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Live music inspiration, timeless elegance, and heartfelt family moments made Jason and Haleigh’s wedding day an unforgettable celebration of their relationship.
Both proud Iowa natives, the couple first met while working at the Iowa Events Center, unknowingly beginning a relationship rooted in shared passions for entertainment and live events. Fittingly, Jason decided to pop the big question just before they attended a Justin Timberlake concert in Kansas City. “The proposal itself was intimate and private — just the two of us,” Haleigh says.
For their wedding day, the couple embraced a timeless aesthetic featuring whites and creams accented with soft pops of yellow. Meaningful details were thoughtfully woven throughout every part of the celebration, beginning with their rehearsal dinner at the Casey’s Center — a sentimental nod to where they first met. “It was fun to enjoy the night with our friends and family in the place that started it all,” she shares.
As professionals in the events industry, Jason and Haleigh wanted to fully enjoy their wedding day without feeling like they were working. With support from White Willow Events, they were able to do exactly that. “We wanted to plan the best day, but also didn’t want it to feel like ‘work,’” Haleigh explains. “With them in control, we were able to sit back and enjoy the day without any worry.”
Their reception at Curate with catering by Taste! To Go blended elevated style with warmth and hospitality. Meanwhile, TandemHart Paperie incorporated the couple’s love of concerts into the design with creative ticket-inspired escort cards and a statement seating display wall.
From start to finish, family remained at the center of the celebration. One especially emotional moment came on the morning of the wedding when Haleigh’s mother surprised her by sewing a piece of her own wedding dress into Haleigh’s gown. Her niece, nephew, and goddaughter were the flower girls and ring bearer ceremony, while the couple’s siblings read verses.
The couple also honored Jason’s late mother throughout the day with subtle tributes featuring her favorite flower, pink roses. A single rose was tucked into Haleigh’s bouquet, while additional roses marked her seat during the ceremony. “We missed her physical presence but felt her spirit everywhere,” she shares. Later in the evening, Haleigh surprised Jason by inviting the women in the room onto the dance floor in honor of his mother — an emotional moment for all.
Haleigh also says the couple’s first dance, performed live by two of Jason’s longtime friends, was one of the most special moments of the day. And thankfully, every detail and heartfelt moment throughout the day was captured beautifully by the talented Katie Lindgren Photography for the couple to reflect on for years to come.
Haleigh’s advice to other couples planning their wedding day? “Don’t get too wrapped up in the to-do list to miss the season of excitement. There are many things to do, vendors to secure, and invite lists to solidify, but the fun in planning and picking details for your favorite day truly is a blast.”
Congratulations to the couple on creating an unforgettable start to their lifetime together!
