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moment together is a gift—especially when we come together in Monochromatic / Boho / Bashful..... 24
celebration of love. Moody / Sleek / Lustrous........................ 26
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grateful to connect with Eastern Iowa couples who built incredible Western / Glam / Wild.............................. 32
ways to share their big day with the people they care about most. On
these pages you’ll find many love stories—some that began long ago,
others that blossomed during the pandemic.
planning
Budgeting tips.................................................4
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Wedding cake trends..................................6

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 budget
WATCH YOUR
A traditional wedding with a ceremony and reception can
carry a hefty price tag, but with the right approach you
can plan a picturesque wedding that fits your budget.
WED IN THE WINTER
Getting married between late
December and early March can save
you a lot. Since fewer couples get
married during the winter, there’s
less demand for venues and related
wedding services. To save even more,
consider getting married on a Sunday
or a weekday.
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RENT YOUR ATTIRE
Considering that most people only
wear their wedding day attire once, it
doesn’t always make financial sense
to buy an expensive gown or suit. You
can rent one instead, allowing you to
reduce expenses or use more of your
wedding budget elsewhere.
SHOP AROUND
FOR A VENUE
Your venue will be one of your biggest
wedding expenses. Shop around
by inspecting at least a half-dozen
venues, comparing their amenities,
space, aesthetics and cost. You can
also save money by renting a venue
that’s owned and operated by a
nonprofit organization, such as a
museum, historical building, or
state park, because the cost of a
nonprofit-owned venue rental is tax
deductible.
SHORTEN YOUR
GUEST LIST
By shortening your guest list, you’ll
save money on food, beverages, favors
and more. And you may discover that
a small wedding with fewer than 100
guests is more relaxing and enjoyable
than a big wedding.
SERVE CUPCAKES
There’s no rule that you have to
serve cake at your wedding. To save
money, choose cupcakes instead!
Depending on their size and design,
you can expect to pay about $2 to
$3 per cupcake. And unlike a cake,
you can order cupcakes in a wide
variety of flavors. Just remember to
purchase enough for all your guests.
BOOK A
PHOTOGRAPHER
EARLY
After agreeing on a wedding date
with your partner, call around to find
a photographer. Many professional
photographers offer discounts of
up to 30 percent for booking early.
Photographers want to secure you
as a client as soon as possible, so
they offer early bird discounts. But
if you wait until the month before
your wedding, you’ll have to pay a
premium price for a photographer’s
services.
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CHOOSE LOCAL,
IN-SEASON FLOWERS
Flowers are great for creating a colorful,
vibrant atmosphere at your wedding,
but you should choose the right variety.
Don’t purchase flowers or arrangements
based strictly on their appearance.
Instead, consider the specific variety and
whether they are local and in season.
Local, in-season flowers cost less than
those that are imported or harvested
during other times of the year.
SERVE SNACKS AND
FINGER FOODS
An easy way to lower the cost of your
wedding is to serve snacks and finger
foods—think cheeseburger sliders,
mini sandwiches, stuffed mushrooms,
and even sushi—rather than meals.
Professional catering is expensive, with
many catering services charging a
premium for wedding services. Serving
snacks and finger foods can be an
affordable way to feed your guests.
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 cake
TAKE THE
Your wedding cake is the traditional centerpiece of your reception, so it’s
important that it fits the theme of your wedding and your personality.
These wedding cake trends will help you express your personal style
and make your wedding the special event you are envisioning.
SINGLE-TIER
The expense of a wedding
cake can take a lot out
of your total budget, and
some couples find that
choosing a smaller cake
makes more sense. A
single-tier cake can be
just as beautiful as a larger
one. If you have a large
crowd to feed, have some
sheet cakes or cupcakes
prepared to give to your
guests. You can freeze
your whole wedding cake
for your anniversary.
MILLEFOGLIE
A millefoglie is a beautiful
cake popular at French
and Italian celebrations.
It is made by stacking
thin layers of pastry with
cream and sometimes a
fruit filling. You can make
this cake with a number of
different flavors and kinds
of cream. A millefoglie
would be especially
appropriate if your
wedding has a Parisian or
Italian theme.
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GRAY
Gray is the trending neutral when it
comes to wedding colors. Choose a
light shade with hints of blue or pink.
Covering your wedding cake in gray
fondant makes any decorations pop.
It works particularly well with gold
accents.
MACARONS
Macarons are currently on trend
for all kinds of events, including
weddings. Have macarons made
to decorate your wedding cake, or
serve macarons in place of the cake.
Macarons are found in all kinds of
bright colors and flavors, allowing
them to fit into almost any theme.
TALL TOWER
The traditional wedding cake is
undergoing a change as some couples
choose a cake made from two or three
tall, narrow, cylindrical layers. These are
typically covered in smooth icing or
fondant to create clean lines.
REALISTIC FLOWERS
Flowers have always been popular on
wedding cakes. Some couples choose
real, edible flowers, and many cakes have
floral icing decorations. The trend now is
to adorn your cake in sugar flowers that
look just like the real thing.
CHEESE WHEELS
Some modern couples are skipping
the cake altogether and using wheels
of cheese to construct a tower that
resembles a traditional cake. If you aren’t
into sweets, you can definitely serve
some amazing cheese with fruit and
wine. You might even pair it with some
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 Emily Michael
06.05.2021
PHOTOGRAPHY BY LOST PINE PHOTO & FILM

