Ann-Charlotte + Jeffrey’s
Wedding Day Pros
PREMIER HEARTLAND WEDDING IDEAS VENDORS
Cake Glorious Desserts
Stationery TandemHart Paperie
Groomsmen Tuxedos Skeffington's Formal Wear
Photo booth SnapXP
Extra Rentals: Chiavari Chairs Beyond Elegance
ALL WEDDING VENDORS
Photographer Lauren Konrad Photography | Videographer Carli Call at Gather Films | Ceremony Venue Central Presbyterian Church | Reception Venue Hotel Fort Des Moines | Event Planner Make it Happen Events | Caterer Hotel Fort Des Moines/Proudfoot & Bird | Floral & Décor Design Boesen the Florist | Wedding Dress Bridal Boutique, Pronovious | Alterations Lou's Tailoring | Bridesmaids’ Dresses Bella Bridesmaids, Amsale | Groom’s Tuxedo Mr. B’s | Bride’s Reception Dress Likely, Long Sleeve Marullo Dress | Hair Salon Spa W, Katie Jo, Elle, Melanie | Makeup Hello Darlin’ Glam, Morgan | Tanning Spray Tans by Megan | Facials Karli Funke at Koch & Carlisle | Engagement Ring & Wedding Bands Joseph’s Jewelers | Ceremony Music Quartet 515, Lois Harms, Organist | Reception Music Diamond Empire Band | Extra Rentals BBJ linens | Dance Floor Rhum Productions | Transportation Majestic Limo | Rehearsal Dinner Django, Reinhardt Room | Officiant Rev. Wallace Bubar at Central Presbyterian Church
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For Ann-Charlotte and Jeff, a perfect wedding day was all about tradition, elegance, and celebrating with their loved ones. Together, with the help of their families and stellar wedding vendors, they pulled off a gorgeous affair that perfectly suited their very own love story.
While the couple knew marriage was in their future, Ann-Charlotte was completely surprised when Jeff got down on one knee to propose. With a gorgeous ring in hand and the blessing of her mother, the proposal was an incredibly special way to begin their engagement.
As the couple embarked on wedding planning, they were inspired by the historic elements of their wedding day venues — Central Presbyterian Church and Hotel Fort Des Moines. They knew they wanted a sophisticated and timeless style, and it was important to create a memorable day that felt like it reflected the couple and their love.
“My favorite part of planning was thinking about all the little details that really set our wedding apart and made the day so unique and special,” Ann-Charlotte shares.
Ann-Charlotte glowed in her classically beautiful wedding dress, paired with diamond earrings that were a gift from her dad to her mom, and a Jennifer Behr headband to complete her bridal look.
The couple was married at Central Presbyterian Church — the church they both attended while growing up. Family was an integral part of their ceremony, with Ann-Charlotte’s mom walking her down the aisle, a single rose on the altar to honor her late father, the couple’s siblings standing by their sides, and adorable nieces and nephews as flower girls and page boys.
One of Ann-Charlotte’s favorite parts of the day was exiting the church after the ceremony, and being showered by floral confetti.
“It was so joyous and special, better than I could have imagined,” she says. “I love the memory of our ceremony exit in a cloud of flowers.”
With the help of trusted recommendations and the expertise of wedding planner Gina Cramer of Make it Happen Events, the couple assembled a team of vendors who brought their wedding day vision to life.
They worked with Alesha at TandemHart Paperie to design their stationery, including a gorgeous letterpress invitation suite with a hint of dusty blue and a golden wax seal. Jane with Boesen the Florist created absolutely stunning florals, filled with delicate roses and never-ending baby’s breath throughout both the ceremony space and reception. And the icing on the cake was a gorgeous vintage tiered wedding cake created by Gloria with Glorious Desserts.
“We had such a lovely time at our cake tasting and Gloria helped refine the style of Lambeth cake I was looking for based on other elements of our wedding,” Ann-Charlotte says. “She exceeded all of our expectations — the cake was absolutely stunning and delicious too!”
The party reached a high note with the eight-piece band that kept the dance floor packed until the final “Country Roads” singalong. Guests snapped fun memories at the Snap XP photo booth and the celebration continued at the speakeasy in the Hotel Fort Des Moines, In Confidence, where the afterparty kept the fun going late into the night.
Ann-Charlotte and Jeff’s wedding was not just a celebration of their love but also a tribute to the enduring spirit of romance and cherished memories. Cheers to the beautiful couple and a lifetime of happiness!
