Four Leaf Events

Monday, December 16, 2013

FLE Update: 3 "Little" Things

In this holiday season of cherished time with family and friends, I wanted to share a piece of my family with you all along with a little update.

Blake Ryan - 1 week old - Photo Credit: Loretta Hoover

1 Just what have "we" been up to? Four Leaf Events has taken a break from weddings this past season and for a very special reason (we'll get to that). This year I have been serving on the board for Wish Upon A Wedding and remained very involved in the wedding community. During this time our dear Jaimee has jumped industry professions and has been pursuing her photography passion with the beautiful Jennifer Driscoll Photography! But don't be surprised if you see her around here every now and then... We love her too much to let her go entirely.

2 The reason for my much needed break this season is my pride and joy baby Blake! He burst into our lives on March 4th and has consumed every joy-filled minute since then. He is a spirited, red-headed replica of my husband bringing smiles to everyone he encounters. Blake is 2 months and 4 teeth older now, but here is a glimpse of our little bug at 7 months old!

[All photo credit: Loretta Hoover]

3 What is next for Four Leaf Events? More! (On the business end, that is, not babies just yet.) We are currently working on big updates to the FLE brand and how we serve you. We will be taking on a select number of clients for this upcoming 2014 season. As usual our focus will be on quality of service, not weddings-by-numbers. I am looking forward to working, sharing, and growing with you in 2014!

Merry Christmas!

Jen

Friday, March 1, 2013

FLE Anniversary: Nick & Shannon

HAPPY ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY TO NICK & SHANNON!

Grace Michael Photography

Today we are celebrating a beautiful couple as well as a wonderful organization! Nick and Shannon were married a year ago today all thanks to Wish Upon A Wedding: a nonprofit organization that provides weddings for couples facing terminal illness and serious life-altering circumstances. AWESOME!

Grace Michael Photography

Just after finding out the unbelievable news that Nick's cancer was now in remission, this wedding became a wonderful celebration of new life. I feel blessed to have been able to be a part of this beautiful third wish granted for Indianapolis. Read more about their wedding day on the Wish Upon A Wedding BLOG.

Grace Michael Photography

Another special thanks to all of the wonderfully generous local vendors who helped make this day possible:

Florist Nana's Heartfelt Arrangements
Venue Indiana Historical Society
Photography Grace Michael Photography
Videographer MK Wedding Story
Tuxedo Circle City Tuxedo
Caterer MBP Catering
Cake Classic Cakes
Hair La Dolce Salon
Makeup Faces by Kathy Moberly
DJ Sunny Moon
Photo Booth Clikz
Accommodations Columbia Club
Rentals LGI Linens & Party Time Rental

Grace Michael Photography

*Be sure to check out the fantastic video trailer by MK Wedding Story HERE and the full video post HERE!

Many blessing to Nick & Shannon and their exciting year ahead!

Jen

Monday, November 5, 2012

FLE Anniversary: Charles & Audra

Happy 1 Year Anniversary to Audra and Charles!!!

Bungalow Photography

One year ago today this bubbly couple tied the knot and Four Leaf Events was lucky enough to be a part of their special day. Their wedding details were nothing short of classic and traditional, every young girl's dream! Brandon and Katie at Bungalow Photography were the perfect team to capture their classic style (Check out their blog HERE).

Bungalow Photography

Audra was simply stunning!

Bungalow Photography

The reception boasted several food stations that included, yes, sushi! And our favorite, of course, was the ice cream sundae bar. I highly recommend this for any wedding!

Bungalow Photography

Audra was so impressed with Charles' dance moves. It was one of the best and smoothest choreographed first dances we have ever seen!

Bungalow Photography

So much fun seeing past clients at weddings! (Lauren & Cory)

Bungalow Photography

Loved working with this precious mother/daughter team! If only there were more girls in the family so we could do it all over again.

Bungalow Photography

Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Long! You are such a kind and gracious couple and I could not have asked for better clients. I wish you many blessings and many, MANY more anniversaries to come!

