WeddingDay Magazine - Northern Indiana Spring/Summer 2021 Issue

the best guide for the midwest bride

FAIRYTALE CHARM MEETS INDUSTRIAL A CHIC COVER SHOOT AT THE CHARLES FORT WAYNE EVENT CENTER

A BLUSHING BOHO STYLE SHOOT FULL OF ORGANIC ELEGANCE

3 REAL WEDDINGS + A BRIGHT & FUN BREWERY STYLE SHOOT SP R I N G / S U M M E R - 2 0 2 1 / / N O R THER N IN D IA NA EDI TI ON

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Ashley Vandervelde Photography

A Fort Wayne landmark: Updated. Elegant. Your best events await!

3127 CARROLL RD., FORT WAYNE, IN 46818 | (260) 637-3643 | INFO@THECHARLESFORTWAYNE.COM | THECHARLESFORTWAYNE.COM B

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on the cover

Ashley Vandervelde Photography* Fort Wayne, IN ashleyvanderveldephotography.com

VENUE

The Charles Fort Wayne Event Center* Fort Wayne, IN thecharlesfortwayne.com

VIDEOGRAPHY DE Media Design

COORDINATION, PLANNING & DÉCOR Moonlit Designs LLC* Columbia City, IN moonlitdesignsllc.com

FLORALS

Fleur To Gather* Fort Wayne, IN instagram.com/fleurtogather

DRESSES, ACCESSORIES, HAIR & MAKEUP Blush Bridal & Beauty Boutique* Fort Wayne, IN goaheadandblush.com

CAKE & DESSERTS

Tameka's Cakes & Desserts* Fort Wayne, IN tamekascakes.com

LINENS & NAPKINS All Occasion Party Rental

MODELS

Chloe Van Ryn & Skyler Vendrely *WeddingDay preferred vendor

ASHLEY VANDERVELDE PHOTOGRAPHY // About the Photographer Ashley is a passionate romantic that is invested in her couples' unique love stories, from the moment they met to this one right now. She creates artistic, storytelling imagery about real people and real love.

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FROM THE EDITOR Spring has always been a time of new beginnings. As we begin to rebuild all that was lost in the ups and downs of this last year, let us also celebrate what was gained, too.

Northern Indiana Cover Shoot Team

Southwest Michigan Cover Shoot Team

2020 forced us to confront what we value the most, and for us in the wedding industry, that is the celebration of love. WeddingDay, like the rest of the industry, has embraced those who have been forced to reschedule the start of their happily ever after along with those who have been fortunate enough to follow through with their original plans. Through life’s hectic curveballs, we have collected the new, hot wedding trends that are sure to stay throughout the 2021 year.

Inside the pages of this Spring/Summer 2021 edition, you will find inspiration for all varieties of nuptial celebrations--from grand traditional weddings to elaborate micro-ceremonies and intimate backyard receptions. We hope to inspire you by showing your love can happen anywhere, as long as you’re with the right person.

So whether you’re planning your wedding for the first time or you’re rescheduling your original date, you’re sure to find plenty of inspiration in between the pages of this magazine. We couldn’t be more excited to take this journey with you as not only a planning resource, but as a trusted friend.

Detroit Cover Shoot Team

Central Indiana Cover Shoot Team

Denise Crowel Founder & Publisher denise@weddingday-online.com

Grand Rapids Cover Shoot Team

Chicago Cover Shoot Team

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THE WEDDING STORY OF Hannah & Glen at Madison Road Artisan Market

THE WEDDING STORY OF Olivia & Benjamin at Coppes Commons

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THE WEDDING STORY OF Megan & Matthew at The Rustic Barn at Hopewell

CHEERS TO LOVE! A Michigan City, Indiana Brewery Style Shoot

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MEET THE COVER TEAM The Pros Behind the Shoot

ENGAGED IN THE MIDWEST 7 Midwest Couples Ready to Tie the Knot!

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BLUSHING BOHO BLISS A Style Shoot Full of Organic Elegance

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Industrial Fairytale Charm at The Charles Fort Wayne Event Center

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Cynthia Boyle Photography

From rehearsal to reception...

We’re always at your service!

T E N T S & S T R U C T U R E S | TA B L E S & C H A I R S | L I N E N S | C H I N A & F L AT W A R E | G L A S S W A R E | B A R S & B A R B A C K S | C O N S U LTAT I O N & M O R E !

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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

FIND MORE WEDDINGDAY PLANNING TOOLS ON WEDDINGDAY-ONLINE.COM!

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Ask for lip color sample for touchups Spray light perfume SMILE!

George Street Photography

Distinctive Designs for Today’s Brides Crystal Springs Florist 1475 Pipestone, Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022 269-925-1167 crystalspringsweddings.com

Crystal Springs Florist

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FEATURED WEDDING

The Real Wedding of HANN AH A N D G L E N M C L AU G H L I N

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TH E M E :

Natural Elegance S E AS O N : Fall

VENUE:

Madison Road Artisan Market South Bend, IN

Hannah and Glen’s fall tent wedding showcases the best of the season.

