Brooke & Alex’s wedding and reception at D’Amore Indianapolis was so much fun to film, starting with capturing the preparations alongside Ian Borgerhoff Photography (who along with D’Amore referred this event to us) at the Conrad Indianapolis and a first look in the Kite penthouse suite.  The ceremony was short and sweet, accompanied by one of the most breathtaking views in the state.  The reception featured amazing decor by Enflora, terrific dinner service by Thomas Caterers, cake by Taylor’s Bakery and live music by the First Impression Band, which had the crowd rocking well into the evening as coordinator Julie Doyle of D&G Signature Events oversaw every last detail of this special day.

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Image by Ian Borgerhoff Photography

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.

Gauravi & Amar pulled out all the stops and put on an Indian wedding extravaganza for the ages at the JW Marriott. Our coverage started with a Friday ceremony at Gauravi’s family home, followed by a fun sangeet party at the JW. After a Saturday break, we began 18 hours of filming with prep coverage alongside Nathaniel Edmunds Photography and former IndyVisual bride Jen Nair of Passionate Peacock Event Planning at 6am on Sunday.

After a spirited baraat outside the hotel, the guests entered the White River Ballroom for the ceremony, where they were greeted by HMR Designs‘ jaw-dropping decor highlighted by three huge floral peacocks with endless orchid feathers. After the traditional ceremony and emotional vidai, Garrette & Amber joined the amazingness to help me capture the epic reception, including a surprise flash mob dance for the couple. By the end, all of us were exhausted but so happy to have worked for such a fun couple.

Image by Nathaniel Edmunds Photography

Stefanie & Sean enjoyed a beautiful wedding day on the lovely Bloomington campus of Indiana University, starting with a ceremony at St. Paul Catholic Newman Center and concluding with a fantastic reception at the IU Auditorium.  Coverage started with preparations and a first look at the Biddle Hotel & Indiana Memorial Union.  After the ceremony, the bridal party hopped around campus for photos with Jennifer Cooney of Baby Grace Photography while Steamboat Willie and his New Orleans Jazz Band entertained the guests during the cocktail hour.  The banquet room looked amazing with the variety of looks provided by Artful Blooms, and the reception brought back some memories of being an IU student at a jam-packed party, with music by DJ Brett Anderson of The Dance Machine leading the way.

Image by Baby Grace Photography

The Soldiers & Sailors Monument provided a majestic backdrop for Hilary & Travis’ ceremony on the first floor of the Columbia Club as well as their reception in the Crystal Terrace on the third floor.  It was hard not to smile at the start of the ceremony when a family friend sang “Today I Met the Boy I’m Gonna Marry” while Travis nervously awaited the entrance of his stunning bride.

After some photos on Monument Circle with Andrew Scalini, the action moved to the Crystal Terrace, where the guests enjoyed amazing service, a photo booth by Indy Photo Booths, and great live party music by Zanna-doo.  Consultant Leslie Jones (who referred Hilary & Travis to us) did a masterful job behind the scenes, and Tim Kelley of Palmer Kelley Designs filled the room with an ambiance that provided an elegant balance to the stunning chandeliers overhead.

Jordan & Kevin enjoyed a beautiful wedding at Concordia Lutheran Church, followed by a fun reception with their hilarious bridal party at the Indiana State Museum.  The day was filled with lots of creative touches, from the streamers & paper lanterns that greeted the guests at the ceremony to the bicycle that greeted them at the reception.  Following the ceremony, we all headed out with photographers Jim & Debbie Meyer of Meyer Studio for some great shots around downtown.  The reception looked amazing with the INDIANA statue hovering over Royal Creations‘ beautiful decor, and the crowd had a blast dancing to music provided by Kyle of Party Time Sound right up until the very end, when Jordan & Kevin rode off along the canal on a 4-wheel surrey bike.  Thanks to consultant Deborah Sheeran for doing a great job and referring this fun couple to us!

Lauren & Kevin are an adorable couple from two wonderful families who came together to enjoy a lovely ceremony & reception at the Renaissance Hotel. The day ran to perfection with the help of Alison Wenstrup and the rest of the Aviva Events team out of Cincinnati. The aisle and centerpieces by Enflora looked incredible, the elegant cake by Classic Cakes looked right at home under the chuppah, and the Phase 4 Band out of Chicago had the crowd rocking all night while Marty & Emily of Bello Romance Photography (who, along with the Renaissance, referred Lauren & Kevin to us) captured all of the fun.

Image by Bello Romance Photography

I couldn’t have asked for a sweeter couple than Emily & Jamey to film on their extravagant wedding day at the Columbia Club.  With out of this world decor designed by one of my all-time favorite industry friends (thanks for the referral, “GB!”) and smashing music by Chicago band Orchestra 33, the whole day was a feast for the senses, beautifully captured by Megan W Photography.

Image by Megan W Photography