Wedding Planner Four Leaf Events

Photographer Bungalow Photography

Florist Kathy's Kloset

Ceremony First Baptist Church

Reception Ritz Charles

DJ Circle City Sound

Cake Classic Cakes

Makeup Erica Foit

Jen

Friday, July 6, 2012

July's Flower: Larkspur

July's flower is the larkspur, and unless you are familiar with flowers, this is probaly new to you. While they are typically used as beautiful accents in bouquets, they make gorgeous centerpieces all on their own. The meaning of the larkspur, according to meaning-of-flowers.com, is "open-heart," which, in my opinion, is a very beautiful sentiment for a wedding. As you can see, depending on what they accompany, they can add completely different moods to arrangements ranging from opulant and regal to rustic and whimsical. Enjoy some of the different ways they are used!

Joys Florist

Backyard Huppah

The Bride's Cafe

Sloan Photographers via Style Me Pretty

So while planning your special day, make sure you do so with an open-heart and have fun!

Jaimee

Thursday, June 7, 2012

June: Roses

The month of June is the most popular for weddings, so it stands to reason that this month's flower is the rose. Being such a common love flower, this is a perfect occassion to take the color into consideration as each color represents something specific. So I turned to the trusty meaning-of-flowers.com to see how the meanings differed in color. Take a look at what the colors mean and how you might incorporate the meaning into your own wedding scheme.

Light Pink: grace, gentility, perfect happiness

Photo by Taylor Jackson Photography bouquet by Stemz via Canadian Bride

Dark Pink: thank you or thankfulness

Bouquet Bridal

Pale Pink: admiration, grace, joy

Photo by Polly Alexandre via You and Your Wedding

Orange: Enthusiasm or Desire

Martha Stewart Weddings

White: Charm, wisdom, secrecy, silence, reverence, humility, youthfulness, innocence

Luster Studios

Yellow: infidelity, joy, gladness, friendship, jealousy,

Photo by SugarLove Photography via Butterfly Philosophy

Peach: immortality, sincerity, gratitude

Photo by Ryan Price Photography via Wedding Chicks

My personal favorites are pale pink and peach. They add such a romantic, whimsical element and I love the idea of their meanings. Weddings are obviously supposed to be about love, but the added meanings of grace, joy, admiration, and sincerity seem just as appropriate. Have fun, and make your wedding day uniquely you!

Jaimee

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

May's Flower: Lilies of the Valley and Hawthorns

May flowers are here! And as they begin to usher in the warmth of summer, we have two special flowers that belong to the month of May. If we consider the old saying, "April showers bring May flowers," one might find it interesting that the two flowers unique to May are rarely seen in wedding schemes. First, we have the lily of the valley, which means purity, humility, and sweetness, according to meaning-of-flowers.com, and given the recent spotlight they were given by the Duchess, we will probably see much more of them in future. They create a regal and whimsical feeling with their draping flow. And let's face it. If Kate had them, I want them. The second flower is the hawthorne, which means strong and powerful. Seeing them in bouquets and centerpieces is even rarer, but the way I see it, all the more reason to choose them! Their presence in your wedding would make your day that much more unique!

Lily of the Valley

Photo by Marie Labbancz Photography Bouquet by Beautiful Bloom Events

Photo from Yours Moment

Hawthorn

Bouquet by Wedding Dream

Happy wedding planning!

Jaimee

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

April's Flowers: Sweet Peas and Daisies

April brings us two beautiful flowers that are especially fabulous in bouquets. The sweet pea and the daisy both belong to April. These flowers create some of my personal favorite arrangements thus far even though they are very different from one another. Sweet peas are smaller and are used more as accent flowers and fillers but create such a romantic feel to whatever they adorn. Daisies are a bit more versatile and, depending on their color, can convey either a sense of happy cheerfulness or a romantic vintage feel. The sweet pea represents departure and blissful pleasure while the daisy symbolizes gentleness, innocence, and loyal love according to meaning-of-flowers.com. I also love the color possibilities with these flowers!

Sweet Peas