Free tickets and WIN PRIZES at our Vintage Glam Bridal Show in July!

We will be at the Fisher’s Banquet Center (9775 N. by NE Blvd, Fishers, In 46037) on Thursday, July 16, 2015, from 6-9pm. That’s right, it is a THURSDAY! So, you have no excuse to miss it! gMedia itself will have at least 2 prizes and great discounts that we ONLY offer our bridal show attendees. Plus, there are free Swag Bags to the first 75 brides!!! You must pre-register in order to be drawn for the door prizes and then print this ticket out and bring it with you to the show. If you know of any engaged couples this is a perfect opportunity for them to win some cool prizes and get some great ideas for their wedding. They can also just pre-register and print this ticket off to get in. Hope to see you all there and if you have any questions about the show, contact us!

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Valentine’s Day Events in Indianapolis 2015

I was looking for something fun to do in Indy for my husband and I for valentine’s Day, I came across quite a few things that are going on this weekend and thought I would share what I found. Hope this helps all the procrastinators this weekend.

Creative and Activity Options

Be My Valentine 5KCost: $30/person When: Valentine’s Day @ 9am Where: 801 West Washington Street The Be My Valentine 5Krun/walk course goes through White River State Park, past the zoo and through IUPUI. The race benefits Riley Hospital for Children.

Date Night Yoga and MassageCost: $17 BOGO admission free for Friday Night (5:45-7pm) Date Night Yoga and $25/person per workshop on Saturday,$40/person if you do both workshops. Saturday –Essential oil class from 10:00-11A and from 12-2p enjoy partner yoga and massages at All People Yoga Center.

Candlelight Partner YogaJoin a 90-minute class at CITYOGA to create poses and sequences with your partner, complete with an exploration of Thai massage techniques. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14, 2442 N. Central Ave., $25 per couple, register in advance, (317) 920-9642, cityoga.biz.

Glass BlowingKenyon's Creations is offering two Valentine's Day classes at GRT Hot Glass Studios. Create a heart or sphere paperweight with your loved one. Stay after for a free demonstration in glass blowing. 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Feb. 14, 6400 Brookville Road, $45 per person, (317) 979-6941.

Love, Lust and ArtThe Love, Lust, and Poetry exhibit is running all month at Nickel Plate Arts, but there are a variety of activities throughout Valentine's weekend. From 6 to 9 p.m. Feb. 13, a singles' mixer offers art projects, snacks and drinks for $40. A family open house will be held on Valentine's Day with activities ranging in price from free to $5. From 6 to 9 p.m. that evening is date night for couples, featuring spoken word presentations and art stations ranging from ukelele lessons to cupcake decorating. Each activity is $10 per couple. Feb. 13 and Feb. 14, 107 S. 8th St., Noblesville, (317) 452-3690, nickelplatearts.org.

Sweets for your sweetieThis event pairs treats from the tropics like chocolate and coffee to highlight Garfield Gardens Conservatory's tropical plants. Enjoy them by candlelight and learn more about their origins.7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 14, 2505 Conservatory Drive, $8 per person, $15 per couple, reserve by Feb. 13 by calling (317) 327-7580.

Dinner and Dancing Options

Valentine's Day Sweetheart DinnerThe Indianapolis Propylaeum hosts a romantic candlelight dinner for two with music provided by harpist Elizabeth O'Meara Ahlgrim. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 14, 1410 N. Delaware St., $100-$150 per couple, (317) 638-7881, propindy.org.

Valentine's Day Dinner at Sullivan's Steakhouse"Sweep her off her seat" at Sullivan's Steakhouse for a three-course dinner. Feb. 13 to 15, 3316 E. 86th St., $59 per person, (317) 580-1280,sullivanssteakhouse.com.

Dinner at The Melting PotThe Melting Pot of Indianapolis refers to chocolate and Valentine's Day as "The Original Power Couple." A special five-course prix fix fondue menu will be available.Feb. 12 to 15, 5650 E. 8th St., $65-$80 per person, (317) 841-3601, meltingpot.com.

