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When your incredibly talented wedding industry friend Gabrielle Cheikh Photography hires you to help her with her wedding it's a huge honor! Then when her and her sweet fiance jet off to the desert outside of Las Vegas for engagement pictures you just get way too excited! See their stunning images below from the talented Gaby J Photography! We can't wait for their eclectic wedding this Fall!
We were so excited to find out Pantone's color of the year for 2018! We love it! The color they selected is Ultra Violet. We can see this coming through in everything from bridesmaid dresses to flowers and paper products. Such a fun color that can be blended with softer neutrals and act as a pop of color or it can be embraced with other bright colors to shine for a summery wedding! We can't wait to see how our clients are inspired to use it in 2018.
We loved helping Alyssa + Tyler plan their beautiful wedding at The Oakwood Resort on Lake Wawasee! IT was a dreamy day full of lush florals, subtle rustic and nautical touches and lots of heartfelt stories about this wonderful couple! See their video below from Northernlight Filmworks. A big thanks to the entire team: Conforti Photography, The Oakwood Resort, Accent Floral Design, A Party Apart, Sassie Cakes, and Jim Cerone!
We are thrilled to help coordinate Kathy + Dan's wedding in downtown Indianapolis next Spring at the Cyrus Place in Indianapolis! We love their fun and light hearted engagement pictures from Molly Connor Photography. We can't wait for all the fun next year!
We loved helping Elizabeth + Mike by coordinating their September 2017 wedding at the beautiful Black Iris Estate in Carmel, IN! Mike works in events for a living so the couple knew how important a wedding coordinator was to them from the beginning. They had a beautiful day full of fun and nerdy details including Harry Potter and Star Wars details. See all the stunning images and vendor list below.
Vendors:
Photographer: stewart imagery | photography by stephanie stewar
Coordinator: Plum & Poppy Wedding
Ceremony & Reception Venue: Black Iris Estat
Caterer: Thomas Caterers of Distinction
Florist: McNamara Floris
Cake: Classic Cake
Pie: My Sugar Pi
DJ: DJ Connectio
Photo Booth: Viral Booth of Indianapolis LL
We have been loving help Tess + Ryan plan their 2018 downtown Indianapolis wedding! Below are some of their stunning engagement pictures from Conforti Photography! We can't wait to see them walk down the aisle next Fall at the Statehouse and their stunning reception at the Eiteljorg!
We're so excited to share Hannah + Joe's beautiful downtown Indianapolis engagement pictures from the wildly talented Chloe Luka Photography! We can't wait to coordinate their August 2018 wedding in Indianapolis! See some of our favorite images below :)
We have loved getting to know Amanda + Rory as we help them plan their 2018 downtown Indianapolis wedding! We LOVE their Fall engagement pictures below from Jackie Santana Photography! We’re so excited for their Indiana Historical Society wedding!
We loved helping Natalie and her mom plan all the beautiful details for her wedding to Chris! It was a beautiful sun drenched day full of happy tears at the best first look ever and lots of fun! See their highlight video below from Unique Heart Productions! Thank you to our entire team: Conforti Photography, Something Blue Stylists, Marie Gabriel Couture, Classic Cakes, and the Hyatt Regency!
We're thrilled to share a bit more about our wonderful team member Beth McHugh! She brings so much happiness to our team and our clients! Find out more about her below.
· Tell us a little about you.
One of my favorite words is JOY, and I try to live my life with that in mind. I am so fortunate to have an amazing family, (I have the most adorable granddaughter, who lights up our life), incredible friends and the opportunity to work with ridiculously talented professionals. Currently, I am planning our daughter's wedding, and so, once again, I am the Mother of the Bride, and loving every minute of it!
· What’s your go to Starbucks order?
A vanilla bean scone, please.....and then a quick trip to McDonalds for a large diet coke with extra ice. Forgive me, coffee just isn't my thing!
· What’s your favorite part about being a wedding planner?
If I had to choose my favorite part of this job, it would be the relationships I get to create with the couples I work with. Getting to know my clients in the midst of planning something so personal and significant – learning about who they are as individuals and then finding ways to reflect that in their wedding design – it is very rewarding.
· What’s your favorite place to travel?
Anywhere there is a beach. Give me the sun, sand, a good book and my family any day....and maybe some sangria wouldn't hurt!
· What’s your favorite part of a wedding day?
This is a hard one, I have many. For me, the sweetest and most emotional moment of the day is the Bride and Groom's first look. It is a private, intimate few minutes, before the wedding party and family joins them, that is just for the two of them. It is a quiet, very special moment, usually, followed by a few happy tears.
· What’s your favorite place to have dinner out in Indianapolis?
