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Zach & Marie ~ August 15, 2009
November 16th, 2009 {No Comments »}
Picturesque
Zach & Marie
Marie Putting On Her Veil
There She Is…The BEAUTIFUL Marie!
Marie & Her Sister, Bonnie
The GORGEOUS Bridesmaids
Marie & Her Family

The FABULOUS Groom

Zach Walking Along The Grounds Of Coxhall Gardens

Zach & The Guys

More Of The Guys

Zach’s AWESOME Parents Terry & Amy
They are such sweet people and were so gracious to us!

Zach & His Siblings

Zach’s Family

There Is The AMAZING Mother Of The Bride, Sherry, Being Escorted By Her Wonderful Son In Law, Nathan

Ring Bearer, Conner & Flower Girl, Elizabeth

Zach Anxiously Waiting For Marie

This Is One Of My FAVORITE Pictures…I LOVE Father Daughter Pictures

Marie & Her AMAZING Dad, David

A Look From Above

Sherry & Amy Lighting The Unity Candle

Exchanging Vows

Zach & Marie Lighting The Unity Candle

Marie’s Brother In Law, Nathan, Played “Can’t Help Falling In Love” By Elvis Presley

Yay! You Are Married!

The Wedding Party

This Looks Like It Is Out Of A Story Book! Love It!

The Reception Site
The Ceremony & Reception Were At Coxhall Gardens In Carmel

Inside The Tent

The Rings…So BEAUTIFUL!

The STUNNING Cake

A Full View Of The Cake

Mr. & Mrs.

Guests Welcoming Zach & Marie

Zach & Marie…So Sweet!

This Picture Just Melts My Heart! They Are So In Love!

Marie & Her Dad, David, After Their Father Daughter Dance

Bonnie & Her Dad, David
Sherry & David

They Were A Dancing Group

The Reception Site When The Sun Is Setting

I LOVE This Picture! So Cute!

Dancing The Night Away

So Cute!

The Dance Floor Was FULL All Night Long

Having A GREAT Time

The Reception Site At Night
The Pathway To The Get Away Car Was Lined With Luminaries…We Had All Of The Guests Line The Walkway & Then They All Lit Their Sparklers As Zach & Marie Made Their Way Down The Pathway…It Was So Neat!

Marie & Zach Were Driven Away In Marie’s Dad, David’s Vintage Car…Isn’t It So Cool?

This is day was a long time in the making! We worked with Marie & Sherry for quite a while and it was such a blessing to be able to! We had monthly meetings which were so fun and really kept things moving all the time! Marie had a good idea of what she had in mind so we took what she had and worked together to just enhance her vision!
Wouldn’t you know…it was like the hottest weekend in August! But, all started well with the rehearsal and then the FABULOUS rehearsal dinner at Plums Upper Room In Zionsville provided by Zach’s AWESOME parents, Terry & Amy!
Wedding day came so fast but was so relaxing and free flowing! Everything ran on time and went off without a hitch! Everything was absolutely BEAUTIFUL and everyone (especially Marie) looked FABULOUS!
The day was so fun! Everyone was sweating like crazy due to the heat but it didn’t stop anyone…the dance floor was PACKED all night long!
Vendors Who Helped Make Zach & Marie’s Day So Spectacular Include…
  • Classic Cakes ~ You can never go wrong the ladies at Classic Cakes! They are so WONDERFUL to work with and ALWAYS provide such EXCELLENT cakes! Always so delicious and beautiful!
  • Coxhall Gardens (Ritz Charles Catering) ~ Everyone at The Ritz does such an OUTSTANDING job! Their staff is so WONDERFUL to work with and went above and beyond to make Zach & Marie’s day SPECTACULAR!
  • DJ’s Direct ~ Jeremy did a good job of keeping the dance party alive and going all night long!
  • Simple Elegance Florist ~ Lynne & Fran did a GREAT job with the florals for Zach & Marie’s wedding!
  • Lemongrass Photography ~ Jessica & her assistant, Megan, were absolutely FABULOUS! We have worked with Jessica before and just love her! They are so easy to work with and as you can tell…I had a difficult time deciding which photos to choose! I wanted to put them all up!
  • Wedding Paper Divas ~ All their paper products are just AWESOME!

A BIG Thank You to all of the vendors! It definitely takes a dedicated team to make weddings run flawlessly and I think we came up with an excellent combination! The day was so FABULOUS and everything went FLAWLESSLY (Although it was HOT, HOT, HOT outside!)!

