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Bob June 27, 2014 0

I had been anxiously awaiting this day ever since I got the scoop that our friends at Thomas Caterers were going to buy the former Buggs Temple and convert it into Canal 337, a cool new event space at the end of the canal downtown. Even though I was able to sneak in a couple of shoots the week prior, this opening event was so special given all the unthinkable amount of work that had gone into this labor of love. Needless to say, everything looked spectacular, and it was a pleasure to film and experience Canal 337 alongside so many industry friends while collaborating with Erin Hession, Jessica Strickland, Detail + Design, Evans Audio Visual, Encore Entertainment and of course Thomas Caterers to make this opening event so grand!

Image by Jessica Strickland Photography

(More images: http://www.jessicarstrickland.com/blog/wedding/canal-337/)

Images by Erin Hession Photography

(More images: http://erinhession.com/2014/06/08/canal-337s-grand-opening/)

Thomas Caterers Tasting Event – 4.29.14

Bob June 26, 2014 0

I look forward every year to filming Thomas Caterers of Distinction‘s annual tasting event for our industry friends. Due to the grand opening of their new venue Canal 337 three days later, they dialed this event (along with the guest list) down quite a bit and hosted it at their headquarters. I took advantage of this opportunity to capture more of the behind the scenes process of creating these dishes, and their culinary staff is always so fascinating to see in action. It’s also fun to see which of these dishes pass the test and go on to become served throughout the year at my events with Thomas. But most of all, it’s fun just to eat these creations! Erin Hession returned with her trusty sidekick John Wooton to capture photos of the fun, and this event was just the beginning…

Image by Erin Hession Photography

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Bob January 8, 2014 0

Erin & Charlie – 10.19.13

Bob December 9, 2013 0

It was such a pleasure to film Erin & Charlie’s wedding ceremony at St. Mary Catholic Church, followed by a fun stop at Holcomb Gardens with photographer Jon Brewer and our seventh reception of 2013 at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, who referred this wedding to us. This was a wedding party that knew how to have a great time, and the Thomas Caterers team as well as Midwest Sound DJs did a fantastic job of keeping up with this crowd’s energy. My favorite moment was a guest’s totally over the top Neil Diamond impression that got the party started on the dance floor!

Image by Jon Brewer Photography

Julie & Larry – 9.28.13

Bob November 8, 2013 1

Julie & Larry picked a gorgeous wedding day to exchange vows at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Zionsville and celebrate at D’Amore Indianapolis. After the ceremony, photographer Jessica Strickland and I headed downtown for some fun shots around the War Memorial before settling in at D’Amore for the best view in the city along with some lovely decor by Posh Petals, superb service by Thomas Caterers, and sublime entertainment by Event One DJs. Special thanks to Jess & D’Amore for referring such a sweet couple to us!

Image by Jessica Strickland Photography

Tasha & Stephen – 7.27.13

Bob September 18, 2013 1

Tasha & Stephen exchanged vows at St. John Catholic Church, followed by a fun reception at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. Coverage started with preparations at the Hyatt Regency with EyeMAX Makeup, highlighted by Tasha’s traditional pre-wedding toast with her parents and two sisters, whose previous weddings we also filmed. After the ceremony at St. John’s, Nathaniel Edmunds Photography and I headed out for some fun photo ops around downtown before settling in at the Scottish Rite. The reception in the ballroom was a blast, featuring superb service by Thomas Caterers of Distinction, elegant decor by Kathy’s Kloset, divine cake by Heavenly Sweets, rockin’ music by Track Seven DJs, and lots of memories shared with many former clients in this fun crowd.

Image by Nathaniel Edmunds Photography

(More photos: http://blog.nathanieledmunds.com/2013/08/29/tasha-steve-2/)

Krystal & Courtney – 7.13.13

Bob September 5, 2013 0

Krystal and Courtney enjoyed a perfect storybook wedding day at the Scottish Rite Cathedral with lots of amazing surprises for their guests. Krystal looked radiant as she arrived, fresh from her transformation by Karen Hall & Co. After an emotional first meeting with Courtney, photographer Jessica Strickland and videographer Heather Brogden captured some photos & footage while I got to work on creating a same-day edit video to surprise everyone with later. The ceremony was lovely, with beautiful live music provided by R&B artist Cupid.

