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Posted on September 5, 2025 by Cari

Why Downtown Indianapolis Is a Dream Destination for an Elegant Wedding

There’s something undeniably magical about a downtown wedding—especially in Indianapolis. Here, classic architecture meets modern charm, and historic venues are just steps away from fine dining, luxury hotels, and photo-worthy cityscapes.

If you're planning a high-end wedding and dreaming of a celebration that feels timeless, refined, and unforgettable, downtown Indy offers the perfect setting. Let’s explore why this vibrant city center is ideal for elegant weddings—and spotlight a few iconic venues that inspire beautiful custom wedding stationery and invitation suites.

✨ Historic Grandeur at the Grand Hall at Union Station
Stepping into the Grand Hall at Union Station feels like entering a bygone era of luxury and romance. With its 65-foot barrel-vaulted ceiling, stained glass windows, and sweeping archways, this iconic venue is a showstopper for any elegant celebration. It's one of the most sought-after luxury wedding venues in Indianapolis.

Stationery insight: The dramatic architecture pairs beautifully with ornate invitation designs—think letterpress, gold foil,

custom monograms, or laser-cut detailing from a trusted Indianapolis wedding print shop.

** Photos by Allison Francois Photography, featuring our clients' black + white + gold wedding at Grand Hall at Historic Union Station.
(Planning by Creating Joyful Moments, Florals by Bellagio Florals)

✨ Gothic Beauty at the Scottish Rite Cathedral
For couples who love old-world romance and architectural grandeur, the Scottish Rite Cathedral is truly unmatched. This Neo-Gothic masterpiece offers jaw-dropping details—vaulted ceilings, elaborate woodwork, and regal ballrooms.

Design tip: For a venue this striking, we often recommend luxury wedding invitations with velvet belly bands, wax seals,

or rich color palettes that nod to the venue’s opulence.

** Photos by Danielle Harris Photography, featuring our clients' elegant Ivory & Champagne wedding at Scottish Rite Cathedral.
(Planning by Bridget Davis Events, Wedding Flowers by RK Florals)

✨ Modern Elegance at the Indianapolis Central Library
Few places blend old and new as seamlessly as the Central Library. The historic Cret building offers classic charm, while the soaring glass atrium brings in natural light and modern edge. This unique combination makes it a favorite among couples who want a sophisticated downtown wedding with a contemporary twist.

Invitation idea: Clean typography, crisp layout design, and custom illustrations of the library’s glass facade can make your
stationery feel both modern and meaningful.

** Photos by Stacy Able Photography, featuring our clients' fuchsia & hunter green wedding at Central Library.
(Planning by Boldly Chic Events, Florals by Duet Floral)

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✨ Why Downtown Works So Well for Weddings
Downtown Indianapolis isn’t just beautiful—it’s practical, too. Here's why it’s a top choice for couples planning high-end weddings:

Ease of access for guests: With luxury hotels and wedding venues within walking distance, your guests will enjoy a seamless and elegant experience.

Gorgeous photography backdrops: From the Canal Walk to Monument Circle, downtown offers endless photo opportunities.
Access to elite vendors: From floral designers to custom wedding invitation studios, downtown Indy is home to some of the

best wedding professionals in the Midwest.

✨ Elevate Your Wedding with Custom Stationery
Your wedding venue sets the tone—but your stationery tells your story. As a luxury wedding stationer in Indianapolis, I specialize in creating custom invitation suites that capture the look and feel of your day. Whether you're exchanging vows beneath a stained-glass ceiling or celebrating in a modern glass atrium, your paper goods should reflect your unique vision with elegance and intentionality.

From save the dates to menus, seating charts to vow books—every detail matters. I combine fine print techniques like letterpress, foil stamping, and die cutting with beautiful materials to create one-of-a-kind stationery for modern, stylish couples.

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Looking for custom wedding invitations that reflect the elegance of your downtown wedding?
I’d love to help you design something unforgettable! Click here for a complimentary stationery pricing proposal.

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French Country-esque Dusty Blue and Blush Pink Southern Wedding at Charleston's William Aiken House | Custom Wedding Invitations and Laser Cutting Studio | Indianapolis, IN

Posted on June 8, 2020 by Cari

Categories: in THE CITY, in WEDDINGS

If you love a wedding venue that’s full of history and charm, today’s featured wedding will make you swoon! Check out all of these amazing wedding detail recaps from Emily and Joshua's wedding day in downtown Charleston, South Carolina.

Dusty Blue French Countryside intimate small wedding in Charleston South Carolina

The William Aiken House, nestled along the popular King Street in downtown Charleston, is a distinguished National Historic Landmark. This beautiful house and it’s equally stunning grounds make for the most heavenly setting for a romantic Southern wedding. This Charleston wedding venue can host up to 500 guests, and boasts a private garden and two spacious courtyards for outdoor weddings and entertaining.

Emily and Joshua selected this venue for their winter nuptials, complimenting the space well with their selected wedding color palette of Dusty Blue, Blush Pink, and earthy accent tones.

THE WEDDING INVITATIONS

For their custom wedding invitations, we used a crushed velvet paper to layer behind the printed invitation card, and added a Gold Foil paint brush stroke to the invitation itself, adding a bit of a soft, artistic vibe to the custom invitation suite. We then carried out that same Gold Foil element onto the clients’ Blush Pink shimmer envelope liner. (PRO TIP: Gold Foil in small details is affordable, and still adds a luxurious look to your wedding invitations).

The clients also opted for custom calligraphy for the guest addresses on their mailing envelopes, using a darker Dusty Blue ink. Finishing off the look were vintage stamps in an array of Dusty Blue, Blush Pink, and earthy neutral tones on the invitation envelopes. Oh, how I wish we had snapped a picture before we mailed them - words do not do them justice! It was the prettiest color combination. I’m sure guests were truly WOWed upon their arrival!

