Sally & Dale – 9.5.10
 November 9, 2010
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Sally and Dale had their wedding ceremony and reception at Sangiovese Restaurant in Indianapolis on a sunny day in September. Our coverage started earlier in the day when the couple saw each other for the first time at the Flowing Well Park in Carmel. Darcie Kornmeyer from Circle City Planners (who referred the couple to us!) and photographer Jennifer Driscoll improvised this “first look” location, and it turned out beautifully.

The bouquet was assembled from separate flowers (provided by Circle City Designers) that were carried in by their four children at start of the ceremony as a symbol of combining their two families. Their vows were especially emotional because Sally and Dale stood by each other “in sickness and in health” early in their relationship.

The reception had a wine theme with decor to match, including grapes on Heavenly Sweets‘ cake. The night included lots of speeches by their closest friends and family and great music from the Cocktail Sax Band. Thank you Sally and Dale for having us capture your special day. You two are truly special people.

Ellen & Michael – 9.4.10
 November 4, 2010
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Adorably sweet couple, Ellen and Mike, got married at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Carmel, and the reception followed at the Mansion at Oak Hill where guests were greeted with favors of yummy Greek desserts at each place setting.

DJ Joe Virgin kept the crowd dancing all night, and photographer George Abiad took a ton of photos of all the fun!

It’s easy to see that Ellen and Mike are just smitten with each other, and we loved capturing all of their tender moments. Congratulations to the happy couple!

Photo by George Abiad Photography

Brianna & Alex – 8.28.10
 October 27, 2010
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Brianna and Alex had a beautiful wedding ceremony at North United Methodist Church followed by a lovely reception at the Skyline Club. (It’s always great to get a referral from a previous client, so thanks to Megan and Justin Carter for referring the couple to us!)

After covering the ceremony, we enjoyed working with photographer Matt Bowen while getting shots with the bridal party at Monument Circle.

The flowers were provided by McNamara, and the cake was created by Classic Cakes. The evening’s entertainment was high-energy thanks to the Keith Claghorn Band. Tons of fun dancing and singing ensued, complete with a father-daughter dance fakeout and sorority serenades.

Best wishes to the happy couple, Brianna and Alex!

Kaitlyn & Blake – 8.21.10
 October 13, 2010
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Kaitlyn and Blake had a beautiful wedding ceremony and reception at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. Our coverage started earlier that day at the Conrad Hotel where the couple saw each other for the first time. We captured this special moment alongside our friend and talented photographer, Jessica Strickland.

Since the couple met in high school and even attended Prom together, it was only fitting that they exchanged personal vows during the ceremony. The Indiana Roof Ballroom looked stunning thanks to flowers and decor by Posh Petals and a gorgeous cake by Classic Cakes. The local band, Cousin Roger, provided the great music, and the couple finished the night with cute photo booth shots provided by Indy Photo Booths. Best wishes to Kaitlyn and Blake!

Photo by Jessica Strickland Photography

Tammy & Brian – 8.14.10
 October 13, 2010
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Tammy and Brian got married on a hot day in August at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. To keep their guests comfortable for the outdoor ceremony, the couple provided sunglasses, fans and lemonade. The groom even custom-built the cute lemonade stand, which made for a picture-perfect photo op with photographer, Jessica Strickland.

Teresa Gift and Leah McFarland of Eventfull Planning and Palm Court Design did an amazing job with all of the decor, including the balloons leading to the ceremony site, the benches scattered among the guests’ chairs and the beautiful florals. Everything provided such a lovely setting for the ceremony, which incorporated touching speeches from family members.

Jim Cerone hosted the reception and provided all of his personal touches before and after the delicious dinner prepared by Kahn’s Catering. Heavenly Sweets made a cake to look like the bride’s dress, and both the cake and the dress were stunning! Indy Photo Booths supplied crowd-pleasing entertainment with fun photos, and the couple provided popcorn as a late night snack. Congratulations to Tammy and Brian, and thanks for letting us capture your special day!

Lynette & Josh – 8.6.10
 September 13, 2010
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Lynette and Josh got married on a beautiful sunny day at Trinity Lutheran Church in Crown Point followed by a fun reception at the Strongbow Inn in Valparaiso, Indiana.

Our coverage started the night before with the rehearsal at the church and the rehearsal dinner at the White Hawk Country Club.  A couple of emotional toasts during dinner brought the bride to tears of joy.

