Venues Blog
Where Southwest Michigan Meets Destination Wedding Dreams: Meet The Inn at Harbor Shores
Kaitlyn Smale | August 29, 2025Some may believe you have to jet off to faraway destinations for a luxurious waterfront wedding, but those who know about The Inn at Harbor Shores understand that the dream can be much closer to home! Nestled along the harbor of St.
Rustic Romance in Whitestown, Indiana: The Real Wedding of Danielle & Patrice Whitfield
Kaitlyn Smale | August 26, 2025Patrice and Danielle’s wedding was a celebration rooted in intention, connection and personal meaning. With a vision of a full weekend of gathering and community, the venue’s multiple spaces allowed their guests to connect, relax and celebrate in style.
Modern Tropics: A Luxurious, Floral-Inspired Chicago Style Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | August 26, 2025The vision for this shoot was to create a luxurious and exotic scene in a modern Chicago venue. Despite a small snafu with the plants not surviving the Chicago temperatures in February—mended by a trip to a floral wholesaler—this vision came to life perfectly!
Natured-Inspired Elegance: WeddingDay’s Exclusive Northern Indiana Cover Shoot
Allyson Hutchison | August 22, 2025Burns Special Events set out to create a design that mixed hot trends with natural elements for our spring/summer Northern Indiana cover shoot. Their talented team found beautiful and stunning ways to incorporate subtle nature-inspired décor items and a neutral color scheme to bring a simply elegant wedding scene to life. We love the way this design marries those two ideas into a perfect setup that VanderHoff Studio captured flawlessly with her artistic eye!
Effortlessly Elegant in Michigan City: The Real Wedding of Faith & Alec Glinski
Kaitlyn Smale | August 13, 2025Inspired by Sofia Richie’s effortlessly elegant wedding, Faith and Alec designed a timeless celebration using a classic black and white color palette.
Emerald Sunshine: An Art Deco-Inspired Spring Style Shoot in Michigan
Allyson Hutchison | August 12, 2025The design team behind this style shoot wanted to step into another era with a springtime twist, and they pulled it off beautifully! To achieve the Art Deco style, they focused a lot on geometric lines and glamorous details.
Why Couples Love the Gillespie Conference Center: A Dream Wedding Destination in South Bend, Indiana
Kaitlyn Smale | July 11, 2025When it comes to planning a wedding that’s equal parts elegant, seamless and stress-free, the Gillespie Conference Center delivers an all-inclusive experience that couples and their guests won’t soon forget.
Petals & Pearls: An Indianapolis Style Shoot Rooted in Timeless Elegance
Kaitlyn Smale | July 8, 2025Inspired by a desire to blend timeless romance with refined sophistication, this style shoot was designed to elevate the beauty of classic wedding aesthetics with soft textures, graceful details and a gentle nod to modern trends. Designed by Ashley Brost of Luva Events and hosted by Happily Ever Styled at the stately yet serene Lizton Lodge, this shoot was a true celebration of elegance in every sense!
A Timeless Winter Wedding in Illinois: The Real Wedding of Samantha and Jacob Willis
Kaitlyn Smale | June 11, 2025Samantha and Jacob’s love story started in the digital age—on Hinge—and quickly blossomed into something real and lasting. Just eight months after meeting, they were engaged.
A Storied Setting: Hosting Your Wedding at the Indianapolis Public Library
Kaitlyn Smale | June 5, 2025If you’re dreaming of a wedding venue that blends historic charm with sleek modern details, the Indianapolis Public Library offers a setting that’s both unforgettable and uniquely versatile.