​October 1, 2016: the real beginning of our love story.

Peek inside our celebration.
Recently engaged? Congratulations! Hopefully telling the story of my wedding--and how it all came together without the help of a wedding planner--will help you find the inspiration you need to make your wedding your own.

Wedding dreams more aspirational? That's cool, too. (I don't judge.)

All photos by Jackie Santana Photography unless otherwise noted.
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Where's the party at?

How we found the perfect spot for an intimate party with, oh, a hundred or so of our closest friends.

A tale of two dresses

You didn't think I'd only wear one, did you?

My glam squad...

Nope, there's no way I could look like this on my own. Here are my recs for makeup and hair.

...and my girl squad

My BFFs. My tribe. (You know, the ones who signed my school yearbook with "LYLAS" in scented gel pen back in the early 2000s and still mean it.)

The gentlemen

A tribute to my husband's band of awesome sidekicks.

More than just flowers

How we transformed something ephemeral into a way to give back to the Indianapolis community. ​

You're invited!

Our DIY save-the-dates, invitations and menus--and how you can save money on calligraphy. 

It's all in the...

Details, details, details. They're what made our wedding special. Here's how we fit our personalities into our day. 

Love songs

From getting ready at the salon to our final dance of the night, here's my wedding day playlist.

Getting hyped

How macarons, cherry blossoms and Harry Potter helped me celebrate my last few months as a single lady.