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July 11, 2018

Ritz Charles Wedding in Carmel, IN | Christina & Kevin

If you live in Indiana, you know the crazy heat we’ve been facing the last few weeks. Like, insane 115 degree heat index kind of hot. However, this past weekend, it was almost as if the sun stepped aside for a moment and took a little break. We had AMAZING weather — the kind of day that just begs for celebration regardless of the occasion.

And, lucky for us, we had quite the occasion: Christina and Kevin’s wedding day!

Their Ritz Charles wedding was absolutely perfect in every way. I’d expect no less from these two (after all, you should have SEEN the kind of organization Kevin’s engineering background brought into the planning process! Haha!) — but it seriously did go off without a hitch. Well, except for the part where Christina’s wedding dress wasn’t finished in time and she had to go pick up a from-the-box discount dress at David’s Bridal a few days before the wedding. There was that.

But here’s the thing. Any other bride could have let that minor (okay, MAJOR) detail ruin their day. But not Christina. In fact, Maggie and I didn’t even find out about that until their photos were DONE! Christina was absolutely STUNNING — I mean, just wait until you see Kevin’s face when he saw her for the first time! From their first look until the very end of the night, neither one stopped smiling. They were just so happy to finally be MARRIED, and nothing else mattered!

All in all, it was a beautiful day, and I am so excited to share a peak into their story with you! Enjoy, friends!

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We kicked things off with their first look almost 10 minutes after Maggie and I arrived. The trolley dropped Christina off right in front of the Garden Pavilion, and Kevin was so excited to see his girl!

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Then it was off to Coxhall and Carmel City Hall for more photos! Renting a trolley was such a FUN way to celebrate the day with their bridal party — future brides, I highly recommend it! ;)

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Christina, you are simply stunning!!

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And let’s just talk about how adorable their little niece was as the flower girl?! It’s hard work waiting for the ceremony to begin….:)Ritz Charles Wedding Carmel Indiana_0038.jpg

…but it was here before we knew it! The Ritz Charles chapel is simple and classic — the perfect place for Christina and Kevin to say “I do!”.

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Christina and Kevin’s Cocktail Hour took place in the Garden Pavilion — a gorgeous space on the Ritz Charles’ property. It was perfect!

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And of course I had to grab a photo of these two — I always love getting to catch up with parents of past brides!Ritz Charles Wedding Carmel Indiana_0051.jpg

And then we walked right next door to the ballroom for the reception!

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…and then we were back inside for the rest of the party! Glow sticks & beach balls?! Yes, please!

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Ritz Charles | Carmel, IN

Vendor Team:

Photography: Sami Renee Photography

Venue: The Ritz Charles

Florist:  Blue Flower Studio

Hair: Belle Vous Salon & Spa

Makeup: Julia Wadsworth

Tux/Suit: Men’s Warehouse

Invitations: Designed by a family friend

Catering:  Ritz Charles

Bakery: Ritz Charles

Band/DJ: Brian Whitis

Videographer: NWP Films

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Sami Orndorff is a Wedding Photographer & Lifestyle Newborn Photographer located in the greater Indianapolis area.