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

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 ownerThe transformation of her in-laws' horse barn into a stunning venueWhat makes The Oakley’s full-weekend experience so uniqueWedding trends we’re both seeing and lovingReal-life sacrifices and joys of working in the wedding industryAlicia 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.comInstagram: @theoakleyeventsFacebook: @theoakleyweddingsIf you have questions for Sarah to answer, send an email to [email protected] with Sarah:Website: https://sarahkolis.com/Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahkolisdesigns/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbh7HlVmyj9N5VsleuySxcQ