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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

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Modern, classic, romantic, fun, sweet, heartfelt. Jessica and Kyle’s wedding day was all of that and more. Having known each other since sixth grade, they certainly have an undeniable connection and are visibly so in love. When asked to describe each other, the resounding foundation of their love story is their strong friendship. One of my […]

The Hotel at Kirkwood | Jessica & Kyle

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The most perfect of early spring days, a beautiful family and so many personal touches were the backdrop for Kristin and Jeremiah’s beautiful wedding day in March! We designed around Kristin’s love of pink and ombre, coupled with Jeremiah’s love of the outdoors and joined together by their love of family, simplicity and the beauty […]

Kinnick Press Box & Celebration Farm Wedding | Kristin & Jeremiah

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This week I am switching a lot of things up, it seems. Instead of a typical Tuesday, where I pull inspiration for fictitious events, I thought I would share part of the design process I use with my HHE couples to bring their days to life. Kristin and Jeremiah’s wedding last month was exactly what […]

Inspired Tuesday: The Smith's Country Meets City

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This weekend, we kick off our wedding season and I am so excited! Kristin and Jeremiah are our first HHE couple this year and their day is going to be one for the books! Their love story: 10.22.10 He saw her 11.12.10 They started dating 9.26.13 Princess Savannah joined their lives 12.25.13 She said “Yes” […]

Becoming the Smiths!

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