Choosing a color scheme of mustard, mauve and burgundy, this couple’s décor gives off a soft, romantic vibe. “I wanted to incorporate as much of the property’s natural beauty as possible into the wedding plans,” Hannah notes. Planning, coordination, florals and rentals were all provided by Burns Special Events, making Hannah and Glen’s day stylish and completely all-inclusive!

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ADVICE FROM THE bride

“I would highly recommend starting your planning process as soon as possible, getting as much done as you can early on, that way you are able to collect yourself in the days before the wedding,” Hannah says.

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PHOTOGRAPHY: MCINTIRE STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY VENUE: MADISON ROAD ARTISAN MARKET COORDINATION, PLANNING, FLORALS & RENTALS: BURNS SPECIAL EVENTS (BURNSRENTALS.COM)* CATERING: THE SKILLET VIDEOGRAPHY: SAMTASTIC LLC BRIDESMAIDS' DRESSES: AZAZIE MAKEUP: ALLEE DO MY MAKEUP RINGS: JAMES ALLEN MENSWEAR: LOUIE'S TUX SHOP CAKE: SWEET EM'S CAKE SHOPPE DJ: 27 ENTERTAINMENT CUSTOM MONOGRAM LETTERS: CUSTOMLY CRAFTED *WeddingDay preferred vendor

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Y O U R E V E N T C O M PA N Y A ONE STOP SHOP FOR ALL YOUR WEDDING NEEDS

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BURNS SPECIAL EVENTS

C O N TA C T

2401 N Home St Mishawaka, IN 46545

574-259-4807 www.burnsrentals.com

PLANNING & DESIGN

FLORAL

RENTALS & SETUP

Let us help bring your vision to life by planning, coordinating and overseeing all aspects of the event

Work with a Floral Specialist to create arrangements that will accent your event perfectly

View our inventory of 1000s of items to make your wedding or event unique to you

@burnsspecialevents WEDDINGDAY

WWW.BURNSRENTALS.COM

@burnsrentals

Gabriella Sutherland Photography

Four Seasons Wedding Florist

LOUDONVILLE, OHIO | 419-994-7673 | FOURSEASONSWEDDINGFLORIST@GMAIL.COM | FOURSEASONSWEDDINGFLORIST.COM

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Gaska String Quartet

Music for all your memorable occasions Martha Bradberry: 574.229.0422 | Candy Thomas: 574.323.7969 | Joyce Davis: 574.229.3147 | Emilie Grondin: 574.229.6070 14

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THE ONLY

the best guide for the midwest bride wedding planning ch ecklist

PLANNING TOOL

the only wedding planning checklist you need

YOU WILL EVER NEED

9 to 12 Months Before Discuss and determine a budget with your partner Document budget in WeddingDay’s budget checklist

2 to 4 Months Before Book your makeup artist and hair salon for bridal party and yourself

Gather “ideal” guest list from partner’s family and your family

Choose a hairstyle and book a consultation and trial run appointment

Narrow down the guest list as needed to determine venue size and cost estimate

Pick a bakery, attend a cake tasting or two, and order your cake

Choose a date and reserve a venue Select a ceremony site and an officiant Choose the members of your wedding party Hire a wedding planner or wedding coordinator if desired Create an email folder for wedding-related correspondence, a Pinterest board for inspiration, and an actual folder for receipts and vendor contracts Book your main vendors (florist, photographer and DJ/band, etc.)

Have an engagement party to celebrate with friends and family

Buy wedding favors for guests and gifts for wedding party Organize your information to obtain marriage license Purchase your wedding bands Order tuxes for groom, groomsmen and/or ushers Mail invitations!

6-8 Weeks Before Send invites for rehearsal dinner to family, wedding party and select guests Attend food tasting with caterer or venue and finalize menu

6 to 9 Months Before Go wedding dress shopping for your dream dress and order immediately Hire a catering company if the venue does not cater in-house

Meet with florist to finalize flowers Begin beauty treatments (teeth whitening, facials, etc.)

Send DJ and photographer list of songs and list of musthave photos

Shop for bridesmaids’ dresses with the bridal party Design your wedding website with pertinent information

2-6 Weeks Before

Decide on a honeymoon destination and renew passport

Color and trim your hair

Book your wedding day transportation (limo, bus, carriage, etc)

Have a trial run of your formal hair and makeup

Create gift registry

Schedule meeting with all vendors to plan and finalize details Create seating chart and wedding-weekend itinerary

4 to 6 Months Before

Print guest name cards, programs, menus and extra stationery

Finalize guest list using WeddingDay’s guest list checklist

Have your final dress fitting

Gather postal addresses of invited guests

Write down your vows and reception speech

Design, print and send save-the-date announcements

Send finalized guest counts with menu choices to caterer

Shop for and rent necessary rental items such as decor, chairs, tables, etc.

