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We often think of spring as a time of rebirth—the blooming of flowers, the lively buzz of animal life—and summer representing a time where we embark on new adventures. Knowing that, I can think of no better time than our spring/summer issues to announce my new role as Owner and Publisher of WeddingDay Magazine! I've enjoyed working with so many of our advertiser partners, talented Midwest vendors and wedding planning couples in my role as Creative Director, and am excited to further foster those relationships, continue to inspire our brides and groomsto-be and collaborate on future projects together.

With that said, I hope you enjoy this new issue which is filled with an abundance of fresh and exciting ideas, stunning real weddings and inspiration-rich style shoots. You won't want to miss our elegant summer soirée cover shoot at The Monte Bello Estate in Lemont, Illinois and you'll go wild over the winner and runners-up of our 2021 Style Shoot Design Contest, sponsored by AAYS Event Rentals! And be sure to check out our spotlight on the talented Lauren Krempec, Event Specialist and Coordinator at Burns Special Events.

So, whether you're just beginning the wedding planning process or you're searching for those few final touches, there's plenty to get inspired of in the pages of this issue.

I'm excited to embark on this new journey with you, Cheers to new beginnings!

KAITLYN SMALE

OWNER & PUBLISHER kaitlyn@weddingday-online.com

in this issue..

10 REAL WEDDING

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Bright & Bold: A 1980s Punk-Themed Style Shoot

Whimsical Celebration: The Real Wedding of Sara & Patrick at The Joinery

32 SSDC WINNER

The Winner of our 2021 Style Shoot Design Contest, Sponsored by AAYS Event Rentals

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SPRING/SUMMER 2022

Meet Lauren Krempec, Event Specialist & Coordinator at Burns Special Events

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Floral Fairytale: The Real Wedding of Jen & Taylor at Chicago Botanic Gardens

85 NEWLY ENGAGED Engaged in the Midwest: 5 Midwest Couples Ready to Tie the Knot

66 COVER SHOOT An Elegant Summer Soirée: Our Exclusive Chicago Cover Shoot

78 THE COVER TEAM Meet the Team: The Vendors Behind Our Chicago Cover Shoot

about the cover photographer BUENAS VIBRAS PHOTOGRAPHY

Mayra Figueroa is a Chicago wedding photographer who is here for tequila and candid, intimate moment lovers who dance all night. She says, "Ready to party the day with you!"

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Knowing they wanted to have a city venue that offered both indoor and outdoor spaces for their wedding, Sara and Patrick decided to start by finding somewhere that fulfilled this tall order. They ended up securing the perfect spot. “It felt like a unique mix of vintage and industrial, but with upscale touches throughout, yet it was enough of a blank canvas that we felt we’d really be able to make it our own,” Sara raves. The couple wanted their wedding to feel like a big party. By incorporating string quartet versions of pop music and a french fry bar as a late night snack, their whimsical, colorful celebration came to life!

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“Make sure your vendors not only understand, but are excited about your overall vision for your big day. If you want a whimsical day, don’t work with someone whose portfolio is mainly formal, traditional weddings. Your vendors play a big role in executing your vision and the more aligned you are, the more likely they’ll be able to deliver what you’re hoping for.”

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PHOTOGRAPHY: HANNA WALKOWAIK PHOTOGRAPHY VENUE: THE JOINERY COORDINATION: LIONHEARTED EVENTS CATERING: FEAST & IMBIBE DRESS: BHLDN FLORALS: ECOWILDE FLOWER CO BRIDESMAIDS' DRESSES: LACE & BEADS AND AZAZIE HAIR & MAKEUP: BLUSH AND BURGUNDY NAILS: KINZIE NAIL SPA GROOMSWEAR: INDOCHINO GROOMSMEN'S ATTIRE: MEN'S WEARHOUSE ENGAGEMENT RING: NUMMI JEWELERS BRIDE'S WEDDING BAND: FEY & CO. GROOM'S RING: R.C. WAHL JEWELERS BRIDESMAIDS' JEWELRY: JUSH SHOP GETTING READY OUTFITS & BRIDE'S JACKET: NASTY GAL STATIONERY: MINTED MUSICIANS & DJ: TOAST & JAM CAKE: A LITTLE FROSTING BAKE SHOP TRANSPORTATION: WAY TO GO HONEYMOON: ISLAND CITY HOUSE HOTEL REHEARSAL DINNER: OSTERIO VIA STATO WEDDINGDAY

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BRIGHT & BOLD 1980S PUNK-THEMED STYLE SHOOT

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The colorful invitation suite screams the 80s! Emily raves, “The stationer was one of the KEY designers in this whole shoot! She was part of the overall creative visionary team.

She was going for a fine art version of a messy, rock and roll style.

Really bold and wild.”

