Leslie & John – 4.21.12
 June 11, 2012
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Leslie & John become one during a beautiful, music-filled ceremony at Second Presbyterian Church, followed by a wonderful celebration at the Marriott North.  Getting them there was John’s sweet Ford Shelby GT500, which made for some great bridal party photos by Jordyn Byington of Jennifer Driscoll Photography.  The service by the Marriott’s award-winning staff was superb as always, and Ty Jones from Grapevine Entertainment brought irresistible dance music and a dazzling light show to the festivities.  Thanks to all of the above for referring Leslie & John to us!

Image by Jennifer Driscoll Photography

Julie & Scott – 4.14.12
 June 4, 2012
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I got to know Julie through some marketing work that we both did for a friend’s travel company, and we bonded during a trip to the breathtaking Hawaiian island of Kauai.  So I was overjoyed when she told me more recently that she was engaged and wanted me to film her big day with Scott.  The intimate wedding at Holy Spirit at Geist Parish was followed by photos at the Conrad Indianapolis with Angela Talley (who had also joined us on the Hawaii trip), and then a low-key dinner reception at Mo’s Steak House.  Along with Julie’s sister Jennie, we all enjoyed reliving old memories of our Hawaiian adventure together while creating new ones for this very sweet couple.

Photo by Angela R. Talley Studios

Namrata & Ravin – 4.7.12
 May 28, 2012
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Nimi & Rav’s epic wedding weekend culminated with a traditional Hindu ceremony at the Indiana State House, followed by a jam-packed evening of entertainment at the Hyatt Regency.  Our coverage began on Saturday morning as the groom arrived in a very high-spirited baraat processional, with the majority of the two-hour ceremony taking place under an extravagant mandap provided by Mayil Mandaps filled with beautiful details and traditions.

The reception at the Hyatt commenced with a hour-long program filled with speeches, formalities, and plenty of dancing, including a cool interpretation of different stages of the couple’s courtship.  The ballroom looked fantastic courtesy of decor by Bokay Florist with assists by Classic Cakes, LGI Linens and Evans Audio Visual among others.  DJ Khiladi kept the crowd in a frenzy with expert mixing of Indian and western dance music, and photographer Angel Canary (who referred the couple to us) captured the fun through her candid coverage as well as her nicely constructed photo booth.

Image by Angel Canary Photography (More photos linked below!)

http://www.angelcanaryblog.com/2012/04/12/namrataravin-married-sneak-peek/

http://www.angelcanaryblog.com/2012/04/17/namrataravin-married-the-mehndi-ceremony/

http://www.angelcanaryblog.com/2012/05/18/namrataravin-married-hindu-ceremony-day-two-part-one/

Anica & Andy – 3.31.12
 May 12, 2012
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Anica & Andy became one in an elegant wedding ceremony at Meridian Street United Methodist Church, followed by a huge reception at Crowne Plaza at Historic Union Station.  Family and faith were recurrent themes throughout the day, as Andy’s father (who was also his best man) presided over a portion of the ceremony, and Anica’s father lovingly restored a bicycle from the 1940’s, which was a striking focal point for Circle City Designers‘ eclectic decor as the guests arrived at the reception.  Wedding Entertainment Director Jim Cerone led the crowd through an evening filled with priceless moments, and after some cool night-time downtown shots with photographer Kevin Swan, Anica & Andy exited through a row of sparklers  into their new life together.  Big thanks to Jim, Kevin & the Crowne for referring such a beautiful event to us!

Photo by Swan Photography for Luxury Events

(See more of Kevin Swan’s photos from Anica & Andy’s wedding day!)

Pamela & Sean – 2.18.12
 April 26, 2012
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Pamela & Sean were united in a romantic wedding service at the beautiful Sanctuary on Penn, followed by an intimate reception at Maggiano’s.  The Sanctuary is a full-service wedding venue has come a long way since I filmed the first wedding in the former church last summer, and it provided the perfect backdrop for this couple and their family & friends.  The reception was filled with lots of laughter, good food (no surprise), and memorable moments.  Special thanks to Brandon New for helping out, and thanks to photographer Sue Huffer for the last-minute referral.