Michael proposed to Emily on

November 27, 2018, at the same
Italian restaurant where they had
their first date.

“We were just finishing desert

when I heard acoustic guitars
playing,” Emily said. “I turned
around and to my surprise saw
our friend Charlie and another
gentlemen dressed in suits and
hats playing behind me.
We watched as they played a
few songs and when I turned back
around Michael was on one knee.
I rested my forehead on his as he
told me how much he loved me.
He asked ‘Will you marry me?’
And unable to speak I shook my
head yes and gave him the biggest
hug as the entire restaurant
erupted in applause.”

Cake Cashus Italian Cuisine, Burlington, IA

Dress Hope’s Bridal, Atkins, IA
Venue Maxwell Mansion, Lake Geneva, WI
Floral Pink Opal Floral, Waukesha, WI
Hair Sade Salon, Burlington, IA

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 Emily describes their
wedding as “Classic,
unique, and fun.”

“It was really important

to us to have a traditional
wedding that wasn’t
too structured and for
everyone to have fun,”
Emily said. “We kept
everything simple and
classic while having
traditional vows, first
dances, cake cutting,
etc. We wanted a laid-
back reception so for
dinner we served an all-
appetizer buffet filled with
Wisconsin-based foods.
We also had a popcorn
bar and a candy buffet per
Michael’s request.”

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 THEIR ADVICE TO
OTHER COUPLES:

“Stay on top of things,”

Emily said. “You really don’t
realize how much planning
goes into a wedding until
you’re, well, planning a
wedding. As simple and laid
back as we tried to make
our wedding, there were still
so many details that had to
be taken care of. If you don’t
stay ahead of them they can
pile up quickly!”

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 Abby Eileen
11.06.2021
PHOTOGRAPHY BY GRACE T. PHOTOGRAPHY

“We met how everyone meets

these days: online.” Eileen had just
moved to town and Abby offered
to be her friend. “Little did we
know, we would be more than
friends from that point on.”

Abby has been traveling to

Wisconsin one weekend a month
for school over the last few years.
Eileen would sometimes join Abby
on her weekends and always
found the best places while Abby
was in class. One of those places
was the River Walk in downtown
Milwaukee, where Abby decided to
pop the question.

Venue and catering Gatherings, Nevada

Cake Hy-Vee
Hair Alexandra Valderrama,
Alva Salon, Des Moines
Florist Jody Fairchild,
Flowers on Fourth, Grinnell

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 Abby loved getting ready together. “It was so relaxing and exciting
to be with each other every second of the day.”

Eileen’s favorite moment was sitting outside with Abby just before they walked down
the aisle. “Those minutes of just being alone together made the day perfect.”

“It was an industrial-style venue. We chose not to have a bridal party,

keeping it simple and laid back.”

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Keeping our wedding small was the best thing we could have done. It gave us time to
socialize with everyone that was important to us and still have time to ourselves.

