Lauren + Ben’s Perfect Day
Have a taste for the timeless? Let’s talk about how Arbor & Bloom Events helped make this couple’s day both classic and beautiful!
All photos in this blog post were taken and supplied by Peter Gubernat Photography
At Arbor and Bloom Events, we believe that all weddings begin and end with the couple – that every detail should reflect the personalities and preferences of the two people at the center of it all. This couple loved classic lines, simple silhouettes, and clean and elegant colors. In this blogpost you will see how we focused our efforts around their taste for timeless touches throughout the entire process, helping to make their wedding the classic and beautiful day they had always wanted!
As with every couple we work with, it is our strategy to start with their desired location and use that as a foundation for the rest of the arrangements. This couple was very intentional and were clear that they wanted to celebrate their big day in an industrial building in Indianapolis with rustic, exposed brick. By the time they brought us onto their team, the couple had narrowed the choice down to two venues, but ultimately chose Canal 337, the more inclusive of the options, even offering onsite catering. Located in downtown Indianapolis, this building is actually a converted church and rests at the end of the flowing canal that winds its way through the heart of the Circle City, making it a truly breathtaking setting for such a special occasion!
Because there are always details to be aware of with the venue contract, it is crucial to make sure that you know exactly what your venue is responsible for and what you are required to provide. In this regard, we were able to provide invaluable advice to the couple so that they could understand their contract and negotiate the best terms possible, leaving no doubt about how things would go on their wedding day!
Now let’s turn our attention to this dress! It is so structurally magnificent; the word “perfect” really doesn’t feel like a stretch! In a world of trends, of lace and plunging neck lines, this classic silhouette stands out in the most beautiful way. Coming from one of A&BE’s now preferred dress contacts, Marie Gabriel Couture Bridal, it’s really no surprise that this dress is such a stunner!
While we are talking about this fabulous dress, I also want to take a moment to mention these well-fitted tuxes from The Black Tux. They are so easy to work with, making sure you get the perfect look and fit mailed right to your door. Grooms, as your planner, we can get you and your boys a great discount! Who doesn’t like a discount?
Even their rings are gorgeously simple – just a single solitaire ring that doesn’t need any additional details to turn heads.
Details, Details, Details!
Again, the wedding pair went for elegant classic lines in this full invitation set from Minted. As any good planner should, we can score you a brilliant discount here as well!
We went with these classic black dresses for our bridesmaids from the convenient website Brideside. The flowers are from one of my all-time favorite local, family-owned flower shops, George Thomas Florist. We went with all white and greenery in this classic bouquet shape and size. I love this shop because they have the skill to make exactly what you ask for and the customer-minded focus to offer bulk prices. As one of our preferred vendors, the local florist never fails to please!
If you want a straightforward, easy cake while still offering variety to your guests, a simple cut-cake and individual desserts are the way to go! This brilliant cutting cake came from The Flying Cupcake (fun fact: they also specialize in vegan and gluten free cakes for anyone in search of truly full-service baked goods!). Also, cake flowers are such a special way to dress up the cake and I am personally a huge fan of a delicate ranunculus to make your cake a little extra special. With great relationships with several local bakeries, we are sure to find the right match for your sweet tooth!
We went with simple neutrals for the table linens, supplying our own gold charges to save money. The florist provided the candles and greenery at each table. The ornate table numbers were arranged by the venue (a nice detail in that venue contract!). Every item on the table worked together to create an elegant, minimalist place-setting for the guests and the bridal party to enjoy their meal!
Wedding Hack Alert: Reuse your greenery from your ceremony for the head table at your reception – it saves you money and there is no reason to have two line items with on florist bill for the same exact thing!
The Flow of the Day!
Getting Ready
We started the day at the Ironworks Hotel to get ready. Due to a large conference in the city that weekend we were left to look further away for the perfect hotel and spot to get everyone ready. These suites were perfect with their vaulted ceilings and bright lighting for hair and makeup prep. Both hair and makeup were provided by the lovely Something Blue Stylists, yet another great vendor relationship.
Getting There!
To get downtown to the venue & for photos we worked with Antique Limousine of Indianapolis to get a trolley to transport our bridal party separately to the venue. Using a trolley for the bridal party was a subtle detail that really contributed to that classic feel that the couple was going for!
Time for Photos
Once we got both group down to the venue, it was time for touch-ups and our first look!
We jumped straight into taking photos near the venue, then hopped back on the trolley for some photo-ops in several marvelous spots around downtown Indianapolis!
Time for the Main Event
Then it was time for everything to come together for our beautiful ceremony on the second floor while the finishing touches were being applied to the reception hall below.
Having the reception just one floor below made for a casual and simple transition between the two biggest components of the day. It couldn’t have been easier!
Dinner was served plated, and each guest was served with generous portions of both beef & chicken – the in-house catering service really came through! Dinner was followed by cutting cake, the laughs and happy tears of the toasts, and, of course, first dances.
After first dances, we moved everyone back upstairs for the party portion of the evening! It was complete with mini-cupcakes and some late-night snacks to keep our guests fueled-up for dancing and also to balance out the beverages, if you know what I mean.
We ended the evening a touch early to beat the rain for our picturesque sparkler exit. Timeless, classic perfection achieved! Be sure to contact Arbor and Bloom Events to secure your date if you’re feeling inspired – we can work together to make your day perfect, just like this one!
