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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
COVID 19 causing chaos with your wedding plans? We’re here to help! Let us walk you through the necessary steps below.
We’ve helped a dozen or so clients reschedule their weddings until later in 2020. If you keep you wedding in the same year you likely won’t incur any fees with your vendors. Postponing until the next year can come at additional costs.
Where to start?
Work with your venue to find dates they still have available. Being flexible and maybe selecting a Friday or off peak month like November will help to ensure that all your vendors can make the change with you.
Reach out to all your vendors to make sure the new date works for them.
Formally switch the date with your venue then follow suit with your vendors. You will likely need to sign new contracts or addendums with each vendor to secure the new date. Don’t forget your rehearsal dinner too!
Inform your guests. Depending on how soon your wedding is will determine the best way to inform your guests. We’ve had clients send formal printed information like what’s below. We’ve also had clients whose weddings were very soon so they let people know via phone and email. Do whatever makes the most sense for you and your guests.
Change your hotel block. Most hotels are allowing you to transfer hotel blocks if they have availability without penalty. There may be a different rate but you can usually still keep your rooms with them.
Update your timeline with any needed changes based on the date change. Did you pick a Friday instead of a Saturday? Maybe you are having a later ceremony or the mass time is different?
Communicate any pertinent changes to your vendors.
Take a break! Once all the immediate work is done you should have time to take a break. This is all so stressful and we appreciate how challenging it was so give yourself time to breath and relax. Plan a “stay at home” date night or Zoom and drink wine with your bridesmaids. You deserve a break and with a later wedding date you should have plenty of time to take one.
Find out more about what wedding insurance is the best here.
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
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
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!
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
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.
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.
From: Dodoburd.com
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
When we got the email from two brides living in Australia wanting a super fun barn wedding we jumped at the chance to help clients from the other side of the world! Other than a few oddly timed phone calls due to the crazy time difference it was a breeze thanks to these two sweethearts and their families! See their stunning wedding below including a yellow school bus which is apparently the “most American thing” which all the Aussies loved!
Photographer: Amanda DeBusk Photography
Wedding Coordinator: Plum & Poppy Weddings
Venue: The Barn in Zionsville
Florist: Accent Floral Design
Hair & Makeup: Go Ahead and Blush
DJ: Tracey Cantrell
Caterer: Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering
