Five Romantic Ideas For Your Wedding

Romance seems to be a resounding theme of every wedding, and rightfully so!  So how do you crank up the romance factor as you and your new spouse make the ultimate commitment to love? We at Four Leaf Events have compiled a list the top five romantic moments and details we have personally seen at a wedding over the recent years to inspire you.  


1. HAVE YOUR WEDDING CEREMONY AT NIGHT
I will have to admit this first tip comes straight from the storybook of my own wedding.  There is something magical that happens when evening comes and romance seems to burst alive.  The anticipation of waiting to marry my husband until sunset not only made my wedding day more relaxed, but also very fulfilling.  I was able to take in every moment.  The evening chill welcomed guests to snuggle close under the dim street lights and the candle-lined aisle.  Whether your evening ceremony is indoors or outdoors, there is something truly special about the quiet and stillness of the night.

Grise Photography

2. READ LOVE LETTERS TO EACH OTHER DURING THE CEREMONY
Anna and Kedric promised their lives to each other through traditional vows, yet nothing was more touching than the personal love letters they read to each other during their August ceremony.  Their guests were touched by the readings as their true love for one another became perfectly obvious.  Couples writing their own vows often times get caught up in expressing their love through beautiful words that they forget the promises for the future.  The best practice would be to stick with traditional vows that suit you as a couple and read separate love letters to express your undying love.

Sarah & Brad Photography

3. HIRE AN ACOUSTIC MUSICIAN
The sound of a single instrument echoing through a church hall as a bride makes her way down the aisle causes a hush in the audience like a dream sequence in a movie.  Caleb tunneled in on his bride Loretta walking toward him as a solo violinist played Trumpet Voluntary during their wedding last summer.  No flashy distractions, just a groom and his bride.  Choose an instrument that moves you the most.  Popular choices have been guitar, violin, cello, piano, and even trumpet.

Nathaniel Edmunds Photogaphy

4. SERVE DINNER BY CANDLELIGHT
Sure dinner by candlelit seems obvious, but we are talking about more than just a few votives scattered on the table.  Linsey and Justin had their wedding in the heat of a Texas summer storm, causing the power to go out at the reception hall just before the guests arrived.  What else was there to do besides light the entire room with nothing but candles!  This last minute alteration created an intimate and crazy romantic atmosphere that the guests and the new couple would never forget.

Sir Harrison Photography

5. WOO YOUR NEW SPOUSE
During a marriage it is important to remember to do continue doing the things that you did to win over your spouse in the beginning.  What better time to start this practice than on your wedding day?  Whether it be through a gift delivered pre-ceremony, a stolen moment during the ceremony, a surprise performance at the reception, or a secretly planned honeymoon afterwards, the gesture will not go unnoticed as an act of true love.  Bring on the romance and be the one who sweeps them off their feet for all to see!

Dawn Fisher Galleria Studios

Inspired by love, 

Jen

FLE Anniversary: Caleb & Loretta

Nathaniel Edmunds Photography

Happy Fourth of July weekend everyone!  We have a very special Four Leaf Events anniversary for you today.  Loretta and Caleb were married last year over the holiday weekend in Noblesville, Indiana.  The tiny old church, historic buildings, country backdrop, and intimate reception could not have been more perfect for a Fourth of July family gathering.

We loved having creative freedom while working with the couple's fantastic vendors which included our vendor buddies Nathaniel Edmunds Photography, bouquets by the sweetest Royal Creations, yummy food by Dodd's Catering, Ace Party Rental, and Forest Park.

Nathaniel Edmunds Photography

A single violinist played the bridal party and bride down the aisle.  In a church as small and old as this one, that simple sound made a beautiful statement.

Nathaniel Edmunds Photography

Nathaniel Edmunds Photography

Nathaniel Edmunds Photography

Four Leaf Events Money Saving Tip:  The reception details were created from recycled green wine bottles collected from family and friends throughout the course of their engagement.  The gorgeous green hydrangea was gathered from a friend's garden the day before.  Very budget savvy!

Nathaniel Edmunds Photography

Bonus Tip:  The couple served a summery and refreshing non-alcoholic signature drink to their guests before dinner. 

Nathaniel Edmunds Photography

The wine bottle theme continued with custom labels on the serving wine that included a picture of the couple and their logo.

Nathaniel Edmunds Photography

A wonderful thing about getting married over Fourth of July weekend is all of the fireworks that are sure be be around as your evening comes to an end.  Caleb and Loretta were serenaded with an orchestra of fireworks from all around town as they rode to their hotel at the end of the night.  Very romantic!

Nathaniel Edmunds Photography

Caleb & Loretta

July 3rd, 2010

Happy One Year Anniversary, Loretta & Caleb!!!  I love you and miss you and wish you nothing but an endless lifetime of happiness... and lots of babies soon! =)

Jen

Catering Creations

There is a catering craze on the uprise that I am simply crazy about: interactive food stations!  While the idea of food stations in lieu of a standard catering line is nothing new, caterers have become more creative about how they serve and what they serve your guests.

Thomas Caterers of Distinction has raised the bar once again for catering in Indianapolis.  I have always enjoyed their plated meals at weddings (hello, carrot souffle!), but I was recently blown away at the Snappening.com Launch Party at the always fabulous D'Amore event space.  

www.mollyconnor.com

If you are planning a cocktail and hors d'oeuvre reception, imagine your guests mingling from station to station of artistically displayed miniature snacks.  Thomas offers a wide range of creative and unique "minis" such as my 3 favorites:

          -Mini Tacos served alongside Mini Margaritas

          -Mini Grilled Cheese Wedges on Tomato Soup Shooters

          -Bite-sized Meatloaf & Mashed Potato Pancakes (your entire meal in one bite!)

www.mollyconnor.com

www.mollyconnor.com

The desserts at the launch party seemed to be the hit of the evening and the true interactive stations.  Thomas had servers roasting s'mores on clothes pins, PB&J Nitro Pops crafted and frozen before your eyes, and the most entertaining was the caramel corn smoker pops dipped in dry ice.  Brides and grooms could build an entire dessert reception based off of creative treats that will leave guests surprised and enthused.  Champagne Pop Rock Push Ups anyone? 

www.mollyconnor.com

Rather than only leaving you hungry for lunch, I would like to invite you to be original and have some fun when you choose your menu.  Your guests will thank you and you will be happy for any even more unforgettable day!

Jen

In Love With: Cupcake Bouquets

Looking for something different this Valentine's Day? Ditch the traditional bouquet of flowers, the healthy fruit bouquet, and even the much coveted cookie bouquet and go for something less conventional, do-it-yourself, and delicious: the cupcake bouquet. Faithfulness Farm's blog explains how to make this beautiful confection.

And while Valentine's Day is a day for celebrating love and an excuse to eat decadent desserts, the most wonderful thing about the cupcake bouquet is that it can be used year-round!  A cupcake bouquet could be the perfect touch to any shower or luncheon.  The Frugal Girls show you how to make this into the perfect gift.

You can use it as a gift or simply a centerpiece, and since you can custom make it to fit your needs, the combinations are endless.  However, if you're short on time or simply lack the ability to bake, you can still order a cupcake bouquet from many bakeries near you.  The Blushing Bake Shop offers this beautiful Valentine's Day bouquet.

And locally, Parcha Sweets, in Broad Ripple, offers cupcake bouquets with a variety of delicious flavors ranging from the classic red velvet to a pineapple upside down cupcake to filled cupcakes like s'mores, which is a "chocolate cupcake with graham cracker crust and chocolate ganache filling with marshmallow fluff frosting," and coconut, which is "a coconut cupcake and coconut cream filling with coconut buttercream frosting." YUM!  So whether you decide to make it yourself or order them from the bakery, go with cupcakes this year!

Photo from Thoughtfully Simply

Jaimee

In Love With: The Wedding Tree

Although this twist on the guest book is not brand new, it is still rare to find at weddings, and at Four Leaf Events, we are in love with the idea!  The wedding tree is a custom print of a tree that your guests can place their thumb prints on to form leaves around the branches.  Not only is this another great way to get your guests' interaction, it also creates a special piece of artwork to frame and hang in your home. 

Jonas Peterson

Aaron Ingrao Photography

Chaz Cruz

There are several stores on Etsy that sell wedding tree prints or you could also have your tree custom designed or hand-painted to match your theme by your wedding branding designer through Four Leaf Events.  We have lots of ideas on how you can leaf your personal mark on your wedding day!

Jen

In Love With: Flipbooks

Four Leaf Events totally loves Indy Photo Booths flipbooks!  We have all seen the photo booth sprouting up at events everywhere over the past several years.  And while photo booths are classic, the flipbook has taken the experience to a new level.

Indy Photo Booths offers your guests seven seconds in front of the camera where they can strike poses, act out scenes, be playful with props while 30 snapshots capture every move.  Then, like magic, a bound booklet appears containing all of the pictures in sequence when you flip through the pages!  Indy Photo Booths will even add a custom cover for the flipbooks created at your event.

more info @ www.iloveflipbooks.com

We think the flipbook is a completely genius way to keep your guests involved and having fun creating a memory they can take home with them.  I have seen some flipbook sessions get pretty exciting and their reactions to the books are hilarious!

Jen