Leah & Justin – 9.15.12
 December 12, 2012
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Leah & Justin were on top of the world (or Indiana, anyway) for their gorgeous ceremony & reception at D’Amore Indianapolis.  Coverage started with preparations and a first meeting at the Hilton Garden Inn followed by photos around downtown with Jennifer Driscoll, who along with D’Amore referred this sweet couple to us.  Then came the ceremony with the stunning skyline view, highlighted by readings consisting entirely of “chick flick” quotes.  The reception was a feast for the senses courtesy of decor by Bokay Florist, service by Thomas Caterers of Distinction and music by The Impalas, along with a gorgeous sunset and a surprise golf-themed birthday cake for Leah’s dad thrown in for good measure.

Image by Jennifer Driscoll Photography

Nicole & Aaron – 8.25.12
 November 16, 2012
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The Detail+Design team pulled out all the stops for Nicole & Aaron’s spectacular outdoor wedding at Chapel Square Street Park in WestClay, followed by one of the wildest receptions to hit D’Amore Indianapolis.  The vows were exchanged under a stunning chandelier provided by Evan Audio Visual as the pop culture-savvy officiant (and former IndyVisual groom) Scott Rudicel name-dropped Prince, The Beatles and Google within the first minute.  Photographer Hether Miles then followed the party to a few stops for some more photo ops while I headed downtown.

The fabulosity carried over to the reception, where Team D+D had several amazing setups awaiting the couple and their guests.  After an evening of formalities, great service by Thomas Caterers of Distinction, and music by Nicole & Aaron’s favorite blues band from St. Louis, the party was only beginning.  While some guests took advantage of the late night photo booth by Indy Photo Booths as well as our own “Confessionals” video booth, most stayed out on the dance floor as DJ Fred Lockette and percussionist Joe Meltdown tore up the afterparty until 2am.

Mary Hession’s Surprise 50th – 9.2.11
 November 21, 2011
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Photographer Erin Hession pulled out all the stops to celebrate her dear Aunt Mary’s surprise 50th birthday party at D’Amore Indianapolis.  Because Mary, owner of Canine Retreat, has such a tremendous passion for dogs, Erin set out to create a canine-themed event, hiring her friends at A Touch of Elegance, Setting the Mood, Thomas Caterers of Distinction, Classic Cakes, DJs Direct and Strike a Pose among others to create one of the most abundantly clever implementations of a theme that I have ever seen.  From the bone-shaped napkins to the two huge treat tables (only one for humans) to the “Come Sit Stay” window decals to the photo booth props (see yours truly below), not one opportunity was overlooked to make Mary feel right at home.  Her reaction to every surprise that kept on coming was priceless.  Everyone had a blast, and it was an honor to take part in yet another milestone in the lives of this wonderful, close-knit family.  (Click here to see more photos of this paw-sitively fun event!)

Photos by Erin Hession Photography