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Ayaan’s First Birthday!

Namrata and Shireesh are amazing parents to two adorable boys, and we got the chance to celebrate Ayaan’s first birthday a few weeks ago. What would be more fun than getting to design all the decor? We had a blast meeting with the family to discuss ideas. Once we heard that the birthday boy’s older…

Ask the Experts: What Do I Do with My Dress After the Wedding?

Soirée is lucky to work with some of the best in the wedding industry, and today’s guest blogger is one of our favorites. Jessica Attere is the owner of dress shop Brides by Jessa offering exclusive gown designers as well as great service through their one-on-one appointments. Additionally, she offers Premier Appointments which are held…

Soirée’s Guide to: Applying for the Marriage License

One of the admittedly less glamorous aspects of getting married is applying for your marriage license. And we know it can make you feel a little like this: For those of you that are feeling overwhelmed we broke it down into some simple steps to take the stress and confusion out of it!   When to…

Rebecca & Zach’s Wedding at the DoubleTree in Cedar Rapids

Zach fell twice. Rebecca & Zach met on the Cambus in Iowa City, IA. It was crowded, the bus lurched, and he accidentally fell on top of her. From there it was history, and falling in love was the easiest thing these two ever did. These lovebirds’ wedding was seriously amazing. From the very start,…

Lindsay & James’ Wedding at the IMU in Iowa City

With tons of personal touches infused with elegance, this wedding was divine. We really enjoyed getting to work with Lindsay, James, and her mom, Lisa, throughout the planning process. We love it when clients fully put their trust in our skills and they totally did. It was great working on customizing every element of this big…

Katie & Sean’s Wedding at the Celebration Barn in Solon, IA

Congratulations to newlyweds Katie & Sean! It was wonderful coordinating your wedding at the Celebration Barn in Solon, IA. We are in love with all of the gorgeous details of your big day. From the natural greenery floral elements to the romantic decor, your wedding is certainly picture perfect. A big thank you to the…

Kristina & Charles’ Wedding at the IMU in Iowa City

  Kristina and Charles got married this past summer at the IMU in Iowa City, and we are delighted to share these images from Weddings by Carue of the big day. This was a ton of fun to plan, and was a little bit different of a role for us at Soirée. We already had…

Tiffany & Stephen’s Wedding at the Celebration Farm in Iowa City

Friends, family, and Hawkeye football! This trifecta brought Tiffany Aossey and Stephen Kucharo together 8 years ago. Those friends and family joined them on August 5th, 2017 at the Celebration Farm for their stunning wedding ceremony, complete with an elegant twist on the Iowa black and gold. Soirée was lucky to join them on their…

Elyssa & Alex’s Downtown Chicago Wedding

We love our Chicago couples! Elyssa and Alex are simply the sweetest and we had a ton of fun planning their wedding. We first were introduced to the happy couple, by the bride’s coworker Megan, who happens to also be a Soirée bride. With rich navy and coral wedding colors plus a modern style, we…

Lora & Isaac’s Family Farm Wedding

Boy meets girl, they fall in love, and they live happily ever after. That is exactly Lora & Isaac’s story. The two met through co-workers playing matchmaker. After meeting, Lora had a gut feeling that she should text Isaac, and she is so glad she did! The two have been in love ever since.  Soirée…