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Ryan Bradley Brooke Shaw Fall is in the air and we are embracing it! This time of year is always a favorite for Indiana & Michigan weddings and we know so many of you have waited for this time to celebrate your wedding day with the love of your life. We hope as you are planning and preparing for your wedding day that we can bring you inspiration and easy accessibility to the most skilled wedding vendors in the area.
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This fall issue is packed full of inspiration just for you! Be sure to check out our Floral Preview where local florists created exquisite floral designs to inspire. You will find two lovely fall stylized shoots that took place at The Lenox and County Line Orchard. Two gorgeous venues we know you are going to be smitten with. We also have several unique wedding stories that showcase gorgeous design and love stories that inspire. We hope this season of planning and dreaming of marrying your best friend brings you joy, hope, and love. Happy Planning!
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Donte & Lindsey
SUBMITTED BY FAIR OAKS FARMS
Lindsey and Donte spared no detail on their
night in the country. Inside the ballroom, the
late June wedding. Lindsey was all smiles
vibrant colors with touches of gold took over
on her big day, glowing and relaxing as she
the space, welcoming guests to a night full
prepared in Fair Oaks Farms Bridal Suite with
of laughing, dancing and delicious food and
her close friends and family. Colors of pinks,
drinks. Guest indulged in farm favorites such
purples, reds and blues meshed perfectly
as Tomato Bruschetta, Caprese Skewers,
within the Bridal Suites fun, bright space while
Pulled Pork Sliders and Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Donte overlooked their ceremony location
during cocktail hour followed by Filet Mignon
in the backyard of Fair Oaks Farms. Their
and Pan Seared Airline Chicken for dinner. A
outdoor ceremony was the perfect backdrop
dessert table was offered from vendor Molly’s
to host 200 of their guests on their special
Cupcakes along with the Bride and Groom’s
day. The green grass, trees and apple orchard
cake. To end the evening, a Mini-Burger and
in the background provided the picturesque
Mini Hot Dog late night snack was served to
backdrop to their ceremony. After their
guests before returning to the hotel for the
ceremony, cocktail hour took place on the
evening. Lindsey & Donte truly took advantage
covered porch of the Farmhouse Restaurant
of everything offered for their weekend
at Fair Oaks Farms, providing guests with
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the chance to enjoy the magical summer
“Inside the ballroom, the vibrant colors with touches of gold took over the space, welcoming guests to a night full of laughing, dancing and delicious food and drinks.“
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Landon & Carlee THE BRIDE'S PERSPECTIVE
D E S C R I B E YO U R W E D D I N G D AY I spent the morning with my bridesmaids, mom, my mother-in-law, and flower girls. It was a very relaxing morning, we got our hair done, did our makeup, and we were able to just hang out. I was able to have my cousins help me with things throughout the day. Our ceremony was outside near a beautiful gazebo, followed by cocktail hour on the patio. We enjoyed our meal and danced the night away in the barn. There were so many highlights from the day, but one of our favorite moments was getting to hug and say hello to everyone as we dismissed them after the ceremony was over. We spent the evening being surrounded by our closest friends and family, and we couldn’t have asked for anything more. D E S C R I B E YO U R W E D D I N G D AY V I S I O N From the moment we walked through The Barn at Meadow Brook, we knew that this was the place we wanted for our special day. We instantly fell in love with the venue, and it checked all of our boxes. The barn itself is stunning, but when you step inside the details are exceptionally thought out, and it doesn’t take much decorating to make
it look beautiful. One thing we loved about The Barn at Meadow Brook was getting to work with Kori. She was very easy to connect with when we had questions and helped give us advice based on her previous experiences. She helped set up every table for the reception and made everything on the day of the wedding move so smoothly. Kori and her family worked very hard to make sure our wedding day was exactly what we dreamed it would be. We knew with the help of Kori there was nothing we needed to stress about on our wedding day. Before we were even engaged, I knew I wanted to ask Stephanie DeBolt to photograph my big day. She captures every wedding day so beautifully. She is great to work with and helped create a timeline for the day to make sure everything ran smoothly. Together, Stephanie and Kori were the perfect combo. I couldn’t have asked for two better people to help make our special day so special. We will forever be grateful for everything they did for us and The Barn at Meadow Brook, Kori, and Stephanie will always hold a special place in our hearts.
