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We loved helping Jessica + Zachory with their beautiful, moody, fall wedding at Laurel Hall. Kim Kaye Photography captured the day so perfectly! Eufloric Events brought the most beautiful blooms. A Cut Above Catering kept everyone full and happy throughout the day. DJ Rock My World was our DJ and Heavenly Sweets brought a beautiful cake.
We loved helping Jaclyn + Wes plan their dark & spooky wedding at 1899. They live out of state and we planned things on a short time frame so we never met in person until wedding day. This is something we’ve done before and through lots of FaceTime chats we nailed down every detail. Violet Short captured the entire day so beautifully!
Vendors:
Photographer: Violet Short Photography
Videographer: Ewing Studios
Wedding Planner: Plum & Poppy Weddings
Florist: Accent Floral Design
Venue: 1899
Caterer: MBP
Bakery: Cake Bake Shop
Emely + Adam live in Florida but they’re from the Indianapolis area. They are both die hard Boilermakers which made helping them plan their wedding from out of town so fun. We added many fun Purdue touches that guests loved. See their Finley Creek Vineyard wedding day below.
Vendors:
Photographer & DJ: Complete Weddings
Wedding Coordinator: Plum & Poppy Weddings
Florist: Custom Blooms Indy
Venue: Finley Creek Vineyard
Caterer: Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering
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 :)
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
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
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
I had the most amazing time helping Carleigh + John along with Carleigh’s lovely mother plan their wedding. It was a beautiful day full of southern charm and amazing details! See all the pretty things below from Cory + Jackie. It was a complex wedding with lots of timeline and two weeks of load in and load out. Backyard weddings need a planner more than any other. See how we helped make magic happen for this sweet duo along with a fantastic vendor team.
Vendors:
Photographer: Cory + Jackie
Videographer: Mary M. Cinema
Wedding Planner & Designer: Plum & Poppy Weddings
Florist: Accent Floral Design
Bakery: Classic Cakes
Caterer: Kahn's Catering
Tent: A Party Apart
Rental: A Classic Party Rental and Wow Factors
Lighting: NBE Event Group
Chandelier: Atmospheres Indy
Hair & Makeup: Something Blue Stylists
Paperie: Creative in Bloom
Band: Fountain City Players
Transportation: Gold Shield Indy
Carriage: Blue River Carriage Company
Kassidy worked on our team many years ago and has been in the events industry ever since. We were so honored when she asked us to assist her with her wedding! Kassidy + Anton had the most beautiful Black Iris Estate wedding! See all the happy memories below.
Thank you to all the vendors:
Photographer: Jodi Meiczinger
Florist: Accent Floral Design
DJ: Track 7 DJ
Venue: Black Iris Estate
Caterer: Thomas Caterer of Distinction
Wedding Coordinator: Plum & Poppy Weddings
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.
2020 threw Mary & Chris more than one curveball and they handled it with grace. We went from a beautiful wedding at a wedding venue to an elopement in their parent’s driveway. We found a way to still make it incredibly beautiful and special. See their beautiful, intimate backyard wedding below. Thank you to an amazing vendor team who pivoted and made magic happen for this amazing couple!
Photographer: Sara Ackermann Photography
Wedding Planner: Plum & Poppy Weddings
Caterer: Thomas Caterers of Distinction
Ceremony Venue: St. Peter & Paul
Reception Venue: Private Estate
Florist: Accent Floral Design
Lighting: NBE Event Group
Rental: Wow Factors
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 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!
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.
We loved every minute of helping Sarah plan her beautiful winter wedding at the Columbia Club Indianapolis! We were so lucky to have had Shelly Ruth Photography along to capture the day so beautifully! See all the cozy fun below!
We came across this article from Brides magazine and thought it was so helpful we wanted to share! Check it out below!
How Much Does a Wedding Planner Cost?written by Michelle M. Winner updated Mar 02, 2020PHOTO BY LAUREN GABRIELLE PHOTOGRAPHY IN THIS ARTICLE
Planner vs. Consultant vs. Coordinator: What's the Difference?What's Typically Included in a Wedding Planner’s Fee?How Wedding Planner Costs are Calculated?Questions to Ask Before Hiring a PlannerMost couples need help with their wedding plans. A wise couple will work with a professional planner to ensure a seamless, stress-free celebration. But where to begin? And how much does a wedding planner cost?While your planner will help you develop your final budget, here are preliminary questions to define whom to hire. Consider location, guest count, how much time you can invest (without a planner estimates are 200+ hours over 12 months), and how much money is available for the wedding and associated costs. Based on these decisions, you can decide whether a full-service planner, partial planner or a coordinator would be best.All planners will save you time. Most planners will save you money by helping you create and stick to your budget. They have money-saving strategies, a network of trusted vendors and they’ll negotiate to get you the best deal without sacrificing quality. You're hiring them for their expertise, style, calming attitude, and business acumen. And for your once-in-a-lifetime wedding celebration, you'll want someone in charge who embodies all of these things.
