Samantha + Sal = Married!

We photographed this sweet couple’s wedding recently at Mill Top and we had so much fun with them that day! I loved all of their details…her dress, shoes, jewelry, custom signs, candy bar, light up centerpieces, cake & macarons! They literally thought of everything! 🙂 I REALLY loved her “book” bouquets though!! Sam found an Etsy shop that makes these adorable bouquets out of pages from various books, it was so awesome!! Sam & Sal are so perfect together and I was so glad that Samantha got an AWESOME sunset that night too, she was really looking forward to some great rooftop sunset photos! The weather was perfect, we got some fantastic shots inside and outside around the venue with them and their wedding party and families, it was a great day all around. Thanks for a fun time you guys!!

Vendors:

Photography: https://erinhession.com/
Venue & Coordination: https://milltop-indy.com/
Dress: https://mariegabrielcouture.com/
Tuxes: https://www.louiestuxshop.com/
Catering: https://www.jacquies.net/
Cake: https://www.classiccakescarmel.com/
DJ: http://www.djbrianjackson.com/home.htm
Officiant: James McDonald
Hair & Makeup: https://truecolorsindy.com/
Macaron Bar: https://www.macaron-bar.com/indianapolis
Bouquets: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Makeistry

In her words…

1. How did he propose?

Well, our initial engagement was just a conversation. We have been together since 2011 and first moved in together in 2014 until 2016 when we were long distance (Indiana to Pennsylvania) for my first 2 years of medical school, so we’d known for a while that we were going to be together for the long haul. He came to visit me Labor Day weekend 2017 and we were discussing when the best time to get married would be, I wanted to do it before I graduated medical school but after I finished all of my residency interviews so I asked what he thought of March. He said March sounded good and we settled on the first weekend in March of my fourth year. Then I looked at him and asked if this meant we were engaged and he said yes, so we told our families and I thought that was it. Three months later I’m flying back to PA to celebrate Christmas with Sal and his family and when he picks me up from the airport and we walk into his house he tells me that he has a surprise for me and tells me to close my eyes. I’m standing in the middle of his kitchen with my hands over my eyes when I hear him come up behind me and drop to the floor. I get worried, should I open my eyes? Did he fall? Is he ok? He says ok you can look, I turn to see him on one knee with a ring in his hand as he asks “Will you marry me?” My first thought was, “I thought I already was!?” Then I of course say yes, put on the ring, and cry happy tears. To this day he says that I looked more confused than surprised, and that’s most likely because I was.

2. What was your favorite wedding moment?

I think my favorite moment was in our bridal suite between the ceremony and reception. We sat on the couch together, married, holding hands with my head on his shoulder and rested our eyes. It was a moment of peace in an absolutely incredible but so busy day.

3. What was his favorite wedding moment?

He says the “whole ceremony part” is his favorite.

4. What was the funniest wedding moment?

The Pot game and watching both families get incredibly competitive was pretty funny to witness. But also when there was a floss off on the dance floor and my 12 year old nephew showed up my maid of honor’s boyfriend at the floss dance, and then we all tried and failed miserably to learn how to floss.

5. What was your first dance song?

Open Arms by Journey

6. What advice would you give to future couples?

Just roll with it, your day will be absolutely perfect even when it isn’t. And take breaks, it’s a marathon not a sprint. (I agree!) 🙂