Boho, Vintage Flair – Amber + Will

Boho, Vintage Flair – Amber + Will

Amber and Will is a classic love story. Texas boy meets Iowa girl and falls in love, oh and Snapchat and a dog. This is a modern love story, after all.

It’s hard to pull off a surprise engagement without suspicion and that was the case here. As Amber and Will were in Texas driving around the mountains taking family photos …

Chateau Chic – Maddie + Jack

Chateau Chic – Maddie + Jack

Maddie and Jack’s relationship started while they were at the University of Iowa and on the track and field team. When their families were both in town over the holiday weekend to boat and move the couple, Jack created a romantic evening in their apartment filled with pictures, candles, flowers, and mood lighting. The proposal was made sweeter to have their …

Artsy, Moody, & Beauty – Sydney + Garrison

Artsy, Moody, & Beauty – Sydney + Garrison

“The short story,” Sydney told us, “is that we met at High Life Lounge through friends.” The longer version is after two attempts at dating each other (with years in between), the two reconnected at a time in their lives when they needed each other the most. They committed right then and there …

Family, Farm, & Love – Allison + Jacob

Family, Farm, & Love – Allison + Jacob

Allison and Jacob grew up in Iowa and have strong ties to their family farms. It was even part of how the two met and fell in love. While Allison was home visiting her parents, her mother suggested they visit a neighboring farmer's woodshop to see …

Minimalist Wedding – Heather + Renato

Minimalist Wedding – Heather + Renato

Renato’s journey from Brazil to Des Moines, Iowa, for school, was an adjustment. He left his home and family to travel thousands of miles to attend college and play soccer. But he wouldn’t meet Heather in HER hometown of Des Moines. That would be too easy for fate! Instead, it was not until Heather traveled to Brazil to teach English …

Petite Wedding Winners – Brianna + Colston

Petite Wedding Winners – Brianna + Colston

When weddings had to drastically change during the pandemic, there were four Iowa businesswomen with a goal to continue to serve couples and spread joy during a difficult time. They worked with many other local wedding pros to create a prize package worth over $20K+ to give away to one lucky couple! Thanks to voting from people like you, we're excited to share with you the winning couple. Congratulations to Brianna & Colston! Here's to the years of laughter and love to come.

Summer Blooms – Alexa + Jon

Summer Blooms – Alexa + Jon

The very first wedding decision Alexa and Jon made for their wedding was choosing a photographer. Alexa, a talented photographer herself, knew it was essential they select someone who would reflect their style, personality, and capture …