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 green
Like any large celebration or event, weddings can generate a lot
of waste. Here are some ideas if you’re looking to limit your impact
on the environment—they can also help keep your costs down.
THE VENUE
Opt for an outdoor setting if your
wedding will be in a warm climate
or season. An outdoor wedding
can save on costs such as lighting,
heating, and cooling. It also provides
beautiful, natural scenery. However,
if you choose an indoor venue, try to
have the ceremony and reception in
the same place if possible. Less travel
means a lower impact of carbon
emissions on the environment.
GO DIGITAL
Reduce paper waste by sending
out digital invitations and save-
the-dates. Using a free graphic
design tool like Canva.com, you
can create beautiful, custom
save-the dates and invitations
that you can email to your
guests. Have the prospective
guests RSVP digitally as well.
DINNERWARE
Although disposable plates and cups
may be convenient, they create an
incredible amount of waste. Consider
using regular plates, glasses, and
flatware. You can purchase these
items cheaply at thrift stores. You can
also borrow them from friends and
family members.
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GO
RECYCLE
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Set up a recycling station at your
reception location. Request that
everyone place their used items in the
WEDDING FAVORS
proper recycle bins.
Give reusable wedding favors such as coffee mugs or water bottles.
The guests will get plenty of use of them, and it will save on waste. You can
BEER KEGS also search thrift stores and used bookstores for items you can upcycle, like
Invest in a couple of beer kegs for candy dishes, vases, vintage coffee and cocoa mugs, flower pots, or even
your reception, which will cut out the books that have a strong connection to your wedding story.
waste of beer cans. Although cans
are recyclable, they often end up in
landfills.
THE GETAWAY
After the ceremony, have your guests
throw birdseed instead of rice. It’s
environmentally friendly and feeds the
birds. For a more romantic alternative,
they can throw flower petals.
FOOD WASTE
An enormous amount of food gets
wasted in the form of tossed-out
leftovers. Catered events such as
weddings are no exception. Check
regulations in your area to see if you
can donate extra food to homeless
shelters or food banks.
 right fit
FINDING THE CONSIDER
SOMETHING
OFFBEAT
“
Where there is love
Take your there is life.
personality into

”
account when
selecting the
shoes that will
accompany you
from single life to
married bliss in
just one day.
If you love your
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country roots,
choose a pair of
Shoes that pinch, rub, or don’t fit properly can really cramp your style cowboy boots
on your big day. Here’s how to make sure your footwear will get you that represent
through your wedding, from the ceremony to the final dance. your casual,
carefree side. If
comfort is what
you’re all about,
PICK YOUR WEDDING CHECK THE FIT opt for a pair of
CLOTHES FIRST Once you’ve purchased the sneakers.
Before you can choose your shoes, shoes, wear them at home on ©BetterAbba - stock.adobe.com
it’s crucial that you select your wedding a surface that won’t mar the
day attire. Once you have the dress or suit, soles to get a true feel for the fit.
you can try on a variety of shoes with it to Consider the time of year and the
ensure that they mesh in style and color climate where you’ll be getting
and are just the right height. married. A hot, humid climate
may cause your feet to expand
and can make close-fitting shoes
too tight, while a cold day may
cause your feet to shrink and the
shoes that were a perfect fit at
home may suddenly slide around
on your feet.

CHOOSE SHOES WITH

ASSESS THE VENUE
Once you have booked your venue, stop
by and see if there are any features that
would impact walkability. Is there a gravel
driveway that would make it impossible
to walk in heels? Is the aisle leading to the
altar covered in carpet or tile that you could
slide or trip on? These things matter when
it comes to choosing your shoes.
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COMFORT FEATURES
It’s an absolute given that you’ll
spend the biggest part of your
wedding day on your feet, so look
for features such as comfy interior
padding, soft, pliable leather
and cushy insoles. Features like
wedge heels help distribute your indoor & receptions,
body weight more evenly across
your feet than spike heels do and outdoor room blocks,
make standing and dancing for ceremonies and more!
hours easier.
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 IN THE MOOD
Monochromatic, Boho, Bashful
MOOD BOARD TIP: A wedding mood
board can help organize your ideas and
bring your dream day into focus. Get
started by thinking of several descriptive
words that capture the look and feel of
your wedding vibe.

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stock.adobe.com

Photo by Ivory+Bliss — Wedding of Lexy & Jaemin

Unless otherwise noted, photos by Lost Pine Photo & Film — Wedding of Kaley & Spencer Go to IowaWeddingExperience.com to find more ideas and connect
with local vendors who can make your wedding dreams a reality.
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 IN THE MOOD
Moody, Sleek, Lustrous

Photo by Grace T. Photography

Wedding of Shelby & Tyler

MOOD BOARD TIP: As a couple, go pick

up some free paint swatch sample cards
from a local store to help you visualize
color combinations you both like (and
don’t like).

Photo by Grace T. Photography Photo by Grace T. Photography

Wedding of Shelby & Tyler Wedding of Shelby & Tyler

Go to IowaWeddingExperience.com to find more ideas and connect

Unless otherwise noted, photos from stock.adobe.com
with local vendors who can make your wedding dreams a reality.

