WeddingDay Magazine - Central Indiana Spring 2015

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S A R A H P A R E N T P H O T O G R A P H Y / / Ab o u t t he P ho t o gra p her Our cover photographer Sarah Parent loves her job and it shows. The West-Lafayette-based photographer combines elements of fashion and beauty in her photography and that was no more apparent than at the historic Lahr Atrium. The drop-dead gorgeous gowns and the marble, grand staircase and the sweeping ceiling inspired the shoot.

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FROM THE EDITOR One of the benefits of working in the wedding industry is the joy of working with happy couples on a daily basis. It’s hard to imagine anyone being grumpy while trying on wedding gowns or going to a cake tasting. Telling the stories of these real weddings is what we do at WeddingDay Magazine.

This spring, Indiana weddings took center stage in the national media. And our story was not told in a positive way.

We have always believed that our magazine is an inclusive one that welcomes brides of all races, nationalities and sexual orientations. We also believe that we feature the best vendors in the State of Indiana and Michigan and know that those vendors believe in the power of love and acceptance as much as we do.

Of course, we can always do a better job of making sure everyone feels welcome and part of our magazine. Let us know if you have an idea or would like to have your wedding featured. Our editorial team is always on the lookout for great stories and photography as we strive to provide the best guide for brides.

In that vein, we are launching a new website that allows couples to get up to date on the latest in gowns, décor, bouquets and rings, while at the same time, helping to plan a wedding that reflects the personalities of the couples starting their lives together.

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WeddingDay print edition is a quarterly publication of Life Events Media, a subsidiary of Monkeyhouse Marketing & Design LLC. WeddingDay is distributed throughout Central Indiana at targeted locations frequented by this audience.

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THE WEDDING STORY OF Alicia and Jeff

THE WEDDING STORY OF Leah and Steven

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THE WEDDING STORY OF Lauren and Tom

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ART OF THE TABLE 11th Annual Table Design Charity Event

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FEATURED WEDDING

MAY 24, 2014 SOUTH BEND, INDIANA PHOTOGRAPHED BY JOSEPHINEY PHOTOGRAPHY

ALICIA & JEFF MENSAH

You’ve got to love your friends, especially when they bring two people together as husband and wife. Mutual friends in Chicago introduced Alicia Highsmith and Jeff Mensah. While love at first sight can be debated, this couple knew immediately that there was a spark between them that was special.

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romance on the water Classic Elegance Redefined

The Proposal Jeff, who is from London, proposed during a romantic sunset cruise in Florida. He rented a private gondola for a tour. “While posing for a picture with the beautiful sunset, he got down on one knee and asked me to spend the rest of my life with him. I was so overjoyed I said ‘yes’ to my best friend,” says Alicia, who is from South Bend.

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romance on the water / / Fe a t ur e d W e d d ing

The Ceremony Alicia said her favorite part of the ceremony was the look on her husband’s face when she was walking down the aisle toward him.

The Reception Carrying through their theme of elegance and a water backdrop (remember the gondola proposal), the two had their reception at Century Center of South Bend with the rushing waters of the St. Joseph River behind them. “Similar to the way Jeff proposed, we were able to experience our special evening ‘on water’ with a beautiful sunset in sight,” says Alicia.

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The Dress The bride’s mom and sister took a train to Chicago for a special fall afternoon of wedding dress shopping in the big city.

Alicia was fortunate enough to find the perfect dress almost immediately. “As I walked out of the fitting room, my mom/ sister’s facial expressions confirmed my thoughts,” she says. While she didn’t want to make a rash decision, she looked around for about another week and then went back and made the purchase.

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advice from the bride 1. Keep God first in your marriage!

2. Know what’s most important to you on your wedding day and research/book those vendors first.

3. Enjoy every single moment.

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romance on the water / / Fea tur ed Wed d i ng

Favorite Moment “Our favorite moment of our reception was looking around the room and seeing all the love and support from family and friends. We had family travel from near and far, including from London and Ghana. We were so blessed,� says Alicia.

the Color Palette Gray, silver and white were the central colors used in this stylish and elegant wedding.

