Hey everyone! I’ve been holding on blogging this wedding because I know it’s going to be featured in the Feb/March issue of Bloom Magazine. But since the mag comes out soon I decided I couldn’t wait any longer 🙂

This wedding was so amazingly unique. I met the Groom via working with Cummins and I was thrilled when he contacted me , and even more thrilled when I heard the wedding was in Bloomington. Um, wedding in Bloomington in the fall – yes please! It’s always so gorgeous there in the fall so I knew I would be in for a treat.

The couple met while doing contra dance. If you’re not familiar with Contra dance the best way I can describe it is that it’s folkdance mixed with line dance with a caller and many moves that are way too complicated for me! haha. So naturally when it came time to plan their wedding they wanted to have Contra dancing at the reception which was pretty awesome. I’ve never seen so many people on the dance floor for so long. Everyone gave it try for at least a song or two.

Between the gorgeous fall weather, the great use of colors, the heartfelt toasts and the dancing it was an amazing night overall.

Thanks Chris and Juliet for letting me be a part of your big day! And if you’re in the Bloomington area be sure to pick up the Feb/March issue of Bloom to see their feature in the wedding guide!

Reception Venue: Indiana Memorial Union  http://www.imu.indiana.edu/catering/weddings/index.shtml ( also did the cake)

Ceremony Venue: Unitarian Church, Rev. Mary Ann Macklin officiant.  http://www.uubloomington.org/

Flowers: Harvest Moon Flower Farm, Linda Chapman. Local grower and designer of all flowers.  http://www.harvestmoonflowerfarm.com/about/

Invitations: Twisted Limb Paperworks, Sheryl Woodhouse-Keese. https://www.twistedlimbpaper.com/

Band :Mean Lids, Matt Turino. Band. http://www.myspace.com/meanlids

Dance Caller : Fiddle ‘n’ Feet, Tamara Loewenthal.  http://www.fiddlenfeet.com/

Wedding Gown: Nancy’s Bridal Boutique  http://nancysbridalboutique.com/

Bridesmaids Dresses: David’s Bridal, http://www.davidsbridal.com

Tuxedos: Suzanne’s Bridal and Formal Wear  http://www.suzannesgowns.com/

Hair : Elan Uptown Salon http://www.elanuptownsalon.com

 

 And then it was ceremony time!

And then we headed off to campus to finish up photos before the reception

The flower girl was NOT feeling photo time haha

One of my favorite photos below in front of the Union…. I might be a little biased since I am an IU grad.

We took a little walk…. see what I mean about how gorgeous Bloomington is in the fall?!

On to the Reception!

After dinner guests moved to a different room for cake and toasts while they flipped the room to get ready for the dance. I’ve been to alot of wedding and these were some of the most heartfelt, sincere toasts I’ve heard – lot of love in the room!

And then it was onto the dancing! These pictures don’t being to do this justice and I could post hundreds more, but for now here are some highlights!