Kate & Jesse’s Wedding at the Graduate in Iowa City, Iowa
Falling in Love Kate & Jesse are the most adorable couple! They met through her brother, Luke, when Jesse was visiting him in Buffalo, NY. Luke introduced the couple and it was instant chemistry. They kept in touch over the fall and went on their first official date when she returned over the Christmas holiday.…
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Mary & Jeremy’s Wedding at Winnebago Springs in Caledonia, Minnesota
Their Serene Venue Mary & Jeremy were married on May 4th, 2019, and we were hired to help coordinate their day. She chose a gorgeous venue in the small town of Calendonia, Minnesota, located just on the other side of the Iowa border, north of Decorah. We were excited to check out the new venue…
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Melissa & Spencer’s Wedding at Elmcrest Country Club in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Can’t Get You Off My Mind Melissa met Spencer at a Cedar Rapids social event in 2008. Their lives would go in separate directions over the next eight years as Melissa established her beauty career in California doing the makeup for many tv shows, movies, and A-list celebrities. Despite the distance, the two remained great…
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Sima & Brandon’s Wedding at Hancher in Iowa City, Iowa
A Plan for Every Couple We met Sima and Brandon at the University Catering tasting event earlier this year and it was a great fit! They are the couple that knew what they wanted for their wedding day, but they needed someone to execute it. This made The Essentials package the right fit for them. They had…
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Melissa & Matt’s Wedding at the IMU in Iowa City, Iowa
A College Love Story Melissa and Matt are the perfect example of “college sweethearts.” Even though Matt is pretty sure they met at the bar, they actually met while at their University library while both studying with friends. Matt swept Melissa off her feet with his wide variety of computer stickers, his long hair, and…
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Betsy & John’s Wedding at Wilson’s Ciderhouse and Venue in Iowa City, Iowa
Betsy and John – Love at First Sight Betsy and John first met when they were both freshmen in college. It all started when they met at a formal event, but they were actually both attending with different dates. From that night, they instantly knew that they were there with the wrong people and the…
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Kate & Andrew’s Wedding at Ashton Hill Farm in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Love and Laughter Kate and Andrew are two peas in a pod who just happened to meet online, but you’d swear they have been best friends their whole lives because and are perfect soulmates. They both share a love for the Hawks and the Cubs, they love to travel, and they’re both big fans of…
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Tina & Chris’ Wedding at the Palmer House Stables in Solon, Iowa
“People are weird. When we find someone with weirdness that is compatible with ours, we team up and call it love.” – Dr. Seuss When You Know, You Know Tina and Chris knew they were right for each other after a handful of emails and a first date. Their love is something that fell…
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Tanesha & Jake’s Wedding at the Millwork Ballroom in Dubuque, Iowa
The Sweetest Love You’ve never seen love as sweet as Tanesha and Jake Thomsen. These two met working at the bar, The Lounge, her grandmother owned while he was stationed in Dubuque, Iowa in the Coast Guard. She only worked on Sunday nights and he would come to talk to her while she made drinks…
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Beth & Fred’s Wedding at Celebration Farms in Iowa City, Iowa
A Joyful Celebration The Dery wedding was nothing but joy! They were such a lively group, which made the day so much fun. This winter wedding was lush and modern with a lovely palette of blues. The ceremony took place at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Iowa City, and the reception at Celebration Farms, which…
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