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53. Building a Family-Owned Wedding Venue with Alicia McKay, The Oakley

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In this episode, I’m joined by Alicia McKay, co-owner and venue coordinator of The Oakley, a premier event venue in Holly, Michigan! Alicia shares how she unexpectedly fell into wedding planning after her own wedding and how that journey evolved into running a full-scale family-owned venue on a 40-acre property!We talk about:
  • How Alicia transitioned from graphic designer to venue owner
  • The transformation of her in-laws' horse barn into a stunning venue
  • What makes The Oakley’s full-weekend experience so unique
  • Wedding trends we’re both seeing and loving
  • Real-life sacrifices and joys of working in the wedding industry
Alicia also shares her heartfelt philosophy on treating every couple like family and the importance of creating a stress-free, memorable experience.Whether you're planning a wedding, dreaming of starting a venue, or just love hearing women in business share their story—this episode is full of insight and inspiration!
Connect with Alicia:

Website: www.theoakleyevents.com
Instagram: @theoakleyevents
Facebook: @theoakleyweddings


If you have questions for Sarah to answer, send an email to [email protected]
Connect with Sarah:

Website: https://sarahkolis.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahkolisdesigns/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbh7HlVmyj9N5VsleuySxcQ
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Content provided by Sarah Kolis. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Sarah Kolis or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.
In this episode, I’m joined by Alicia McKay, co-owner and venue coordinator of The Oakley, a premier event venue in Holly, Michigan! Alicia shares how she unexpectedly fell into wedding planning after her own wedding and how that journey evolved into running a full-scale family-owned venue on a 40-acre property!We talk about:
  • How Alicia transitioned from graphic designer to venue owner
  • The transformation of her in-laws' horse barn into a stunning venue
  • What makes The Oakley’s full-weekend experience so unique
  • Wedding trends we’re both seeing and loving
  • Real-life sacrifices and joys of working in the wedding industry
Alicia also shares her heartfelt philosophy on treating every couple like family and the importance of creating a stress-free, memorable experience.Whether you're planning a wedding, dreaming of starting a venue, or just love hearing women in business share their story—this episode is full of insight and inspiration!
Connect with Alicia:

Website: www.theoakleyevents.com
Instagram: @theoakleyevents
Facebook: @theoakleyweddings


If you have questions for Sarah to answer, send an email to [email protected]
Connect with Sarah:

Website: https://sarahkolis.com/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahkolisdesigns/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbh7HlVmyj9N5VsleuySxcQ
  continue reading

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