Congratulations Kiley and Mark!

What a GORGEOUS day for Kiley and Mark's beautiful wedding! The weather was perfect at 75 degrees and a bright sunny sky - you could tell that God was smiling down on this wonderful couple and their families.

I met Kiley and her Mom, Lynda, just under a year ago at the Kokomo Fall Bridal Gala and I have had a ball working with them ever since. Kiley is a very detail-oriented woman who knows what she wants (I LOVE that in a woman!) Not to mention she is drop-dead gorgeous - that always helps!

Kiley knew right off the bat what she wanted. The colors were burnt orange and burgundy wine. She did an excellent job branding her day with everything from the gift bags and the seating chart right down to the decorations on the table. Everything was done in a very simple yet elegant way.

The ceremony was held at the Ritz Charles Chapel and this unique space was almost full of wonderful family and friends. Thank you to Ann Clidence, the Chapel coordinator, for all of your help! My favorite musicians, the Miranda String Quartet played beautifully, as always, and the stunning flowers were designed by J.P. Parker Flowers in Indy. They always to an amazing job and they created the exact look Kiley was going for.

After the ceremony, officiated by the Bride's good friend, Ryan Howell, the guests were treated to cocktails and appetizers in the Garden Pavilion. This building is a really a lovely site because it is totally glassed-in. Kiley had various shapes of chinese lanterns hanging throughout the hall which really filled the space well.

The space was separated into two areas: first, the cocktail area. It had several cocktail tables peppered around the room and a white leather sofa, chair and table so guests could mingle in style and comfort. The food was overflowing as was the bar and guests were treated to another hour of the Miranda String Quartet.

When the couple and bridal party was announced, my favorite - Jeff with X-Sight Music was there to get the party started. I can't forget to mention that the photographer was another one of my favorites - Mike Wise. I love it when I get to work with not only the best, but my friends as well. The pictures will be stunning. Look on my website in the Gallery in a month or two to see his great work.

The Bride even had the forethought to get a limo service to serve as a free shuttle to those that partied a little too hard. Integrity Limo did a fine job and were very flexible. I usually don't get to know the Groom very well, and often meet him for the first time at the rehearsal like I did with Mark. But this is a really cool guy - very fun-loving and humorous. I can see why Kiley fell in love with him. They are a great couple.

Everything worked the way it was supposed to. The Ritz Charles staff did an excellent job with EVERYTHING and the Bride, Groom and their families were happy. The Bridesmaids and Groomsmen were a joy to work with - that is my idea of a GREAT DAY!

I was honored to work with this family and all of their friends. I hope they have nothing but a blissful life ahead of them. Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Simmons!