My husband and I are coming up to our 2oth anniversary. Since I am battling cancer, we are planning…read moreto renew our wedding vows. We have worked with Barbara, the owner of Cheap Wedding Indianapolis and she is awesome! Looking forward to a fabulous event with friends and family, thanks to her energy, great ideas, and our enduring love!

Let me preface this by saying that I, myself, am an event planner. My husband and I are capable of…read moreplanning events, and even enjoy doing it. So, "Why??", you ask, did we get a wedding planner? Well, let me ask you: do you want to enjoy your wedding? Or do you want to be running around making sure the DJ cues your dad to the dance floor in between mingling with the most special people in your life? Your wedding will already go SO quickly - don't waste it by attending to the small details. Jessica was AWESOME. I'm a laid-back bride and I appreciated her relaxation, yet incredible attention to detail, during the planning process. We met for coffee twice and communicated via email in between. She brought up questions I hadn't even thought of, created the agendas, communicated with vendors, chimed in when we needed advice and made our wedding perfect. She's the kind of wedding planner that will make sure you eat at your own wedding (so you don't pass out), will snag you for that perfect sunset shot, and keep the event running smoothly while you enjoy the best night ever. She's amazing, kind, efficient, professional, and fun. Definitely recommend!

I got married a week ago today in Muncie. We had the ceremony in a church and the reception for 150…read morepeople at my parents' home. So, when we began planning, we knew we'd need some extra hands on deck as our venue didn't come with a built in events coordinator. Plus, I was planning a wedding in Indiana from my home in San Francisco, which can be very stressful. I got Jessica's name from two girlfriends, and after my initial email to her about a year ago, we got on the phone to talk through my wedding vision. Now, as a publicist, I have planned my share of large scale events, so I really wanted Jessica to sell me (and especially my parents) on her services and why we would need her help. And that's exactly what she did! Jessica has so much experience planning all kinds of weddings, she asked really smart and detail-oriented questions, but I think what sold me is that Jessica also had an outdoor, at home reception in September a few years ago, so I knew she'd take great care of us. Jessica's support throughout the process was so critical to helping us pull off a fabulous wedding. What I love most about Jessica is that she wants to work with brides who love to plan - that's me! In the months leading up to the wedding, Jessica's makes sure you've thought of absolutely everything and nothing falls through the cracks. We had one or two calls last Fall to talk through wedding details and decide on the right planning package for us (more on that below). When I was back in Indiana in the Spring, Jessica came to my parents' home in Muncie to walk through the yard and help us make some decisions on placing the tent, band, bar, etc. She has so much experience and really great ideas, so she helped us take lots of things into consideration. Then, we had two more meetings to run through every single detail before the big day. She's very flexible on timing for meetings and what works best with your schedule. We selected JDWC's Wedding Day package, which consists of 12 hours on-site on the wedding day, plus planning meetings leading up to the big day. My parents were a little hesitant when they saw the price tag, but I can't tell you how many times throughout the planning process I heard them say "I don't know what we would do without Jessica - she's worth every penny!" and I couldn't agree more. I would highly recommend Jessica Dum Wedding Coordination to any bride who is thinking she might need some help on her big day!

Picking a DJ was the one vendor we were worried about - they set the tone for the entire night and…read morecan make or break a party. Jim kept our party going ALL night long. There was not a single dead moment during our reception and at one point the floor of our venue was shaking from all the people on the dance floor! Jim treats music selection, crowd engagement, and flow of events as a science without sacrificing fun. He's not just a DJ, he's a party connoisseur and wedding day coordinator all in one. Our entire wedding day flowed perfectly from ceremony, to cocktail hour, to reception, because of his consistency and attention to detail. We love Jim and will miss working with him greatly!