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LOVE KNOWS NO SEASON AT COUNTRY STRONG! Celebrate your love story in the heart of fall’s golden hues or winter’s cozy embrace, surrounded by the rustic beauty of nature. Your dream wedding awaits. Visit us at Country Strong! Discover the perfect arrangement of classic beauty, caring staff, and amenities your guests will love. We’ll help make your wedding one of a kind!
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VENUE Lenox Event Center (574) 501-0611 lenoxevents.com
Venue The Lenox Event Venue, which was once a bank, is located in downtown Elkhart. It has been beautifully restored to its 1905 design with stunning marble details, an imported fireplace, gorgeous woodwork and a breath taking glass skylight! The Lenox features a bridal suite, a billiards room, and an upstairs bar for your guests to enjoy.
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R E N TA L / D E S I G N AAYS Event Rentals (574) 256-1110 aaysrental.com
Design AAYS Event Rentals designed the most beautiful tablescape! We loved how they incorporated different textures, colors and designs. The gold leaf charger was one of our favorites. Sticking with the fall design, they included real artichokes and pomegranates as table décor. A refreshing and unique idea that was executed masterfully.
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GOWN Here Comes The Dress (574) 345-0702 herecomesthedress.com TUXEDOS Louie’s Tux Shoppe (574) 272-2486 louiestuxshop.com FLO RAL Matzke Florist (574) 293-5657 matzkeflorist.com
Gown & Tuxedo Our bride and groom, Leanne and Maxim Ivanov, looked absolutely exquisite and in love! Leanne’s gown, provided by Here Comes The Dress, was jaw dropping. From the intricate details of the bodice of the gown to the elaborate lace train, she radiated with joy. Maxim looked rather dapper in his black tux and bowtie from Louie’s Tux Shop. What a classic and modern look.
Floral Matzke Florist created the most exquisite floral arrangements. The floral display around the fireplace was an elegant focal point that tied everything together. We also loved how they made smaller centerpieces for the tablespaces so guests can engage in conversation easily. Matze Florist incorporated several varieties of floral throughout, such as dahlias, Amaranthus, astilbe,heliborus, peach feather celosia, cosmos, seeded eucalyptus Podocarpus, dusty miller and sage.
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HAIR Wild Rose Hair Artistry wildrosehairartistry.com MAKEUP Ashley Urban Artistry (574) 202-2776 ashleyurbanartistry.com P H OT O G R A P H E R B Graves Photography (574) 596-7939 bgravesphotography.com
Hair&Makeup We loved how Wild Rose Hair Artistry styled Leanne’s hair for this shoot. The low loose bun created a whimsical look and highlighted the color of her hair. Her makeup, done by Ashley Urban Artistry, looked ravishing. We loved the slight smokey eye and light pink lip on Leanne. It paired well with her updo.
Photography With over 20 years of experience behind a camera, B Graves Photography knows how to take amazing photos. Her eye for details and lighting is exactly what you would want from your wedding photographer.
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CAKE Mini Snack Confections (574) 850-9350 minisnackconfections.square.site MACARONS Le Macaron French Pastries (574) 326-3148 lemacaronelkhart.com
Desserts Mini Snack Confections made the most delicious cake for this stylized shoot. The simple yet intricate design with the rose gold tipped layers was absolutely magnificent. They also provide other confections like mini cakes, cake pops, cupcakes, cheesecakes and so much more! Did someone say macarons? Le Macaron French Pastries created a delicious array of different types of macarons. To say which one was the best was much harder than you would think! Each and every flavor made you want to grab another. We love how macarons are such a unique treat that incorporates your wedding colors so easily.
