Lindsay & Michael had a lovely, music-filled wedding ceremony at First Christian Church in Columbus, Indiana, followed by a gorgeous waterfront reception at Harrison Lake Country Club. The striking church with the imposing bell tower was designed by famed architect Eliel Saarinen (whose son designed the Gateway Arch), and made a great backdrop for photos by Melissa Marie Photography, as did the stunning Irwin Gardens following the ceremony. The fall-themed interior decor provided by Detail+Design looked incredible, as did their transformation of the country club. D+D’s Katina Kaisher (who referred Lindsay & Michael to us) did a fabulous job of keeping the whole day running smoothly, and the DJs of 6:7 Entertainment kept the reception hopping.
Bridget & Chad are a fun couple who love a good party, so it was only fitting that their wedding day at the Scottish Rite Cathedral was more than just an occasion for two to become one – it was also the party of the year. After a first look in the Tilers Room, the couple went off for photos with Hether Miles and then returned to preview the spectacular ballroom and practice their first dance. After exchanging vows in the beautifully transformed theater, they returned to the ballroom for the first dance as their surprised guests looked down from their cocktail hour on the mezzanine level.
Everyone had a blast during the reception, which was filled with a lots of sweet family moments, personal touches, superb service by Thomas Caterers of Distinction and great music by DJ Freddie Lockett with percussionist Joe Melton amping up the beats while some guests made their way to one of the Indy Photo Booths. But that was merely the warm-up, as the South Lounge was converted into a virtual nightclub for a wild afterparty (vodka snow cones, cotton candy & caricatures were among the surprises) with music by DJ Orion that kept everyone hopping until 2 a.m.
Bridget’s brother J Scot Reid, himself an event planner, entrusted the day’s events & decor to the Detail+Design team of Gene Huddleson and Monica Richard, who did an amazing job transforming not just one but three separate spaces. I was honored to be included with this A team, which gave me a lot of spectacular sights – and memories – to film.
Elissa and Bobby had a lovely ceremony and gorgeous reception at the Conrad Indianapolis. We had the pleasure of filming all of the festivities alongside our friend and photographer, Tiffany Stoner, of Nathaniel Edmunds Photography. Jill O’Boyle from the Conrad did a great job making sure everything ran smoothly throughout the day. The ceremony and reception decor was absolutely stunning thanks to Gene Huddleson and his team from Detail + Design. The couple even added a special touch to the ceremony by playing a photo slideshow for all of their guests to enjoy, and David Boyce of Platinum DJ Productions kept the crowd dancing all night to fun party tunes.
Congratulations Elissa and Bobby! We hope you had a fabulous time on your honeymoon in Kauai, Hawaii!
Claire and Thomas had their gorgeous wedding ceremony and elegant reception at the Conrad Hotel. Special thanks to Amanda Coffey of the Conrad and Gene Huddleson of Detail + Design for referring the couple to us!
The bride and groom had their “first look” on the hotel’s staircase followed by photos downtown with Andrew Scalini. The ceremony included wonderful personal touches, including hilarious vows written by Claire.
Afterwards, the reception decor was absolutely stunning thanks to Detail + Design, KB Design and Classic Cakes. The Flying Toasters rocked the house, and Monica Richard of Detail + Design ran the day to perfection. The evening concluded with French fries and a swanky after party next door.
Best wishes Claire and Thomas, and thanks for letting us capture your special day!
Jenni & Bob wanted their residential wedding to feel like a cozy, personal gathering of their closest family and friends, so consultant Monica Richard and designer Gene Huddleson (both of Detail+Design) delivered an eye-popping experience that was intimate, unique and spectacular all at the same time. The guests arrived for a pre-ceremony cocktail hour and were greeted by a tent filled with elegant designer furniture, which created a comfortable atmosphere in which they could mingle and then witness the ceremony featuring classic rock music and lyrics by Neil Young, the Rolling Stones and the Beatles.
The reception tent design was a tour de force effort, spreading the same living room vibe around the most unbelievable dance floor I have ever seen or heard of – a detailed replica of the couple’s favorite Monet painting, with “rippling” water courtesy of BMG Productions. Add some energetic funk/R&B by the Chicago Catz and a few onstage appearances by the groom himself (his serenade to the bride with “867-5309/Jenny” was a definite highlight), and you have one extraordinary evening that no one there will ever forget.
Christ Church Cathedral
Columbia Club
Conrad Hotel (3)
Crowne Plaza Union Station
First Baptist Church
Indiana Roof Ballroom
Indianapolis Museum of Art (2)
Meridian Street United Methodist Church
Oak Hill Mansion
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church
Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Sangiovese Ristorante
Scottish Rite Cathedral (2)
Simon Residence
St. Charles Catholic Church
St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church
St. Luke's United Methodist Church
St. Mary's Catholic Church
SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church
Stayer Residence
Tabernacle Presbyterian Church
Trinity English Lutheran Church
Windjammer Landing, St. Lucia
2010 Reception Venues
Autumn Ridge Golf Course
Bridgewater Club (2)
Columbia Club
Conrad Hotel (5)
Crowne Plaza Union Station (2)
Henke Hall of Champions
Indiana Roof Ballroom
Indianapolis Museum of Art (3)
Jonathan Byrd's
Oak Hill Mansion
Landmark
Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza
Renaissance Hotel
Sangiovese Ristorante
Scottish Rite Cathedral
St. James Catholic Church
Sheraton Indianapolis City Centre
Skyline Club (2)
Westin
Windjammer Landing, St. Lucia
Image by Melissa Marie Photography
