Brooke & Alex – 9.20.14
 November 17, 2014
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Brooke & Alex’s wedding and reception at D’Amore Indianapolis was so much fun to film, starting with capturing the preparations alongside Ian Borgerhoff Photography (who along with D’Amore referred this event to us) at the Conrad Indianapolis and a first look in the Kite penthouse suite.  The ceremony was short and sweet, accompanied by one of the most breathtaking views in the state.  The reception featured amazing decor by Enflora, terrific dinner service by Thomas Caterers, cake by Taylor’s Bakery and live music by the First Impression Band, which had the crowd rocking well into the evening as coordinator Julie Doyle of D&G Signature Events oversaw every last detail of this special day.

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Image by Ian Borgerhoff Photography

IndyVisual Nominated for ISES Esprit Award!
 June 19, 2013
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IndyVisual is honored to announce that for the fourth consecutive year, we have been nominated for an ISES (International Special Events Society) Esprit Award, including the third straight year for Best Videography!  The Esprit Awards are considered the Oscars of the event industry, and to be recognized as one of the world’s top three videographers once again is a tremendous honor.

We are also excited that our friends Gene Huddleson at Detail+Design, Tiffany Stoner of Nathaniel Edmunds Photography (our Team Effort co-winner in 2010) and Leigh Anne Elliott of the Children’s Museum have also been nominated, two of them for other events that we filmed as well. Winners will be announced at ISES LIVE 2013 in the Bahamas on August 24.

Art of the Table – 3.4.12
 March 26, 2012
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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
Bridget & Chad – 9.3.11
 November 26, 2011
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Bridget & Chad are a fun couple who love a good party, so it was only fitting that their wedding day at the Scottish Rite Cathedral was more than just an occasion for two to become one – it was also the party of the year.  After a first look in the Tilers Room, the couple went off for photos with Hether Miles and then returned to preview the spectacular ballroom and practice their first dance.  After exchanging vows in the beautifully transformed theater, they returned to the ballroom for the first dance as their surprised guests looked down from their cocktail hour on the mezzanine level.

Everyone had a blast during the reception, which was filled with a lots of sweet family moments, personal touches, superb service by Thomas Caterers of Distinction and great music by DJ Freddie Lockett with percussionist Joe Melton amping up the beats while some guests made their way to one of the Indy Photo Booths.  But that was merely the warm-up, as the South Lounge was converted into a virtual nightclub for a wild afterparty (vodka snow cones, cotton candy & caricatures were among the surprises) with music by DJ Orion that kept everyone hopping until 2 a.m.

Bridget’s brother J Scot Reid, himself an event planner, entrusted the day’s events & decor to the Detail+Design team of Gene Huddleson and Monica Richard, who did an amazing job transforming not just one but three separate spaces.  I was honored to be included with this A team, which gave me a lot of spectacular sights – and memories – to film.

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

Christina & Kyle – 8.27.11
 November 10, 2011
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I had such a blast filming Marie & Jay’s wedding last year, so I was very excited to get the chance to film another wedding in the Martin family up at the Tippecanoe Lake Country Club in northern Indiana.  In fact, family played a huge role throughout the day, with a cousin coordinating the wedding, an aunt doing the flowers, another aunt & uncle hosting the reception, etc.  Best of all, Christina’s mom was the matron of honor, her dad was the officiant, and Kyle’s dad was the best man.

After a sweet first meeting followed by pictures with photographer Nicole Mehl, we squeezed in a beautiful outdoor ceremony in between storms, and then raced down in golf carts to a lakeside beach for a toasts and more photos.  The reception featured an amazing slideshow, great music courtesy of Dance N’ Sound, the biggest dessert spread I’ve ever seen, and a wonderful couple at the center of it all.

Photo by Nicole Mehl Photography

(See Nicole Mehl’s photos here!)

Erin & Enrique – 8.20.11
 October 26, 2011
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Erin & Enrique were a very fun and energetic couple who tied the knot in one of downtown Indy’s newest (so new it’s not really open until 2012) and most unique venues, the Sanctuary on Penn.   Following the ceremony in the former church’s old sanctuary space, we went out for photos with the venue’s new owner, Captured Art Photography‘s Scott Wheeler.  Meanwhile, the guests mingled in the cocktail plaza while the main space was flipped into a nice reception setup.

David Boyce of Platinum DJ Productions pumped up the crowd with boxing announcer style introductions, and the energy never waned throughout the night.  My favorite moment was the first dance, which featured not one but two surprise song switches that showed off the couple’s considerable dancing abilities.  I was thrilled to be one of the few “outside” vendors to get an early inside preview of this unique full-service wedding venue, where brides have the flexibility of either having all of their wedding services arranged by the venue or bringing in outside vendors other than the caterer.  Best wishes to the Sanctuary on Penn as well as to Erin & Enrique!

Olivia & Andrew – 8.13.11
 October 25, 2011
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Olivia & Andrew enjoyed a gorgeous and emotional wedding ceremony at the Ritz Charles chapel before celebrating in an epic reception in the adjacent pavilion.  Laurie captured all the special moments alongside photographer Jennifer Clark as the bride and groom incorporated a couple of unique touches like the sand ceremony and private communion into the ceremony.  The chapel was beautifully transformed by David Strohmeyer of The Empty Vase, which only hinted at his complete reinvention of the pavilion for the reception, including the draped ceiling and the tall trees and centerpieces that filled the space.  AMS Entertainment filled the evening with music that kept the crowd going strong right through Olivia & Andrew’s farewell.

Lindsey & Danny – 8.13.11
 October 19, 2011
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Lindsey & Danny are one of the most hilarious couples I’ve ever worked with, and their wedding day at my old stomping grounds of Bloomington, Indiana was full of fun, laughter and perfect weather.  After a sweet first meeting at the Wells House, a popular Indiana University hotspot filled with romantic tradition, we headed around campus for photos with Lisa Walker Photography‘s team on the way to the ceremony at First United Methodist Church.
The reception took place inside the Indiana Memorial Union‘s Alumni Hall, which was amazingly adorned by consultant and designer Cathy Teeters, who referred Lindsey & Danny to us.  For the second time in two years, we got to see a Bloomington reception get rocked by the terrific band Stretta out of Nashville, who nearly had the show stolen from them by the happy couple when they got onstage for a couple of showstoppers.
Caitlin & Preston – 8.5.11
 September 1, 2011
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Caitlin & Preston exchanged vows at the beautiful St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church in Westfield before heading to the Indianapolis Museum of Art for an amazing reception. The Disney fairy tale-themed tables mixed in nicely with touches by Knox Flower Shop located in Frankfort, Indiana. The guests were entertained throughout the evening with dinner service by Nourish Cafe, a slideshow by Astra Creative, music by Lakeside Entertainment and a photo booth by Strike a Pose. We had the pleasure of filming Caitlin’s brother Andrew’s wedding a few years ago, so it was great to catch up with this wonderful family. Congratulations!

Photo by Astra Creative