WEDDING DAY

The couple tied the knot in the private gardens, with a small group of their closest family and friends in attendance. Their wedding ceremony program booklets were tied closed with a Dusty Rose crushed velvet ribbon - a texture we continued to carry out throughout the rest of their wedding day paperie.

Immediately after the ceremony, guests made their way to the courtyard, where family style reception tables awaited. Romantic lighting from varying heights of tapered candles and votives added the perfect amount of sparkle to the early evening dining experience. The florals were nested into vintage metal compotes, and featured a variety of floral textures and unique color tones to coordinate with the wedding day style. The tables boasted the most incredible linens just look at that Blush Pink silk tablecloth! Ooo la la. This setup practically transports you to a French countryside, it’s so romantic and chic.

Waiting at each place setting was a velvet-backed vellum place card, featuring each guest’s name in custom calligraphy.

The bride and groom, along with their guests, continued the evening wedding celebration with a delightly delicious cake (adorned with a few sprigs of those amazing florals). Hours of dancing later ensued under the courtyard’s beautiful lighting.

Congratulations, Emily & Joshua!

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If you see something you love and are planning a wedding in Charleston, South Carolina, be sure to book these amazing wedding vendors! This incredible wedding vendor team completely nailed the clients’ overall wedding style, and pulled everything together with such grace and ease.

Wedding Photography: Kelsey Halm

Wedding and Event Planner: Invitation Only (Loraine Cook)

Wedding and Event Floral Design: Creech's Florist

Hair & Makeup: Silhouette on Site

Venue - PPHG Events William Aiken House

Jewelry: Dee Ruel

Wedding Cake / Dessert Bar: Tenacious Tart

Wedding Invitations, Ceremony Programs, Menu Cards, Place Cards, Event Signage: InterPRINTations

Tabletop + Chair Rental: Ooh! Events

Linens, Tablecloths and Napkins: Event Haus

Couture Wedding Dress: Maddison Row South

Bridal Gown Designer: Carol Hannah Bridal

Bridal Designer (Dress + Sashes): Heidi Elnora & Heidi Elnora Atelier

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Jennie & Mark's Black Tie Classic Elegant Wedding in Downtown Indianapolis | Indianapolis & Carmel Wedding Invitation Studio

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Cari

Categories: in THE CITY, in WEDDINGS

You can never go wrong with a classic black and white wedding, especially when you toss in elegant dashes of golds and soft neutrals. This was the color palette our clients, Jennie & Mark, selected for their nuptials in downtown Indianapolis.

Their special day began with a full mass Catholic wedding ceremony at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in downtown Indianapolis. This church is one of our favorite ceremony spots in the Indianapolis area. The historical cathedral is simply breathtaking and a perfect setting for something as intimate and sacred as a wedding ceremony. For their wedding ceremony, we created a folded program booklet, featuring the couple's monogram on the front. We added elegance to the program booklet with a thin black satin ribbon tied around the binding. It set the tone perfectly for what was to come....

After the ceremony, guests made their way to the Indiana Repertory Theater (one of our favorite wedding reception venues!). They were greeted by a beautiful welcome sign printed onto an antique mirror, live music from Endless Summer Band, and a cocktail hour - complete with a custom signature drink themed for the bride and groom.

Following the lively cocktail hour, guests received a glass of champagne, which also doubled as their seating escort card...leading them to their designated table and seat in the reception area. The theater was decorated with an abundance of string lights (always a romantic touch!), soft white floral centerpiece arrangements and accents by The Empty Vase, black chivari chairs, and beautiful uplighting. Each guest's place setting was personalized and marked with a laser cut gold mirror acrylic name plate, which doubles as a keepsake from the evening. Tucked into each guest's black silk napkin was a custom menu card, featuring the couple's wedding crest printed in metallic gold foil. (Their menu card also included a personal thank you note from the bride & groom - an addition we highly recommend! It ensures your guests know just how much you appreciate their attendance & how much you're looking forward to celebrating the evening with them.)

The couple's wedding cake was created by the ever popular Heavenly Sweets, located in Noblesville. The bride and groom kept the overall cake style to a classic look, with subtle textures and monochromatic ribbon and monogram. The Empty Vase also added a few floral touches, to soften the overall look.

Jennie & Mark's special day was planned and pulled together beautifully by the team at Jessica Dum Weddings. It's always lovely working with Jessica and her talented team, and we know our clients are always in great care when the select her as their day-of wedding coordinator.

We can't forget to thank our pal, Jessica Strickland for these incredibly beautiful photos! She is such a talented photographer - if you're still looking for a wedding photographer, look no further! She's the best in Indy!

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VENDOR CREDITS:

Photography by Jessica Strickland

Church: Sacred Heart of Jesus

Reception: Indiana Roof Ballroom

Day-Of Wedding Coordinator: Jessica Dum Wedding Coordination

Florist: The Empty Vase

Cake: Heavenly Sweets

Rentals: A Classic Party Rental

Transportation: Advanced Limousines

Band: Endless Summer Band

Hair: Kathryn’s Bridal Bar

Makeup: Indy Renee Make Up Artist

Stationery & Laser Cutting: Interprintations

Wedding Dress: Bella Bianca Chicago

Tuxes: The Black Tux

Bridesmaid Dresses: Brideside

Rings: Moyer Jewelers

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I’m a country girl, small business owner, wife, mother of three, and proud alum of Purdue University (Boiler Up!). My world revolves around thoughtfully designed stationery, joyful celebrations, faith and family life.

This blog offers insight into the world of weddings + the wonderful workings of our little studio.