Vendor Spotlight — 1868 Farmhouse

Vendor Spotlight — 1868 Farmhouse

Located just three miles north of Boone, Iowa, the 1868 Farmhouse has been fully restored to feature two getting-ready suites, brick courtyard, wrap around porch and three outdoor wedding ceremony spaces. New in 2020, the property features a completely renovated, modern wedding reception hall just steps away …

Nicole + Chad — NYE Wedding

Nicole + Chad — NYE Wedding

We are in love with Nicole and Chad’s NYE Wedding! With romantic jewel tones, bright neons, and disco balls, their wedding started the new year, and their marriage off with a bang. The two were introduced through mutual friends in January 2020. Meeting at a game night, they both were super competitive and were from rival schools …

Shae + Brandon – Charmed Iowa Life

Shae + Brandon – Charmed Iowa Life

Brandon knew exactly how he was going to ask Shae to marry him. These high school sweethearts had moved to Des Moines, but home was the small town of Marengo, Iowa. Since it wouldn’t be out of the ordinary to plan a trip back home, Brandon decided that would be the perfect cover …

Light, Neutral, & Beautiful — A Styled Shoot

Light, Neutral, & Beautiful  — A Styled Shoot

Styled shoots are one of our favorite things about working with our wedding pros. They get to show off all their amazing talents and try new things they may not get a chance to. Enjoy these neutral tones, sleek dress silhouette, airy florals, and a little sweet treat!

Vendor Spotlight — Emerald Hills

Vendor Spotlight — Emerald Hills

Located just south of Des Moines and a stone's throw from Rathbun Lake State Wildlife Area, Emerald Hills overlooks the rolling hills of Southern Iowa. The wildflowers, wooded pathways, and meadows are a romantic backdrop for the skillfully designed venue space. Every detail has been carefully thought out to make …

Madeline + Austin – Fall in Love

Madeline + Austin – Fall in Love

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 …

Morgan + Michael — Refined Elegance

Morgan + Michael — Refined Elegance

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 …