Terre Haute Country Club Wedding Planner

We loved helping Mary Kate + Collin plan their wedding quickly at the Country Club of Terre Haute! See some of our favorite details below from Ivan + Louise.

Vendors:

Photographer: Ivan + Louise

Wedding Coordinator: Plum & Poppy Weddings

Venue: Country Club of Terre Haute

Florist: Maggie & Moes

Cake: Tiers of Elegance

Wedding Gown: Marie Gabriel Couture

Rental: A Classic Party Rental

Decor: Atmospheres Indy

Destination Wedding Planner: St. Louis Wedding

We loved helping the Cook family with their 3 child to get married. We planned both their daughter’s weddings and were thrilled to be a part of their son’s wedding in St. Louis. See all the stunning images below.

Vendors:

Ceremony: Basilica of St. Louis
Photographer: White Klump Photography
Wedding Planner: Plum & Poppy Wedding
Reception Venue: Stifel Theater
Videographer: LW Films
Caterer: Levy
Florist: Flowers & Weeds
Live Painter: Melissa Spears Huff
Band: Patrick Lentz
Bakery: The Cakery
Hair & Makeup: Simply Breathtaking

South Bend Wedding Planner: St. Joe Farm

Beth loved helping Nicole & George with their long awaited wedding at St. Joe Farm in northern Indiana. It was full of lots of excitement with a big bridal party and wonderful family! See some of our favorite images below

Vendors:

Photographer: M. Rinaye Photography

Planner : Plum & Poppy Weddings, Beth McHugh

Hair : Bangs Salon [Tracy]

Make Up : Alli with Lips and Lashes at Bangs

Flowers : Poppy’s

Ceremony/Reception Venue : St. Joe Farms

Music : Rufus Ayers

Videographer : Vibe Video Productions

Cake : Marci’s

Catering : Cafe Navar

Lighting : ProShow

Rentals : Aay’s Rental

Brides Dress : Studio I Do, Roanoke Virginia

Daniel's Vineyard Wedding Planner

We loved coordinating Laura + Phil’s wedding at Daniel’s Vineyard. We dodged raindrops all day and managed to make their ceremony happen outside which was so exciting! An incredible vendor team worked so hard to make that happen for them. See some of our favorite images below.

Vendors:

Photographer: Kae Marie Photography
Venue: Daniel's Vineyard
Wedding Coordinator: Plum & Poppy Weddings
Transportation: Advanced Limo
Caterer: Oak Catering
Florist: Vineyard Floral Co
DJ: DJ Connection
Hair & Makeup: Rejuve

Carmel Wedding Planner: Engagement Pictures

We have been busy planning away with this wonderful duo and Michaela’s mom for their New Years Eve wedding at the Ritz Charles Garden Pavilion. See their fun engagement pictures below from Stacy Able Photography

Private Estate Tent Wedding Planner

Kathy and I had so much fun planning her wedding. We cried at our first meeting and many times after that. Lots of happy tears involved in planning this long awaited wedding! Kathy and Josh live on a farm and Kathy grew all the flowers for their wedding. Their wedding was on Josh’s parents’ nearby farm in a big tent and it was perfect. Brightly colored flowers adorned every inch of the property! It was a bright and cheery day, just like Kathy! Tent weddings are immensely complex and we love helping clients attend to every detail from the non glamorous things like power and trash removal to fun stuff like flowers and lighting. See some photos from their beautiful day below.

Vendors:

Photography: Peter Jonathan Images

Wedding Planner: Plum & Poppy Weddings

Rentals: A Classic Party Rental

Lighting: Heinzman

Florist: Knox Florals

Caterer: LA Cafe

The Knot Best of Weddings 2020: Wedding Planner

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 :)

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Indianapolis Wedding Planner: Bloomington Engagement Pictures

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.

Indianapolis Wedding Planner: Charleston Engagement Pictures

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.

Downtown Indianapolis Wedding Planner: St. John the Evangelist & Eiteljorg Wedding

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

The Best Ways to Wow Your Guests with Details

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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Omni Severin Hotel Indianapolis Wedding Planner

Beth has the most lovely time helping this sweet family for their second daughter’s wedding that we’ve been fortunate enough to be apart of at the Omni Severin Hotel in Indianapolis! See all the beautiful highlights below.

Vendors:

Photographer: Traci + Troy

Coordinator: Plum & Poppy

Ceremony Venue: St. Francis St. Clare

Reception Venue: Omni Severin Hotel Indianapolis

Videographer: Vibe Videography

Bakery: Simply Perfection

Band: Sly Band

Florist: McNamara

Pantone Color of the Year Inspiration

Pampas grass, glam glassware, holistic cocktails, oh my! With so many 2020 wedding trends on the rise, we can’t wait to see how wedding and event planners go above and beyond to personalize their happy couple’s day this spring! One of our favorite trends for weddings is creative ways to incorporate Pantone’s Color of the Year, Classic Blue. Whether it be through a simple manicure color or an extravagant floral archway there are so many ways to include Classic Blue into your wedding to reap the benefits it was selected for. 