Josephiney Photography

the Florals Alicia carried an all-white bouquet featuring peonies while her bridesmaids carried pops of white hydrangeas. The reception flowers included centerpieces consisting of a tightly rounded floral ball on tall pedestal vases also featuring all-white hydrangeas.

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FEATURED WEDDING

Josephiney Photography

WHAT WE

love

The cute factor is off the charts with these two flower girls. They are so adorable we couldn’t help but fall head over heels for them. Â

The Cake A four-tiered, all-white cake ruffled with petals worked beautifully with the romantic feel of the reception.

Details White linens with silver runners were accentuated with tall vases containing silver floating candles. The couple wanted a romantic, elegant reception with soft candlelight and white floral filling the room.

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wedding team CEREMONY LOCATION Hope City Church South Bend, IN RECEPTION LOCATION The Century Center South Bend, IN CATERER The Century Center South Bend, IN PHOTOGRAPHER Josephiney Photography VIDEOGRAPHER JustVisualsMedia

HAIR SALON Salon Ubon Granger, IN

FLOWERS MichaelAngelos The Event Company

BRIDESMAIDS’ GOWNS Brides by Demetrios

MAKEUP Crystal-Eyez Makeup & Beauty Lounge Chicago, IL

INVITATIONS Noteworthy Notes Chicago, IL

CAKE SugaRush Desserts Elkhart, IN

CEREMONY MUSICIAN Makena Schrock, Hope City Church

RECEPTION DJ D&T Productions

TRANSPORTATION Ambience Limousine

WEDDING GOWN Brides by Demetrios TUXEDOS Men’s Wearhouse

RENTAL/LINENS COMPANY MichaelAngelos The Event Company REHEARSAL DINNER DoubleTree by Hilton South Bend

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AUGUST 31, 2014 INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA PHOTOGRAPHED BY stacy able PHOTOGRAPHY

leah & steve ENGELSTAD

Leah Overmyer and Steve Engelstad met at the end of the summer of 2011 at Brothers Bar and Grill in Broad Ripple.

Their first date took place four days later.

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elegance and ease at the eiteljorg: a museum quality wedding

The proposal Leah and Steve had looked at a ring while in Seattle and she was suspicious he had bought it for her. But he told her he was not able to get that one and they had to look at some different options. She was fine with that because marrying him meant more than a particular ring. “He then turned and pulled out the ring we saw in Seattle,” Leah says.

stacy able photography

SEASON // SUMMER STYLE // ROMANTIC, ELEGANT, EFFORTLESS FLOWERS // ROSES, DAHLIAS, SEEDED EUCALYPTUS COLORS //

navy

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the florals The bridal bouquet consisted of ivory and champagne garden roses, dinner plate dahlias, spray roses, seeded eucalyptus, dusty miller and smilax. The bridesmaids’ flowers featured peach garden roses, dahlias and dusty miller. The ceremony aisle was framed with large textured flowing floral arrangements on natural wooden pillars.

the music The couple wanted guests to hear their favorite tunes, so they were asked to list them on the RSVP card. The result was the perfect playlist with every age group dancing the night away!

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elegance and ease / / Fea tur ed Wed d i ng

stacy able photography

advice FROM the bride

“Working with amazing vendors is key. You have to be able to trust your vendors and communicate your ideas effectively. Most of my vendors had worked together before and this made the process so much easier.�

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elegance and ease / / Fe a t u r e d W e d d ing

stacy able photography

The ceremony Leah and Steven added meaning to the ceremony by using Steve’s brotherin-law Matty, as the officiant. The couple also incorporated different colored ribbons in a hand-tying ceremony to symbolize two becoming one. They tied Leah’s grandmother’s wedding band onto the end of the braid to honor her grandparents who had been married 60 years.

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The venue The ceremony and reception were oh-so-veryconvenient for guests who walked from one to the other at the Eiteljorg Museum in Indianapolis. The couple chose the venue because of its downtown location, the museum gardens and the beautiful circular ballroom with mahogany accents.

