding weekend. Contact us to begin planning your Notre Dame wedding. NOTREDAMEWEDDINGS.COM
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CONFERENCE & SPECIAL EVENT CENTER The Gillespie Conference & Special Event Center is conveniently located on the beautiful campus of Saint Mary’s College with great accommodations at The Hilton Garden Inn & The Inn at Saint Mary’s Hotel.
Photos by Peter Ringenberg
Gillespie Conference Center is offering 20% OFF ALL FOOD MENU SELECTIONS October, 2014 - April, 2015. Please contact the Sales Department at 574-232-7700.
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A New Chapter Weddings................................................ 39
Josephiney Photography.................................................... 6
A Party Apart..................................................................... 56
Judee’s.............................................................................. 63
AAY’s Rental...................................................................... 62
Knollwood Country Club.................................................. 55
Adam’s Cake Shop.................................. inside back cover
La Candy Shoppe............................................................. 50
Allen County Fairgrounds................................................. 39
La Porte Civic Auditorium, The........................................ 16
Allure, The........................................................... back cover
Lakeside Occasions........................................................... 8
Athenian Ballroom............................................................ 59
Le Roc Salon & Body Bar................................................. 14
Basil & Co......................................................................... 10
Louie’s Tux Shop.............................................................. 61
Beiger Mansion, The........................................................ 52
Male Fashions.................................................................. 49
Bella Novia Couture......................................................... 67
Matthew Provoast Photography...................................... 62
Blue Chip Casino, Hotel & Spa........................................ 60
Matzke Florist................................................................... 64
Blue Heron at Blackthorn, The........................................ 53
Meg Rodgers, Harpist...................................................... 14
Blushing Bride on 17......................................................... 6
Melissa Jordan Photography........................................... 49
Boulevard Inn & Bistro, The............................................. 63
Menguin............................................................................ 17
Burns Rent-Alls, Inc.......................................................... 54
MichaelAngelos The Event Company.............................. 15
Catalyst Productions........................................................ 12
Michiana Tents & Events................................................. 66
Catering By Design/Your Notre Dame Wedding............. 76
Morris Estate, The............................................................ 57
Century Center South Bend............................................... 9
Morris Inn......................................................................... 76
Charley Creek Inn............................................................. 27
Nicholas J Salon & Spa...................................................... 1
Comfort Suites, South Bend............................................ 13
Palais Royale & The Morris Performing Arts Center.........65
Country Bake Shop.......................................................... 16
Pumpernickel’s Catering.................................................. 59
Crystal Springs Florist...................................................... 80
Ray’s on the Green........................................................... 14
Deb Potis Photography.................................................... 11
Rentalex Professional Events............................................ 8
DoubleTree by Hilton South Bend................................... 11
Riverside Terrace, The..................................................... 15
Eddie Merlot’s.................................................................. 38
Ruth’s Chris Steak House................................................ 48
Elcona Country Club......................................................... 51
Ruthmere Mansion.......................................................... 77
Empyrean Events............................................................. 12
Shadowland Ballroom............................. inside front cover
Fernwood Botanical Garden............................................ 77
Silver Beach Hotel............................................................ 50
Gaska String Quartet....................................................... 63
Sorg Jewelers .................................................................... 6
Gigi’s Cupcakes................................................................ 55
Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council......................... 26
Gillespie Center & Special Events Center....................... 78
Splendid Setting............................................................... 53
Grand Rental Station....................................................... 12
St. Joseph River Room..................................................... 15
Henderson Castle.............................................................. 2
Stephenson’s of Elkhart.................................................. 39
Henderson Castle Bridal Show........................................ 58
Studebaker National Museum........................................ 66
Hilton Garden Inn, Benton Harbor/St. Joseph............... 56
Supper Club, The.............................................................. 57
Holiday Inn Fort Wayne.................................................... 28
Tippecanoe Place............................................................. 74
Inn at Harbor Shores, The................................................. 7
Villa Macri Ristorante....................................................... 10
Ivy Beats Entertainment.................................................. 11
White Hawk Country Club................................................ 75
Jazz Assemblage Big Band.............................................. 55
Windsor Park.................................................................... 13
Jophiel............................................................................... 29
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