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.

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.

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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Chicago Engagement Pictures: Indianapolis Wedding Planner

30-50% of our clients each year live out of state. That makes our job extra fun because we get engagement pictures from all over the country! Check our Ellis + Mitch’s Chicago engagement pictures from Arielle Peters Photography below. We loved their Fall 2019 Biltwell wedding that we’ve been planning!

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

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!

Wedding Giveaway Winner's: BASH Wedding Planner Carmel

We got the most fantastic group of Indianapolis wedding vendors together to give back to a deserving couple and give them the wedding of their dreams! See Megan & Braydon’s beautiful wedding day below. A HUGE thanks to our entire team:

Conforti Photography, Plum & Poppy Weddings, Accent Floral Design, Something Blue Stylists, Jupiter & Juno, Any Style Wedding Officiant, Deoc Ensemble, Classic Cakes, A Classic Party Rental, and BASH!

Elyce + Austin's Ritz Charles Garden Pavilion Wedding: Wedding Planner

We were honored to help Elyce & Austin with their beautiful wedding at the Ritz Charles chapel and garden pavilion this Summer! It was a beautiful day full of gorgeous flowers and such much fun! See all the stunning images below!

Photographer: Heather Sherrill Photography

Wedding Coordinator: Plum & Poppy Weddings

Ceremony & Reception Venue + Catering: Ritz Charles

Ceremony & Cocktail Hour Music: Simply United Band

Videographer: Bliss Video Memories

Florist: Bokay Florist

DJ: Luther Rush Hair: Hello Beautiful Hair

Makeup: Beats by Shanniese Rice

Transportation: Indy Prestige Limo

Kelli + Libby Spring Barn Wedding: Same Sex Destination Wedding Planner

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

Omni Wedding: Engagement Pictures

We have loved helping Lauren & Matt plan their upcoming wedding at the Omni! We helped Lauren’s sister years ago plan her wedding and it’s always such an honor to get to work with a family again. See their stunning engagement pictures below from Traci + Troy!

Palais Royale Wedding: South Bend Wedding Planner

Photographer: Josephiney Photography

Wedding Coordinator: Plum & Poppy Weddings

Ceremony: St. Anthony Catholic Church

Reception: Palais Royale

Caterer: Navarre Catering

Videographer: Vibe Videography

Florist: Poppy's

Band: Rod Tuffcurl & The Benchpress

Bakery: Marci's Italian Bakery

Hair & Makeup: Bang's

Transportation: Tim's Tours

Lighting: Pro Show

Black Iris Estate Wedding Planner

Christina & Brian are the sweetest couple and oh so in love! We were honored when they asked us to help them with their wedding at Black Iris Estate. Christina’s family owns Thomas Caterers which owns Black Iris Estate so we knew her wedding would be unlike any other wedding there. There were flowers everywhere, unbelievable food, a half dozen different kinds of entertainment, out of this world food, the Willow Chapel that these two have been building as a labor of love for over a year, and a dance party like none other. See just a sneak peek into their day below!

Vendors:

Venue: Black Iris Estate

Photographer: Ian Borgerhoff Photography

Coordinator: Plum & Poppy

Florist: McNamara

Lighting & Chairs: Wow Factors

Cake: Classic Cakes

Caterer: Thomas Caterers of Distinction

Videographer: Ian Borgerhoff

Entertainment: Encore Entertainment

DJ: Jim Cerone

Makeup: Julia Wadesworth

Dress: Brides by Young

Linens: BBJ

If I Have a Venue Coordinator Do I Need A Wedding Coordinator As Well?

This is such a great question that we get all the time! The simple answer is Yes! Many venues come with a venue coordinator but their role is different than ours. Their focus is on the venue and their direct responsibilities (tables, chairs, their staff). Our responsibility is your entire day: from communication with your vendors, entire day timeline creation, scheduling your vendors, confirmation of vendors week of wedding, managing your rehearsal, communicating final details to vendors the day before (your hotel room number or any last minute changes), confirming vendor arrival on wedding day, ensuring you’re ready on time, setting up any needed decor, confirm things are as they should be (we refold a lot of napkins that are not folded properly), helping solve any day of issues (we sew a lot of wedding dresses and bridesmaid dresses), orchestrating your ceremony, keeping you fed and with a cocktail in hand during photos, keeping your reception on track and prompting all involved just before their role so they’re prepared (caterer, DJ, family, and bridal party), packing up your personal items, doing your bustle, and keeping you smiling all day!

These are just a few of the things we typically do at a wedding. Each wedding is unique and requires different elements so we adjust as needed. Our extensive role is not covered by a venue coordinators list of duties. We promise you’ll be so glad you had someone whose first priority is YOU! (not giving tours on your wedding day)

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Indiana State Museum Wedding Planner

Allyson and I had so much fun planning her stunning wedding to Adam at the Indiana State Museum in Indianapolis! Like many of our clients Allyson wanted a little more help than our wedding coordination package so we added the design of her wedding to it as well. We think it came together beautifully. Allyson has such an eye for classic black tie details that we were able to help bring to life! See all the dreamy images below from Traci & Troy. A big thanks to our other vendors: Kahn’s Catering, Accent Floral Design, DJ Connection, Salon 1 4, Unique Heart Productions, and JNP Photo Booth.

Chicago Engagement Pictures: Indianapolis Wedding Planner

We have so many clients each year that live out of state and we love helping them plan their weddings from far away. It’s so fun when their wedding photographer can go to where they live and take their engagement pictures. Sara Ackermann was able to do just that for this Chicago couple and we couldn’t be more thrilled! See the beautiful summery images below! We can’t wait for their Columbia Club wedding next Spring!