September Wedding at Ivory Foundry Weddings & Events

Classic meets fun was the vibe for this September wedding at Ivory Foundry Weddings & Events! From custom seating charts to beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces filled with gorgeous floral arrangements, it is a perfect setting for an intimate wedding. Ivory Foundry is ideal for couples who want to create a custom experience in the heart of Indianapolis.

As a husband-and-wife photo and video team, we are always paying attention to the venues that create a great experience for their couples. We had heard wonderful things about Ivory Foundry so we were very excited when Kalin + Michaiah told us that’s the venue they had chosen. It is a perfect location in the heart of Indy for an intimate, intentionally crafted wedding day.

Indianapolis Small Wedding Venues

Ivory Foundry Weddings & Events is a great location in downtown Indianapolis. The space is ideal for medium-size weddings (around 100-150 guests) and for micro-weddings! With an outdoor ceremony spot, indoor ceremony spot, outdoor patio, indoor reception area, and getting ready suites, couples have options in how they set up their wedding day.

Ivory Foundry is conveniently located in the city to allow for additional portrait spots such as White River State Park/Canal Walk, the Indianapolis Zoo/White River Garden, The Indiana War Memorial/Soldiers and Sailors Monument, Garfield Park, and Massachusetts Ave. These locations are all under 15 minutes away from Ivory Foundry!

Beth + Rich Waterman are the faces behind the venue and they pour so much heart into creating custom experience for their clients. One of the reasons why Kalin + Michaiah chose this venue was because they connected with Beth + Rich’s personalities and love for what they do. You wouldn’t believe the cool creations they’ve put together for their couples—go follow them on TikTok or Instagram now to catch a glimpse of their creativity!

We loved getting to document Kalin + Michaiah’s day in beautiful downtown Indy at Ivory Foundry and we hope to be back there very soon!

Favorite Photo Locations at Ivory Foundry Weddings & Events:

• Well-lit getting ready spaces (bride and groom both have little suites on site that work great for final touches of getting ready)
• Outdoor ceremony space (this spacious area worked wonderfully for wedding party portraits and makes for a beautiful outdoor ceremony area)
• Indoor ceremony space (this was a comfortable space for family portraits that had nice lighting and works great for a ceremony)
• Outdoor murals around the buildings (cool spots for couple portraits at sunset)
• Cypress Trees on the side of the venue (this was great for wedding party portraits or couple portraits—adds a splash of greenery)
• The reception area/outdoor patio (so nice to have both an indoor and outdoor space for the reception and cocktail hour that photographs beautifully)

September Wedding in Indianapolis

Kalin + Michaiah’s Wedding Day at Ivory Foundry Weddings & Events

Kalin + Michaiah’s day was the perfect combination of joy and elegance. M+K met in middle school and have been together for over 9 years which is incredible. The two of them crafted a day that was truly them while being surrounded by those they love and care about most.

During one of our first calls, I remember them sharing how they had taken a lot of inspiration from a classy garden party look. K+M mentioned that they wanted to share a first look or have some portraits taken in a garden space. Right away I mentioned the White River Gardens and they loved it. This was one of the most special parts of their day.

From the abundance of stunning florals combined with classic candles in the industrial space, it was truly romantic. Not to mention, they had the best cool weather and beautiful sunshine. September is truly one of the prettiest months to get married!

K+M were wonderful and we loved getting to photograph them—they were so natural around each other with a sense of ease that comes with a couple who has been together for a long time. Their joy was tangible and they were ready to make everything official in front of their favorite people.

The dance floor was fire! Guests were ready to jump on the dance floor and celebrate. For guests who wanted to take a  break, they ventured outside onto the patio area under the string lights for fresh air and to talk before returning to the dance floor.

From the Couple Themselves

Favorite Moments to Document at Ivory Foundry Weddings & Events:

• Kalin + Michaiah had some of the most beautiful details surrounding their day and we loved getting to photograph them all! The florals, rings, custom ring box, wedding invitations, custom cufflinks, vow books, and wedding day newspaper all matched beautifully to create some stunning flatlays.
• K+M’s first look at White River Gardens was a favorite moment—hands down! It was so conveniently located from Ivory Foundry and allowed for the vibe that Kalin + Michaiah wanted in their first look and portraits.
• Kalin + Michaiah had a stunning color palette for their day. With the different shades of green bringing so much life to the space, it tied in the pretty greens from the sunny September day. Combining that with black, white, and gold accents was a chic look.
• This wedding party brought the party! K+M’s friends and family were ready to have a good time and truly celebrate these two getting married. They were ready to dance and have a good time which was so fun to document!
• Their wedding ceremony was lovely. They exchanged heartfelt vows, had their wedding party warm their rings before they exchanged them, and they jumped the broom followed by their first kiss to conclude their ceremony.
• Heartfelt tears were shed as family members and friends made speeches during the reception. K+M have a lot of love and support surrounding them.
• Sunset portraits are always a highlight of wedding days! Kalin + Michaiah enjoyed a quiet moment to celebrate just the two of them with the peaceful golden hour light warm on their skin.

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Planning an Early Fall Wedding at Ivory Foundry

If you’re looking for a venue that will help you to curate an intimate, custom experience in the heart of Indianapolis, Ivory Foundry Weddings & Events needs to be on your list to visit. Don’t forget: no matter what kind of day you plan, make sure it brings you both peace and joy.

If you’d like us to document your day, you can contact Jonathan and I here. Then we can start talking about your day along with any photo or video needs you might have.

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