Canal 337 Wedding ceremony and reception - Grapevine DJs.

Canal 337 was the perfect venue choice for Emily and TJs wedding celebration.
The wedding ceremony was held on the second floor of the Historic Buggs Temple and then guests were invited out on to the terrace over looking the downtown canal (and amazing skyline views of downtown Indy) for appetizers and drinks while the staff transformed the room into a beautiful open dance space. After the cocktail hour, guests then were invited to be seated for a delicious dinner  (prepared by Thomas catering) just steps away on the first level. After dinner, toasts and dessert were finished everyone headed back up stairs for Emily and TJs first dance and dances with their parents - From there it was 3 hours of non-stop dancing until midnight with "Shout" being the last dance. Congratulations to the newlyweds who are honeymooning in Italy and Germany!



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Crowne Plaza Union Station wedding ceremony & reception - Indianapolis

Another fantastic wedding at Union Station  - This time for Margo and Ethan!

The event took place on August 20th 2016 I'm so thankful to them for giving me the opportunity to provide the music and assistance in planning to make this such a memorable event. Such a great couple and great wedding venue!

In addition to providing the music and spot lighting for the ceremony, I also provided the wireless dmx uplighting for the columns at Union Station. Margo and Ethan chose the color amber for a candle light effect during the wedding ceremony and dinner, then when the dancing started the up lighting went into party mode! Check out the video below.

My photographer friend Larry Gindhart was the photographer for the event and did me the favor of shooting some extra pictures of Union Station with different lighting for the ceremony. Also below are few pictures of the party itself. I have worked with Larry extensively and highly recommend his service.

 

 

Lindsay and Jason - Indianapolis Marion County Library

Since January is usually a slow time for weddings (and I wanted to post something), I set the blog's way-back machine back to January 21st  2012 for a awesome wedding ceremony and reception at The Indianapolis Marion County Library.

Enjoy the pictures from SB Child photography. To see all the photos, go their web site page

Happy tears after the ceremony!

Here is some video from this very fun celebration!

Introduction songs - Party Rock Anthem - LMFAO and Memories - David Guetta
Cake cutting song - Love - Matt White
First dance - She is love - Parachute
Father Daughter dance - Sweet Pea - Amos Lee
Mother Son dance - In my life - Beatles
Last dance - Piano Man - Billy Joel

Jessica and Jason - November 1st 2014 - Mavris Art & Event Center

Jessica and Jason wanted to throw their friends and family a fantastic party to help celebrate their new lives together as husband and wife and that's just what they did! The wedding ceremony took place on the third floor of the Mavris Art & Event Center. Jessica walked down the aisle to a piano instrumental version of  "I and Love and You" (Avett Brothers) and the couple chose Imagine Dragons "On top of the world" for the recessional.

After the ceremony, guests walked a few steps to the bar area also on the Mavris's third floor for refreshments during the happy hour! Jessica and Jason selected all their favorite songs for the cocktail hour and dinner but left the music for dancing up to me and guest requests. I can usually predict how well a party (dancing) is going to go by how loud it gets during the cocktail hour. The background music was almost impossible to hear over the conversations. I knew this was going to be a great party!

After an hour, guests were invited to be seated for dinner on the second floor. Dinner and service by the Mavris's amazing catering staff was delicious!

After dinner, Jessica and Jason cut the cake to "Better together" by Jack Johnson and dessert was served followed by heartfelt (and on occasion, hilarious) toasts from the maid of honor, best men (Jason's Brothers) and Jessica's Father.

Jessica and her Dad then headed to the dance floor for the Father Daughter dance. Jessica chose the song "Wonder" by Natalie Merchant. Jason then danced with his Mom to Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Simple Man" which I made a shortened edit of  (3:30) because that song goes on for over six minutes and thirty seconds.

Then Jessica and Jason had their first dance to a great Beatles cover of "I've just seen a face" by Dawn & Hawkes.

From there the dance floor opened and guests partied HARD for over three and a half hours - It flew by!
Many of the guests were from Plymouth Indiana where I traveled several years ago to do two weddings and both couples were in attendance. Something must be in the water (or maybe it's the blueberries) there because those weddings were both exceptionally fun as well!

Here is ten minutes of fun on the dance floor.

Special thanks go out to banquet manager and event Designer Ellie Lowe from the Mavris who did an absolutely fantastic job directing the nights events - It was a large & wild crowd but everything ran perfectly. I also want to thank photographer Jennifer Van Elk and her husband Steven who I got to work with for the first time - It was a pleasure and I can't wait to see the "real" photos from this incredible night!

Elizabeth and Michael - Laurel Hall May 31st 2014

Liz and Mike's wedding was a perfect reflection of the the two of them:  relaxed, fun, unexpected, non-conformist yet not too far from tradition; just off the beaten path. The wedding ceremony and reception were both held at Laural Hall. If you have never been there, think mini castle with beautiful woods and lawns.



Before the ceremony, guests were invited to have some fun playing lawn games and to enjoy some beverages on the patio. Outside background music of choice (from the bride and groom) was Carolina Beach music and Bluegrass!



After about an hour, guests were invited down the steps to the lower lawn for the wedding ceremony lovingly officiated by Liz and Mike's friend Whitney. Liz walked down the aisle with her Father to the song Can't Help Falling In Love - Ingrid Michaelson.

Note the 5:00 pm shade for the guests.

Following the ceremony, it was back to the patio for a 2nd cocktail hour and photo time for the bride, groom and family. The music of choice was Motown!

After the cocktail hour, guests headed to the dining room for introductions.  Welcome and toasts followed, and then a delicious family style dinner catered by Hoaglin Catering ensued. True to their non-conformist style, Liz and Mike decided to skip having a traditional cake (and cake cutting) and thought cupcakes and mini pies would be a nice change of pace for dessert.

After dinner and dessert, guests were spread inside and out but came together for Elizabeth and Mike's first dance to Can't Help Falling in Love by Elvis Presley.

 

Liz then shared a dance with her Father and Mike with his Mom. From there it was open dancing for the next 2 and half hours. When I announced at 10:55 it was time for the last dance of the evening I was booed (in a friendly way) which later Liz and Mike apologized for - but I told them I took it as a great compliment - It meant everyone was having a great time and did not want the night to end!
I have to say that this is one reception where I wish I was a guest and not working (though I loved every minute!) Congratulations to Elizabeth and Mike and I hope you have a blast on your honeymoon in Greece!

First dance - Can't help falling in love - Elvis Presley
Father Daughter dance - Time to Say Goodbye - Sarah Brightman & Andrea Bocelli (shorter edit)
Mother Son dance - In my life - Beatles
Biggest song of the night Rapper's Delight - Sugar Hill Gang (Request from guest)

The Amazing Vendors Who Made This Day Possible:

Venue: Laurel Hall  - Stephanie Miller 
Catering: Hoaglin Catering 
Wedding Planner: Events by Design - Meg Massey
Photographer: Gail Werner Photography 
Florist: Kathy's Kloset
Transportation: Carey Limousine 
Bakery: Heavenly Sweets 
DJ: Mark Beecher Grapevine Productions