Libby & Colin – 2.16.13
 June 5, 2013
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Libby & Colin were united in a lovely ceremony and amazing reception at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. Brandon was there to capture everything from their emotional first meeting in the Tilers Room through their final dance surrounded by their loved ones in the ballroom, and everything in between. An A+ team of vendors helped to make the day extra special and fun, including our friends from Nathaniel Edmunds Photography, Lilly Lane Flowers & Events, Thomas Caterers of Distinction, and Wedding Entertainment Director Jim Cerone, who referred Libby & Colin to us.

Image by Nathaniel Edmunds Photography

More photos: http://blog.nathanieledmunds.com/2013/03/26/libby-colin/

Gauravi & Amar – 9.2.12
 December 2, 2012
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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

Anna & Matthew – 9.2.12
 November 25, 2012
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Anna & Matthew are a fun, hilarious couple who kept me in stitches throughout their ceremony and reception at the Indiana Roof Ballroom.  After preparations and a first meeting at the JW Marriott, the couple spent the afternoon dodging raindrops for photos with Nathaniel Edmunds Photography before convening at the Roof to sign their ketubah.  I loved having the ceremony in the round, which gave us some great angles to work with.

The reception was full of infectious energy from their sprinting entrance into the ballroom through their two-lap sparkler exit & horse carriage sendoff.  The Endless Summer Band kept the crowd going throughout the night, and the room looked amazing as usual thanks to consultant Leslie Jones (who referred Anna & Matthew to us) and David Strohmeyer of The Empty Vase.

Image by Nathaniel Edmunds Photography

Katie & Lance – 6.23.12
 August 30, 2012
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Tissues were mandatory at Katie & Lance’s emotional wedding and reception at the Scottish Rite Cathedral.  After a sweet first meeting in the Tiler’s Room, we roamed around downtown for some shots with Nate & Cambrie of Nathaniel Edmunds Photography.  Then came the gorgeous ceremony in the theater, which Katie’s very pregnant twin sister was able to enjoy via iPad from the hospital.  She also delivered a pre-recorded toast during the reception while sitting (again via iPad) right by Katie’s side, and there wasn’t a dry eye in the house.  The room looked fantastic with huge black ostrich feather centerpieces by Bella’s Blooms, and the service by Thomas Caterers was sublime as usual.  And for the second consecutive night, I got to film a packed dance floor courtesy of Grapevine Entertainment.

Image by Nathaniel Edmunds Photography

For more pics on NEP’s blog: http://blog.nathanieledmunds.com/2012/07/29/katie-lance-2/

Nancy & Brian – 10.1.11
 December 21, 2011
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Nancy & Brian couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day for a wedding and reception at the Meridian Hills Country Club.  Coverage began with Nancy’s preparations at the Marriott North as coordinator Rachel Dillow tended to her every need, followed by her first meeting with Brian.  Then we all headed to MHCC for more photos on the links with Nate & Tiffany from Nathaniel Edmunds Photography before settling in for a picture perfect outdoor ceremony on the club’s huge back patio.

The ballroom for the reception looked stunning with decor by The Empty Vase’s David Strohmeyer.  Nancy’s father provided nice personalized introductions for the whole bridal party, humorously nearly forgetting to introduce the newly married couple.  The live music provided by First Impression was jazzy and engaging as usual, leading to a crowded dance floor and fun night for all.

(Click here to see more photos from Nancy & Brian’s wedding day!)

Image by Nathaniel Edmunds Photography

Leslie & Matthew – 9.4.11
 December 1, 2011
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When Leslie & Matthew first booked the new JW Marriott for their wedding & reception venue, they had to wear hard hats during their site visits as the construction continued.  The JW was more than ready for their wedding day, however, and what a day it was.  Following preparations with help from planner Leslie Jones (who referred this wedding to us) and a sweet first meeting, they took lots of family pictures with Nate & Tiffany of Nathaniel Edmunds Photography before heading into the ketubah signing.

After a beautiful ceremony under a stunning chuppah and a cocktail hour overlooking Victory Field, everyone made their way into the enormous Grand Ballroom as Tim Kelley‘s gorgeous decor and Endless Summer‘s music welcomed them.  My favorite moments of the evening were when Leslie’s father surprised her with a “Glee”-style mash-up created especially for their dance, and when Matthew fulfilled a promise to his cancer-surviving grandmother that they would one day dance together at his wedding.

