Lauren & Ryan – 6.15.13
 August 3, 2013
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Lauren & Ryan are a wonderful, faith-filled couple who exchanged vows at Second Presbyterian Church before celebrating their union at D’Amore Indianapolis. Coverage started with the rehearsal, followed by a fun, Texas-sized hoedown dinner in a full-sized basketball gym on a relative’s property.

The wedding day was filled with moments both surreal & magical, from the way a gust of wind lifted Lauren veil right off her head to a moving moment of prayer while holding hands without seeing each other prior to the ceremony. The reception was filled with surprises as well, my favorite of which was Ryan (a college quarterback) removing the garter from Lauren…with a football wrapped in it!

Kudos to an amazing vendor team, including photographer Shelly Valentine, Palmer Kelley Designs, the Thomas Caterers team, Heavenly Sweets, Indy Photo Booths – and especially Wedding Entertainment Director Jim Cerone and planner Jeanne Milan, both of whom referred this All-American couple to us.

Image by Shelly Valentine Photography

Hilary & Travis – 8.4.12
 October 16, 2012
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The Soldiers & Sailors Monument provided a majestic backdrop for Hilary & Travis’ ceremony on the first floor of the Columbia Club as well as their reception in the Crystal Terrace on the third floor.  It was hard not to smile at the start of the ceremony when a family friend sang “Today I Met the Boy I’m Gonna Marry” while Travis nervously awaited the entrance of his stunning bride.

After some photos on Monument Circle with Andrew Scalini, the action moved to the Crystal Terrace, where the guests enjoyed amazing service, a photo booth by Indy Photo Booths, and great live party music by Zanna-doo.  Consultant Leslie Jones (who referred Hilary & Travis to us) did a masterful job behind the scenes, and Tim Kelley of Palmer Kelley Designs filled the room with an ambiance that provided an elegant balance to the stunning chandeliers overhead.

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

Rania & Jeff – 10.2.10
 November 30, 2010
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Rania and Jeff celebrated their wedding day at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Although the weather that day was dreary, it didn’t dampen their spirits in the slightest. The warm feeling of love surrounded the beautiful couple as we captured their “first look” and bridal party photos with talented photographer Kiera Dubach.

Since the couple met on the tennis court, some fun touches included pictures taken with tennis rackets and a groom’s cake in the shape of a tennis ball.

The ceremony and reception went flawlessly thanks to fabulous coordination by A Touch of Elegance, and all of the florals from Palmer Kelley were just stunning. Kahn’s Catering provided an unbelievable array of delicious food, and Mike Degler of SDI Sound kept the tunes spinning and the dance floor full.

Thanks to Hope Oaks for the referral, and thanks to Rania and Jeff for inviting us to capture your special day. Best wishes to you always.

Photo by kieraphoto

Rachel & Hale – 10/24/09
 January 29, 2010
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It was an extravagant spectacle right out of Hollywood with the coolest, most down to earth couple at the center of it all. Ten years after shooting Rachel’s 16th birthday party, I had the pleasure of being there for another milestone as she and Hale became one at the Crowne Plaza at Historic Union Station.

Coverage started with a superb rehearsal dinner at the Indianapolis Museum of Art the night before, then continued in the 14 West penthouse the following morning as Leslie Jones helped Rachel get ready for the big day. Meanwhile, the amazing team of Premier Events‘ David Jackson, Palmer Kelly Design and Evans Audio-Visual all topped themselves in completely transforming the Grand Hall at Union Station.

After an eloquent ceremony officiated by spiritual author Marianne Williamson, the guests were treated to fabulous dinner entertainment by the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and the Indiana Ballet Company. Then New York party band Starlight Orchestra took the stage and simply blew us all away. It was a treat of a lifetime to work with so much talent, along with friends like Jennifer Driscoll, Sunny Moon and Indy Photo Booths.

I won’t be posting a video clip, so hopefully these fabulous detail and decor shots from Jennifer’s blog post will convey at least a taste of the beauty and magnitude of this most unforgettable day in celebration of a wonderful couple.