Venues Blog
The Wedding Story of Kaitlin & Nathan Oppenhuizen
Carri Fras | November 8, 2017A family trip to Europe turned out to be life-changing for Kaiti and Nate, a couple who went to high school together and reconnected years later after attending different colleges. This trip with Nate’s family provided them with the chance to see Germany, France, Scotland, and England—Kaiti’s dream. But the true highlight for Kaiti was visiting Chatsworth house in Derbyshire, England—the setting for her all-time favorite book, Pride and Prejudice. She had no idea an even bigger dream was about to come true, and her Mr. Darcy would be proposing to her. With her beloved Chatsworth House in the background, Nate knelt down with his very own handmade wooden box and proposed. Needless to say, Kaiti was ecstatic he made her own love story come true!
The Good Bones Behind a Great Wedding
Carri Fras | November 6, 2017You may recognize this stunning bride from the hit HGTV series, Good Bones, a show in which the talented Mina Starsiak (now Starsiak Hawk!) and her mother, Karen, are single-handedly breathing new life into homes across their beloved hometown of Indianapolis.
Modern Romance: A Cover Shoot at Community Life Center
Carri Fras | November 2, 2017There are many ways to interpret “modern romance.” For us and our great team of talented vendors, it was a culmination of ideas that resulted in a gorgeously modern mix that was both fresh and full of beautiful summer hues. Hannah Strickler of Design the Day did an excellent job refining the initial vision into one as vibrant and crisp as the sunny day it was shot on.
The Wedding Story of Jillian & Austin Helmuth
Carri Fras | November 1, 2017Jillian needed a little push from above before taking a leap of faith with Austin. Although they had parted ways since meeting in college, it was a small action taken by Austin that would have big results years later. “During our freshman year at church, he had written his name in my bible at 1 John,” Jillian recalls. “Two years after I graduated, I found it when my pastor was doing a sermon on that passage and decided to reconnect with him. If that’s not a sign from God, I don’t know what is!” After writing letters to eachother and weekends spent together halfway between Pennsylvania and Indiana, the two finally found their forever.
Meet the Venue: The Morris Estate
Savannah Hope | October 27, 2017Choosing a wedding venue these days can involve more than just looks and location. You also want to chose a venue where you know the staff will be there to support you and take care of any of your needs on the big day. It doesn't hurt when a charming, affordable venue is also staffed with caring individuals. The Morris Estate, located in Niles, Michigan is a venue where you truly get the full package!
A Woodland Wonder Style Shoot
Carri Fras | October 26, 2017Kelly Kennedy Rex of All Buttoned Up Events collaborated with Annette Hoffman from Nettie Marie Photography on a woodland style shoot of their dreams. “Annette had the vision to give it an English flair, and I had the idea of bringing in storybook characters,” Kelly says.
The Wedding Story of Jennifer and Andrew Bard
Carri Fras | October 25, 2017It’s true our friends sometimes know us better than we do and, lucky for Jennifer, she had her girlfriend by her side the day she spotted what would be her future husband. “We first saw each other while we were having lunch at the Skyline Club downtown.
The Wedding Story of Angela and Kevin Harrington
Carri Fras | October 18, 2017In our opinion, getting caught in the rain with your love has a certain air of romance about it, and, for Kevin Harrington, it was the perfect time to propose to Angela, who he met their freshman year of high school.
WeddingDay Exclusive Style Shoot: Zyntango Farm Wedding Barn
Carri Fras | October 12, 2017Located in Whitestown, Indiana, it’s the perfect, natural setting for the barn wedding of your dreams. Hannah Strickler, owner of Design the Day, was the talented planner behind this exclusive WeddingDay style shoot. Meeting Zyntango’s desire for a vibrant palette, Hannah was given the creative freedom she needed to highlight all the pretty features this beautiful, organic farm and its equally appealing location had to offer. From the large trees, green lawns and patio to the airy barn setting and warm, rustic details, we think you’ll fall in love with this venue as quickly as we did.
The Wedding Story of Marielle and Michael Keller
Savannah Hope | October 11, 2017Marielle and Mike met after he, being the President of the student body at Butler University, nominated Marielle to be one of the Vice Presidents. This meant that the two were spending more time together—not that either of them were complaining.