Photo by Sue Huffer Photography

Naples Wedding – 12.3.11
 April 20, 2012
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I’ve been blessed with many opportunities to travel to some amazing destinations (St. Kitts, Riviera Maya, St. Lucia, etc.) to film some incredible weddings in paradise, and this epic wedding weekend at the Ritz Carlton in Naples belongs right at the top of that list.  Gene Huddleson of Detail+Design referred this PACE Award-winning (for “Best Wedding: Budget over $200,000”) four-day extravaganza to me, and his team’s creativity was evident in every aspect of the weekend, from the rehearsal activities and welcome dinner to the stunning sunset ceremony on the beach, through the spectacular reception and “afterglow” party and finally the day-after brunch.  By contractual agreement I cannot reveal the client, but I thought it would be fun to assemble a quickie sampling of some of D+D’s beautiful work for such a warm and generous family on this perfect wedding weekend!

Welcome Dinner

Sunset Ceremony

Reception

Maggie & Ben – 12.31.11
 March 13, 2012
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Maggie & Ben rang in the new year in style with a wedding ceremony at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, followed by a reception at the Conrad Indianapolis. This was no ordinary reception, as designer David Reilich and McNamara Florist‘s Alan Thompson, AIFD created a unique communal atmosphere highlighted by long never-ending tables lined with florals and candles. The Endless Summer Band kept the crowd going strong throughout the night, and then kicked it into an even higher gear after the midnight countdown. It was fun as always working with Amanda & Nate of Turtle Pond Photography, and big thanks to the Conrad’s Amanda Spicer for the last-minute referral!

Image by Turtle Pond Photography

Chelsea & Caleb – 12.30.11
 March 10, 2012
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A year after filming the wedding of Caleb’s sister Haylee, I had the pleasure of capturing Caleb & Chelsea’s wedding at Northview Christian Church in Danville, followed by their reception at the Washington Township Pavilion Center in Avon.  After the couple’s first meeting at the altar, we all headed to the Hendricks County Court House for some photos with Barry Lewis of BPL Images in the stunning atrium.  Then we returned to the church for their beautiful ceremony and a sparkler exit.  An Eiffel Tower structure added a touch of Paris to the pavilion, and Evan of DJs Direct kept the party in full swing, even as the happy couple stepped away for a few fun shots in the Happy Snaps Photobooth.

Photo by BPL Images

Jessica & Michael – 11.5.11
 February 16, 2012
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Jessica & Michael are a hilarious couple who kept me in stitches throughout their wedding day, from their elegant morning ceremony at The Church of the Redeemer through their blast of a reception at the Ault Park Pavilion Cincinnati.  God was clearly looking down on this couple throughout the ceremony, as this perfect ray of light kept finding its way to them through the stained glass windows at all of the key moments.

The reception took place in the majestic pavilion in the center of the stunning Ault Park, where designer Tim Lieber expertly pulled a little bit of the park’s fall colors into the event space.  The delicious brunch provided by Chef’s Choice provided the fuel needed to get the guests through the Clyde Brown Band‘s energetic set.  The highlight of day had to be the father of the bride’s clarinet serenades to his beloved daughter.  After some fun pictures with photographer Erika Rice, Jessica & Michael exited in style into their new life together.  Huge thanks to former clients Chelsea & Tom Crabtree for referring such a wonderful couple to us!

Image by Erika Rice Photography

Amanda & Alex – 10.28.11
 February 4, 2012
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I’ll never forget my dear friend Amanda’s giddiness when she first told me she started dating Alex during their days at the Omni Severin Hotel, or the day we hung out in the Conrad Indianapolis lobby for an hour talking at length about their wedding day…a whole year before they got engaged.  So it was truly an honor finally to be there to witness and film their big day.  After preparations in Amanda’s suite at the Conrad followed by an emotional first meeting in the penthouse, I joined photographer Andrew Scalini for some stunning pictures on the rooftop and around downtown before heading to the ceremony in the Indiana Landmarks Center, a former church that has been transformed into an incredible event space.

The reception took place down the hall in a dramatic two-story rotunda, tastefully appointed by Paul’s Flowers with setup help by Gene Huddleson of Detail+Design, with intimate spaces on both levels for the guests to savor the many delightful surprises served by Hoaglin Fine Catering.  After many tearful speeches (“It runs in the family,” joked her brother as he broke down), the celebration was on, led by the Endless Summer Band with a memorable appearance onstage by Amanda’s godmother.  Planner Monica Richard of Detail+Design was with all of us every step of the way to make sure everything ran perfectly, and it was such a treat to spend a fun evening with so many industry friends among the guests and vendor team.

Photo by Andrew Scalini