Our Crew For This Wedding…Glenda, Deborah, Karrie & Kelsey
We had two weddings this weekend so my mom, Deborah, was the lead coordinator for this event! It was fun because we had Glenda (our usual assistant…love her…she is amazing!) and then we added my other aunt (Karrie) and my cousin (Kelsey)! It was fun to bring them into the business and they did a wonderful job!

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE This Picture! So Sweet!

Zach & Marie ~ What we can we say…we just love you guys! It was such a pleasure to work with you guys! We absolutely LOVED our monthly meetings with Marie & Sherry! It really gave us a chance to develop such an outstanding friendship. You two are so in love and it shows in your simple touches and sparkling eyes…it is just beautiful! The two of you are such FABULOUS individuals and are surrounded by such OUTSTANDING family and friends! We felt truly blessed to be a part of your special day and we can’t say THANK YOU enough! We wish you nothing but the best! Here’s to a lifetime of love, laughter and happiness!

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Mike & Nicole ~ July 18, 2009
November 11th, 2009 {No Comments »}
Taking Time To Smell The Roses!
Mike & Nicole
Nicole & Her Mom, Merigail
Mike & His Daughter, Alecia
The Ceremony Site

Harpist, Sharon Watson

Nicole & Her Dad, Robert

Mike & Nicole In Prayer

Cocktail Hour

One Tablescape In The Arabian Room

Cake Table

The BEAUTIFUL Cake

So Much Detail!
We worked with Mike, Nicole & Nicole’s mom, Merigail, for well over a year. We received a phone call from Nicole and she had just had their beautiful baby, Nolan, and they were living in the state of Washington. So, we met with Merigail, who resides in the Indianapolis area and the rest is as they say…history! Planning went really well and as you can see everything turned out so BEAUTIFUL!
Wedding day was such an easy going and relaxing day! Everyone arrived on time and everyone was able to truly just enjoy the day!
Throughout the planning process we became such great friends and it was so fun to see everything come together and be beyond their expectations! We couldn’t ask for nicer people to work with from the couple, to the parents, to the grandparents, to the FABULOUS vendors!
Here are the vendors who helped transform Mike & Nicole’s vision to reality…
  • Sweet Seductions (Cake) – Paige is truly the best! We absolutely LOVE working with her! She is so personable and creative. She truly loves what she does and it shows in her masterpieces!
  • Sharon Watson Music (Harpist) – Sharon did an outstanding job with the ceremony music!
  • Johnny Winn is Nicole’s uncle and he provided the music for the reception!
  • Bokay Florist – Angie…we just LOVE her too! She is so creative and again…absolutely loves her job and it shows! She ALWAYS goes above and beyond for every bride!
  • Mode Salon & Becky Lee Naylor did the hair & make-up for Nicole
  • Rodney Williams performed the ceremony
  • Carrie’s Clicks – Carrie was the photographer for the evening. She was so sweet and took some great shots throughout the day!
  • Paper By Appointment provided the stationary for Mike & Nicole’s big day
  • Men’s Wearhouse provided the tuxes for the guys
  • Murat Shrine Temple – I cannot say enough good things about Patti & Jason and their staff! They are absolutely FABULOUS to work with and went above and beyond to make sure that the event was everything Mike & Nicole envisioned! Not only were the people amazing, but the space is just BEAUTIFUL! I loved the “stars” in ceiling…such a beautiful touch!

I could go on and on about how FABULOUS this family and their vendors were to work with! We had such a great time throughout the planning process and I think it really showed in the finished product!

Mike & Nicole – You two are so WONDERFUL together! You are two of the nicest and sweetest people we have met. You can truly see the love you have for each other in your eyes and it is so sweet to see the two of you interact! We wish you nothing but the best as you move forward in your life journey together as husband and wife! We wish you a lifetime of love, laughter and happiness! Nicole…best of luck in your journey to becoming a doctor…you can do it girl! Please stay in touch!

Merigail – You were such an integral part of the planning process so we wanted to thank you for all of your hard work and dedication throughout this process! Mike & Nicole are so lucky to have you in their lives! All the best!

