Linda & Greg – 9.1.13
 November 5, 2013
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Being hired by fellow event industry professionals is the highest honor I could receive, so I was excited when Greg Imboden of the Indy Express Band gave me a call about his & Linda’s wedding day. The ceremony at Faith Presbyterian Church was filled with nice musical touches, especially the bride’s entrance to their song “When I Fall in Love.” I had a blast afterwards with photographer Amanda DeBusk as we captured some nice moments around Fort Harrison. The reception at the Fort Harrison State Park Inn was an affair to remember, with a very melodic cake by Classic Cakes setting a tone at the entrance. With pianist/vocalist Dave Lowe leading the way, Greg and his musician friends provided wonderful music for their guests throughout the evening, with my favorite moment being Greg’s jam session with his two talented sons.

Image by Amanda DeBusk Photography

Katie & Marc – 8.31.13
 November 2, 2013
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Katie & Marc’s wedding & reception at The Alexander was a great way to kick off a busy Labor Day weekend. From their preparations through their first look and photos around this amazing property, it was a joy as always to work alongside Tiffany & Nate of Nathaniel Edmunds Photography (who referred Katie & Marc to us). When the weather was refusing to cooperate, Maxie Haber and her Alexander staff did a phenomenal job of improvising the timing and order of the ceremony & cocktail hour to make it eventually work inside the ballroom, where Posh Petals‘ decor looked simply fabulous. I loved so many things about the reception, including Tiffany & Maxie joining the hora, the family gift presentation that had me ready to duck, and the superb club DJ/live band mash-up that Marc affectionately calls “Sleepy Floyd and the Indy Local Musician Alliance.”

Image by Nathaniel Edmunds Photography

Erin & JP – 8.24.13
 October 18, 2013
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Erin & JP’s beautiful wedding day at the Eiteljorg Museum could not have been more perfect.  After opening each other’s thoughtful gifts (what groom wouldn’t want a duffle bag full of candy?), they shared a tender first meeting while photographer Ryan Woodall and I captured the moment.  The ceremony in the Circle Garden was beautiful, with flowers by Posh Petals, music by Jim Cerone (who referred Erin & JP to us), and an aloha-accented message by officiant Scott Rudicel for their Hawaiian guests.

After cocktails by the canal, everyone headed up to the ballroom for an amazing evening highlighted by Kahn’s Catering‘s flawless service, a hilarious speech by the best man and a tearful father-daughter dance, while coordinator Christine Kingery worked hard behind the scenes to help keep the day running smoothly.

Liz & Patrick – 8.17.13
 October 17, 2013
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Highlights from Liz & Patrick’s beautiful wedding weekend in Kokomo, Indiana.

Rehearsal Dinner: St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church
Ceremony: St. Patrick Catholic Church
Reception: Celebrations Banquet & Conference Center

Photography: Square Mouth Studios
Flowers: Alan Thompson, AIFD, McNamara Florist
Cake: Classic Cakes
Stationery: Pomp & Polish

Image by Square Mouth Studios

(More Photos: http://www.squaremouthstudios.com/2013/10/07/liz-patrick-2/)

Christy & Drew – 8.3.13
 September 30, 2013
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I had a wonderful time capturing Christy & Drew’s wedding day, from their lovely ceremony at Meridian Street United Methodist Church through a rousing reception at the JW Marriott. Photographer Rich Miller (who referred Christy & Drew to us) and I were able to capture some nice shots around the church prior to the ceremony, and it was a pleasure to finally work alongside Rich. The reception was a blast, starting with a cocktail hour featuring a stunning view of Victory Field, a cool Lucas Oil Stadium cake by Classic Cakes, a gorgeous candlelit reception amidst nice decor by Kathy’s Kloset, and culminating in many bodies crowding the dance floor as the Endless Summer Band kept everyone on their feet.

Image by Rich Miller

IndyVisual Nominated for ISES Esprit Award!
 June 19, 2013
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IndyVisual is honored to announce that for the fourth consecutive year, we have been nominated for an ISES (International Special Events Society) Esprit Award, including the third straight year for Best Videography!  The Esprit Awards are considered the Oscars of the event industry, and to be recognized as one of the world’s top three videographers once again is a tremendous honor.

We are also excited that our friends Gene Huddleson at Detail+Design, Tiffany Stoner of Nathaniel Edmunds Photography (our Team Effort co-winner in 2010) and Leigh Anne Elliott of the Children’s Museum have also been nominated, two of them for other events that we filmed as well. Winners will be announced at ISES LIVE 2013 in the Bahamas on August 24.

