bobbi+mike

Proud of these images my friends…The ladies got ready at the Omni… my favorite Indianapolis hotel to photograph “getting ready” images. The window light is divine!Julianne and her mom… that dimple? Same/same! These next three images were all taken within about 1 minute, and all taken from nearly the exact same spot.Pretty neat, eh?Kevin is a dentist… and this was his only requested image.Here Kevin’s telling a very funny story about some marriage advice he received…Often my very favorite part of the entire wedding day. The alone time the bride has with her dad right before she walks down the aisle. It’s one of my favorite things about this job… the exclusive view.The flower girls sprinted down the aisle. See the maid of honor standing there? That’s their mom. This incredible church never loses its wonder. I’m a photo ninja…Oh hellooooo hot tamales! Oh, and Kevin’s gray three piece suit… It’s so money. If in doubt, go gray! Hey black socks on the right, I’m not judging you.
Bring it in tight!
WHOA! These two are ridiculously good looking! It’s almost an unfair advantage for team bbmk!SEEEEE! Ridiculous!
Reception time!
These two looooved to dance! I have a feeling there is a photo like this of these two taken at every wedding they’ve ever attended.The view from The Mavris. That girl on the right, her name is Maddy… she asked to be  on the blog, so here it is.BTW Maddy, when you get engaged in like 5-10 years, call us, k? K. :D  Freckles like those are my favorite to photograph!Many of you who know I love to play the “what famous person do you look like” game (I’m not very good at it anymore because I quit celebrity gossip a few years ago ((I sound like a recovering addict!)) Anyway… ).  Here’s Julianne’s brother David… I was creeper staring at him while shooting the groomsmen, he looked just like someone, I mean exaaaactly like someone famous and I couldn’t place it. At the reception, it hit me!  Remember that movie, “Vegas Vacation” with Chevy Chase? Remember the son, Rusty? His real name is Ethan Embry… and that’s who David looks like. BOOM! BRING IT!  Loved this party…

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Indianapolis, Ind.

hair  •  Hannah Winters, Rejuve Salon & Spa
makeup •  Heidi, EyeMAX
florist  •  Julie’s Flowers
ceremony  •  St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
reception venue  •  Mavris Arts & Event Center
band  •  First Impression

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their songs

first dance  • “I Will” –The Beatles
father/daughter  • “Here Comes The Sun” –The Beatles
mother/son  • “The Way You Looked Tonight” –Frank Sinatra
last dance  • “Shout” –The Isley Brothers

julianne+kevin

What was the most memorable moment of your day?

julianne: Walking down the aisle! I always had seen everyone else do it (because that’s how weddings work, I guess). When it was actually my turn, I felt such an emotional rush with everyone standing up and looking at ME! I had known for weeks everyone who was going to be there, but then I actually saw them all there. So cool! And the best part….at the end of aisle there was my husband-to-be!

Any advice for future bride/grooms?

julianne: Enjoy and appreciate every moment. You’ve planned and planned and planned. And then it just happens. No matter what happens, just enjoy everything and soak it all in.

kevin: Stay together during the reception.  It’s such an amazing thing getting to party with all of your friends and family, and it’s even better when you take in all of the congratulations and good times with your better half.

Funniest memory from your wedding day?

julianne: Hearing about our flower girls (my nieces) sprinting down the aisle. I only wish I could have been a witness!

kevin: Sitting silently during the wedding constantly hearing Julianne’s stomach growling….mmmmuuuaaaaghhhhghhghahhg (Julianne: ha, yep true).

If you could do it all over, would you change anything?

julianne: It was the perfect day. I only wish we could have added a few more hours in the day.

kevin: Our reception venue was by the Indianapolis Helipad.  If I could do it over, I would have left the reception by grabbing Julianne with one arm and a rope ladder attached to a hovering helicopter ready to wisk us away to our hotel.  (Best answer to this question… ever!)

Where did you go on your honeymoon?

We are going on a delayed honeymoon in December and will be traveling to Hawaii. Peace out, winter!

I probably have over 100 images of me jusssst like this taken in every church we’ve ever photographed.

