Kacey and Zach had been researching wedding venues across the midwest, seeking a beautiful rural setting that offered high-end amenities. Barn wedding venues were too rustic for their needs, and reception halls lacked the character they desired. They thought their vision just didn’t exist until they found The Wilds, their dream modern farmhouse wedding venue!
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Your whole life is a wonderful story. Your wedding is an incredible event, as it marks and celebrates when two stories become one. This is why it’s so important that your wedding holistically reflects the stories of both you and your spouse-to-be, and especially so at the venue you choose.
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Emily and Michael, Indiana University alumni, hosted an elegant summer wedding at The Wilds wedding venue in Bloomington, IN. The colorful wildflower palette and bright, joyful aesthetic was both casual and refined. Click below for the ultimate garden wedding inspiration!
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An Indiana wedding destination like no other The rolling hills of southern Indiana offer endless experiences and a scenic dreamland that’s perfect for your destination wedding. Conveniently located between the lively university town of Bloomington and the popular vacation town of Nashville, you’ll find one of the most sought after destination wedding venues. Nestled on […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Top 5 Questions to Ask Before You Tour a Wedding Venue One of the most stressful times of your life can be planning your wedding. But not to fear. The Wilds was born from the desire to alleviate as much stress from the couple as possible, and to create an atmosphere where you can relax […]
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