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.

February 22, 2023

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best indianapolis barn venues for weddings, the little grand barn at artisan acres estate

One of the most frequently searched for types of venues in Indiana is the barn venue. Luckily if you’re looking to have your event at a barn venue near Indianapolis, you have a lot of options. It is hard to parse through all the google results to find the best fit for your wedding though, […]

April 25, 2022

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man with glasses looks at bride under veil in this best eyeglasses wedding day photo

Your wedding day is likely a day that you have been looking forward to since you were young. This special occasion is full of moments that you and your partner will cherish for a lifetime. From picking out the most romantic wedding photographer to creating a guest list filled with all of your loved ones. […]

March 2, 2020

We are so excited to share Carly & Jon’s Mavris wedding in Indianapolis again on the blog today. They are celebrating their 1st wedding anniversary *all the excitement emojis*!!! We are doing things a little differently. We’ve asked for advice they have to share with our readers about wedding planning and Carly & Jon had […]

September 21, 2019

Boldly Chic with Lori Solomon and Megan Painter

Jenn and I are so excited to share this episode we recorded of Wedded! We had Lori Solomon and Megan Painter of Boldly Chic Events on our podcast to talk about planning a timeless wedding, linens, installations, and florals. We also talk a lot about ways to make your wedding have a bigger impact in […]