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Photographer Jackelynn Noel Photography | Videographer Laurel Murphy | Ceremony & Reception Venue Wilson’s Ciderhouse and Venue | Caterer Wilson’s Ciderhouse and Venue | Décor Kelli Venjohn, bride’s mom | Cake Bride | Attire Weddings by Design & The Tux Shop Alterations Altered | Hair Alice + Arbor | Makeup Lindsey Michelle Rolling | Jewelry Herteen & Stocker Jewelers | Reception Music Pro Beatz Entertainment | Transportation Night Train Party Bus
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Anna and Alex’s wedding day was like a romantic, cozy snow globe. In a crimson red, evergreen, and love-filled celebration, the couple said I-Do to forever together surrounded by their dearest friends and family.
The couple first met through a dating app. While chatting online, the pair quickly realized they were both working at the Iowa City Veteran’s Hospital — and that Anna had even been reading Alex’s patient notes during his rotation there! As they got to know each other, they discovered another surprising connection they had many mutual friends and shared memories from Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Alex pulled off a stunning surprise proposal during Anna’s family trip to Galena, Illinois. With help from her sisters, he created a beautiful picnic setup in an archway at a winery — complete, of course, with sentimental touches from their relationship. As they walked through the vineyards, Alex gave a heartfelt speech and dropped to one (very muddy) knee. Anna said yes, and the newly engaged couple celebrated with her family right after.
Their wedding vision came to life in February — a time of year they both adore. “We love the cold and snow, so a winter wedding just felt right,” Anna shares. Drawing inspiration from cozy winter scenes and candlelit gatherings, their color palette featured evergreen, burgundy, antique bronze, and dark navy.
Wilson’s Ciderhouse and Venue in Iowa City was the perfect setting for both their ceremony and reception — especially because they allowed for an outdoor ceremony even in the winter. After the meaningful nuptials officiated by a close friend, guests came inside for a warm and inviting family-style dinner on long wooden tables draped with fresh garland and candlelight.
“The venue was beautiful on its own with minimal décor, the staff were so helpful in planning our big day and the food was amazing,” Anna shares.
Personal touches made the day uniquely theirs. She, her mom, and sisters had fun DIY’ing most of the décor, florals, and invites. Anna wore her mother’s veil, her sister’s jewelry and hair comb, and a repurposed fur stole for the outdoor ceremony. The couple toasted with thrifted bronze goblets they once found in Des Moines and vowed to use on their wedding day.
“Both of our families helped so much in the whole process, and all had some special part to play on the big day, whether it was being in the wedding party or helping out with the Polaroid camera to take candid photos of the night,” Anna shares.
Each beautiful moment was perfectly captured by Jackelynn Noel Photography. You can feel the warmth and love in each photo — even on the cold snowy day. She captured one of their favorite moments, sitting together as husband and wife, looking out at their loved ones enjoying dinner. “We just felt so loved and content,” Anna remembers.
Congratulations to the couple on living out their dream winter wonderland wedding day!
