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Ask the Experts: Incorporating Wedding Colors into Your Day

Choosing your wedding colors is one of the most traditional parts of your big day. It helps you create cohesion between the ceremony and reception and allows you to play with a number of themes. There are many ways to incorporate your wedding colors into a variety of elements and several ideas on how to…

Yiyi & Brad’s Wedding at A Touch of Class in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Looking for Love that Lasts Forever Yiyi and Brad were both at a point in their lives where they knew they were looking for someone to be with the intention of being married. After only dating for a little bit, Yiyi and Brad went to meet up with one of Brad’s friends, where Brad told…

Emma & Ian at the IMU and Festhalle Barn in Amana, Iowa

Stand By Me Emma and Ian are simply the cutest! They met while working at the University of Iowa and hit it off right away. Dating came naturally for these two because they had an instant and genuine connection. She said she knew he was the one for her after they moved in together. It…

Joslyn & Scott’s Wedding at Celebration Farms in Iowa City

An MD marries her MBA We loved working with Joslyn for her wedding to Scott! They are both are in the healthcare field for their jobs, and it’s clear they are so in love with each other. We were contacted by Joslyn back in February which was about seven months prior to her wedding date.…

Stephanie and Sean’s Wedding at The Barn at Brophy Creek near Clinton, Iowa

Falling in Love at Augustana College Stephanie and Sean met nearly ten years ago during their freshman year at “Augie”. They were both athletes and crossed paths a handful of times because it was such a small school. She would intentionally head over to the gym to work out when she was pretty sure he…

Lizzie & Jon’s Wedding at Wilson’s Ciderhouse and Venue in Iowa City, IA

Falling in Love Lizzie, originally from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Jon, from Moorhead, Minnesota were both living in North Liberty, Iowa when they met through mutual friends one night at the Fieldhouse Bar. As the bar slowly began to clear, they were still talking – mesmerized by each other’s company (aw!). Before bar close, he…

Soirée’s Guide to: Floral Recommendations

Flowers play such a huge role in the overall look, feel, and vibe of your wedding day! From bridesmaids bouquets to centerpieces, and boutonnieres to archways, flowers are a gorgeous way to add color and texture to your big day, and the options are endless! Check out Soiree’s top tips for your big day blooms!…

Soirée’s Guide to: DSM Urban Engagement Photos

Engagement Photos are the best in DSM! Des Moines is home to some of our favorites: delicious food (looking at you Tasty Tacos), heavenly local brews, our ever-growing public art and now, the Soirée Wedding Planning team! The thing about Des Moines is this: if you were born here, you’re proud of your heritage. If…

Kelly & Jake’s Wedding at the Millwork Ballroom in Dubuque, Iowa

Falling in Love! Jake and Kelly met in October of 2014. At the time, she was living in Denver and happened to be back home in Dubuque to celebrate the wedding of her friend. Jake was in school working towards his Ph.D. at the University of Houston in Texas and decided to come home to…

Liz & Matt’s Wedding at the Sutliff Bridge and the Palmer House in Solon, Iowa

A morning to remember! When you think of weddings, you probably think of a Friday or Saturday FULL of all kinds of wedding festivities happening from early morning, and late into the night. However, that wasn’t the case for Liz and Matt! On the Sunday of Labor Day weekend, the couple said “I Do” on…