Photo by Nathaniel Edmunds Photography

Vanessa & Matt – 4.9.11
 May 16, 2011
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Vanessa and Matt had a beautiful ceremony at Holy Cross Church followed by a fun-filled reception at the Mavris Arts and Event Center. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Vanessa many times at the IMA and Mavris, and I was honored to be hired to film her wedding.

As always, it was great working alongside Tiffany and Nate of Nathaniel Edmunds Photography from preparations with Karen Hall & Company at the Mavris through the ceremony at Holy Cross and pictures afterwards around downtown. The reception looked spectacular due to Vanessa’s vision, brought to reality by David Strohmeyer of Empty Vase. I loved the butterflies, Chinese lanterns and tulips throughout the decor, especially on the cake by Heavenly Sweets.

The guests enjoyed Troy Hill’s Clikz Photo Booth as well as the great party music by the Souled Out Band, including a surprise reunion of Matt’s former bandmates. Vanessa and Matt couldn’t have been any sweeter, and we all had a blast working for one of our dearest friends in the industry. Congrats!

Photo by Nathaniel Edmunds Photography

Kimberly & Michael – 10.8.10
 December 8, 2010
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Kimberly and Michael had a touching ceremony at Carmel Lutheran Church, and a beautiful reception followed at the Indiana Roof Ballroom. Between the ceremony and reception, we enjoyed getting shots of the bridal party around Monument Circle with photographers Nate and Tiffany of Nathaniel Edmunds Photography.

The Indiana Roof Ballroom looked amazing thanks to flowers by Enflora, and we loved the couple’s introduction at the reception. After everyone else was introduced from the usual entrance at the back of the room, Kim and Mike surprised their guests by being introduced on stage in front of an American flag to “Born in the U.S.A.” playing through the PA. This was certainly fitting since the groom’s signature catchphrase is “America.”

Guests had great time dancing to music by Dwanna and the Primetime Band and posing for pictures in the Freezeframez photo booth. Very special thanks to family friend of the couple as well as their wedding coordinator Kathy Ray of the JW Marriott for the referral.

Congratulations Kim and Mike!

Photo by Nathaniel Edmunds Photography

Brittany & Carter – 7.10.10
 August 13, 2010
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I had eagerly been anticipating Brittany & Carter’s wedding day for quite a while, and their ceremony at Christ Church Cathedral and reception at the Skyline Club did not disappoint.  We gathered first for preparations at the Canterbury Hotel, where Kiralee of EyeMAX Makeup touched Brittany up while Carter was opening a surprise gift from the bride with some sexy boudoir pics.  After an emotional first meeting in the lobby, we walked around downtown with Tiffany and Nate of Nathaniel Edmunds Photography for some more shots.

After a lovely ceremony, we walked right across the street to Monument Circle for some more shots while Tonya Shadoan of Circle City Planners (who referred Brittany & Carter to me) put the finishing touches on the Skyline Club with some outstanding decor by Circle City Designers and Evan Audio Visual.  DJ Brian Whitis took over from there, keeping the guests glued to the dance floor with the city’s best view as the sun set over the beautiful downtown skyline.

Photo by Nathaniel Edmunds Photography

IndyVisual Wins ISES Esprit Award!
 August 9, 2010
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(“Team Effort” video submitted with ISES Esprit Award entry.)

When many of Indy’s top wedding professionals collaborated on Abbie & Gabe’s spectacular “Rock ‘N’ Roll Holiday Wedding” last fall, we knew that it was an award-worthy event. That recognition came last weekend in the form of the prestigious International Special Events Society (ISES) Esprit Award in the category of Best Team Effort, one of the evening’s top awards, and the first ever brought home to Indiana for a wedding.

Most of our nominated slate traveled to Baltimore for the Esprit Awards ceremony, which concluded Eventworld 2010, the annual ISES conference. After a fun-crammed day of shenanigans under the sun in the famous Inner Harbor, we arrived at the ceremony with some anxiety over how we would fare. The second we heard the first syllable of our entry’s name announced as the winner, we all exploded, and the high never let up from the stage to backstage photos and throughout dinner, dancing and afterwards.

Major props to our award-winning team of Circle City Planners, Nathaniel Edmunds Photography, KB Designs, Evans Audio Visual and Indy Photo Booths. Thanks as well to Crowne Plaza at Union Station, Circle City Designers and the Flying Toasters among others who made the event what it was. Of course, not of this would have been possible without a beautiful couple at the center of it all, so big thanks to Abbie & Gabe for falling in love and entrusting us with your unique vision.

Photo by Nathaniel Edmunds Photography