Black Iris Estate Wedding Planner

We’ve been loving helping Brandon + Shae plan their beautiful fall wedding at Black Iris Estate. Sara Ackermann Photography captured their engagement pictures so well. We can’t wait for their big day later this year!

Crowne Plaza at Union Station Wedding Planner

We were lucky enough to spend 2.5 years with Rachel, Alex and their families planning their wedding. We loved the time we shared with them and consider them family now. See their perfect day below!

Vendors:

Photographer: Stacy Able Photography

Wedding Planner & Designer: Plum & Poppy Weddings

Hair & Makeup: Something Blue Stylists

Florist: Accent Floral Design

Bakery: Classic Cakes

Ceremony Venue: St. John the Evangelist

Reception Venue: The Crowne Plaza at Union Station

DJ: Lakeside Entertainment

Transportation: Advanced Limousines

Black Iris Estate Modern Wedding Planner

Kaley and Mitch had a clear vision for their wedding from the very beginning! It was a dream to help bring their chic ideas to life. It wouldn’t have been possible without an amazing vendor team!

Vendors:

Photographer: Wandering Heart Photography

Wedding Planner & Designer: Plum & Poppy Weddings

Florist, Decor, Rentals: Detail & Design

Venue: Black Iris Estate

Caterer: Thomas Caterers

DJ: Marc Williams

Photo Booth: DJ Sound Solutions

Paper: Interprintations

Cake: Classic Cakes

Biltwell Event Center Wedding Planner

We love Maggie + Austin’s engagement photos from Studio Modern Image. We are loving helping them plan their 2022 wedding at the Biltwell Event Center.

Fort Wayne Wedding Planner

Kayla + Lucas had the most lovely day for their Fall wedding in Fort Wayne! We loved helping them coordinate all the wedding details. See some of our favorite pictures from their wedding day below.

Vendors:

Photographer: Conforti Photography

Wedding Coordinator: Plum & Poppy Weddings

Venue: Grand Wayne Center

Florist: Roses Bouquet

Bakery: Halls

DJ: Track 7

Videographer: Nita Media

Biltwell Wedding Planner Video

We were honored to stand by Ellen + Tommy’s side to assist them with their wedding. See their stunning teaser from Wandering Light Films. It was a magical day!

Two Part Nigerian Wedding at the Alexander and Newfields in Indianapolis Wedding Planner

We loved helping Patience + Muyiwa plan their two part wedding at the Alexander Hotel and Newfields in Indianapolis. See all the beautiful details below from their traditional Nigerian ceremony at the Alexander Hotel to their western ceremony & reception at Newfields.

Vendors:

Wedding Planner: Plum & Poppy Weddings

Venue 1: Alexander Hotel

Venue 2: Newfields

Caterer: Kahn’s Catering

Florist: RK Florals

DJ: DJ Indiana Jones

Guitarist: Ken Jehle

Biltwell Wedding Planner

Ellen + Tommy’s wedding can be summed up with one word: JOY! They were so joyful all day long. We loved their kind hearts and big dreams. See their stunning teaser below from Wandering Light Films.

Carson + Steven: Engagement Pictures

Carson + Steven are such a fun couple! We have loved getting to know them and are excited to help them celebrate their wedding next year. See their exciting roof top engagement pictures from Gene Yoon below. The groom owns a printing company so the shirt is an adorable personal touch!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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

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!

Biltwell Event Center Wedding Planner

We grew to LOVE Ellis, Mitch and both of their families through helping them plan their wedding! They were so lovely and had such fun and unique ideas for their wedding at the Biltwell Event Center. See the sneak peek images below.

Vendors:

Photographer: Arielle Peters Photography

Planner: Plum & Poppy Weddings

Ceremony Venue: Redeemer Presbyterian Church

Reception Venue: Biltwell Event Center

Caterer: Hoalgin Fine Catering

Video: Marshall Movie Maker

Hair: Tangled Up

Makeup: Olivia Rodriguez

Florist: The Empty Vase

Rental: Atmosphere’s Indy

Band: Bluewater Kings

Linens: LGI Linens

Chairs: Wow Factors

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.

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

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

BASH Wedding: Full Service Wedding Planner

We loved helping Megan + Braydon our wedding giveaway couple plan their wedding at BASH in Carmel! They were so sweet and deserving! See their beautiful wedding day highlight below. Thank you: Wandering Light Films, Conforti Photography, Accent Floral Design, Something Blue Stylists, Classic Cakes, Deoc Ensemble, Any Style Wedding Officiant, A Classic Party Rental and Jupiter & Juno.

Katrina + John Engagement Pictures: Crowne Plaza at Union Station Wedding Planner

We’re so excited for Katrina + John’s wedding at Union Station this Summer! See their beautiful sunflower filled engagement pictures from the incredibly talented Ian Borgerhoff below!