Venue & Food  Springtime has finally arrived, and we are so grateful! Spring weddings are among our favorites as they symbolize fresh beginnings.  When searching for a venue for your wedding day, it’s a great idea to find one that can accommodate your ceremony, reception, and even provide an on-site bridal suite! The Blue Teal offers all of this and more, including the option to host your rehearsal dinner there. Their outdoor garden terrace is magical and serves as a perfect spot for your ceremony.  The Blue Teal presented the most scrumptious-looking plates of food! For th ..read more

Harlem By Maggie Sottero  You must have shimmer. You must have shine. You must have an off-the-shoulder fairytale wedding gown made for dance floors and magical lighting.  Elegance Wedding & Evening Wear: 2820 Highway Ave. Highland, IN 46322  (219) 923.0977  www.elegancewedding.net  The post Dress Preview 2024: Elegance Wedding & Evening Wear appeared first on The Wedding Mag ..read more

Submitted by Meg Pearson Photo  When Liz and Bryan met with me during their consultation, I KNEW they would be one of my fun couples! They just wanted to have fun and celebrate their love.   I started the day out with the girls and their playlist was PERFECT. They toasted with some mimosas and Liz wrote her vows. We headed to the venue in the limo, where the party playlist continued and everyone danced and had so much fun.   Liz put on her wedding dress, and it looked like it was made for her. The stunning low back, details and buttons were absolutely gorgeous and e ..read more

Submitted from the Bride’s Perspective  Describe Your Engagement   I wanted it to be private and personal. On a day when we were leaving to spend the day downtown, a feeling rushed over me to propose. I knew she would predict if something was planned, so before we left for the day, I popped the question. Katie was completely surprised and excited. Later that evening, we walked the circle in Indy and enjoyed a romantic dinner for two. It was perfect!  Describe Your Wedding Vision  Elegant, romantic, rustic and classic with natural accents. Our historic venue was absol ..read more

Essense of Australia: Style d3864  Elegant and refined, Style D3864 combines classic bridal sensibilities with modern designer features in this glamorous column wedding dress.  Available in sizes 2-34  In store samples: Size 14 and size 24  Simply Yours Bridal: 15684 St. Rd 23, Granger, IN 46530  (574) 204.2912  www.simplyyoursbridal.com  The post Dress Preview 2024: Simply Yours Bridal appeared first on The Wedding Mag ..read more

Venue & Food  The breathtaking views at Briar Ridge County Club are truly picturesque. With options for indoor or outdoor weddings, this venue boasts an event planning team dedicated to ensuring your special day is stress-free. The bridal party enjoys their own separate suite for added comfort. Briar Ridge County Club can accommodate up to 225 guests.  With an on-site chef, Briar Ridge Country Club prepared a delectable meal. Their chef crafted a filet with roasted garlic butter, whipped potatoes, and asparagus with carrots—a truly mouthwatering delight! They are able to cater t ..read more

Submitted by Meg Pearson Photo  With being in the wedding industry, there are many trends and traditions. As creatives, we can feel a little stuck in those trends. Back in October of last year, the idea of a wedding workshop came to mind for me to host. I really wanted to showcase ideas that were a bit more on the nontraditional side and just super fun and creative. I made mood boards for 4 setups: a classy and elegant champagne tower, a groovy setup with disco balls, bright and fun florals and a puffy vintage cake, a classic bride and groom setup to focus on capturing those portraits an ..read more

Submitted by: Belle Behind the Ball Wedding and Event Planning  When Mackenzie and Joe and I had our first meeting, I knew right away what was important to them. This was an event full of sentiment and special meanings. From their venue, a Lakefront property named after the Bride, “Lake Mack,” to all of their choices! Their first request was to have all of their favorite foods!  Dinner from Bruno’s per Bacco, appetizers from Great Wall and Ice Cream from Vanilla Bean – ending with popcorn from the Dutch Kernel…all of their favorites to share with their favorite people!  As a p ..read more

MARTINA LIANA – Style 1739  Make a sultry fashion statement down the aisle in this couture column wedding dress. Style 1739 features a high draped halter neckline in Luxe Silk Double Crepe fabric.  Something Blue Bridal Boutique – 324 E Lincoln Hwy. Schererville, IN 46375  (219) 227.8832  www.somethingbluein.com  The post Dress Preview 2024: Something Blue Bridal Boutique appeared first on The Wedding Mag ..read more

Submitted by Shane Lawrence Photography  Welcome to Ashley and Andrew’s amazing Allure on The Lake wedding in Chesterton, Indiana.  I arrived at The Allure on The Lake a few hours early to get photos of the space. The tables were already set up when I arrived. That always makes my job of getting details easier. The florists from Shadow Box Flower Market in Valparaiso had put most of the flowers out already. Ashley wanted very simple decorations on the tables and the vision was such a good fit for the space. The large windows flood the main reception hall with natural light and compl ..read more