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VENDORS VENUE Lenox Event Center (574) 501-0611 www.lenoxevents.com FLO RAL Matzke Florist (574) 293-5657 www.matzkeflorist.com P H OT O G R A P H E R B Graves Photography (574) 596-7939 www.bgravesphotography.com R E N TA L / D E S I G N AAYS Event Rentals (574) 256-1110 www.aaysrental.com CAKE Mini Snack Confections (574) 850-9350 www.minisnackconfections.square.site MACARONS Le Macaron French Pastries (574) 326-3148 www.lemacaronelkhart.com TUXEDOS Louie’s Tux Shoppe (574) 272-2486 www.louiestuxshop.com GOWN Here Comes The Dress (574) 345-0702 www.herecomesthedress.com HAIR Wild Rose Hair Artistry www.wildrosehairartistry.com MAKEUP Ashley Urban Artistry (574) 202-2776 www.ashleyurbanartistry.com MODELS Maxim & Leanne Ivanov Groomsmen Shawn Miller Mikhail Bekhterev
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Customize your unique event by allowing our wedding team to provide the exquisite service and personal attention that only a private club can offer. WWW.SANDCREEK.COM - Contact Pattie Mayo at pmayo@sandcreek.com 1001 SAND CREEK DRIVE SOUTH CHESTERTON, INDIANA 219 395 5222
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Jerrad & Taylor THE BRIDE'S PERSPECTIVE
D E S C R I B E YO U R E N G A G E M E N T
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Our engagement was romantic and surprising! Jerrad replicated our first date; we went wine tasting. I had ordered a small appetizer at the second winery when he informed me that he had planned a picnic for us afterward. We cruised home jamming to Jack Johnson. He packed the picnic basket and as we were headed to the river, I asked if he had remembered to pack a wine bottle. He said he packed one, though, I did not see it. We laid out our blanket, and he asked if I could open the bottle. Turns out he grabbed a bottle of Merlot from my previous employer. It was a vintage that I helped harvest and assist in the winemaking process. I was so shocked and excited! As I turned around to pour us each a glass, he was down on one knee!
Go with the flow and be as present as you can! Your wedding is your experience, there is no right or wrong way, and it certainly isn’t a contest. Prepare for anything to happen, always give yourself a little extra time in case you run into an issue. There may be RSVP’s coming in after you’ve done the seating chart. Don’t stress out over the little details, your guests are there to celebrate you. Your wedding day is going to fly by, make a point to talk to each and everyone.
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I felt like I was in a movie. Everything pertaining to our wedding day was just perfect. We couldn’t have asked for better weather, sunny with a slight breeze, as the ceremony was outside. Our guests loved the immaculate venue, and having the reception there was a plus! For cocktail hour, we had passed appetizers and a jazz trio playing in the gazebo. For the reception, we had a 10-piece band in the dance hall and a cigar bar outside. I was nervous for our first dance, so we ended up doing it as the last dance of the evening, followed by a drone show. I’m so thankful for how flexible all our vendors were for us. Everyone had a blast, and we were so appreciative to spend our special day with our loved ones!
Lastly, pause from the chaos for a minute; after you're married, plan to take a moment in private- enjoying a few minutes together as a newly married couple.
VENDORS
Photography Josh & Andrea Photography Jeweler Impress Jewelry Creations Ceremony/Reception/Caterer/ Flowers/Decor/Wedding Planner Etre Farms Bridal Gown Eddy K Bridal Gowns Bridesmaids gowns Azazie Menswear The Black Tux Hair & Makeup Bare Beauty Bar & Spa Music Blue Water Kings Band
D E S C R I B E YO U R W E D D I N G D AY
Our wedding vision was colorful and elegant, with a touch of garden-feel to it. I wanted delicious food and beverages with remarkable spaces for our guests to share memories. Without a doubt in my mind, I knew Etrê Farms was the venue to conquer this. The venue is such a blank canvas. Really, any color looks stunning, but I wanted vibrant. I recalled in a marketing class that purple represents the emotion of love, romance, spirituality, and dreams. I couldn’t think of a better color that symbolizes what this day and marriage mean to me. A beautiful color palette of purples signifying love.
