Lou and Laura Get Married
Where do you start, when a love story has more twists and turns than an Indiana backroad? We met at a camera store- a shared love of imagemaking and obscure darkroom equipment filled many of our first conversations- and that pretty much set the tone for the next decade and a half:
One of us: “you won’t believe this weird thing I just read/heard/saw/watched happen right in front of me!”
The other one: “tell me everything!”
After years of sharing roadtrips, photo gigs, craft shows, diner meals, train voyages, phonecalls, arguments meaningful and hilarious, and eventually you realize that you’re spending all of this time with the person you’re meant to spend the rest of your life with. Today, we spend most of our time in the backyard, riding across the country on private railcars, and basking in the light of the weird, amazing life we’ve created for ourselves. This May, we want to share that love with you, and we’re honored that you’re making the journey to the woods to see us get married.
The Big Day
Where: McCormick's Creek State Park at the Redbud Shelter
Upon arriving at the park, please tell the gate attendant that you are with the Stantz-Capwell Wedding! Your gate fee will be free.
The park is a busy place this time of year, please allow yourself extra time to get through the front gate and navigate the park
When: Saturday, May 27th 2023 at 3:30pm
It's Race Weekend folks! If you are thinking about flying, might we suggest flying into Louisville or Cincinnati which are both two hour drives into Spencer. Indianapolis is the closest, a 45 minute drive to Spencer, however it will be expensive on race weekend. We apologize.
The Vibe: A Woodland Picnic
Somehow, Laura talked Lou into getting married in the woods like common nymphs. However, it's going to be beautiful. You can expect fancy snacks, gourmet hotdogs, wedding cake (Laura's fave) and s'mores! There will be games, dancing and the swimming pool across the parking lot opens Memorial Day weekend! Who knows? May as well bring your suits.
Where to Stay
Need a place to rest your head while you're here? Here are a few options.
The closest place to stay is in the lodge inside the park. Here are the details:
Canyon Inn -McCormick's Creek State Park
(812) 829-4881 - website
Group Code: 0527LS
There are also a few options in Bloomington to choose from:
La Quinta Bloomington
(812) 727-0205
Fairfield Inn & Suites Bloomington
(812) 331-1122
Holiday Inn Express Bloomington
(812) 334-8800
Candlewood Suites
(812) 330-1900
The Registry
Listen, you don't have to get us anything. But something about weddings makes people want to buy presents, and who are we to say no? We are registered at Amazon, Target, or you can donate to the Honeymoon Fund! Love you.
Target: louandlauragetmarried
Amazon: The Wish List
Venmo: @laura-stantz
And Lou really wants this bench from Ikea: Here.
The Real Big Day
Sunday, after the wedding bells have rang, we'll be hiking up to the Indianapolis 500 to watch the greatest spectacle in motor racing! Anyone who wishes to join the party in Indianapolis is more than welcome to join. We tend to leave before the sun rises, enter at the gate between Turn One and Turn Two and sit on the hill inside Turn Two.
General Admission Tickets are $40 if you buy them ahead of time. Lou and I already have ours, yay! You can find them and more information here.
Spencer & Beyond
Looking for something fun to do while are here?
Check out Downtown Spencer, it's so cute!
Main Street Coffee - 1 N. Main Street
Dragongfly Gallery - 45 S. Main Street
Pride Store - 17 E. Franklin Street
Spencer Tivoli Theatre - 24 N. Washington Street
Reclics Antique Store - 377 N Fletcher Avenue
And, of course, Unraveled Quilt Store - 381 Fletcher Avenue
In Bloomington:
Eskanazi Museum of Art - 1133 E. 7th Street
Sculpture Outdoor Trail - 6764 N. Tree Farm Road, Salisbury
Wonder Lab Science Museum - 308 W. 4th Street
Oliver Winery - 200 E. Winery Road
Downtown Bloomington is filled with restaurants and shops!
