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Micro-<strong>Wedding</strong>s<br />
THE GREENHOUSE VENUE<br />
145 Lee Rd 223, Smiths Station AL 36877<br />
334-557-0800 | www.greenhouse-venue.com<br />
FB: The Greenhouse Venue | IG: thegreenhouse145<br />
By Jess Margeson<br />
Nestled on the outskirts of Lee County, sits an<br />
adorable little structure, known simply as<br />
‘’The Greenhouse.” Built just a few years ago,<br />
the owner envisioned the property as being perfect for<br />
hosting smaller weddings and events. And ever since its<br />
original inception, this special space has been just that!<br />
Owner Kelly West explains, “Our intended aim was<br />
to create a space for humans not just plants to both<br />
grow and flourish! The area allows for natural sunlight<br />
to shine through the structure, while also providing<br />
the comfort of being completely climate-controlled.<br />
Additionally, the entire ceiling is comprised of clear<br />
glass, making it ideal for photography in sharp contrast<br />
to other dark, indoor venues.”<br />
The space can accommodate twenty guests indoors<br />
with additional outdoor flow by spilling onto the<br />
grounds which then allows for up to fifty guests. Thus,<br />
The Greenhouse is equally equipped as both a ceremony<br />
and reception space.<br />
And according to <strong>Wedding</strong> Photographer Jennings<br />
Bowden, of ING Studios the trend towards smaller ceremonies<br />
is here to stay. As she explains, “A lot of people<br />
only think of micro weddings as a way to save money,<br />
and while that can be true that is not the only reason<br />
people choose to have smaller celebrations. In our experience,<br />
many micro weddings tend to be luxury or destination<br />
events. Reducing the overall size allows couples<br />
to spend quality time with each of their guests in a way<br />
Photo by Southern Shutter Photography<br />
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