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Kimberly Rumph Professional Wedding Officiant • Micro-Weddings • Full-Scale Weddings 219.973.9304 • Courthouse Alternatives @officiant.kim The Wedding Officiant, Kim • Fun & Customized Ceremonies Book Kim Today!
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B Graves Photography
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Class, Elegance & Amenities... Equals Innsbrook for Memorable Events!
REHEARSAL DINNERS ◊ BRIDAL SHOWERS ◊ ANNIVERSARY PARTIES ◊ WEDDING RECEPTIONS ◊ OUTDOOR WEDDINGS EXPERIENCED WEDDING COORDINATOR ◊ BRIDAL SUITE AVAILABLE ◊ EVENT EXCLUSIVITY ◊ EXCEPTIONAL CUISINE
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ELKHART’S NEWEST WEDDING VENUE
The Lenox in Downtown Elkhart has been restored to its original 1905 design and is now ready for private tours. The venue boasts a third-level balcony overlooking a wood dance floor, an Italian marble fireplace, a grand staircase, and beautiful stained glass skylight. In addition The Lenox offers a full service bar, grand bridal and groom suites, and optional game room!
B O O K A T O U R T O D AY A N D M A K E T H E L E N O X YO U R E V E N T V E N U E .
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wedding and special event florist. schedule your free consultation today! LPF-Design.com • (219)308-9161 • Lori@LPF-Design.com
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Dennis & Nina
A note from
THE BRIDE'S PERSPECTIVE
B GRAVES PHOTOGRAPHY
D E S C R I B E YO U R W E D D I N G V I S I O N
There were a lot of thoughtful touches
We wanted a space that was large enough
throughout the entire wedding day like passed
to allow our guests to have plenty of room to
hors devour, a candy bar, personalized cookies
enjoy the day but also feel warm and inviting.
at each place setting, a table full of kids
St. Joe Farm allowed us to have a chic
activities, yard games for people who wanted
wedding with a relaxed, elegant feel.
to be outdoors, and yummy late night snacks. The couple opted to skip getting ready and
YO U R A D V I C E TO E N G A G E D C O U P L E S
detail photos because they wanted lots of fun
Enjoy this new book you’re about to write.
reception photos, they planned the day so that
Laugh often and keep that smile there that your
it was more fun for them. They made sure
significant other gave you!
to include Nina's two children in as much as possible. The kids walked her down the aisle
D E S C R I B E YO U R W E D D I N G D AY
and they had appetizers in the bridal suite as
Our wedding day was filled with sunshine,
a family before getting announced into the
smiles, and fun. It was a great first day being a
reception where they all sat at a table together.
family of four.
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Venue St Joe Farm Photographer b graves photography Caterer Navarre Hospitality Group Cake Macri’s Bakery Gown/Overskirt Here Comes The Dress Hair Tiaras & Veils Hair Artistry Flowers Merry Me Events DJ/Music/Uplighting Events by ProShow Rentals AAYS Event Rentals Cookies The Calla Lily Cookie (Angela Fraling) Makeup SLR Makeup Artistry (Shannon Ramos) Suit Men’s Wearhouse PhotoBooth TapSnap
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REHE ARSALS, SHOWERS AND OTHER EVENTS
Shane Cleminson PHOTOGRAPHY
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KATIE WHITCOMB PHOTOGRAPHY
Combining historical charm with contemporary elegance.