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PHOTOGRAPHY: RYAN MOORE PHOTOGRAPHY VENUE: RAVENSWOOD EVENT CENTER PLANNING: SAVVY ROSE EVENTS COORDINATION: LAKESHORE IN LOVE VISUAL DESIGN & CREATIVE DIRECTION: ECOWILDE FLOWER CO, MAISON BLANCHE & BLACK CANDY DESIGN DRESS: GOLI JUNE BRIDAL HAIR & MAKEUP: DEBRA PETRIELLI FLORALS: ECOWILDE FLOWER CO STATIONERY & CUSTOM PAINTED BACKDROP: MAISON BLANCHE CAKE: SUGAR FIXE RENTALS: BLUSH & BORROWED FIBERART BACKDROP INSTALLATION: BLACK CANDY DESIGN WEDDINGDAY

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For WeddingDay’s third annual Style Shoot Design Contest, our participants had the chance to utilize the two 2021 Pantone Colors of the Year in three different themes to bring their shoots to life. The teams were challenged to pair Ultimate Gray and/or Illuminating with one of our preselected themes: Go Wild, Over the Rainbow and Avant Garde. We would like to thank all the participants as picking a winner was a very difficult decision for our team to make!

Along with this year’s winner— who stood out among the rest— our team decided to highlight three other amazing shoots who also blew us away and captured these themes beautifully.

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Making us feel as though we were dropped right into an exotic rainforest, this talented team designed a perfect representation of our Go Wild theme, titled “Urban Jungle Glam”, for Follow Your Arrow Photography to capture.

Despite discussing all the themes with the creative team, Go Wild was the theme that resonated most with everyone. The team raves, “We loved being able to incorporate the wild theme in every aspect—from live snakes to the details on the cake!” They wanted to add glam to the theme and think the contrast between the faux animal pelts paired with the crystal dinnerware brings that glamorous element. The uniquely designed stationery also gives all the wild vibes!

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To unify the shoot's theme with the bride, the team wanted her to look edgy. “We went BIG!” they gush. “Our artists added gold flakes and rhinestones to our bride’s face in an animal pattern and finished the look with a smokey eye.” The gown also had to bring the glamour and edge, and the team felt this beaded one from Here Comes the Dress was the perfect juxtaposition to the bold makeup!

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The cake from Steel City Bakery was kept rather classic to not overpower the shoot with too many complex details. Pantone's Ultimate Gray was added in the bottom to represent elephant hide.

No jungle would be complete without voluminous plants and colorful blooms! Thode Floral provided moth orchids and anthurium to bring the jungle to life while pampas grass and dried palms brought more of a savannah feel to the shoot. The team also used yellow roses to incorporate Pantone's Illuminating to the look.

Theme: Go Wild PHOTOGRAPHY: FOLLOW YOUR ARROW PHOTOGRAPHY, LLC VENUE: THE ALLURE URBAN GARDEN DRESS: HERE COMES THE DRESS FLORALS: THODE FLORAL MENSWEAR: LR MEN'S CLOTHIER & TUXEDOS HAIR: SALON ROGUE MAKEUP: AESTHETICALLY SKYE CAKE: STEEL CITY BAKERY STATIONERY: ALESHA LAWS SNAKE: KRISTEN FLEMING

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With a fun take on our Over the Rainbow theme, Jasmine Norris Photography and Samantha Mitchell Photography brought the colorful vision to life in the form of pastel polka dots. Ultimate Gray and Illuminating peek through in different areas of the shoot; even on the grooms! The team explains, “We loved the fresh colors with the pastel theme and loved that it also showcased the rainbow and the LGBTQ+ community without being the typical bright rainbow colors!”

The Ivory Foundry was the perfect venue for this shoot. With open floor plans to provide space for all of a couple’s guests and large windows to let in plenty of natural light, the team was able to fill it to the brim with light and airy pastel details! The chandeliers overhead helped the team capture the elegant feel they were hoping for, too.

As always, it was the décor and details that really brought this shoot to life. The balloon wall, grooms’ bow ties and stunning centerpieces feed into the subtle polka dot theme. We are also obsessed with the unique cigar lounge and champagne flute wall!

The four-tiered cake is almost too glamorous to eat. We are especially in love with the pastel watercolor design throughout the cake’s icing and those beautiful fondant flowers.

Both the blue and gray suits are gorgeous and look great with the pastel bow ties, but we can all agree the luxurious polka-dot cape on the officiant's suit steals the show. Nothing adds more regality and dramatic flair than a cape!

Theme: Over the Rainbow PHOTOGRAPHY & PLANNING: JASMINE NORRIS PHOTOGRAPHY PLANNING: SAMANTHA MITCHELL PHOTOGRAPHY VENUE: IVORY FOUNDRY WEDDINGS & EVENTS (IVORYFOUNDRYEVENTS. COM)* MAKEUP: PHOENIX IN FLIGHT MUA BOW TIES/POCKET SQUARES: HOPPER & LUXE FLORALS: AMELIA MARIE FLORALS CAKE: CLASSIC CAKES STATIONERY: LISA MARIE DESIGN LOVE MARQUEE SIGN: NERDY FOX RENTALS RENTALS: WILSON EVENTS BY DESIGN BALLOONS: BANZI BALLOONS + EVENT SERVICES CIGARS & WHISKEY: STICKS & ROCKS INDY LOVE IS LOVE SIGN: LOVELIGHT EVENTS (LOVELIGHTEVENTSLLC.COM)* *WeddingDay preferred vendor

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Theme: Avant Garde

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The vision for this shoot came from the traditional use of the venue. Kay from Kay Warner Photography explains, “Avenue 912 is a rock concert venue and I had the idea to create a wedding here that would attract the ‘different’ and ‘off the beaten path’ type of client that frequents this venue. I chose to stay away from anything that was ‘mainstream’ and went beyond any limits of what a traditional wedding looks like.”

