Event Feature | Lovejoy Elliott Wedding

Lovejoy Elliott Wedding at The Crane Bay Event Center (Downtown Indianapolis)

Beautiful Downtown Wedding

This article first appeared in Sophisticated Living magazine’s “Sophisticated Celebrations”, written by Annie Mosbaugh Knapp for the July/August 2023 issue.

Jessica Lovejoy and Quinton Elliott didn’t rush into marriage; both recently divorced in 2011 when they met, they kept their relationship strictly platonic. In 2017, they finally gave in to their mutual attraction and began to date, but agreed to take their time in getting to know each other, especially since both were parents to young children.

Lovejoy Elliott Wedding at The Crane Bay Event Center in Downtown Indianapolis

An engagement followed in 2020, but Jessica didn’t feel the need for a formal wedding; however, it was something Quinton wanted very much. So, with a wedding date set, they expected things to go smoothly, but life had other plans. Quinton’s father had a massive heart attack, then Quinton himself had not one, but two emergency surgeries, followed by a heart transplant for his father. Once the smoke cleared, Jessica asked Quinton what he envisioned for their big day. He replied, “I want a beautiful wedding,” and that’s exactly what he received.

Wedding Reception Cake at The Crane Bay Event Center (Downtown Indianapolis)

On December 16, 2022, more than 250 guests filled The Crane Bay Event Center in downtown Indianapolis for a celebration that had been a long time in coming. Guests in formal attire were greeted by an arrangement of wedding photos featuring the couple’s parents and grandparents–a “legacy of love,” says Jessica.

The Stars of the Lovejoy Elliott Wedding at The Crane Bay Event Center (Indianapolis)

The ceremony included the couples’ children to mark the creation of their blended family, and also featured love songs by the decade, in a nod to Quinton’s career as a musical artist. Though she hadn’t initially wanted a formal wedding, Jessica says the evening surpassed either of their wildest dreams, adding, “It was a night filled with smiles, love, and pure joy.”

Lovejoy Elliott Wedding Reception at The Crane Bay Event Center in Downtown Indy