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The CAKE An elegant, simple gold cake topper sat on the top of their light, refreshing sweet treat. The cake was flavored with lemon and raspberry with textured icing adorned with fresh cut flowers in peach and light pink with flowing greenery.

WHAT WE

love

“Guest Libs” tucked into the pocket of the folded napkins allowed wedding guests to add some unexpected details about the upcoming honeymoon (we hear Table 12 was particularly creative).

stacy able photography

The décor Leah had her heart set on making large Geronimo balloons to save some money and add some whimsy to the big day. She didn’t realize it would take eight hours to cut the tissue paper, staple and inflate the balloons.

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wedding team CEREMONY & RECEPTION LOCATION Eiteljorg Museum, Indianapolis, IN

CAKE Khan’s Catering, Indianapolis, IN

BRIDE’S RINGS TWIST Seattle

FLOWERS The Empty Vase

GROOM’S RING Max’s Jewelry

INVITATIONS/STATIONERY JP Stationery

BRIDE’S SHOES Nordstrom

LINENS Khan’s Catering

WEDDING COORDINATOR Jessica Dum Wedding Coordination

WEDDING GOWN That Special Touch Columbus, IN

CATERER Khan’s Catering, Indianapolis, IN

BRIDESMAIDS’ GOWNS Bella Bridesmaids Indianapolis, IN

BRIDE’S JEWELRY MH Pomander’s

CEREMONY ENTERTAINMENT Mary Kay Bonner

PHOTOGRAPHER Stacy Able Photography

HAIR & MAKEUP Leslie White Hair & Makeup

BRIDESMAIDS’ JEWELRY Francesca’s

RECEPTION ENTERTAINMENT Audio Magic! Entertainment

VIDEOGRAPHER Unique Heart Productions

SUITS Jos. A. Bank

LIGHTING WOW Factor

REHEARSAL DINNER Skyline Club

DECOR DETAILS Jupiter and Juno

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Lauren & tom KOHR

Lauren Burke and Thomas Kohr met at Yale University after a freshman picnic for athletes. He was on the crew team and she was on the volleyball team. They both moved to New York City after graduation and sports brought them together once again playing coed volleyball in the NY Urban Professional Volleyball league.

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back home at the

fisher family farm: A French Country Wedding with Hoosier Charm

The proposal Twelve years after meeting, Tom surprised Lauren with a proposal in the garden of his childhood home in Linwood, New Jersey. Lauren’s family had flown in from Michigan and stayed out of sight as they waited for Tom to pop the question.

Jennifer Driscoll photography

SEASON // SUMMER STYLE // FRENCH COUNTRY FLOWERS // BOSTON AND TIGER FERNS, ROSES & HYDRANGEAS COLORS //

navy

blue

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WHAT WE

The ceremony “One of my favorite memories of the ceremony is my dad walking me around the walnut tree grove. It was a peaceful, personal moment and we could see everyone waiting for us through the trees,” Lauren says. Parchment bags were transformed into unconventional programs.

The bags contained pink and blush rose petals to be tossed at the newlyweds.

The details Oh where do we begin? This is Lauren’s forte and she said her penchant for detail work actually is a genetic trait she inherited from her mother and grandmother. Everyone contributed to the special touches (we can only list a few!): a restored 1945 John Deere tractor; the table number stands made of reclaimed wood from the big barn; caramel corn from the Ocean City boardwalk; the signature cocktails: Lolo (the bride’s nickname) Smash and Tommy Manhattan, and the antipasto charcuterie course as a nod to the couple’s picnic at Versailles.

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love

The lemonade stand highlighting Mimi’s famous homemade lemonade.

In fact, we just love Mimi and Papa and everything about the way they transformed their property into a rustic version of wedded bliss.

The restored blacksmith shop, the windmill, gardens, oh my!

Jennifer Driscoll photography

The florals French zinc market buckets filled with loose flowers created a farmers market style display perfect for the venue. Four 14-foot river birch trees brought the outside into the tent and now are planted on the farm.