Julianne and Kevin, thanks for being you. I loved every second of your day.

Much love new friends!

~bobbi+mike

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Sweet and fun wedding comin’ atchya! Thank you Shootsac cover for the perfect backdrop for Alli and Kyle’s wedding details. ;) …meanwhile…Here’s Alli with all of her very best friends.…and Kyle with his!
That’s Alli’s dad on the right rehearsing his part for the ceremony. By the way, how absolutely adorable are those flower girls?!
Kyle doing the same…
I put that photo in above just to see if you would yawn.As I was processing these images, every time I’d scroll past that one I couldn’t resist it! (and again… I just yawned…)

Where’s Waldo?!Here are Kyle’s parents as he read his vows to Alli…Mike’s favoriteAlli and Kyle got married on her family’s property. In the midst of the ceremony they planted a tree. Isn’t that such a neat idea?!YOU’RE MARRRRRIED!!!!!Then all of the guests followed Alli and Kyle and they walked ten miles back to the reception area. Okay, I’m lying.. it wasn’t ten miles (more like half a mile), but it makes for a good story, right?! Hail hail the gang’s all here!A few portraits of the newlyweds!Wacky Bobbi strikes again!The guy who was MCing their reception saw us taking this and made a remark on the mic as soon as we all entered… “I just saw Alli and Kyle sitting in the road for a picture… Uhm… I’d like to see that one!” Well, here you go!Favorite…!I always love the first dance… 

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Goshen, Ind.

wedding planner • Nicole Boyd Lehman Events
hair •  Sarah Lederman, Salon 6
makeup •  Ashley Swartzendruber (friend)
florist •  Phoebe Brubaker
videographer •  Jordan and Ashley Swartzendruber
ceremony/reception  •  Alli’s Family’s Property
dj •  Zach Miller
cake •  Suga Rush
dress  •  Wtoo
bridesmaid dresses •  David’s Bridal

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their songs

processional • “A Moment to Breathe” –Jordan Miller (friend of Bride and Groom) & “Marry Me” –Train
recessional • “Beautiful Day” –U2
introductions  • “Punching in a Dream” –The Naked and Famous
first dance  • “Lovely Tonight” –Josha Radin
father/daughter & mother/son  • “How Sweet it is” –James Taylor
cake cutting  • “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet” –BTO

bride+groom

What was the most memorable moment of your day?

alli: Walking down the Aisle towards Kyle and then turning around to see our parents and all 300 of our favorite people surrounding us in support and love. It was so amazing!

kyle: Watching Alli walk down the aisle with her parents and receiving the blessings from our parents.

Any advice for future bride/grooms?

alli: Be organized so that when people ask to help out you know exactly what to tell them. It will make the week-of and day of the wedding go so smoothly. Also, have AWESOME friends and family that are willing to drop everything a help with every final detail! And hire Bobbi and Mike….NO JOKE. DO IT! They are the bombdotcom!  (You rock Alli!)

Funniest memory from your wedding day?

alli: The “Hot in Here” rap battle between Luke Woodworth and I. I think a lot of people were surprised by my mad rapping skills :) 

kyle: Everyone jumping into the pool at the end of the night.

If you could do it all over, would you change anything?

alli: Nope! I only wish I had a chance sit down and talk to everyone at the wedding. The receiving line just wasn’t enough time…

kyle: Nothing….although I would change the date on the programs to June 30th instead of June 31st (oops!)

Where did you go on your honeymoon?

Belize! At Chaa Creek Jungle Lodge and Maya Beach Hotel

I know what you’re thinking… “What the hell is she taking a photo of?!”I often change my settings while pointing my camera down.

Alli and Kyle, your wedding day was perfect.Thanks for asking us to capture it. We adore you two. Oh! And welcome to Indianapolis!

