Venues Blog
The Wedding Story of Katie & Nicholas Galvin
Carri Fras | April 4, 2018Katie met Nick on Match.com© within a few weeks of joining. He not only became her first date but certainly made her feel happy she had joined! When the time came to propose to Katie, Nick knew she wanted her friends and family around. After disguising the event as a birthday celebration for her mom, he surprised her with a romantic scene in her family’s horse barn, complete with candles, hanging wreaths, champagne and even a hidden photographer to capture the moment.
The Wedding Story of Kelly and Ryan Shaw
Carri Fras | March 28, 2018So often we serve as a bridesmaid not even thinking it could lead to some romance of our own! We are so focused on swooning over the bride and groom that we may not notice anything else. Well, fate intervened when Kelly’s sister got married.
10 Outdoor-Inspired Wedding Locations
Carri Fras | March 26, 2018Maybe warm, spring days and all their gorgeous, green goodness have us inspired, but we sure are dreaming of sunny soirees and beachside nuptials these days! From gardens and vineyards to lakeside views, we have you covered!
The Wedding Story of Maggie and Will Precup
Carri Fras | March 21, 2018Attending the same high school but different colleges, Maggie and Will officially started dating going into their sophomore year of college after running into each other while on a break at home.
The Wedding Story of Gina and Alex Dardi
Carri Fras | March 21, 2018Gina Dardi says of her and her now husband’s meeting, “I’ll always remember the first time I met Alex. It was freshman year at The University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana, and I saw him at KAMS and said, “Hi, I’m Gina. I’m a Gamma Phi.” Over four years, we became good friends.
A Bold, Boho Style Shoot in Northern Michigan
Carri Fras | March 20, 2018The inspiration for this oh-so-gorgeous shoot came from Melissa of Lux Light Photography. She says, “Crystal Lake Golf Club, overlooking the cobalt lake water that dips below the cascading hilltop, set the scene for this tented editorial session.
The Wedding Story of Lauren and Kraig Sanders
Carri Fras | March 14, 2018Lauren and Kraig have known each other for many years. “We originally met during Kraig's glory days as a Ball State student,” explains Lauren. “It wasn't until fall of 2012 that we reconnected. I was dressed in 80's gear and headed to a fundraising event with a dear friend.
The Wedding Story of Jessica and Patrick O'Neill
Carri Fras | March 14, 2018After meeting in Madison, Wisconsin through mutual friends, Jessica and Patrick were engaged on the beach at sunset in Sanibel Island with a photographer on standby to capture the event!
A Boho Beach Style Shoot
Carri Fras | March 13, 2018Envisioning a boho, vintage styled shoot, Karla Neu of True Color Photography was in search of some inspo and found The Traveling Pearl. “I thought it was so cute. I had to ask if they were interested!” she says.
The Wedding Story of Renee and Kevin Wall
Carri Fras | March 7, 2018Renee and Kevin met on OkCupid© and, as it turns out, he was Renee’s only 98% match. Although they took a chance at meeting because they were located 45 minutes away from each other, it was all worth it in the end.