Wow…what an unbelievable outdoor wedding at Meridian Hills Country Club for Nancy and Brian.  The weather could not have been more perfect…a bright blue sky with enormous white clouds.  Sometimes I feel repetitive saying that we love everyone in the wedding party…but we just did!  They were fun and relaxed.  Rachel Dillow allowed for ample time to take pictures around Marriott North as well as the Country Club.  So, by the time the ceremony took place, Nancy and Brian, along with their families and wedding party, could just enjoy the experience.  We (our kids) are still waving their pink pom-poms.  Congratulations!

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WEDDING COORDINATOR | Rachel Dillow Weddings. INVITATIONS | CardInk.  MAKEUP | EyeMax.  FLORALS | The Empty Vase.  GOWN | Bliss Boutique.  BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES | BellaBridesmaids.  VIDEOGRAPHER | IndyVisual. DJ| First Impressions.

What a classic, beautiful wedding full of cheer and excitement!  And…what a gorgeous couple.  This is a perfect example of how much fun it is when a couple sets aside time to take pictures before and after a wedding ceremony.  It not only reduces the stress of the day but it allows us an opportunity to have so much fun with the wedding party.

Nicole and Tyler’s first meeting was so sweet.  It is always such an honor to be the fly on the wall during that private, intimate moment.  We love our jobs when we can witness that kind of love between a bride and groom.

After the ceremony, the wedding party bus took a tour around the city stopping in the Fountain Square area.  Then off to the magnificent Columbia Club where Kim King Smith had created an amazing transformation of the ballroom.

Congratulations to a great couple!

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WEDDING COORDINATOR | Kim King Smith Events.  GOWN | Vera Wang. VIDEOGRAPHER | Jet Kaiser Films.  BAND | Living Proof.

Leslie and Matthew are such an awesome pair surrounded truly by warm, loving, and jovial families.  We felt part of the group immediately.  We do not often photograph the rehearsal dinner but we are so glad they asked us to.  It gave us a chance to see everyone relaxed and having fun before the nerves of the wedding set in.  Plus, we had the opportunity to learn more about this extraordinarily driven couple that love to travel the world…and I mean really travel.  In fact, when I asked Leslie what she thought made them most unique as a couple, she said, “Our passion for traveling the world. And our excitement for doing it together for here on out!”

The entire wedding day was spent at the luxurious JW Marriott with both the ceremonies and reception held onsite.  It was simply perfect to the guest but there was a great deal of effort that went into planning this wedding.  The JW has an incredible staff that took great direction from the overall wedding planner, Leslie Jones.

Some of our highlights from the day included:  seeing their names on the scoreboard at Victory Field, listening to the heartfelt toasts given by their family members, and watching Matthew share a special dance with his grandmother, a cancer survivor.

We are grateful to Leslie and Matthew for letting us be a part of their amazing day.

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REHEARSAL | NCAA Hall of Champions.  MAKEUP | Kat Makeup Art. GOWN | Vera Wang.  WEDDING PLANNER | Leslie Jones Weddings.  ENTERTAINMENT | Endless Summer Band.  VIDEOGRAPHY | IndyVisual.  FLORALS | Palmer Kelly.  CAKE | A Couple of Sweet Things.

I love the way the relationship between Heather and Kevin began…when they were SIX years old.  Unfortunately, Kevin moved away in sixth grade.  It is only through modern technology that they reconnected 23 years later.  Love it!

They are inspired by nature, and love the outdoors.  Needless to say, an outdoor ceremony in a garden was a must.  The Indianapolis Museum of Art provided the perfect backdrop for their wedding dream and it was spectacular.  Even though thundered rolled during the ceremony and strong gusts of wind blew, not a drop of rain fell.  It is amazing to see how there was a plan in store for them.

Congratulations to a wonderful couple.  Wishing you so much happiness.

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REHEARSAL DINNER | St. Elmo’s Steak House.  GETTING READY | The Omni Severin.  WEDDING COORDINATOR | Linda Zangrilli with A.R.T of Event Planning.  GOWN | Vera Wang.  SHOES | Miu Miu.  FLORALS | Enflora.  CATERING | Kahn’s.  CAKE | Heavenly Sweets.  ENTERTAINMENT | Blair & Company.

Monica and Wayne are a wonderful couple that had a perfect wedding day in Chicago.  Despite the major renovation that is currently taking place at the magnificent St. Michael’s Church, the ceremony was beautiful.  Following it, we hopped on a trolley for an adventure around Chicago that took us past the Water Tower and Washington Park.

Newberry Library (yes…where the book Time Traveler’s Wife is set) was the venue for Monica and Wayne’s reception.  We love photographing here because it is grand, while remaining intimate.  There is wonderful history around this building.  Their reception was full of warm and hilarious toasts.  You can always count on a lot of banter between Cubs and Sox fans!  And, we have never quite witnessed a dance floor as packed.

Congratulations…we were honored to be a part of Monica and Wayne’s wedding.

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WEDDING PLANNER | Julie Ratowitz with Liven It Up Events.  REHEARSAL DINNER | Marcello’s.  BRIDAL PREPARATION | The Sutton Place.  FLORALS | Ashland Addison Florist.  CUPCAKES | Molly’s Cupcakes.  DJ | Toast & Jam.  VIDEOGRAPHER | Sureshot Productions.  TRANSPORTATION | Trolley Car & Bus.