Sarah and Adam’s vision was so perfect for a winter wedding at the Carmel Palladium & St. John the Evangelist! It was a frigid day that was full of rich colors, warm hospitality, and gracious elegance that perfectly fit this lovely couple. Married at St John the Evangelist in downtown Indianapolis, their reverent Nuptial Mass […]

Weddings

April 17, 2024

A Winter Wedding at the Carmel Palladium & St. John the Evangelist

Casey & Alex came in to wedding planning with a clear theme for the day! They wanted to plan their mass and reception around Casey’s favorite devotion, Stella Maris. We actually planned our own styled shoot around this theme in 2020, so we were so excited to see a wedding inspired by the same concept. […]

Weddings

March 11, 2024

ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST AND 1899- A STAR OF THE SEA WEDDING

One of our all time, favorite things to do when we visit a new city for a wedding is to visit the local Catholic churches! But there’s something special about the ones in our hometown, the ones where we attend mass and regularly do weddings. Here are our thoughts on the six prettiest churches in […]

Churches, Weddings

February 26, 2024

THE SIX PRETTIEST CHURCHES IN INDIANAPOLIS

Every wedding vendor has their list of locations that they can’t wait to work! One of ours has always been Laurel Hall. Laurel Hall is arguably the most gorgeous venue in the Indianapolis area. It features a stone exterior, leaded and stained glass, dark wood features, tons of stone fireplaces, and the most gorgeous solarium […]

Weddings

February 12, 2024

RACHEL & ALEX- A Manor House Wedding at St. John the Evangelist & Laurel Hall

Wedding veils are such an iconic part of a bridal look! They are maybe the most recognizable part of the modern bridal silhouette. Here’s a little rundown about choosing a veil (or not) for your Catholic wedding! Let’s start with why we wear them! The wearing of veils at weddings dates so far back that […]

Wedding Advice

January 10, 2024

Veils at a Catholic Wedding

When we talked with Candace and Tyler, we were so excited for their wedding plans! From their Tiffany wedding bands to their castle-like reception space, there were so many classic pieces that we were sure their celebration would be a night to remember! As with every wedding, there were lots of elements that we loved, […]

Weddings

January 8, 2024

Candace & Tyler- A Formal Friday Wedding in Downtown Indianapolis

The Basilica of the Sacred Heart at Notre Dame is a gorgeous and beloved Catholic church bedecked in gold and blue! We were overjoyed to get a chance to work here, especially with a couple as sweet as Leanna & Mike. They chose shades of blue for their decor, one of our all time favorite […]

Weddings

November 8, 2023

Basilica of the Sacred Heart at Notre Dame- Leanna & Mike

In late 2020, we were just dying to host an event after a year of distancing and postponed weddings! A styled shoot seemed like a wonderful way to make some new connections and stretch some creative muscles. In fact, it was at this styled shoot that we met our dear friend Colette, with whom we […]

Events

September 1, 2023

STELLA MARIS STYLED SHOOT

Bella and Andrew came to us with such a clear vision for their wedding day, and it was a true pleasure to watch their inspiration take form into a lovely and personalized celebration! These two lovebirds are avid hikers and campers, and wanted their wedding day to reflect the love of the National Parks they […]

Weddings

August 7, 2023

NATIONAL PARKS THEMED WEDDING- BELLA & ANDREW

Let me start off by saying that Canon in D is a lovely song. Every classical piece of music has its time and place. On top of that, Canon is a very versatile composition! It can be played on a variety of common instruments, making it a tempting song for weddings because it can be […]

Wedding Advice

June 30, 2023

CHOOSING YOUR CATHOLIC WEDDING ENTRANCE- The argument against Canon in D

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