Emily + Mitchell’s Wedding Day Pros

ALL VENDORS: Photography Photography By Corinne, Second Shooter ELM Photography | Wedding Planner Elizabeth Bliss Events | Videographer The Evergreen Hour | Floral E's Floral | Ceremony Venue Pinicon Ridge Park | Reception Venue Calkin's Barn | Hair & Makeup Sarah Marek, Shelby Mchugh, April Ragusi — Elevate Salon at Edgewood Station | Nails The Nail Shop | Engagement Ring Benz & Co. | Wedding bands Siebke Hoyt | Caterer Mitchell's Uncle | Desserts Candle Ready Cakes | DJ That Hyde Guy | Coffee Truck That 1 Place (Bean) | Bride's Dress Vera's House of Bridal | Veil Heart to Heart Bridal | Décor Rental Aero Rental | Chair Rental New Century Events | Officiant Emily's Grandfather 

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One could say Mitchell and Emily were destined to end up together. While they did grow up going to the same schools, the two remember meeting in fifth grade. From lockers next to each other to the same class schedules to partners in every class, they were constantly together. Emily said she doesn’t remember asking to be with him, but somehow it always ended up like that then. Until, sixth grade. The next year was the exact opposite. No classes. No partner. Completely separate. This time apart made them realize they missed one another. What puppy love!

The proposal was a bit tricky. Mitchell left for basic training for the Air Force in December 2020 and because of the pandemic they couldn’t see each other. After his selection, he surprised Emily by coming home and arranging a proposal in downtown Cedar Rapids over the Cedar River. Fortunately, Emily’s friend is a photographer and arranged for a photoshoot for the big moment. To make it even more special, the two went out to dinner where both of their families were waiting to celebrate with them.

For the wedding, they truly had so many personal touches. One of the most special details was Emily’s jewelry. 

“Most of my jewelry was my late grandmother’s, even her wedding band worn on my pointer finger,” Emily said. “It felt like she was still there with me.” 

For Emily and Mitchell, the most memorable moment was when they shared their vows. They both individually wrote their vows expecting them to be different. During the ceremony, they sounded like they had written the vows together. They just knew each other so well and couldn’t wait to be married! 

“Reading them and hearing one another’s for the first time is something I’ll never forget,” Emily said. 

The night was one to remember. The two celebrated with family and friends in style. From the coffee truck to the cookie wall Emily’s dad built, the reception was certainly memorable. The whole day was captured by Photography By Corinne. Emily shared how great Corinne was before and after the wedding by making sure she got all the photos she wanted.

The couple started off married life with a lovely celebration. Emily shared how grateful she was for her wedding coordinator from Elizabeth Bliss Events. With Mitchell halfway across the country during all the planning, all vendors were so flexible and worked hard to make their dream a reality. 

“They all went above and beyond in so many ways!” Emily said.