If you don't at least consider Jim as the DJ/MC for your wedding, you are doing yourself a HUGE…read moredisservice. I've been to several weddings for friends and family members and the bands and DJs just didn't compare to Jim. He is very professional, thoughtful, such a calming influence, and essentially acts as a second Wedding Planner. He offered several suggestions to us for songs, moments, and events that we wouldn't have otherwise thought of. He comes dressed in a tux to both the rehearsal and the ceremony/reception. He plays everything by ear and keeps the dance floor packed all night. And he will absolutely stick to your 'must play' and 'do not play' lists. Check out his website - there are videos to give you an idea of what a wedding is like with him as the DJ. You won't regret it! www.jimcerone.com

Hitchin' a Bride helped create a beautiful and heartfelt renewal of our vows. We truly appreciate…read moreall that Audrey did to make the day special.

Kimmy Cupcake is the best! She is great with kids of all ages and can even accommodate adult events…read moreupon request. She offers a wide variety of face painting designs, glitter tattoos, crafts, and games - she will truly make an impression on any child's birthday or other kid friendly event. Prices are very reasonable and Kim is an overall pleasure of a person to interact with. Highly recommended!!

It is difficult to describe the creativity and entertainment value put together by the talented…read moretrio of twisters comprising the Greenfield, Indiana based Balloongenuity, a family of creative artists specializing in unique balloon sculptures, jewelry, paintings, costumes, and other fun items for special events, fairs, private events, and available for all kinds of settings. I have primarily encountered Balloongenuity through our mutual participation in an event known as Rocc-a-Thon, a free event held in downtown Indy as part of National Crime Victims' Rights Week. It's a fun event about a serious subject and the women behind Balloongenuity have consistently added an entertaining, fun, and uniquely inspired aspect to the event that makes me believe they are the absolute best in Central Indiana at what they do. My most recent encounter with them occurred just this past week during the most recent Rocc-a-Thon, where I watched them create some of the most inspired balloon sculptures and art I've ever seen and they do so with a sense of compassion, humor, and an incredible ability to relate to both adults and children across the diversity spectrum. This past week, I also experienced one of their costumed characters for the very first time - Cinderella, I'm a 50-year-old hardcore cynic and she had me practically feeling like I'd stumbled into Disney World despite actually being on Monument Circle in downtown Indy. I watched Cinderella interact with everyone from the Indianapolis mayor to individuals who were homeless to children to individuals, including myself, with disabilities - she was impeccably awesome with all of them. The kicker for me was when she spotted a school group doing a field trip tour of the Soldiers and Sailor's Monument and she rushed up to greet them and provide them a five minute delightful diversion that was met with squeals of delight from the kids. You should have seen her rushing up those steps in glass slippers in her flowing dress - it was quite beautiful - when wind gusts started to move that dress a little too much, quick assistance arrived and she never broke character. Balloongenuity offers birthday party packages, event entertainment, balloon decor, workshops, costumes and much more. They also have an Etsy shop (look under "Art With a Twist"). I couldn't find a physical address for them, but I know they are Greenfield based and their website contains all their information and contacts. I would unquestionably give them a thumbs up - comprised largely of a mother and two adult daughters, Balloongenuity stretches what you thought were the limits of balloon sculptures and art and they do so with entertainment value, compassion and top notch professionalism.

We are a planning company in Indianapolis and have ALWAYS LOVED working with Living Proof. They…read moreconsistently deliver a high energy show with talented musicians event after event. They keep the dance floor full all night long and are very easy to work with. We HIGHLY recommend this vendor and is one of our top recommendations EVERY TIME!!!

I cannot recommend Lisa highly enough! From our first meeting to the final moments of our wedding…read moreday, she was absolutely incredible. Lisa is detailed oriented, creative, extremely organized and overall a fun and friendly person :) Lisa and her team went above and beyond several times, helping us to secure special vendors and incorporate unique details into our big day. On the big day, I felt completely at ease knowing she was in charge. My husband and I kept commenting that we didn't know how we would have planned the wedding without Lisa. If you trying to decide whether to hire a wedding coordinator or who to choose, 10/10 recommend Lisa. It will be the best money spent on your wedding!