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SYWPEvents Real Weddings
Real Weddings by SYWPEvents features authentic celebrations coordinated throughout Bloomington and Southern Indiana. From IU alumni returning to campus to local couples celebrating close to home, these stories highlight real timelines, trusted vendors, thoughtful design, and meaningful moments. Find inspiration, practical insight, and a glimpse of what’s possible with calm, intentional wedding coordination.


The SteppleKlem Couple's Unique Wedding Celebrations: Bloomington, Huntingburg, Indianapolis Indiana, Kansas City and Saint Louis!
Andrew and Jon’s wedding was a beautiful testament to their love and commitment, celebrated in multiple locations to include all their cherished family and friends. Their journey began with an intimate ceremony and reception in Bloomington, Indiana, a place that holds special significance for the couple. When their original plans of hosting a huge wedding in Bloomington took an unexpected turn, and they planned a purchase of a dream lake-house, they quickly maneuvered to the

Christina Rockett
Jul 22, 20244 min read


A Dreamy FAR Away Wedding in Bloomington, Indiana
Ali and Tommy got married on the most perfect day, May 18th, 2024 at FAR Center for Contemporary Arts in Bloomington, Indiana. Both attended Indiana University , and they met when a mutual best friend, Mackenzie, set them up for a date party! Their first date came at Tommy's semi formal date party in Louisville, KY. It was the first time they had REALLY hung out one on one, and in Ali's words, it was a "BLAST of a weekend!" They had the best time together and so after that,

Christina Rockett
Jun 24, 20245 min read


This Indiana wedding at The Wilds had the golden touch!
KARLIE AND GEHRIG 6.18.21 Karlie and Gehrig met during their sophomore year at IU. They were both transfer students and Karlie lived with a girl from Gehrig's hometown. They met the first day they moved in and have been together ever since! For their first date, Karlie and Gehrig went to Applebees. She ordered chicken nuggets and he was so mad that she didn’t get “anything good”. They still have this argument until this day. THE ENGAGEMENT STORY! After Gehrig's graduation cer

Christina Rockett
Aug 16, 20222 min read


Modern Rustic Chic wedding in a gorgeous barn with open fields chosen for this long-time power duo!
CHRISTINA AND BOB 5.30.21 Christina and Bob met through friends at Indiana University. Bob was already in the Kelley School of Business, and Christina was looking to apply. Bob agreed to tutor Christina, and she got into the program! As a thank you, Christina bought Bob a coffee mug filled with chocolate-covered coffee beans. Bob took that as a sign she was into him and asked her out, and the rest is history. Their first date was at a coffee shop. Christina meant for it to b

Christina Rockett
Jul 20, 20223 min read


Bees were buzzing about this indoor spring wedding at The Garment Factory in Franklin, Indiana!
MOLLY AND BRIAN 4.24.21 Brian and Molly met on the Bumble dating app in February 10th, 2019. Because of the nature of that app, Molly was the one to "make the first move" and sent a message first! After chatting for a couple of days through Bumble, they decided to meet up in person three days after first talking. So they met up at Function Brewing for a drink. Since this was Molly's first time meeting up with someone from a dating app, she had told friends where she was going

Christina Rockett
Jul 20, 20223 min read


Spring Has Sprung at Whippoorwill Hill in Bloomington, Indiana!
TRACY & AMANDA 4.30.22 We are so ecstatic to have worked alongside this amazing couple! Tracy and Amanda met online at the end of 2017. They were both living in St. Louis, MO, at the time. They spent a lot of time talking before they ever met in person, because life gets hectic ya know! These ladies had their first date at a little restaurant called El Burro Loco ("The Crazy Donkey") in the Central West End of St. Louis. Amanda says about Tracy, "Tracy was awkward, but adorab

Christina Rockett
Jul 15, 20224 min read
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