1 Week Before

Purchase wedding invitations or hire designer to create invites

Re-confirm all plans and times with vendors and wedding party

Start planning your ceremony with music selection and readings

Create an envelope tipping system for vendors

Meet with your officiant regarding ceremony and required premarital counseling

Inform wedding party of any required duties

Finalize honeymoon travel plans

Pack for the honeymoon

Implement workout regiments and diet, if desired

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Cynthia Boyle Photography

TRUE BEAUTY BY DANA

Lexie Moneta Photography

DANA SHIELDS ON-LOCATION MAKEUP ARTIST 219.765.5938 TRUEBEAUTYMAKEUPARTIST.COM DANA@TRUEBEAUTYMAKEUPARTIST.COM

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FEATURED WEDDING

The Real Wedding of OLIVIA & B E N JA M I N CA M E R O N

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Simple is sweeter in Olivia and Ben’s rustic wedding! Sticking with a neutral color palette, Olivia wanted the natural allure of the Coppes Commons venue to shine through. “I loved the natural light that came in through the windows and the rustic charm of the old, creaky floors,” she adds. The couple’s photographer Kimberly Kinder Photography captured the magic of the big day flawlessly!

T HE ME :

Simplistic Roman ce S E A S O N: Summer

V E NU E :

Coppes Commons Nappanee, IN

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ADVICE FROM THE bride

“Put a ‘don’t ask the bride rule’ in place on the wedding day,” Olivia suggests. “Nobody bothered me about anything on my day and that made it so much easier and calmer.”

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PHOTOGRAPHY: KIMBERLY KINDER PHOTOGRAPHY (KINDERIMAGES.COM)* VENUE: COPPES COMMONS (COPPESCOMMONS.COM)* COORDINATION: KATHRYN MILLER CATERING: SHAWNA RAE FLORALS: CHARLOTTE'S BOUQUETS DRESS: SIMPLY YOURS BRIDAL BRIDESMAIDS' DRESSES: DAVID'S BRIDAL HAIR: SALON NOUVEAU NAILS: NATURAL NAIL MENSWEAR: MEN'S WEARHOUSE DJ: EA PRO MUSIC REHEARSAL DINNER: VILLA MACRI RISTORANTE *WeddingDay preferred vendor

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kinderimages.com

© JL Media

“…the picture perfect day I had always dreamed of” Amanda F., June 2019 Bride

MORE THAN FOUR WALLS AND A CHANDELIER

574-235-9714 • studebakermuseum.org 201 Chapin St., South Bend, IN 46601

© Scott Tibbles Photography

Ask about renting a classic car for your wedding day!

Josephiney Photography

“

WEDDINGDAY HAS BEEN A GREAT RESOURCE IN HELPING BURNS RENT-ALLS GET OUR NAME AND BRAND OUT TO FUTURE BRIDES AND GROOMS.”

- LAUREN KREMPEC Special Events Designer Burns Rent-Alls, Inc. Special Events Mishawaka, IN

Real People. Real Results.

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STYLE SHOOT

Blushing Boho Bliss

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rganic, earthy, and oh-sodelicate, this style shoot is here to slay. Dubbing the concept, “Blush & Boho,” this amazing team married rustic, industrial and boho style into a shoot that’ll let your wild heart run free. From highlighting the model’s tattoos to utilizing dried florals for that perfect earthy feel, we can’t get enough of this stunning celebration!

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WHAT WE

love

Allison Kelley from Unveiled Weddings and Events used her keen eye for detail to create this stunning tablescape.

Textured linens bring a whole new dimension to this shoot!

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PHOTOGRAPHY: KAYLA KNIES PHOTOGRAPHY PLANNING: UNVEILED WEDDINGS & EVENTS (YOURUNVEILEDEVENT.COM)* VENUE: WHITE OAK FARM VENUE FLORALS: SUGARFIELD FLOWERS VIDEOGRAPHY: ROY SERAFIN PHOTO CO. DRESS: SOMETHING BLUE BRIDAL MENSWEAR: SUITSHOP HAIR: TOP KNOT BRIDAL MAKEUP: MORGAN HECHT MUA BAR & BEVERAGES: WANDERING WILDE CO. CAKE: KUPKATES CUSTOM CAKES JEWELRY: BRAD'S DESIGNS AND JEWELRY STATIONERY: LITTLE DETAILS CREATIVE STUDIO RENTALS & DÉCOR: BBJ LINEN & CLASSIC CATERING *WeddingDay preferred vendor

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Sweetly Stitched Images

Planning Made Simple, Designs Made Personal

Fresh floral design • Full, partial & day of planning/coordination Specialty linens, ceiling drapery and drapery backdrops Crown Point, IN | yourunveiledevent.com | michelle@yourunveiledevent.com | 219-512-5620 30

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Jasmine Norris Photography

WEDDING STATIONERY BY PSR DESIGNS OF INDIANA PAULINE S. RAY PSBR.DESIGNS@GMAIL.COM 317.759.0625.

PSRDESIGNS.COM/WEDDING-INVITATIONS FB: WEDDING STATIONERY BY PSR DESIGNS IG: @WEDDINGSTATIONERYBYPSRDESIGNS

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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

THE WEDDING DAY

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

FIND MORE WEDDINGDAY PLANNING TOOLS ON WEDDINGDAY-ONLINE.COM!

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Ask for lip color sample for touchups Spray light perfume SMILE!

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FEATURED WEDDING

The Real Wedding of M EGAN & M AT T H E W M O C K

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TH EME:

Rustic Romance SEA SON: Summer

VEN UE:

The Rustic Barn at Hopewell Urbana, IN

Megan and Matt’s outdoor wedding had all the rustic touches for a true Hoosier barn wedding!

