Weddings From Elegant to Eccentric
Let your wedding experience be as unique as the love that binds two together.
Celebrating a marriage in today’s modern world comes down to one thing: love. There are so many ways to say “I do,” and while some couples hold tight to traditions, others are bending the rules and making the day their own. Whatever path you choose—whether you carry on family and cultural customs, you want to break the mold with an alternative approach, or you’re looking for something in between—we’re here with some of our favorite professional vendors that find joy in tending to the details.
Chef Chris Holland, baker and owner of Le Petit Gâteau likes to get to know a couple before he begins designing their cake, so that he can create something sui generis that represents them as newlyweds. “Those are the moments that make me think ‘this is why I do what I do,’” he says. Similarly, permanent makeup artist Katie Reichart says that making people happy makes her happy, which was an unexpected, yet satisfying side effect of her career in the beauty industry.
Wedding festivities deserve a personalized touch and an abundance of happiness. Read on for ideas and inspiration to help plan the day of your dreams.
Chef Chris Holland, baker and owner of Le Petit Gâteau likes to get to know a couple before he begins designing their cake, so that he can create something sui generis that represents them as newlyweds. “Those are the moments that make me think ‘this is why I do what I do,’” he says. Similarly, permanent makeup artist Katie Reichart says that making people happy makes her happy, which was an unexpected, yet satisfying side effect of her career in the beauty industry.
Wedding festivities deserve a personalized touch and an abundance of happiness. Read on for ideas and inspiration to help plan the day of your dreams.
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The Rings
Petite G Jewelers 5609 N. Illinois Street, Indianapolis Although diamond engagement rings can be traced back to the 15th century, they didn’t become the standard until the 1940s. “Diamonds today are the norm, and we love the sparkle and beauty of them,” says Dana Friedman, owner of Petite G Jewelers in the Meridian-Kessler, Butler-Tarkington neighborhood. When it comes to classic engagement rings, she loves round cut diamonds, but the emerald cut is her personal favorite. Petite G is the city’s premier boutique jewelry shop, offering a full-service in-house design department for custom bridal jewelry, as well as exquisite estate pieces and a carefully curated selection of designer labels. When it comes to new trends, Friedman notes that alternative center stones, as well as lab-grown diamonds (which are 100% real diamonds, not simulants) are gaining popularity, and vintage jewelry never seems to go out of style. “We have an array of rings dating from the turn-of-the-century Victorian era, 1920s art deco, and 1940s retro styles,” she says. Visit Petite G Jewelers online at petiteg.com and follow @petitegjewelers on Instagram for “something old” and “something new” jewelry inspiration. |
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THE Menswear
Image by Jordan 3909 E. 82nd Street, Indianapolis Jordan Stiegman, menswear designer and owner of Image by Jordan, is well suited to help you dress to impress on the big day—whether you are the groom, a groomsman or a guest. Now at a new location in the Clearwater Shoppes, Stiegman is an expert in men’s custom clothing, with more than 30-years experience. Image by Jordan offers special-order tuxedos and suits, as well as custom-made clothing. “You can pick out all the details you would want in your suit or tuxedo— your fabrics, linings, buttons…collar styles, pocket treatments, and even belt loops.” Many grooms still prefer the clean and classy look of a black tuxedo jacket with a white shirt and black bow tie, “but the trendy feel right now we’re seeing is a resurgence of English influence with tweed fabrics,” Stiegman says, adding that forest green fabrics and earthy tones have risen in popularity, especially for outdoor weddings. Visit Image by Jordan online at imagebyjordan.com and follow @imagebyjordansuits on Instagram for the best in men’s wedding attire. |
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The DRESS
