The Summers Hottest Venues

As completely different as they may be, barns and warehouses have become two of the hottest venue trends this year. From the romantic and intimate vibe a farm has, to the modern and sleek feeling a warehouse projects, there is something for everyone in these locations. Both of these locations can create a breathtaking wedding that no one could ever forget.


Romance and Intimacy

A little bit country, a little bit casual, and a whole lot of romance. Barns are being discovered and used by women everywhere for their special day. Whether the bride is from the city or the country, bride’s can appreciate the romantic and intimate atmosphere a barn has. Also, barns can be a canvas for any bride’s décor style. If you truly want to appreciate this venue and use it to its best advantage, then a rustic elegance with a touch of modern is a great theme to have for your wedding day. There are many decorations that have been trending when it comes to barn weddings. The use of mason jars, chandeliers, chalkboards, rustic wood, lace, lanterns and greenery are just to name a few. But the most important element to really bring out the romance of a barn wedding is candlelight. There is something about candlelight in a wooden barn that just screams romance and intimacy. Not only are barns a beautiful place to have a wedding, they are also budget savvy and something different that not a lot of brides in the Chicago land area have used yet. Barns bring a unique and vintage charm that could provide an amazing place to have a wedding

Modern and Sleek


If you are looking to create your vision from scratch, then a warehouse as a venue could be the perfect place for you. With large spaces, tall ceilings and a very sleek look, modern brides have been choosing to go with a warehouse as their venue site. There are many different ways a bride can transform this space into her dream come true. An advantage to having a warehouse as your wedding venue is the way you can transform the room. Use any colors and decorations that you would like. And if the space is large enough, you could easily break the room down into different rooms by using draping to utilize the space for the ceremony, the reception and the cocktail hour. This way you will only have to worry about renting one space and will not have to transfer your guests. Another advantage is with draping, you can make the room as large and grand or as small and intimate as you would like. A warehouse is a perfect blank canvas to create your perfect vision and create the atmosphere you were dreaming about.

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So whether you are looking for that romantic and intimate vibe or the sleek and modern feeling, either one of these venues would be outstanding for your special day.  There is a reason these two venues are trending and everyone can appreciate the details and creativity each venue can provide. 

Happy Venue Hunting

BBFN (Bridal Bliss for Now)
Olivia