Every detail of this shoot was carefully chosen, and Kay made sure she got exactly what she wanted no matter how difficult it was to find them. The mirrored aisle, alternative lighting, smoke elements, drapery and unique glassware all bring this theme together.

Providing the right amount of contrast, the white invitation suite designed by Your Little Details perfectly matches the theme. We love the extra flair the metallic edging adds to the suite!

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The dark cake is so elegant! Kay says, “The cake direction was to mirror the dark makeup of the bride.” We are obsessed with the way the square bottom tier contrasts with the classic round top tiers!

“Finding a dress boutique with non-traditional attire was more difficult,” Kay shares. Both of the dresses the team ended up choosing were perfect for the mood they were trying to set. The black dress brings glamour and pushes the limits to what a wedding dress can be while the gray one brings one of the Pantone Colors of the Year into the shoot in a unique way. The faux hawk on the bride and her dark makeup amp up the moodiness!

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Theme: Go Wild This exotic bohemian beach elopement was inspired by the complications COVID has brought to elopements. “With COVID, couples have had to forfeit their destination weddings and decrease their guest count. This shoot shows couples the perfect way to celebrate as if you are eloping in the tropics,” Brittany from 1945 Event Co. raves. The creative team wanted to bring the tropics to the beach!

You can’t have a jungle without plenty of leopard print, bold colors and greenery!

The team also wanted to combine multiple textures to the scene to create a fun and inviting environment. One of their favorite designs is the colorful plates and place settings to make an ombré effect as you move down the table.

FINALIS T The dessert table is a highlight of the shoot.

Brittany explains, “There were two specialty cocktails available for guests as well as assorted fun colored macarons, candies and the perfect simple beachy cake topped with a tropical flower for the bride and groom to cut.”

Silk flowers made up the bouquet and boutonnière. Rich tropical greens and white hydrangeas made up both the bouquet and the floral detail on the triangular arbor.

The creative team went a different route with the bridal attire. Instead of a traditional dress, they leaned into the beachy theme with a bathing suit and cover-up! For the bride's makeup and hair, the team kept it fun with waves and bright eye makeup. They also added a flower crown for some of the shots to bring in a more boho feel.

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PHOTOGRAPHY: LO BRANDS IT, PHOTOS BY SEANA HOPE & WIND DANCER PHOTOGRAPHY PLANNING, COORDINATION, DÉCOR & SILK FLORALS: 1945 EVENT CO. (1945EVENTCO.COM)* CAKE: JOHANS PASTRY SHOP HAIR & MAKEUP: LOTUS BEAUTY CARE STATIONERY: INVITATIONS BY CAITLIN *WeddingDay preferred vendor

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PRO SPOTLIGHT

Lauren Krempec BURNS SPECIAL EVENTS

The décor at your ceremony and reception help bring your vision to life. Your guests should be transported into the story of you and your future spouse the minute they enter your venue. Knowing that, you should be able to work with a rental and design company to find exactly what you’re looking for and collaborate with the professionals to curate the entire design for your vision.

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Burns Special Events offers so much more than just décor rentals. With floral design, event planning services, graphic design and day-of coordination, their team specializes in keeping up with the latest trends and styles in the industry! We got a chance to speak with Lauren Krempec, Event Specialist & Coordinator at Burns Special Events, to learn more about what makes the experience at Burns so special.

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the most common question are the best tips you have for WD: What WD: What inspired your business?

WD: What’s you get from couples? What’s your couples using your services? Any is family-owned and has been answer to it? other words of wisdom to share?

LK: "Burns in business for over 100 years! It has "The most common question would can use as many or as few LK: have to be 'what wedding packages LK: "Couples evolved from a filling station and paint store in of our services as they need! We the early 1900s, to adding tool and costume rentals and finally event rentals in the late 80s.

Burns now operates out of a 100,000-squarefoot building in Mishawaka and employs up to 50 people during our busy season!"

do we offer,' and our answer to that is, we don’t!

Every wedding is unique and every couple is unique, so we build everything from the ground up with our couples!"

us an overview of your services.

WD: Give What makes your business unique? makes us unique is that we LK: "What are no longer just a rental business.

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We are a full-service event company that is the first of its kind for our area. We have the largest variety of rentals in Michiana, a certified floral department, wedding and event planning services, graphic design services, and day-of coordinators. Weddings that utilize all of our services are called Burns Signature Weddings!"

WD: Tell us about your experience and skills. event industry is ever-changing, LK: "The and we make sure our team is

educated and trained to keep up with the latest trends. Our Event Specialists annually attend national conferences where they have classes and attend conventions to see what new additions to add to our rentals and services for the year."

WD:

What do you wish to accomplish with your customers? What can a couple look forward to when using your services?

"Every wedding couple is placed with one of our talented Event Specialists that they will work with, from engagement until the honeymoon. Our goal is to take as much stress away from the couple as possible while guiding them through everything they need to know and many things they didn’t know they would need to know!"