The couple added a unique twist to their day by focusing on a spring color palette, using shades of white, lilac and peach. “Lilac is one of my favorite colors and the peach and white accented very well,” Megan says.

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WHAT WE

love

This colorful and happy day was captured by Simply Seeking Photography. Owner Julie Smith made a lasting impression with the couple.

Megan explains, “Julie was very helpful and always made sure all our questions were answered.

She also sent us cute gifts along the way.”

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PHOTOGRAPHY: SIMPLY SEEKING PHOTOGRAPHY (SIMPLYSEEKINGPHOTOGRAPHY.COM)* VENUE: THE RUSTIC BARN AT HOPEWELL CATERING: JEFFERSON STREET BBQ (JEFFERSONSTBBQ.COM)* FLORALS: WHAT'S BLOOMING DRESS: DAVID'S BRIDAL BRIDE'S MAKEUP: MARY KAY BECKY GUYER NAILS: KOKOMO NAILS MENSWEAR: LOUIE'S TUX SHOP BRIDE'S RINGS: BRADLEY GOUGH DIAMONDS GROOM'S RING: KAY JEWELERS STATIONERY: MINTED DJ: DJ SOUND SOLUTION CAKE: INDULGENCE BAKERY BARTENDING: KO BARTENDING REHEARSAL DINNER: MARKET STREET GRILL HONEYMOON: EXCELLENCE PLAYA MUJERES *WeddingDay preferred vendor WEDDINGDAY 37

Lindsay Dingman Baker opened Jefferson Street BBQ in 2012 with a mission - to build a destination restaurant that worked with local farmers to create the best farm to fork experience in Indiana. We are a member of Indiana Grown, showing our commitment to the local food movement. All of our hickory is hand cut from local trees on a family farm a few miles away. Our pork comes exclusively from Hunt Family Farms just 7 miles away in Amboy, Indiana!

101 North JeffersoN st, CoNverse, IN 46919. (765) 395-5117 eXt 2. emaIl: CaterINg@JeffersoNstbbq.Com 38

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You’re Invited:

Pen and Lens

WEDDINGDAY ’ S PH OT O GRA PH ER CO L L ABORATIV E S T Y L E SH O OT EV EN T

Calling all photographers!

Is it your dream to participate in a WeddingDay style shoot with a talented team of vendors? Do you want to elevate your brand by getting your work published? WeddingDay Magazine is excited to announce our very first “Photographer Collaborative Style Shoot Event”! Not only will you network with the best of the best Midwest wedding vendors and learn tips of the trade in photography and getting published, but you’ll receive a full-page image in WeddingDay’s next digital issue!

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WE’RE OFFERING THIS EXCLUSIVE EVENT AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: • August 9th: The Ivory Foundry Wedding & Events, Indianapolis IN • October 4th: Frugthaven Farm, Greenville, Michigan (near Grand Rapids) Spots are limited and they’re going fast!

Learn more and reserve your spot at weddingday-online.com/youre-invited-weddingdaysphotographer-collaborative-style-shoot-event

Gabrielle Cheikh Photography

a novel venue for your storybook wedding 40 E St Clair St | Indianapolis, IN 46204 | (317) 275-4200 | events.imcpl.org

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STYLE SHOOT

Cheers to Love!

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eauty is in the eye of the beer-holder in this rustic brewery style shoot! Kris, owner of Sugarfield Flowers, had a vision of a wedding with bright colors and an eclectic flair. And of course, beer! The venue's exposed brick and open concept space made for the perfect rustic blank slate for the team to create a beautiful celebration. The non-traditional design of the shoot was meant to catch eyes with a bright color scheme and industrial details added all around!

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WHAT WE

love

This bride is stunning in her silvertoned beaded gown. Paired with soft romantic tones in her makeup, styled by Girl on the Glow, this model inspires confidence for her big day.

The floral hairpiece and bolero are an eye-catching addition to the bride’s look!

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PHOTOGRAPHY: TRYSH JAEGER PHOTOGRAPHY COORDINATION & RENTALS: HOW SWEET IT IS EVENTS VENUE: BARRELHOUSE AT ZORN FLORALS: SUGARFIELD FLOWERS DRESS: PARIS HOUSE OF BRIDAL HAIR & MAKEUP: GIRL ON THE GLOW MAKEUP & HAIR (GIRLONTHEGLOWMAKEUP.COM)* CAKE: VAL'S CUSTOM CAKES *WeddingDay preferred vendor

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2021 STYLE SHOOT DESIGN CONTEST

Calling all planners, event designers, photographers, rental companies and wedding connoisseurs alike!

It’s time for WeddingDay’s third annual Style Shoot Design Contest! This contest is all about pushing the boundaries of wedding design while celebrating the talent within our community. We invite you to create fresh, new style shoots that go beyond the typical trends. Of course, there is some major incentive for you! The winning style shoot (as voted on by the WeddingDay staff) will be published in our upcoming digital magazine, the 2021 fall/winter issues, with a feature appearing in our 2022 annual Look Book. Bonus: All style shoots submitted will be guaranteed a feature on our website!

