Columbus, Indiana Wedding Planner

We loved helping Jami plan her beautiful wedding along with the help of her lovely mother. Jami is a busy medical student and neither her or her mom live in Indianapolis. We were able to help them plan everything seamlessly from out of town with their crazy schedules. See all our favorite shots below.

Vendors:

Photographer: Sami Renee Photography

Wedding Planner: Plum & Poppy Weddings

Bakery: Classic Cakes

Caterer: Hanger 12

Venue: Factory 12 Event Loft

Hair & Makeup: Something Blue Stylists

Florist: Accent Floral Design

Indianapolis Wedding Planner: Charleston Engagement Pictures

We have had the pleasure of knowing Kassidy though the wedding industry for years! We are always so honored when fellow industry professionals want to work together for their own wedding. Kassidy and Anton took the most beautiful engagement pictures in Charleston this past summer with Shawna Disbrow. We can’t wait for their Black Iris Estate wedding in just a few months.

Downtown Indianapolis Wedding Planner: St. John the Evangelist & Eiteljorg Wedding

We loved helping Laura, Rafe and their families plan their beautiful fall wedding at St. John the Evangelist in Indianapolis along with their reception at the Eiteljorg. See all their beautiful images below from Meghan Harrison Photography.

Vendors:

Photographer: Meghan Harrison

Wedding Coordinator: Plum & Poppy Weddings

Ceremony Venue: St. John the Evangelist

Reception Venue: Eiteljorg

Caterer: Kahn’s Catering

Florist: The Empty Vase

The Best Ways to Wow Your Guests with Details

As wedding planners we LOVE wedding day details! Client’s often ask us what are some details they can incorporate to help wow their guests. See some of our favorite ideas for inspiration below. We also have tons of ideas on our Pinterest here.

Ceremony Details:

This arch was such a beautiful backdrop to Abigail’s ceremony. The ferns with flowers that lined the aisle were a real show stopper! We later repurposed these beautiful details to the reception. We placed the arch behind the head table and lined a beautiful staircase with these ferns. See the stunning images below.

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Place Setting Details:

Below are two images with great ceremony details. We love a beautiful charger and it can make all the difference. Menus and personalized name cutouts can make all the difference. A small flower or sprig of greenery goes a long way! We also love these specialty linens. The add a beautiful layer to the table setting.

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Paper Products:

Beautiful invitations can make for a great first impression to your guests and for beautiful images. Custom calligraphy can make an even bigger impact on your guests. Custom graphics or paintings can personalize your details even more. This wedding took place on Mackinac Island so the iconic bridge was the perfect statement but often times paintings of a family home or church can make such a statement.

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Welcome Bags:

Welcome bags are a great first impression for your guests when they check into their hotel. It’s another great place you can add personalization and include items local to the location of your wedding. The bride loved champagne so each guest got their own bottle as well as the bride’s mom’s famous homemade cookies and spicy bar nuts that were famous from the restaurant she used to be a chef at. Local taffy and a guide to the island helped make guests feel right at home.

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Different Desserts:

Wedding cake is delicious and we love that but it’s fun to switch it up or add a secondary dessert to cake. This client chose creme brûlée which was their favorite. Pies, donuts, cookies and ice cream bars are all great ideas we’ve had clients do in the past as well. Pick whatever your favorite is. The more personal the better!

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Make a Getaway:

Horse carriages are iconic to Mackinac Island so it was the perfect fit to get the couple around on wedding day. Antique cars or a limo are also great options as well!

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Dress Up Your Seat:

Let guests know exactly where you’re sitting by dressing up your seat. A little chiffon or flowers goes a long way and will make a fun focal point for the evening.

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Custom Signage:

A custom welcome sign or sign to inform guests throughout the day can make your day even more personal. Dress up your signs with some greenery or flowers to put things over the top!

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Mix Up Your Reception Centerpieces:

Incorporating different kinds of candles, fruit, or floral colors and textures can add such dimension to your table. Talk with your florist and your wedding planner, get creative!

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Creative Escort Card Alternatives:

This bride sat her guests with their names on each champagne glass in custom calligraphy. Mosaic tiles or custom cookies are also a great way to seat your guests.

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Custom Cocktail Napkins:

Mr. & Mrs. cocktail napkins were a fun touch for this client. You can also further customize them with your name or wedding date.

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Favors:

Favors are another great way to incorporate some local flare. This client used locally made fudge which the island is famous for in custom boxes. Custom popcorn bags, cookies, and home made treats are all things past guests of our clients have enjoyed!

