Category: Real Weddings

John + Colleen 

From the Photographer’s Perspective: Shane Lawrence Photography  Welcome to Colleen and John’s Journeyman wedding in Valparaiso.  This is one of my favorite weddings this past year! Their...

Gavin + Kiaundra 

Photography by Lindsey Marie Photography  Describe Your Wedding Vision  My wedding vision didn’t stay the same throughout the process of wedding planning, as there are several different...

John + Peyton 

Photography by Trysh Jaeger Photography  Describe Your Wedding Vision  Our wedding vision was centered around timeless elegance, warmth, and joy. With a classic black, white,...

Reid + Liz 

Photography: Kara Jean Lanteigne & Derek Coffman  Describe Your Wedding Vision  We dreamed of a day that felt wholeheartedly us — a celebration bursting with color, mixed patterns, funky florals,...

Rob + Kara 

Photography: Cling & Peck  Describe Your Wedding Vision  Our wedding vision was rooted in timeless glamour, inspired by the elegance of the 1920s and elevated...

Spencer + Chelsea 

Set against the rustic charm of Hidden Vineyard Wedding Barn in Berrien Springs, Michigan, Chelsea and Spencer’s wedding unfolded in a palette of earthy...

Nathan + Ashley 

Nathan and Ashley’s wedding day felt like a perfect reflection of who they are as a couple: joyful, thoughtful, sentimental, and full of genuine...

Gabriel + Claudia 

Describe Your Wedding Vision  When we started planning, we knew we wanted an entire weekend surrounded by the people we love most. The moment...

Brandon + Julia 

Describe Your Wedding Vision  Our wedding vision was simple, different, and uniquely us. We wanted something small and intimate with only our closest family...

Tommy + Jessica 

Submitted by: Shane Lawrence Photography This was definitely one of my favorite 2025 weddings, and it’s hard to pinpoint just one reason why it...

Reed + Nicole 

Describe Your Engagement  In 2023, at Potato Creek (one of their favorite places to walk their golden retriever, Sadie) Reed got down on one...

Lucas + Tiffany 

Describe Your Wedding Vision   Most women, I feel like, grow up knowing exactly what they want for their future wedding day. I always wanted...

Gage & Chloe

Describe Your Wedding Vision I envisioned my wedding as simple yet classy, something that felt intentional, personal, and filled with meaning. I didn’t want...

Paul + Lauren  

Describe Your Wedding Vision  We wanted our wedding to reflect us in every way. Nothing over-the-top—just a day that felt like us. We wanted...

Justin + Miranda  

From the Vendor’s Perspective: Meg Pearson Photography  There’s only one word to describe the love between Justin and Miranda: magical. I truly mean it....

Christian + Megan

Describe Your Wedding Vision In our initial planning meeting with MerryMe Events, Cher asked about our vision, and I wrote: “We are envisioning a...

Oliver & Shannon

Oliver & Shannon 

Describe Your Wedding Vision  Our wedding vision was romantic, rustic, and fun—a true reflection of who we are as a couple. We wanted the...

Trent & Sammy

Trent & Sammy 

Describe Your Wedding Vision  Our wedding vision was centered on elegance and timeless charm—sophisticated but not overly formal. We selected venues that complemented our...

Shane & Heather 

Describe Your Wedding Vision  Our vision for our wedding was to keep things simple, timeless, and meaningful. We wanted the day to be a...

Phil & Krista

Phil & Krista 

Describe Your Wedding Vision  Our wedding vision was country/rustic, a perfect reflection of who we are. At first, we weren’t sure what to expect...

Bobby & Allison 

Describe Your Wedding Vision  Bobby and I aspired to host a wedding that was unique, fun, and intimate. As we have both worked in...

Kevin & Alyssa 

Submitted from the Vendor’s Perspective: Westley Leon Photography When Alyssa and Kevin described their vision, I could immediately sense the deep connection they had...

Andrew & Anna 

Describe Your Wedding Vision  From the moment we got engaged the planning process started. We always knew we wanted a fall wedding. Our vision...

Payton & Sarah 

Submitted from the Vendor’s Perspective: Ashlynn Downing Photography Photographing Sarah and Payton’s wedding at Coppes Commons was a true joy. From the moment we...