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

Maggie & Ben rang in the new year in style with a wedding ceremony at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, followed by a reception at the Conrad Indianapolis. This was no ordinary reception, as designer David Reilich and McNamara Florist‘s Alan Thompson, AIFD created a unique communal atmosphere highlighted by long never-ending tables lined with florals and candles. The Endless Summer Band kept the crowd going strong throughout the night, and then kicked it into an even higher gear after the midnight countdown. It was fun as always working with Amanda & Nate of Turtle Pond Photography, and big thanks to the Conrad’s Amanda Spicer for the last-minute referral!

Image by Turtle Pond Photography

A year after filming the wedding of Caleb’s sister Haylee, I had the pleasure of capturing Caleb & Chelsea’s wedding at Northview Christian Church in Danville, followed by their reception at the Washington Township Pavilion Center in Avon.  After the couple’s first meeting at the altar, we all headed to the Hendricks County Court House for some photos with Barry Lewis of BPL Images in the stunning atrium.  Then we returned to the church for their beautiful ceremony and a sparkler exit.  An Eiffel Tower structure added a touch of Paris to the pavilion, and Evan of DJs Direct kept the party in full swing, even as the happy couple stepped away for a few fun shots in the Happy Snaps Photobooth.

Photo by BPL Images