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anything they’d ever attended” due to the uniqueness of the venue and experience. Despite all the work that planning a wedding entails, the bride remembers that “all the pieces fell together.” This was due in part to the comparative ease and many advantages involved with coordinating all the various aspects of a wedding at the Buskirk. For instance, one advantage was the ability to use a spacious dressing room and get ready at the same location as the wedding venue. The Buskirk also comes equipped with world class sound technology, so the live musicians were able to do their sound check easily. Finally, as a young couple, they didn’t have to worry too much about the cost of the wedding, as the Buskirk let them pay in increments. The benefits also go beyond the material. Throughout the process, Kate-Lyn felt “heard” as an individual. Guests also reported that the wedding was “unlike Though the Buskirk has no designated wedding planner, the collaborative team is able to implement: “the amazing array of things personal to the couple,” according to associate director Rebecca Stanze, thus bringing their vision to life. This vision varies from very traditional, to individualized and unique. For instance, Stanze recalls a wedding that included a family talent show that took place on the Buskirk stage. According to Stanze, the Buskirk’s responsibility is to figure out what can be feasibly done with the venue’s resources or the bride and groom’s additional team. Once this hurdle is surmounted, the team is in for the most rewarding aspect: “seeing it through the planning process” and utilizing the historical and unique space to watch the beautiful stories unfold. wg Looking for live music for your next event? Jacobs School of Music students are ready to perform at your next party, wedding, or corporate event! Proceeds benefit our students. 812-855-7047 [email protected] for the bride, as she nostalgically recalls attending the theater for summer festivals while growing up. HT-774603-1 6 2020 SOUTH-CENTRAL INDIANA WEDDING GUIDE