Venues Blog

Get Married to Your Dreamboat With a Nautical Wedding: 7 Pointers

WeddingDay |  March 15, 2024

Imagine the gentle breeze in your hair, the sand beneath your feet and the sun illuminating your special moment as you exchange vows with your beloved. A nautical-themed wedding is ideal for couples with the same love for the sea and adventures.

Light, Airy Elegance with a Touch of Rustic Charm: The Real Wedding of Lauren and Gabriel Weil

Allyson Hutchison |  March 13, 2024

When Gabriel and Lauren were invited to a trivia night by their mutual friend Jenna, they never imagined that they'd meet the love of their lives. In 2022, the two made the move back to Michigan to help care for Lauren's dad.

Industrial Grace: An Artfully Juxtaposed Grand Rapids Wedding Style Shoot

Allyson Hutchison |  March 11, 2024

The industrial and soft styles were popular in the wedding world when this creative team came together to plan this shoot, so they decided to marry them in a creative way.

Timeless Elegance in Grand Rapids, Michigan: The Real Wedding of Nina and Steven Neumann

Allyson Hutchison |  March 6, 2024

After hosting a wedding in Germany in 2022 for Nina's family that wouldn't be able to make it to the US for their big day, Nina and Steven got married...again! Since they let the beautiful German scenery inspire their first celebration, they wanted the second one to go a different route.

Natural Romance in West Bloomfield, Michigan: The Real Wedding of Dr. Lawrence Kashat & Mr. Justin Mueller

Allyson Hutchison |  March 4, 2024

As soon as they imagined dancing the night away surrounded by greenery and under the stars, Lawrence and Justin fell in love with their venue, Planterra Conservatory! Since they wanted to be married on Earth Day, this seemed like the perfect place to say, “I do”.

Rustic Romance: A Country-Themed Style Shoot in Indiana

Allyson Hutchison |  March 1, 2024

Country music and rustic styles have always been present in Midwestern weddings, partly thanks to our rich farming history. However, rustic weddings have been on the rise in recent years. Seeing this trend, the creative team wanted to put together a dreamy western-inspired style shoot!

Fall Boho Romance in South Bend: The Real Wedding of Jessica & Jordan Rutherford

Allyson Hutchison |  February 28, 2024

Knowing they wanted to have a large wedding, Jessica and Jordan’s main priority after they got engaged was to find a venue with plenty of space.

A Springtime Black Tie Celebration in Carmel, Indiana: The Real Wedding of Liana Saleh & Alex Card

Allyson Hutchison |  February 26, 2024

Even though Alex was too shy to introduce himself to Liana, a friend did it for him and they’ve been there for each other ever since! When it came time to plan their wedding, Liana envisioned a classic, black-tie wedding with a twist.

White Opulence in Saint Joseph, Michigan: The Real Wedding of Elisabeth & Kevin Conrad

Allyson Hutchison |  February 23, 2024

The theme for Elisabeth and Kevin’s wedding started with a focus on white floral accented with some greenery and a lot of gold details. Their elegant barn venue was the perfect place to host this kind of wedding, too!

A Celestial Celebration in Grand Rapids: The Real Wedding of Marina and Natasha Hinton

Allyson Hutchison |  February 21, 2024

Since Marina and Natasha pictured a celestial celebration from the very beginning, their venue needed to fit this moody style that they were envisioning. The dark walls within the venue were the perfect backdrop for the blue and green tones they used for their reception.