Ivry Lane Wedding Gown & Tuxedo 30 E. Main Street, Brownsburg (317) 350-2197 The tradition of the white wedding gown has been around for hundreds of years, and it’s one Synthia Nance loves. The owner of Ivry Lane, a small boutique with a big heart in Brownsburg, says the anticipation of the bride and her arrival in the wedding gown gives her chills every time. “Even though the styles may change—the most popular gowns will come and go—forever will be the moment when everyone stands and looks at you, as you glow in your beautiful wedding dress,” she says. While white satin gowns are always at the top of the list when it comes to traditional bridal attire, Synthia notes that intricate patterns, lace, beading detail and even a growing palette of color are all trending when it comes to modern brides. “We like to keep our gowns a beautiful mix of sexy and classic,” she says of the selection at Ivry Lane, which also carries mother-of-the-bride and bridesmaids dresses, as well as suits and tuxedos. Visit ivrylane.com and follow @ivrylanegownandtux on Instagram for your dream dress and one-of-a-kind wedding styles. |
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THE Cake
Le Petit Gâteau 317-408-5500 Chef Chris Holland, owner of Le Petit Gâteau bakery, looks at every wedding cake he creates as a work of art. Baking entirely from scratch, with only the best and ethically sourced ingredients, Chef Chris is not only a passionate baker, but he also holds a fine arts degree and continues to take classes to refine the creative skills necessary for making showstopper wedding cakes. Chef Chris holds a philosophy that just as every couple has their own dynamics, so should the cake. “I like to get to know a couple first, and—if they’re willing—I can design a one-of-a-kind cake unique to them,” he says. He’s happy to step outside of the box when it comes to sweet treats for the celebration, adding “We are a full-service bakery and I’m a trained chef as well, so we have the ability to create dessert bars and pastries.” The team at Le Petit Gâteau currently works out of Carmel’s Kitchen, as shared commercial cooking space, and you can find their baked goods at Fishers Farmers Market, Caffé Buondí, and other local coffeeshops. Visit lepetitgateaubakery.com and follow @lepetitgateauindy on Instagram to see true wedding cake artistry. |
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The Photography
GC Photography Gabrielle Cheikh Noël of GC Photography believes in the significance of the wedding day. “It’s a masterpiece of a day,” she says, “and saving that and getting to remember that over and over again is important.” With a fine arts degree from Indiana University and more than a decade photographing wedding celebrations, Gaby has always sought to document the entirety of the wedding day, capturing the moments in between and the stories that unfold in an organic way—a trend that has gained momentum recently as couples opt for candid shots as opposed to ultra-posed portraits. Gaby loves getting to know the couples she photographs before the big day, and is happy to document all of the pre-wedding events, including the proposal, bridal fittings, boudoir shots and more. She offers clean and classic photography for any style of wedding, capturing timeless images that will be a cherished part of your family legacy forever. Connect with Gaby at www.gcphotography.com and follow @g_cphotography on Instagram to see the beautiful stories she captures. |
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THE Gifts
Charles Mayer & Co. (317) 257-2900 5629 N. Illinois Street, Indianapolis In a world where customary bridal registries wane, the legendary Charles Mayer & Co. continues to offer one of the area’s finest wedding gift registries, an Indianapolis tradition that began in 1840 at the specialty department store, originally located downtown. “Wedding gifts embody the love and excitement to celebrate the beginning of a life lived together,” says owner Claudia Ryan. With an unmatched selection of crystal, silver and china, including iconic and exclusive brands such as Baccarat and William Yeoward, as well as serving pieces, barware, frames, décor and more, Charles Mayer & Co., now located among The Shoppes at 56th and Illinois Street, offers a full-service wedding gift registry for today’s modern couple. “Registry consultants continue to take great pride in helping couples curate a vision and design a registry of gifts reflective of their personal style that guests will love to give and will be treasured for years to come,” Claudia says, adding friends and family can shop wedding registries online, over the telephone, or at the store, and giftwrap is always complimentary. Visit Charles Mayer & Co. online at charlesmayer.com and follow @charlesmayerco on Instagram to find “beautiful things for a beautiful life.” |