We loved helping plan this fun engagement party at Industry! Thank you Leah Tribbett Productions for these great images and My Yellow Rickshaw for making this party fun! Arcade services provided some fun activities for guests throughout the night.
New Year's Eve Crowne Plaza at Union Station Wedding Planner
We loved helping plan this beautiful New Year’s Eve wedding at The Crowne Plaza at Union Station in Indianapolis. New Year’s weddings are so fun and playful. We get to use elements we don’t otherwise and it’s such a joy to plan. See all the beautiful details below from Abby + Jade’s New Year’s Eve wedding extravaganza!
Vendors: Photographer: Danielle Harris Photography Wedding Planner: Plum & Poppy Weddings Florist: McNamara Florist Carmel Ceremony music: Deoc Ensemble Live Painter: Melissa Spears Huff Band: Final Say Hair: Wild Horses Makeup: Kathryn's Bridal Bar Bridal Gown: Marie Gabriel Couture Lighting: Markeys Linens: LGI Linens Invites: Noteworthy Expressions
Tinker House Events Wedding Planner
We loved helping Stephanie and Dan with their Tinker House Events Wedding. See everything from their engagement pictures to wedding day from Gabrielle Cheikh Photography below.
Vendors:
Wedding Photographer: Gabrielle Cheikh Photography
Wedding Planner: Plum & Poppy Weddings
Venue: Tinker House Events
Catering: Jugs
Florist: Bella Sorella
Hair: Indy Maine
Makeup: Blush & Bobby Pins
DJ: Matt Wade
Dessert: Pots & Pans and Classic Cakes
Scottish Rite Cathedral Wedding Planner
Our team loved helping Carley + Connor with their beautiful fall wedding at Meridian Street Methodist & Scottish Rite Cathedral. See some of our favorites from Danielle Harris below.
Vendors:
Photographer: Danielle Harris Photography
Wedding Coordinator: Plum & Poppy Weddings
Ceremony Venue: Meridian Street Methodist
Reception Venue: Scottish Rite Cathedral
Caterer: Kahn's Catering
Bakery: Classic Cakes
Band: Impalas
Decor: Atmosphere's Indy
Florist: Solstice Floral
Mavris Arts & Events Wedding Planner
We loved helping Abbey + Paul by coordinating their wedding at the Mavris Arts & Events Center. It was a beautiful late summer day! See some sneak peeks below from Danielle Harris Photography.
Vendors:
Photographer: Danielle Harris
Wedding Coordinator: Plum & Poppy Weddings
Florist: McNamara
Venue: Mavris Arts & Events Center
Bakery: Classic Cakes
Band: Blue Water Kings
Black Iris Estate Wedding Planner
Kaley was the greatest joy to work with! She was the life of the party and brought so much joy to the process as well as wedding day! See a sneak peek of her & Mitch’s day below.
Vendors:
Photographer: Wandering Heart Photography
Wedding Planner: Plum & Poppy Weddings
Venue: Black Iris Estate
Bakery: Classic Cakes
Floral & Rental: Detail & Design
Rentals: Wow Factors
DJ: Marc Williams
Photo Booth: DJ Sound Solutions
Caterer: Thomas Caterers of Distinction
Ceremony Musicians: Deoc Ensemble
Transportation: Antique Limo
West Clay Meeting House Wedding Planner
We loved helping Carolina + Jamie celebrate their beautiful wedding at the West Clay Meeting House. Jamie’s daughter officiated their ceremony and needless to say it was a tear jerker. See some of our favorites below.
Vendors:
Photographer: Molly Connor Photography
Wedding Coordinator: Plum & Poppy Weddings
Venue: West Clay Meeting House
Caterer: Sahm’s
Bakery: Classic Cakes
Florist: McNamara
Band: My Yellow Rickshaw
Indianapolis Wedding Planner
I helped Olivia’s sister plan her wedding years ago at the Alexander Hotel. So I was honored when she asked me to help her with her wedding at Region’s Tower. Olivia is so smart and fun! She was a joy to work with every step of the way. Andy was so kind and supportive. See their beautiful wedding sneak peek below.
