Laura & Nick – 11.17.12
 March 22, 2013
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Laura & Nick are a fun and too-cool-for-school couple who exchanged vows at St. Mary’s Catholic Church and then celebrated at the always-stunning Mavris Art & Event Center downtown. Laura looked radiant courtesy of makeup by Kiralee of EyeMAX Makeup, and photographer Jessica Strickland (who along with the Mavris referred Laura & Nick to us) took advantage with lots of fun photos of the party around Mass Ave. & White River State Park. David Strohmeyer of The Empty Vase filled the Mavris with eye-popping splendor, and the cake by Classic Cakes made a great focal point for the room. Lots of fun was had thanks to party music by DJ Sunny Moon and diversions like a cheese fountain, candy station and booth by Indy Photo Booths.

Image by Jessica Strickland Photography

More photos: http://www.jessicarstrickland.com/blog/wedding/laura-nick/

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Michelle & Clark – 11.10.12
 March 13, 2013
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Michelle & Clark exchanged vows at Asbury United Methodist Church, followed by a fun reception at The Commons in downtown Columbus, Indiana.  Coverage started with preparations at the Hotel Indigo, followed by an emotional first look on the Cummins campus and photos around downtown with Stacy Able.  Naturally, we had to squeeze in some shots with their precious pup Gizmo.  The ceremony took place against an elegant backdrop of candles, with gorgeous fall scenery behind the altar.  The reception at the Commons was presided over by DJ Alan Trisler, and the whole day ran to perfection thanks to Katina Kaisher (who referred Michelle & Clark to us) and our friends at Detail+Design.

Image by Stacy Able Photography

More photos: http://stacyable.com/blog/the-commons-in-columbus-indiana-wedding-michelle-and-clark-tie-the-knot/

Katie & Kemmon – 11.9.12
 February 22, 2013
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There is no greater honor to me than being hired by an event industry peer to capture their special day, so I was genuinely thrilled when I got the call about filming Katie & Kemmon’s big day. I’ve come to know and adore Katie throughout her years with the Crowne Plaza at Historic Union Station, and that’s where our coverage started, as the team from A Touch of Elegance helped get the couple ready for an emotional first meeting. In keeping with their balloon motif, Katie & Kemmon released two pairs of balloons into the sky, symbolizing their lost loved ones, before taking off for photos with Angel Canary.

After a beautiful ceremony at Our Lady of the Greenwood Catholic Church and a sweet visit to a memorial for Katie’s mother, everyone headed back to the Crowne Plaza’s Grand Hall for the reception, where a great team of vendor friends including Julie Acheson of Royal Creations, DJ Brian Whitis and Classic Cakes had a few surprises in store for their dear friends. Even I got into the act, surprising the couple with a same day edit that I had only decided to do earlier that day after being inspired by a huge window decal on Kemmon’s car as well as the balloon release.

Images by Angel Canary Photography

More photos: http://www.angelcanaryblog.com/2013/01/27/indianapolis-wedding-union-station/

Sarah & Jeff – 10.13.12
 January 23, 2013
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Sarah & Jeff | First Presbyterian Church & Cornerstone Center for the Arts

Hard to believe it’s been over five years since I filmed Christin & Kyle’s wedding, but it was a joy to be reunited with their families for Sarah & Jeff’s big day in Muncie.  After preparations with Karen Hall, a first meeting and some photo time with Sarah Lawhorn at First Presbyterian Church, the couple enjoyed a lovely ceremony, while some of their guests undoubtedly entertained themselves with the cute little word search puzzle in the programs.

I barely beat the rain to the Cornerstone Center for the Arts, the same place where Wedding Entertainment Director Jim Cerone and I had collaborated on Christin & Kyle’s reception five years earlier.  After a few formalities including a tear-jerking speech by the father of the bride and a cake cutting that was a “smash,” the guests were ready to tear up the dance floor once again as Mr. Cerone presided over the evening’s events with his usual professionalism.

Wish Upon a Wedding Indianapolis – Blissful Wishes Ball 2012
 January 20, 2013
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For a second straight year, I was honored to film the Blissful Wishes Ball, an annual fundraising extravaganza benefiting the Indianapolis chapter of Wish Upon a Wedding, which is a non-profit organization that provides weddings to couples facing terminal illness or life-altering circumstances.  The festivities took place at the Landmarks Center, which was stunningly transformed into an eye-popping “Arabian Nights” experience by a supremely talented team of event pros.  From the early formalities to the food, music & many other surprises, it was truly a magical evening surrounded by so many great friends, which made the footage even more fun to put together.  Best of all, the gala raised well over $20,000, ensuring that couples who truly understand the meaning of “in sickness and in health” can enjoy a beautiful wedding provided by Wish Upon a Wedding’s dedicated team of wish-granters.

To learn more about this great organization, visit http://wishuponawedding.org.

Beth & Ronan – 10.6.12
 January 9, 2013
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Beth & Ronan | Second Presbyterian Church & Woodstock Club

After a first meeting between Beth & Ronan at her family’s home, everyone headed to Second Presbyterian Church for photos with Sara Morris.  Following the ceremony, guests were greeted at the Woodstock Club for cocktails in a stunningly designed tent that only hinted at the splendor awaiting them inside the club for dinner.  The happiest father of the bride I’ve ever seen presided over the evening’s formalities before everyone moved back into the tent to dance to Lipstick Blonde‘s retro rock under another spectacular arrangement of flowers.  McNamara‘s Alan Thompson, AIFD (who referred Beth & Ronan to us) was the creative mind behind all the floral the fabulosity, and planner Anne Rogers worked hard behind the scenes to make the whole day run to perfection.

Abbey & A.J. – 9.22.12
 December 21, 2012
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Abbey & A.J. got married in a beautiful ceremony at Holy Spirit Parish, followed by a celebration with family & friends at the Ritz Charles.  Coverage started with the rehearsal dinner in The Sanctuary in Zionsville, where Nancy Noel’s life-like paintings surrounded the couple’s friends and family for a lovely dinner, highlighted by a surprise slideshow created by Abbey for A.J. and a family serenade of a cleverly customized version of “Little Drummer Boy.”

The wedding day was equally fun, with the bridal party making a pit stop at Rock Bottom Brewery after the ceremony.  The reception was held in the pavilion at the Ritz Charles, which featured gorgeous bursts of color provided by Kathy’s Kloset, and DJ Jason Fritz had no trouble keeping this festive crowd on its toes through the remainder of the night.  All of the good times were captured by photographers Jim & Lois Wyant, who kindly referred Abbey & A.J. to us.

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

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