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us about your favorite part of WD: Tell your job. of our favorite parts of the job LK: "One is when we get to take our couples

into one of our interactive design studios within the showroom! Here we get to learn more about the couple and what kind of vibe/style they are wanting for their wedding, and start to design mock-ups using our rental items!" do you love about the industry WD: What you work in? event Industry is full of such LK: "The creative and inspiring people, and

our community has so many amazingly talented vendors who we love working with! There is nothing better than getting to be creative and being able to share that creativity with your coworkers and clients!"

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have couples that only need a ceremony arch or ceiling treatment, while others go all in for a Burns Signature Wedding experience! Our words of wisdom would be to stay true to who you are as a couple and add in personalized touches!

Also, don’t procrastinate as things will book up faster than you think!" a moment to brag about WD: Take something you’re proud of! many don’t realize is just how LK: "What much we give back to our community.

Every time you use one of our services, you are also helping us give back! Our owners, Brian and Amanda were named the Mishawaka Business Association’s Persons of the Year last month for all that they do to give back to the community!"

do you calm the nerves of WD: How anxious customers? What steps do

you take to help eliminate their stress?

"The main way for couples to alleviate that anxiety is to hire experienced vendors that you can trust. We try our best to build relationships with our couples throughout the planning process. Our couples have their Event Specialist’s email, cell phone number and office number so they can always have a way to contact us with any and every question they may have. We want our couples to know we have their backs and will guide them along through every step."

LK:

there any trends you’re seeing WD: Are with wedding rentals? What are

some of your most popular rentals?

"We love that couples are getting braver with mixing in different colors, patterns, materials and textures into their designs! Lately, our Boxwood Wall rental options have been very popular with our couples. We have tall backdrop walls that look great with neon signs and seating charts, champagne walls to wow your guests with, and short walls that work great at sectioning off different areas within your event space!"

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are your future goals for your WD: What business? How do you see it growing in the future? to the overwhelming LK: "Thanks support of our customers, our

business has grown exponentially over the past five years. We have recently been working on adding more customization options for our couples. Custom seating charts, table signs, menu cards and signage are all new options for our couples!"

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Within walking distance to many dining & nightlife options, we will be sure to offer great entertainment nearby while staying in our vibrant city!

Contact our Group Sales Manager (317) 261-1200 or sales@hamptondt.com

Host your wedding block at the Hampton Inn Downtown Indianapolis and receive a discounted rate!

Ask about a complimentary suite upgrade!

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Jen and Taylor knew they wanted their wedding to be outside and Chicago Botanic Gardens offered numerous gorgeous locales to bring their dream celebration to life. The happy couple was sold on this venue by the idea of an elegant and private cocktail hour, but the reception space is what sealed the deal thanks to the prospect of a beautiful sunset over the water! The venue is what ultimately inspired their dream of being surrounded by greenery and nature and their talented vendor team brought it to life perfectly. “We were so lucky to have the best vendors in the city! Truly, our day was made special because of the amazing team we had to bring it all together!” Jen and Taylor rave. It was also a family effort.

From making centerpieces to helping with jewelry, both families contributed in making the big day a success!

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“If you’re able to, get a planner. Take the time to find someone who will get to know you and cares about your vision. Listen to the recommendation of others, but use them for your own vision. Be sure to take a deep breath.

Even if things don’t go exactly as planned, you still get to marry the person of your dreams in front of the people you love most. Try to slow down and enjoy your day, it all goes by so fast!

Oh, and don’t forget to eat a piece of the cake!”

PHOTOGRAPHY: ALEXANDRA LEE PHOTOGRAPHY VENUE & CATERING: CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDENS PLANNING & COORDINATION: LOLA EVENT PRODUCTIONS VIDEOGRAPHY: SMILING TOAD PRODUCTIONS FLORALS: FLEUR JEN'S DRESS: RANDY FENOLI TAY'S DRESS: RUE DE SEINE BRIDAL TAY'S RECEPTION OUTFIT: MAISON RIME ARODAKY HAIR: HOLLI BEAUTY BRIDAL MAKEUP: TRICIA CLARKE BRIDAL RINGS: HENNE JEWELERS & ETHAN LORD SHOES: CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN STATIONERY: STERACLE PRESS CEREMONY MUSICIANS: BEATMIX MUSIC CAKE: FLOURISH CAKE DESIGN DJ: MATT ROAN TRANSPORTATION: WINDY CITY LIMOUSINE LINENS: BBJ LINEN LIGHTING: ELEGANT EVENT LIGHTING ACCOMMODATIONS: COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT HIGHLAND PARK REHEARSAL DINNER: PINSTRIPES WEDDINGDAY

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THE ULTIMATE

the best guide for the midwest bride

PLANNING TOOL

wedding glam guide

the ultimate wedding glam guide 9 TO 12 MONTHS BEFORE

2 WEEKS BEFORE

Print this checklist and start a Pinterest beauty board

Confirm beauty appointments

See a dermatologist or esthetician to address any skin concerns

Color, highlight or touch up your hair

Start experimenting with hair colors and growing out hair

Attend facial appointment and/or exfoliate skin

Sign up for a gym membership and commit to going 3x week

Prepare envelopes to tip your beauty team

Set weight-loss goals if desired and launch program

Wear sunscreen at all times outdoors

Begin to research or ask for recommendations on salons

Get lash extensions if desired

Experiment with beauty and skin care products

Change your contact lenses

6 TO 9 MONTHS BEFORE Design skin care routine with selected products Add strength training to workout plan Commit to drinking 5 glasses of water each day Purchase vitamins for energy, hair growth, healthy skin and immune system