Here Are Some Additional Photos That I Took With My Camera…

The Ceremony Site

Nicole’s Dad, Robert, Giving Her Away To Mike

One Tablescape In The Arabian Room

Another Tablescape In The Arabian Room

Place Settings

Mike & Nicole’s Sweetheart Table

Mike & Nicole’s Sweetheart Table

The Cake

The Cake Up Close

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Marc & Becky ~ July 11, 2009
November 11th, 2009 {2 Comments »}
STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL!
Marc and Becky are such a fabulous couple and we truly enjoyed working with and getting to know them! Early on in their engagement we received a call from Becky’s dad, Bill, wanting assistance in planning his daughter’s wedding. Bill and Ellen (Becky’s parents) live a few hours away and wanted someone closer to the Indianapolis area to help make Marc and Becky’s wedding day vision come to life.
The one thing Becky knew for sure from the beginning of the planning process was that she didn’t want to get married anywhere other than the Indiana Roof Ballroom. Because Becky is a school teacher and didn’t have a lot of time to plan during the school year, a year prior to their wedding we had a marathon day of vendor meetings. We had Bill, Ellen and Becky (and as I recall Marc was able to meet with a few of the vendors after work) come to our house and they were able to meet with multiple vendors from each major wedding category. After all of those meetings, they were able to narrow down who they wanted to work with and we were able to move forward with all of the contracts. We had a few other vendor meetings here and there but we had virtually everything nailed down before Becky returned to school!
Truthfully~Marc, Becky and Becky’s parents were such a pleasure to work with! They were all so nice, generous and appreciative. They were excellent at completing their “wedding homework.” They made decisions and just went with it…making the planning process that much smoother.
When it came time for wedding day…all went perfectly. Becky and her girls began the day in a suite at Embassy Suites. The girls had breakfast and then Karen Hall & Company came to pamper them with gorgeous hair and makeup! Both the guys and girls had delicious Jimmy Johns for lunch. Vendors began arriving around 2:00pm to begin getting the Indiana Roof Ballroom ready for the event filled evening. The room served a dual purpose of ceremony and reception site. All of the staff at the Indiana Roof Ballroom were beyond amazing and truly bent over backwards to make sure that this event was perfect! Prior to pictures, Angie and her staff at Bokay Florist outdid themselves with the ceremony decor. It was stunningly beautiful and provided such a romantic atmosphere.
Marc and Becky decided not to see each other prior to the wedding so Marc and his guys had their photos taken first. Marc and Becky hired Karen Bowling Photography to capture their big day! Karen and her daughter, Rachel are so much fun to work with and as you can see provided outstanding photos and memories to last a lifetime. While Marc was getting his photos taken, Dianne with A Fitting Creation was helping Becky step into her dress. Once Marc’s photos were complete, it was time for Becky and her girls.
After photos were complete, Markey’s set the ceremony lighting and all of the candles were lit! All of the attendants took their places and guests began to arrive. Once guests were seated the processional began. Bob and Colleen with Disc Turner’s did a wonderful job with the music for the ceremony. Becky and her dad, Bill, looked stunning! It is one of my absolute favorite moments to see the father-of-the-bride and the bride right before they walk down the aisle! I guess it is just because I am such a daddy’s girl, but it always chokes me up a little bit! The ceremony was absolutely beautiful! Everyone looked amazing and Justin (their officiant) did an outstanding job!
Cocktail hour was fun! They had big band music playing, a video montage showing, amazingly delicious hors d’oeuvres and a signature drink (Pink Cosmopolitan). The wedding party went outside for photos (it had poured down rain the entire day but it cleared up during the ceremony…just in time for photos)! All of the vendors worked quickly to get the ballroom flipped so that it was perfectly set up when the guests entered.
