My first two events!

So, like I mentioned previously, I've been working with Deer Park Manor since early December. Because I was so new (okay, and still nervous that Sue had accepted me as her intern and would later change her mind) I didn't take ANY photos at these first two events. Bad blogger award, I know. Anyway, for my own records, I just want to do a short recap of those December events that I never blogged about.

December 4, 2010: SPEA Faculty Christmas function
This event was classy, and I think, a really good introduction to seeing how events work at DPM. Sue, the DPM event coordinator, is on hand to help out, give directions, answer questions, and etc. and it was really fun for me to get to ask her 800 questions all throughout the evening! (Thanks Sue!)

For this event, the faculty had the fabulous Cynthia Moriarty catering. It was DELICIOUS, and so healthy. She did everything from scratch, and it was spectacular. The event was only a few hours long, and had alcohol and bartending by Big Red (which, by the way, who knew they did events!? So cool!). Sue and I spent quite a bit of our time in the office just browsing wedding materials, and it was a really nice night for me to get acclimated with everything at DPM without being too overwhelmed.

December 11, 2010: Prep School Christmas function
This event was HILARIOUS from the start. The women organizing this event went all out, and it was great to see their ideas to get everybody involved. They made mix cds to play throughout the evening and did a white elephant type gift exchange (but with awesome prizes, like gift cards and a huge tv!).

The dinner was a pitch in effort, and it was really interesting to see all the different things people brought. Almost everybody seemed to cook, except for my personal favorite, the Chic-fil-A chicken tray! MMMMMM, so good!

That's about all I can say for those two events without any photos :( but I do have photos from the next event I did......

I just wanted to say thank you...

to the AMAZING photographers who have allowed me to use their work!

On my previous post, I mention Jennifer Driscoll, Gillian Spring, and Gannon Burgett as sources for their photos at Deer Park Manor. I got the privilege yesterday to speak with each of them and confirm that my sourcing was an acceptable use of their work, and wow, I appreciate their generosity in letting me do so!

I find that generally, even after sourcing materials, photographers don't like to have their work posted on someone else's blog. Even with sourcing, it's so easy to mistake a photo as owned or taken by that person. I just want to mention these artists for allowing me to use their work, and being so gracious in getting back to me quickly!

Hopefully I'll see each of them photographing DPM again soon....

Welcome!

WELCOME! I'm really excited to be blogging throughout my internship so that everyone that isn't here with me everyday (Hi Mammy! I'm looking at you!) can keep up with what I'm doing! So more about DPM...


Deer Park Manor is a GORGEOUS home (mansion, I think) located in Bloomington, Indiana. Deer Park was built from 1953 to 1956 by Sarkes and Mary Tarzian. Sarkes Tarzian started WTTV in Indy, which he later sold, but his company still holds several TV and radio stations. He is also known for his fundamental contributions to building the color television!


After the Tarzian family, came the Fitzgerald family. They purchased the home in 1998 and did MAJOR renovations - most of the landscaping, front drive/entryway, and interior decor (collected over the last 30 years!) comes from the Fitzgerald family.


Since I can't properly describe it in words, some photos.

This is the front entry way to the home.

Another beautiful shot of the front entryway. As you can see, it's gorgeous for taking wedding photos!

The backside, where many have their outdoor events! As you can see, this is another beautiful area for photos!

The main room for events, I normally refer to it as the pool room... but where's the pool!? It's under that cover! I'll post a photo as soon as I find a good one!

Another great interior space - the bridal suite!

Since Deer Park Manor sits on multiple acres of space, which gives couples huge outdoor spaces not only for photos, but also for a beautiful outdoor ceremony like this!

Another shot of the landscaping at DPM, this time with some fun decorations!

As you can see, Deer Park Manor is beautiful, and gives any event a great space to work with. They allow outside vendors (from their preferred list) and are priced very affordably. (More information on vendors and pricing can be found here.)

I've already done a couple events at DPM and spent a lot of time with their fantastic event coordinator (and my internship coordinator) Sue, so those posts will be coming soon!