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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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After a year of Skype dates and countless emails, Caitlin and Brad’s wedding weekend was finally upon us. We met in person for only the second time and it was like we were old friends. We met at the Celebration Farm and from the moment the two of them walked in, the joy and excitement […]

Celebration Farm Wedding | Caitlin & Brad

Celebrations

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I have been waiting almost a year to share this wonderful wedding and these beautiful souls with you! Their sweet, elegant and detail filled day was featured earlier this week on Midwest Bride and I am so honored to finally share Jenna & Ben’s wedding day with you. Enjoy! Inspired by the simplicity and romance […]

University of Iowa IMU Wedding | Jenna & Ben

Celebrations

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“Take me into your loving arms Kiss me under the light of a thousand stars” – Ed Sheeran These two. They met through mutual friends oceans away from home. Their love flourished and grew on the banks of the Iowa River on the University of Iowa campus. I cannot even put into words how they’ve […]

Iowa City Wedding | Old Capitol & Hotel Vetro | Campus Love

Celebrations

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It was a warm spring day and as we pulled into the small town square, the smell of homemade bakery goods met us. We were greeted by smiles of passers by and blooming Tulips in every color imaginable. We were experiencing the beauty and community of Pella for the first time. That warm feeling and […]

Inspired Tuesday: Tulips in Bloom

For Brides

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