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Black Iris Estate Wedding Planner

We had so many beautiful Summer wedding at Black Iris Estate this year and we fell more in love with the property each time we were there! Amanda, Joe and their families were so incredibly sweet and we had the best time helping them bring together their wedding while they lived in Washington, DC. See their beautiful images below.

Vendors:

Photographer: Jen Clark Photography

Wedding Coordinator: Plum & Poppy Weddings

Ceremony & Reception Venue: Black Iris Estate

Caterer: Thomas Caterers of Distinction

Florist: Mother of the Groom

Makeup: Julia Wadsworth

Cake: Classic Cakes

Columbia Club Indianapolis Wedding Planner

We loved helping Savannah & Zach plan their beautiful summer wedding at the Columbia Club in Indianapolis! See all the stunning images below.

Photographer: Amy Brown Studios

Ceremony Venue, Reception Venue, Caterer: Columbia Club

Wedding Planner: Plum & Poppy Weddings

Bakery: Classic Cakes

Hair & Makeup: Beauty Lounge

Florist: Coby Palmer Designs

DJ: DJ Connection

Crowne Plaza Union Station Downtown Indianapolis Wedding Planner

We had the best time helping Katrina + John with their beautiful Summer wedding at Crowne Plaza Union Station in downtown Indianapolis! It was the perfect day for this sweet couple. They were so gracious and kind, we were sad for their wedding to be over. See all the stunning wedding day details below from Ian Borgerhoff Photography!

Photographer: Ian Borgerhoff Photography

Ceremony & Reception Venue: Crowne Plaza Union Station

Wedding Coordinator: Plum & Poppy Weddings

Cake: Cakes by Donna

DJ: Lakeside Entertainment

Florist: Lilly Lane

Ritz Charles Chapel & Garden Pavilion Wedding Planner

We loved helping Elyce + Austin with their beautiful Summer wedding in the Ritz Charles Chapel and Garden Pavilion! See their lovely video below from Bliss Video Memories!

Marriott North Indian Fusion Wedding Planner Video

We loved helping Anisha + Thomas plan their big fun Indian Fusion wedding at the Marriott North this past Spring. We helped them select every single vibrant detail of the day and it was such a joy to work with both their families! See their beautiful video below from Cotangent!

Chatham Hills & Lindley Farmstead Wedding Planner

Abbie + Dylan had the most stunning wedding day at the Golf Club at Chatham Hills and Lindley Farmstead! We loved working with Abbie and her mom to plan their beautiful wedding! There was no detail overlooked and Abbie along with her mom have impeccable taste. See all the gorgeous details below from Joni Bilderback!

Vendors:

Photographer: Joni Bilderback

Wedding Coordinator: Plum & Poppy Weddings

Videographer: Ian Borgerhoff

Hair & Makeup: Something Blue Stylists

DJ: Jim Cerone

Florist: Graceful Hands

Decor: Detail & Design

Dessert: Nothing Bundt Cake

Ceremony Venue: Golf Club at Chatham Hills

Reception Venue: Lindley Farmstead at Chatham Hills

Plum & Poppy Weddings Video

We’re so thrilled to share this little video to give you insight into what we do from Ian Borgerhoff Cinematography! Check it out below with clips from some of our favorite weddings with his team. At venues from the JW Marriott, a private estate tent wedding, Indianapolis Central Library, the JW Marriott, and Lindley Farmstead.

Alexander Hotel and Newfields Nigerian Wedding Indianapolis: Wedding Planner

We have been enjoying every minute of helping Patience & Muyiwa plan their wedding from Washington, DC! They will have a fun filled two day celebration beginning at the Alexander Hotel on Friday and ending at Newfields at the IMA on Saturday! We’re thrilled to work alongside Danielle Harris Photography who took their beautiful engagement pictures. We can’t wait to share more of their wedding!

Hotel Covington: Covington, Ohio Wedding Planner

Helping Rebecca + Tommy with their wedding coordination was such an honor! Rebecca Shehorn is a local Indianapolis wedding photographer with beautiful taste. Whenever another vendor friend asks us for help with their wedding it’s always our highest honor. Tommy owns a super stylish, high end men’s clothing store in Indianapolis called James Dant. So we knew their day would be filled over the top style and attention to detail. We loved helping them pull together all the final details and make sure thing went off flawlessly! See their beautiful day below with a big thanks to the following team.