The bride and groom were all smiles on their wedding day and took pictures with Michaela Potterbaum in the Deep River County Park nearby after the ceremony. The colorful flowers, from the bride’s dad’s farm, added a wonderful palate of bright colors to the photos.

Following their “Thriller” introduction at the reception, the couple had a nice time dancing the night away with family and friends courtesy of DJ Joe Rodenbucher.

Photo by Michaela Potterbaum Photography

Jennifer & Ryan – 7.31.10
 September 10, 2010
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Jennifer and Ryan’s wedding ceremony took place at First Baptist Church followed by a lovely reception at the Columbia Club.

Coverage started earlier that day at the Columbia Club where the bride and groom got ready to see each other for the first time, followed by some fun photos with Jennifer Driscoll on Monument Circle.

The ceremony was a more family-oriented affair, with the pastor’s wife joining him for part of the service. Jennifer and Ryan’s parents also joined the couple in prayer before their first kiss.

The Columbia Club looked fantastic thanks to consultant Leslie Jones and designer Jim Holland. (Thanks for the referral, Leslie!) The Wendy Reed Band rocked the house as usual. Loved Ryan’s traditional popping of the champagne and the spontaneous chair dance.

Photo by Jennifer Driscoll Photography

Haylee & Kyle – 7.30.10
 September 9, 2010
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Redefining the term “last-minute,” I got booked for Haylee & Kyle’s wedding in Coatesville literally the morning of the event.  Due to the ceremony being on the family’s property, I was expecting a backyard type of event and was blown away when I saw the enchanting setting.  The guests walked around a pond, through a bright red covered bridge and down a path in the woods into a clearing with hundreds of white chairs accented with peacock feather decor.  Befitting the storybook setting, the beautiful bride entered the ceremony via horse-drawn carriage.

The fun reception took place at the Dixie Chopper Conference Center in Greencastle, and it took me a few minutes to figure out that we were inside a hangar – very cool.  I loved the use of the “Cupid Shuffle” as the bridal party dance song.  Photographer Marchelle Mosley was a joy to work with as well.

Photo by Marchelle Mosley Photography

Ashley & John – 7.24.10
 September 8, 2010
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Sometimes last-minute bookings are the most fun. Ashley & John had attended a wedding a weekend or two before their own and realized they wanted to preserve the memories of their big day on video. After a cute first-look and lovely ceremony at Plainfield Christian Church, they headed downtown for photos on Monument Circle with Sara & Mallary Photography.

The reception took place at the Conrad, whose ballroom was decked out in stunning fashion with orchids provided by Hilltop Orchids. The formalities were highlighted by a surprise “first dance” arranged for John’s parents, who were not able to enjoy a first dance at their own wedding nearly 40 years ago. The great band Living Proof (whose agent Lisa Sauce of Blonde Entertainment referred this event to us) took it from there, and the guests enjoyed singing into the clever “microphones” made from mixing spoons by one of the bridesmaids.

Photo by Sara and Mallary Photography

Ragan & Gary – 7.17.10
 September 4, 2010
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In a year filled with “weddings of the year,” Ragan & Gary’s wedding and reception at the Scottish Rite Cathedral was definitely right up there, with a deeply spiritual ceremony, mind-blowing decor and an amazing couple who were sweet, humble, funny and charismatic all at the same time.  Coverage started at the rehearsal, where Gary surprised Ragan with a gift that had to be seen to be believed, followed by dinner with a view at the Skyline Club.

After preparations on the big day, everyone reconvened at the Scottish Rite, where the couple enjoyed a rare quiet moment together before some photo time with Andrew Scalini.  The gorgeous, intimate ceremony that followed in the theater probably did not prepare their guests for the extravagance that was to come, as Circle City Planners (who referred us – thanks, Darcie!), McNamara Florist, Evans Audio Visual, Thomas Catering and Heavenly Sweets all collaborated to transform the ballroom into a truly spectacular world never before seen in that elegant space.

Ragan & Gary had a memorable introduction to the reception along with the rest of their party, but saved their best entrance for after the early formalities, when they re-emerged with umbrellas and handkerchiefs to lead the guests in a French Quarter style “second line” parade.  There was one more surprise remaining for the guests, a stunning “hidden” lounge area featuring mouthwatering desserts and Indy Photo Booths‘ new “flipbook” setup, which Ragan & Gary used to hilarious effect.

Photo by Andrew Scalini