Venues Blog

Meet the Venue Gillespie Conference & Special Event Center

When it comes to finding the perfect, classically beautiful venue, South Bend brides don't have to look any further than the Gillespie Special Event & Conference Center. This venue combines elegance with modern amenities for an atmosphere unlike any other. Gillespie will help any bride's dream wedding come to life with their reputable service and alluring event spaces! 

Where Beauty Blossoms: A Romantic and Intimate Wedding at Apple Blossom Chapel & Gardens

There’s something about the fresh, airy nature of the outdoors that exudes a beauty and romance that’s hard to rival. The entire inspiration for this issue’s cover centered on the gorgeous spaces Apple Blossom Chapel & Gardens has to offer, including their beautiful, blossoming trees. To bring our dreamy, organic vision to life, we settled on nothing less than a star vendor team led by Holden Alee of Holden Michael Events and photographed by Arielle Peters Photography. Styled around the concept of a couple celebrating their very intimate wedding day surrounded by family and friends, Holden and our team infused the perfect mix of color, romance, elegance and whimsy.

The Wedding Story of Jessie and Greg Harden

Considering five to be their lucky number, Jessie and Greg planned a fun trip to Miami to celebrate their five year anniversary and, to Jessie’s surprise, Greg had an August 5th proposal on the beach in order!

Diving into the wedding planning process, Jessie, confident in both her personal style and creativity, opted to plan everything herself. She zeroed in on a “Midsummer Night’s Dream" theme for their wedding—a style that was nothing short of romantic, earthy and ethereal and full of lush details.

Love by the Shore: A Michigan-Inspired Style Shoot

Nothing can quite beat beachside elegance, hints of spring and a gorgeous Lake Michigan backdrop.

Meet the Venue: The Market

More and more brides are looking to find those edgy, yet rustic or industrial venues fit for their more modern style. A venue that perfectly fits this desire is The Market, located in Valparaiso, Indiana. They combine effortless style in a historic space with amenities like in-house catering and floral services for a stress-free event! 

A Marie Antoinette-Inspired Style Shoot

Sandra Vue of Dreambox Photography had a bold concept in mind inspired by the real deal. She says, “I had visited the Palace of Versailles in France (where Marie Antoinette lived) and was inspired by the queen’s elegant home and lavish lifestyle.

A Boho Java Style Shoot

Christine Kim of Ji Chérir Photography dreamt of a style shoot that would satisfy any hipster or coffee lover as it centered around the use of a Vespa Ape, courtesy of Urbana Cafe, a Cincinnati mobile coffee bar.

A Soft & Timeless Style Shoot

Softness, elegance and timelessness were the concepts at the heart of this shoot. “This shoot was a collaboration with Chloe Hice, the Event Director at Hillcrest Country Club,” says Ladi of Ladi Gross Photography.

Boho Brunch Style Shoot

The vision for this shoot began with Henna as the inspiration. Meaghan Keck of Birch Affair explains, “Henna artist Kelly Caroline of Kelly Caroline Henna Art reached out to me about collaborating on a shoot in which a bride would be adorned in Henna.

The Wedding Story of Paige and Jeff Girbach

It seems that even young men know that guitar playing skills might be just the trick needed to catch a girl’s interest. In this case, it helped the young man’s college roommate, Jeff, instead!