Wedding Advice & Photography

Two things we are confident in: Wedding Planning & photography. Van Elk & Co is made up of a team of photographers who love to create portraits of love & happiness and share advice for wedding couples.

This isn't your typical photography blog. We share useful info for couples who are getting married and those who are heading that direction. Let us show you pretty things while you fill your head with all things wedding planning.

June 30, 2016

FILED IN: Anniversary

When two people truly love each other, their hearts become one, their silence becomes their own language, their eyes talk and their heart beats respond, hours feel like seconds, they are lost in time, when they are together then life is complete. -Neena Gupta Sarah and Austin celebrated their first anniversary by coming back to […]

June 28, 2016

FILED IN: Weddings

Hey! If you’re here there’s a good chance you came because you were looking for a barn venue near Indy called The Edge Barn. Unfortunately The Edge Barn is no longer a wedding venue. If you’re looking for a barn venue in the Indy area, check out our post that lists the Best Indianapolis Barn […]

June 27, 2016

FILED IN: Engagements

Matt approached Colleen from behind and tenderly wrapped his arms around her, the stiff denim of her jacket wrinkling slightly with the force. She looked over her shoulder and smiled as he pulled her closer to him. He gently brushed her hair back out of her face with his nose, and they both smiled and laughed. […]

June 16, 2016

FILED IN: Engagements

The water of the lake lapped gently against the side of the dock. The sound was steady and soothing, like a lullaby playing over and over again. Lauren and Allen sat at the end of the dock, on the weathered wooden planks. On the shore behind them were a number of row boats resting peacefully. Allen held Lauren […]

June 14, 2016

FILED IN: Engagements

Under a bridge in downtown Louisville, Erica wrapped her arms around David from behind, coyly smiling up at him. David turned his head gently to see her, feeling the warmth of her smile even before he could see her grin. In the midst of derby week festivities and all the commotion those bring to downtown Louisville, they […]

June 10, 2016

FILED IN: Engagements

She looked out across the grass with poise. The sun came out from behind the sparse clouds, highlighting Laura’s brilliant hair. Loose strands seemed to be set ablaze by the golden light. Her fiancé, Zach, held her with a steely strength, anchoring her to the ground and to this world. The look on his face […]

June 9, 2016

FILED IN: Engagements

A cool breeze blew off the river and ruffled Melissa’s hair as she stood holding hands with her fiancé, Riad. They were standing on the brick pathway of the White River Trail, with the sun at their back. The sun’s golden light was shimmering on the surface of the river behind them. The trees foliage blocked most […]

June 8, 2016

FILED IN: Weddings

Heavy, leather cowboy boots clomped down the wooden planks of the balcony that wrapped around the shelter, announcing the arrival of the newlyweds. Their family and friends, began to cheer as they saw them round the corner. The guests were gathered outside the shelter, on the soft grass lining the cement path that led to Leah […]

June 7, 2016

FILED IN: Weddings

With a crackle and pop the first sparkler burst into life. The fire burned bright and hissed as it shot out sparkling white light. Then, all down the line, other sparklers burst into life, shooting out brilliant little flames as they burned. Suddenly the pathway from the barn to the getaway car was transformed from […]

June 6, 2016

FILED IN: The Van Elks

A few weeks ago, I was busted by my wife. I made the mistake of helping to set up a new calendar app on her phone and signed into my own google account instead of hers. Awkwardly, she approached me one day to ask me about a calendar event that had popped up on her […]