Venues Blog
The Best Barn Venues in the Midwest: The 2019 Guide for Michigan Wedding Barns
Savannah Hope | October 21, 2019Even if you aren’t from the Midwest, you are probably aware of the magic and allure of Midwestern barn venues. From eighteenth-century homesteads to modern builds, barn venues have won the hearts of many couples as the location to celebrate their big day.
Get the Ultimate Bridal Experience at the Fountain Square Ballroom
Chrysa Keenon | October 17, 2019When history, hospitality and hometown pride combine, you know you’re in good hands. The venues at Fountain Square in Bloomington, Indiana provide a perfect combination of all of these values at an excellent cost.
Rustic Imagination: A WeddingDay Exclusive Style Shoot at The Blue Teal in Wakarusa, Indiana
Erica Kanney | October 17, 2019In many Indiana towns, Saturdays are synonymous with Port-a-Pit Chicken. Drive downtown and you’ll likely smell the distinctive, mouthwatering Nelson’s chicken wafting your way.
A Timeless Indianapolis Wedding: The Real Wedding of Tara and Taylor Sullivan
Chrysa Keenon | October 16, 2019College finals were a blessing in disguise for this couple. Tara and Taylor met in a mutual friend's dorm room during their college's finals week. They might have been stressed, but got blessed with a great relationship!
A Handcrafted Michigan Wedding: The Real Wedding of Maddy and Leon Thelen
Chrysa Keenon | October 16, 2019We love a heartfelt engagement story–but it's even better when it's handcrafted, too! Maddy and Leon met at Michigan State University, and when it came time for a proposal, Leon handcrafted wooden Marquee letters with what would be Maddy’s future initials, ‘MKT’!
Elegant Style Meets Countryside Charm at this Northern Indiana Venue: An Exclusive WeddingDay Style Shoot at The Hall at Oakland Park in Nappanee, Indiana
Savannah Hope | October 15, 2019Many people romanticize Midwestern, countryside landscapes with their vast scenes of open prairies and charming farmlands. That is why country venues like barns have become so popular with couples looking to tie the knot.
The Best Barn Venues in the Midwest: The 2019 Guide for Indiana Wedding Barns
Savannah Hope | October 14, 2019Even if you aren’t from the Midwest, you are probably aware of the magic and allure of Midwestern barn venues. From eighteenth-century homesteads to modern builds, barn venues have won the hearts of many couples as the location to celebrate their big day.
Celebrate Love with this Colorful Michigan Pride Style Shoot
Chrysa Keenon | October 11, 2019We love celebrating love, and this Pride-themed style shoot shows us how effortlessly! Back during Pride Month, Mechelle of Ahoyhello Photography noticed that there was little representation of the LGBTQ+ community in style shoots, which sparked an idea to create a shoot that was all-inclusive.
Bright, Bold and Bohemian: A Citrus-Infused Cover Shoot at The Loft on Isanogel
Erica Kanney | October 10, 2019The Loft on Isanogel, one of the oldest barns in east central Indiana, is known for its rustic appeal, but the surrounding grounds offered the inspiration for this colorful cover shoot. Event Designer Danielle Lea of Events by D. Nicole knew she wanted to create a bright and bold style using Living Coral, the Pantone Color of the Year, and the bold hues and textures of citrus fruits. “We wanted to incorporate lots of lively color, especially Living Coral. Pulling in real fruit helped us capture the exact look we were going for.” Lea and her team mixed fruits and florals with touches of copper and cacti to create this unforgettable shoot captured by Alison Mae Photography and Emelie Russell Wedding Films.
Country Glam at the County Fair: The Real Michigan Wedding of Liza and Brent Haney
Chrysa Keenon | October 8, 2019Liza and Brent played together on their co-ed softball team--so getting engaged was a home run! Liza says, “Brent proposed at our favorite cider mill, Uncle Johns. We went there on our first date and made it a tradition to go back every year.