SUBMISSION DETAILS:

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Deadline:

Shoot must be submitted to the WeddingDay website at weddingday-online.com/weddingdays2021-style-shoot-design-contest by 9-1-2021.

Must-Haves:

Photo gallery, questionnaire and vendor form must be included in submission.

(Forms can be found at the submission URL!)

THE GUIDELINES: Colors:

Shoot must include one or both of the 2021 Pantone Colors of the Year, Illuminating and Ultimate Gray.

(Does not need to be the main color!)

Themes:

Shoot must be based on one of the following themes.

(Use total creative range to interpret the themes however you wish!)

•Avant Garde (New or Unusual Ideas, Experimental or Radical Concepts, Pushing of Boundaries) •Over the Rainbow (Celebration of Love, LGBTQ+ representation, Equality, Love is Love) •Go Wild! (Animal Prints and Themes, Organic and Natural Elements)

Opposite Page: 2020 Winner // Photography: Grace Pulver Photography, Venue: Gable Hill, Planning & Coordination: Celebrated Events, Florals: Marco Alexzondra Floral & Event Services, Dress: AW Bridal, Hair & Makeup: Beauty & Bliss, Menswear: SuitShop, Headpiece: Chef Bizzaro Millinery, Rentals: AAYS Event Rentals Above (Left): 2020 Runner-Up // Photography: Shayne Culp Photography, Venue: Sundance & the Secret Garden, Florals: Floradashery, Rentals: AAYS Event Rentals Above (Right): 2020 Finalist // Photography: Stephanie Traynor Photography (pictured), Bamboo Dreams Photography & Lo Brands It, Venue: Michigan Wildlife Conservancy, Coordination, Planning & Florals: 1945 Event Co., Cake: Flour House Cakes & Co., Linens: Maurer's Textile Rental Services, Inc.

SPONSORED BY:

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COVER SHOOT

Fairytale Charm

Meets Industrial Chic

IN WEDDINGDAY'S EXCLUSIVE NORTHERN INDIANA DIGITAL COVER SHOOT

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ASHLEY VANDERVELDE PHOTOGRAPHY

THE VISION Our Northern Indiana cover shoot stepped right out of the pages of a fairytale! Katie Doehrmann, owner of Moonlit Designs LLC, created a style that perfectly combined an organic and moody atmosphere while still showcasing the industrial venue space. “It seemed like a great way to tie in those bold, dark colors that we see a lot in bohemian weddings, while giving it that fresh natural feel that I have been seeing for the last two years,” she says. By creating an intimate celebration, this shoot touches on micro-wedding trends while letting an extra spark of magic seep into the details of the décor. Captured

by Ashley Vandervelde Photography, you’ll swoon under the spell of this industrial fairy shoot!

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THE VENUE The Charles Fort Wayne Event Center’s versatile atmosphere and market lighting was ideal for this shoot. Its exposed brick walls gave off a rustic and moody backdrop for an industrial theme to come into play.

The Charles’ outdoor garden, gazebo and pond area give the space a gorgeous outdoor area perfect for intimate ceremonies and magical photo ops! Katie adds, “Being able to play with an outdoor ceremony that was sweet and intimate, to a larger reception hall was the perfect combo for the theme and is really appealing to a lot of brides.”

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THE DÉCOR Natural elements provided by Moonlit Designs LLC take center stage in this display. Katie utilized crystal centerpieces and moss to create a magical fairy feel, while gold candles and wooden chargers brought a twist to classic elegance. Blush napkins and linens added that finishing pop of color to really complete the organic look. An arching fabric and overflowing greenery add the perfect touch of whimsical delight to this sweetheart table!

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THE LOOK “Any time you say fairy, you have to include a flower crown and a whimsically poofy dress, and that is exactly what we did,” Katie jokes. Blush Bridal & Beauty Boutique showcased their talents for both gowns as well as hair and makeup styling on our model. The two dresses range in style—the first is whimsical and grand while the second boasts a slimmer, more delicate silhouette. Both gowns offer stunning lace detail! The bride’s makeup was kept minimal to complement her natural beauty, and her hair was braided into an updo to softly frame her face.

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SEE BEHIND T H E scenes View the video at: youtu.be/ MtlAlRYJpMk

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THE FLORALS These magical blooms truly are the star of the show! Florist Fleur To Gather used a combination of roses, lilacs and other colorful flowers to create an organic meadow look throughout the shoot. From the bride’s dreamy flower crown to the luscious floral archway, each floral arrangement has a spark of untamed, wild magic. Additional greenery and smaller arrangements decorate the indoor sweetheart table and tablescape to keep the authenticity of the outdoors.

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THE CAKE & DESSERTS Here in this enchanted shoot, we like our desserts whimsical! Tameka’s Cakes & Desserts designed a three tier dark gradient cake, topped with elegant floral pieces to tie in an organic feel. Katie notes, “I really wanted the cake table to feel like you had stumbled upon it in an enchanted forest.”