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the dress Lauren found the Monique Lhuillier gown while visiting her sister in Scottsdale, Arizona. “When I tried on ‘the one,’ for once my dad was speechless,” she says. The dress features a beaded floral and a leafy-pattern bodice. The fern detail was used throughout the décor on everything from stamps on the invitations to lush Boston and Tiger ferns located throughout the ceremony and reception.

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back h o m e a t t h e farm / / Fea t ur ed Wed d i ng

Jennifer Driscoll photography

The family farm The Family Farm: Love of family brought the wedding to Lauren’s maternal grandparents’ farm – The Fisher Farm in Franklin, Indiana. The 60-acre farm has been in the family since 1865 and was the site of some of Lauren’s most treasured childhood memories, including picking blackberries and strawberries right from the garden and playing hide-and-go-seek in the cornfields.

The color palette The nine bridesmaids matched the Indiana summer sky wearing variegated shades of blue, Lauren’s favorite color.

Navy menu cards tied with twine and fern and vintage French ticking striped dinner napkins adorned the farm tables.

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the cake The cake - a stunning five-tier creation combining ruffles, flowers and details from the bridal gown - completed the look.

The groom’s cake featured a Yale bulldog rowing a Longport Beach Patrol lifeguard boat.

advice FROM the bride “Take a moment to step away from the wedding hubbub with your new husband and take it all in!”

Jennifer Driscoll photography

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wedding team CEREMONY & RECEPTION LOCATION Fisher Farm, Bride’s grandparents’ home Franklin, IN

WEDDING GOWN Magical by Monique Lhuillier

WEDDING PLANNER Monica Richard, Mon Amie Events Inc.

HAIR SALON JW Hair Salon

CATERER Thomas Caterers of Distinction, Indianapolis, IN PHOTOGRAPHER Jennifer Driscoll Photography VIDEOGRAPHY Indy Visual WEDDING CAKE Classic Cakes of Carmel Carmel, IN CEREMONY & RECEPTION BAND Colby Beserra & The Party Faithful

NAIL SALON Evan Todd Spa & Salon at Conrad

BRIDESMAIDS’ GOWNS Lela Rose/Dessy

GROOM’S TUXEDO Ermenegildo Zegna GROOMSMENS’ TUXEDOS Jos. A. Bank

FLOWERS The Empty Vase RENTAL COMPANY A Classic Party Rental BRIDE’S SHOES Badgley Mischka

BRIDE’S ENGAGEMENT RING Ben & Ray Moses

BRIDE’S BRACELET & EARRINGS M.H. Pomander’s

BRIDE’S WEDDING BAND Fred Leighton

BRIDESMAIDS’ JEWELRY J. Crew

GROOM’S RING Ben & Ray Moses

HOTEL & SUNDAY BRUNCH Omni Severin

VALET Elite Management Services

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HONEYMOON French Polynesia, Bora Bora and Rangiroa

GARDEN FLOWERS Sunny Lawn Farms

REHEARSAL DINNER Market Table at The Alexander

FIREWORKS Circle City Pyrotechnics, Inc.

TABLE RENTALS, POWER & LIGHTING Scott Evans

FLOWER GIRL DRESSES Olivia Kate Couture

PORTABLE RESTROOMS Indy Portables

MAKEUP Makeup by Sparkle INVITATIONS Gloria Boyden Carmel, IN TRANSPORTATION Antique Limousine of Indianapolis

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The Indiana Chapter of the Association of Bridal Consultants (ABC) celebrated its annual event benefiting the American Cancer Society at Sahm’s Atrium at the Tower on March 7th and 8th. Now in its 11th year, this event included a weekend of designer tablescapes created by Indiana’s elite florists, wedding planners and event professionals. Specialty tablescapes and vignettes for weddings, wedding events (bachelorette parties and showers) and social events filled the space for the weekend celebration.