4 TO 6 MONTHS BEFORE Secure stylist and makeup artist Begin brow rehab: grow them out and have them professionally shaped Settle on hair color Narrow down hairstyles to top 3 Hit the gym 4-5 days a week with a mix of cardio and strength training

1 TO 2 MONTHS BEFORE

1 WEEK BEFORE Spray tan with at-home product or professional application Get a manicure and pedicure Attend waxing appointments: brows, bikini line, legs, etc.

Pack beauty emergency/touchup kit for the big day Go to bed and wake up around the same time each day

DAYS BEFORE Drink water continuously Wash your hair two days before the wedding Sleep at least 7-8 hours each night Get your engagement ring cleaned Clean your ears Touch up manicure and pedicure

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Whiten teeth

Drink a full glass of water when you wake up

Get a hair trim

Begin the morning with meditation and stretching

Schedule facial for two weeks before the wedding

Go for a walk alone

Stop shaving if you plan to get a wax

Eat breakfast and pack snacks for the day

Have a trial run of your hair and makeup

Rinse off in the shower; make sure to keep your hair dry

Have a trial spray tan

Attend hair and makeup appointments Take photos of hair and makeup to send back to vendors

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Every bouquet benefits an amazing local charity.

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Specializing in weddings, portraits & business photography.

Serving the Fort Wayne, Indiana area and surrounding cities.

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COVER SHOOT

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The Vision After seeing the elegance of The Monte Bello Estate, Michelle from Unveiled Weddings and Events knew she wanted to design off the feel of the space. “I immediately thought of an elegant summer estate soirée after a venue site tour,” Michelle shares. “Using colorful floral against the all-white venue with floor to ceiling windows was a must.” The natural light and beautiful design allowed Buenas Vibras Photography to capture absolutely breathtaking photos!

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The Venue Every detail in The Monte Bello Estate is dripping with elegance—from the indoor space with the brilliant floor to ceiling windows to the gorgeous gardenscape outside. Michelle raves, “The Estate was the perfect location for this shoot. It screams elegant villa soirée.” The only issue the day of the shoot was the 90 degree heat that the team had to work and preserve flowers through. However, you'd never know because this all-star team pulled together the most picture-perfect scene flawlessly!

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The Decor Light and airy was the goal for this shoot with a cream, yellow, apricot and dusty blue color scheme. The team utilized lots of candlesticks, glassware, porcelain plates and chiavari chairs to amplify the elegance of the space. The linens also matched the color palette and added a unique texture into the shoot. A grazing table filled to the brim with all kinds of scrumptious snacks added a bit of fun!

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The Florals Unveiled also curated the stunning floral designs for the shoot. Being the highlight of the setup, Michelle knew she needed something that would stand out in this elegant scene. “We used bright and colorful varieties of roses and ranunculus,” Michelle explains. “It was really important to reflect a warm summer day, and I thought the palette should pop off the all-white backgrounds and greenery on the property.”

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The Looks Have you ever seen a more dashing bride and groom? The one-shoulder, fit-and-flare gown is the perfect fit and style for this shoot. It’s elegant and modern but doesn't distract from the rest of the setup even though the scalloped lace train is absolutely show-stopping. The bride’s makeup was kept light with a shimmery eye shadow and subtle apricot hues to tie the look to the shoot. And the groom looks so dapper in his light blue suit from SuitShop!

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The S tationery & Signage Zé Design Studio created a gorgeous invitation suite that pulled all the design details together. "We asked for a beautiful floral pattern and dusty blue envelope to reflect the palette," Michelle shares. "I think she nailed it and then some." The addition of uniquely shaped signage added an element of fun to this elegant shoot!

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SEE BEHIND

the scenes View the video at: youtu.be/ 2sknN96QT5I

The Cake We can’t believe this cake is edible! The textured design and the cascading florals on the fourtiered masterpiece from Azucar Rococo are the perfect elegant touches to this upscale shoot.

However, the luxury does not end with the exterior. The marbled design on the inside of the cake continues the elegance!

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PHOTOGRAPHY Buenas Vibras Photography* Chicago, IL buenasvibrasphotography.com VENUE The Monte Bello Estate* Lemont, IL themontebelloestate.com VIDEOGRAPHY Raven and Media

PLANNING, FLORALS & COORDINATION Unveiled Weddings & Events* Valparaiso, IN yourunveiledevent.com

MENSWEAR SuitShop* Available Online; Showrooms in Chicago, Denver & Philadelphia suitshop.com

DRESS Wedding Design Studio Chicago

CAKE Azucar Rococo* Schiller Park, IL azucarrococo.com

MAKEUP Romelia Pelin representing Wide Eyed Bride *WeddingDay preferred vendor

RENTALS Painted Willow Designs

STATIONERY & SIGNAGE Zé Design Studio* Northwest Indiana & Chicagoland zedesignstudio.com GRAZING TABLE & RENTALS Spare Room Studios LINENS Tailored Elements MODELS Cynthia Sutton & Deondre Hall

