Kaylen & Matt share inspiration and advice on hosting a summer wedding at The Wilds Wedding Venue in Indiana “Alison and Brian are phenomenal! They are such genuine people and their staff were wonderful as well. I could truly enjoy my wedding day because I could trust that everything was being taken care of. On […]

The Wilds, an Indiana barn wedding venue, is proof that rural is not synonymous with rustic.  Emily and Michael, Indiana University alumni, hosted an elegant summer wedding at The Wilds wedding venue in Bloomington, IN. This wedding proved that an Indiana barn wedding venue can be modern and luxurious. The colorful wildflower palette and bright, […]

Kacey & Zach’s Indiana Destination Wedding Kacey and Zach had been researching wedding venues across the midwest. They were seeking a beautiful rural setting that offered high-end amenities. Barn wedding venues were too rustic for their needs. Yet reception halls lacked the character they desired. Above all, they thought their vision just didn’t exist. That […]

Saying “I do” is arguably the biggest milestone in the life of a couple. You are celebrating a commitment to love one another for the rest of your lives. Therefore, it’s so important you know how to plan a wedding that authentically reflects your story.  What will make your wedding day a meaningful and memorable […]

The Wilds Wedding Venue in Bloomington Celebrates Grand Opening It’s been quite a journey to open The Wilds Wedding Venue in Bloomington! However, you can read more about our start HERE. In the meantime, let’s celebrate! We had our first major milestone last week, the grand opening, with the Bloomington Wedding Professionals group! Our team […]

Hello, and welcome to our little corner of the world! We are Brian and Alison Faulkner, the proud owners of The Wilds Wedding & Event Venue here in Bloomington, Indiana. We live here on the farm in Brown County with our two young children and a handful of critters.  The Inspiration to Open a Wedding […]

I can’t quite explain it, but I get a certain thrill out of working with fellow artists and creatives. It’s one of the reasons why we envisioned The Wilds in the first place; that it would be a venue where people of all kinds of talents could gather and build the kinds of days that […]

Your wedding deserves to be in Bloomington. Nestled in the rolling hills of southern Indiana, it’s the scenic dreamland that’s perfect for your destination wedding. Nestled deeper within gorgeous Bloomington is The Wilds, and we have some of the grandest views of beautiful Brown County, since we’re situated on one of the highest points. You’ll […]

When we meet prospective brides, photography is one of the first things they bring up. The idea of documenting such a precious day is such a weighty decision, and something so special. They have to incorporate their vision with their venue, and the photographer’s eye and style.  That’s why Christa is one of our favorite […]

One of the most stressful times of your life is planning your wedding. The excitement of saying ‘yes’ to the love of your life can fade quickly when you realize the full breadth of a burden that is planning every itty bitty detail, and working with dozens of different vendors to make your vision for […]