Valentine Dinner at Prairie Guest HouseMake room for a four-course candlelit dinner at Prairie Guest House. To make a full night of it, reserve a guest room that will be prepped with a few special touches. 6:30 p.m. Feb. 13 and 14, 13805 Allisonville Road, Fishers, $120 per couple, $250 per couple for dinner, a guest room and breakfast the following morning, (317) 663-8728,prairieguesthouse.com.

Music and Bands

Sweet beatsSee funk and R&B musician Bootsy Collins along with Donnell Jones and Miki Howard perform during the Love, Funk and Flow Valentine Festival at the Murat Theatre at Old National Centre. 8 p.m. Feb. 13, 502 N. New Jersey St., (317) 231-0000, $62.49,oldnationalcentre.com.

A Musical Valentine: Through the Eyes of Love Indiana University's The Singing Hoosiers pay tribute to Marvin Hamlisch with music from titles like "A Chorus Line," "Sophie's Choice" and "The Way We Were" at the Palladium.7:30 p.m. Feb. 14, 1 Center Green, Carmel, $10-$63, (317) 843-3800,thecenterpresents.org.

Love is All You Need Dinner DanceThe Rathskeller will host a three-course meal followed by a live performance at 8 p.m. by Woomblies Rock Orchestra at this annual event.6 p.m. to midnight Feb. 14, 401 E. Michigan St., $90 per couple, call (317) 636-0396 for reservations, rathskeller.com.

Be My ValentineAfter a romantic dinner, head to The Warehouse in Carmel for "Be My Valentine" — an evening of champagne, chocolate-dipped strawberries, petit fours and live duets by Blair Clark and Heather Ramsey Clark.8:30 to 10:30 p.m. Feb. 14, 254 1st Ave. SW, Carmel, $45 per person, (317) 661-1760, visit liveforthemusic.com for reservations (required).

Movie and Theatre Options

"Spank! The Fifty Shades Parody"It's been dubbed the world's No. 1 theatrical musical parody. Inspired by the steamy read that women went wild for, see "Spank! The Fifty Shades Parody" at Old National Centre.8 p.m. Feb. 13, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Feb. 14, $27.50-$47.50, 502 N. New Jersey St., (317) 231-0000, oldnationalcentre.com.

"My Fair Lady"Can a snobby professor take a regular girl and make her into a woman of high society? Take your main squeeze to see the 1964 film, "My Fair Lady" starring Audrey Hepburn at the Historic Artcraft Theatre. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13. and Feb. 14, 57 N. Main St., Franklin, $3-$5, (317) 736-6823, historicartcrafttheatre.org.

"Casablanca": Film and Live OrchestraWatch one of the greatest love films of all time while the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra performs the film's score at several showings Feb. 13 through Feb. 15. 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Feb. 13, 8 p.m. Feb. 14 and 3 p.m. Feb. 15, 32 E. Washington St., $15-$91, (317) 639-4300, indianapolissymphony.org.

"An Affair to Remember"Cozy up in the Toby at the Indianapolis Museum of Artfor the 1957 romance film starring Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr. Before the film, get in the mood with a love letter writing workshop. 8 p.m. Feb 13., 4000 Michigan Road, $6 members, $9 public, (317) 923-1331, imamuseum.org.

Valentine's Day Sweetheart DinnerThe Indianapolis Propylaeum hosts a romantic candlelight dinner for two with music provided by harpist Elizabeth O'Meara Ahlgrim. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 14, 1410 N. Delaware St., $100-$150 per couple, (317) 638-7881, propindy.org.

Super Cheap Options

Sweet 16 at Nicky Blaine'sCelebrate Nicky Blaine's 16th anniversary on Valentine's night with drink specials, live music by Saints of Havana, and prizes. Share your Nicky Blaine's-related love story on social media in advance to enter. 6 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. music, Feb. 14, 20 N. Meridian St., $5 cover, (317) 638-5588,nickyblaines.com.