Popular wedding themes including the 1920s Gatsby inspiration and barn style wedding took center stage, along with cutting-edge looks for couples with more contemporary styles in mind. This year, there were additional tables to honor non-profit charities close to individual designer’s passions, adding another layer of depth to the themes of the event. Proceeds from ticket sales and other contributions were donated to the American Cancer Society to honor ABC member Betty Jackson. More info about the event, along with additional photos, can be found by visiting: www. artofthetable.info

Best Table by an ABC Designer: Mon Amie Events, Inc Best Wedding Table: Save the Date Event Planning Best Social Event Table: VIP Events Management People’s Choice Award: Madeline Lewis Designs Best Table by a Florist: McNamara Flowers Best Wedding Related Table: K. Sherrie and Company entertaining with a flair

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INSPIRATION

the VENUE The Allure, located in a historic building in LaPorte, is the ideal spot for this stylish shoot.

Following the photography, couples poured into the facility for a new kind of bridal show, Inspire Us.

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the VISION For our one-of-a-kind inspiration shoot, we wanted to take the current trends of 2015 and turn them up a notch. With blush being the color of the year for many brides, we focused on a beautiful ombre to blush palette with pops of gold and the surprise of polka dots.

the CENTERPIECES The floral arrangements were soft and romantic with protea, roses and vines.

the CEREMONY Dots made of flower petals lined the aisle, which lead to a bright and playful acrylic arch with hanging orchids, metallic gold polka dots, and crystal globes.

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The DÊcor A lavish king’s table greeted guests walking into the reception. From the large, crystal floral arrangements down to the gold-dotted menu cards, every detail delighted the senses. Large, gold foil balloons spelled out L-O-V-E and soft pink uplighting enhanced the mirrored walls and the high ceilings.

The HAIR & MAKEUP Soft, natural makeup and romantic hair adorned with a beaded hairpiece and gold polka-dotted fingernails added up to perfection.

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the GOWN The lace mermaid gown had a hint of blush.

It was accented with a black and white polka dot cardigan.

the TUX This handsome groom wears a three-piece white tux with black trim.

THE CAKE A tiered butter cream cake took center stage with gold sequins and fresh flowers.

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BEHIND THE SCENES VENUE Historic Lahr Atrium Lafayette, IN PLANNER, DECOR & TABLE LINENS Christina Vail PHOTOGRAPHER Sarah Parent Photography DRESS & ACCESSORIES Blue House Bridal HAIR Lauren McKillip/Lola Hair Artistry MAKEUP Morgan Myers/MoMichelle CAKE Mammaw’s Sweet Shoppe FLORAL Heather’s Flowers STATIONERY & GUEST BOOK Two Tulips STYLIST Ashley Hillsamer MODEL Danielle Houston

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THE DECOR Planners, inspired by the beauty of the venue, chose the color palette of blush, marsala and gold to accentuate the vintage appeal of the location. Blush and gold mercury glass vessels and candle votives are used alongside gold chargers, blush linens with pops of gold, vintage books and clocks.

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the venue Built in 1831 as part of Lafayette’s first luxury hotel, the Historic Lahr Atrium provides drama with an Italian marble staircase as a backdrop for beautiful downtown weddings. The space is filled with natural light.

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BEHIND THE SCENES

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The gowns One dress was not enough for this shoot! The three gowns included a lace trumpet gown with a detachable tulle skirt by Beccar; a tulle fit and flare gown by Pronovias, and a tulle trumpet gown with silver threading, beading and pearls, also by Pronovias.

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The floral The garden roses, orchids and ranuculus represent weddings quite well, but the dark plum calla lilies with a gold dusting are spectacular. Feathers and glitzy embellishments add a special touch.

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BEHIND THE SCENES

hair Soft and flowing waves serve as a complement to the beautiful gowns.

A headpiece and a more relaxed updo were created for the reception.

MAKEUP The inspiration for the makeup was the model’s natural beauty and captivating eyes. A deep wine lip color syncs perfectly with the dark plum calla lilies.

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The cake and dessert table The sweets table is adorned with a chalkboard-based cake, a glittery gold vintage cake and a blush, ruffled floral cake. Goldglittered doughnuts, blush-colored macaroons with raspberry jam filling and blush-colored Whoppers add as much sweetness as one table can hold.

