Venues Blog
Meet the venue: Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites
Savannah Hope | January 26, 2018Many brides dream of a glamorous, city wedding, but have trouble finding an affordable venue with all the amenities they are seeking. Luckily, Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites is the quintessential spot for a thrilling Indy wedding. The Hilton is located right in the heart of the city giving a bride and groom that downtown wedding with endless amenities like personalized catering and Bride & Groom Suites!
Drama Meets Romance: A Modern, Classic Wedding at the Empyrean
Carri Fras | January 25, 2018With the beautiful Empyrean event venue as our backdrop, rich with both luxurious and modern detailing, we knew our cover shoot was sure to inspire. Combining the experience of a vendor dream team led by Empyrean’s Chief Event Designer, Renee Miner, we combined several bridal looks that seamlessly married romance with a bit of drama. “The concept behind the shoot was driven by a combination of different styles and moods colliding into one rich and dramatic, almost theatrical design,” says Renee. “We have found our most successful ideas come from a team effort and this shoot was no exception. Our design team collaborated from concept to completion and created a stunning look that encompassed the exact style we were trying to achieve.”
The Wedding Story of Julia and Vincenzo Rulli
Carri Fras | January 24, 2018Graduating just one year apart, Julia and Vincenzo spent their elementary and high school years navigating the same hallways. It wasn’t until their sophomore year in college that they officially met. “Our story began on September 8, 2012 when Notre Dame’s football team was playing Purdue University in South Bend,” Julia recalls. “After attending the game, I celebrated the Irish victory with a bonfire at a friend’s house. As it turned out, Vinnie and I had mutual friends, and we were casually introduced at the bonfire. We hit it off immediately and became friends ourselves.” After a month or so of friendship, Julia agreed to be Vinnie’s date at his cousin’s annual Halloween party. Besides spending a lot of time together that weekend, Vinnie fixed the brakes on Julia’s car and even met Julia’s entire family at Sunday dinner. “That weekend, I got my first glimpse into the incredible person Vinnie is,” says Julia. “Our friendship grew stronger and continues to grow after four and a half years of dating—and now marriage!”
The Wedding Story of Jenny and Jake Golic
Carri Fras | January 17, 2018Jenny and Jake got engaged in the exact same spot they met—their ceramics classroom at Notre Dame. She explains, “I got switched into ceramics the night before by my advisor so it wouldn’t interfere with practice. I wasn’t thrilled about an 8 a.m. start time, but I guess it worked out!” When the two returned to campus for Jake’s sister’s graduation, Jake proposed in that very place. Jenny recalls, “It was awesome, and I was a blubbery mess!”
The Wedding Story of Rhian and Danny Fahlgren
Carri Fras | January 10, 2018Rhian and Danny first saw each other in a parking lot after Danny’s high school baseball game. Smitten at first sight, Danny asked a friend for Rhian’s number and texted her right away. “We talked every single day and hung out all summer before we become boyfriend and girlfriend,” says Rhian.
The Wedding Story of Nika and Shane Parson
Carri Fras | January 3, 2018Sometimes couples-to-be meet out of the blue, and that’s exactly how Nika and Shane began. Then on December 27th, Nika’s birthday, the two were celebrating in Chicago.
The Wedding Story of Brooke and Kyle Kelly
Savannah Hope | December 22, 2017Brooke and Kyle met while they were undergraduates at Purdue University. Little did Brooke know, that Kyle and she would soon be traveling to Iceland for vacation where Kyle would pop the question! Of course, Brooke said yes, and the couple started planning right away.
The Wedding Story of Justine and Devin Sierra
Carri Fras | December 17, 2017Of all places, Justine and Devin’s proposal took place in a bridal shop. Justine explains, “My husband worked with my sister to do a photo shoot, not only for her business but to make a magical proposal.
The Wedding Story of Stephanie and Bryan Hartley
Carri Fras | December 16, 2017Stephanie and Bryan were set up by mutual friends who arranged a double date night in Nashville, where they both lived. “Although the date was at an outdoor concert, we ended up spending most of the night talking and not listening to the music,” recalls Stephanie.
Meet the Venue: Waterford Estates Lodge
Savannah Hope | December 15, 2017Waterford Estates Lodge is the perfect combination of a rustic lodge and a convenient location. This venue offers all the modern amenities a couple could want for their big day, while still being affordable. With a versatile ballroom space and a full-service bar, this venue is the perfect spot for any wedding.