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 other after the first date. They had so many similarities, that they were instantly hooked.

A few months later when they were visiting his family, his nephew had fallen asleep on the couch, his mom asked Josh to carry him to his bed, when he picked him up he said ‘come here little guy’. Her heart burst with joy and love, knowing someday he would make a wonderful father to their future children. According to Meredith, “we never looked back.”

A Little Help From The Boss

The day after the couple’s 2 year anniversary, Meredith’s boss, Scott from Midwest LifeShots Photography arranged for her *work headshots* to be taken on the festival grounds. She may or may not have been a little suspicious that something more might be in store. Scott told Josh to get in front of the camera for a few shots while the session was wrapping up. Josh got down on one knee and proposed to Meredith with a custom designed engagement ring bearing her late grandmother’s initials. She, of course, said yes!

A Forever Festival

Coming from large families (not to mention the couple are both in the events industry!), they wanted to ensure that their wedding day was a festival of fun for everyone. Meredith, also didn’t want to feel anxious at all. Thank goodness Josh is so well connected in the festival industry, because he had the tent and all the entertainment connections. This included a pizza food truck, “Marv-aritas” (margaritas named after their adorable dog), and a live band emceeing and providing the music. Our package: The Essentials was a perfect fit to manage the unique celebration. Des Moines Soirée associate: Sara, rocked the wedding weekend plans and made all of the wedding day dreams come true.

Congratulations to Meredith & Josh! Best wishes in your life together!