Vendors:

Photographer: Babe Denny

Wedding Coordinator: Plum & Poppy Weddings

Ceremony Venue, Reception Venue, Caterer: Hotel Covington

Hair & Makeup: AV Beauty Bar

Bridal Gown: Curvy Custom Bride

Groom’s Clothes: Curvy Custom Bride

Florist: Olive & Sage

Bakery: Cake Bake Shop

Donuts: Long’s Donuts

Indiana Barn Wedding Planner: Sarah & Ashraf

We had the pleasure of helping Sarah + Ashraf with their beautiful summer wedding at The Barn in Zionsville! The couple lives in DC and Ashraf is out of the country regularly for work so we made the most of their valuable time and helped them plan a flawless wedding! We loved helping them blend their two cultures by bringing in the Chicago Zaffa for a fun “bharat-like” moment into the reception entrance. See all the stunning images from Gabrielle Cheikh Photography below!

Vendors:

Photographer: Gabrielle Cheikh Photography

Wedding Coordinator: Plum & Poppy Weddings

Venue: The Barn in Zionsville

Florist: Blue Flower

Caterer: A Cut Above Catering

Hair & Makeup: Rachelle Robinson

DJ: DJ Kinetic

Band: Chicago Zaffa

The Cardinal Room Wedding Planner: Golf Club of Indiana

We loved helping Adam + Lauren plan their wedding at The Cardinal Room at the Golf Club of Indiana along with Adam’s mom who lives in Arizona. The three day weekend was full of fun details from a 125 person rehearsal dinner at Ruth’s Chris Ironworks to Nicey Treat at the shuttle pick up for guests it was fun from start to finish! See all the great details below!

Thank you: Photographer: Shelly Ruth Photography

Wedding Planner: Plum & Poppy Weddings

Florist: McNamara

Cake: Classic Cakes

Rehearsal Dinner: Ruth's Chris Ironworks

Reception Venue: The Cardinal Room at Golf Club of Indiana

Best Groomsmen Gifts: Indianapolis Wedding Planner

We’re thrilled to have Vow to Be Chic as our guest blogger this week. See their top groomsmen gifts to fit any budget below.

Choosing the right gift for your groomsmen isn’t always an easy decision because of varying personalities and likes.

However, there are plenty of options that will please all of your groomsmen without question. Each gift is a unique choice that will commemorate the day and give your groomsmen something to hold onto forever.

Often when you think groomsmen gifts, you think that you need to set aside a good sum of finance to get this gift.

That isn’t the case.

Check out these latest gifts that you can get your groomsmen without spending a fortune.

1.  Blue Panda Party Shot Glasses

               From: Amazon.com

The Blue Panda party favors shot glasses are a great choice for your groomsmen.

The set comes in a group of five and is printed in classic tuxedo to commemorate the day. Each glass is appointed a position at the wedding party and there is even one included for the groom.

Have a shot with your groomsmen before the “I do’s” and let them keep the glass as a memento of the day.

2.  Zippo Lighter

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Who doesn’t love to have a classic Zippo lighter?

A great groomsmen gift idea is being able to get the special men in your life a personalized zippo that is engraved with their names and the wedding date.

These lighters are fun for any man to have and they are made of high-quality materials that make them a foolproof gift.

3.  Personalized Notebook and Pen Set

               From: Groomsmengiftsource.com

A handy and personalized memento for your groomsmen is a notebook and pen.

Both items are the type of item that is used regularly, and that makes them a nice choice for a groomsmen gift.

Have their names and the date of the wedding inscribed on both the notebook and the pen for a continuous reminder of that special day.

The notebook has fine stitching that is both durable and classy.

4.  Bottle Breacher

               From: Bottlebreacher.com

The bullet bottle breacher is a great choice for groomsmen.

It is a sincerely masculine gift that will please anyone of your groomsmen on your wedding day.

You can have them personalized with their names and the date of the wedding to give your groomsmen a more unique gift that has meaning.

These bottle breachers are made to last.

5.  Personalized Wallet and Keychain

               From: Groomsmengiftideas.com

One excellent gift that will work for any of your groomsmen is this combination of wallet and keychain.

Both are personalized with the name and wedding date to commemorate the day, and they are practical gifts that can be used every day.

Made of high-quality materials, this gift is an excellent and safe choice for even the picky groomsmen.

6.  Lock-Back Knife

               From: Amazon.com

A lock-back knife may not be entirely practical, but it is a great choice for any groomsman.

The fine stainless steel of this knife makes it durable and elegant.