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For memories that last a lifetime... The best wedding venues and vendors. Find local wedding vendors at www.theweddingmag.com
1908 E. COMMERCIAL AVENUE, LOWELL, INDIANA (219) 696-7696 | WWW.SIGNATUREBANQUETS.COM
EVENTS BY PROSHOW Make your next event unforgettable. + dj & emcee
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A N E X C L U S I V E PA R T N E R S H I P W I T H
AT ST JOE FARM, HOSPITALITY IS KEY. Access to our beautiful property and its venues make for a destination experience unique for each guest. • Seating for 275 guests • Air conditioning provided in the event barn • Indoor and outdoor ceremony sites • A Navarre Hospitality Group event venue
STAY ON-SITE AT BLUMS BARN LOFT Beautiful three level apartment. Sleeps 14 guests.
Westley Leon Studios
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Three incredible ceremony locations onsite • THE BARN • THE GAZEBO • THE GARDEN
CHOOSE YOUR STYLE. PACKAGES INCLUDING
Our completely restored historic barn has been a landmark in the area for generations and is ideally suited for weddings, receptions, and corporate gatherings up to 300 guests.
All White Tables, Chairs and Linens - or Farm Tables, Chairs and Benches
Call Kori at 574.361.8751 to Schedule Your Appointment!
www.meadowbrookbarn.com • meadowbrookbarn@gmail.com • 16263 CR 22 Goshen, Indiana 46528
new banquet space accommodating up to 150 people for weddings, showers, rehearsals, and other events.
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VENUE County Line Orchard (219) 947-4477 countylineorchard.com
Venue Fall weddings are in full swing and what better place to have your autumn wedding than at County Line Orchard! With a rustic fall setting, County Line Orchard provides the sophistication and elegance that any bride would love! They have several different ceremony and reception options to choose from that include indoor and outdoor spaces.
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DESIGNER SHEdesigns (219) 508-9451 shedesignsllc.com FLO RAL In Bloom (219) 730-8404 inbloomflowerstudio.com
Designer Orchestrated Events is the perfect one-stop-shop for brides looking for a designer, floral, rentals, furniture and so much more. This stylized shoot showcases several of those businesses including SHEdesigns for the layout and design, Beary PopUp for the golden arch, Spare Room Studios and Painted Willow Designs for the vases and tablescape décor. The linens made the gold pop along with the bold magenta, mustard yellow, forest green and tan colors and textures. We loved how SHEdesigns incorporated combinations of different types of fruits on the tables creating a beautiful gathering place for the guests.
Floral In Bloom, who is also part of Orchestrated Events, created the most elegant floral arrangements for the tablescapes and the bouquet. She used autumn olive greenery, highlander, amaranthus, scabiosa, sunflowers, celosia, snapdragons, dahlias, zinnias, reed grass and roses.
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HAIR Josef & Mari’s Studio By Holly (219) 688-0894 josefandmarisalons.com MAKEUP Merle Norman (219) 924-1555 merlenormanspa219.com GOWN Something Blue (219) 227-8832 somethingbluein.com
Hair&Makeup Vanessa’s updo hair was styled by Josef & Mari’s Studio By Holly. The pearl barrettes matched perfectly with her jewelry! Her moody makeup look was created by Merle Norman. We loved the smokey eyes and bold berry lip combo. Perfect for the fall months!
Gown Our model, Vanessa, looked gorgeous in a spaghetti strapped gown that sparkled non-stop. The details on this gown are breathtaking from the beading to the train of the gown. You can find this dress and so many other beautiful bridal gowns at Something Blue Bridal Boutique.
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COFFEE CART Bright Love Coffee (815) 793-3190 brightlovecoffee.com
Coffee Cart Want to do something different at your wedding that your guests will really appreciate? How about a mobile coffee cart? Bright Love Coffee serves high-quality coffee to you and your guests. Not a coffee lover? They also serve hot apple cider and hot cocoa. How perfect for those cooler nights!?
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DESSERTS BAO’s Pastry (219) 299-8693 baopastry.com P H OT O G R A P H E R Shane Cleminson Photography (219) 670-5268 shanecleminson.com
Desserts BAO’s Pastry created the most delicious and visually pleasing array of desserts that included macarons, cakes, bars and puff pastries. We guarantee BAO's Pastry can create a sweet treat to please anyone at your wedding.