Planner vs. Consultant vs. Coordinator: What's the Difference?You’re either looking for someone who plans and executes your entire wedding, or someone who manages specific tasks. If you want a destination wedding or a large wedding with multiple events and many moving parts, hire a full-service wedding planner. If you're a DIY couple who only needs guidance and assistance with wedding day logistics, hire a partial planner or coordinator.Full-service wedding planners are involved in the entire wedding process, which includes concept, planning, managing, coordination and a myriad of details until you wave goodbye to your guests.In today’s vernacular the term wedding consultant has largely been absorbed into the term wedding planner. "I think the word 'planner' is easier to comprehend for couples who are looking for assistance,” says Micki Novak, Executive Director of the American Association of Certified Wedding Planners (AACWP). “If someone advertises themselves as a consultant, there is always a question about what they can or will do." If you find a "wedding consultant" that you like, ask them what their services cover."A wedding coordinator is very different from a wedding planner," says Ashley Paul, Co-owner of C & A Event Planning. "Most think of a 'day-of' coordinator who manages the vendors and venue the couple has hired. Actually, the coordinator has to come onboard a month or more before the wedding to know who is who, what needs to go where and what your expectations are."
Don't be confused by an on-site coordinator offered by the venue. While they make sure the ceremony, reception, and catering are on schedule, they are working from the venue's point of view, not yours. Wedding Coordinator vs. Planner vs. Designer: What's the Difference?
What's Typically Included in a Wedding Planner’s Fee?"Every planning company is different," explains Kimiko Hosaki, Founder and Executive Director of Elements by K.H & co, specializing in destination weddings. "K. H & co. is a full-service design, planning and production company, so we take care of every detail. On average, we put 300 hours into planning, designing and producing a wedding for 100 people." Hire a wedding planner to take care of all of the planning and details so you'll be able to enjoy this joyous time with your family and guests. Hire a coordinator if you want help with the timeline, vendor management and specific tasks for your wedding day.
The 6 Major Reasons You Should Hire a Wedding Planner Interview several wedding planners. You'll spend a lot of time communicating, so find someone that you like. Ask what their services cover and what they don't. For comparison, here are a few of the items the full-service planning company K.H & co. includes as they guide you through and manage the entire process:Assist with stationery design and printing Assist in venue scouting and negotiations. Assist in vendor sourcing, interviewing and negotiations RSVP and guest list management. Floral design, florist interviews, and proposal reviews Rental recommendation and sourcing Rain contingency planCatering negotiation, communication and menu development, Timeline management, Wedding day staffing, pre-production and post-production management
How Wedding Planner Costs are Calculated: The Typical Breakdown Ask prospective planners if they charge a flat fee, a percentage of total wedding costs, or an hourly rate for their services.
All-inclusive fee: The term "typical" is not used by Michele Fox Gott, celebrity planner and President of Center Of Attention Events, in Burbank, California. "I call myself a 'wedding producer' because I produce everything," Michele says. "We design every element, so all details match. We contract entertainment directly with the artists; we do lighting and set design in-house, which saves clients money and gives them a custom look. With a wedding producer, in the end, it should not cost you more than your total budget. We tell clients to give us an all-inclusive price and we will happily produce the wedding because we feel our discounts will cover our fee."
Blended Percentage and flat fee: Kimiko Hosaki of K.H & co. charges a design and planning retainer fee and production fee at a flat rate. Her vendor management and coordination percentage fees are calculated on a percentage of the total vendor and venue cost. "This is standard practice in the industry and is typically 20 percent,” Hosaki said. “Since we charge an initial retainer fee, we charge 15 percent on average. I don't suggest billable hours as your costs can get out of control quickly without you even knowing it."
Flat fee packages: C & A Event Planning's Ashley Paul, based in New York, offers two comprehensive base packages and a la carte options. "We customize anything in between as every wedding is different," Ashley says. Her full-service planning and coordination package starts at $6,200 and the month-of planning/partial planning package begins at $2,150.
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.
We were so honored to be nominated for a 2020 PACE Award for Best Team Effort over $75,000. We worked with a fantastic team to create a beautiful wedding day for Christina + Brian. Christina’s parents own Thomas Caterers so we knew it would be a fabulous day from the get go. Thank you: Thomas Caterers of Distinction, Black Iris Estate, BBJ Linen, ENCORE Entertainment, Event Source, Indy Visual, Jim Cerone, Classic Cakes, Ian Borgerhoff Photography, McNamara Florist, and Wow Factors!
See some of our favorite images from the day below!
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
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!
