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December 29, 2020

Backyard Carmel Wedding with Katie and Aaron

FILED IN: Video, Weddings

The sun was slowly dipping below the tree line. In the last few minutes before it winked out of site, its dim rays seemed to be traveling across the earth instead shining down on it. In a field of grass, Katie and Aaron danced in the light and their shadows seemed to grow and move with the light across the earth. It was a magical moment, and just one of many from their beautiful backyard Carmel wedding!

We did photos and videos at this wedding, which was so much fun! Steve shot the video alone while Kenton and Jenn did the photos. This wedding had so many fun moments that I don’t think any of us stopped laughing and smiling the whole time. From the start at the Hotel Carmichael, to the photos of the bride and groom at the Palladium, to the photos of the wedding party at Coxhall Gardens and onto the wedding in Carmel in their backyard. It was all so much fun!

The Video

Take 5 minutes to get a glimpse of how amazing this day was, or press play and just listen to the audio while you scroll the photos below.

The Photos

Also, don’t forget to scroll through the photos. Everything throughout their wedding day was so gorgeous! So it wasn’t difficult to capture beautiful photos.

  • wedding stationary for a carmel backyard wedding
  • Reis Nichols wedding rings on a silver platter
  • beautiful young bride has earrings put on by bridesmaid
  • Reis Nichols wedding rings in cases on silver platter
  • the most gorgeous Reis Nichols wedding and engagement rings on a case for a carmel backyard wedding
  • bride and maid of honor touching foreheads
  • boutonnières on a silver platter
  • gorgeous bride holding wedding dress and looking at it lovingly before her carmel backyard wedding
  • wedding dress hanging in doorway of hotel Carmichael before a carmel backyard wedding
  • bride and bridesmaids getting ready in hotel Carmichael
  • bride in wedding dress smiling in Hotel Carmichael
  • maid of honor buttons up bride's dress
  • bride and sister laughing as bride gets into dress
  • bride puts earrings in her ears before her carmel backyard wedding
  • groom looks broodingly out window of Hotel Carmichael
  • father of bride sees daughter for first time on her wedding day in the Hotel Carmichael before her carmel backyard wedding
  • Groom looks out window of Hotel Carmichael before his carmel backyard wedding
  • Groom stands in front of fireplace in Hotel Carmichael
  • bride and groom have first look in Hotel Carmichael in front of fireplace before their carmel backyard wedding
  • bride and groom hug and kiss in front of fireplace in hotel Carmichael
  • bride and groom walk down steps at Hotel Carmichael before their carmel backyard wedding
  • Bride and Groom hug outside the Palladium before their carmel backyard wedding
  • groom hugs bride from behind outside the Palladium before their carmel backyard wedding
  • Bride and groom cuddle outside the palladium before their carmel backyard wedding
  • Wind holds bride's veil aloft outside the palladium before their carmel backyard wedding
  • wind pulls bride's veil off her head during photos outside the Palladium
  • wedding party in front of evergreen trees at Coxhall Gardens
  • bride and bridesmaids in front of historic house in coxhall gardens
  • groom and groomsmen sit on bench in coxhall gardens
  • bride and groom posing in front of historic house at coxhall gardens before their carmel backyard wedding
  • Bride stands in front of Coxhall Mansion holding flowers before her carmel backyard wedding
  • groom looks lovingly at bride at coxhall gardens
  • gorgeous bride plays with her brown hair at coxhall gardens before her carmel backyard wedding
  • bride spinning with wedding dress in front of Coxhall Mansion before her carmel backyard wedding
  • Flower Arc at end of pool
  • father of the bride walks the bride to her Carmel Backyard Wedding
  • father of the bride walks the bride across a glass platform over a pool to her Carmel Backyard Wedding
  • bride smiles at groom in front of flower arch
  • bride and groom and wedding party in front of pool with flower arch for their Carmel Backyard Wedding ceremony
  • bride and groom first kiss wideshot with pool visible and wedding party all watching
  • bride and groom kissing passionately in front of flower arch for their Carmel Backyard Wedding
  • groom kisses bride in front of flower arch at their Carmel Backyard Wedding
  • bride and groom hug and touch their foreheads together in the woods during their Carmel Backyard Wedding
  • groom holds bride close in the woods at sunset
  • bride smiles and walks into crowd of people
  • table setting with table card
  • tables with drapery and flowers
  • gold plate on wooden table
  • flowers and glasses and candles
  • salad and flowers and glasses and candles
  • salad with skinned pear and wedge of cheese
  • drapery, pillars, and hanging florals in front of table at a Carmel Backyard Wedding
  • wide shot of inside of tent with lots of floral and pillars and candles at a Carmel Backyard Wedding
  • long wooden table leads to florals hanging from pillars at a Carmel Backyard Wedding ceremony
  • bright and airy photo of florals and candles and tables and chairs at a Carmel Backyard Wedding
  • floral arrangement winds and hangs off table at a Carmel Backyard Wedding
  • a grandmother smiles and laughs
  • father of bride raises glass after giving a toast
  • best man holding microphone and giving a toast
  • maid of honor holding microphone and giving a toast
  • bride and groom clink champagne glasses at sunset and hug during their Carmel Backyard Wedding
  • bride and groom prepare to toast and drink champagne at sunset during their Carmel Backyard Wedding
  • bride and groom dancing at sunset during their Carmel Backyard Wedding
  • close up of groom spinning bride at sunset during their Carmel Backyard Wedding
  • bride and groom dance in an open field at sunset during their Carmel Backyard Wedding
  • bride and groom hug and kiss in open field at sunset during their Carmel Backyard Wedding
  • mother son dance over pool
  • mother son dance over pool with guests watching
  • father daughter dance full of laughter and over pool
  • father daughter dance with a dip
  • bride and groom first dance over a pool and with intertwining arms at their Carmel Backyard Wedding
  • groom holds bride's hands and swings over pool during their Carmel Backyard Wedding
  • bride looks lovingly at groom during first dance at their Carmel Backyard Wedding
  • wide shot through flower arch of bride and groom dancing over a pool for their first dance at their Carmel Backyard Wedding
  • bride and maid of honor dance on plexiglass platform over the top of a pool at a Carmel Backyard Wedding
  • officiant dances
  • bride dances during reception

