Venues Blog

This Modern Yet Classic Ceremony is Simply Elegant: The Real Wedding of Tori and Colin Singer

Allyson Hutchison |  June 5, 2024

After connecting on Hinge, Tori and Colin clicked and began dating. After a few years, Colin decided to propose! Colin picked Tori's favorite winery—Modales in Fennville—to propose with a big display that included marquee letters and pillows! Of course, Tori was overjoyed to say 'yes'.

Step into a Secret Garden in this Southwest Michigan Celebration: The Real Wedding of Kyla and Jessica Kane

Allyson Hutchison |  May 29, 2024

When Kyla, an occupational therapist, and Jessica, a nurse practioner, met at work, they knew they weren't just meeting another co-worker. "There was a palpable connection immediately. Neither of us could stop staring at each other," Jessica recalls.

Elegant and Natural Nuptials in a Detroit Greenhouse: The Real Wedding of Kiera and Dustin Foran

Allyson Hutchison |  May 15, 2024

In this modern day of dating, Kiera and Dustin matched on Bumble and began seeing each other. After dating for a time, on a mountain top in Malibu, Dustin got down on one knee and asked Kiera to marry him while they looked out at the ocean. Of course she said yes!
 

Wildflowers and Whiskey: An Industrial Yet Natural Style Shoot in Southwest Michigan

Allyson Hutchison |  May 9, 2024

Despite being in a building with plenty of industrial flourishes, this creative team wanted to create a style shoot that emulated being in a meadow surrounded by wildflowers. "Wildflowers grow together in natural meadows and fields, creating a beautiful tapestry of scent and color.

Sunflowers and Sunshine Fill this Mishawaka Celebration: The Real Wedding of Kari and David Emery

Allyson Hutchison |  May 8, 2024

When Kari saw David in a Chicago Cubs hoodie on his online profile, Kari just had to message him because she loves baseball! They met a week later and the rest is history. On a group trip to Colorado, David decided to propose to Kari on top of Keystone Mountain.

This Ohio Celebration Blossoms with Flower Power Vibes: The Real Wedding of Katie and Gordon Burns

Allyson Hutchison |  May 1, 2024

Katie and Gordon met while working as interns for a minor league baseball team. They decided to start dating, and after a while, Gordon decided it was time to propose. The happy couple went on a vacation to Orlando in 2021.

Feel the Serenity of Spring in this Romantic Garden Getaway: A Floral-Inspired Grand Rapids Style Shoot

Allyson Hutchison |  April 25, 2024

"I am deeply inspired by the beauty and hope that comes along with the transition from winter to spring. There is nothing quite like seeing the first blooms pop up from the ground, the trees start to bud, and the sun shine more and more," Clare, the planner and florist for this shoot, gushes.

An Elegant Love Story in Gross Pointe, Michigan: The Real Wedding of Olivia and Trevor Conrad

Allyson Hutchison |  April 24, 2024

It wasn't until years after their first meeting that Olivia and Trevor got together when they reconnected online. After dating for ten months, Trevor got the best birthday gift ever when Olivia agreed to marry him!

Art Deco Elegance in Grand Rapids: The Real Wedding of Kiley and Taylor Boonenberg

Allyson Hutchison |  April 3, 2024

Before Taylor was slated to go back to college in the Upper Peninsula, he met up with some friends for a boys' skate night. They ended up in a bar, where he met Kiley for the first time, but both of them were too shy to get to know one another.

Lavender Haze Disco: A Taylor Swift-Inspired Style Shoot

Allyson Hutchison |  March 28, 2024

The inspiration for this shoot came from its planners wanting to show off their lavender collection. "Our vision was to create a fun and unique shoot," Kimberly Pochop, Event Manager at Nerdy Fox Rentals & Designs shares.