Photos from 'Good Bones' Star Mina Starsiak's Dream Wedding
When it comes to throwing a wedding, Mina (now Mina Starsiak Hawk, officially) does it with style and aplomb. We brought you a sneak peek and a recent followup via our HGTV blog. Now Mina is sharing more photos and video from the visually stunning event. Indianapolis photographer Mallory Talty of Stereoscope Photography was there to record the whole thing in a photo essay that blends atmospheric portraits, impromptu snapshots and skillful documentary style. Presented here with limited captioning. These pictures (and that dress!) speak for themselves.
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David L. Haynes
Mina and Stephen
...were wed on Saturday, the eleventh of June, two thousand and sixteen. The ceremony and reception were held at the historic 1899 building in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Mina and Stephen
Practice Makes Perfect. The bride and groom show off some of the dance floor skills they mastered during the 10+ lessons taken at Starlite Ballroom in preparation for their wedding. The couple was determined that their first dance at the reception be flawless. This photo, by the way, was one of Mina's favorites from the wedding according to her instagram post.
Presenting the Bride, Mina Starsiak Hawk
Mina wore a striking mermaid-style dress by Romona Keveza.
Presenting the Bride, Mina Starsiak Hawk
Principal Players
The bride with maid-of-honor Kelsy Gray and mom (and Good Bones costar), Karen E Laine
Mina and Stephen
Mina and Stephen
Mina and Stephen
Mina and Stephen
Inventive Proposal. Stephen proposed to Mina on the 50-yard-line of the Indianapolis Colts' training field, following an elaborate scavenger-hunt style series of clues and destinations
Wedding Day Prep
Hair and Make-Up. Mina and mom, Karen, get wedding-day activities underway with a stop at the salon.
Wedding Day Prep
Wedding Day Prep
Wedding Day Prep
Wedding Day Prep
Wedding Day Prep
Wedding Day Prep
Wedding Day Prep
Wedding Day Prep
Wedding Day Prep
Wedding Day Prep
Wedding Day Prep
A Supporting Cast Member
A Supporting Cast Member
Wedding Day Prep, The Guy Version
Wedding Day Prep, The Guy Version
Wedding Day Prep, The Guy Version
Presenting the Groom, Stephen Hawk
Wedding Day Prep, The Guy Version
Wedding Day Prep, The Guy Version
A Friend of the Groom
Sharp Dressed Men
The groom was in classic black tux while the groomsmen and best man sported tailored black suits, white shirts and black silk ties — Reservoir Dogs style.
Sharp Dressed Men
Backstage Access
Backstage Access
Details, Details
Details, Details
Finishing Touches
Finishing Touches
Finishing Touches
The Dress
The Dress
The Dress
The Dress
And an assist from mom.
The Dress
The Dress
The Dress
The Shoes
The Shoes
The Shoes
Presenting the Bride
Presenting the Bride
Presenting the Bride
Get Me to the Church On Time
Stage Entrance
Groom's Entourage
Girls and Gowns
Bridal Party
Bridal Party
Bridal Party
Down to the Wire
Down to the Wire
Down to the Wire
Dedication to Craft. Mina may have swapped her hand tools for a handful of pink peonies and hydrangeas for the day, but a photo-op on a work ladder and in beautiful wedding dress was simply too tempting to pass up.
The Lady and Ladies-in-Waiting
Moments Away
Moments Away
Moments Away
Moments Away
Final Adjustments
Final Adjustments
Final Adjustments
Final Adjustments
Simple Elegance
High-Profile Guests
High-Profile Guests
Participants Await
Participants Await
Officiating the Ceremony. As some dedicated HGTV fans already know, Mina's mom Karen is something of a renaissance woman. Not only does she renovate houses and co-host a TV series, she's also an attorney and a licensed minister. With credentials like that, the choice of who would perform the wedding was an easy one. Plus, as Mina noted, mom's fee — at "free-ninety-nine" — was quite reasonable.
Participants Await
Ceremony and Celebration
Mina an Steven read promises to one another, a contemporary alternative to traditional vows.
Ceremony and Celebration
Ceremony and Celebration
Ceremony and Celebration
Ceremony and Celebration
Ceremony and Celebration
Ceremony and Celebration
Family Portraits
Family Portraits
Family Portraits
The Reception
First Dance
First Dance
First Dance
The Reception
The Reception
The Reception
The Reception
The Reception
The Reception
Who Needs Cake
...when you can have donuts?!
In lieu of a traditional wedding cake, Mina and Stephen opted for 400 donuts from Long's Bakery — an Indianapolis institution that was recently named to a list of the 33 best donut shops in the US.
