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Iowa Wedding Venues
Alex and Chuck have been together for many years, and decided that it was time to celebrate their relationship with a wedding and stepping into marriage! After a year of planning, this day came together like only a dream could. Summertime sprinkles of rain showered the couple with love, and they vowed yes to forever on the outdoor patio of Cedar Ridge Winery. Such a beautiful wedding day!
This day wins all the awards in my book- give this couple and their photos some comment love!!
This wedding brought me SO much joy! From the heartfelt toasts by family, the friends celebrating the couple on the dance floor, and the warm hospitality extended by the couple and wedding party… I couldn’t have asked for a better day to celebrate with Grace and Theo at the 1868 Farmhouse in Boone!!
Just me playing wedding decorator, really. ;)
Once you’ve picked a wedding venue and date, the next thing couples usually do is chose a wedding photographer! Often, a great question to ask your photographer is if they include an engagement session… read more to find out why!
Click to see this sweet outdoor wedding ceremony and reception at a local winery venue just outside Cedar Falls, Iowa!
Looking for a photographer’s preferred wedding venues in the central Iowa area!? Wonder no more! I’ve blogged some of my favorite venues to shoot (or attend) a wedding at. From outdoor event spaces to churches to barn or modern venues, I’ve got you covered! (Don’t forget to email me once you decide on your favorite and let me capture your big day!)
I love capturing wedding days in central Iowa, and Prairie Moon Winery is one of the best hidden venues in the area! Just outside of Ames, it’s a stunning space and it was a joy to photograph Ada and James’ wedding here in August!
This wedding day was absolutely lovely, from start to finish! Logan and Hailey bring out the best in each other, and their marriage started on a beautiful spring day in Norwalk, Iowa… click through to see more!
This day was full of sweet moments & joyful celebration after being postponed from May 2020. David and Olivia have walked through a lot of life adjustments in the past year, but I’m sure they’d say one of the best was getting married! I’m so glad we were still able to celebrate with family & friends in the luscious DSM Botanical Gardens!
Are you or anyone you know looking for a wedding venue in Des Moines because NOAH’S went bankrupt!? I’ve got a list of suggestions for you, many of whom are going above and beyond to help. I’m also running a wedding photography deal for any couples getting married in 2020 who had to change dates due to this unfortunate event. And, even if you’re not a part of this entire crazy thing… and just wanted to know of some great event and wedding venues in the West Des Moines area, I’ve got you covered, too!!!
This gorgeous fall wedding stole my heart! From the perfect wedding venue of Harpor’s Vineyard to some of the most fun people ever in this bridal party, I want to live this day over and over again!
Heather and Clinton’s wedding day also took place in Sioux City, Iowa and Nebraska this past weekend. June is such a wild card month, with torrential rain storms and hot sunny days. Thankfully, their wedding day was the latter and honestly, just gorgeous for an early summer wedding! The sun rose early and stuck around through the reception, shining down love on the newlyweds.
Watching one of your best friends walk through a whirlwind romance almost feels like watching a play unfold. You don’t know where the story is going, there are great laughs, little “bloops”, tears shed and although you have a feeling that the new guy introduced is going to be the one who she says yes to… it’s all unseen until it happens.
I’ve long wanted to be a photographer in a styled shoot. When I met Lynda this fall, we started talking about the idea of collaborating. Autumn was super busy for me— half the time I wondered if I’d ever catch up on sleep! But I made it to November, and Lynda pulled together a great group of Des Moines area wedding vendors to style a shoot on a Sunday afternoon. It was chilly and grey outside, but inside the barn venue we warmed up with French-inspired snacks and wine and laughter.
As an Iowa wedding photographer, I’ve photographed over 50 midwestern weddings and attended 20-30 more! However, I’ve only been in a bridal party a few times in my life. Two years ago, my best friend got married and I had the honor of standing up with her as one of her maids-of-honors. It was a wonderful day, and I also learned quite a bit! Here are a few lessons from my day in Erin’s wedding.
Nick and Kenzie’s day was full of details, family, and friends that mean much to them. It was intimate and incredibly sweet! Even though our Iowa Fall has felt more like Spring, and poured for a few hours straight during the afternoon of their wedding, the rain couldn’t stop this love one bit. :)
Here's to the past, for all that you've learned,
Here's to the present, for all that you share,
Here's to the future, for all that you look forward to together
-Lauren’s dad
One of the biggest parts (and first parts) of planning a wedding day boils down to venue. Without a wedding venue, you really can't get married. ;) And a venue can completely set and influence the aesthetic and theme of your day! So, I'd say that picking a venue is both vital and important. Not to mention, a pretty large amount of your wedding budget will go into renting one.
