April 03, 2025

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

36 minutes

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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