Chad and Zoie wanted a less traditional, more intimate wedding day that was unique and helped support local Michigan businesses. How cool is that?! From everything to the venue to the bartenders, they chose local, family owned small businesses. Their venue was Of The Land in Battle Creek, Michigan. It’s a new venue that was actually still in the kickstarter phase when Chad and Zoie chose it for their wedding, and I’m so happy they trusted the owners’ vision because the space is truly amazing! There was a farmhouse that was available for Zoie to get ready in, and the ceremony was held in a field on the property close to the greenhouse where the reception took place. It was the perfect location to fulfill their ideas of a genuine, intimate, and relaxed wedding day. Here is what Zoie had to say about her ideas. “

“We tried to make almost everything by hand- with love and love and some skill...mostly love though. For all items that we could not make, we gathered from our homes, antique shops, and side of the road freebies. All of the lantern cans were donated from people at work and family and friends and almost every can was made by my Mom- the one - the only- the forever super woman and best friend to all who know her- Cathy Maczala.”

(Also I can attest that her mom is actually a super woman.)

Vendors!

Flowers- Viavi Flower Farm and Florist

Hair + Makeup- Hiedi Maczala

Catering- Off the Cuff Catering

Wedding Dress- BHLDN

Bride’s Shoes- Famous Footware - she altered them herself with gold acrylic wash and coffee stains!

Bar- Tiffany’s Wine and Spirits