Shelby & Brian’s wedding day took place on the amazing private Nashville, Indiana property owned by Brian’s family, affectionately named Serenity Lake Lodge.  After capturing preparations in the house and the couple’s first meeting on their lakeside dock alongside photographer Jessica Strickland, we moved into the stunningly decorated barn for a short but sweet ceremony.  Then the action moved to a tent by the house for dinner, featuring gorgeous tables created by Wow Factors, out of this world centerpieces by Bella’s Blooms and Hoaglin Catering‘s usual delectable service.

Meanwhile, the Mon Amie Events team (who referred this event to us) flipped the barn to reveal a dramatic new look sculpted by Evans Audio Visual‘s lighting design and a surprise by the groom courtesy of Classic Cakes.  Minutes later, Brian’s father surprised the crowd by playing a song on one of the grand pianos that he had written for the groom’s mother after their first date.  DJ Krista Lee took it from there, rocking the crowd into the night.

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Read more details about this amazing day at:

http://monamieeventsinc.com/wedding-highlight-shelby-and-brian/

http://www.jessicarstrickland.com/blog/wedding/indianapolis-wedding-photographer-shelby-brian/

http://www.borrowedandblue.com/indianapolis/weddings/shelby-brian

 

 

I was delighted to hear from one of our earliest clients from 20 years ago that her son would be getting married.  Ben & Kathleen exchanged vows under a chuppah in a beautiful interfaith wedding at St. Pius Catholic Parish before celebrating in style at the Marian Ballroom.  The variety of flowers by Teresa Ayers in the ballroom was eye-catching, as was the stunning panoramic view of the downtown skyline.  Following excellent dinner service by MBP Catering and some hijinks in a Picture Yourself Photo Booth, I joined the couple along with Carrie & Richie of Claycomb Photography for some great rooftop shots.

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Image by Claycomb Photography

Andrea & Patrick brought plenty of international flavor (in every sense of the word) to their wedding and reception at The Alexander. From their emotional first meeting captured by Vrai Photography amid the hotel’s stunning artwork through the fun, breezy ceremony, their affection for each other translated clearly to their guests from all over the world. Though for those who needed a little guidance, Pomp & Polish‘s brilliantly designed multilingual program spelled the action out in all languages.

It was at their reception in Market Table that they truly got to show their international colors, through their multi-lingual speeches, two very different Classic Cakes, energetic & eclectic music by Cathy Morris & DJ Krista Lee, and especially the mouth-watering variety of tapas style creations by the ingenious Alexander staff, topped off by favors and a champagne bar featuring Sage’s Simple Syrups. Making all this awesomeness happen within just a couple of months was planner Monica Richard of Mon Amie Events, who thankfully brought me on board this out-of-this-world ride.

Image by Vrai Photography