Meet The Wedding Pros
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Ceremony & Reception Music DJ Das Entertainment
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Photographer Colby Campbell Photography | Videographer The Proper Collective | Ceremony & Reception Venue The Loft DSM | Caterer Great Caterers of Iowa | Cake Let Them Eat Cake, Vicente Diaz | Bartending Top It Off Liquid Catering | Floral & Décor Design Stuart Alexander Productions | Attire Weddings By Design + The Tux Shop | Hair Partners in Hair | Makeup The Altered Hour | Jewelry NyFineJewelery | Shoes Betsy Johnson | Day of Coordinators The Loft DSM, Wendy and Derek | Extra Rentals Stuart Alexander Productions | Officiant Forever and Ever I Do, Lisa Apolonio
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When Natalie and Vince met on Tinder, neither expected a double date to spark a lifelong connection. Their first outing at The Hall — playing games and sharing fried pickles (even though Vince hates them) — set the tone for their playful, heartfelt relationship. After a year of long-distance between Des Moines and Waterloo, their bond only grew stronger.
Vince proposed on Christmas Eve in a quiet, intimate moment with just the two of them and their cats. Though they had discussed engagement before, Natalie was completely surprised. The next day, they celebrated with family, making the announcement an extra special Christmas gift.
When dreaming up their wedding day, the couple envisioned a day that was “colorful~eclectic~unique~glam.” They wanted to honor Vince’s Mexican and Black heritage and Natalie’s Italian roots with vibrant decor, Italian-inspired cuisine, and music that reflected both families.
“Take your time in the planning process and focus on what you really want,” Natalie says. “Use the crazy colors, play the sappy song, dance all night, and enjoy every minute of it.”
Natalie thoroughly enjoyed planning their day. A highlight was building vision boards and seeing her aesthetic ideas come to life at The Loft DSM. The urban, loft aesthetic was a blank slate to make their own — plus their coordinators Wendy and Derek helped everything run smoothly.
The talented Stuart Alexander Productions worked closely with the couple to transform the space and the vision boards of colorful, over-the-top décor into a magical reality. The end result included everything from bold, bright florals to drapery, panels, and … disco balls!
Natalie and her mom also got into the DIY spirit and had fun bringing the little details to life. Her mom Debbie created over 100 paper flowers to hang from the ceiling, tended to every detail, and planned the rehearsal dinner. Natalie designed all the stationery herself, experimenting with fonts, borders, and layouts.
The couple says their photographer Colby Campbell made them feel like they were walking on air, feeling totally at ease in front of the camera. We love the unposed, joyful moments and emotion he captured — especially during the ceremony, which was full of personal touches that meant oh so much to the couple.
Vince began his vows by asking guests to crack their knuckles, and both he and Natalie shared complementary promises: supporting each other through vulnerability, waking up (or sleeping through) alarms, and sharing tears and laughter. There were many teary eyes in the room.
And of course, no celebration is complete without DJ DAS in the house! He turned their carefully curated playlist into an unforgettable dance experience, mixing, emceeing, and bringing energy that kept the floor alive all night.
“From the moment we met him, we knew we would hire him,” Natalie shares. “Music is extremely important to us, we both play several instruments and come from families of musicians. DJ DAS appreciated how important the music was to us and was able to emcee a perfect night.”
This wedding was a true reflection of who Natalie and Vince are as people and as a couple — vibrant, joyful, and authentic. Cheers to their beautiful life together!
