Venues Blog
The Wedding Story of Cassie and Tom Cassidy
Carri Fras | December 13, 2016We find brides choose the venue for their most perfect day for a variety of reasons. For Cassie and Tom Cassidy, it was for sentimental reasons. Oh, and because what girl doesn't, at one point in her life, dream of having her “happily ever after” wedding in a castle?
Chic Wedding Meets Dreamy Country
Joelle Bradfield | December 13, 2016It may be December but we’re still loving the fall feels! Christina, of Christina Leskovar Photography, knew that she wanted to create a shoot that felt vintage-chic in a beautiful country setting.
The Wedding Story of Ashley and Daniel Regal
Joelle Bradfield | December 12, 2016Ashley and Daniel met through mutual friends and before too long, they knew they wanted to be in each other’s lives forever. Daniel proposed to Ashley on the beach, where they had fallen in love. Her friends were hiding in the bushes and all came out to celebrate with them afterwards. One thing about Ashley and Daniel is their friends are important to them. This factored into their wedding planning as well. “I knew that I wanted it to be an authentic representation of who we are and what we value,” says Ashley. “And of course, for our guests to have a great time.” And that they did! With their closest friends in the bridal party by their sides (one of them officiated!), and the wedding held at a tree house, their guests loved every second of it.
The Wedding Story of Keren Thoms and Aaron Schaer
Carri Fras | December 10, 2016Who knew that meeting in school and sharing courses and volunteer work for a year would end in a lifetime spent together? That is exactly how it happened for Keren and Aaron Schaer. The Victoria B.C. and Michigan natives met on a “Gap Year” program in Israel between high school and college.
The Wedding Story of Chuk and Jaky Replogle
Carri Fras | December 9, 2016Jaky and Chuk Replogle had a wedding engagement that was just about as sweet and intimate as the peaches they had at their table settings!
The Wedding Story of Lindsey and Michael Summers
Carri Fras | December 8, 2016Lindsey and Michael Summer’s creativity is something that came into play well before their wedding plans ever took shape. Their wedding story began at Journeyman Distillery in Three Oaks, MI, a place where they spent their first New Year’s Eve together.
The Wedding Story of Emily and Jimmy Weber
Joelle Bradfield | December 7, 2016We get to hear about a lot of proposal & wedding stories here at WeddingDay, but Emily and Jimmy’s is undoubtedly one to remember. It began at a mutual friend’s wedding, where they met. They re-connected six months later and the rest is history!
A Chic, Bohemian Style Shoot at Barn at Bay Horse Inn
Joelle Bradfield | December 6, 2016What happens when two friends put their heads together and dream up a styled shoot meant to steal your heart? A bohemian, elegant look with a surprise twist - a donkey and a horse!
The Wedding Story of Jacob and Leanne Westrate
Jenna Nelson | December 5, 2016When a graphic designer bride teams up with a crew of Grand Rapids-area vendors, the sky is the limit and the results are downright pretty. Leanne Dunlavey and Jacob Westrate met on New Year's Eve in downtown Grand Rapids.
The Wedding Story of Bruce Shultz and Carolyn Ulstad
Jenna Nelson | December 4, 2016Bruce and Carolyn met during their first year of college at Grand Valley State University. Actually, they lived together long before they even started dating! They lived in the same dorm just two doors down from one another.