Indiana Statehouse & Biltwell Event Center Wedding Planner

We loved helping Maria and her mom plan her beautiful wedding at the Indiana Statehouse and Biltwell Event Center! Maria lives out of state and her mom travels out of state so we did much of our planning remotely. We pulled together a beautiful day with ease. See our favorites below from Meghan Harrison Photography

Vendors:

Photographer: Meghan Harrison Photography

Wedding Planner & Designer: Plum & Poppy Weddings

Florist: Pomp & Bloom

Ceremony Venue: Indiana Statehouse

Reception Venue: Biltwell Event Center

Hair & Makeup: Something Blue Stylists

DJ: Circle City Sound

Ceremony Music: Kirkwood Quartet

Mavris Arts & Event Center Wedding Planner

We loved helping Abbey plan her beautiful wedding in a short time frame at the Mavris Arts & Event Center. See the beautiful details below.

Vendors:

Photographer: Danielle Harris Photography

Wedding Planner: Plum & Poppy Weddings

Florist: McNamara

Venue: Mavris Arts & Events Center

Bakery: Classic Cakes

Hair & Makeup: Kathryn’s Bridal Bar

Black Iris Estate Wedding Planner

We were lucky enough for Saliena to have been on our team years ago. So when she asked us for help with her wedding we jumped at the chance to be a part of her gorgeous day. She has an incredible eye for detail and her love story with Keith is one for the books. See their beautiful day below from the amazing Shelly Ruth Photography!

Vendors:

Photographer: Shelly Ruth Photography

Wedding Planner: Plum & Poppy Weddings

Venue: Black Iris Estate

Florist: Posh Petals

Rentals: Atmospheres Indy, Wow Factors, Violet Vintage

Caterer: Thomas Caterers of Distinction

Transportation: Antique Limo of Indy

Hair: Beauty & The Braid

Band: Blue Water Kings

Bakery: Heavenly Sweets

Crowne Plaza at Union Station Wedding Planner

We were lucky enough to spend 2.5 years with Rachel, Alex and their families planning their wedding. We loved the time we shared with them and consider them family now. See their perfect day below!

Vendors:

Photographer: Stacy Able Photography

Wedding Planner & Designer: Plum & Poppy Weddings

Hair & Makeup: Something Blue Stylists

Florist: Accent Floral Design

Bakery: Classic Cakes

Ceremony Venue: St. John the Evangelist

Reception Venue: The Crowne Plaza at Union Station

DJ: Lakeside Entertainment

Transportation: Advanced Limousines

Indianapolis Artsgarden Wedding Planner

We loved helping Liza, her mom and Aunt plan their beautiful wedding at the Indianapolis Artsgarden. The whole design revolved around her beautiful black wedding dress. See some of our favorite images below from their wedding.

Vendors:

Photographer: Sydney Lauren Photography

Wedding Coordination: Plum & Poppy Weddings

Venue: Indianapolis Artsgarden

Florist: Accent Floral Design

Caterer: Conrad

Rental: NBE Event Group

Scottish Rite Cathedral Wedding Planner

Our team loved helping Carley + Connor with their beautiful fall wedding at Meridian Street Methodist & Scottish Rite Cathedral. See some of our favorites from Danielle Harris below.

Vendors:

Photographer: Danielle Harris Photography

Wedding Coordinator: Plum & Poppy Weddings

Ceremony Venue: Meridian Street Methodist

Reception Venue: Scottish Rite Cathedral

Caterer: Kahn's Catering

Bakery: Classic Cakes

Band: Impalas

Decor: Atmosphere's Indy

Florist: Solstice Floral

Stress Free Wedding Planning Tips

Tips for a couple on how to stay stress-free while wedding planning

 

Planning a wedding is a lot of fun, but it can also be overwhelming. There’s so much to organize! But with a few helpful tips, you can enjoy the process and avoid stress in the lead-up to the best day of your life. Here’s our advice for stress-free wedding planning.


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Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

 

There are two of you getting married, so that means two of you share the responsibility of planning the wedding. You’re embarking on a lifelong partnership, so this is the perfect time to put that teamwork into practice. Two heads are better than one, after all. 



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Write out a list of everything that needs to be done, and then assign tasks fairly between you both. One of you might have a particular interest in the food, while the other might love creating seating plans. One of you might love scoping out venues, like researching what a wedding at a vineyard would be like, while the other might want to focus on fashion. Utilize your skillsets to make light work of your to-do list. Now’s the time to divide and conquer.

 

Make Time for Date Nights

 

Planning a wedding can become all-consuming, so it’s no wonder couples can feel nostalgic for their carefree dating days. You don’t have to lose that spontaneity or spark, however, just because you’re busy wedding planning. 

 

Schedule date nights where wedding talk is strictly off-limits. This will help you both remember exactly why it is you’re getting married in the first place! Go to your favorite restaurant, or take a walk down memory lane at those special places where momentous occasions played out, like your first date, your first kiss, or even your proposal location.