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Meet the Cover Team THE WEDDING PROS BEHIND THE SHOOT

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Michelle Nikitaras

Mayra Figueroa

UN V E ILED W EDDINGS & EVENTS

BU EN AS VIBRAS PHO TO G RA P H Y

For Michelle, Owner/Designer of Unveiled Weddings & Events, every detail matters! Providing full and partial wedding planning, coordination and floral design throughout Chicagoland, Northwest Indiana and Southwest Michigan, Unveiled Weddings & Events will bring your creative, fun and elegant creations to life. Their combined originality and business savviness ensure a flawless, unique affair!

Mayra Figueroa is a Chicago wedding photographer who is here for tequila and candid, intimate moment lovers who dance all night. She says, "Ready to party the day with you!"

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Laura Neira

Michelle Wooden

A ZUCAR ROCOCO

Z É DES IG N S TU DIO

Laura Neira is the Culinary and Visual Artist/Owner of Azucar Rococo. She has 15 years of experience working in the cake industry. Azucar Rococo is a cake studio based in Schiller Park, Illinois. They specialize in custom cakes that are handcrafted and individually designed for any celebration, working from scratch and with decadent colors.

Azucar Rococo proudly works for all communities!

With over 12 years of design experience, Michelle uses her skills to create one-of-a-kind wedding stationery and day-of paper goods. Michelle will help you design a memorable invitation suite that will be cherished for years to come! Zé Design Studio is based in Northwest Indiana, 30 minutes south of downtown Chicago.

Sara Nili THE MON TE BEL L O ES TATE Sara has firsthand experience with all things wedding-related after planning her own wedding.

Her favorite part of being in the event industry is helping clients add personalized details to create unique, one-of-a-kind events. Sara's degree in Communication and Public Relations benefits her in specializing in marketing and social media at The Monte Bello Estate. She says, "Our staff would describe me as a positive person who is committed to making sure you and your guests have the most unforgettable day with amazing photos!"

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Casey Plasch

Maggie Kerr + Gina Barrington

WE D D ING DES IGN S TUDIO C HICAG O The Wedding Design Studio is located in Lisle, Illinois. Their 7,000-square-foot studio features made-to-order bridal gowns from Pronovias, Da Vinci Bridal and Willowby by Watters Collections. Their "Love at First Sight" Collection consists of over 300 designer bridal gowns that can be taken home today. With in-house alterations and custom ordered veils, you are sure to find your perfect look!

WIDE EYED BRIDE Maggie and Gina are the founders of Wide Eyed Bride, an on-location hair & makeup agency servicing Wisconsin and beyond. All of their artists are commercially represented hair and makeup artists who typically work on advertisements, celebrity press junkets, film, TV and eCommerce.

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

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Tiffany Rosser S PARE RO O M S TU DIO S Spare Room Studios is a wedding and event styling company with an expansive inventory of vintage and estate furniture, eclectic accessories, unique treasures and party essentials. With both comprehensive planning and design services, their Spare Hands service menu and D.I.Y. rental program, they are here to help as little or as much as you need! Spare Room Studios proudly serves the Midwest and loves to help their clients plan and host events that celebrate all of life’s beautiful moments!

Cheryl Miller

Raven Davis

PA INT E D WILLOW DESIGNS

RAVEN AN D M EDIA

Painted Willow Designs specializes in decorating your day. Cheryl loves to bring your decoration inspiration to life!

Raven Davis is a videographer within the Chicago and surrounding suburbs area. She’s passionate about capturing true love stories, from the small intimate moments to everything in between for cinematic lovers.

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Buenas Vibras Photography

Handcrafted custom cakes for all types of life’s events hello@azucarrococo.com • (773) 799-1845 • azucarrococo.com

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Gaska String Quartet

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Engaged in the Midwest CONGRATS TO OUR RECENTLY ENGAGED COUPLES! Sydney + Steven / Phern Joy LLC

Lisa + James / Misty Winter Photography

Marcos + Ryley / By Colette Renee

Alida + Benjamin / Ellie Frances Photography

DID YOU RECENTLY GET ENGAGED? WE WANT TO FEATURE YOU! Submit your engagement story to us at weddingday-online.com/submityour-engagement and we may feature you on our social media channels or in the next issue of WeddingDay! Alexis + Daniel / On Faith Photography

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Vendor Guide

ENTERTAINMENT

Impress Jewelry Creations

Gaska String Quartet

Granger, IN, 574.855.4491

South Bend, IN, 574.229.0422

impressjewelers.com

facebook.com/gaskastringquartet See ad on page 84.

MENSWEAR SuitShop

BAKERIES & DESSERTS

BRIDAL SALONS & DESIGNERS

Meg Rodgers, Harpist

Chicago, IL, 773.303.6006

Azucar Rococo

America's Bride

Saint Joseph, MI, 269.429.6377

suitshop.com

Schiller Park, IL, 773.799.1845

Grand Rapids, MI, 616.224.0056

megrodgers.net

See ad on back cover.

azucarrococo.com

americasbride.us

See ad on page 82.

