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Lott & Chad's In-Home Engagement Session
Engagement Samantha Leenheer 11/14/18 Engagement Samantha Leenheer 11/14/18

Lott & Chad's In-Home Engagement Session

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Our Favorite Holiday Cards for 2018
Holiday Samantha Leenheer 11/7/18 Holiday Samantha Leenheer 11/7/18

Our Favorite Holiday Cards for 2018

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Behind the Design | Warm Autumn Tablescape  Design
Inspiration Samantha Leenheer 10/30/18 Inspiration Samantha Leenheer 10/30/18

Behind the Design | Warm Autumn Tablescape Design

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Planning and Styling for Jenny Haas Workshop | Featured on Wedding Sparrow
Inspiration Samantha Leenheer 10/24/18 Inspiration Samantha Leenheer 10/24/18

Planning and Styling for Jenny Haas Workshop | Featured on Wedding Sparrow

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Canyon Run Ranch Wedding | Ashley & Joe | Dayton Wedding Planner
Wedding Samantha Leenheer 10/15/18 Wedding Samantha Leenheer 10/15/18

Canyon Run Ranch Wedding | Ashley & Joe | Dayton Wedding Planner

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Over-the-Rhine Engagement Session | Leah & Alex
Engagement Samantha Leenheer 10/10/18 Engagement Samantha Leenheer 10/10/18

Over-the-Rhine Engagement Session | Leah & Alex

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Backyard Boho Wedding | Ally & Tim | Terrapin Village Wedding
Wedding Samantha Leenheer 10/6/18 Wedding Samantha Leenheer 10/6/18

Backyard Boho Wedding | Ally & Tim | Terrapin Village Wedding

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Outdoor Rehearsal Dinner | Wilmette, IL
Social Event, Destinations Samantha Leenheer 10/2/18 Social Event, Destinations Samantha Leenheer 10/2/18

Outdoor Rehearsal Dinner | Wilmette, IL

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Vendor Spotlight | Jennifer Hatton | Poppins and Post
Tips Samantha Leenheer 9/26/18 Tips Samantha Leenheer 9/26/18

Vendor Spotlight | Jennifer Hatton | Poppins and Post

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Chicago Botanical Gardens | Becky and Matt | Chicago Wedding
Wedding, Art & Installations, Destinations Samantha Leenheer 9/20/18 Wedding, Art & Installations, Destinations Samantha Leenheer 9/20/18

Chicago Botanical Gardens | Becky and Matt | Chicago Wedding

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5 Things You Should Pack for Your Honeymoon
Tips Samantha Leenheer 9/4/18 Tips Samantha Leenheer 9/4/18

5 Things You Should Pack for Your Honeymoon

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Vendor Spotlight | Cat Schultz | Beautifully Noted
Inspiration, Wedding Samantha Leenheer 8/28/18 Inspiration, Wedding Samantha Leenheer 8/28/18

Vendor Spotlight | Cat Schultz | Beautifully Noted

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Mary and Zach | Laurel Court | Cincinnati Wedding
Wedding Samantha Leenheer 8/20/18 Wedding Samantha Leenheer 8/20/18

Mary and Zach | Laurel Court | Cincinnati Wedding

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 Heather & Michael | The Steam Plant | Dayton Wedding
Wedding Samantha Leenheer 7/24/18 Wedding Samantha Leenheer 7/24/18

Heather & Michael | The Steam Plant | Dayton Wedding

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Caitlin & Rhombus | Gallery 1028 | Chicago Wedding
Wedding, Destinations Samantha Leenheer 7/7/18 Wedding, Destinations Samantha Leenheer 7/7/18

Caitlin & Rhombus | Gallery 1028 | Chicago Wedding

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New York Bridal Fashion Week
This week I got to taking a look inside the creative process and meet with designers to understand their unique perspective on design. For most designers there is inspiration and passion in what we create. Having the chan
To the nights under the stars and the unexpected surprises for your guests!
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Tell me your favorite surprise?
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Event Planner | @#houseofjoyco
Reception Venue |  @‌lytleparkhotel
Photographer | @‌amandadonahophotography
Flora
This ones for our Grooms...
To have and to hold, to be strong and bold! We love you, we cherish you, and we are grateful for you in the planning process!!
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I really love that our grooms show up to be part of the wedding planning journey. It's i
Women you amaze me!
Today HOJ had the honor of producing the Women of Influence Awards alongside @ywcadayton . To be in a room with over 900 members of the community who came out to support the honorees, to share in the Y's mission and to create an i
Quiet morning walks and moments with Amber and Brent.
After the tornado 🌪️ watch last night I'm ready for some warmer land calmer weather.
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Event Planner: #houseofjoyco
Venue: @greenacresfoundation
Photographer: @chelseyjbarhorst
Dress Boutiqu
Have you ever had a poem made for you?
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Creating experiences and experiencing them are 2 different things. When you get to do both it is a full circle moment. Last year I had the chance to have @cubsthepoet write me a poem and it was something