5 Ways to Personalize Your Special Day

1. Serve a Signature Cocktail: Choose a specialty drink that identifies with you and your groom. Have this served at the bar.
2. Use Unique Transportation: Choose a distinctive vehicle to arrive and exit your reception. Vintage cars, sleighs, motorcycles, and carriages are all fun alternatives to your basic limo.
3. Give Tables Names Rather than Numbers: Choose a theme that relates to you and your groom and go with it. Maybe places the two of you have visited, your favorite things, or even words that relate to love.
4. Bring Back the Past: Find out the songs your parents had their first dances to and play them at the reception.
5. Consider Local Flavor: There are so many ways to do this, through decor, cuisine, music, and much more.

Perfect Wedding Guide Scottish Rite Cathedral Show

On September 28th we took part in Perfect Wedding Guide's Bridal Show at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. It was a fun day and we were thrilled to meet so many brides-to-be. We look forward to hearing from many of you, and would love to make your day a success.

Isn't She Beautiful

Sarah and Josh's Wedding ~ 9.20.08

Sarah and Josh's wedding was in a word glamorous. It was held at Bridgewater Country Club. Marci Ralph was the photographer. Please visit her website at www.marciralphphotography.com to see more of her fabulous work. Her photos are just phenomenal!

Fabulous Hair Stylist's are Hard to Come By!

If you are looking for a creative stylist for your wedding day Jen Terry is excellent. She will do everything in her power to create the style you have been dreaming of, or something even better for your wedding day!!!

Jen Terry

Master Stylist

Beauty Brands

2554 E. 146th St. Carmel, IN 46033

317-569-0102

Companies to Watch Awards Program

We had the pleasure of working with Silver Square Inc. and designing the floral centerpieces for this inaugural program. The event was held at the Indiana Roof Ballroom on August 28th. We created 63 centerpieces for the event.

Sarah's Shower

I just wanted to share some pictures from my fabulous friend Sarah's Bridal Shower. It was such a fun and special day.

MIA

I have to apologize for being completely MIA lately. But a whole lot have things have happened in the last month personally and professionally. So I hope you will enjoy getting updated. I bought my first house. It is adorable and perfect! It is in a cute little neighborhood in Fishers. I also get the pleasure of being a maid of honor in a dear friends wedding this weekend. So I have been taking part in all the wedding hoopla from the opposite side lately. It has been so fun planning a bridal shower and bachelorette party for someone so close to my heart!

A New Photo

Don't they look so in love? This photo is by Jennifer Clark. Please visit Jennifer's website to see more of her wonderful work! Once again the bouquet is by Wild Orchid.

Quick HINT!

Wanting an easy way to add a more comtemporary look for your reception? Instead of round tables go with squares or long banquet tables.

Bridesmaids' Dresses

Are you having a hard time finding the perfect Bridesmaid's Dress to fit all the women in your Bridal Party?

Skip tradition and go with all different dresses. Choose a fabric and length and let your bridesmaids pick a dress that flatters them. Not only will everyone be happy because their
dresses will flatter their body, but they will be more comfortable as well. And comfort = smiling faces for your photos!!!

Fun Wedding Facts

5% of Couples include there Dog in the Ceremony
9% Hire a Swing Band for the Reception
11% opt for a Couple's Party instead of a Bachelor/Bachelorette Party
20% Design a Custom Monogram
43% say that Gift Cards are their most-wanted Presents
59% of Couples help Pay for their Wedding

*courtesy of BRIDES magazine

Making Up for Lost Time

How gorgeous is this??? Lindsey and Ben look amazing. This photo is by DGM Photography. And once again the bouquet is by Denise at Wild Orchid Events. Since I haven't had a new photo up for awhile I wanted to make this one extra special!!

A Photo A Week

Happy Thursday!!! I have decided that I am going to start posting one stand out photograph a week. This week I wanted to feature this photograph by DGM Photography. You can contact Daniel at daniel@dgmphotography.net, and please check out the website dgmphotography.net. Not only is this a gorgeous photograph, the bouquet is by Denise at Wild Orchid Events!!!

Bridal Boutiques

It is so hard to decide where to look for a bridal gown. With the abundance of Bridal Superstore's some of the area's boutiques often get overlooked. I have compiled a list of just some of the boutiques in the Indianapolis area. Good luck hunting for that perfect dress!

Nancy's Bridal Boutique
3981 E. 82d St.
Indianapolis IN, 46240
Bliss Boutique
All Gowns are Under $1500
1521 N. Green St. Suite D
Brownsburg, IN 46112
J'Ann & Co.
930 Logan St.
Noblesville, IN 46060
Something Old Something New
138 West State St.
Pendleton, IN 46064
A Step Above Bridal Boutique
480 E. Carmel Dr.
Carmel, IN 46032
Bridal Boutique of Carmel
Featuring Exclusive Designers
13720 N. Meridian St.
Carmel, IN 46032
Trousseau Bridal Boutique
40 East Poplar St.
Zionsville, IN 46077
Sophia's Bridal, Tux, and Prom
7015 US 31 S
Indianapolis, IN 46227
A Bride's Dream
9719 East US Highway 36
Avon, IN 46123

Hello!!!

Well this is my first post, so I just thought I would give you a little insight into the world of Cara. I grew up in Fishers and graduated from Hamilton Southeastern High School. After high school I attended Ball State University where I was a proud Chi Omega. The summer after my sophomore year I visited an animal shelter and came home with a puppy that I named Tyson. He has been stuck following me around ever since!!! After graduating from Ball State in three years, I became the manager of a campus bar and grill named the Locker Room. If any of my friends had a party or event I was always the one asked to plan it, and I had so much fun getting every detail right. Four and half years and five moves after the visit to that animal shelter, I decided it was time for Tyson and I to move back to the Indy area. Once back in Indy I started working for CIB Bank. That winter I saw the wedding planning class offered through IUPUI and new that I couldn't pass up the opportunity. I loved the class, and knew I wanted to get more involved. Since my mom has a background in floral design and has been doing flowers for weddings, it seemed to be the perfect opportunity to start Wild Orchid Events. As for me, I really enjoy taking Tyson on walks, decorating, and catching up on the latest celebrity gossip. I am a sucker for puppies and babies, and LOVE the color pink. On the weekends, if I am not coordinating a wedding or special event you can find me hanging out with my friends. I love experiencing new things: foods, drinks, places, people, events, etc. I think giving the perfect gift, card or surpise and seeing the look on that person's face is the best feeling in the world. Being able to create the perfect moment for someone gives me that same feeling; and I am lucky enough to call that my job. Now you know a little more about my world. This blog will be full of things that will be beneficial to brides and event hosts, my interests, and anything fun or random I feel like passing along. Love makes the world go round; keep on making it!