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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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“A guy and a girl can be just friends, but at one point or another, they will fall for each other…Maybe temporarily, maybe at the wrong time, maybe too late, or maybe forever” Five years ago, I met the sweetest friend and have seen her love, embark on adventures, and go through trials. Then, three […]

Sweet Dallas Elopement: Genevieve & Brandon

Celebrations

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Bright colors, texture for days and a love to last a lifetime. Katie and Matt’s summer wedding in Iowa City was such a fun affair. When we first met, it was so clear that these two were a team and the planning process was a dream. When we first met on a wet and chilly […]

Iowa City Wedding | Katie & Matt

Celebrations

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As glimpses of fall are gracing our days, I cannot help but dream about cooler days, cozy outings and the warmth of fall weddings. As the warm nights of summer give way to cool evenings and early sunsets, a warm and bright soiree seems to fit the bill perfectly. { 1 | 2 | 3 […]

Inspired Tuesday: Early Sunsets

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Creating is such a beautiful, exciting and nerve wracking process. You never fully know what the outcome will be until you have poured your heart into it and it materializes. One of my favorite parts of the creative process is seeing the photos roll in and being transported to exactly the vision I had when […]

Inspired Tuesday: Creative Emotion

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