Madeline + Austin’s Wedding Day Pros

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An autumn wedding after a romantic proposal. What a dream! 

Though they attended seventh grade together, Madeline and Austin connected after college through mutual friends. At a gathering, Madeline spotted him on a friend’s couch asleep with a dog on his lap. It was super sweet, and she knew she needed to get to know him better. And that's all it took! 

A favorite spot for the proposal.

One of the couple’s favorite things to do is walk around the West Des Moines Public Library pond. They would walk and talk or sometimes picnic and read. It was a special spot, like a sanctuary for them. One of these days, out of the blue, Austin proposed with a stunning ring from Josephs Jewelers. It meant so much to both of them for it to be at one of their favorite spots. 

Planning your perfect day.

Initially, the couple was going to have an early summer, all-white wedding. When the date changed to fall, Madeline was soon inspired by the colors of changing leaves. With beautiful jewel tones and romantic accents, their wedding was absolutely gorgeous. Held at The Hive at Busy Bee in Indianola, the couple loved having the new, white barn surrounded by the fall leaves.  

We love these jewel-tone dresses and personalized styles. “The white barn was a perfect canvas to add all the pops of color and showcase the floral, rentals, and decor perfectly,” Madeline said. 

Their photographer Morgan Moon snapped all the autumn-inspired aspects. The couple loved how their photos turned out and how she was able to capture their vision. Not only were the photos stunning, but Morgan was such a great resource and friend to the couple. 

Get the look that makes the day.

Madeline wore an elegant gown covered in lace with a few sparkles paired with her lovely autumn bouquet from CamBam Custom Florals. As for Austin, he and his groomsmen wore perfectly fitted suits from Skeffington’s Formal Wear that complimented the bridesmaid’s dresses. Everyone looked spectacular!

One of the couple’s favorite parts of the wedding was that they were now officially a family of three. While having to put off their wedding until the pandemic settled down, the two were fortunate to have a son. The little ring bearer made the day all the more memorable and something they will cherish forever. 

It’s about the two of you, so enjoy it all!

Wedding planning can be stressful, but it can also be a really fun time if you let it. Madeline's advice echos what we remind couples of all the time. "Remember that in the end, everything truly comes together in the way that it is supposed to. All the little details that you worry about before the big day, if they don’t happen, it’ll still be perfect and they WILL NOT be the things you remember when looking back."