Casey & Alex came in to wedding planning with a clear theme for the day! They wanted to plan their mass and reception around Casey’s favorite devotion, Stella Maris. We actually planned our own styled shoot around this theme in 2020, so we were so excited to see a wedding inspired by the same concept. […]

Weddings

March 11, 2024

ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST AND 1899- A STAR OF THE SEA WEDDING

Wedding veils are such an iconic part of a bridal look! They are maybe the most recognizable part of the modern bridal silhouette. Here’s a little rundown about choosing a veil (or not) for your Catholic wedding! Let’s start with why we wear them! The wearing of veils at weddings dates so far back that […]

Wedding Advice

January 10, 2024

Veils at a Catholic Wedding

When we talked with Candace and Tyler, we were so excited for their wedding plans! From their Tiffany wedding bands to their castle-like reception space, there were so many classic pieces that we were sure their celebration would be a night to remember! As with every wedding, there were lots of elements that we loved, […]

Weddings

January 8, 2024

Candace & Tyler- A Formal Friday Wedding in Downtown Indianapolis

The Basilica of the Sacred Heart at Notre Dame is a gorgeous and beloved Catholic church bedecked in gold and blue! We were overjoyed to get a chance to work here, especially with a couple as sweet as Leanna & Mike. They chose shades of blue for their decor, one of our all time favorite […]

Weddings

November 8, 2023

Basilica of the Sacred Heart at Notre Dame- Leanna & Mike

In late 2020, we were just dying to host an event after a year of distancing and postponed weddings! A styled shoot seemed like a wonderful way to make some new connections and stretch some creative muscles. In fact, it was at this styled shoot that we met our dear friend Colette, with whom we […]

Events

September 1, 2023

STELLA MARIS STYLED SHOOT

Let me start off by saying that Canon in D is a lovely song. Every classical piece of music has its time and place. On top of that, Canon is a very versatile composition! It can be played on a variety of common instruments, making it a tempting song for weddings because it can be […]

Wedding Advice

June 30, 2023

CHOOSING YOUR CATHOLIC WEDDING ENTRANCE- The argument against Canon in D

We called this wedding our “Wedding on Fire,” because both the bride and groom met working for Word on Fire ministries in Chicago! From the very beginning, we were in love with the vision for this wedding (not to mention their jaw-dropping historic church)! Jacqueline and Nick wanted a smooth, classic, and Christ focused wedding […]

Weddings

June 22, 2023

A CLASSIC CATHOLIC WEDDING at St. John Cantius in CHICAGO- JACQUELINE & NICK

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