Tameka’s Cakes designed additional cheesecakes, mason jar cakes and cookies to add even more sweetness to this magical dessert table.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Ashley Vandervelde Photography* Fort Wayne, IN ashleyvanderveldephotography.com

VENUE

The Charles Fort Wayne Event Center* Fort Wayne, IN thecharlesfortwayne.com

VIDEOGRAPHY

DE Media Design

COORDINATION, PLANNING & DÉCOR

Moonlit Designs LLC* Columbia City, IN moonlitdesignsllc.com

FLORALS

Fleur To Gather* Fort Wayne, IN instagram.com/fleurtogather

DRESSES, ACCESSORIES, HAIR & MAKEUP

Blush Bridal & Beauty Boutique* Fort Wayne, IN goaheadandblush.com

CAKE & DESSERTS

Tameka's Cakes & Desserts* Fort Wayne, IN tamekascakes.com

LINENS & NAPKINS

All Occasion Party Rental

MODELS

Chloe Van Ryn & Skyler Vendrely *WeddingDay preferred vendor

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Meet the Cover Team

Katie Doehrmann M O O N L IT DES IG N S L L C

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Christine Leto

Ashley Vandervelde

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Christine has an extensive background in the wedding industry, having worked as an officiant for more than 25 years as well as owning her own catering business, learning first-hand how important food is to an event. Upon her return to Fort Wayne, Chris opened Marry Me In Fort Wayne, winner of multiple awards, both local and national. Owning an event venue is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream for Chris and, after 3 years in business, Marry Me In Fort Wayne purchased The Shiloh, now called The Charles, in May of 2016.

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Katie had been working as an event coordinator for 6 years before she opened her own business, Moonlit Designs LLC. With proposal packages, décor options and full coordination, Katie specializes in integrating the unique personalities of each of her couples into their events. Let Katie bring your wedding day vision to life from start to finish!

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Ashley is a passionate romantic that is invested in her couples' unique love stories, from the moment they met to this one right now. She creates artistic, storytelling imagery about real people and real love.

Aimee McClure

Harley Kucinsky

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BL U S H BRIDAL & BEAU TY BO U TIQU E

Aimee McClure is a floral designer and founder of the floral design company, Fleur To Gather, specializing in micro events and floral installations. The use of locally grown product is important to her as well as bringing a unique sense of thought and artistry to floral design.

Harley Kucinsky is the owner of Blush Bridal and Beauty Boutique, located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Blush provides women with all their hair, makeup and bridal needs all in one fun and inviting atmosphere. She says, "We love getting to work with brides throughout all the different steps of the bridal process!"

Tameka Beckum Foster

Darien McCullough

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Tameka's Cakes is based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, but the roots of this company started decades ago in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and were further developed during Tameka's time in New Orleans. Her joyful, unique and nostalgic flavors ship across the U.S. in the form of mason jar cakes, but wedding and event cakes, along with many more dessert options are available to her patrons right here in the Midwest. Whether simply treating yourself or inviting hundreds of guests to indulge with you...Tameka's Cakes & Desserts is sure to be the highlight of your celebration!

Darien is the face behind the camera of DE Media Design, the Bluffton based cinematic videographer, who is also available for travel. She's always enjoyed being behind the camera—from home movies and music videos to school projects—you name it, she did it. Flash forward to 2016 and her passion for filming turned into a business. She says, "I am convinced I have the best job ever!"

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Warren Foster Photography

At Tameka’s Cakes & Desserts we cater to a party of one, but we can very well cater to a party of 100 just the same!

Mason Jar Cakes, Mini Sour Cream Pound Cakes, Loaded Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Caramel Pecan Brownies shipped nationwide!

Our buttercream and floral inspired cakes and all desserts available in Northeast Indiana.

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Vendor Guide BAKERIES & DESSERTS Bert's Bakery Kalamazoo, MI, 269.349.2091 bertsbakery.com Delish Cakes Bloomingdale Bloomingdale, IL, 630.303.2235 delishcakes.net

Girl on the Glow Northern Indiana/ Southwest Michigan girlontheglowmakeup.com

Flour House Cakes & Co. Grand Rapids, MI, flourhousecakes.com

Glammed by Samm Lansing, MI, linqapp.com/samantha_andring

Gabby's Cakes & More Indianapolis, IN, 317.440.7720 gabbyscakesandmore.com

Phoenix in Flight Beauty Services Lafayette, IN, 765.775.6096 pifmua.com

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Little Miss Cupcakes Rossville, IN, 765.490.8723 little-miss-cupcakes. weeblysite.com

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Brittany Andring: Makeup Artist Serving Michigan, 517.282.1946 facebook.com/LipstickBritt

Soulard's Coloma, MI, 269.944.9494 soulardscoloma.com Sugar & Spice Bakeshop, LLC Dearborn Heights, MI, 313.580.8813 instagram.com/ sugarandspice.bakeshop Tameka's Cakes & Desserts Fort Wayne, IN, 260.305.1748 tamekascakes.com See ad on page 62.

