Silver Lotus Wedding Photography - Indianapolis

This was the roughest weekend for the company.  We had 5 weddings on 9/29/07 so every single person in the company had to work.  I personally went to 3 weddings starting in Greenwood and then to 2 in Carmel.  I spent the majority of my day from 2:30 on with Kathryn & Brad along with Jon and Joey (the official photographers).  We started at the church with them getting ready.   Joey and Jon stayed with them while I setup the lights for formals since they decided to see each other before hand.  I tell couples all the time there isn't a right way or a wrong way to seeing each other before or after, it just changes timing.  It worked out very well for them and eliminated the stress of rushing to getf everything done before getting to the reception. 

The church had a wonderful little garden area in the center that provided some wonderful light for us to work with so we were able to get it all done, inside and out... we had so much extra time after the wedding we traveled on down to Coxhall Garden just west of Springmill Rd. on 116th st. after the wedding at took several more shots.  I managed to string up a light for a special shot which you can see down below after you click to see more.  We traveled to the Ritz for the reception and I discovered we would be in the outdoor Pavillion.  The pavillion is wonderful for ambiance and the lighting and it just feels so open and fresh.  I have always had a great experience at the Ritz and think everyone should visit there, even if it is just for the next Bridal show in January.  The food is always good too.... the proof is in the pictures :)

We stayed till the end of the night... literally... we left after the DJ.  Mike West of MGS DJs kept the crowd dancing all night long.  The crowd took the energy and ran with it.  It is always good when there is that kind of dancing participation at a wedding.  Mike is one of the best music mixer djs around and I would highly reccommend him. 

It is a shame I will never see Brad dance the Donkey Butt again but I still have the memories I will share forever ;)

Enjoy the pictures guys and make sure you leave some best wishes and comments for the bride and groom to see.

Thank you!

special button tools to quick fasten the dress. 

Who wins the high jump?

Yes, you both always look your best this way.

Thank you Brad for the perfect turn to give me the perfect angle on that kiss shot.

I think the staff at The Ritz did the decor but I don't know.  It was great though and the colors worked very well with the natural light of the pavillion.

That was my salad and it was yum yum yummy too.

That was my dinner and it was good.

Beauteous!

It was a long drive to this wedding and well worth it.  I never had the pleasure of meeting either the bride or groom prior to the day but Jessica had after all, she did go to high school with Ryan and some of the other groomsmen.  Of course we had to be right in the thick of it on the main drag in Bloomington on Kirkwood Ave, right in front of the IU campus.  Jessica started with the ladies early in the morning and Townsend (another photographer and friend) and I went to meet Ryan and Adrian at the hotel.  It was wonderfully lit room allowing us to get dramatic images and Ryan and AD did their parts just right and ignored us and just let us do our thing.  I do want to let everyone know... Ryan wore mismatched socks :)  Let him tell the story.

We only had to go 2 blocks to the church and there we quickly ran through group shots of just the groomsmen and Ryan with his family so we could all run over to Nick's, the local college pub.  Sink the Bismark quickly became everyone's favorite sport. 

The church was rather dark but we were allowed some great freedom in positioning to rest lenses without blurring.  Then to Deer Park Manor only a few minutes away.  The grounds there were beautiful and facilities wonderful.  Sue, event mananger, did a wonderful scheduling and timing the fireworks just right.... enough babbling... look at the pictures inside by clicking the link below and leave some comments for the couple to see when they get back from the honeymoon!

Thanks guys!

The Dress

The Shoes

The double windsor - found through google.  Ryan was tying this for Adrian 

Getting his own tie

Hair in Rollers

Fitting the Vest

Elevator ride

Finishing touches

Audrey's Laugh during the wedding

Last shot of the "formals" in the church

Aren't they adorable Crest models?

They stayed energetic and fun all day long.

A yummy salad from Tina's Catering and Cusine in Bloomington.

The minister gave us all a laugh when asking for a blessing for their first dance.

Their first dance.  It was choreographed and looked amazing and fun.  As soon as the others get online take a look.  Truly a remarkable couple who spent a lot of time making sure a fun event was planned for all.

First of all, there is nowhere around that compares to the Grand Ballroom at Union Station through the Crowne Plaza in Indianapolis.  It is simply amazing.  It is a more difficult place to shoot in but well worth it.  If we can't photograph your wedding there make sure the photographer you use understands how to shoot in a place like that. Done right it will look amazing.  The Church is Northwood Christian church at 46th and Central near the Meridian Kessler area.  Wonderful with good dramatic lighting.  It is close to downtown without having downtown parking problems.  I highly reccommend the church and they will accept outside ministers if you need a church that will allow you that privilege.

Shannon and her family have been a blast to work with and I wish them all the best.  Shannon looks and can work it like a model.  If you look further down in the blog you will be able to see her amazing bridal portraits.  I have photographed several attorneys this year and it has shown me that lawyers are people too and typically very good ones too.

Please Make sure to click in to view the images we have in store for you.  Leave comments for the couple as well if you wish!

Thank you!

Such an adult...

This was a really cool view out the window of the Embassy Suites

Jen's necklace

Every groom needs a little help

The Kiss

Kiss with the City in the background

Lovely

Last dance at the Indiana Roof Ballroom