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Extraordinary Wedding Memories Begin at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis!

Fit any theme or mood within our state-of-theart facilities and world-class, interactive exhibits, including Carousel Wishes and Dreams and Fireworks of Glass.

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Experience Understated Elegance at The Manor!

Host an unforgettable wedding with the grandeur of an elegant past and the warm ambience of “at home” entertaining at The Manor, located next door to The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis.

Built in 1904, The Manor can accommodate up to 100 guests for ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and showers.

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502 East Event Centre................ 80, inside back cover

Indianapolis Public Library, The..........inside front cover

A Classic Party Rental........................................... 10, 74

Indy Wedding Ideas..................................................... 10

A New Chapter Weddings........................................... 39

Jackie J’s...................................................................... 14

Allen County Fairgrounds............................................ 39

Jacquie’s Cafe & Gourmet Catering........................... 56

American Party Time................................................... 51

Jonathan Byrd’s.............................80, inside back cover

Arthur Murray Dance Centers.................................... 13

Jophiel.......................................................................... 29

Bath Junkie.................................................................. 12

Lafayette Limo Inc......................................................... 7

Blue House Bridal Gown & Accessories...................... 2

LGI Linens.................................................................... 64

Bridal Superstore........................................................ 67

Liby Ball Sewing & Design.......................................... 62

Brown’s Superior......................................................... 13

Louie’s Tux Shop........................................................... 1

CANAL 337................................................................. 8-9

M.H. Pomander’s.......................................................... 7

Carpenter Photo and Design...................................... 13

MarDon Salon............................................................... 6

Cathy Teeters Beautiful Weddings....................... 14, 62

MBP Distinctive Catering............................................ 51

Celebrations Banquet & Conference Center............. 49

Menguin....................................................................... 17

Chapman’s Restaurant & Bar.................................... 63

Midwest Rentals.......................................................... 57

Charley Creek Inn........................................................ 27

Mon Amie Events, Inc................................................. 50

Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, The................... 78

Montgomery Farms..................................................... 74

Claddagh Irish Pub & Restaurant.............................. 65

Mustard Seed Gardens............................................... 14

Classic Cakes Inc........................................................ 51

New Harmony Inn Resort and Conference Center.... 12

D’Amore Events of Indianapolis................................ 8-9

One World Catering & Events............................... 14, 63

Dash DJ & Sound Productions................................... 75

Outpost Catering, The................................................. 67

Deer Park Manor......................................................... 66

Perfect Parties Tents & Events................................... 63

Eddie Merlot’s.............................................................. 38

Pipers Hospitality Group............................................. 52

Elite Banquet & Conference Center........................... 75

Ruth’s Chris Steak House........................................... 48

Elite Coordinators Inc.................................................. 75

Scottish Rite Events................................................... 8-9

Empyrean Events and Catering..................... back cover

Social Butterfly Planning............................................. 56

Eric Rudd Photography............................................... 49

Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council..................... 26

Fishers Banquet Center.............................................. 15

Sovereign Catering...................................................... 74

Hampton Inn & Suites................................................. 67

Springhill Suites Marriott............................................ 63

Hampton Inn Downtown............................................. 56

Stephenson’s of Elkhart............................................. 39

Hellas Cafe.................................................................... 6

Tara Nicole Weddings & Events................................. 12

Holiday Inn Fort Wayne................................................ 28

Terry’s Catering........................................................... 63

Icing on the Cake.......................................................... 6

That Special Touch...................................................... 49

Indiana Landmarks Center........................................... 7

Thomas Caterers of Distinction................................. 8-9

Indiana Memorial Union............................................. 11

Ulen Country Club....................................................... 57

Indianapolis Artsgarden.............................................. 57

Visit Bloomington........................................................ 63

Indianapolis Bride Expo.............................................. 16

Wedding Gypsies........................................................... 6

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502 East Event Centre is owned, operated and catered exclusively by Jonathan Byrd’s

Contact us at 317-843-1234, if you’re interested in touring or booking the facility for your special day.

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