The Wedding Story of Kaleigh & Kevin Hutchison

Kevin and Kaleigh met at work. When Kaleigh first started, she had to report to Kevin on a few of their client accounts. Although she wouldn’t necessarily call him her boss, it certainly does make for a good story! 

 

THe Proposal

Kevin proposed while the couple was visiting Paris, and no, he did not propose in front of the Eiffel Tower or on top of the Eiffel Tower. He waited until Kaleigh was caught off guard in her pajamas and wearing a top knot bun on the balcony of their hotel room. Kevin had been carrying around the ring for four days waiting for the right moment, but decided he couldn’t wait another day!

 

 

The Planning

Kevin and Kaleigh started planning by hiring Lori Solomon, wedding planner and owner of Boldly Chic Events. Kaleigh knew she wanted to stay far away from the “country chic” vibe and she was over the blush trend. It was important to her to fuse both her and Kevin’s personalities into the details and since they are both outgoing and vibrant, it made sense to create that type of wedding. 

And that’s where designer Kate Spade stepped in. Kaleigh was attracted to the girly and modern-yet-classic attributes of her designs. Kate Spade’s designs combined with the planner’s creativity produced the dream wedding Kaleigh had envisioned. 

 

The Dress

“Can’t I just live in it for the rest of my life?” That was the question posed by Kaleigh after she found her one-in-a-million gown at Marie Gabriel Couture in Indianapolis. Kaleigh wore a Monique Lhuillier dress with added-on custom straps which were sewn by a seamstress at the bridal salon.

 

The Venue

The couple chose The Crane Bay Event Center in Indianapolis for their reception venue. It radiates an edgy, urban vibe which is exactly what Kaleigh had in mind. They were also intrigued by the outdoor patio area with views of downtown Indianapolis and the Lucas Oil Stadium. “I wanted an outside element without being outside in the event the weather didn’t compromise,” says Kaleigh. “This was a perfect balance!” It was important to the couple to have the ceremony and reception in one location to ease the stress of getting from one place to another for their guests. 

 

The DÉcor

Fuchsia and navy set the tone for the reception décor. Kaleigh has always appreciated the way Kate Spade pairs bright and unique colors together, and since Kaleigh loves the color hot pink, that was an obvious choice. Kevin on the other hand, had his heart set on wearing a navy tux. The unlikely color pairing effortlessly came to life with navy-striped tablecloths, fuchsia napkins and mixed gold centerpieces and plate chargers. Pink uplighting made the occasion all the more dramatic. 

 

The Floral

Sweet Pea Floral Design designed arrangements that reflected the couple’s desire for vibrant colors using garden roses, peonies, ranunculus, anemones, camellia and hydrangeas. 

The bouquets were kept simple and white, while reception florals contrasted luscious pinks against the navy linens.

 

Special Touches

Kevin and Kaleigh wanted to create an experience for their guests. “We wanted them to look at the different elements and aspects of our day and think, ‘this is so Kevin and Kaleigh’ in subtle ways,” says Kaleigh. They offered late night s’mores, a caricature artist, a cigar bar, a photo booth, and a kids’ table at their reception. Beyond that, Kevin’s friends over at Redemption Aleworks brewed a specialty craft beer just for their big day! Meanwhile, Kaleigh had her own signature cocktail at the wedding, called “The Blushing Bride.”

 

What We Love

Kate Spade, obviously! Any time a bride looks to our favorite designer for inspiration, we have high hopes for the wedding. We loved that Kate Spade influenced Kaleigh and yet she stayed true to the details that represented her and Kevin.

 

 

 

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