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How To Select an Officiant For Your Wedding Day
It is important to choose an Officiant (also known as “Minister” or the “person who marries you”) who best matches your personalities and intention for your wedding day. The words spoken at your ceremony should reflect what the two of you believe and feel, as well as be as formal or informal as you desire. Here are some tips on what to consider when selecting an Officiant. What is the Officiant’s experience? The government… [more]
Table Design Showcase Raises Money for a Good Cause
By Rachel Dillow, Dillow Weddings & Events Photos courtesy of Nathaniel Edmunds Photography and Erin Hession Photography On Sunday, March 4th, the ABC Indiana chapter hosted the 8th annual Art of the Table, a design showcase of 29 unique tablescapes benefiting the Betty Jackson Memorial Education Fund and the American Cancer Society. Betty Jackson was an ABC member who died early in her career. “The education fund is set up to provide funding for the… [more]
Passport 101
Provided by Linda E Zramkoski, Customer Service Manager, Chicago Passport Agency APPLYING FOR A PASSPORT If you are applying for the first time, you’ll need to fill out a DS-11 form. This can be done at your local post office or at a Passport Agency. If your passport is expired and you wish to renew it, submit a Passport Renewal Application Form DS-82 along with your old passport. What to bring 1.… [more]
A Victorian Garden Wedding Inspiration Shoot
By Lauren Olson, Owner and Executive Planner with Social Butterfly Photograped by Eric Rudd Photography HIDDEN GEM This Victorian Garden Wedding Inspiration Shoot was a collaboration between Social Butterfly, Artful Blooms florist, and Eric Rudd Photography. As local wedding vendors and residents, they feel that Bloomington, Indiana is a hidden gem in the Midwest so, naturally, it was the ideal setting for a Victorian Garden inspiration shoot. The team of local wedding professionals endeavored to… [more]
Raw to Remarkable
By Jamey Harding Imagine a raw space - perhaps a gymnasium, barn, studio, or industrial warehouse - as a blank canvas for your wedding. Naturally, these options provide the perfect setting for brides with imaginative spirits desiring maximum creative control on their wedding day. From chairs to linens to lighting, you’ll call the shots filling the space with all your favorites. Transformations of this kind will require work and some extra money for rentals, delivery,… [more]
Boudoir Photography: The Hottest Gift for Your Groom and 6 Reasons Why You Should Do It!
THE HISTORY OF BOUDOIR If you took time to research really, really old art, you would discover women have been posing for sensual paintings and photographs for more than 150 years. We’ve called it different things along the way – pin-up, glamour shots, retro or sexy photos – and it’s evolved a lot over the past several decades. In the 1940s and during World War II, the pin-up craze exploded. There were not… [more]
Never Lose Hope: Wish Upon a Wedding Gives New Hope to an Inspiring Couple
Photographed by Grace Michael Photography For Nick, it was love at first sight. Shannon, however, wasn’t so sure. Both members of the same high school marching band, Shannon made it clear to Nick that he’d have to make some changes if he wanted to date her. After a couple years of being friends, getting to know one another, and making some of those necessary changes, the two did begin to date – but it didn’t… [more]
Wedding Day Hot Registry Items
WEDDING DAY checked in with the top bridal registry stores and compiled a list of the hottest wedding gifts for the season. Now, we are showing you where you can find the best finds in the categories of: bedding, appliances, accessories, decor, organization, and gadgets. Happy Shopping! GET ORGANIZED: CLOSET ORGANIZATION 1 elfa Dream Space The Container Store elfa is The Container’s Store best-selling modular shelving and drawer system that can be customized… [more]
Romance in Paradise
Romance is in the air at these top honeymoon destinations! Are you dreaming of an escape with your honey to a tropical paradise for your honeymoon, but you’re not sure where to start? Honeymoon Specialist Kim Caudill, CTA, with K & S Travel dishes on some of the most romantic getaway destinations for your honeymoon! EL DORADO SEASIDE SUITES BY KARISMA RIVIERA, MEXICO Located on the secluded beach of Kantenah in the heart of… [more]
Your Bridal Style
It is all in the details! Brides spend months (sometimes years) planning every detail of their perfect wedding day. The perfect dress...the perfect cake...the perfect party favor. They spend hours plotting and planning all the little details. Most brides want a wedding that is timeless and yet still reflects their personal style. Use that same philosophy when developing your bridal style. Select a dress that is timeless and one that speaks to who you… [more]