Vendors:
Crowe’s Eye Photography
Plum & Poppy Weddings
Leslie White Hair & Makeup
JPS Events at Region’s Tower
Classic Cakes
Private Estate Tent Wedding Planner
Kathy and I had so much fun planning her wedding. We cried at our first meeting and many times after that. Lots of happy tears involved in planning this long awaited wedding! Kathy and Josh live on a farm and Kathy grew all the flowers for their wedding. Their wedding was on Josh’s parents’ nearby farm in a big tent and it was perfect. Brightly colored flowers adorned every inch of the property! It was a bright and cheery day, just like Kathy! Tent weddings are immensely complex and we love helping clients attend to every detail from the non glamorous things like power and trash removal to fun stuff like flowers and lighting. See some photos from their beautiful day below.
Vendors:
Photography: Peter Jonathan Images
Wedding Planner: Plum & Poppy Weddings
Rentals: A Classic Party Rental
Lighting: Heinzman
Florist: Knox Florals
Caterer: LA Cafe
The Knot Best of Weddings 2020: Wedding Planner
2020 has been such a challenging year for vendors and clients. We have been so fortunate to be able to help clients pivot and celebrate in many different ways. We have been blessed to receive so many wonderful reviews which led to us winning The Knot’s Best of Weddings award. We are thankful for our amazing team who adapted every step of the way and clients who were gracious and kind during such stressful times. Check out all our amazing client reviews on our reviews tab :)
Conrad Hotel Indianapolis Wedding Planner
We LOVED working with Alicia and John to plan their wedding. They are two of the most incredibly kind and self sacrificing people. John is a veteran and now firefighter and Alicia is a teacher. We are so grateful for all they do for our community and it was our honor to walk by their side during this entire process. See a glimpse into their Conrad Hotel Indianapolis wedding below along with a few shots of their engagement pictures.
Vendors:
Photographer: Beth Waterman Photography
DJ: Jim Cerone
Venue: Conrad Hotel Wedding
Wedding Planner: Plum & Poppy Weddings
Florist: Lilly Lane
Makeup: Andrew Elliot
Lake Wawasee Elopement
We loved helping Wes & Alden plan their beautiful Lake Wawasee elopement. Thanks to a great team of flexible vendors who made their dreams come true.
Vendors:
Photographer: Gabrielle Cheikh Photography
Wedding Planner: Plum & Poppy Weddings
Videographer: Wandering Light Filmworks
Hair & Makeup: Something Blue Stylists
Florist: Accent Floral Design
Tent: A Party Apart
Donuts: Rise N Roll
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.
Ellen + Tommy: Biltwell Wedding Planner
Ellen + Tommy are the sweetest, smiliest couple! They handled every curveball with grace and a smile. Their wedding was postponed from the spring to summer then drastically shrank in size due to local restrictions within two weeks of their wedding. It was a wild ride but we were so happy to be apart of their day and were sad to see them go. See their beautiful day below.
“I don’t think 3500 characters will cover what Sarah and her team did for me. As a COVID bride you’d expect endless amounts of stress or sorrows but Sarah made everything so much easier for me, she became a true friend and confidant during a time of uncertainty and fear. Every PIVOT we experienced felt so smooth and she intimately helped me plan three different weddings, including decreasing our headcount from 150 to 50 two weeks before our wedding. I still get emotional thinking about the journey that brought us to our DREAM of a day and it was all thanks to Sarah. She went beyond her typical day of coordinator and I am so grateful for who she is and what care she provides for each of her brides. Thank you so much Sarah!!!” - review from the bride on The Knot
Vendors:
Photographer: Rebecca Shehorn Photography
Videographer: Wandering Light Films
Wedding Coordination: Plum & Poppy Weddings
Venue: Biltwell Event Center
Caterer: Hoaglin Fine Catering
Florist: Violets Are Blue
Cake: Classic Cakes
Hair & Makeup: For the Dainty Days & Reneu Beauty
DJ: Evan Nance
Draping: Atmosphere’s Indy
Calligraphy: Creative in Bloom
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!
Indianapolis Wedding Planner: Bloomington Engagement Pictures
We are always over the moon when we get to work with Rebecca Shehorn Photography! These Fall Bloomington engagement pictures make us so happy for this sweet couple. We are so excited for their wedding later this Summer at the Biltwell Event Center.
Indianapolis Wedding Planner: Charleston Engagement Pictures
We have had the pleasure of knowing Kassidy though the wedding industry for years! We are always so honored when fellow industry professionals want to work together for their own wedding. Kassidy and Anton took the most beautiful engagement pictures in Charleston this past summer with Shawna Disbrow. We can’t wait for their Black Iris Estate wedding in just a few months.
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!