See ad on page 42.

FLORISTS

OFFICIANTS

B. Petal Company

At-the-Altar

Equinox Pastries & Pops

Badgley Mischka

Pierceton, IN, 260.591.0789

Serving Illinois, Indiana,

Byron Center, MI, 616.916.9537

USA

bpetalcompany.com

Wisconsin & the East Coast

equinoxpastriesandpops.com

badgleymischka.com

847.908.5399 Crystal Springs Florist

at-the-altar.com See ad on page 4.

Gracey's Goodies

Blye's Bridal Loft

Benton Harbor, MI,

Leo-Cedarville, IN, 260.627.2771

Kokomo, IN, 765.452.1219

269.925.1167

graceysgoodies.com

blyesbridal.com

crystalspringsflorist.net

PHOTOGRAPHERS

See ad on page 45.

See ad on page 51.

Amber Knight Photography

Westland, MI, 734.956.5924

The Bridal Suite of Louisville

Design Quintessentials

homesteadkitchen.net

Louisville, KY, 502.244.2909

West Bloomfield Township, MI

thebridalsuiteoflouisville.com

248.973.8966

Amelia Kinser Photography

designquintessentials.com

Indiana, 765.416.2496

Homestead Kitchen

Bloomington, IN

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amberknightphotography.com

Avon, IN

The Frock Bridal House

sprinkled-withlove.com

Bloomington, IN, 812.668.2841

Flowers for Dreams

thefrockbridal.com

Detroit, MI, 313.230.0393

Aubrey Lynn Photography

flowersfordreams.com/detroit

Indianapolis, IN, 317.401.6650

See ad on page 61.

aubreylynnphoto.com

Sweet T's Cakes & Confections

ameliakinserphotography.com

Richland, MI, 269.615.8021

Sarah Kolis Custom Designs

sweettscakesandconfections.com

Detroit, MI, 248.842.4551

See ad on page 46.

sarahkolis.com

BEAUTY & SPA

Sophia's Bridal & Tux

Blushing Beauty & Co.

Indianapolis, IN, 317.222.5465

Mishawaka, IN

sophiasbridalandtux.com

Now & Forever Flower Boutique

blushingbeautyandco.com

See ad on page 26.

River Rouge, MI, 734.436.1386

See ad on page 30.

Gardenground Floral Holland, MI

Buenas Vibras Photography

gardengroundfloral.com

Chicago, IL, 312.434.5127 buenasvibrasphotography.com

nowandforeverflowers.com

See ad on page 76.

Caroline Brewer Photography

BÜK Weddings & Co.

The Wedding Shoppe

Kalamazoo, MI, 269.491.7603

Berkley, MI, 248.541.1988

SunflowerKate Florals

bukweddings.com

theweddingshoppe.net

Columbus, OH, 614.285.3826

See ad on page 29.

See ad on page 63.

sunflowerkateflorals.com

The Pretty Committee

BRIDAL SHOWS

Tori Leigh Events

Grand Rapids, MI, 616.831.0046

Engaged Indiana

Indianapolis, IN, 317.602.6886

prettycommitteebeauty.com

Throughout Indianapolis area

torileighevents.com

Clever Candid Photography

engagedindiana.com

See ad on page 27.

Fraser, MI, 586.808.2854

Indiana carolinebrewerphotography.com Chantel Miller Photography Bristol, IN

True Beauty by Dana

See ad on inside back cover.

chantelmillerstorytelling.com

clevercandidphotography.com

Valparaiso, IN, 219.765.5938

JEWELERS

truebeautymakeupartist.com

Diamonds Direct

Dave Thompson Photography

Indianapolis, IN, 317.575.8555

Elkhart, IN, 574.238.9890

diamondsdirect.com

davesphotoworld.com

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Smitten Mitten Photography

Ryan Abney Event Design

Burns Special Events

Indianapolis, IN, 317.513.1984

Farmington Hills, MI,

Detroit, MI, 248.821.1128

Mishawaka, IN, 574.259.4807

elishakphoto.com

734.606.9721

ryan-abney.com

burnsrentals.com

smittenmittenphotography.com

See ad on page 14.

See ad on page 50.

Simply Unforgettable Occasions

Midwest Rentals

Vilma Maria Photographer

Kalamazoo, MI, 269.363.6597

Lafayette, IN, 765.423.5543

Fort Wayne, IN, 260.609.0703

simplyunforgettableoccasions.com

midwestrentalsinc.com

Heather Beckham Photography

facebook.com/

See ad on page 55.

See ad on page 19.

South Bend, IN, 662.436.8065

vilmamariaphotographer

heatherbeckham.com

See ad on page 62.

Special Occasions, LLC

The Tipsy Burro

Serving Michigan, 616.826.7082

Ada, MI, 616.204.1018

specialoccasionsmi.com

thetipsyburro.com

Enna Kaser Photography

See ad on page 47.

Goshen, IN ennaphotos.com

Jessie Silva

PLANNERS/COORDINATORS

Grand Rapids, MI,

1945 Event Co.

jessiesilva.com

Bath, MI, 517.488.2720

Styled by Stephanie

STATIONERY

See ad on page 43.

