Hannah and Mike Bellmore were introduced on the dating app, Bumble, met up on a golf course, and the rest is history.
Three years after their first date, Mike proposed, and the Bellmores tied the knot this past July.
“I was ecstatic when Mike proposed and started planning the wedding immediately,” said Hannah.
She notes it was important to find a wedding planner who had interpersonal skills, an eye for design, and the organizational capacity to plan and execute a multifaceted event.
“I was not about to pick just anybody,” she shared.
“Jennifer makes you feel like the most special person on your wedding day.” – Hannah Bellmore
After calling and consulting with Jennifer Savage from Plan to Party, Hannah knew right away she had found her planner.
“Hannah and Mike had a solid idea of how they wanted their wedding to look and feel, but they weren’t 100% confident on how to pull it off since it wasn’t exactly a typical Midwest wedding,” remembered Savage.
From the first meeting, the planner says her creative brain was firing on how to bring their vision to life with talented vendors to make the special day perfect.
On July 20, the couple celebrated their wedding in downtown Sioux Falls at Monick Yards.
The couple had signature cocktails by the Monick bartenders, a string quartet, a live painter, and guest cakes at every table, just to name a few personalizations.
“All of the special touches to focus on guest enjoyment and a memorable experience were the pieces that set this wedding apart for me,” said Savage.
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“My wedding experience started with friends and family, so I still view many of my couples like they are my family members.” – Jennifer Savage
Savage’s favorite part of the wedding? The stunning pink florals from Phyllis Wiles and Shantel Ries of Dakota Giftware Supply Inc.
The bride agrees, saying they turned out beautifully beyond expectation.
“I just loved the whole day, but there is one moment that stood out from the rest I will never forget—the first look with Mike,” said Hannah. “My mom was by my side, we walked through the alley surrounded by beautiful florals and architecture. She let me go and I met my handsome husband. We stood back to back reading letters to each other before we turned to see one another for the first time that day. It was really special.”
Savage began her planning career in 2010 and opened Plan to Party in 2013. She offers several packages that allow couples to choose their level of involvement in the planning process.
Savage Advice
“Focus on the overall experience and joy of the day, rather than getting sucked into the small details. The little details can be special and I can absolutely make them happen, but the couples who have the most fun through the process and on their wedding day are those who want to celebrate with their friends and family.”
“From custom cocktails to a live painter, every moment of the day was focused on giving guests a memorable and joyful experience.” – Jennifer Savage
Mike and Hannah selected the As You Wish Collection—a partial planning package that allowed them to plan most of the wedding, while receiving the guidance of Savage’s advice and recommendations.
“It was perfect for me because I was able to be very involved in the planning, but then step back, relax, and enjoy our wedding weekend,” said Hannah.
Since the wedding, Hannah and Mike have adopted a puppy named Suzie and are expecting their first child together.
Looking back on their photos from Laci Jane Photography, Hannah says there were so many parts of the wedding that she treasures deeply, from the fresh flowers to the catering, to the photography and cinematography.
“Jennifer created the perfect timeline, ran our rehearsal, and was present from beginning to end of our wedding day,” said Hannah. “I don’t know how she does what she does, but it’s magic.”
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