The wedding party entered into the Chicago Bulls Theme and then it was time for Marc and Becky! Prior to their entrance their was a thunderstorm with lightening (not really…it is all sound and lighting effects)! Once the thunderstorm ended the song Thunderstruck by A/C D/C began playing and Marc and Becky entered the ballroom! Marc and Becky then cut their beautiful cake from Classic Cakes. Following that, Marc and Becky shared their first dance. They wanted to make it special so they took dance lessons and performed their choreographed dance to…That’s How Strong My Love Is by Otis Redding. They were so nervous about their dance but they did a fantastic job and it was so special to watch! After a welcome and a prayer it was time to eat. The food was absolutely delicious! The Indiana Roof Ballroom is top notch and began the evening with a salad march…always impressive to watch and makes such a wonderful impression on the guests!
Following dinner, it was time for toasts! Bill, Becky’s dad, gave a wonderful and heartfelt toasts (again, I am partial…love the whole daddy/daughter moments!). After all of the toasts, it was time for special dances (which included a wonderfully choreographed dance performed Becky and her dad, Bill) and then the dance floor was open for the duration of the evening! Bob and Colleen of Disc Turner’s did a fantastic job with the music. The dance floor was full and everyone had a wonderful time! Becky had her bouquet toss off of a balcony! She truly looked like a princess up there!
The evening went by too fast! They ended night with the song, The Last Dance by Donna Summer…it was a wonderful way to end a magical day! Marc and Becky arranged for Carey Limo to provide a LimoBus to take guests to the after party at The Elbow Room!
Marc and Becky’s day was truly beautiful and a dream come true! We worked for over a year to make sure that everything went perfectly…and perfectly it went!
Becky~She is just GORGEOUS!
The back of the dress
One of my absolute favorite photos
The STUNNING flowers
Becky and the girls looking sassy!
Bill and Ellen (Becky’s Parents)
Marc~Looking Handsome!
Such a good picture of Marc
Marc and the guys
The BEAUTIFUL ceremony site…ah…just looks so romantic
Becky before she went down the aisle
Becky and her dad, Bill ~ LOVE this picture
So cute…I love how Marc can’t take his eyes off of Becky
The Aisle
The Wedding Party
Marc and the ladies
Becky and the men
The entrance into the Indiana Roof Ballroom
Escort Cards
Cocktail Table
Glasses lining the bar
Cocktail Napkins
The Reception Site ~ So BEAUTIFUL
The Head Table
A peak at Marc & Becky
Centerpiece
Signature Drink (Pink Cosmo) with their favors (Pink M&M’s & Peanuts)
Centerpiece
Menu in a napkin fold with a photo card
Cake ~ It was STUNNING
Are they not the cutest couple ever? ~ You can see how in love they are!
Their First Dance
Becky and her dad, Bill
The Bouquet Toss
Dancing
So Sweet!
Here are the incredible vendors who helped to make Marc & Becky’s day magical…
  • A Fitting Creation ~ Dianne was fabulous to work with! She was on-site to make sure that Becky’s dress was impeccable!
  • Markey’s Rental & Staging ~ Brian and his team always do such an outstanding job with event lighting! Lighting makes such a huge difference in a space and can truly create and change an atmosphere.
  • Classic Cakes ~ ALWAYS awesome in presentation and taste!
  • Disc Turner’s Mobile DJ ~ Bob & Colleen are AMAZING at their job and so much fun to be around! They always do a fabulous job and really know how to keep the party moving all night long!
  • Bokay Florist ~ Angie & her staff are second to none! They are just FABULOUS and I never have enough words to express just how great they are! Not only are the wonderful visionaries but they are the sweetest people as well!
  • Karen Hall & Company ~ Karen & her staff are just AWESOME! They always make our brides, bridesmaids & mothers look BEAUTIFUL!
  • A Classic Party Rental ~ They are always so easy to work with and provide a wonderful product and service to our clients!
  • Karen Bowling Photography ~ Karen & Rachel are so much fun! They are so easy and nice to work with! As you can see they do a FABULOUS job!
  • Paper By Appointment ~ Michele is so easy and wonderful to work with! She has a ton of options to choose from and the cutest little office!
  • Carey Indiana Limousines ~ ALWAYS awesome! They are so very nice to work with and provide fabulous service!
  • Indiana Roof Ballroom ~ Antonia & her staff were just AWESOME! We truly enjoyed working with each and every one of them! Obviously this space speaks for itself…it is beautiful and ornate. The food was WONDERFUL as well! They are definitely top notch and it is definitely a must see space!

