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WELCOME TO THE BLOG

Oh my gosh, in waiting for the new site to launch I have so many beautiful images and stories to share with y’all. This one from last summer is one I adored. It was my first editorial back in Iowa and I met an amazing group of uber-talented vendors here in the Des Moines metro. […]

Soft & Bright Summer Wedding at Sugar Grove Vineyard

Celebrations

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There are so many things that go into executing a wedding day. All of the details, contacts, contracts, special notes, timelines, checklists and other miscellany have to be corralled somewhere. How else does a team of wedding professionals and planners make your day happen on the actual day? This dilemma was one of my most […]

Coffee Dates | What is an Event Book & Why You Should Use Them

Business

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As we all readied to change into our gowns, the rain began to fall, cleansing the day of anything prior and preparing our hearts for the joy that was about to fill them. Just as the ceremony ended, the rains cleared to make way for an evening on the farm full of love, fun and gathering. […]

Iowa City Family Acreage Wedding | Laura & Kyle

Celebrations

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Do you remember this wonderful wedding from this past July? It was a warm summer weekend, one of the hottest, but that didn’t stop Caitlin, Brad and their loved ones from having a blast! Check out the video from Nepo Productions!! It was totally worth the wait! xoxo, Jenn   Photography: EMILY CRALL PHOTOGRAPHY | Wedding Coordinator: HARPER HADLEY […]

Caitlin & Brad | Celebration Farm Wedding Video

Celebrations

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Happy Monday! This weekend still feels so surreal and was amazing all at the same time. I can’t believe we witnessed our sweet LB marry her best friend! While Laura & Kyle are honeymooning in the Pacific Northwest and going on their next adventures, we are all still reeling from such a love filled, emotional […]

Weekend Roundup | Love & Adventures

Lifestyle

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