A big thanks to all the vendors that helped make this backyard Carmel wedding so amazing!

  • Coordinator/Planner: Betsy Eibling, IndyGigz
  • Getting Ready Location: Hotel Carmichael
  • Photo Locations: The Palladium and Coxhall Gardens
  • Officiant: Alec Kenny
  • Wedding Dress Designer: Essense of Australia
  • Wedding Dress Boutique: Blue House Bridal
  • Veil/Hair Piece: Blue House Bridal
  • Shoes: Sam Edelman
  • Dress Accessories: Reis-Nichols Jewelers
  • Bridesmaid Dresses: Show Me Your Mumu
  • Suits: Generation Tux
  • Hair Stylist: Sofia Flood
  • Make-up Artist: Tara Dumser
  • Florist: Isibeal Studio
  • Catering: Kahn’s Catering
  • Cake Designer/Bakery: Confectioneiress
  • Entertainment: Velocity Sound
  • Save the Date Designer: Minted
  • Invite Designer: Ana Fischer – The Linen Letter
  • Program Designer: Ana Fischer – The Linen Letter
  • Videography: Van Elk & Co
  • Transportation: Antique Limousine of Indianapolis
  • Additional AV: Scott Evans – Evans Audio Visual
  • Rentals: A Classic Party Rentals
  • Honeymoon: El Dorado Royale – Casitas – Riviera Maya
  • First Dance Song: 10,000 Hours by Dan + Shay and Justin Bieber
  • Father/Daughter Song: Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison
  • Mother/Son Song: You’ll Never Walk Alone by Marcus Mumford

Did you love this backyard Carmel wedding?

If you love this photo, then check out some of our other recent shoots!

Firstly, check out this amazing elopement with Megan and Wes! Megan and Wes were also married in a backyard in the Carmel area this summer.

Also, check out this wonderful wedding with Grace and Nathan! They had a beautiful reception at the Indiana Roof Ballroom this summer which you should also view.

Lastly, check out this intimate wedding with Hira and Ben! They had a brilliant wedding at Coxhall Gardens this summer which you should also check out.

If you loved the photos of Katie and Aaron getting ready, then consider booking the Hotel Carmichael for your next event.

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