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 IN THE MOOD
Soft, Pastel, Earthy
MOOD BOARD TIP:
Creating a wedding
mood board means
letting go of some
great ideas,
and helps you
narrow your focus.

Go to IowaWeddingExperience.com to find more ideas and connect

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with local vendors who can make your wedding dreams a reality.

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 IN THE MOOD
Western, Glam, Wild

MOOD BOARD TIP:

Share your mood board
with your wedding
vendors, like your
venue, florist, cake
baker so they can see
your vision and bring
it altogether on your
dream day.

Go to IowaWeddingExperience.com to find more ideas and connect

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with local vendors who can make your wedding dreams a reality.

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 Claire Cortez
04.10.2021
PHOTOGRAPHY BY IVORY+BLISS

Claire and Cortez met in Iowa City

in 2015 when Claire was out
with friends at Summit, where
Cortez worked. “When I was
leaving he stopped me and said
he had seen me earlier and
didn’t want me to leave without
getting to talk to me!”

Cortez proposed at the 2019

Iowa State Fair while they were
working at Jalapeno Pete’s, which
is run by Claire’s family. He and
Claire’s mom arranged to have
a raffle for all of the employees.
When Claire’s name was drawn,
she was asked to close her eyes.
“When I opened them, Cortez
was on one knee! All our friends
and family were there.”

In honor of that magical moment,

their rehearsal dinner had an
Iowa State Fair theme.

Venue and catering Walker Homestead, Iowa City Music Ken Arlen’s Evolution Orchestra, Chicago
Coordinator Taylor Boesen, White Willow Events, Des Moines
Dresses Schaffer’s Bridal, West Des Moines Tuxedoes Skeffington’s Formalwear, Coralville

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 Claire and Cortez’s wedding
colors were blushes,
burgundy and greenery.

Claire and Cortez loved

celebrating their love with
everyone they care about
most. “We postponed once,
which was a hard decision to
make, but it ended up being
so worth it when everyone
was able to be there!”

“We loved how many flowers

we had and how cozy
everything felt—it was a rainy
day, but I think everyone
forgot about the weather!”

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 “Take time to just look around
and soak it all in. The day goes
so fast! Having a great team of
planners and vendors makes
the whole planning process
really easy and fun.”

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 Emily Murphy
09.04.2021
After about a year of dating, Emily
and Murphy were so in love that they
knew engagement was a question of
when, not if. On a trip to Lake Tahoe,
PHOTOGRAPHY BY IVORY+BLISS Murphy planned on proposing after
they had hiked to the top of Mt. Tallac.
“About halfway up, I couldn’t wait any
longer!” Murphy said. He asked her to
stop, dug the ring out of his backpack
and proposed right then and there.
“I popped the question,she said yes,
and we sat on the edge of a rock at
(halfway to) the top of Mt. Tallac.”

Venue St Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids

Florist The Flower Shop at Cedar Memorial,
Cedar Rapids
Caterer The Bread Garden, Iowa City
Décor Unique Events, Cedar Rapids
Cake Sugar Flower Cake Design, Cedar Rapids

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 THEIR ADVICE TO OTHER COUPLES:

Tastings are fun! Do a couple of them, eat all the food, take separate
notes, then grab a drink and compare your notes. And really taste and
enjoy them then, because at the wedding, you won’t be!

Between postponing a full year due to COVID and waiting to find the
perfect life partner, we had waited for this day in so many ways and wanted
to come up with a simple saying that really captured that.

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 Emily described their
wedding style as classic
modern. “I wanted it to
be timeless and unique,
with a little edge.”

Emily’s dad “knocked it out of the

park” with his speech. He touched
on their close relationship and
honored their Czech heritage with
a toast in perfect Czech that was
prepared by his relative in the Old
Country. Tears were required.

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 Danielle Tanner
10.29.2021
PHOTOGRAPHY BY LOST PINE PHOTO & FILM

Danielle and Tanner met at the beginning of the pandemic. “I was a nanny
at the time and had somehow become the go-to for unprofessional
haircuts from a few people,” Danielle said. Tanner needed one and a
mutual friend brought Danielle over to do just that. “We went on our first
date about a month later and from then on we were inseparable!”

Venue Celebration Farm, Iowa City Catering Ruzicka Catering, Solon

Desserts Sweet Celebrations, McCausland Rings Mary’s Diamonds and Jewelry, Davenport
DJ Conor Kenney, B100

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 The most special moment for
me was at the end of the night,
the DJ played Adele’s “Make
You Feel My Love,” which was
what I walked down the aisle
to. We just danced in the
middle while those who were
still there circled around us. It
wasn’t planned but it couldn’t
have been more perfect.

