Venues Blog

Soft Gold Makes this Detroit Celebration Shine: The Real Wedding of Krista and Javin Mesi

Chrysa Keenon |  September 3, 2020

Krista 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 Goshen Wedding Has Touches of Rustic Style: The Real Wedding of Nancy and Aaron Bontrager

Chrysa Keenon |  September 2, 2020

Nancy didn’t want to go to a friend’s wedding solo, so she asked Aaron’s cousin to hook her up with a date. He introduced her to Aaron and sparks flew. Soon enough, wedding bells were ringing for a different couple!

Stay Wild in this Grand Rapids Boho Style Shoot

Chrysa Keenon |  September 1, 2020

“Love her but leave her wild.” This Atticus Poetry quote was coordinator Teal Dempsey of Wild Emerald Bridal’s inspiration behind this boho shoot. “The boho theme I felt completely fit how I wanted to express that,” she says.

This Golden Grand Rapids Celebration is Full of the Finer Things: The Real Wedding of Keeley and Alex DeBack

Chrysa Keenon |  August 26, 2020

Keeley 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'!”

 

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Our Favorite Instagram Posts 8.21.20

Kaitlyn Smale |  August 21, 2020

Who's ready to get on to the weekend already? Us, too! But since we can't do that just yet, we thought we'd provide you with a little eye candy to help make it through. So, sit back and enjoy this week's collection of faves from the 'gram!

Home is Where the Heart is in this Berne, Indiana Micro Wedding: The Wedding of Leah and Chandler Ingle

Chrysa Keenon |  August 20, 2020

Leah 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.

This Lafayette Wedding will Charm You With Its Classic Romance: The Real Wedding of Kaitlin and Joseph Jagiello

Chrysa Keenon |  August 19, 2020

Kaitlin and Joe got to know each other wandering the halls of Concordia University. They knew almost immediately that their relationship was something special! One night, Joe surprised Kaitlin by popping the question in his childhood home.

Boho Style Gets a Modern Twist in this Indianapolis Micro Wedding Style Shoot

Chrysa Keenon |  August 18, 2020

With the avenue of weddings changing due to COVID-19, this vendor team saw a perfect opportunity to flex their shoot muscles with a styled micro wedding! The idea came from the venue, who wanted to highlight the flexibility of the hotel’s space.

Discover the Fairytale Ending of this Elegant Ohio Wedding: The Real Wedding of Rachel and Matthew Staten

Chrysa Keenon |  August 12, 2020

Even 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'!

This Chic Michigan Barn Wedding Brings out the Best of Harvest Season: The Real Wedding of Sarah and Tim Hackbarth

Chrysa Keenon |  August 12, 2020

Even though Sarah and Tim went to the same high school, they weren’t properly introduced until after Sarah graduated. Sparks flew after they bonded over karaoke and seven years of dating flew by! Tim popped the question on the pair’s first couple’s vacation.