You can have the names of your groomsmen engraved on the knife. This knife is cased in a metal case for safekeeping and to help keep the knife in pristine condition.

7.  Groomsman Survival Kit

               From: Amara.com

 

The groomsman survival kit is a humorous way to bring on your wedding day with the boys.

The groomsmen will love this memento box that is filled with a variety of survival items for the day of the wedding.

There is a steel comb made for the pocket, a toothbrush, a masculine handkerchief and even shoe cleaner. Furthermore, in case your best man forgets the ring, there is a novelty wedding band.

Your groomsmen will find the humor and love in this kit.

8.  Bottle Opener

               From: Amazon.com

A simple but practical gift that the men in your wedding party can enjoy this personalized bottle opener. Not flashy or large, this gift is a great choice for a subtle memento of your special day.

A bottle opener is a handy tool to have for anyone, and this one is center wrapped in vegan leather for a touch of uniqueness and that can be personalized by getting them engraved.

9.  Bourbon Infused Coffee

               From: Johnconti.com

 

Unique is always a great way to go, and this bourbon-infused coffee is definitely unique.

For those how to love both coffee and bourbon, this gift is one that can’t be matched. Your groomsmen were chosen carefully and so should their gift.

These coffee beans have been infused in small batches with Kentucky’s classic aged bourbon that adds a touch of bang to the blend. A great gift for the men closest to you.

10.                Personalized Stainless Steel Beer Mugs

                      From: Groomsmengiftideas.com

A beer mug is a classic and timeless gift. Your groomsmen will sincerely enjoy an engraved stainless steel mug that they can use for years to come as a reminder of your special day and their part in it.

Beer mugs are a gift that any man will like to use a conversation piece while they sip their favorite brew. This high-quality mug comes in a wood gift box to make it even more special.

Choose the best groomsmen gifts you can possibly find for the special men in your life as a commemoration for your special day.

You can choose unique or personalized gifts that your groomsmen can hold onto for years to come. Say thank you with any of these gifts that will cost more or less $30 apiece.

Chicago Wedding Planner: Palmer House Styled Shoot

We love planning destination weddings and Chicago is one of our favorite cities so doing a shoot with Amy Mulder Photography at the Palmer House seemed like the perfect fit! We assembled a fantastic team of pros and knocked it out of the park. See all the stunning images below!

Vendors:

Photographer: Amy Mulder Photography

Wedding Planner & Designer: Plum & Poppy Weddings

Hair & Makeup: Gold Plaited

Invites: Minted Stylists: Belle Custom Atelier

Rentals: Halls Rentals

Linens: BBJ

Venue: Palmer House

Florist: Erin McCormack

Cake: Amy Beck Designs

Pantone 2020 Color of the Year: Classic Blue

We are always so intrigued each year to find out the Pantone color of the year. Some brides really embrace it and it can be a lot of fun to get inspired. See some of our favorite inspiration below. There isn’t a lot out there yet which always makes truly planning something unique even more exciting! What is inspiring you this year?

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Summer Black Iris Estate Wedding Planner

We loved helping this incredibly kind and generous family put together their beautiful wedding at Black Iris Estate! We planned the wedding that represented the couple’s own personal style and love for fun! See all the beautiful details below!

Thank you to our entire team who made it all possible:

Photographer: Jessika Feltz Photography

Wedding Planner & Designer: Plum & Poppy Weddings

Paper Products: Jupiter & Juno

Hair & Makeup: Something Blue Stylists

Venue: Black Iris Estate

Caterer: Thomas Caterers of Distinction

Florist: Accent Floral Design

Wedding Dress: Marie Gabriel Couture

Videographer: MK Wedding Story

DJ: Jim Cerone

Ceremony Music: Deoc Ensemble

Bakery: Confectioneiress

Transportation: Advanced Limousine

Elegant Summer Newfields Wedding: Wedding Planner

We had the best time helping Kamya & Bernard pull together their beautiful Newfields at the IMA wedding ceremony & reception. They were the most kind and gracious couple and we loved every minute of getting to know them and helping them pull off the perfect wedding celebration! See all the beautiful details below from their ceremony at the Lily Terrace to their intimate reception.

Thank you to our amazing team: Photographer: Bobbi Photo

Wedding Coordinator: Plum & Poppy Weddings

Florist: Lilly Lane

DJ: Jim Cerone

Hair & Makeup: Something Blue Stylists

Caterer & Bakery: Kahn's Catering

Venue: Newfields at the Indianapolis Museum of Art