Black-Tie Affair – Emily + Nate

Black-Tie Affair – Emily + Nate

The perfect wedding for Emily and Nate – a classic, black-tie affair full of vintage pieces and romantic feels with a touch of “Downton Abbey” inspiration.

Both from Cedar Falls, the couple attended the same high school but ultimately met through mutual friends in college. Emily said she was completely surprised when …

2022 Wedding Choice Award Winners!

2022 Wedding Choice Award Winners!

Congrats to the winners of the 4th Annual Central Iowa Wedding Choice Awards! In 2021, couples voted for their favorite wedding professionals. That means you should check them out to help plan your perfect wedding, too!

Treehouse Elopement – A Styled Shoot

Treehouse Elopement – A Styled Shoot

While elopements have always been done, we saw them grow in popularity during the pandemic. We saw them spike as couples were less concerned about how big the party would be, instead, focusing on the nuptials. Laura Wills Photography wanted to highlight just how beautiful …

2022 Des Moines Wedding Show — 10 Things to Know Before You Go!

2022 Des Moines Wedding Show — 10 Things to Know Before You Go!

Check out our fantastic insider tips on how to get the most out of attending the Des Moines Wedding Show. Don’t have tickets?! Be sure to reserve yours on their website DesMoinesWeddingShow.com before they’re GONE!

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 …