My new favorite restaurant is Vida. Their menu offers an array of incredible tasty options. I love their wall of greens and their wine pairings.
· What’s your best advice to couples on their wedding day?
This is your day, so breathe, eat, enjoy, soak everything in and nothing important will happen without the two of you.
· What’s your favorite memory from your own wedding?
Oh, another hard question, I loved our wedding day. One of the most special moments was when Mike & I were exchanging our vows. It was as if there wasn't anyone else in the church, holding hands, repeating the vows, it felt so right. And it must have been, we have been married for 28 years!
We love reliving Diem + Tyler's beautiful wedding day with this video from MK Wedding Story! Matt captured their day beautifully! We loved helping them coordinate all the details to ensure their day was flawless from start to finish! In the video you'll hear parts of a letter Tyler's dad wrote to him before he passed away so have your tissues ready! It was a touching sentiment on a beautiful day! Check out their Scottish Rite Cathedral ceremony and Union Station Indianapolis reception below.
We loved helping Katie + Scott coordinate their Fall 2017 wedding at Canal 337! Katie was detailed oriented and kind which we adore in a client! She had impeccable taste which led a stunning day that ran smoothly! We loved being able to help keep things running on time and navigating small bumps in the road throughout the day. See all the stunning images below from this fantastic couple's sweet day!
Vendors:
Wedding Pictures: Stacy Able Photography
Coordinator: Plum & Poppy Weddings
Venue: CANAL 337
Gown: Marie Gabriel Couture Bridal
Caterer: Thomas Caterers of Distinction
Florist: Grounded Plant & Floral Co
Hair & Makeup: Something Blue Stylists
Band: 12 South Band Corporate Events Weddings Nashville
Cake: Confectioneiress Cupcakes & Sweets
Bridesmaids: Bella Bridesmaids (Indianapolis)
Invites: Bluebird Paper Company
Zoe + Ben lived in Canada while we planned their beautiful backyard wedding at Zoe's parent's home in Indianapolis. So we made the most of each visit home and planned a stunning day full of very personal and unique touches to make it feel like their own. Ben is a chef so food was of the utmost importance. We wowed guests with an unbelievable meal followed by a sprawling display of pastries. See all the beautiful details below! Full vendor list at the bottom.
Vendors:
Photographer: Jennifer Van Elk Photography
Planner & Designer: Plum & Poppy Weddings
Caterer: Epicureans Catering
Dessert: Gallery Pastry Shop
Ceremony Venue: Highland Country Club
Reception Venue: Private Estate
Florist: JP Parker
Rental: A Classic Party Rental
Lighting: Wow Factors
DJ: Lakeside Entertainment
Hair & Makeup: Something Blue Stylists
Pianist: Encore Entertainment
We were honored to help Kate + Jimmy with their Canal 337 wedding in downtown Indianapolis on July 29, 2017. Kate + Jimmy live in California so we did all the planning leading up to the big day from a couple thousand miles apart. This is a common occurrence for us so it was no big deal and we were happy to be along for their journey. We helped them through a few logistical sticking points and made sure the day was perfect! It was truly and honor to have helped them coordinate their stunning Canal 337 wedding! See all the beautiful images below from Jennifer Van Elk Photography. Full vendor list at the bottom of this blog post.
Vendors:
Photographer: Jennifer Van Elk Photography
Coordinator: Plum & Poppy
Ceremony & Reception Venue: Canal 337
Donuts: Long's Bakery
Florist: Woven Blooms
Hair & Makeup: Beauty by Crystal
Caterer: Thomas Caterers of Distnction
DJ: AMS Entertainment
We had such a wonderful time helping Mary + Matt plan their D'Amore wedding in Indianapolis this past July! Mary + Matt truly planned this wedding together the entire way. They wanted a sophisticated and elegant day that their guests would remember. There was a subtle theme of the Royal Wedding which we had so much fun incorporating. From the flower girl dresses, wedding cake, signature cocktail, and Mary's dress! It was a beautiful day! They are both busy professionals so we were able to help make the most of their time as we planned their wedding. It was a smooth process and we definitely accounted for every detail. See all the great shots below from Erin Hession Photography!
