Natural Meets European in Brighton, Michigan: The Real Wedding of Jayne Pickard & Eugenio Villanueva

As much as Jayne wanted a northern Michigan wedding, with Eugenio’s family traveling from Spain to be a part of their big day, she needed to find a centralized venue with a northern Michigan feel. They ended up finding Tandale Nature Barn—a venue near Detroit with a woodsy location and pond on-site—the perfect combination of up north scenery. Even her dress had the feel of nature! As a lover of Delft blue china, Jayne also chose to incorporate some European touches to their big day. Each person’s tableware was collected by Jayne’s parents after she struck out finding a rental company that offered what she was looking for. This unique and personal touch made their tablescapes so special!

 

What We Love

Zingerman's Catering delighted guests with mouthwatering offerings during both the cocktail hour and reception at Jayne and Eugenio's wedding, creating a culinary experience for all to remember!

 

Advice from the Couple

“Don’t be afraid to do what feels right to you. We gave dance lessons a try but then decided it really wasn’t our thing...Also, while I love cake, I love ice cream even more. I’ve seen wedding cakes wasted so many times at weddings, but who doesn’t love ice cream in the summertime? We went for a sundae bar instead, and did a ‘first ice cream bite’ instead! These little things made us feel like the day really was tailored for us.”

 

 

 

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