Author: Emily McMahon

Meredith & Tony’s Wedding at Ashton Hill Farm in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Oh, How the Swipe Was Right You can genuinely see the love and “meant to be” sign with Tony and Meredith. Going back to college, they knew one another from passing classes, yet never said anything. However, their memorable faces were in the back of each other’s minds. This was the key that led them…

Jordan & Jacob’s Wedding at Wilson’s Ciderhouse in Iowa City, IA

The First Day of College Jordan & Jacob met their first day of college, freshman year. She had arrived to her Greek and Roman Mythology class, about an hour early, and sat down in the front row. Feeling awkward about her location choice, she moved a row back before anyone came in. Jacob was one…

Alicia & Dan’s Wedding at Wilson’s Ciderhouse in Iowa City, Iowa

College Romance Alicia & Dan met while they were in college. They played a dart game at a bar and then parted ways. A year later, their paths crossed again at a different bar, and soon after that they were inseparable! From the start they were two people who complemented each other in so many…

Michelle & Tim’s Wedding at Wilson’s Ciderhouse in Iowa City, Iowa

An Unexpected Connection Little did this prosthodontist and oral surgeon know that when they attended a dental school event they would meet their person. As time went on and their relationship progressed, they both slowly realized they had officially met the one! We love how they are so supportive of one another and how much he…

Emily & Carter’s Wedding at Little Lights on the Lane in West Branch, Iowa

Planning & replanning! Emily & Carter are the cutest couple, and it was our honor to help them manage their wedding celebration. They had booked our event management – The Essentials Package. We had helped with Emily’s older sister’s weddings previously, so it was fun to work with the family again! Emily & Carter’s original…

Sarah & Joe’s Backyard Wedding in North Liberty, Iowa

It Started With Hello Joe spotted Sarah one night at a bar in Chicago. They spent the next hour or two talking, he got her number, and the sparks flew! As they started to see each other more, there was a slow happy realization that they had something special. Then one day, while kayaking out…

Anne & Harry’s Wedding in Des Moines, Iowa

“Thanks-a-latte!” Those are the three words that started this love story. Harry worked at a local Arkansas Starbucks that Anne frequented, at first for the coffee, but then a cute barista caught her eye. After a few drive thru encounters, it was realized that they had a mutual friend who provided Harry with Anne’s number…

MaryAnne & Austin’s Wedding at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Moline, Illinois and The Outing Club in Davenport, Iowa

A Dance To Remember MaryAnne & Austin met in 2015 when she was a Senior in college and needed a date to a sorority dance. Her roommate was going with a friend from a different college, so MaryAnne asked that guy to bring a friend, who happened to be Austin. M & A immediately hit it…

Meredith & Josh’s Wedding at His Family Farm in Panora, Iowa

Music Festival Fate Meredith and Josh said it was an immediate love at first sight moment. They met when he was an organizer and she was a photographer for the Hinterland Music Festival. After that first meeting, he knew she was the one – so sweet, right?! She knew they were the one for each…

Maddie & Mitch’s Wedding at Cedar County Fairgrounds in Tipton, IA

Finding Love Maddie and Mitch met while they were both at college. They both had friends who lived near each other and kept running into each other at the same apartments and parties. The first time Mitch told Maddie he loved her, they both knew they had something special. A Picture Perfect Proposal Maddie and…