 

Set Up Couple Pamper Sessions

 

Treating yourself to a couple’s spa day has so many benefits. You’ll get to unwind and de-stress, helping you let go of any tension. You’ll also get that glow that’ll help you look even more happy and relaxed on your wedding day. It’s a win-win. And when you spend time together being pampered it’s a wonderful bonding experience, too.

 





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You could have side-by-side massages or facials or even go for hair treatment. This is another opportunity to stay stress-free whilst also prepping for the ceremony. You might want to change your hair color or simply get a trim. Whether you want to find out how to make hair thicker for men or how to perfect an updo for women, give yourself plenty of time to prep your hair – and skin – so you can look and feel your best on your big day.

 

Keep Talking

 

If particular things are causing stress in the wedding planning, make sure you talk it out together. You know each other better than anyone else in the world, so you’ll be able to help each other through. 





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It might be that one of you is stressing about thinning hair – and the other will be able to help by researching how to make hair thicker for men. Or one of you is concerned about what wedding favors to choose – and the other will delve right in and come up with a fantastic shortlist of options. Keep talking to each other and sharing your concerns. You’re each other’s biggest support, particularly at this time… and your wedding planner is right there to listen and help, too!

 

With these tips you can stay stress-free while planning your wedding, and enjoy the process together.

 

 

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Black Iris Estate Wedding Planner

Kaley was the greatest joy to work with! She was the life of the party and brought so much joy to the process as well as wedding day! See a sneak peek of her & Mitch’s day below.

Vendors:

Photographer: Wandering Heart Photography

Wedding Planner: Plum & Poppy Weddings

Venue: Black Iris Estate

Bakery: Classic Cakes

Floral & Rental: Detail & Design

Rentals: Wow Factors

DJ: Marc Williams

Photo Booth: DJ Sound Solutions

Caterer: Thomas Caterers of Distinction

Ceremony Musicians: Deoc Ensemble

Transportation: Antique Limo

Columbus, Indiana Wedding Planner

We loved helping Jami plan her beautiful wedding along with the help of her lovely mother. Jami is a busy medical student and neither her or her mom live in Indianapolis. We were able to help them plan everything seamlessly from out of town with their crazy schedules. See all our favorite shots below.

Vendors:

Photographer: Sami Renee Photography

Wedding Planner: Plum & Poppy Weddings

Bakery: Classic Cakes

Caterer: Hanger 12

Venue: Factory 12 Event Loft

Hair & Makeup: Something Blue Stylists

Florist: Accent Floral Design

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

Spring Union Station Wedding Planner

We loved helping Carson & Steven plan their wedding while living out of state in two different locations. Covid threw lots of curveballs their way and they handled them all with grace and kindness. We even had a ceremony venue change 24 hours before the wedding. See all the beautiful images from their long awaited day below.

Vendors:

Photographer: Gene Yoon

Ceremony Venue: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church

Reception Venue: Union Station at Crowne Plaza

Florist: Eufloric Events

Hair & Makeup: Leslie White Hair & Makeup

DJ: Megan Taylor

Transportation: Advanced Limousines

Photo Booth: Grins & Giggles

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

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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Ellen + Tommy: Biltwell Wedding Planner

Ellen + Tommy are the sweetest, smiliest couple! They handled every curveball with grace and a smile. Their wedding was postponed from the spring to summer then drastically shrank in size due to local restrictions within two weeks of their wedding. It was a wild ride but we were so happy to be apart of their day and were sad to see them go. See their beautiful day below.

“I don’t think 3500 characters will cover what Sarah and her team did for me. As a COVID bride you’d expect endless amounts of stress or sorrows but Sarah made everything so much easier for me, she became a true friend and confidant during a time of uncertainty and fear. Every PIVOT we experienced felt so smooth and she intimately helped me plan three different weddings, including decreasing our headcount from 150 to 50 two weeks before our wedding. I still get emotional thinking about the journey that brought us to our DREAM of a day and it was all thanks to Sarah. She went beyond her typical day of coordinator and I am so grateful for who she is and what care she provides for each of her brides. Thank you so much Sarah!!!” - review from the bride on The Knot

Vendors:

Photographer: Rebecca Shehorn Photography

Videographer: Wandering Light Films

Wedding Coordination: Plum & Poppy Weddings

Venue: Biltwell Event Center

Caterer: Hoaglin Fine Catering

Florist: Violets Are Blue

Cake: Classic Cakes

Hair & Makeup: For the Dainty Days & Reneu Beauty

DJ: Evan Nance

Draping: Atmosphere’s Indy

Calligraphy: Creative in Bloom

Carson + Steven: Engagement Pictures

Carson + Steven are such a fun couple! We have loved getting to know them and are excited to help them celebrate their wedding next year. See their exciting roof top engagement pictures from Gene Yoon below. The groom owns a printing company so the shirt is an adorable personal touch!

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.

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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