The Pantone Institute ensures its selection is reflective of macro trends that are taking place in society and is commonly influenced by art, media, movies, lifestyles, socioeconomic and political conditions, travel destinations, and new technology. The vice president of the Pantone Color Institute, Laurie Pressman describes it as a “color that anticipates what’s going to happen next” as we enter into a new decade. This definition perfectly illustrates the milestone newlyweds approach through marriage. 

Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute Leatrice Eiseman announced that “we are living in a time that requires faith and trust and is a kind of consistency that the solid, dependable Classic Blue expresses”. Classic Blue encourages viewers to look beyond the obvious, expand their thinking, increase their perspective and engage in an open stream of communication.

To help you reap these benefits the color reflects, FTD has created 4 moodboards geared at showcasing Classic Blue in your wedding through florals. They’ve sourced beautiful bouquets inspired by the four color harmonies Pantone released to compliment Classic Blue and help you tell a color story that you connect with. Check out the color harmonies below! 

 

Now that you are familiar with the Pantone palettes of 2020, use your floral decor, tablescapes and bouquets to express the sensations you are feeling as you enter a new decade and a new life together! Collaborate with your love to share your feelings of mystery, bliss or tranquility with all who attend your special day that will leave a lasting impression and a mark on 2020! Cheers!

Crowne Plaza Union Station Downtown Indianapolis Wedding Planner

We had the best time helping Katrina + John with their beautiful Summer wedding at Crowne Plaza Union Station in downtown Indianapolis! It was the perfect day for this sweet couple. They were so gracious and kind, we were sad for their wedding to be over. See all the stunning wedding day details below from Ian Borgerhoff Photography!

Photographer: Ian Borgerhoff Photography

Ceremony & Reception Venue: Crowne Plaza Union Station

Wedding Coordinator: Plum & Poppy Weddings

Cake: Cakes by Donna

DJ: Lakeside Entertainment

Florist: Lilly Lane

Ritz Charles Chapel & Garden Pavilion Wedding Planner

We loved helping Elyce + Austin with their beautiful Summer wedding in the Ritz Charles Chapel and Garden Pavilion! See their lovely video below from Bliss Video Memories!

Marriott North Indian Fusion Wedding Planner Video

We loved helping Anisha + Thomas plan their big fun Indian Fusion wedding at the Marriott North this past Spring. We helped them select every single vibrant detail of the day and it was such a joy to work with both their families! See their beautiful video below from Cotangent!

Biltwell Event Center Wedding Planner

We grew to LOVE Ellis, Mitch and both of their families through helping them plan their wedding! They were so lovely and had such fun and unique ideas for their wedding at the Biltwell Event Center. See the sneak peek images below.

Vendors:

Photographer: Arielle Peters Photography

Planner: Plum & Poppy Weddings

Ceremony Venue: Redeemer Presbyterian Church

Reception Venue: Biltwell Event Center

Caterer: Hoalgin Fine Catering

Video: Marshall Movie Maker

Hair: Tangled Up

Makeup: Olivia Rodriguez

Florist: The Empty Vase

Rental: Atmosphere’s Indy

Band: Bluewater Kings

Linens: LGI Linens

Chairs: Wow Factors

Chatham Hills & Lindley Farmstead Wedding Planner

Abbie + Dylan had the most stunning wedding day at the Golf Club at Chatham Hills and Lindley Farmstead! We loved working with Abbie and her mom to plan their beautiful wedding! There was no detail overlooked and Abbie along with her mom have impeccable taste. See all the gorgeous details below from Joni Bilderback!

Vendors:

Photographer: Joni Bilderback

Wedding Coordinator: Plum & Poppy Weddings

Videographer: Ian Borgerhoff

Hair & Makeup: Something Blue Stylists

DJ: Jim Cerone

Florist: Graceful Hands

Decor: Detail & Design

Dessert: Nothing Bundt Cake

Ceremony Venue: Golf Club at Chatham Hills

Reception Venue: Lindley Farmstead at Chatham Hills

Plum & Poppy Weddings Video

We’re so thrilled to share this little video to give you insight into what we do from Ian Borgerhoff Cinematography! Check it out below with clips from some of our favorite weddings with his team. At venues from the JW Marriott, a private estate tent wedding, Indianapolis Central Library, the JW Marriott, and Lindley Farmstead.

Alexander Hotel and Newfields Nigerian Wedding Indianapolis: Wedding Planner

We have been enjoying every minute of helping Patience & Muyiwa plan their wedding from Washington, DC! They will have a fun filled two day celebration beginning at the Alexander Hotel on Friday and ending at Newfields at the IMA on Saturday! We’re thrilled to work alongside Danielle Harris Photography who took their beautiful engagement pictures. We can’t wait to share more of their wedding!