Melissa & Nigel – 9/8/07
 September 12, 2007
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Missy & Nigel were married in the ornate auditorium of the Scottish Rite Cathedral, which was the only remaining space there in which I had not covered a wedding before (though Laurie did a couple of years back). The groom had the crowd in stitches when he got an untimely case of uncontrollable giggles upon being asked to recite the “richer or poorer” part of his vows. The levity continued throughout the reception in the beautiful ballroom, especially during Nigel’s endearingly goofy dance with his mother. My favorite line of the night was when the petite bride’s taller sister said during her toast, “Even though you’re my older sister, I’ve always thought of you as my little sister because, well, you’re little!”
As fun as it is to work with vendors I know, it’s also a kick to work with a whole new group of wedding professionals for the first time. Photographer Dave Mason of Image Source Photographic in Lafayette, the designers of Hand Tied Memories (love the fishbowl centerpieces!) from Middletown, local family band Chango, and even the “new” folks at the Scottish Rite (filling in for the recently departed Valerie Crider, who referred the couple to me) were all a joy to get to know. The staff of Thomas Caterers did provide some familiar faces, along with a killer dessert bar featuring an endless variety of tasty pies!
Nominated as Indy’s Best!
 September 5, 2007
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I recently learned that we got nominated as Indy’s Best Videographer on WRTV’s IndyChannel A-List! Although I sniffed early on that this was just a clever advertising campaign by WRTV disguised as a popularity contest, I was really touched to learn that so many clients and fellow wedding professionals were voting for me, pushing me to #1 so far without my asking for any votes. That means more to me than winning any award possibly could. So just for them, I’ve decided to give in and do what we’ve been asked to do and that’s ask for YOUR vote! 🙂
If you are a former client happy with our work, a future client who decided that we were the best option for you, or a fellow friend or wedding professional who already believes that we are the best, then you can cast your vote for IndyVisual at this link:
If you’d like to check out our fellow nominees and cast your vote in their direction (which is totally fine with me – I’m a good sport!), then you can go to this link:
It’s all in good fun, so enjoy!
Kerri & Ryan – 9/2/07
 September 3, 2007
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It was through tragic circumstances that Kerri & Ryan met, comforted and eventually fell in love with each other, and this past weekend was a celebration of two families remembering loved ones while moving forward with a positive attitude and true appreciation for life. The couple exchanged vows at First Baptist Church in a ceremony highlighted by Ryan’s four children helping the couple light their unity candle. The reception marked my first return in a couple of years to the Marriott North, where Megan Morton and I were excited to finally work together for the first time (not counting a corporate job she referred last year) since her days at the Columbia Club. (Thanks to Megan, Sunny Moon and the Columbia Club for referring the couple to me!) Photographer Erin Hession and her gang were fun to observe and hang out with throughout the day, and it was a treat to get to know DJ Matt Rawlings, who works full-time two buildings away from me at TourDesign. (He’s also getting married next month, so congrats in advance, Matt!) After a fun evening of nonstop dancing, Ryan surprised Kerri and their guests by announcing the location of their honeymoon – St. Kitts!

Wendi & Patrick – 9/2/07
 September 3, 2007
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Just when I thought the Omni Severin‘s Carrie Sprague & Amanda Coffey couldn’t possibly spoil us more than they already have, not only did they refer two awesome events to us for Laurie to cover there this past weekend, but they also let us keep our gear in their office overnight. Wendi & Patrick’s Sunday ceremony took place under an intimate chuppah in the beautifully refurbished Fischer Ballroom, which featured some nice floral touches by Kathy’s Kloset. Laurie and photographer Larry Seidman kept this very free-spirited couple on track through the cake-cutting and other formalities, and the equally free-spirited Wendy Reed Band kept them on the dance floor all night with their trademark sassy brand of rock-n-soul.

This is probably as good a spot as any to thank Rich Johnson and Geoffrey Chandler for lending a hand on a very high-demand weekend in which we had an unprecedented FOUR weddings to cover. Rich managed to help us out with taping twice in the midst of his studio’s own two weddings, and Geoff made time to assist us before and after participating in a triathlon. Big ups, fellas!

Molly & Scott – 9/1/07
 September 3, 2007
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Photo by Angela Talley
I got the sense early on that this wedding was going to be B-I-G when Molly & Scott brought in video clips from several movies plus one of Molly’s Fox59 AM on-air fitness segments to incorporate into the video slideshow that I created for their rehearsal dinner at the Governor’s mansion. The video was a hit, and the recurring sight of Scott quietly going along with Molly’s pre-wedding fitness routines had the crowd roaring with laughter. It became clear during the numerous speeches later that night that this couple has touched (and been touched by) a LOT of people, and that they had a tremendous appreciation for how truly blessed they are.

I joined wonderful photographer and friend Angela Talley Saturday morning at the Conrad Hotel for some behind-the-scenes coverage of the couple, and then we all made our way up north for more fun shots at yet another mansion along Meridian Street. The wedding took place at SS. Peter & Paul Cathedral, and just when I thought I knew what to expect at every ceremony there, along came an unassuming 91-year-old man in denim overalls and a white T-shirt to close the ceremony with the most soulful, spiritual rendition of “Amazing Grace” that I’ve ever heard.

We arrived at the Indianapolis Museum of Art for the reception with plenty of time beforehand to get more great shots with the wedding party at the fountain and then with the couple just about everywhere else on the beautiful grounds. The reception featured lots of heartfelt toasts, some very special guests (including one particular “angel” who had saved Scott’s life years earlier), superb cuisine provided by Kahn’s Katering, and the usual awesome music by the Flip Miller Band.

Jainie & Matt – 9/1/07
 September 3, 2007
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After completing all of her preparations at the Omni Severin Hotel downtown, Jainie arrived at Mount Pleasant Christian Church in Greenwood just in time to walk down the aisle for a beautiful wedding ceremony with her new husband Matt. The couple then stopped at the Indianapolis Museum of Art with videographer Laurie Buschmann and super-nice photographers Kevin & Alicia Monahan for some great shots on one of the few pleasant Saturdays we’ve seen all summer. I was hoping to run into all of them there when I arrived with the wedding party I was covering, but it’s probably a good thing that we missed out on seeing the guys dropping trou for one of their time-honored traditional photos in boxers. Then it was back to where they started for a fun-filled reception beautifully decorated by Julie Acheson of Royal Creations and perfectly orchestrated by the Omni’s wonderful Amanda Coffey, who had referred Jainie & Matt to us. (Thanks, Amanda!)