Venues Blog
A Debonair Black-Tie Affair in Indianapolis: The Real Wedding of Maddie and Chas Buening
Allyson Hutchison | March 1, 2023Chas and Maddie attended Marian University in Indianapolis where they both played sports and sat next to each other in Philosophy. Though they talked everyday, neither of them made a move.
A Rustic Fall-Inspired Celebration in Northwest Indiana: The Real Wedding of Taylor and Daniel Courtaney
Allyson Hutchison | February 27, 2023Both Taylor and Dan were on their high school's swim team and dated briefly, but Dan graduated two years before Taylor and joined the Navy whereas Taylor graduated and pursued a career in nursing. During the COVID lockdown, Dan and Taylor found themselves back in Valparaiso, Indiana.
An Extravagant Boho Celebration in South Bend: The Real Wedding of Jessica and Robert Kauffman
Allyson Hutchison | February 22, 2023After spending multiple months locked down in California during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jessica came home to Indiana to go out with her best friend.
Take a Pit Stop to Check Out this Modern-Rustic Celebration: The Real Wedding of Beth and Cole Jagger
Allyson Hutchison | February 15, 2023When Beth went to the Indy 500 qualifications in May of 2017, she did not expect to meet her future husband. During a rain delay, Cole—who works for an IndyCar team—spotted Beth in the balcony and threw his phone number to her.
Classic Elegance in South Bend, Indiana: The Real Wedding of Caitlin & Blake Stone
Allyson Hutchison | February 13, 2023Growing up, Caitlin never really had a dream of what she wanted her ideal wedding to look like. So, once she was engaged to Blake, Caitlin was open to several theme ideas.
White & Airy Bliss in Syracuse, Indiana: The Real Wedding of Kara & James Rannigan
Allyson Hutchison | February 8, 2023Instead of going the traditional route of having the bride wear all white, James and Kara decided to take a different approach to their wedding style. Kara fell head-over-heels for a pink, floral gown. “My pink dress made me want to include white in all the other ways,” Kara shares.
Bohemian Elegance in Southwest Michigan: The Real Wedding of Kati & Devin Rudloff
Allyson Hutchison | February 1, 2023“At first, I was not sure my theme would all come together for the big day. I had a boho/barn theme, as well as elegant satin Juniper dresses, but I am so happy I followed my gut and went with it,” Kati raves. In the end, it all came together beautifully and just how Kati and Devin had imagined.
An Eclectic Industrial Wedding in Grand Rapids: The Real Wedding of Lauren Pruitt Eugene & Wes Eugene
Allyson Hutchison | January 18, 2023Not wanting to be pigeonholed into one specific theme, Lauren and Wes focused on their jewel-toned color scheme and the eclectic and industrial interior of their venue. Out-of-the-box venues were the first ones on their list. They wanted their wedding to be unique and highlight both of their families’ heritages. Lauren and Wes fell in love with the mid-century modern style of their venue but finding other vendors proved to be a challenge for these New York residents. Lauren’s parents mostly took the lead on curating their special day, but Lauren and Wes were able to video call with some of their amazing vendors, like Phern Joy, their talented photographer!
An Organic Autumn Celebration in Chicago: The Real Wedding of Diana and Rachel Servos
Allyson Hutchison | January 16, 2023Inspired by the beginning of fall, Diana and Rachel decided on an autumn palette with a pop of teal contrast as their wedding colors. They also leaned into the organic feel of the season with wood accents and loose florals. On top of an amazing team of vendors to help make this day possible, Diana and Rachel wanted to make sure the day reflected themselves. Rachel even learned calligraphy to create the signage, table numbers and place cards for their reception!
Autumnal Elegance in Bloomington, Indiana: The Real Wedding of Angela & Sean Bobay
Allyson Hutchison | January 11, 2023As Angela began to plan her and Sean's wedding, her vision moved from boho to elegance. "To be honest, the flowers were driving everything. I wanted flowers everywhere. They were my second largest expense and I do not regret a single dollar spent," Angela shares.