ASHLEY + TAYLOR | NEW YEARS EVE WEDDING | LUCAS OIL ESTATE | CARMEL, INDIANA
2014-01-21 17:36:07The minute I heard the words “New Years Wedding”, “Great Gatsby Theme” and “Lucas Oil Mansion”, I think I had butterflies of excitement! I mean, does it get much better than that? THEN, I realized that I was working with a truly wonderful couple and a vendor team that was incredible…and I was over the moon! Anticipation was building as the holidays came around and I knew that this wedding was around the corner! Then, I finally had the chance to sit down and meet Ashley & Taylor…and I instantly loved them! It was just natural and easy…and they were soo real and fun! I walked away from our meeting and remember thinking…wow, not only is this going to be a stunning, over the top wedding, but it’s going to be super fun and full of real, down to earth people…and I LOVE that combination! As the wedding day arrived, the weather proved to be “polar vortex” ish, as the weather of this season has been named…which simply put, means COLD. 20 Degrees maybe, with a wind chill in the single digits. Not exactly “outdoor pictures in a strappy wedding dress or short bridesmaid dresses” friendly…but honestly, this wedding party was amazing. They were soo fantastic, endured the cold and had a great time despite the fact that they had long since gone numb with frostbite! 😉 kidding. It was a sunny, beautiful blue sky day though…and you almost can’t even tell how cold it was. As guests began to arrive for their ceremony and the incredible party….I remembered what I loved soo much about New Year’s weddings…the OUTFITS! Everyone just looks SOO DARN GREAT! Glammed up, sparkles and FAB dresses everywhere, bowties and slicked back hair…it’s just too good! The whole night was just electric, really! Such incredible energy, soo much fun being had everywhere! It fit the GATSBY party theme to a T! As the countdown began and Ashley & Taylor were literally surrounded by all of their loved ones, they were toasting each other and hugging…and the clock struck midnight…and it was easy to see and feel that it was TRULY the BEST night of their lives! Ashley & Taylor, thank you soo much for having me (and Erika!) photograph your wedding! It was such an honor…and truly soo much fun! You two know how to get married in style and start the year off right!! xoxo! 🙂
VENUE & VENDORS:
Venue: Lucas Oil Estate
Event Planner: Boldly Chic Events, Lori Soloman
Draping, Lighting, Confetti Canons: Evans Audio Visual, Scott Evans
Florals & Decor: Bella’s Blooms Floral Design
Caterer: Anthony Puma, Lucas Oil Private Chef
Linens: LGI Linens
DJ: DJ Helicon
Harpist: Jill Pitz
Photo Booth: Spin Shot Entertainment
Wedding Dress & Bridesmaid Dresses: Marie Gabriel Couture
Hair: Alison Lee
Tuxes: DC Tux
Makeup: Ashley Fuson, Sass Salon
Invitations: Jupiter & Juno
Transportation: Carey Indiana