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Photographer Colby Campbell | Ceremony & Reception Venue The Midnight Gem | Caterer Peppercorn at the Bank | Cake Deluxe Cakes and Pastries | Floral Hydrangea Bloom, Rhubarb Botanicals | Wedding Dress Heart to Heart Bridal | Hair Jaclyn Meyer, Virtue | Makeup Morgan Jess | Nails Michaela Keifer | Invites The Knot | Jewelry Herteen & Stocker, Diamond Leaf Jewelers | Ceremony & Reception Music Avery Karkosh | Transportation Hawk Bus Properties | Officiant Jerry Hogan, bride’s uncle
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Eclectic inspiration, summertime vibes, and a whole lot of love made Isabelle and Sean’s wedding day an unforgettable celebration of their story.
Both from Cedar Rapids, the couple first met in high school drawing class before officially starting their relationship senior year. Their connection only deepened during their time at Iowa State University and continued to grow as they built their life together in Tiffin. After nearly a decade side by side, they were more than ready for the next chapter.
While the proposal wasn’t a total surprise — thanks to a little ring shopping and some well-placed hints — Sean still managed to create a magical moment. During a European getaway, he found a quiet, picturesque corner of St. Stephen’s Green in Dublin to ask Isabelle to marry him. It was intimate, thoughtful, and the perfect beginning to their engagement.
When it came to wedding planning, Isabelle and Sean focused on creating a day that felt authentically them. Drawing inspiration from their shared eclectic style and love of colorful, seasonal blooms, they infused personality into every detail — while also finding meaningful ways to include family, friends, and even their beloved pup.
Their venue, The Midnight Gem in Swisher, set the tone beautifully. With its modern black farmhouse aesthetic, lush gardens, and versatile indoor-outdoor spaces, it offered both elegance and ease. A vendor meet-and-greet hosted at the venue even helped the couple assemble their dream team of wedding vendors.
“It was important to me that our vendors were local businesses and that we had a personal connection with them,” Isabelle shares. “We felt so supported throughout the process and couldn’t be happier with how things turned out.”
One of Isabelle’s favorite design elements — the bud vase look — became a labor of love. She spent months thrifting unique vases and collaborated with a florist to fill them with vibrant blooms. Family contributions added even more meaning: Isabelle’s stepsister created handwritten signage, and her brother designed a custom welcome display.
The ceremony itself stood out as one of the most heartfelt moments of the day. Officiated by Isabelle’s uncle, it was deeply personal and reflective of their relationship. In a touching moment, he asked the couple to turn toward their guests and invited everyone to voice their support — a gesture that made the entire group feel part of their union.
Photographer Colby Campbell captured every joyful, colorful detail, preserving the energy and emotion of the celebration.
Family and friends played a central role throughout the day, from siblings and close friends in the wedding party to their niece and nephew serving as flower girl and ring bearer. “We couldn’t have celebrated our day without them,” Isabelle says.
The couple also prioritized guest experience from start to finish. They kicked off the weekend with a rehearsal dinner at Cedar Ridge Distillery and arranged transportation with Wedding Choice Award-wining Hawk Bus, ensuring a seamless and fun celebration for everyone.
Every thoughtful detail came together to create a wedding day that felt vibrant, personal, and full of love — just like Isabelle and Sean’s story. Cheers to the happy couple as they continue building their forever together.