THEIR WEDDING STYLE:

“Boho-rustic. I loved the

combination of natural,
muted tones paired with
some more moody colors,
especially in the fall. Tanner
knew he wanted a velvet
suit for the big day, so we
found a color that worked
with our day.”

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 There’s always “more” that can be done when it comes to wedding
planning. Take things one step at a time and make sure that your
day is how you want it to be, not how you’re told it should be.

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 bridal
EMERGENCY KIT
Weddings rarely happen without something going
wrong, so you will want to be prepared. Here are
some items you should definitely have on hand.
WARDROBE
One of the most common wedding
emergencies is a wardrobe malfunction,
so pack your bag with items you can
use to sew up a rip or hold fabric in
the right place, such as double-sided
tape, safety pins, a needle and thread,
a stain remover stick, super glue, and a
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MAKEUP
Beauty is a big deal on your wedding day, FIRST AID
so be sure you have the right makeup
for touchups and any problems you or Be prepared with over-
your bridesmaids may have with your the-counter medications
faces. Include lip protectant for dry lips, and other supplies. Pack
concealer, powder, nail polish, sheets for something for blisters on
blotting any moisture, a small mirror, and the feet, medication for
headaches, an antacid,
dental floss.
allergy medication that
will not make you sleepy,
sunscreen, and tweezers.
HAIR MISCELLANEOUS
You don’t want a hair out of place in your A few other things you may
wedding photos. Be picture perfect with want to bring along include
a bag that includes a hairbrush, hairspray, scissors, a travel-sized
bobby pins, and extras of any accessories deodorant, tampons, extra
you are using in your hair. You may also earring backs, bug spray,
want a curling iron if your style includes mints, and snacks.
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 everything...
MORNING / BRUNCH MODERN / LATE
TIMING IS 7:30 a.m. .......................Hair & make-up AFTERNOON
9:30 a.m.........................First look / Photos 9 a.m................................Hair & make-up
11 a.m................................Ceremony begins 1 p.m. ...............................First look / Photos
11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ..............................Ceremony
12:15 p.m. .....................Brunch cocktail hour 5:30 to 6:15 p.m..........Cocktail hour
12:30 p.m. .....................Wedding party 6:30 p.m. .......................Wedding party enters
enters the reception the reception
12:35 p.m. .....................First dance / Toasts 6:40 p.m. ......................First dance /
12:45 p.m. .....................Brunch Cut the cake
The key to starting your wedding SEPARATE CEREMONY & 1:30 p.m. ........................Special dances 6:45 p.m. .......................Dinner Plated-style /
plans is a realistic day-of timeline. 1:45 to 4:30 p.m. .......Dancing & games
RECEPTION LOCATIONS Dessert
This will help you and your wedding 4:30 p.m. ......................Wrap-up / Grand exit 7:15 p.m. .........................Toasts
vendors understand what needs to 8 a.m. ..............................Hair & make-up
7:30 p.m.........................Special dances
happen when. The ideal timeline noon ................................Pre-ceremony photos
7:45 to 10:30 p.m. .....Dancing
has enough time scheduled in for 2 p.m. ..............................Ceremony begins It’s wise to cut the cake 10:45 p.m.......................Wrap-up / Grand Exit
everything — but not too much time 3 p.m................................Photos / travel to before dinner. It’s all about
that guests will get bored. reception timing. Traditionally, guests
4 to 4:45 p.m. ............Cocktail hour at can’t eat the cake until you COCKTAIL / EVENING
Early decisions include whether to
have a separate ceremony, perhaps at reception venue cut it. If you cut the cake 10 a.m. ............................Hair & make-up
a church, or to have the ceremony and 5 p.m. ..............................Wedding party enters right after you walk into your 2 p.m................................First look / Photos
reception in the same location. the reception reception, you won’t keep 5:30 to 6 p.m. .............. Cocktail hour
5:15 p.m. .........................First dance / anyone waiting. pre-ceremony
The style of dinner you prefer —
Cut the cake 6:15 p.m. ........................Ceremony
plated or buffet — also will affect your
5:30 p.m.........................Dinner buffet 6:35 p.m. .......................Grand entrance /
timeline.
begins / Dessert First dance
Remember, a lot may depend on the 6:15 p.m...........................Toasts /
CLASSIC / AFTERNOON
6:45 to 7:30 p.m. .......Social hour /
time of year. For example, outdoor Special dances 8 a.m. ..............................Hair & make-up Appetizers
photos can happen later in the 11:30 a.m. ......................First look / Photos
6:35 to 9:30 p.m. .......Dancing 7:45 p.m. .......................Toasts / Dessert
afternoon and early evening in the 3 p.m................................ Ceremony
9:45 p.m. .......................Wrap-up / Grand exit 8 to 11 p.m.....................Dancing
summer than they can in the fall or 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. ......Cocktail hour
winter.
4:45 p.m. .......................Wedding party enters
And day of, if events run a little ahead the reception At the end of your wedding
or behind schedule, stay calm. Things 4:50 p.m. ......................First dance / Toasts / day, the very last thing you’re
have a way of evening out in the end. If there’s a significant gap Cut the cake going to want to do is stack
between the time of your 5:15 p.m...........................Dinner buffet-style / chairs and break down
ceremony and reception, Dessert tables. Ask your venue if you
keep your guests entertained 6 p.m. ..............................Special dances / will be responsible for this
by serving appetizers and Sunset photos task. If you will, be sure to
providing activities. 9 p.m................................Late night snack delegate this to some of your
6:15 to 10 p.m. .............Dancing friends and extended family.
10:15 p.m.........................Wrap-up / Grand exit

