Venues Blog
The Wedding Story of Eric and Kacey Bell
Jenna Nelson | November 9, 2016Eric Bell and Kacey Weaver fought fate a number of times. The eventual couple first met in pre-school and later re-connected when they were 16. Eric drove Kacey to the SAT exams. They ended up going on a date, but didn't pursue a relationship.
The Wedding Story of Steven Rosenblatt and Rachel Inwald
Jenna Nelson | November 2, 2016Steven and Rachel met through mutual friends. Steven took Rachel to the Planetarium in Chicago and later, proposed by the lake. Their families were waiting nearby on a trolley to celebrate with the couple afterwards.
The Wedding Story of Karlee & Kerry Renz
Carly Squadroni | October 25, 2016Karlee and Kerry Renz first met back in February of 2008, during Karlee’s sophomore year at Saint Mary’s College and Kerry’s senior year at Notre Dame, when their paths crossed at an off-campus get-together at the house of a mutual friend. By the end of the night they had exchanged phone numbers, and the rest is history. Following graduation they both moved to Morristown, New Jersey where Kerry is from, but it was a trip back to South Bend in the fall of 2013 that set their journey toward “I do” in motion…
The Wedding Story of Marina & David Piechocki
Jenna Nelson | October 5, 2016Marina Grishin first took notice of David Piechocki at work when he gave an Elvis performance during a work function. His performance opened the door to a friendship and later, led to a first date. David, meanwhile, had his eye on Marina from the first day she started work. From joining the bowling team to attending a Pilates class, David did everything he could to get a moment with her. Marina says she knew David was the one for her when he agreed to join her on her 14-day trip to Europe—she asked him during their very first lunch together. “I wanted to see how spontaneous he was!” says Marina. “He did not disappoint and booked his trip immediately. We have been inseparable ever since.”
The Wedding Story of Richard and Rodica Godlewski
Jenna Nelson | September 28, 2016Although we love ourselves a grand-scale affair with large ballrooms, tents or barns, intimate weddings certainly hold their own when it comes to being every bit as wonderful.
The Wedding Story of Brian and Lindsey Smith
Jenna Nelson | September 21, 2016Brian and Lindsey met through mutual friends before he proposed in front of the Bellagio Fountain in Las Vegas. Lindsey immediately consulted with some of her married friends and knew she wanted to feel like a princess on her big day.
The Wedding Story of Stefan and Kassie Wolowec
Jenna Nelson | September 14, 2016Over the years, we have heard numerous stories about the serendipitous ways that couples have met; but the story of Stefan and Kassie have to be one of our absolute favorites. Kassie says that her and Stefan met in junior high.
The Wedding Story of Justin and Jessica Greeno
Jenna Nelson | September 7, 2016Taking a huge leap of faith, Justin and Jessi Greeno booked their wedding at Hidden Vineyard Wedding Barn before they even laid eyes on the place!
The Wedding Story of Alex Gouty and Sara Rudwell
Jenna Nelson | August 31, 2016Sara was the girl next door. Or rather, she was the girl across the street from Alex Gouty. And of course, we all know how these stories go! The couple met after Sara moved to Indianapolis when she graduated from veterinary school in 2009.
The Wedding Story of Andrew and Lara Loveall
Jenna Nelson | August 24, 2016Andrew and Lara were childhood friends and also attended the same schools while growing up. However, because Andrew was a few grades higher than Lara, they never really connected. Fate would insist on having its way though because later, Andrew and Lara both attended Ball State where they reconnected. He proposed at the rose garden where the two had their first date.