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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…

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…

Alex & Bobby’s Wedding at Bella Sala in Tiffin, Iowa

A beautiful couple brought together by the Hawkeyes… Bobby grew up in Delaware and moved 1000 miles away from home to attend the University of Iowa, where he wrestled for the Hawkeyes. Alex was born and raised in Iowa City, and the two instantly clicked. Because Alex was in grad school when the two were…

Miranda & Kyle’s Wedding at Ashton Hill Farms in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Miranda and Kyle first laid eyes on each other their sophomore year of college in the dining hall, and the two have been inseparable since. Luckily for Miranda and Kyle, the two had a mutual acquaintance that introduced them the fateful day that they first saw each other in their college dining hall during dinner.…

Lauren & Ryan’s Wedding at the Festhalle Barn in Amana, Iowa

The couple, Lauren and Ryan, wanted nothing but a sweet, southern style wedding. Lauren and Ryan are all about their family so they wanted the ceremony and reception to be very intimate. The wedding took place at Festhalle Barn which gave them the rustic feel they wished for. The ceremony and reception were both held…

Michelle & James’ Wedding at Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City, IA

Everything came together perfectly Picture this: as the couple kissed for the first time as husband and wife, Ray LaMontagne’s “You Are The Best Thing” started playing as they walked back up the aisle. What better place for Michelle and James to tie the knot than one of the most beautiful places on the University…

Zak & Molly’s Wedding at the Celebration Farm in Iowa City, Iowa

“You are my best friend and my favorite person.” Molly and Zak are one of those adorable “already married” couples. They love each other so deeply and intensely — and after dating for the past eight years, it’s clear they balance each other, support each other, and are simply “meant to be”. It was so fun…