Hotel Julien Delights With Elegance

Hotel Julien Delights With Elegance

by | Sep 21, 2016 | DuBuque, IA

Hotel Julien boasts elegance and charm that I was not expecting to find in Dubuque Iowa. Let me preface what I’m about to say, by stating that I have absolutely nothing against Iowa except for the way they drive in the winter.  With that out of the way, I have...
Hornbaker Gardens Raises Bar For Wedding Barns

Hornbaker Gardens Raises Bar For Wedding Barns

by | Sep 15, 2016 | Illinois

The Barn at Hornbaker Gardens is located just a few miles south of Princeton, IL.   Having just opened its doors in the summer of 2015, we were pleased to be making our 2nd trip to this rustic, yet elegant venue.  I’ll tell you right off the bat, I love barn...
Boerner Botanical Gardens – Weddings in Bloom

Boerner Botanical Gardens – Weddings in Bloom

by | Sep 10, 2016 | Wisconsin

Something about Botanical Gardens and Weddings just make sense…even in January!  This was our first trip to the Boerner Botanical Gardens in Hales Corners, Wisconsin, and it was an unforgettable wedding.  From the perfect room to the amazing guests, Boerner...
Aria Wedding Venue: Unbelievable Event Space

Aria Wedding Venue: Unbelievable Event Space

by | Sep 8, 2016 | Minneapolis, MN

Aria in Minneapolis has got to be one of my all time favorite wedding venues.  This was an event space like none other and our dueling pianos show was ready to deliver a wedding to remember! Aria, Minneapolis MN I’ve been to a lot of venues and said a lot of...
JW Marriott Mall of America Corporate Event

JW Marriott Mall of America Corporate Event

by | Sep 7, 2016 | Minnesota

Bloomington Minnesota, near Minneapolis, is home to the world-famous Mall of America.  Despite many trips to the St Paul/Minneapolis area, this was my first opportunity to visit the mall.  Our venue was the illustrious JW Marriott and was brand new, primed for a...