Lauren & Ben’s Wedding in Downtown Iowa City, IA

I have a serious love for Starbucks, and a few years ago, I couldn’t have been more pleased with my coffee run. While waiting for my Cinnamon Dolce Latte, in walks Cindy, mother of the bride, from one of my weddings that I had coordinated when I worked at hotelVetro. We reminisced about Jen’s big day and how wonderful everything turned out. I let her know that I had started Soirée and she let me know that her other daughter, Lauren, was engaged! One thing led to another and before walking out, Cindy hired me to plan & coordinate Lauren & Ben’s wedding day. It was serendipitous, and I was so excited to get to be a part of another Ruppert wedding. Many meetings full of laughter & joy later, we had organized the most beautiful event for them.

It’s now been about two and a half years since the wedding, and I am so excited to share these gorgeous photos by Carissa & Tanya of CTW Photography. Thank you so much for sharing!

Vendor Credits:

Photography: CTW Photography
DJ & Uplighting: Unique Events
Flowers: Every Bloomin’ Thing
Stationery: Zephyr Weddings
Ceremony: Newman Center
Reception: hotelVetro
Rentals: I Do Events
Chairs: Inspired 1015 
Cake: Bread Garden
Hair/Makeup: Ciara Murillo
Dress: Martina Liana
Wedding Planning & Coordination: Soirée

Thank you so much, Cindy, for your trust in me after chatting for a few minutes in that Starbucks. I’m so grateful to you for allowing me to be a part of such an amazing occasion. Congratulations Lauren & Ben! I wish you decades of wedded bliss!