Two Sons Cakery Springville, IN, 812.727.0323 twosonscakery.com BEAUTY & SPA 614 Beauty Serving Ohio, 614.563.7141 614beauty.com Alea Beauty Columbus & Cleveland, OH, 614.721.9609 aleabeauty.co WEDDINGDAY

Primp Beauty Plymouth, MI, 734.404.5384 primpmeup.com Something Blue Stylists Indiana based, Available worldwide 260.463.6391 somethingbluestylists.com True Beauty by Dana Valparaiso, IN, 219.765.5938 truebeautymakeupartist.com See ad on page 17.

BRIDAL SALONS & DESIGNERS America's Bride Grand Rapids, MI, 616.224.0056 americasbride.us Becker's Bridal Fowler, MI, 989.593.2595 beckersbridal.com See ad on page 5.

BIANKA Bridal Grand Rapids, MI, 616.235.9300 biankabridal.com Blush Bridal & Beauty Boutique Fort Wayne, IN, 260.760.5857 goaheadandblush.com See ad on page 59.

Bridal Elegance Grand Rapids, MI, 616.956.1119 bridalelegancegr.com Calla Blanche Serving USA & beyond, callablanche.com Curvy Custom Bride Indianapolis, IN, 802.505.0004 curvycustombride.com Dearly Loved Bridal Middleville, MI, 616.987.0060 dearlylovedbridal.com Elegance Wedding & Evening Wear Highland, IN, 219.923.0977 elegancewedding.net Trudie's Bridal & Formalwear Flora, IN, 765.414.7636 trudiesbridal.com BRIDAL SHOWS Engaged Indiana Throughout Indianapolis area engagedindiana.com See ad on inside back cover.

CATERERS & BARTENDING Catering by Michaels Morton Grove, IL, 847.966.6555 cateringbymichaels.com Distinctive Catering Wyoming, MI, 866.802.7266 distinctivecatering.com Jefferson St. BBQ Converse, IN, 765.395.5117 jeffersonstbbq.com See ad on page 38.

The Tipsy Burro Ada, MI, 616.204.1018 thetipsyburro.com ENTERTAINMENT Absolute Entertainment Northern Michiana, 574.202.8467 djmichiana.com Anna Hagen, Harpist Serving Michiana, 574.538.9396 annahagenharpist.com

Bee Entertainment Serving Michigan, Northern Indiana & Chicago, 989.415.0616 michigansbestdjs.com Gaska String Quartet South Bend, IN, 574.229.0422 facebook.com/gaskastringquartet See ad on page 14.

Meg Rodgers, Harpist Saint Joseph, MI, 269.429.6377 megrodgers.net FLORISTS 21 Petals Lafayette, IN, 765.231.5070 21petalsflowerfarm.com Alex Nazar Floral Oakland County, MI, 609.920.3319 alexnazarfloral.com Crystal Springs Florist Benton Harbor, MI, 269.925.1167 crystalspringsflorist.net See ad on page 7.

Fleur To Gather Fort Wayne, IN, instagram.com/fleurtogather See ad on page 58.

Flowers for Dreams Detroit, MI, 313.230.0393 flowersfordreams.com/detroit Four Seasons Wedding Florist Loudonville, OH, 419.994.7673 fourseasonsweddingflorist.com See ad on page 13.

LB Floristry South Bend, IN, lbfloristry.com Lopshire Flowers Fort Wayne, IN, 260.493.1581 lopshireflowers.com M. Dawn Floral Design Wedding & Event Floral Detroit, MI, 313.333.1210 mdawnfloral.com

Courtney Carney Photography Indianapolis, IN courtneycarneyphotography.com See ad on page 33.

Smitten Mitten Photography Farmington Hills, MI, 734.606.9721 smittenmittenphotography.com

Thoughtfully Designed Co. Indianapolis, IN, 517.581.0060 thoughtfullydesignedco.com

SunflowerKate Florals Columbus, OH, 614.285.3826 sunflowerkateflorals.com See ad on page 63.

Dave Thompson Photography Elkhart, IN, 574.238.9890 davesphotoworld.com

Tushona Monét Photography Indianapolis, IN, 317.825.8668 tushonamonet.com

Unveiled Weddings & Events Valparaiso, IN, 219.512.5620 yourunveiledevent.com See ad on page 30.

Truer Design Byron Center, MI, 616.460.8776 truerdesign.com

Ellie Frances Photography Detroit, MI, 586.322.6567 elliefrancesphoto.com

Two Birds Media, LLC Grand Rapids, MI, 231.233.6474 twobirdsmediallc.com

White Dahlia Events Berrien Springs, MI, whitedahliaevents.com

JEWELERS Diamonds Direct Indianapolis, IN, 317.575.8555 diamondsdirect.com

Heather Sherrill Photography Indianapolis, IN, 317.864.0632 heathersherrill.com

PLANNERS/COORDINATORS 1945 Event Co. Bath, MI, 517.488.2720 1945eventco.com

REGISTRIES Crate & Barrel Indianapolis, IN, 317.818.9900 crateandbarrel.com

All in the Details Indianapolis, IN, 317.821.7526 detailsindy.com See ad on page 39.

