Venues Blog

The Wedding Story of... Brooke & DJ Fitzpatrick

Being in the right place doesn’t mean much if the timing isn’t right. After all, DJ and Brooke Fitzpatrick both earned degrees from the University of Notre Dame (where DJ was a kicker on the Fighting Irish football team and Brooke was a member of the track and cross country team) within two years of each other but their paths never crossed.

The Wedding Story of...Katie & Joe Thatcher

Katie McCool and Joe Thatcher grew up in the same town, but it took Katie’s friend, Anne, who happens to be Joe’s sister, to get the ball rolling on their relationship. In July of 2008, a text from Joe started it all, even though Katie admits she is the more outgoing of the two. Katie says, “He’s more quiet, but can make me laugh harder than anyone. We really are a good balance for each other.” 

The Wedding Story of... Carrie & Joe Ryan

In high school both Carrie Balzer and Joe Ryan spent as much time with friends as possible, and as fate would have it, their social circles overlapped. It happened that an upcoming homecoming dance gave Joe the opportunity to ask Carrie to escort him, and the two got to know each other on a more personal level.

The Wedding Story of... Stephenie & Kaleb Lane

In a time when the simple act of ordering a cup of coffee can be dizzying, it’s no surprise that planning a wedding can be pretty daunting. For Stephenie and Kaleb Lane, the solution was to focus on creating a celebration using neutral elements and elegant décor. Their white chapel wedding in the warmth of a Michigan September was an idyllic celebration of love.

The Wedding Story of... Anna & Michael Royal

Convinced they were a perfect match for each other, it took a mutual friend of Anna Tippmann and Michael Royal five months to finally bring the two together at Rack & Helen’s, a popular downtown New Haven bar and grill.

The Wedding Story of... Samantha & Dan Hocker

A Couple Supports Each Other Through the Storms of Life

As the only girl in a family of three, Samantha had her heart set on a “princess wedding.” Yet that dream shattered when Annie, Sam’s mom, got seriously ill and spent 40 days in the hospital.  The wedding had to be postponed until a Thursday in August so that Annie could be by her only daughter’s side after enduring intensive therapy and recovery.

The Ethereal Elegance of Winter White

Why is the winter bride so overlooked? June doesn’t have anything on the enchanted, magical feel of the winter wonderland wedding. Our creative team—headed up by Monica Richard, MBC, of Mon Amie Events organized a wintry cover shoot in the sophisticated Crystal Terrace at the Columbia Club. And when the venue overlooks Monument Circle, can it be anything other than spectacular?

Prayers Answered: Wish Upon a Wedding Helps a Fort Wayne Couple

Wish Upon a Wedding is the world’s first organization providing wedding wishes to couples facing terminal illnesses or life-altering circumstances. Each couple receives wishes entirely through the generosity of “Wish Granters” from within the wedding and event industry. 

Relaxed Elegance: Northern Indiana Fall 2014 Cover Shoot

White Hawk Country Club in Crown Point is the perfect example of how you can make your wedding feel like an intimate celebration in the backyard, yet at the same time, you have all the amenities that go along with the country club (gorgeous view, plenty of parking, top-notch catering and did we mention an accommodating staff and wedding planner?).

A Moment in Time: Central Indiana Fall 2014 Cover Shoot

The visionaries for this fabulous cover shoot at the Indiana Memorial Union captured that one glorious moment in time that a bride and groom will recall forever. It doesn’t matter the season or the latest trend; all that matters is that one eternal moment.