Art of the Table – 3.4.12
 March 26, 2012
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I recently had the pleasure of filming Art of the Table at the Columbia Club for the fourth consecutive year.  Organized by the Indiana chapter of the Association of Bridal Consultants as a benefit for the Betty Jackson Memorial Education Fund and American Cancer Society, this event featured astounding tablescapes by many of Indy’s most talented event designers.  It was truly a joy to hang out with so many talented friends who were table designers, fellow sponsors, committee members and volunteers.  Events like this make me so proud to be a member of ABC!
TABLES IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE:
Wish Upon a Wedding: Wish Upon a Wedding, Indianapolis Chapter
Courtly Garden Wedding: Gloria Boyden & Gene Fulmer, Events by Design
Romantic Wedding: Traci Mosby & Chuck Eaglin, Bella’s Blooms
Creating Couture: Lori Solomon, Boldly Chic Events | Stacy Payne-Molander, The Design Group | Cari Bowersock, Interprintations (Winner, Best ABC Member Table & People’s Choice Award)
Love is in the Air: Melissa Feathers, Well Organized Weddings | Tiffany Wesseler, Eagledale Florist
Champagne & Roses Wedding: Jennifer Tornatta, Ruffles & Roses Weddings & Events | Becky Ruby, Lilly Lane Flowers
City Sophisticated Wedding Table: Laura Lim, Eventfull Planning | Kaeley Ritterskamp, Sweet Pea Floral | Danielle Klotz, Pink Poppy Ink (Winner, Best Wedding Table)
The Roaring ’20s: a Vintage Wedding in East Egg: Kate Edwards & Meaghan Shanahan, Omni Severin Hotel | Julie Acheson, Royal Creations
White Wedding: Katasha Butler & Amber Clarke, K Sherrie+Company Planning Atelier | Deborah Summers, A Bride’s Choice Florist
Violet Vintage: Amanda Wood, Amanda Wood Event Design | Vanessa Grider, Violet Vintage Rentals
Romance: Monica Richard & Gene Huddleson, Detail + Design
Pearls: Pam Monahan & Karen Abbott, Entertaining with a Flair | Jennifer Swathwood Aldridge, Card Ink
Seaside Escape: Lauren Olson, Social Butterfly
Pretty in Pink: David Strohmeyer, The Empty Vase
Haute Gateaux: Jama Finney, Cake Zen
Woodland Elegance: Alan B. Thompson AIFD, McNamara Florist | Kate Berglund, KB Designs
Summer Lovin’: Brandy Ison, Simple Celebrations
Elegance: Sarah Godby, Ritz Charles | Alan Thompson AIFD, McNamara Florist
The Family Tree: Suz Haire, Studio Brides (Live animals donated to the 4H after Art of the Table)
Every Bunny Reads: Kay Krober & Gloria Boyden
Afternoon Tea: Mary Michael Coates, Jacquies Gourmet Catering
Boiler Up: Gene Fulmer, Events by Design
Happy UnBirthday Party: Jennifer Tornatta, Ruffles & Roses Weddings & Events
Breakfast with Santa: AJ Ploughe, Columbia Club | Jim Holland
Let the Good Times Roll: Stephen Craig & Heidi Pryor, Adriene’s Flowers & Gifts
Chinese New Year: Heather Lapham Kuhm, L’Evento Event Resource Boutique
Sixteen Candles: Rachel Dillow, Dillow Weddings & Events
Carmel High School Graduation: Heather Lapham Kuhn & Erika Kuhn, Sweetest Candy Buffets
Betty Jackson Honorary Table: Connie Duglin Linens | Jama Finney, Cake Zen | Jim Holland
STEERING COMMITTEE:
Heather Lapham Kuhn, Monica Ross Richard, Gloria Boyden, AJ Ploughe, Lori Solomon, Jennifer Tornatta, Deborah Sheeran, Rachel Dillow, Laura Lim
PLATINUM SPONSORS:
The Columbia Club, A-Classic Party Rental, Chair Covers & Linens
SPONSORS:
Cocktail Sax, Erin Hession Photography, IndyVisual, Evans Audio-Visual, Nathaniel Edmunds Photography, Perfect Wedding Guide, Ritz Charles, Sunny Moon, Wedding Day Magazine
Rachel & Hale – 10/24/09
 January 29, 2010
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It was an extravagant spectacle right out of Hollywood with the coolest, most down to earth couple at the center of it all. Ten years after shooting Rachel’s 16th birthday party, I had the pleasure of being there for another milestone as she and Hale became one at the Crowne Plaza at Historic Union Station.

Coverage started with a superb rehearsal dinner at the Indianapolis Museum of Art the night before, then continued in the 14 West penthouse the following morning as Leslie Jones helped Rachel get ready for the big day. Meanwhile, the amazing team of Premier Events‘ David Jackson, Palmer Kelly Design and Evans Audio-Visual all topped themselves in completely transforming the Grand Hall at Union Station.

After an eloquent ceremony officiated by spiritual author Marianne Williamson, the guests were treated to fabulous dinner entertainment by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and the Indiana Ballet Company. Then New York party band Starlight Orchestra took the stage and simply blew us all away. It was a treat of a lifetime to work with so much talent, along with friends like Jennifer Driscoll, Sunny Moon and Indy Photo Booths.

I won’t be posting a video clip, so hopefully these fabulous detail and decor shots from Jennifer’s blog post will convey at least a taste of the beauty and magnitude of this most unforgettable day in celebration of a wonderful couple.

Darcie & Jonathan – 10/17/09
 January 14, 2010
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Darcie & Jon are such a fun, spirited couple who enjoyed a fun fall wedding and lively reception in the Grand Hall at the Crowne Plaza at Historic Union Station. After their first meeting, we took a trolley to White River State Park with photographer Troy Hill for some fun shots while designer Debbie Watson of Distinctive Designs put her final touches on the gorgeous decor in the Grand Hall for the ceremony. In addition to providing beautiful uplighting for the room, DJ Brian Whitis presided over a fantastic reception in which Jon & Darcie were glued to the dance floor the entire evening. Big thanks to the Crowne Plaza folks and Jessica & Mark Andres for introducing me to this awesome couple!
(Check out Darcie & Jon’s photo slideshow at Troy’s website!)