"An Affair to Remember"Cozy up in the Toby at the Indianapolis Museum of Artfor the 1957 romance film starring Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr. Before the film, get in the mood with a love letter writing workshop.8 p.m. Feb 13., 4000 Michigan Road, $6 members, $9 public, (317) 923-1331, imamuseum.org.

Sweet DIY Options

Make sweet treats for your loved one. Cookies and cupcakes are the way to anyone’s heart right?  If you want to get real creative print out some cupcake flags. You can also write something you love about your date either on the back of the flag or write a short but sweet note they have to read as they eat each cupcake.

Make Dinner. Find a cute printable banner. When your Valentine comes home from work have the house cleaned, dishes done, decorate, and write a heartfelt valentine. You could also rent a movie that they have been wanting to see and make some popcorn. 

For more information and things to do on Valentine’s Day Weekend go to IndyStar.com

An Uplighting Guide for your Event

Uplighting can dramatically change an atmosphere. You can transform an average room into perfection in virtually seconds. Uplighting is way more cost-effective than any kind of draping or camouflage system that you can think of.

Renting up lights is preferable; you don’t have to worry about setting them up, tearing them down, or trying to store or sell them afterward.

The most popular question that we get from clients is “How many lights do I need”? The more lights you have and the closer they are together, the stronger the color effect will be. Each light will illuminate approximately 3-4 feet of wall space.

Simple Uplighting Guide

50 sq. ft ~ 10 Uplights

75 sq. ft ~ 17 Uplights

100 sq. ft ~ 20 Uplights

Questions to Ask: 

• Do you want a color wash on everything in the space?

• If not, how many accent tables or areas do you want? -(Possibly just the head table and cake table for example)

• How big is the area that you want lit?

• What colors would look good with your color scheme? 

Written by: Laura Duvall

Lead Event Designer of gMedia Events.

Some of her favorite things include planning her baby's birthday parties, spending time with her entrepreneurial husband discussing ways they can improve their business and being an intimate part of weddings where she can feel the love between the couple!

5 Important Questions to Ask your Transportation Company for your Wedding Day!

A blog that plans your event, finds your vendors, and helps you decide whether you should DIY or if you should spend some cash.

1. Stocked with Alcohol/BYOB?

Make sure if you want alcohol in your car or limousine; that it is included, you are able to pay extra for it, or you are able to bring your own. Is there any alcohol included with the rental price? How much, if any, is included?

2. Charged by Hour/Day?

Do you have pay the entire bill before the day of the wedding? What is the deposit? Do you have to have to pay a damage deposit that you get back? Do you have packages that are half-days and full days? Do you charge by the hour?

3. Are Tips for Drivers Expected?

Does the driver accept tips day of? Is a certain percentage of the bill included for the driver as a tip? If so, what is an acceptable tip? If a tip is expected, have the tip in an envelope all ready to go. Give this to the driver as soon as you remember to. Otherwise, you may forget to give it to him/her.

4. Arrival Time?

Make sure that your contract includes when the driver is supposed to be at your pick-up location. Make sure they have the address and a map if you want to be super prepared. Make sure that there is no confusion about when the driver needs to be somewhere. If there are multiple pick up and drop off locations, a timeline with addresses would be very helpful for a driver.  

5. Cleanliness?

I have seen some limousines where it hasn’t been vacuumed out real well. It would be important to ask what the cleaning process is and how clean the limo will be when it arrives.

Find a great Indianapolis Transportation Company HERE

Written by: Laura Duvall

Lead Event Designer of gMedia Events.

Some of her favorite things include planning her baby's birthday parties, spending time with her entrepreneurial husband discussing ways they can improve their business and being an intimate part of weddings where she can feel the love between the couple!