Venues Blog
Soft Gold Makes this Detroit Celebration Shine: The Real Wedding of Krista and Javin Mesi
Chrysa Keenon | September 3, 2020Krista and Javin met during a mutual friend’s wedding. A few months later, they reconnected at a party for the same couple, and have been inseparable ever since! Javin really wanted to wow Krista for his proposal, so he popped the question while the couple was swimming with dolphins in Mexico.
This Golden Grand Rapids Celebration is Full of the Finer Things: The Real Wedding of Keeley and Alex DeBack
Chrysa Keenon | August 26, 2020Keeley first laid eyes on Alex during a college night out. “He was hard to miss him at 6' 8"!” she jokes. During a surprise birthday trip to Napa Valley, Alex dropped to one knee at a local winery. Keeley says, “I immediately started ugly crying and barely choked out a 'yes'!”
Home is Where the Heart is in this Berne, Indiana Micro Wedding: The Wedding of Leah and Chandler Ingle
Chrysa Keenon | August 20, 2020Leah and Chandler had no idea that saying hello to each other during their college writing class would lead to them finding the love of their lives! Wanting to catch Leah by surprise, Chandler proposed during a casual orchard stroll.
Discover the Fairytale Ending of this Elegant Ohio Wedding: The Real Wedding of Rachel and Matthew Staten
Chrysa Keenon | August 12, 2020Even though Rachel and Matthew originally met at a church dance, they didn’t reconnect until later during college. Sparks flew, and they knew they had found something special! During a trip to Hawaii, Matthew paused during a hike and asked Rachel to be his wife. She of course said 'yes'!
European Romance Comes to Life in this Tuscan-Inspired Lancaster, Ohio Shoot
Chrysa Keenon | August 6, 2020Can’t travel to Italy? No problem! This Ohio style shoot will transport you straight to the colorful hills of Tuscany. Beth of Moonstruck Planning and Design wanted to bring Midwest simplicity to an Italian charm.
This Detroit Wedding is Brimming with Old World Elegance: The Real Wedding of Vivian Ruffolo and Mary Reid
Chrysa Keenon | July 29, 2020Mary and Vivian first met through a dating app. Mary jokes, “We are millennials, so where else would be meet except online?” Once the couple went on a few dates, they started getting serious. It was obvious they were meant to be!
Love is in the Air in this Candlelit Cincinnati Wedding: The Wedding of Andréa and Andre DuBois
Chrysa Keenon | July 29, 2020Andréa swiped right on Andre’s Bumble profile and the match was instant. Three days later, the pair went on their first date and they’ve been together ever since! Andre completely took Andréa by surprise when he popped the question during a couple’s photo shoot.
This Cincinnati Ceremony Makes a Refined Statement: The Real Wedding of Mary and Marc Robinett
Chrysa Keenon | July 8, 2020Mary and Marc shared a roof when they lived in the same dorm in college. After a year of friendship, they began seeing each other in a romantic sense. After a crisp morning walk with their dog, Marc dropped to one knee at the couple’s doorstep!
Real Weddings Across the Midwest: Detroit, Michigan // The Real Wedding of Paige Crawford-Larkin and Daniel Larkin
Kaitlyn Smale | July 2, 2020Break out your maps and get ready for your next road trip! You'll definitely want to check out this local Midwest city that was entered into our Best Midwest Wedding City 2020 Contest.
This Emerald Elopement Style Shoot Makes a Statement that Pops
Chrysa Keenon | July 2, 2020Smaller ceremonies don’t mean you have to sacrifice elegance, and this emerald elopement style shoot proves it!