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FLORIST TIFFANY LANDUYT

When it comes to wedding flowers, there’s a lot to consider: what’s in
season? What will compliment your wedding colors? Do you (or any
of your guests) have pollen allergies? Don’t worry, though—an expert
florist can help with all of that. Tiffany Landuyt, owner of Studio
Bloom Iowa, offers her advice on how to pick your perfect floral.

BOOK YOUR KEEP AN OPEN MIND

FLORIST EARLY
I typically recommend reaching out
about nine to 12 months in advance of
your wedding date. However, if you’re
planning your wedding during peak
wedding season (which here in Iowa is
generally late May through October),
I would consider reaching out even
earlier. Many wedding vendors take
on limited events and book out over
12 months in advance, so it definitely
doesn’t hurt to reach out to your
dream vendors early!
Have your color palette, a couple
inspiration photos that speak to you,
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you’re wanting to convey for your
wedding. Be open to their ideas and
creative vision. Trust and rely on your
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THESE TRENDS
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event. Designs that are more naturally and
organically styled to evoke
a ‘gathered from the garden look’
can lend a romance and softness
to the wedding day.

CONSIDER A
STATEMENT PIECE
I really love ‘impact’ floral design
pieces at weddings. Whether
it’s a beautiful floral arch that
surrounds the couple during the
ceremony or a totally decked-
out harvest-style head table at
the reception, these create an
excellent focal point for your
wedding and are something that
you and your guests will love
and remember!
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WATCH YOUR
GUEST COUNT
Hands down, the biggest impact on
your wedding budget is your guest
count and number of people in your
bridal party. Not only does this apply
to your floral budget, but it definitely
has an impact on your overall wedding
budget as well. Each person added
to your guest list will have a direct
impact on your budget and wedding
design.
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 Abbey Evan 09.25.2021
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ZOEY MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY

Evan and Abbey are both

civil engineers and met while
interning at Linn County
Secondary Roads in the
summer of 2017. “Evan went
to Iowa State and I went to
Iowa, but we looked past that
fact when we saw how well we
clicked,” Abbey said.

After a summer of staking

roadways, Evan invited Abbey
to a demolition derby. “After
the races we went a bar, and
Evan did not talk to me the
rest of the night,” Abbey said.
“The night ended with me
telling Evan I was leaving
because he hadn’t kissed me
yet.” Almost immediately, Evan
sent her a text asking her to
dinner the following night.
“And the rest is history!”

Venue and catering Kacena Farms, Vinton Flowers Hydrangea Bloom, North Liberty
Dress Heart to Heart Bridal, North Liberty Music Cornstock Productions, Walford

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 Evan proposed to Abbey at
Palisades Kepler Park in Mount
Vernon. “I knew Evan was
going to propose because
he told me we were getting
family pictures taken, which
we had never done. It was a
beautiful afternoon sunset full
of ‘surprises’ and laughter!”
Evans favorite part of the
wedding was sneaking
away for sunset photos.
That time away from the
commotion and just being
silly with each other and
our amazing photographer,
Zoey, was something they
will never forget. Abbey’s
favorite part was very
amateurly dancing to their
first dance song,
“You Make My Dreams” by
Hall & Oates.