The ballroom was simply stunning thanks to the efforts of Darcie Kornmeyer of Circle City Planners (who referred us), Circle City Designers, Thomas Caterers, Classic Cakes and Evans Audio Visual among others. Shortly after their first dance, we surprised the guests with the showing of the Same Day Edit, featuring highlights of the day right up through that first dance, and there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. The other big surprise was the ubiquitous “Cupid Shuffle” performed live by Cupid himself, before DJ Indiana Jones closed the deal on an unforgettable night. Thanks to an amazing vendor team for making the impossible possible!

Image by Jessica Strickland Photography

(More images: http://www.jessicarstrickland.com/blog/wedding/krystal-courtney-scottish-rite-wedding/)

Ashley & Josh – 6.29.13

Bob August 15, 2013 1

Ashley & Josh took over every nook and cranny of the Scottish Rite Cathedral for a truly epic wedding day. The ceremony was moved indoors due to a rainy forecast, but Gene Huddleson (who referred this fantastic event to us) and his Detail+Design team executed their backup plan to perfection, with the Evans Audio Visual gang helping to bring more than a touch of the outdoors with them. The orchestra by Encore Entertainment set an elegant tone for the ceremony, and Ashley’s stunning dress was a highlight in itself, judging by the reaction of the crowd.

The reception decor in the ballroom was equally jaw-dropping, with an eclectic medley of tables (including some cool new ones by Wow Factors) and towering centerpieces surrounding a majestic cake by Classic Cakes. Photographer Hether Miles and I had a field day capturing all this splendor. The service by Thomas Caterers was spotless as usual, and the R&B music by the Chicago Catz was purr-fect for this party crowd. The “afterglow” in the South Lounge concluded the evening with a fun club vibe, complete with an outdoor cigar lounge.

Lauren & Ryan – 6.15.13

Bob August 3, 2013 1

Lauren & Ryan are a wonderful, faith-filled couple who exchanged vows at Second Presbyterian Church before celebrating their union at D’Amore Indianapolis. Coverage started with the rehearsal, followed by a fun, Texas-sized hoedown dinner in a full-sized basketball gym on a relative’s property.

The wedding day was filled with moments both surreal & magical, from the way a gust of wind lifted Lauren veil right off her head to a moving moment of prayer while holding hands without seeing each other prior to the ceremony. The reception was filled with surprises as well, my favorite of which was Ryan (a college quarterback) removing the garter from Lauren…with a football wrapped in it!

Kudos to an amazing vendor team, including photographer Shelly Valentine, Palmer Kelley Designs, the Thomas Caterers team, Heavenly Sweets, Indy Photo Booths – and especially Wedding Entertainment Director Jim Cerone and planner Jeanne Milan, both of whom referred this All-American couple to us.

Image by Shelly Valentine Photography

Miranda & Sean – 3.9.13

Bob June 25, 2013 0

Miranda & Sean’s wedding weekend was truly amazing from their uplifting ceremony at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church through their spectacular reception at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. Coverage began with a rehearsal dinner at Mateo’s on the square in Noblesville. The next day’s preparations started at the bride’s gorgeous family estate, highlighted by her father’s display of a $2 bill they had split when she was a child. Following the beautiful ceremony, Miranda surprised the crowd with her bouquet toss before heading off with Sean in a classy Rolls Royce by Antique Limousines of Indy.

After some fun shots around downtown with photographer Jessica Strickland, we gathered at the Scottish Rite’s ballroom, which was magnificently transformed by Gene Huddleson (who referred Miranda & Sean to us) and his Detail+Design team, with help from Thomas Caterers of Distinction, Evans Audio-Visual, Pomp & Polish, Heavenly Sweets and others. No one will forget the tearjerking reading of a lullaby poem by Miranda’s father, timed perfectly with a slideshow of her early years. The First Impression Band and Grapevine Entertainment rocked the remainder of the evening, with a surprise explosion of streamers punctuating a perfect weekend.

Image by Jessica Strickland Photography

(More photos: http://www.jessicarstrickland.com/blog/wedding/indianapolis-wedding-photography-miranda-sean/)