~bobbi+mike

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Meet Mary, she’s way cute.All brides should wear shoes that aren’t white… it should be some sort of requirement! Meanwhile…Dan’s shoes weren’t nearly as fancy… but I bet they were more comfortable!Uhm okay… you just went from “cute” to freaking GORGEOUS! Mary, you are so Gaga.Oh and that bouquet, Mary’s mom is a florist/wedding planner and did it all. This is possibly the most gorgeous bouquet I’ve ever seen. Ever. Holy huge bridal party batman! Aren’t their dresses fun!?
I don’t know where that backdrop for their ceremony came from but it’s awesome!Love this.Mary is one of four girls… four girls who happen to be incredible women. The first three ladies on the bottom row with the dark hair… there they are!And now there is a granddaughter… meet Jagger. How badass is that name?! Angie, you can’t be mad when someday she looks at you and says, “Look mom, you can’t always get what you want…” I’m hilarious I tell ya! Love the mis-matched dresses!Hot tamales!Morgan, Jen and Casey win for best wedding party entrance of all time.
And for the biggest tear jerker of a toast of all time… that hands down goes to Mary’s dad Larry! He wrote her a song and sang it while his wife and daughters stood by his side (that’s Mary’s cousin ((I think)) holding the piece of paper). Everyone, to include yours truly, was in a huge pile of tears. Larry, you win at life!Our favorite.+Oh hellooooo yoga instructor! That jump on the left, it started prettier than it ended.Loved this party!

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Noblesville, Ind.

wedding planner  •  mother of the bride, Gina Howald (aka, hire her)
hair •  Bobby Cooper, Bobby Cooper Salon
makeup  •  Jessica, Karen Hall & Co. 
florist  •  Gene Fulmer, Events by Design Indy
videographer  •  Spot On Filmworks
ceremony & reception venue  •  Stony Creek Farm
dj  •  Jason Fritz
dress  •  Vera Wang
bridesmaid dresses  •  Bella Bridesmaid

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their songs

recessional • “All You Need is Love” –The Beatles
introductions  • “Bad Romance” –Lady Gaga
first dance  • “Danny’s Song” –Kenny Loggins
father/daughter  • “She’s Got a Way” –Billy Joel
mother/son  • “What a Wonderful World” –Louie Armstrong
last dance  • “Back Where I Come From” –Kenny Chesney

mary+dan

What was the most memorable moment of your day?

mary: Well, of COURSE seeing my husband for the first time as I walked down the aisle.  It was a huge rush seeing all of my family and friends as I was walking.  There is nothing like that!  Also, when my dad sang to me in front of everyone, a song that he wrote himself.  It was so sweet.  There wasn’t a dry eye in the place.  It was so personal and took so much courage on his part.  My entire family (my mom and my 3 sisters) then joined me and my dad in a circle in front of all of our friends and family.

dan:  1. The song from Mary’s dad sang. 2. Mary walking down the aisle. 3. Singing “Back Where I Come From” by Kenny Chesney with my groomsmen, it’s our favorite song!

Any advice for future bride/grooms?

mary: Slow down and remember everything.  This day will flash by in an instant.  Try to soak in all of the details, the small stuff.  Hire an amazing photographer to capture EVERYTHING (hint hint, Bobbi and Mike). You’re damn right! ;)

Funniest memory from your wedding day?

mary:  The toasts were pretty hilarious.  I knew Darren would roast Dan, but I never expected my sweet, innocent, little sister would let me have it!!  It was hilarious…Good job, guys!  The heat was pretty hilarious.  Standing up on the alter and feeling beads of sweat dripping off of the tip of my nose.  Yikes!  Also, my sister and I performing all of the choreography to Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance.”  We nailed it!  I’ll confirm that! Nailed it!

If you could do it all over, would you change anything?

mary:  I wouldn’t change a thing.  When I think back on my wedding, I see a fairytail; a very whimsical day full of friends, family, beautiful flowers, good food and cold drinks.  I see visions of people smiling, laughing, dancing (and sweating).  It was perfect.  You could see and feel the love that was put into every single detail.

Where did you go on your honeymoon?

Puerto Plate, Dominican Republic

Such an honor to have photographed your perfect day. Can’t wait to see you all again Morgan and Mac’s wedding in October! Badaboom badabing!

Much love,

~bobbi+mike+