Timeless Vows – Melissa + Michael

Timeless Vows – Melissa + Michael

It’s the little things and moments that make a wedding special. For Melissa and Michael, their wedding had the perfect details uniquely fitting for them. Originally from Arizona with an education in California, Melissa moved to Iowa after graduation, while Michael was born and raised in Iowa. The two met at …

Boho Festival Wedding – Kyndal + Matthew

Boho Festival Wedding – Kyndal + Matthew

A 70s festival perfect for a wedding photographer’s dream wedding. Born and raised in Iowa, Kyndal and Matthew met through mutual friends at a college party and later had their first date at Cafe Beaudelaire in Ames. Little did they know, Matthew would propose to Kyndal at the same table they …

Color and Culture in Every Detail – Czech Wedding Styled Shoot

Color and Culture in Every Detail – Czech Wedding Styled Shoot

Gems & Joy were inspired by the heart of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the Czech Village, and NewBo area for this one-of-a-kind styled shoot. This area is full of rich heritage and the team wanted to create something to reflect the beauty of its history. Czech weddings are often very bright and …

Not So Secretly Obsessed — Capturing Your Authentic Wedding Day, Featuring Kara Vorwald Photography

Not So Secretly Obsessed — Capturing Your Authentic Wedding Day, Featuring Kara Vorwald Photography

A great photographer captures your true authentic selves — how you make each other laugh, the private moments when you thought no one was looking, or the joy in your eyes — you'll cherish …

2021 Des Moines Wedding Show — 10 Things to Know Before You Go!

2021 Des Moines Wedding Show — 10 Things to Know Before You Go!

Check out our fantastic insider tips on how to get the most out of attending the Des Moines Wedding Show. Don’t have tickets?! Be sure to reserve yours on their website DesMoinesWeddingShow.com before they’re GONE!

Celebrating True Love at Iris Aisle — A Styled Shoot

Celebrating True Love at Iris Aisle — A Styled Shoot

We’re celebrating the love of two amazing humans, Haley and Ashely! This spring-styled shoot came to us from the hearts of Jenni Chung and Karla Janette Figueroa, who saw the lack of LGBTQIA+ representation in the Iowa wedding industry. Together they created a day with …

Global Love – Jiabei + David

Global Love – Jiabei + David

One beautiful clear day in NYC, Jiabei and David decided to enjoy the Whitney museum and visit the rooftop. While looking out at the skyline and their cozy NYC apartment just across the way, David knew this was the moment and asked Jiabei to marry him. Soon after, a woman quickly approached them …

 
 

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