Morgan + Michael’s Wedding Day Pros

Photographer Decora Topp | Videographer Forest Bound Films | Ceremony & Reception Venue The HarMac | Shower Cafe St. Pio | Rehearsal Dinner Cedar Ridge Winery | Desserts Take the Cake | Caterer Peppercorn Food Company | Floral, Decor, Rentals, Planning, and Ceremony Music Unique Events | Hair Aurora Blush Makeup Beauty by Melissa, Melissa Votroubek | Nail Salon iNails | Bridal Dress White Magnolia, Atlanta | Groom's Suit Calvin Klein | Reception Music Steve Ly | Stationery Minted | Officiant Brandon Braner | Hotel Cedar Rapids Doubletree 

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Don’t forget to say “YES!”

An ongoing joke in Morgan and Michael's family is that Morgan actually never said “yes” to his proposal. As she walked into the restaurant, intending to find Michael’s family for her upcoming birthday dinner, she found her parents sitting alongside them. After the shock of it all, Michael proposed. The surprise was so full of joy and excitement that the words never left her mouth, her happiness in the moment was all she needed to say "yes." 

If Morgan were to describe the vision of their wedding, she would say “timeless with a touch of modern.” The palette was full of neutral tones with hints of gold and clean design. The venue was absolutely gorgeous. Held at The HarMac in Cedar Rapids, the white pillars, brick walls, and massive windows created the perfect look for the ceremony. The couple even said the venue was their favorite part of the details of their day. “The most memorable moment was 30 the ceremony. The space was so beautiful and filled with everyone we loved the most,” Morgan said. 

Florals set the mood in the modern space.

With the venue in mind and the couple both loving flowers, they wanted to incorporate florals without overwhelming the space. Luckily, they had help from Unique Events. The company had an incredible team that made their dream a reality by designing an 8-foot floral installation at the end of the altar. And they helped with so much more. “The team at Unique Events took over everything on wedding day from setup to tear down and all the logistics in between. It was a perfect day!” Morgan said. 

At the reception, some of the guests’ favorites were the dessert station and lounge area. Arranged along gold and glass shelves, there were mini cupcakes, pies, and cheesecakes to enjoy. Definitely a fun treat! There was also a lounge area where guests could mingle, featuring a couch, armchairs, and a “The Hudsons” neon sign. 

Enjoy the time with people you love.

All of these beautiful moments were captured by their photographer Decora Topp. A special touch for the couple was having photos of their dog Murphie at the wedding since she couldn’t make it from the couple’s home in Georgia. Fortunately, Decora had previously traveled down for the engagement shoot and took some fantastic photos with Murphie. She truly went above and beyond to photograph the couple’s special day and their engagement. 

The whole event was something out of a movie. The couple couldn’t have imagined a better celebration. Their biggest piece of advice for future newlyweds is to enjoy the day. “It’s the only time of your life where everyone important to both of you are together in the same place,” Morgan said.