Venues Blog

A Retro Celebration in Indianapolis: The Real Wedding of Amber Janzen and Nathaniel Simmons

Allyson Hutchison |  September 13, 2023

After both choosing to attend graduate school at Ball State University, Amber and Nathaniel met while studying urban planning. During a study abroad trip to Thailand and Nepal, they started dating.

Rainbow Romance in Southwest Michigan: The Real Wedding of Sara and John Earl

Allyson Hutchison |  September 6, 2023

Inspired by their aptitude for trusting the universe and being their authentic selves, Sara and John planned a wedding that brought them joy and focused on what was important to them over tradition.

Tropical Bliss in Chicago: The Real Wedding of Christina & Kolton White

Allyson Hutchison |  September 1, 2023

Unlike most brides, Christina got the opportunity to see both of her dream wedding themes come to life. “We were a COVID couple, as our originally planned wedding date was July 18, 2020,” Christina explains. After doing an intimate D.I.Y.

Musical Boho in South Bend: The Real Wedding of Santana Bozman & Ryan Richter

Allyson Hutchison |  August 30, 2023

Because they wanted to invite a large number of friends and family to their outdoor wedding, Santana and Ryan wanted a venue where guests could stay the night and not have to travel between their ceremony and reception.

Whimsical Garden Romance in Saginaw, Michigan: The Real Wedding of Taylor & Zachary Fila

Allyson Hutchison |  August 28, 2023

After stepping foot on the grounds of their venue, Taylor was immediately inspired to plan a specific wedding for her and Zachary. “I always had an idea in my mind for a Midsummer Night’s Dream wedding, which I could feel at the grounds of the wedding venue,” Taylor shares.

Retro Golden Hour in Grand Rapids: The Real Wedding of Abbey & Blake

Allyson Hutchison |  August 21, 2023

In a true tale of modern romance, Blake and Abbey met on a dating app, and when it came time to make it official, he proposed on a rooftop overlooking scenic downtown Grand Rapids! The greenhouse in Grand Rapids Downtown Market had been Abbey’s dream venue since she moved to the city.

Bright & Beachy in Detroit: The Real Wedding of Nicole & Joe Spicuzza

Allyson Hutchison |  August 18, 2023

Nicole and Joe’s colorful waterfront celebration is a stunning example of how you can embrace the season in your summer-styled wedding!

Black Tie Elegance in Fort Wayne, Indiana: The Real Wedding of Reece & Hunter Neuenschwander

Allyson Hutchison |  August 16, 2023

The vision that Reece and Hunter had in mind for their big day was a classic black-tie event with plenty of greenery, which really pops against the primarily black and white scenery, captured by Vilma Maria Boutique Photo S

Indianapolis Modern Garden: The Real Wedding of Susan and Andrew

Allyson Hutchison |  August 9, 2023

When Susan and Andrew got engaged, they made sure to hire an excellent planner to help them solidify their vision for their wedding day. Together with Hannah of Design the Day Events, they settled on creating a modern springtime garden wedding with flowers to spare!

If You Love K-Dramas, This Columbus Wedding is a Must-See: The Real Wedding of Tiffany Ho and Kevin Ying

Allyson Hutchison |  July 19, 2023

One of Tiffany's friends encouraged her to swipe right on Kevin, even though she had seen him before on the dating app. After meeting for bubble tea and a walk around Antrim Park, Ohio launched into their full COVID-19 lockdown.