Photography Whenever we get to work with Shane Cleminson Photography, we know we will get the most perfectly curated photos! Shane has an eye for capturing the fine details and the most touching moments. His photos are ones that you will want to showcase for many years after your big day.
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Congratulations, newlyweds!
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The Delicate Touch Luxury Florals We offer a wide range of options to fit your vision and style. WEDDING AND EVENT FLORALS • DELIVERY AND SET UP • BRIDE AND BRIDAL BOUQUETS FLORAL CENTERPIECES • CORSAGES • LIVE PLANT RENTALS • MOSS WALL RENTALS BOUTONNIERES • ARCHES AND CEREMONY PIECE • CUSTOM DESIGNS
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Vendor Directory BEAUTY & HEALTH
Merle Norman Cosmetics Highland • IN | (219) 924-1555 Crown Point • IN | (219) 662-8237 merlenormanspa219.com see ad on page 38 BRIDAL GOWNS Elegance Wedding & Evening Wear Highland • IN | (219) 923-0977 elegancewedding.net see ad on page 9
Designer Desserts Valparaiso • IN | (219) 465-0008 designerdessertsbakery.com see ad on page 4
Country Strong Goshen • IN | (574) 202-9994 countrystrongevents.com see ad on page 20
North Shore Event Center Benton Harbor • MI | (269) 934-5667 northshoreeventcenter.com see ad on page 75
Le Macaron French Pastries Elkhart • IN | (574) 326-3148 lemacaronelkhart.com see ad on page 36
DoubleTree By Hilton South Bend • IN | (574) 234-2000 doubletree3.hilton.com see ad on page 3
Palais Royale South Bend • IN | (574) 235-5612 palaisroyale.org see ad on page 8
Martin’s Super Markets 21 Locations • IN | (574) 361-0317 martins-supermarkets.com see ad on page 50
Four Winds Casino Resort New Buffalo • MI | (269) 926-5219 South Bend • IN | (574) 931-3557 fourwindscasino.com see ad on page 5
Parea Valparaiso • IN | 219) 510-5428 parearestaurant.com see ad on page 58
Mini Snack Confections Michiana | (855) 816-4243 see ad on page 12 Sweet-Em’s Cake Shoppe Goshen • IN | (574) 606-5517 sweetemscakeshoppe.com see ad on page 44 Here Comes The Dress Chesterton • IN | (219) 728-1328 Granger • IN | (574) 345-0702 herecomesthedress.com see ad on page 22 Lansing Cleaners Lansing • IL | (708) 474-2459 lansingcleaners.com see ad on page 9
Something Blue Bridal Boutique Schererville • IN | (219) 227-8832 somethingbluein.com see ad on page 26 BRIDAL SHOWS Bridal Spectacular January 7, 2024 | South Bend • IN indianabridalspectacular.net see ad on page 42 NWI Bridal Expo January 14, 2024 | Valparaiso • IN louiestuxshop.com/bridalexpo see ad on page 13 CAKES & DESSERTS Calumet Bakery Lansing • IL | (708) 895-3700 calumetbakery.com see ad on page 14
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Asparagus Merrillville • IN | (219) 794-0000 asparagusrestaurant.com see ad on page 54
Innsbrook Country Club Merrillville • IN | (219) 980-9060 innsbrookcc.com see ad on page 46
Martin’s Super Markets 21 Locations • IN | (574) 361-0317 martins-supermarkets.com see ad on page 50
Journeyman Distillery Three Oaks • MI | (269) 820-2050 Valpo • IN journeyman.com/weddings see ad on page 16
