Venues Blog
Wild & Woven: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Grand Rapids Cover Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | February 1, 2025When Brooke Simmons, CEO of Forever and Always Event Planning, planned a wedding at Augusta Creek Venue, she became familiar with its character and charm. Inspired by the rustic and organic vibes that the venue possessed, Brooke dreamed up a realistic yet stunning shoot. “This combination inspired the bohemian-western theme for the styled shoot, which I felt would resonate with the local clientele,” Brooke shares. “Having grown up in the area, I understand the down-to-earth, humble nature of the people here—many of whom are farmers. They aren’t necessarily interested in elaborate champagne towers or ballrooms and black tie elegance. Instead, the brides I envision want a cute, boho vibe with a touch of rustic, western charm.” The result was a delicate balance between western and elegance that Pavé Wedding Productions captured flawlessly!
Pops of Fun in Grand Rapids: The Real Wedding of Ally and Peter Shepherd
Allyson Hutchison | January 29, 2025When Ally and Peter began their planning journey, they originally thought they wanted an elegant and classic wedding with a muted palette. But, once Ally started looking for inspiration, she began to fall in love with bright and bold colors!
Shades of Winter: WeddingDay's Exclusive Central Indiana Cover Shoot
Kaitlyn Smale | January 27, 2025For our Central Indiana cover shoot, Cheyenne Fox of Nerdy Fox Rentals & Designs wanted to show that winter weddings can be just as magical and fun as weddings in other seasons. She shares, “I came up with the idea of 'shades of winter' because I felt like there wasn’t enough inspiration for winter weddings out there.” Drawing inspiration from her daughter's love for Elsa, she designed a shoot filled with plenty of sparkles, fake snow and an ethereal winter color palette!
Modern Elegance in Indianapolis: The Real Wedding of Megan & Nihanth Damera
Allyson Hutchison | January 22, 2025Finding the perfect venues was important to Megan and Nihanth as they wanted to hold two different wedding ceremonies, one a traditional Christian wedding and one an eastern Hindu wedding. They also needed spaces that would accommodate their large guest list.
WeddingDay Pro Spotlight: The Van Wagoner Family of Inisfree Estate
Allyson Hutchison | January 20, 2025Couples often start their wedding planning process by finding the right venue for their big day. But, it can be difficult to check off all the items on your wishlist. Perhaps you want an all-inclusive venue to alleviate some of the stress of wedding planning.
Sophisticated Sunset: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Southwest Michigan Cover Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | January 17, 2025Autumn is usually a time for muted or jewel-toned colors that complement the beautiful change in leaves. For our Southwest Michigan cover shoot, Gina of Sugar on the Rim Events wanted to take a different approach to fall weddings. “I wanted to show how fall can be bright and fun just like spring and summer,” she explains. “I wanted to highlight how perfect yellow can be in fall. Bringing in the sunshine that we lose in the fall.” We love the way Weeping Willow Photography captured the stunning array of yellow and orange shades used throughout this shoot!
2024 Style Shoot Design Contest Runner Up: Love You to Peaches
Kaitlyn Smale | January 16, 2025Inspired by our maximalist theme, Peach Overload, Cynthia Basker of Celebrated Events and her runner-up Style Shoot Design Contest team, sponsored by AAYS Event Rentals, dreamed up a fresh, fun and modern concept.
Autumn in Blue: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Northern Indiana Cover Shoot
Kaitlyn Smale | January 14, 2025For our cover shoot, the talented team at Burns Special Events envisioned a stunning blend of moody, atmospheric beauty that reflected the rich, autumn colors of Northern Indiana. The shoot’s design incorporated layered textures, from plush velvet linens to modern copper accents, to capture the essence of a warm, intimate celebration set against the backdrop of fall’s rich foliage. With carefully chosen florals, soft candlelight and a touch of winter elegance, the goal was to craft a mood that was both romantic and timeless—perfectly embodying the magic of Northern Indiana's fall and winter landscapes.
Industrial Chic: An Elegant Shoot in a Rustic Chicago Venue
Allyson Hutchison | January 13, 2025Though it was once a popular hangout in Chicago, this space is now a brand new industrial wedding venue that this team wanted to highlight in an opulent manner. “While brick and industrial is very in right now, there is not much like it in Schaumburg.
Rustic Elegance in Southwest Michigan: The Real Wedding of Chelsea Suppinger & Brady Ruffing
Allyson Hutchison | January 8, 2025Chelsea and Brady’s wedding was a stunning celebration set against the backdrop of a mix of willow trees, an apple orchard and a serene lake. The outdoor ceremony space provided the perfect setting for their summer nuptials, with the option of an indoor ceremony in case of inclement weather.