Candlelight Romance – Taylor + Nathan

Candlelight Romance – Taylor + Nathan

An intimate, candlelit wedding with a special surprise at the reception. What a dream! Taylor and Nathan met through her previous boss whose husband grew up in the same town as Nathan. Every time Taylor’s boss saw Nathan, she suggested he ask Taylor on a date through Facebook. Once Nathan finally sent her a message, Taylor waited a few weeks to make sure he was interested before agreeing to a dinner date …

Western Meets Boho — A Styled Shoot

Western Meets Boho — A Styled Shoot

From the day they met, Vowed Vintage and Dame & Maiden knew they could create an inspiring, one-of-a-kind wedding. They started pitching and concepting ideas and landed on a little bit vintage, a little bit hippie, and a lot of Western.

Cheers to the New Year! — A Styled Shoot

Cheers to the New Year! — A Styled Shoot

We're raising a glass and looking forward to new beginnings. As Heartland Wedding Ideas grows, we're working more and more with our friends in Eastern Iowa and will be bringing you more styled shoots (like this one!) and real weddings from the region to help you plan your big day! We look forward to …

Experience the Memorial Union at Iowa State University

Experience the Memorial Union at Iowa State University

The Memorial Union at Iowa State University is a breathtaking venue space for anyone planning their special day — not just for alumni. Plenty of alums DO return to these hallowed halls to celebrate their most special occasions, always with their love stories of how …

Airy Outdoors – Bailey + Peter

Airy Outdoors – Bailey + Peter

Bailey and Peter met as freshmen at Dordt College in 2006. They were both interested in each other at points along the way, but when nothing came of it, they went their separate ways. It wasn't until February 2020 that a Dordt College representative accidentally sent an alumni email to …

Festival Vibes – Meredith + Josh

Festival Vibes – Meredith + Josh

A festival organizer and a photographer. It’s a love story in the making. Meredith and Josh met at the Hinterland Music Festival, an annual multi-day music festival in St. Charles, Iowa. Josh works behind the scenes for First Fleet Concerts, coordinating with bands and crews to put on the show, and Meredith was there to photograph the event for a magazine. Josh and Meredith met when he escorted her on stage …