Siam Marina Tinley Park • IN | (708) 407-8829 siammarina.com see ad on page 54 CEREMONY & RECEPTIONS Asparagus Merrillville • IN | (219) 794-0000 asparagusrestaurant.com see ad on page 54 Briar Ridge Country Club Schererville • IN | (219) 322-3660 briarridgecc.com see ad on page 42 Century Center South Bend • IN | (574) 235-9711 centurycenter.org see ad on page 70 County Line Orchard Hobart • IN | (219) 947-4477 countylineorchardweddings.com see ad on page 3
Chicagoland Popcorn Merrillville • IN | (219) 940-1140 chicagolandpopcorn.com see ad on page 4 72
CATERING
Inn at Harbor Shores St Joseph • MI | (269) 408-9114 innatharborshores.com see ad on page 37
Parea Valparaiso • IN | (219) 510-5428 parearestaurant.com see ad on page 58
Simply Yours Bridal Granger • IN | (574) 204-2912 simplyyoursbridal.com see ad on page 36
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Lakeside Pavilion Event Center Chesterton • IN | (219) 250-2568 dunespavilion.com see ad on page 22 Lenox Event Venue Elkhart • IN | (574) 501-0611 lenoxevents.com see ad on page 48 Lighthouse Restaurant & Private Dining Cedar Lake • IN | (219) 374-9283 cedarlakelighthouse.com see ad on page 2 Marquette Park Gary • IN | (219) 938-7362 marquetteparkgary.org see ad on page 51 Meadow Brook Barn Goshen • IN | (574) 361-8751 meadowbrookbarn.com see ad on page 58 Morris Park Country Club South Bend • IN | (574) 233-9474 morrisparkcc.com see ad on page 55
Sand Creek Chesterton • IN | (219) 395-5222 sandcreek.com see ad on page 38 Siam Marina Tinley Park • IL | (708) 407-8829 siammarina.com see ad on page 54 Signature Banquets Lowell • IN | (219) 696-7696 signaturebanquets.com see ad on page 56 Spohn Ballroom Goshen • IN | (574) 862-2184 spohnballroom.com see ad on page 4 St Joe Farm Granger • IN | (574) 360-3338 stjoefarm.com see ad on page 57 The Blue Teal Wakarusa • IN | (574) 862-2184 thebluetealvenue.com see ad on page 4 The Farmhouse Restaurant at Fair Oaks Farms Fair Oaks • IN | (219) 394-2697 fofarms.com/farmhouse see ad on page 76 The Hall at Oakland Park Nappanee • IN | (574) 773-1001 oakland-hall.com see ad on page 26 The Morris Estate Niles • MI | (269) 684-4443 themorrisestate.com see ad on page 74 DÉCOR AAYS Event Rentals Mishawaka • IN | (574) 256-1110 aaysrental.com see ad on page 3
Burns Special Events Mishawaka • IN | (574) 259-4807 burnsrentals.com see ad on page 39 CLP Events Merrillville • IN | (219) 940-1140 see ad on page 4 Kim Eldridge Special Events Northwest • IN | (219) 871-9133 kimeldridgespecialevents.com see ad on page 4 Merry Me Events Edwardsburg • MI | (574) 532-5588 merrymeevents.com see ad on page 37 DJ'S & MUSIC Events by ProShow Mishawaka • IN | (574) 255-1200 proshowdj.com see ad on page 56 Gaska String Quartet South Bend • IN | (574) 229-0422 see ad on page 9
FLORAL Burns Special Events Mishawaka • IN | (574) 259-4807 burnsrentals.com see ad on page 39 Dixon's Florist Munster • IN | (219) 836-1668 dixonsfloristandweddings.com see ad on page 44 In Bloom Valparaiso • IN | (219) 730-8404 inbloomflowerstudio.com see ad on page 12 Interior Gardens Granger • IN | (574) 825-3363 interior-gardens.com see ad on page 71 Kristina Lynn Floral Schererville • IN | (219) 865-8663 kristinalynnfloral.com see ad on page 22
EVENT RENTALS
La Petite Fleuriste Crown Point • IN | (219) 308-9161 lpf-design.com see ad on page 50
AAYS Event Rentals Mishawaka • IN | (574) 256-1110 aaysrental.com see ad on page 3
Martin’s Super Markets 21 Locations • IN | (574) 361-0317 martins-supermarkets.com see ad on page 50
Burns Special Events Mishawaka • IN | (574) 259-4807 burnsrentals.com see ad on page 39