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 Plan your wedding for you and
your partner. Do not let the noise
of others sway your decisions.
Ask for advice and opinions, but
at the end of the day do what
makes you the most happy. Your
wedding is a celebration of you
and your partner’s love, and
nothing else!

During one of their dates, Evan handed Abbey a dollar bill and bet her that she
wouldn’t tear it in half—which of course she did. Since their relationship was long
distance at the time, they decided to each keep half of the bill as a memento. Four
years later, the reunited halves are framed and hanging on their wall.

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 Kaley Spencer
06.12.2021
PHOTOGRAPHY BY LOST PINE PHOTO & FILM

Kaley and Spencer became

good friends in high school
but drifted apart after going
away to college. A few years
later, though, they found each
other again—and fell in love.

Florist Wildflower, Des Moines

Catering Ferinheit Wood Oven Pizza,
Norwalk
Desserts Huey’s Mini Donuts, Nevada

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 “Most would describe our
wedding as ‘boho,’ but I really just
put together all of my favorite
colors, and with the help of my
mom and Spencer’s mom we were
able to put together this beautiful
day,” Kaley said. “It wouldn’t have
been possible without the help of
Spencer’s mom letting us use her
beautiful property in Ankeny.”
To achieve their wedding look,
Kaley, Spencer, and their families
made many of the decorations
themselves. They built benches
in front of a large oak tree on
the property for the ceremony
and decorated the shop for their
reception. Many of the decorations
and other special elements were
handmade, including hand-dyed
tablecloths and a 15-foot teepee!

“It was so fun getting together

and doing all of the projects. It
made the day a lot more special
knowing all of the hard work that
was involved,” Kaley said.

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 “If you have the chance for your dog to be included in your wedding, do it!”

“The pizza truck, donut truck, and

jumping in the pool at the end of
the night with all of our friends
and family. The day was absolutely
perfect and I couldn’t have asked
for a better one!”

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 Whitney Anthony
09.04.2021
PHOTOGRAPHY BY ZOEY MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY

Their outdoor fairytale-style wedding featured lavender, ivory, and sage green florals.

Venue Oak Hill Farm, Apple River, IL Florist Clara Joyce Flowers, Stockton, IL
Cake and desserts Milano Bakery, Joliet, IL Catering Cindy’s Classic Catering, Galena, IL

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 Whitney and Anthony were
introduced by their sisters, who
were close friends. They began their
relationship through text messages
and Snapchat. “Once we met in
person, we both knew there was a
special spark,” Whitney said.
After exactly two years together,
one of Whitney’s friends, who is a
photographer, invited them to a photo
shoot at a local state park. “I was all for
it, but I had to convince Anthony, who
seemed unenthusiastic about being
dragged to an outdoor photoshoot
at the end of November,” Whitney
said, “Little did I know Anthony set
the whole thing up and popped the
question right at the beginning of our
shoot! We had an entire engagement
photoshoot right after and I will
cherish those photos forever.”

Their favorite moments of their

wedding day were their vows,
their first dance, and sneaking
away during dinner to take
sunset photos together.

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 After booking your venue and
vendors, Whitney recommends
making a list of things that need
to be done and checking them
off one at a time. “I found myself
adding to my wedding planning
list up until the week before the
wedding, and it became super
helpful to see what I’ve already
done as things got more hectic.”

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 Shelby Tyler 10.16.2021
PHOTOGRAPHY BY GRACE T. PHOTOGRAPHY

Venue Bella Sala Event Center, Tiffin

Wedding Planner Soirée Wedding
& Event Planning, North Liberty
Dress Zavana, Modern Dress, Boone
Hair Alice + Arbor, Iowa City
Makeup Eden Salon & Spa, Kalona

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 Shelby and Tyler met at a pre-game party while she was a student at the
University of Northern Iowa. They talked all night, she tried on his shoe, and
after that they were inseparable. “We spent every day of the next two weeks
together because we just couldn’t get enough!” Shelby said.

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 Shelby and Tyler’s
wedding colors were
maroon, navy, dusty rose,
Their favorite part of their big day was the first look. “We bawled, took everything in,
gold, and indie blue.
and just enjoyed it being us two for a couple minutes. I will never forget the look on
his face when he saw me, and I’m sure I had the same facial expression,” Shelby said.

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 THEIR WEDDING ADVICE TO
OTHER COUPLES:

Don’t stress the little things! No one

will notice if your cupcakes are a
certain color or if something is a mess.