Williams Sonoma Indianapolis, IN, 317.848.1431 williams-sonoma.com

Impress Jewelry Creations Granger, IN, 574.855.4491 impressjewelers.com Larson Jewelry Design, Inc. Novi, MI, 248.347.4653 larsonjewelryofnovi.com Petite G Jewelers Indianapolis, IN, 317.255.5555 petiteg.com OFFICIANTS At-the-Altar Serving Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin & the East Coast 847.908.5399 at-the-altar.com PHOTOGRAPHERS & VIDEOGRAPHERS Alison Mae Photography Indianapolis, IN, 765.602.5222 alisonmaephotography.com See ad on page 66.

Arielle Peters Photography South Bend, IN, ariellepeters.com Ashley Vandervelde Photography Fort Wayne, IN, 260.750.9474 ashleyvanderveldephotography.com See ad on page 48.

Chrystin Melanie Photography Grand Rapids, MI, 305.562.0279 chrystinmelaniephotography.com

Hetler Photography LLC Sparta, MI, 231.519.0165 hetlerphotography.com Jasmine Norris Photography Lafayette, IN, 574.850.6481 jasminenorris.com Jessie Silva Grand Rapids, MI, jessiesilva.com JNAvisuals LLC West Central Indiana, 765.307.8710 jnavisuals.com Kimberly Kinder Photography Fort Wayne, IN, 260.705.1795 kinderimages.com See ad on page 22.

Lauren Peteron Photography Indianapolis, IN, laurenpetersonphoto.com Mika LH Photography Bloomington, IN, 812.606.6222 mikalh.com Nicole Bates Photography Saint Joseph, MI, 269.861.9010 nicolebatesphotography.com

Chastain Charm Weddings + Special Events Michigan & surrounding areas, 269.205.3135 chastaincharm.com Element Event Design Detroit, MI, 248.396.1017 element-eventdesign.com Emerald Lotus Events West Lafayette, IN emeraldlotusevents.com Emily Sara Events Carmel, IN, 317.850.1283 emilysaraevents.com Everlasting Engagements Oakland County, MI, 248.705.7907 everlastingengagements.com LoveLight Events LLC Indianapolis, IN, 317.319.5163 lovelighteventsllc.com

Rogue Images Photography McCordsville, IN, 317.941.6088 rogueimagephoto.com

Moonlit Designs LLC Columbia City, IN, 260.687.9532 moonlitdesignsllc.com See ad on page 49.

Simply Seeking Photography Bluffton, IN, simplyseekingphotography.com

Ryan Abney Event Design Detroit, MI, 248.821.1128 ryan-abney.com

RENTALS/LINENS AAYS Event Rentals Mishawaka, IN, 574.256.1110 aaysrental.com See ad on page 4.

Burns Rent-Alls, Inc. Special Events Mishawaka, IN, 574.259.4807 burnsrentals.com See ad on page 12.

Copper & Lace Wedding Rental and Events Gowen, MI copperandlacerental.com Redi Rental West Michigan, 231.737.7368 redirental.com Special Occasions, LLC Serving Michigan, 616.826.7082 specialoccasionsmi.com Wilson Events by Design Rensselaer, IN, wilsoneventsbydesign.com STATIONERY The Ambrosia Rabbit Serving Detroit & beyond, theambrosiarabbit.com

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Invitations by Caitlin Serving Detroit & beyond, 734.558.0854 invitationsbycaitlin.com Pretty Petal Papers Serving worldwide, shop.prettypetalpapers.com PSR Designs of Indiana Indianapolis, IN, 317.759.0625 psrdesigns.com See ad on page 31.

TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATIONS Hampton Inn Indianapolis Downtown Indianapolis, IN, 317.261.1200 hamptoninn3.hilton.com See ad on back cover.

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Hotel Allegro Chicago, IL, 312.236.0123 sonesta.com/us/illinois/ chicago/allegro-royal-sonestahotel-chicago-loop

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The Grand LV Niles, MI, 269.591.0334 thegrandlv.com The Hall at Oakland Park Nappanee, IN, 574.773.1001 oakland-hall.com See ad on page 16.

The Harris Building Grand Rapids, MI, 616.256.2535 theharrisbuilding.com The Indianapolis Public Library Indianapolis, IN, 317.275.4200 events.imcpl.org See ad on page 41.

The Ivory Foundry Wedding & Events Indianapolis, IN, 317.370.7472 ivoryfoundryevents.com Revival Wedding Barn Dowagiac, MI, 269.423.8260 revivalweddingbarn.com

VENUES 2GatherMore Auburn Hills, MI, 248.724.6282 2gathermore.com

The Sanctuary on Penn Indianapolis, IN, 317.602.3264 indysanctuary.com

Castle Farms Charlevoix, MI, 231.237.0884 castlefarms.com

The Stables Event Center Lafayette, IN, 765.427.7713 thestableseventcenter.com

The Charles Fort Wayne Event Center Fort Wayne, IN, 260.637.3643 thecharlesfortwayne.com See ad on inside front cover.

Stonegate Manor Benton Harbor, MI, 269.930.0617 stonegatemanorevents.com

Coppes Commons Event Centers Nappanee, IN, 574.354.7455 coppescommons.com The Crofoot Pontiac, MI, 248.858.9333 thecrofoot.com Frugthaven Farm Greenville, MI, 616.754.9223 frugthavenfarm.com

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