Venues Blog
Melodramatic & Moody: A Cover Shoot at Journeyman Distillery
Jenna Nelson | January 12, 2017As more and more brides are trading in pastel and bold color palettes for neutral shades, we decided to take a step in the opposite direction and pursue a cover shoot that bordered on moody and melodramatic. Think the Guilded Age with Mark Twain, sprinkled with inspiration and mystery from Edgar Allen Poe. Lauren from Lauren Elisabeth Events, an event planning company in southwest Michigan, broadened the initial vision and introduced pops of modern glam into the cover shoot.
The Wedding Story of Kaleigh & Kevin Hutchison
Jenna Nelson | January 11, 2017Kevin and Kaleigh met at work. When Kaleigh first started, she had to report to Kevin on a few of their client accounts. Although she wouldn’t necessarily call him her boss, it certainly does make for a good story!
Our Favorite Instagram Posts 1.06.17
Kaitlyn Smale | January 6, 2017There's simply no better way to end the week than with a little prettiness from the 'gram! If you're searching for wedding ideas or just in need of some creative inspiration, these vendors are certainly ones to keep on your radar!
The Wedding Story of Whitney & Sean Mooney
Jenna Nelson | January 4, 2017When Sean and Whitney met on match.com®, they knew it was a—excuse the pun—match made in heaven. Whitney says the connection was instant and the two became inseparable. Sean went on to propose while the couple was visiting his parents' cabin.
2016 Style Shoot Highlights
Kaitlyn Smale | December 30, 2016We've seen some incredible talent this year! The wedding vendors in our community just continue to impress and surprise us. Check out 10 trends we loved from a few of our most memorable style shoots of 2016!
2016 Real Wedding Highlights
Kaitlyn Smale | December 30, 2016What a wonderful year this has been! We've featured a lot of beautiful weddings with loads and loads of gorgeous details. Check out 10 things we were obsessing over from a few of our most memorable real weddings of 2016!
Our Favorite Instagram Posts 12.30.16
Kaitlyn Smale | December 30, 2016The weather may be gloomy, but that doesn't mean your Friday has to be! Do yourself a favor and get lost in the prettiness of this week's Instagram Faves. And don't forget to give these talented vendors a follow!
The Real Wedding of Caitlin and Eric Horsford
Carri Fras | December 28, 2016Caitlin met Eric six years ago working for a local grocery store. Eric was her manager in the bakery and, although they had feelings for each other, it took three long years before this came to light. Lucky for Eric, he decided to get in touch with Caitlin. “We both had a huge crush on each other but were too professional to let one another know," Caitlyn says. “He transferred stores and I moved to Florida. Out of the blue one day three years later, he messaged me on Facebook after seeing I was coming home to Indiana to spend the holidays with my family. He asked if we could hang out and that was it!”
Anchors Aweigh Style Shoot at The Allure
Carri Fras | December 27, 2016Unique trends, breathtaking styles and new ideas bloom from the wedding industry almost daily and, thanks to industry insiders like Michelle Nikitaras of Unveiled Weddings & Events and Kate Murray of Katherine Murray Photography, we have yet another beautiful idea before us. For those of you who love oceans, are inspired by the sea or never dreamt you could re-create this vision for a wedding, especially if it were indoors, do read on!
A Vineyard Elopement-Inspired Style Shoot
Carri Fras | December 22, 2016If you have ever visited Michigan, you might realize that after just one trip, it's gorgeous settings often call you back for more. Inspired by this very beauty, Carrie of Carrie House Photography aimed at capturing a vineyard wedding to highlight the wonders of Northern Michigan. She believes this area is quickly becoming a trending locale as more and more couples turn to Michigan for their destination weddings.