Our Team
Abbie Dennison
Venue Director
What is the most inspiring part of your job? So many things. I think what inspires me the most is getting to empower women on our team while giving back to women in our community. There is nothing that motivates me more when I have had a hard day.
What is your favorite part of a wedding? The moment just before a bride walks down the aisle. It is the moment you feel all the emotions from the day at once. Excitement, nerves, a little fear, joy, anticipation... I wish I could bottle that feeling up!
Coffee or Cocktails? What is your go-to order? Impossible to choose one over the other! A black pour-over in the morning, and Gin & Tonic with lots of lime at night!
Emily Rath
Venue MANAGER
What is the most inspiring part of your job? The people that I get to work with every day! They are the most creative, hardworking, and kind team I could have ever dreamt to have.
Favorite wedding trend? Special elements that are treasured by the couple: Grandma's vintage glassware for the head table, a scrapbook of handwritten love notes, signature cocktails from the couple's first date... my list could go on forever.
What is something small that always makes you smile? Having morning coffee on the front porch - book in hand!
Kelsey Hettinga
Creative MANAGER
What is the most inspiring part of your job? I love the mission behind what we do at Venue3Two! It’s such a special thing to be part of something bigger and help those in need in our community!
What is your favorite thing to do in Grand Rapids? I love biking to the farmers market and of course, coming home with a coffee and fresh flowers in hand! Also definitely going to Lake Michigan and soaking up the beach is a favorite as well!
Coffee or Cocktails? What is your go-to order? I love starting my day with a cup of coffee and a little oat milk, yum! On a hot day, make it an iced matcha and I am one happy gal!
Naomi Leestma
Booking Coordinator
What is your favorite part of a wedding? Ceremony, especially during the couples reciting their vows to one another. Always brings me to tears! I adore hearing how much love and affirmation they have for each other!
What is something small that always makes you smile? Fresh Flowers! :)
Coffee or Cocktails? What is your go-to order? Coffee for sure. I need a cup a day to function! My favorite these days is a Cinnamon Dolce Latte at Starbucks but most days I make a French Press at home and add a splash of creamer...
Alyssa Westerink
VENUE COORDINATOR
Favorite wedding trend? Intimate ceremonies- maybe this is my introverted side showing, but intimate ceremonies have a certain beauty and energy about them that I love!
When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? I was always interested in Earth Science, such as volcanology, seismology, or meteorology. I grew to become passionate about environmental science as well, and recently graduated with a major in Environmental and Sustainability studies!
Coffee or Cocktails? What is your go-to order? While I do love a good cocktail, coffee will always be a favorite of mine- I love an iced peppermint latte or a cafe miel!
Emily Wright
VENUE COORDINATOR
Favorite wedding trend?
Different pattern wedding dresses, disco balls, monochromatic bridesmaids & CHAMPAGNE TOWERS!
The night is over, the event went off without a hitch, you hop in your car, and you... Jam to Red by Taylor Swift or FaceTime my 9-month-old nephew
What is the most inspiring part of your job? The most inspiring part of my job is bringing people's vision to life! I love seeing the joy it brings the bride and groom, the parents, grandparents, family, and friends as such a special day begins to unfold. I get to be a part of the culmination of months and months of hard work, creativity, and planning. Seeing smiling faces from the moment the day begins until the last guest leaves is the best part of my job as I see big visions become reality and watch two become one.
Ava Bradley
VENUE COORDINATOR
The night is over, the event went off without a hitch, you hop in your car and you... Go to Arby's for some mozzarella sticks
What is something small that always makes you smile? When someone tells me something small in their day reminded them of me or they go out of their way to do something small for me when they know I need a pick-me-up.
Coffee or Cocktails? What is your go-to order? Coffee all day every day - Iced Vanilla Latte with Oat Milk
Abigail Parkinson
VENUE COORDINATOR
Favorite wedding trend? Mismatch bridesmaid dresses
What is the most inspiring part of your job? The most inspiring part of my job is being able to bring someone's dream wedding to life through all the picture-perfect details. Most couples have a vision for their big day from color schemes, and table decor, to ceremony details and much more! Being able to be part of these big moments in others lives brings me such joy!
One food you refuse to share with others? Olive Garden breadsticks! Ever since I was little by favorite place to eat has always been Olive Garden! Most of the time I have to take most of my meal home because I fill up on so many breadsticks first.