A Spectacular Indianapolis Wedding, Inspired By A Board Game!

Indianapolis couple before their amazing wedding

Laura and Leo’s incredible Indianapolis wedding is one for the books! As you may notice if you follow our blog, theirs is the second very colorful wedding in a row! No more white weddings!

This couple was not afraid of color or pattern, something we wish more couples would embrace.

You see, Laura and Leo lived in New York City during the summer of 2020, right in the middle of Covid. And, staying inside, they played a lot of board games.

One of these board games was Wingspan. It’s a bird-themed board game with incredibly detailed cards using Audubon Society Artwork on each card describing the birds.

And THAT became the inspiration for the wedding design! Together with our custom stationer, our Mon Amie Events team took birds from New York, Laura’s home state of Indiana, and Leo’s home state of Alabama and paired them with incredible summer wildflowers for the wedding design.

Groom's cake of the game Wingspan that inspired the wedding design

Ready To Fly

The ladies began their day with candid photos, photos of the incredible details, breakfast, and hair and makeup.

wedding invitations inspired by birds and summer wildflowers

wild flowers, brides wedding shoes and a bottle of Champagne with the wedding motif

Indianapolis bride having her makeup done

Indianapolis bride's wedding gown from Kleinfeld's in NYC

Indianapolis bride holding a bouquet of summer flowers

Once dressed, it was time for a quick first look with Laura and her father before heading off to see her groom-to-be for their first look.

Laura and Leo’s First Look

Dressed and looking very handsome, Leo waited anxiously at the bottom of the grand staircase. Laura quietly ascended the stairs, sneaking up behind Leo.

Their first look is adorable. You can see how much in love they are.

Bride walking up behind her groom for their first look

Bride walking up to her groom for their first look

Indianapolis bride and grooms first look

After a few photos together and with their wedding party, it was off to the church for their beautiful wedding ceremony.

Bride and groom with their wedding party outside of the Conrad Indianapolis

With This Ring

With everyone in place in the church’s magnificent sanctuary, it was time for Laura’s grand entrance to Bach’s Air from Suite No. 3, escorted by her father.

Mon Amie Events Inc getting Indianapolis bride ready to walk down the aisle

Bride and her father walking down the aisle at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Indianapolis

Although Leo had seen his bride earlier in the morning, you can see the excitement on his face.

Indianapolis groom anxiously awaiting his bride

The two exchanged rings and vows in a beautiful ceremony surrounded by family and friends.

Start Your Engines

Imagine Laura and Leo’s surprise as they exited the church to find that their transportation to the reception was an Indy 500 Pace Car! SURPRISE!

Indianapolis newlyweds surprised with an Indy 500 Pace Car as their transportation

A Unique and Wonderful Wedding

Laura and Leo’s incredible wedding reception took place in both the Conrad and The Indianapolis Artsgarden. The reception was a luxurious stand-up cocktail party that lasted until midnight.

The spaces were filled with lush greenery, colorful florals, and lounge furniture. Food stations offering Street Tacos, Sliders and Fries, and Asian food were intermingled with fashion sketch artists, guitarists, and a DJ.

A color palette of gold, sage, honey, and pine created warm, inviting spaces to dine, dance and have conversations. Audubon books and Wingspan games, surprises for Laura and Leo, added fun, unique elements to the lounge seating.

colorful wedding reception at the Indianapolis Arts Garden

Colorful summer flowers for an Indianapolis wedding reception

luxurious wedding decor at the Indianapolis Arts Garden

Beautiful custom bar front overflowing with flowers

Monogrammed dance floor for an Indianapolis luxury wedding

floral and candle lined stairs leading to a second event space

Indianapolis wedding decor with lush summer flowers

sketch artists for an Indianapolis wedding reception

Let Them Eat Cake

A unique wedding reception requires a fantastic wedding cake or two.

The four-tiered white beaded wedding cake took its inspiration from Laura’s wedding gown. The second cake was an incredibly detailed replica of their Wingspan game played by the newlywed’s cats, Elvis and Priscilla Purrresley!

four tiered white wedding cake inspired by the bride's gown

Groom's cake inspired by the board game Wingspan

With incredible food, seating, games, and interactive entertainment interspersed throughout the venues, a “field guide” was ideal for meandering guests.

Menu and reception information decorated as a field guide for an Audubon inspired reception

A Sneak Peek

As our newlyweds arrived for a sneak peek, they were welcomed with glasses of Champagne before getting a private tour of the incredible decor and a quick spin around the dance floor.

Indianapolis couple enjoying a glass of champagne and a sneak peek at their wedding reception

Indianapolis newlyweds get a sneak peek at their reception with Monica Richard of Mon Amie Events Inc

Bride and groom practice their first dance during a sneak peek at their wedding decor

A Night To Party

Arriving guests were greeted with Champagne and passed Hors d ‘Oeuvres as they gathered in the Artgarden.

The evening started with a welcome by Leo, followed by the couple’s first dance to “For One In My Life” and parent dances before opening the food stations.

Groom welcoming wedding guests at his Indianapolis Arts Garden wedding

Bride and groom's first dance at their Indianapolis Arts Garden wedding reception

Guests dined, danced, and partied, stopping briefly for the couple’s cake cutting, some late-night snacks, and delicious desserts. However, the party rolled on until midnight, closing with “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen.