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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…

15 Things You Didn’t Know a Wedding Planner Does

You’re engaged, you’re ready to start planning your dream day, but you have no idea where to start. Don’t worry! We got this! Do I need a wedding planner? Is it worth the investment? ​Without a doubt, the answer is always YES! Over and over, our couples reach out to thank us for the role…

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…

Ask The Experts: How Wedding Stationery Impacts the Guest Experience

  We got the chance to sit down with Sarah and Celeste with Allegra Iowa City (based in Coralville) to talk about ALL things stationery! They have a combined 19+ years in the industry and are passionate about their craft. Celeste opened up her Allegra franchise a year ago after acquiring Zephyr Weddings & Zephyr…

Ask The Experts: How Rentals Incorporates Your Personality Into Your Wedding

We sat down with rental expert Macy, owner of Borrow My Vintage, to understand how rentals can incorporate personality into your wedding. Macy started off as a wedding photographer as a side gig while she pursued her career as a medical assistant. Her rental business started with one vintage chair she used in a bridal…

Ask the Experts: Incorporating Your Cake Design into Your Wedding Theme

If you are struggling to incorporate your cake design into the rest of your wedding theme, you aren’t alone! Choosing your wedding cake can be super overwhelming, but it’s the sweetest part of wedding planning. The design of your wedding cake is such a fun way to incorporate your wedding design into your reception look…

Ask the Experts: Wedding Makeup 101

Melissa Banes got her start in the beauty industry 10 years ago, and has been loving making women feel good about themselves ever since! She was a part of the first-ever graduating class at Capri College, with a dream to work at the number one beauty company in the world, MAC cosmetics. Melissa moved to…

Ask The Experts: Everything You Need to Know Before You Choose A Florist

We recently sat down with one of our most adored floral vendors, Hydrangea Bloom. Hydrangea Bloom is a florist based in North Liberty with a focus in weddings and special events. If you choose Hydrangea Bloom, you are choosing more than just flowers! When coming up with the idea to start her own business, Allison…

Soirée’s Guide to: Kids or No Kids at Your Reception?

At Soirée, we love kids! Really! But, we are starting to see a trend towards adult-only receptions. We have seen many couples struggle with this decision in the past. It can be challenging to decide what type of environment you want at your reception. We hope to help anyone who is struggling with this decision…

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…