If you are having a big wedding,

I’d highly suggest hiring a planner.
They had a schedule for the day
and everyone knew where they
needed to be and when. They helped
from the beginning, from design
to getting contracts to working
with vendors the week of.

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A big wedding might not be your thing. If so, another option is an
reception to follow
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elope, there are several important things to keep in mind.

DON’T FEEL GUILTY ABOUT

YOUR DECISION
Do not feel as though you have to justify
your decision to anyone. It is your wedding,
so you get to do it your way. Don’t let
others and their opinions dictate what
to do.
DO PLAN AN EVENT
AT HOME
This part can be particularly important if
you have people who aren’t able to make
it to the actual elopement. It doesn’t have
to be anything fancy - just keep it a simple,
intimate event.
DON’T EXPECT EVERYTHING
TO BE CHEAPER
Some key aspects of a wedding, such as
a photographer or a venue, charge the
same flat rates regardless of whether
it’s an extravagant wedding or a simple
elopement.
DO HIRE A WEDDING
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An elopement can involve going
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 expert advice LET’S DANCE
TIPS FROM PRO DJ TRAVIS HEMPSTEAD
While you’re thinking about the look of your wedding, don’t neglect
the sound. A great wedding DJ can keep your event flowing smoothly
from start to finish and help you avoid any musical miscues. Travis
Hempstead of 11:11 Event Co. has been a wedding DJ for over 10 years.
Here are some of his top tips for maximizing the fun on your big day.

TALK WITH YOUR DJ KEEP ALL OF YOUR

IN ADVANCE
You should be talking about timeline,
music, wedding party names, special
moments, all of that before the day
arrives. Always meet with your DJ
either in person or over the phone
to make sure you’re on the same
page. If your DJ isn’t doing this, that’s
a red flag.
GUESTS IN MIND
It’s important to create a flow with
different genres of music. This brings
people of all ages together on the
dance floor, keeps them there longer,
and helps us read the room to know
what’s working with the different
guest demographics. The biggest
advice I give to couples is to not just
focus on the bridal party and close
friends. If you do that, you’re going to
lose a large portion of your guests.

USE YOUR WEDDING
MAGNETISM
The bride, groom, wedding party and
immediate family are like magnets.
Where they are, everyone else will be!
When you combine a good flow with
different genres of music and those
magnets, you’re going to have a full
dance floor all night. Another thing to
think about is dance floor placement.
If your dance floor is off in a far corner
or away from the bar, it’s much more
difficult to get people there and keep
them there.
CONSIDER A CLASSIC
The anniversary dance is a
great tradition. It brings people
together on the dance floor and
gives them a chance to dance
even if they’re not the dancing
type, but most importantly it
gives you a chance to recognize
those in your life that have been
married for so long. Oftentimes
these are the grandparents. It’s
always a very special moment
for them when they too can be
celebrated on your big day!
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 Lexy Jaemin
06.12.2021
PHOTOGRAPHY BY IVORY+BLISS

Lexy and Jaemin went to high

school together, but because of
their three-year age gap they
didn’t know each other. They both
attended the University of Iowa,
and it was there that their brothers
decided to introduce them.

They got engaged in September

2019 in Scotland. “We went on a
hike to Brother’s Point,” Lexy said.
“At the end of the hike you end up
on a cliff that overlooks the ocean.
However, we were there during
Scotland’s rainy season, so we
had to walk in a marsh and cross
a river all while getting rained on.
The timing was perfect, though,
because just as we got to the top
of the cliff the sun came out and
Jaemin got down on one knee.”

Venue Little Lights on the Lane, West Branch

Wedding Planner Town or Country
Wedding & Event Planning, Iowa City
Floral Hy-Vee
Venue The BarnTip
Cake at Top
Yoder Farm,
Cakes, Wellman
Coralville

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 Lexy’s favorite parts were the sunset photo session as well as privately reading letters
they wrote to each before the first look. “We had more of a traditional ceremony so it
was nice to incorporate something so personal into the day,” she said.
Jaemin’s favorite parts were the first look and the speeches during the reception.
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“Don’t stress over planning the little details. The day goes by so fast and
most of those details you and your guests won’t notice. We also suggest
setting aside a small amount of time after the ceremony or during the
reception to just be with one another. We did this with our sunset photo
session and it was nice to take a bit to enjoy being husband and wife.”
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 Lexy and Jaemin
described their
wedding style as
bohemian: natural,
relaxed, and chic.

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There’s a lot to think about when planning your wedding,

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MAKE ROOM IN THE DIETARY RESTRICTIONS

BUDGET FOR TIPS
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