Venues Blog
In Love at the Lodge: An Inviting Cover Shoot at Barn at Bay Horse Inn
Carri Fras | May 4, 2017In today’s world, wedding design is going far beyond a single color or texture. More and more brides are choosing their very own style–their own theme. After partnering with Jodie Stansbury of Aisle Ready Events, we began to swoon over the idea of our own look: a slightly rustic, raw and natural cover shoot with a lodge-like feel. “When researching photos of lodges and lodge décor, we noticed a lot of Navajo patterns being used in the textiles,” Jodie says. “This pattern helped bring in the Sedona twist.” The vision of warm, soft colors and natural elements such as wood, stone, patterned pillows and even antlers had us, well, quite hooked!
The New Bohemian: A Bright, Eclectic Cover Shoot at Blissful Barn
Carri Fras | April 27, 2017It’s no secret that the vintage charm of barn weddings continues to be popular, luring many brides through their rustic barn doors–especially here in the Midwest! While we knew we wanted to use this sought-after venue, we also desired to design a fresh, new take on the typical barn wedding by taking advantage of the current boho trend. After joining forces with Krissy Campbell of Simply Be So Events, a Northern Indiana based wedding and event planning business, it was clear that a bright, bohemian cover shoot, coupled with a woodland feel and a touch of vintage would give us the very (beautiful) edge we so envisioned!
The Wedding Story of Carlson & Bradley Copeland
Carri Fras | April 26, 2017It was early morning business flights at the Columbus, Ohio airport that allowed Carlson and Brad’s paths to cross. But it was an unlikely path they won’t forget. Lucky for Brad, he was meeting their mutual friend for coffee and, lucky for Carlson, she had a flight with the same friend and had made time to wash her hair! “I knew I liked him from day one because he commented on my stylish Frye boots,” she says. “I have a unique sense of style, so it has always been important to me to find someone who enjoys my individuality.”
The Wedding Story of Betsy & Ryan Wilkinson
Carri Fras | April 26, 2017Betsy and Ryan Wilkinson met on OkCupid.com©. After chatting for a month, the two decided to meet in person, and it was evident at first sight that they shared something very special. The couple frequently took walks on Notre Dame’s campus, but what started as a typical scenic walk, ended with the surprise of Betsy’s life. As they made their way from the Grotto to the lake one memorable summer evening, Ryan proposed! While they had dated only six months, they planned on an engagement of a little over a year–enough time to plan the wedding of their dreams!
The Real Wedding of Cat and Miles Ludy
Savannah Hope | April 19, 2017Does anyone else remember MySpace? If you were an avid user of the site, then you are like Cat and Miles who met on the website back in 2007! Little did they know that this chance meeting online would lead to an amazing love story.
An Italian Affair at Blue Barn Berry Farm
Carri Fras | April 4, 2017Dreaming of a classy European wedding, complete with gorgeous vineyards and natural surroundings? Look no further than the Midwest for your picturesque nuptials!
A Modern, Metallic Style Shoot
Carri Fras | March 28, 2017It’s not hard to see what’s so alluring about exposed brick and wood floors these days. Especially when dressed up for a wedding, these unique and vintage elements pair with what’s elegant pretty perfectly.
The Wedding Story of Allison Miller and Jeremy Yahwak
Carri Fras | February 8, 2017Allison and Jeremy's story began in college. Allison first met Jeremy at the fraternity located across the street from her sorority. After meeting, they had their first official date at his fraternity’s formal.
A Dutch Renaissance Style Shoot
Carri Fras | February 7, 2017“Vintage” is a theme that brides are absolutely loving these days but just how vintage do you go? There are countless eras to choose from, endless ways to interpret them and tons of inspiration out there to help you decide and bring that theme to life!
The Wedding Story of Blake & John White
Jenna Nelson | January 25, 2017John and Blake White met through mutual friends at Indiana University in Bloomington. After dating for four years, John put a proposal plan in motion. He started out by taking Blake to dinner at the restaurant where they had their very first date.