We’d like to welcome Phozine Studios
to the Indianapolis Wedding Photographers page.

Matt & Melissa Mayer are great Indianapolis Photographers!

Be sure to check out their website @ www.phozinestudios.com

Saturday, March 26 2011 · 10:00am – 5:00pm

Clarion Waterfront Hotel
2930 Waterfront Parkway West Drive
Indianapolis, IN

See the Event Page on Facebook for the latest information

Come find all your bridal and pre bridal needs and give to charity.

Come check out our vendors at this one day bridal show to benefit Riley Children Hospital. From Dresses and Tuxes, to Photographers, Florists and Caterers. You will find a verity of services to create your dream wedding event. FREE FOR BRIDES, Donations appreciated.

Enter to win prizes of a life time.

Sample tastes from savory dinner meals and appetizers to delicious wedding cakes.

Fashion shows at 11am and 2pm

Current Wedding Vendor List:

• Bronze Tanning, Carmel & Fishers
• Clarion Hotel and Conference Center
• Hoosier tent and Party Rental
• Hot Shots Photography
• Jos A Banks
• Marsha’s Specialty Desserts and Tierney’s Catering
• Patricia’s Glass Garden
• Time-Keepers Productions
• That Special Moment Photography
• Unique Designs by Michelle

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Chrissy Workman is a great source of Indianapolis Photo Booths!

Be sure to check out her website @ www.happysnapsphotobooth.com

Elizabeth O’Meara Ahlgrim is an amazing Indianapolis Harpist!

Be sure to check out her website @ www.indyharpist.com

Spot-On Filmworks is your Indianapolis Wedding Video Expert!

Be sure to check out their website @ www.spotonfilmworks.com

Be sure to check out their website @ www.a-brides-dream.net

Can you see yourself doing something like this at your wedding cermony?

Wedding planning usually begins with the selection of an engagement ring. Today’s modern couples know that there are very few “rules” about these important symbols of commitment. One guideline that most still follow, however, is the appearance of diamonds in their engagement rings.

The older wedding planning guidelines suggest how much money should be spent on an engagement ring or rings, but today’s savvy consumers know that it is more about the style and meaning of the jewelry than about the cost. This makes shopping for an engagement ring for a man or woman a fun and somewhat creative experience.

For example, the couple can head out to different shops and jewelry design studios to see what is available, or they can even design their own to be made by a professional jeweler. They will not have to limit themselves to single diamonds in a “standard” setting, and can expect almost a dozen different metals to choose from.

Consider that many of the “traditional” metals are being replaced by other, more unique materials. For example, it isn’t unusual to hear about tungsten, aluminum and even platinum and stainless steel when discussing engagement rings and wedding bands for both men and women.

Why are jewelers using such unique materials? While these metals have just as much appeal and good looks as the more frequently seen gold, silver and platinum, they usually offer durability and easy maintenance. They also can come in different finishes and colors from the more well-known precious metals.

A modern engagement ring made from an interesting metal and set with high-quality diamonds is a real “statement” on the hand of the wearer. Men and women can wear engagement rings to demonstrate their commitment and upcoming nuptials, and modern jewelry designers offer a wealth of options for those planning on getting married in style.

Guest Post by:  Abby Michaels

Once you are engaged, it is time to begin preparing for the wild adventure of planning your wedding. There is a lot to prepare and this can become stressful depending on the date of your wedding. If you are working with a tight budget, it is still possible to have an amazing celebration. After some extensive research, it is now time to begin planning this special celebration. Although I am still planning my wedding, I would like to share a few tips that I have learned during my planning process so far.

If you are creative, I recommended designing the invitations yourself. There are benefits to creating your own invitations, which make the time spent worthwhile. I personally did not enjoy shopping for invitations because there were too many styles available. These styles consist of different themes, colors, and designs. When creating the invitations yourself, this process is simplified significantly. This allows you to have full control over what the invitations look like and you can create something that will be remembered well past your wedding day.

After deciding on a design for my invitations, I decided that it was time to begin shopping for shoes. My goal was to find an affordable pair of shoes that could be worn more than once. Most shoes that I found were a color that I was not happy with because they did not match any of the dresses in my wardrobe. This really concerned me because I do not like purchasing something that will not get much use.

I soon discovered dyeable shoes and these were perfect because you can easily change their color. This allows you to wear them many times. I am planning to wear these shoes for many special events after my wedding. There are many different shoes available to choose from, but these dyeable shoes seemed to fit my requirements best. I still have a lot of planning to do for my wedding, but overall, I am satisfied with what my fiancé and I have chosen so far.

Guest Post written by: Cynthia Andrews

Be sure to check out her website @ www.lori-rae.com