Colin + Grace: Luxurious Backyard Wedding Planner

We had so much fun helping Grace + Colin along with their parents plan this luxurious and elaborate backyard wedding at Grace’s parent’s home in Carmel. We put out literal fires the week of the wedding and handled SO many curveballs. It was all incredibly worth it to make this perfect day happen for a fantastic set of families! A very large vendor team worked all week long at the family’s home to bring things together. See the magic below!

Vendors:

Photographer: Janay Evalisce Photography

Wedding Planner & Designer: Plum & Poppy Weddings

Videographer: Timeless Productions

Florist: Accent Floral Design

Rentals: A Classic Party Rental

Lighting, AV, DJ, Power: NBE Event Group

Decor: Atmospheres Indy

Furniture: Violet Vintage

Caterer: Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering

Makeup: Allier Beauty

Hair: Indie Bridal Co

Bakery: Classic Cakes

Paperie: Noteworthy Expressions

Valet: Tier 1 Valet Luxury

Restrooms: Hoosier Portables

Additional Rentals: Wow Factors

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!

Omni Severin Hotel Indianapolis Wedding Planner

Beth has the most lovely time helping this sweet family for their second daughter’s wedding that we’ve been fortunate enough to be apart of at the Omni Severin Hotel in Indianapolis! See all the beautiful highlights below.

Vendors:

Photographer: Traci + Troy

Coordinator: Plum & Poppy

Ceremony Venue: St. Francis St. Clare

Reception Venue: Omni Severin Hotel Indianapolis

Videographer: Vibe Videography

Bakery: Simply Perfection

Band: Sly Band

Florist: McNamara

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

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.

North Indian Wedding at Marriott North Indianapolis: Indian Wedding Planner

Anisha + Thomas had two fantastic wedding days! A Catholic wedding last August and this big beautiful North Indian wedding below this April at the Marriott North. See all their stunning pictures below from Jessica Strickland Photography! We couldn’t have done it without our amazing team:

Photographer: Jessica Strickland Photography
Wedding Planner: Plum & Poppy Weddings
Caterer: India Garden
Venue: Marriott North
Florist: McNamara
Hair & Makeup: Cache Ellis
Decor: Atmospheres Indy
Videographer: Cotangent
DJ: DJ Mavi
Cake: Classic Cakes
Horse: Graceful Equines

Embassy Suites Plainfield: Indianapolis Wedding Planner

We had so much fun helping the incredible team at the Embassy Suites in Plainfield plan their grand opening celebration. We loved designing the rehearsal dinner as well as wedding reception spaces. See all the fun pictures below!!

Vendors:

Photographer: Nathaniel Edmunds Photography

Venue: Embassy Suites Plainfield

Wedding Planner & Designer: Plum & Poppy Weddings

Cake: Classic Cakes

Paper Products: Noteworthy Expressions

Lights, Draping, Balloons: Atmospheres Indy

Chiavari Chairs, Chargers: A Classic Party Rental

Flowers: Special Occasions by Chrissy

Linens: LGI Linens

Christina + Brian: Black Iris Estate Wedding Planner

We are so excited to help Christina + Brian celebrate this July at Black Iris Estate! Christina’s parents own Thomas Caterers so we were honored when they asked us to help plan her fantastic wedding! We can’t wait for all the amazing details. Prepare to be blown away! Thank you Ian Borgerhoff for the beautiful engagement pictures of this loving couple! I can’t remember the last time I saw two people so in love. AND they live and work together! A match made in heaven!

Carmel, Indiana Private Estate Wedding Planner

Laura & Sam had the most gorgeous private estate wedding! On 40+ acres with a stunning pond in Carmel, IN. A big white tent sat at the bottom of a hill just behind the home on the property. Guests were treated to the most beautiful setting followed by a killer dance party! We had a wonderful time planning their wedding with the two of them and their families. See some of our favorite images below. Thanks to: Photographer: Sara Ackermann Photography Coordinator: Plum & Poppy Weddings Caterer: City BBQ Florist: Oberer's Flowers Tent & Rental: Indiana Wedding Decorators Band: Ripple Effect Cake: Classic Cakes Transportation: Reserve Car Services Inc. Bartender: The Perfect Pour & More Inc. Reception: Private Estate