Marc and Becky ~ We can’t thank you enough for allowing us to be such an integral part of your special day! We feel truly blessed to have gotten to know both of you as well as your families! You are both such amazing individuals and the love between the two of you is evident! You guys are so patient and loving towards one another and it was so nice to see you two together because you both just lit up when the other entered the room! We truly hope that the two of you have a long, happy, healthy and prosperous life together full of adventure, fun and lots of laughter! Please stay in touch!

Bill and Ellen ~ Thank you for allowing us to be a part of Marc and Becky’s special day! It was a pleasure to meet you and an honor to work with you, your daughter and your son-in-law! You are both such wonderful and caring people and we feel so blessed that you chose us to help you! Please stay in touch!

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Will & Kennie ~ June 6, 2009
November 3rd, 2009 {1 Comment »}
“The Perfect Pear”

Kennie…Looking BEAUTIFUL On Wedding Day!

Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church

Memorial Table

Ah…Looking At These Pictures Just Makes Me Smile…Kennie ALWAYS Puts A Smile On My Face!

Peek-A-Boo

Kennie & Maid-of-Honor, Yommier

Just GORGEOUS

Kennie BEAUTIFULLY Showing Off Her Custom Gown

Will Reading A Note From Kennie And Opening Up His Gift!
Kennie Got Him Cuff-Links That Have A Photo Of Will’s Father In Them!

Kennie Opening Her Gift!

Last Minute Touch Ups

Ring Shot…Their Rings Are BEAUTIFUL

Some Of The Hostesses That Helped Out Throughout The Day

Kennie Walking Down The Aisle :)

A Photo From The Balcony

Vows

Yay! You’re MARRIED!

Group Shot On The Circle

The Gobo As People Enter Into The Ballroom

Part Of The Room

One Tablescape

Second Tablescape

Third Tablescape

Cake…Complete With A Fountain

Cake Topper

The Sweetheart Table

Decor At The Sweetheart Table

Love Them!

All Of The Guests Were Invited To The Dance Floor & They Formed A Circle…Not Expecting That They Were Going To Be Doing The Hokey Pokey…Everyone Did It & Had A Great Time!

It Was Ayanna (Bridesmaid) & Her Husband, T.J.’s 11 Year Anniversary So Kennie Gave An Eye Watering Speech About Their Love & Friendship & Then Presented Them With An Anniversary Cake! Kennie & Will Also Planned For Ayanna & T.J. To Share In A Special “Eleven Year” Dance…It Was So Sweet!

Gettin’ Down :)

Look At Those Moves Will :)

Everyone Having A WONDERFUL Time

I LOVE The Smiles…So Sweet!
Will & Kennie had one interesting day! Will had spent the day before in Kentucky watching his daughter graduate high school which left Kennie, her bridesmaids and us to get everything ready on rehearsal day! But, we got it all taken care of and wedding day came early in the morning! The day was BEAUTIFUL and I just can’t say enough about how FABULOUS Kennie & Will along with their wedding party and parents looked! Everything turned out so GORGEOUS and all of the guest seemed blown away by the decor!
We worked with Kennie & Will for a long time on this wedding (14 or 15 months)! They had a clear idea of what they wanted and they went for it! I LOVE to see the faces of the bride and groom’s when they see their vision become reality! We had such a WONDERFUL time planning this wedding with Kennie & Will. They are so much FUN and they ALWAYS make us laugh and put a smile on our face! Not only are they wonderful together but they are surrounded by OUTSTANDING individuals that I just cannot say enough about! This was one of the most fun we have had and we LOVED working with Kennie & Will!
The day was so great and I wish that it had lasted longer!
Here are the vendors who helped transform their vision to their reality…
  • Swank Audio Visuals – I cannot say enough good things about Mark and his team! They did a WONDERFUL job with the gobo and uplighting! FABULOUS…FABULOUS!
  • Sweet Seductions (Cake) – Paige…there are not enough wonderful words to say about Paige! She is as sweet as her cakes! She is so OUTSTANDING to work with and ALWAYS provides the most BEAUTIFUL cakes!
  • Disc Turner’s Mobile DJ – Bob & Colleen are BEYOND FABULOUS! We LOVE working with them. They ALWAYS provide great service and they are so much FUN!
  • Bokay Florist – Angie…OUTSTANDING, FABULOUS, BEAUTIFUL, GORGEOUS, FRESH, CREATIVE…the list goes on and on! We LOVE working with Angie! She is truly GIFTED!
  • Karen Hall & Company – As ALWAYS…FABULOUS work! Kennie and her girls looked AMAZING!
  • 2nd Floor Studio – Cady took the pictures and Morgan took the video! They are so professional and wonderful to work with! I loved looking back through all of the photos and as you can tell I had a difficult time choosing! Ah…when I see Kennie & Will it just brings a smile to my face and I am thankful to Cady and Morgan for capturing their day so beautifully.
  • Hilton Indianapolis Downtown – Becky and her team were FABULOUS! They were so patient with us and truly went above and beyond to provide Kennie & Will with their wedding day dreams!
  • Carey Indy Limousines – FABULOUS as always!
Will & Kennie…THANK YOU for allowing us to share in your big day! We truly ENJOYED getting to know the two of you and your family and friends. You two are PERFECTLY matched! We truly LOVE you guys and wish you nothing but the best in your life together! Keep smiling and keep laughing! Keep in touch! God Bless :)

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