Venues Blog

The Wedding Story of Keren Thoms and Aaron Schaer

Carri Fras |  December 10, 2016

Who knew that meeting in school and sharing courses and volunteer work for a year would end in a lifetime spent together? That is exactly how it happened for Keren and Aaron Schaer. The Victoria B.C. and Michigan natives met on a “Gap Year” program in Israel between high school and college.

The Wedding Story of Chuk and Jaky Replogle

Carri Fras |  December 9, 2016

Jaky and Chuk Replogle had a wedding engagement that was just about as sweet and intimate as the peaches they had at their table settings!

The Wedding Story of Lindsey and Michael Summers

Carri Fras |  December 8, 2016

Lindsey and Michael Summer’s creativity is something that came into play well before their wedding plans ever took shape. Their wedding story began at Journeyman Distillery in Three Oaks, MI, a place where they spent their first New Year’s Eve together.

The Wedding Story of Emily and Jimmy Weber

Joelle Bradfield |  December 7, 2016

We get to hear about a lot of proposal & wedding stories here at WeddingDay, but Emily and Jimmy’s is undoubtedly one to remember. It began at a mutual friend’s wedding, where they met. They re-connected six months later and the rest is history!

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A Chic, Bohemian Style Shoot at Barn at Bay Horse Inn

Joelle Bradfield |  December 6, 2016

What happens when two friends put their heads together and dream up a styled shoot meant to steal your heart? A bohemian, elegant look with a surprise twist - a donkey and a horse!

The Wedding Story of Jacob and Leanne Westrate

Jenna Nelson |  December 5, 2016

When a graphic designer bride teams up with a crew of Grand Rapids-area vendors, the sky is the limit and the results are downright pretty. Leanne Dunlavey and Jacob Westrate met on New Year's Eve in downtown Grand Rapids.

The Wedding Story of Bruce Shultz and Carolyn Ulstad

Jenna Nelson |  December 4, 2016

Bruce and Carolyn met during their first year of college at Grand Valley State University. Actually, they lived together long before they even started dating! They lived in the same dorm just two doors down from one another.

The Wedding Story of Andrew and Whitney Fuchs

Jenna Nelson |  December 3, 2016

After meeting in one of their college classes, Andrew and Whitney began study partners. When Andrew proposed at Trader's Point Creamery in the rain, they became life partners.

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Our Favorite Instagram Posts 12.02.16

Kaitlyn Smale |  December 2, 2016

We've said it before and we'll say it again: our local wedding professionals are TALENTED. Need proof? Keep scrolling to see just a few of the pretty posts that caught our eye this week (and don't forget to give them a follow!).

The Real Wedding of Clayton and Katlyn Sommers

Jenna Nelson |  December 1, 2016

As a couple who loves the water, Clayton and Katlyn Sommers knew they wanted to get married on a lake and to somehow incorporate their lake lifestyle into their wedding day.