1945eventco.com

Detroit, MI, 248.931.4401

Darling Design Co.

styledby-stephanie.com

Marion, IN, 765,210.7701

Kai Davis Photography

All in the Details

Detroit, MI, 248.508.3229

Indianapolis, IN, 317.821.7526

Styled Event Design

DarlingDesignCo765

kdpwedding.com

detailsindy.com

Clarkston, MI

See ad on page 16.

See ad on page 54.

See ad on page 5.

styledeventdesign.com

facebook.com/

Kara Hanes Photography

ARC Design Studios

Thoughtfully Designed Co.

Morton, IL, 815.848.8340

Grand Rapids, MI, 616.835.6143

Detroit, MI, 586.322.3968

Indianapolis, IN, 517.581.0060

easttoweststudio.com

karahanesphotography.com

arcdesignstudios.com

thoughtfullydesignedco.com

See ad on page 6.

Lindsay Elaine Photography

Emmaleigh White Wedding

Unveiled Weddings & Events

Lee Morgan Designs

Kalamazoo, MI

& Event Planning

Valparaiso, IN, 219.512.5620

Fort Wayne, IN

lindsayelaine.com

Mason, MI, 517.703.4334

yourunveiledevent.com

leemorgandesigns.etsy.com

ewhiteweddingplanner.com

See ad on page 77.

Kalamazoo, MI, 269.779.2208

EXL Events Co.

REGISTRIES

Indianapolis, IN

meganjudithphotography.com

New Buffalo, MI, 219.628.4360

Crate & Barrel

theletteringgrove.com

instagram.com/

Indianapolis, IN, 317.818.9900

Mika LH Photography

leigha.exleventsco

crateandbarrel.com

Bloomington, IN, 812.606.6222

See ad on page 53.

Megan Judith Photography

The Lettering Grove

Detroit, MI, 734.968.7733 Williams Sonoma

mikalh.com In the Details Weddings

Indianapolis, IN, 317.848.1431

Moonrae Photography

Grand Rapids, MI

williams-sonoma.com

Detroit, MI, 812.606.6222

inthedetailsweddings.com

moonraephotography.com

The Paper Creation thepapercreation.com PSR Designs of Indiana Indianapolis, IN, 317.759.0625

RENTALS/LINENS

psrdesigns.com

LoveLight Events LLC

AAYS Event Rentals

See ad on page 44.

Penny Ralene Photography

Indianapolis, IN, 317.319.5163

Mishawaka, IN, 574.256.1110

Detroit, MI, 248.224.0804

lovelighteventsllc.com

aaysrental.com

Your Little Details

pennyralenephotography.com

See ad on page 9.

See ad on page 31.

Chicagoland & Southwest Michigan

Phern Joy LLC

Love Story Weddings and Events

Bubbly LaBlu

Grand Rapids, MI, 616.747.0354

Northern Indiana & Chicago

Michiana

phernjoy.com

lovestoryweddingevents.com

bubblylablu.com

yourlittledetails.com

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Zé Design Studio

The Indianapolis

Northwest Indiana &

Public Library

Chicagoland, 219.501.0801

Indianapolis, IN, 317.275.4200

zedesignstudio.com

events.imcpl.org

See ad on page 83.

See ad on page 8.

TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATIONS

INDUSTRY

Hampton Inn

Indianapolis, IN, 317.207.0144

Indianapolis Downtown

industry.828venues.com

Indianapolis, IN, 317.261.1200 hamptoninn3.hilton.com

Ivory Foundry

See ad on page 52.

Weddings & Events Indianapolis, IN, 317.279.4048

VENUES

ivoryfoundryevents.com

Alaska Haus

See ad on page 18.

Caledonia, MI alaskahausvenue.com

The Monte Bello Estate Lemont, IL, 815.836.8617

Auburn Cord Duesenberg

themontebelloestate.com

Automobile Museum

See ad on inside front cover.

Auburn, IN, 260.925.1444 automobilemuseum.org

Nagelkirk Gardens Harvey, MI, 906.228.7441

Biltwell Event Center

nagelkirkgardens.com

Indianapolis, IN, 317.916.6000 biltwelleventcenter.com

Simply Social Detroit

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Hamtramck, MI, 313.284.9403

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The Charles Fort

simplysocialeventspace.com

Wayne Event Center Fort Wayne, IN, 260.637.3643

Stonegate Manor

thecharlesfortwayne.com

Benton Harbor, MI, 269.930.0617

See ad on page 28.

stonegatemanorevents.com

Four Winds Casinos New Buffalo, MI, 866.494.6371 fourwindscasino.com The Grand LV Niles, MI, 269.591.0334 thegrandlv.com The Hall at Oakland Park Nappanee, IN, 574.773.1001

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INDIANA’S MOST INTERACTIVE, FUN AND UNIQUE WEDDING PLANNING EXPERIENCE January 30, 2022 at Biltwell Event Center February 20, 2022 at The Nest Event Center September 11, 2022 at Biltwell Event Center October 23, 2022 at The Nest Event Center

For more details and to purchase tickets visit www.engagedindiana.com.

Use code WEDDAY22 for free General Admission tickets or $10 off of VIP Tickets. sponsored by:

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