The Ostreum Blog

2023 is just around the corner (crazy, right?), and it’s time to start getting excited for a new year of weddings and trends. Check out our 2023 wedding trend predictions! Small-Scale Weddings Mini-monies, elopements, and altogether smaller weddings are already making waves in the post-pandemic world. Guest counts are dropping, and sub-100 guest counts are […]

Wedding days are stressful – you don’t need us to tell you that! – but luckily there are many ways to surprise your new spouse and help ease some of that nervousness and add even more sweetness to the day. Check out our ideas for 5 ways to surprise your partner on your wedding day! […]

Planning a wedding for the first time can be stressful especially with a whole new lexicon of terms to learn! Read on for some of the most common wedding terminology explained! A/N: Any term denoted with “*” is an Ostreum-specific term or is explained in terms of our venue! Banquet Event Order Commonly referred to […]

You know that photos are one of the most important aspects of your wedding day, but what does a typical wedding day photo timeline look like, and where are the best photo spots in The Ostreum? While no two weddings are the same, The Ostreum Photo Guide can help you get an idea of what […]

We are asked for first look ideas all the time! Should you do one? If so, which one should you choose? With Ostreum’s First Look Guide, you can decide which first look idea is best for your wedding day! Why Do a First Look? First looks are a great way to ease nerves on the […]

It’s been a while since we’ve introduced ourselves! It takes a village to run a wedding venue, and Lynsie has assembled one of the best teams around. Without further ado – Meet the Ostreum team! Lynsie Blau Role: Owner, Founder, CEOZodiac sign: AquariusFavorite cocktail: Old FashionedFavorite wedding day moment: First Dance Lynsie opened the doors […]

The question has been popped, you said yes, and it’s time to start wedding planning! Before you can book floral, photographer, videographer, catering, or any other vendors, you need a venue! We know a thing or two about venue tours, so let us help you! With our 5 wedding venue tour tips, you’ll be walking […]

Our ceremony space is one of the most beloved elements at The Ostreum. On tours, we are often asked how our couples decorate the space and make it their own. Although The Ostreum doesn’t need much to look beautiful on your wedding day, there are endless ideas for how to decorate! Check out these 10 […]

Do you want your wedding day to stand out, but you’re not sure how? There are plenty of ways to make your wedding day fun and unique without breaking the bank or trying to come up with something completely new. Check out The Ostreum‘s list of the top 5 wedding trends you should steal for […]

Did you know that “Ostreum” means “Oyster” in Latin? Our venue is a 110 year old industrial building, a former warehouse for the O.B. Macaroni factory. Since opening in 2019, the inside of this “oyster” has been transformed into a pearl with plenty of secrets to be discovered. Most importantly, many secret and surprising photo […]