Vendors:
Photographer: Erin Hession Photography
Planner & Designer: Plum & Poppy Weddings
Ceremony Venue: St. John the Evangelist
Reception Venue: D'Amore
DJ: Jim Cerone
Cake: Classic Cakes
Caterer: Thomas Caterers of Distinction
Transportation: Advanced Limousines
Hair & Makeup: Karen Hall & Co
Florist: JP Parker
I was so fortunate to help plan Soha's wedding in 2017 as well as her brother's earlier in the year. Her family halfway adopted me throughout the process. They were so incredibly kind and generous with me and I feel incredibly blessed to have shared in their two children's journey! This wedding was the first time I ever asked to be included in a family picture that's how connected I feel to them all. Soha and Daniyal lived out of town so her family and I did a great deal of the planning while they were both busy with work. We had the pleasure of planning this reception at the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis. Their staff makes planning an incredibly elaborate event for 500 people a breeze! We had many vendors who all worked together beautifully to ensure this day was perfect! See how beautifully it all came together and my favorite family photo below :)
Vendors:
Photographer: Conforti Photography
Planner & Designer: Plum & Poppy Weddings
Videographer: Unique Heart Productions
Hair: Karen Hall & Co
Makeup: Brushworks By Dima
Saturday Venue: JW Marriott Indianapolis
Friday & Saturday Caterer: Anmol Barbecue Restaurant
Saturday Caterer: JW Marriott Indianapolis
Cake: The Cakehole
Florist: McNamara Florist
Friday Decor and Pipe & Drape: Atmospheres Indy
Lighting: NBE Event Group
Carriage: Yellow Rose Carriages
DJ, Uplights, Dancers: Naveen Productions
We loved helping Soha + Daniyal plan their wedding long distance. They both lived out of town which always presents a few challenges but it's something we're very familiar with so we can help to ease the process. Soha's family was very involved in planning things as they're local so we had a multitude of meetings with them and then with the bride and groom whenever they were in town. Soha is a doctor like many of our clients so her busy schedule makes it hard for her to get away from work. This is a way that we can help our clients out immensely by making the most of their time and doing much of the leg work for them. It turned out to be a beautiful vibrant day that you can see below. Soha's family really wanted to transform 502 E Event Center so we implored lots of elaborate lighting to alter the space. The smart lights allowed us to change the lighting throughout the night based on what was happening as well which made for a lot of fun during all the performances! It was a beautiful evening celebrating Pakistani traditions in the best way!
Vendors:
Photographer: Conforti Photography
Planner & Designer: Plum & Poppy Weddings
Videographer: Unique Heart Productions
Hair: Karen Hall & Co
Makeup: Brushworks By Dima
Friday Venue: 502 East Event Centre
Friday & Saturday Caterer: Anmol Barbecue Restaurant
Friday Decor: Atmospheres Indy
Lighting: NBE Event Group
DJ, Uplights, Dancers: Naveen Productions
We were honored to share our thoughts on social media's influence on weddings with the IBJ a few weeks back. Whenever someone wants an experienced industry professionals perspective we're thrilled to share our thoughts after 6 years of helping clients say "I Do"! See the fun article here! We were also thrilled they chose images from Jacquie + JJ's big day to accompany the article. Thank you SB Childs Photography, Scottish Rite Cathedral, Thomas Caterers, and Pomp & Bloom for the beautiful images!
We loved helping Laura + Ben plan their beautiful day at the Ritz Charles in their Garden Pavilion! The couple lives just a bit outside of Indianapolis so we would make the most of their visits to the city to check lots of items off our wedding planning to do list. Each visit was a joy! Laura's mom was very involved in planning even though she lives in California. We would conference call her in to each of our meetings so we could have her insight and keep her in the loop! Laura and Ben had a love for one another that is very uncommon. I loved watching them show each other great kindness and grace! They were a joy to be around every step of the way! They were so sweet and I will truly miss working with them and their kind families! See all their stunning images below from the big day! We put together an incredible vendor team to make it all happen and I'm so thankful for all their hard work!
Vendors: Photographer: Brynn Kristin Photography
Planner & Designer: Plum & Poppy Weddings
Florist: Accent Floral Design LLC
Hair & Makeup: Something Blue Stylists
Videographer: Cotangent
Venue, Catering, Cake: Ritz Charles, Inc.
DJ: Lakeside Entertainment
Ceremony Music: The Innocenti Strings LLC
Transportation: Aadvanced Limousines of Indianapolis
We're so thrilled to see this very sweet couple's wedding video! We loved helping them plan their beautiful wedding at the Ritz Charles in Carmel, IN. Laura's mom lives in California and Laura lives outside of Indianapolis so we did all our meetings with mom on conference calls so we could keep her in the loop. It turned out beautifully from the florals to their chair sashes! See all the dreamy details below including 1,000 paper cranes! We loved incorporating this beautiful Japanese tradition into their wedding ceremony and reception! The couple folded all 1,000 of these by hand (Laura says Ben folded at least 750 of them)! Thank you Cotangent, Brynn Kristin Photography, Accent Floral Design LLC, Something Blue Stylists, Lakeside Entertainment, Ritz Charles, Inc., The Innocenti Strings LLC, and Aadvanced Limousines!
