Excellence Wedding Solutions

10/21/2024

The Wedding of Ashley & Greg
Saturday, October 12, 2024

Ashley & Greg's wedding and reception were held on a beautiful fall day at East Ridge Estate in Corydon, Indiana. This was my first time at this venue. The owners were so accommodating and made the process smooth and easy.

Thank you to all the wonderful vendors who make my job so much easier! Here is the lineup:

Hair was styled by Hillary Keith and the Makeup Artist was Sarah Ruttle.

Photography was the work of Jake Zaepfel Photos. It was great working with him again and the photos I've seen so far are awesome!

Their DJ, Nick Allen, handled music and sound for the ceremony and reception and was great to work with.

The crew from Ritas Taco Shop served up salsa & queso for cocktail hour and a delicious taco bar for dinner.

Bartending was provided by Brittany with Naked by Sunday.

Delectable cake in three different flavors was made by Sweet Stuff Bakery.

Decor rental including buffet items, centerpieces, a greenery wall, and a fainting couch, came from Party Rentals.

Ashley Popp & Greg, I wish you both a beautiful life together! Thank you for letting me help with your special day.

09/30/2024

The Wedding of Harper & Jordan
Saturday, September 28, 2024

This past weekend I had the joy of coordinating for Harper & Jordan. Their ceremony and reception was held at The Olmsted, a beautiful venue with fantastic staff with whom I'm always happy to work.

Their ceremony was officiated by their family member, Anthony Jones. I loved how he not only brought in personal details that shared the love the couple holds for one another, but also highlighted the fact that, in order to successfully love each other the way we should, we have to be connected to Jesus, the ultimate source of love.

All music and announcements for the evening were skillfully conducted by Dj John Q, who kept the dance floor packed all night long.

Hair and Makeup were respectively the work of Color in the Ville and Carrie Lentz, who had the bride and her entourage photo ready right on schedule.

Speaking of images, I can hardly wait to see the work of Photos by Bee & the videographers of Cultivating Perception BY: Dantana Smith! Both were so great to work with.

The gorgeous flowers that graced tables, mantle, and wedding party were the work of The Desired Effect, LLC.

Guests were invited to take Polaroid photos in front of the rose wall provided by Jane Wedding Rental which they then tucked into her guest book alongside their notes of congratulation and best wishes.

Plehn's Bakery provided the simply elegant three-tier, pearl embellished cake.

I'm so thankful for the opportunity to work with this couple and all their awesome vendors!

Best wishes to Harper and Jordan for a beautiful life together!

08/31/2024

What they don’t tell you when you stand at an altar on a lovey-dovey afternoon in fancy outfits is that marriage, on paper, is about commitment and fidelity—but marriage, in practice, is about sacrifice and starting over.

Even when you’re tired. Even when you’re angry. Even when you don’t feel like it. Especially then.

You wake up at 3 a.m. to a snoring spouse and jab his side so he rolls over, an interruption he doesn’t remember in the morning, but you definitely do.

Start over.

You glance down at the gas gauge in your car and realize sometime in the last 24 hours, despite the tense words you exchanged over nothing in the same time frame, he filled it for you just because.

Start over.

You turn dress socks and t-shirts right-side out as you fish them out from underneath the bed and toss them onto the growing laundry pile that never seems to be conquered.

Start over.

You hear him reading a story in the other room at bedtime, making the silly monster voice that dissolves your daughters into puddles of giggles, the kind of deep-down-to-your-toes laughter you don’t show him nearly enough these days.

Start over.

You put away yet another pair of size 12 shoes that always seem to be cluttering up the didn’t-I-just-clean-this front hall, the ones that track in sand and dirt and the heavy load of responsibility he shoulders for your family quietly.

Start over.

And you learn, somewhere in the minutia of married life, that this partner you promised forever isn’t perfect. You realize how flawed and finicky and utterly selfish you are, too.

So you start over. Again and again. Day after day. For now and forever, until death do you part.

It’s true what they say: marriage can be hard work—but it’s humble and holy and beautiful, too.

In the spaces between the picture-perfect moments and the memories that weave together a lifetime stand two imperfect people who choose, sometimes even without knowing, to start over.

And it can make all the difference.

Shard with permission from Carolyn Moore - Writer

08/31/2024

The Marriage of James & Abbie
Saturday, September 17, 2024

James & Abbie's beautiful day started with their ceremony at St. Aloysius in Shepherdsville, followed by their reception at Rivers Edge.

I so enjoyed working with them and all their wonderful vendors! Here's the lineup (those with the * are vendors I've worked with before. Each new event is like a fun little reunion party!):

Venue & Bartending: Rivers Edge Venue & Rentals

Hairstylist & Makeup Artist: Glow To Beauty

Ceremony Musicians & Vocalist: Erin Hill

Photographer: Rescued Wanderer Photography (*So happy to work with her again!)

Videographer: Kelliejoy Films

DJ: DJ Joker (*Another great event with DJ Joker!)

Florist: Lloyd's Florist (*Once again, beautiful work!)

Transportation: Xtreme Transportation (*Great service, as always!)

Catering: Ladyfingers Catering Inc. (*Always so good to work with!)

Baker: Sugar Fashion Cakes LLC

James & Abbie, I'm so happy for you and wish you all the best in your new life together!

08/31/2024

The Wedding of Alexis & Trysten
Saturday, May 11, 2024

Their ceremony and reception were held on this lovely May day at Cedar Bluff Weddings & Retreats in Corydon, IN.

Here are the vendors with whom I had the pleasure of working:

Venue: Cedar Bluff Weddings and Retreats

Hairstylist: Hair and Massage By Grace Torp

Makeup Artist: Makeup by Brooke Duvall

Photographer: Jake Zaepfel Photos

Videographer: Conder Media

DJ: Spin Around Sound

Florist: Lloyd's Florist

Ceiling Draping & Lights: The Wedding Shop

Catering: All About Taste : Catering by the Andres Sisters

Cake, cupcakes, & cookies: Rookies Cookies & Cakes

Bartending: Cluckers Corydon

Best wishes to Alexis & Trysten for a beautiful life together!
Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your special day!

08/26/2024

Yesterday, I had the privilege and pleasure of coordinating Catherine & Robert's wedding reception!

Some of the wonderful vendors I worked with include:
Claire, Sherlon, and the rest of the fantastic staff The Olmsted
Hairstylist, Siera Phillips with The Fenley Studio
Hairstylist, Tara Galloway
Makeup Artist, Carrie Lentz
Photographers, Katie Gallagher & Karyn Johnson Photography
Band, Stretta Band
Florist, Amy Wellnitz with Nanz & Kraft Florists
Baker, Plehn's Bakery
Drivers, Dale Hop, Charles Boughton, & Bruce Sims with Travel Free Enterprise

They say, "teamwork makes the dream work," and in this case, I couldn't agree more. Thanks to all the pros who made this day go so smoothly!

Catherine & Robert, I wish you all the best!

07/16/2024