Matzke Florist Elkhart • IN | (574) 293-5657 matzkeflorist.com see ad on page 16
Crown Party Rentals Crown Point • IN | (219) 661-3866 crownpartyrentals.com see ad on page 12
Merry Me Events Edwardsburg • MI | (574) 532-5588 merrymeevents.com see ad on page 37
FINANCE & INSURANCE
Poppies South Bend • IN | (574) 243-5703 see ad on page 3
Edward Jones John Beck Elkhart • IN | (574) 389-8616 edwardjones.com see ad on page 68
Snapdragon Designs Mishawaka • IN | (574) 276-6199 snapdragon-designs.com see ad on page 68
Sugarfield Flowers (219) 613-6616 sugarfieldflowers.com see ad on page 24
Breannaleigh Photography Northwest • IN | (219) 242-7004 breannaleighphotography.com see ad on page 16
HOTEL & ACCOMMODATIONS
Lindsey Marie Photography Michiana • IN lindsey-mariephotography.com see ad on page 26
DoubleTree By Hilton South Bend • IN | (574) 234-2000 doubletree3.hilton.com see ad on page 3 Four Winds Casino Resort New Buffalo • MI | (269) 926-5219 South Bend • IN | (574) 931-3557 fourwindscasino.com see ad on page 5 Inn at Harbor Shores St Joseph • MI | (269) 408-9114 innatharborshores.com see ad on page 37 INVITATIONS Merry Me Events Edwardsburg • MI | (574) 532-5588 merrymeevents.com see ad on page 37 JEWELRY Spark Permanent Jewelry Bar Elkhart • IN | (574) 226-0563 see ad on page 69 MENSWEAR Dunhill Tuxedo Highland • IN | (219) 923-6446 Merrillville • IN | (219) 769-7471 dunhilltuxedos.com see ad on page 42 Louie's Tux Shop 17 Locations louiestuxshop.com see ad on page 13 PHOTOGRAPHY B Graves Photography Michiana • IN bgravesphotography.com see ad on page 68
Matt & Jaymi Photography Hobart • IN | (219) 973-9041 mattandjaymi.com see ad on page 36 Megan Michelle Photography Valparaiso • IN | (219) 286-0303 meganmichellephoto.com see ad on page 50 Shane Cleminson Photography Highland • IN | (219) 670-5268 shanecleminson.com see ad on page 54 TRANSPORTATION Epic Limo Valparaiso • IN | (219) 462-5466 epiclimoinc.com see ad on page 14 WEDDING OFFICIANTS Kimberly Rumph Professional Wedding Officiant Northwest • IN | (219) 973-9304 officiant-kim.com see ad on page 44 WEDDING PLANNING Kim Eldridge Special Events Northwest • IN | (219) 871-9133 kimeldridgespecialevents.com see ad on page 4 Merry Me Events Edwardsburg • MI | (574) 532-5588 merrymeevents.com see ad on page 37 SHEdesigns Northwest • IN | (219) 508-9451 see ad on page 24
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All Inclusive Wedding Experience At The Morris Estate, hospitality is our cornerstone. We’re prepared to arrange every detail of your perfect day. Our wedding coordinators are here to relieve stress and take care of all the details from the moment you say ‘Yes’ to saying ‘I do.’ A vintage Chapel and elegant outdoor Tent make for a picture perfect destination wedding. Luxurious, on-site lodging completes your wedding weekend, and our in-house catering offers a menu for any occassion. Trust The Morris Estate to turn your wedding dreams into reality.
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A LIFE EVENT. A MEMORY.
Located near the gorgeous shores of Lake Michigan, North Shore Event Center features a stunning 7-acre private venue space that can hold over 200 guests. Let North Shore Event Center help you achieve the reception of your dreams!
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