Vendor Spotlight — 1868 Farmhouse

Vendor Spotlight — 1868 Farmhouse

Located just three miles north of Boone, Iowa, the 1868 Farmhouse has been fully restored to feature two getting-ready suites, brick courtyard, wrap around porch and three outdoor wedding ceremony spaces. New in 2020, the property features a completely renovated, modern wedding reception hall just steps away …

Light, Neutral, & Beautiful — A Styled Shoot

Light, Neutral, & Beautiful  — A Styled Shoot

Styled shoots are one of our favorite things about working with our wedding pros. They get to show off all their amazing talents and try new things they may not get a chance to. Enjoy these neutral tones, sleek dress silhouette, airy florals, and a little sweet treat!

Vendor Spotlight — Emerald Hills

Vendor Spotlight — Emerald Hills

Located just south of Des Moines and a stone's throw from Rathbun Lake State Wildlife Area, Emerald Hills overlooks the rolling hills of Southern Iowa. The wildflowers, wooded pathways, and meadows are a romantic backdrop for the skillfully designed venue space. Every detail has been carefully thought out to make …

Secret Admirer — A Styled Shoot

Secret Admirer — A Styled Shoot

Sage Collective knew the vision instantly, and it was going to be bold and brilliant. They brought together their crew of trusted wedding partners to pull it all together. Terracotta Events, who discovered the venue spot …

Wow Warehouse Vows — A Styled Shoot

Wow Warehouse Vows — A Styled Shoot

You put in all the work and planning for your day with wedding professionals and family. When it finally arrives, those wedding pros are there to take the unexpected curve balls and make your day fabulous. And that's just what Unique Events did for this elegantly styled warehouse shoot. The day had been planned as an outdoor event, everything leading up to it said they were a go! And then …

Not So Secretly Obsessed – Merci's Tailoring

Not So Secretly Obsessed – Merci's Tailoring

After you’ve found that perfect gown, you'll quickly be reminded once you try it on that it wasn’t custom-made to your measurements! Unless you happen to perfectly fit the designer's sizes, you probably need some adjustments. If you bought your gown at a specialty wedding shop, many have a seamstress on staff, so alterations can be …

Spring is for Lovers — A Styled Shoot

Spring is for Lovers — A Styled Shoot

This modern bridal shoot is inspired by the contemporary, art-filled ambiance that is abundant at Mainframe Studios and their event venue, The Big Room. As a planner and event stylist, Sarah Burt, of Burt Event Management Co. is always looking for a unique space that will help tell a couple's story, but doesn’t …