CEREMONY Zionsville Presbyterian Church // RECEPTION Private Residence // PLANNER & FLORIST Detail+Design // PHOTOGRAPHER Nathaniel Edmunds Photography // STATIONERY Pomp & Polish // MUSIC Encore Entertainment // AV & LIGHTING Evans Audio-Visual // CATERING Empyrean Catering // CAKE Classic Cakes // DJ DJs Direct // PHOTO BOOTH Magic Mirror Photo Booth // TRANSPORTATION Antique Limo

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Venue Black Iris Estate // Designer Early Design Ideas // Day-Of Coordinator Plum & Poppy Weddings // Photographer Ian Borgerhoff Photography // Florist McNamara Florist // Music Encore Entertainment // Ceremony Audio & DJ Jim Cerone // Lighting Evans Audio Visual // Rentals Wow Factors // Caterer Thomas Caterers of Distinction // Cake Classic Cakes

Image by Ian Borgerhoff Photography

Ceremony Cornerstone Lutheran Church // Reception Lindley Farmstead at Chatham Hills // Planner & Decor Detail+Design // Photographer Stacy Able Photography // Caterer Ritz Charles // Tables Wow Factors // Linens BBJ Linen // Lighting Evans Audio Visual // Live Music Encore Entertainment // DJ Synthesis Entertainment

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Ceremony & Reception Venue Laurel Hall // Planner Eventfull Planning // Photographer Nathaniel Edmunds Photography // Hair & Makeup La Dolce Salon & Spa // Florist Posh Petals // Decor Atmospheres Indy // Linens Chair Covers and Linens // Rentals A Classic Party Rental // Paperie KB Design // Ceremony Music Encore Entertainment // Caterer Empyrean Events and Catering // DJ Jim Cerone

Image by Nathaniel Edmunds Photography

On the eve of the annual International Special Events Society Indiana Chapter’s annual educational conference, I had the pleasure of joining many of my favorite event industry colleagues from the Indiana chapter and around the country for our annual Masters Dinner.  This was a literal feast for all the senses, a spectacular, immersive experience that none of us will soon forget.

Venue Wow Factors // Planner & Decor Detail + Design // Caterer Empyrean Events & Catering // AV Evans Audio-Visual // Music Encore Entertainment // Rentals A Class Party Rental // Branding KB Designs

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I had been anxiously awaiting this day ever since I got the scoop that our friends at Thomas Caterers were going to buy the former Buggs Temple and convert it into Canal 337, a cool new event space at the end of the canal downtown.  Even though I was able to sneak in a couple of shoots the week prior, this opening event was so special given all the unthinkable amount of work that had gone into this labor of love.  Needless to say, everything looked spectacular, and it was a pleasure to film and experience Canal 337 alongside so many industry friends while collaborating with Erin Hession, Jessica Strickland, Detail + Design, Evans Audio Visual, Encore Entertainment and of course Thomas Caterers to make this opening event so grand!

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(More images: http://www.jessicarstrickland.com/blog/wedding/canal-337/)

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Images by Erin Hession Photography

(More images: http://erinhession.com/2014/06/08/canal-337s-grand-opening/)

Ashley & Josh took over every nook and cranny of the Scottish Rite Cathedral for a truly epic wedding day. The ceremony was moved indoors due to a rainy forecast, but Gene Huddleson (who referred this fantastic event to us) and his Detail+Design team executed their backup plan to perfection, with the Evans Audio Visual gang helping to bring more than a touch of the outdoors with them. The orchestra by Encore Entertainment set an elegant tone for the ceremony, and Ashley’s stunning dress was a highlight in itself, judging by the reaction of the crowd.

The reception decor in the ballroom was equally jaw-dropping, with an eclectic medley of tables (including some cool new ones by Wow Factors) and towering centerpieces surrounding a majestic cake by Classic Cakes. Photographer Hether Miles and I had a field day capturing all this splendor. The service by Thomas Caterers was spotless as usual, and the R&B music by the Chicago Catz was purr-fect for this party crowd. The “afterglow” in the South Lounge concluded the evening with a fun club vibe, complete with an outdoor cigar lounge.