Do you know how to ruin a great day for deer hunting? Plan a wedding reception on the same day...
Rarely do the celebrations go the distance. But, this one was an exception!!! It also sets the bar pretty high for a great time!
It probably helped that they tied the knot a little over a month ago and have had time to rest before the reception. It probably also helps that their families & guests put the F. U. N. in "Celebration".
The decor was positively gorgeous!
The food was delicious!
The cupcakes were decadent!
The bar service was quick & plentiful!
And the action never stopped!!!!
Oh, and cannot forget to mention that incredible wedding dress. WOW! She was made for it or it was made for her. In either case, she was absolutely stunning!!! The bridesmaids complimented the bride quite well.
The groom and groomsmen.... well they tried. LOL. They were simply out matched by the ladies. They looked good, but the spotlight was on the bride and her backup dancers.
As far as the Shoe Game is concerned, they did not, in fact, know each other very well. Ha! But, the bride & groom compliment each other so well, they will be together for a long, long time. They have great examples to follow. Their grandparents have been married 59 & 62 years (and they danced a bunch too!!!).
Say hello to the newest Mr. & Mrs. Dixon!!!!
Shoutouts:
• Venue: Lawrence County 4-H Fairgrounds
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• Decorations & event planning:
Log Creek Creations
https://www.facebook.com/lisathomas7910
• Catering by Agape Catering
https://www.facebook.com/agapecateringandservices/
• Beverage service provided by Big Red Liquors Bloomington
https://bigredliquors.com/
• Cake & Cupcakes Provided by Sweet Cakes
https://www.facebook.com/Sweet-Cakes-180838118639828/
• Sarah Adams Photography
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They've been married for an entire week and they still look happy!!!! WOO-HOO!!!!
Their friends and families gathered to celebrate with them last evening.
She showed off her elegant wedding dress and he wore his three piece. They make an incredibly captivating couple! They even made their bridal party don their full wedding attire. The lot of them were simply an attractive bunch to say the least. Even Murphy....
Oh, and did they come to celebrate!? They all laughed and ate 'til they hurt.
The venue, which is a pleasant community center, was decked out! Log Creek does such an excellent, over-the-top job creating the setting that absolutely blows you away!
The bountiful meal cannot go without mention. Lynne Miller always delivers the good stuff and the main course provided by Eric Laws & The Boys was extremely savory!
The toasts were extra special. The sisters of the bride and groom each took a turn to lightly roast their respective sibling and then brought it home with admiration and love for the couple. Murphy didn't do too bad of a job either. He may have gotten a little emotional.
Once we got through the meal, toasts, cake cutting and spotlight dances, it did not take long for the ladies to ditch their formal gowns for something a little more comfortable to dance in. And they never stopped!
This was a great celebration!
Congratulations to the newest Mr. & Mrs. Padgett!!!
Shoutouts:
Venue: Orange County Community Center
https://www.facebook.com/OrangeCountyCommunityCenter/
Decorations & event planning:
Log Creek Creations
https://www.facebook.com/lisathomas7910
Catering by Miller Family Catering (Paoli)
https://www.facebook.com/lynne.miller.5011?mibextid=ZbWKwL
Smoked meats provided by Eric Laws and the boys.
Bartending by Abi Andis
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Photography by Wild Rose Imagery
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Mother Nature brought all the colors out for this ceremony!!!
The timing was perfect to capture the various autumn foliage hues. Mother Nature even brought a mid-day shower to freshen the air and clean the walkways. By ceremony the view was stunning!
The bride & groom were absolutely giddy and eager to join together as one and ready to celebrate with their families and closest friends.
Congratulations to the newest Mr. & Mrs. Robinson!!!!
Shoutouts:
Venue, Catering & Beverage Service:
Abe Martin Lodge @ Brown County State Park
https://www.facebook.com/abemartinlodge?mibextid=ZbWKwL
Wedding Cheesecake, Cupcakes by Mama Mueller!!!
Photography by Gold Iris Weddings
https://www.facebook.com/goldirisweddings/
Their support team, of family and friends, pulled off miracle after miracle!
This was supposed to be an outdoor ceremony with an outdoor reception. Many were looking forward to it as such. Then an unexpected, uninvited, unwanted guest decided to change everything. Category 4 Hurricane Helene made landfall on Wednesday and made her way to Indiana Friday & Saturday just in time. The ceremony was shifted indoors and tents were acquired for the reception.
They say 90% of the work is in the last 10% of the schedule. Compound that by change in location, throw in a little wind and rain (sarcasm) and the tent arriving late and it's a perfect recipe for a disaster. Through all of this, Emmi & Jake's crew did everything in their power to make this day the best it could be. Challenge after challenge was overcome.
Due to the weather, they were concerned with attendance or lack there of, especially for the reception. It was still technically outdoors, even though it was under multiple tents. Surprisingly, more guests arrived than expected! They had to set up additional tables and chairs. And mind you, they did so very quickly. Table clothes, tableware etc.
Even more surprising was how late the guests stayed for the reception. It would have been quite understandable if guests left early. Earlier than usual. Way earlier than usual. Nope! We had to shut it down and send them away so that the newlyweds to start their honeymoon journey.
At the end of the day, the most important thing is that they are married! The adventure getting there will be talked about for years to come.
Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Alvey!!!
Shoutouts:
Ceremony held at First Baptist Church, Bedford
https://www.facebook.com/FirstBaptisitBedford?mibextid=ZbWKwL
Reception held at The Red Brick, Otis Park.
Floral decorations, bouquets
I Do Flowers by Sarah
https://www.facebook.com/idoflowersbysarah/
Additional Floral and Decorations by Family & friends with a major help from Kortni Cana