Celia + Christian’s Wedding Day Pros
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Photographer & Videographer Mikayla Slaubaugh Photography | Ceremony & Reception Venue Wilson’s Ciderhouse & Venue | Cakes & Dessert DeLuxe | Wedding Dress Carolina Herrera gown from Glamour Closet, Chicago | Engagement Rings Adornment & Theory, Chicago | Celia's Wedding Band Brilliant Earth | Hair & Makeup Avenson Salon | Floral Memorable Moments by Every Bloomin’ Thing | Veil Etsy, larde123 | Bridal Gloves Nana Jacqueline gloves, Anthropologie | Invites Minted | Ceremony & Reception Music Energy Wave Entertainment | Hotels Literary Hotel, Solon, IA and Graduate, Iowa City, IA
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Celia and Christian had crushes on one another in high school, but their first date wasn’t until they crossed paths during college. After a few years of dating, the couple traveled to Salem, Massachusetts, for an epic Halloween celebration as Beetlejuice and Lydia Deetz. Christian popped the big question while they were in full costume — it was an easy yes!
When envisioning their big day, the couple wanted a relaxed, elegant, moody, and vintage vibe. And they knew guest experience — specifically food and music — was the most important priority for their day.
“By defining a few key words or values to capture the experience you want to create, you’ll have an easier time evaluating options and making choices that align with your vision,” Celia shares.
Selecting Wilson’s Ciderhouse & Venue for their venue and catering, was really important for pulling off their vision. The rustic venue is nestled in a beautiful orchard outside of Iowa City, and it has a perfect patio for an outdoor ceremony and a gorgeous indoor reception space. The ciderhouse was also a meaningful spot for the couple because they had gone on dates there while living in Iowa City.
After perusing Instagram, it was a no brainer to choose Mikayla Slaubaugh Photography for photos and video because of the warmth and candid feel of her photos. And wow, she captured the day so beautifully and nailed the moody vibe and all the little details that make a wedding day so special.
Celia looked absolutely stunning in her vintage-inspired A-line dress, paired with an incredible layered necklace and white gloves. Each of the bridesmaids got to select their own dresses based on Celia’s colorful bouquet. We love how they effortlessly mixed the patterns, jewel tones, and textures — it worked so perfectly and adds such a colorful dimension.
Curating the music was a favorite part of the planning process for Celia and Christian. They worked with their DJ to create a mix of their favorite “lesser known” songs for the cocktail hour and dinner, then lined up a playlist of top 90s hip hop and 2000s pop punk songs when it was time to pack the dance floor. They also asked their loved ones to send songs from their own weddings to be played throughout the day.
Beyond the memorable first dance and loving speeches, one of the most special moments of the reception was between Celia and her dad. He has Multiple Sclerosis, so instead of a father-daughter dance, they decided to show a slideshow of their photos together over the years. Such a sentimental and creative way to honor their relationship!
Cheers to the couple and the beginning of the rest of their lives together!
