Heartland Wedding Ideas July/August Issue 2022 (Summer)

JUL/AUG 2022

IT'S MY BIG DAY

STYLED SHOOTS

SPRING IS FOR LOVERS

KELSEY + DYLAN SAMANTHA + NICK

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VENDOR SPOTLIGHT

LONUMN

DJ & PHOTOBOOTH

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EDITORS' LETTER

Summer weddings are in full swing and we couldn't be happier to see each wedding that crosses our path.

We love seeing your inspiration and one-of-a-kind style as we flip through your wedding galleries.

First we feature a contemporary, artfully styled shoot at Mainframe Studios, led by Sarah Burt of Burt Event Management Co. When we first saw the photos we immediately fell in love with the swing and gorgeous florals, among all the jaw dropping details.

Kelsey + Dylan's wedding brought some intimate flair with antiques and D.I.Y. talents. The River Center provided the perfect ambiance for their wedding, while offering spaces where the couple could transform the vibe with vintage furniture and rugs to make it feel homey.

We end with a timeless wedding for Samantha + Nick's special day. The black suits and off-the-shoulder bridal dress really set the tone for the day. Kelsey Ann Photography captured the couple's essence and love throughout the streets of Des Moines and in the elegant Tea Room.

We look forward to seeing your BIG DAY. We hope you enjoy the latest issue and find inspiration with every turn. And special shout out to our growing team, with our latest addition being intern Marissa Sakakhanone.

Thank you to this crew and the detailed work you put into every issue. HAPPY SUMMER Y'ALL!

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SPRING IS FOR LOVERS Meet The Wedding Pros:

This modern bridal shoot is inspired by the contemporary, art-filled ambiance that is abundant at Mainframe Studios and their event venue, The Big Room.

As a planner and event stylist, Sarah Burt, of Burt Event Management Co. is always looking for a unique space that will help tell a couple's story, but doesn’t take away from the energy of the duo (or their budget).

Mainframe Studios, is a PERFECT canvas to create your day. The venue space, dubbed The Big Room, is affordable and accommodates 30 to 300 guests. We enjoy so many things about the space — the big windows … the ceiling fixtures by Artist Molly Spain … the blonde barn wood tables and matching chairs … an outdoor area … the impeccable food and beverage options

by The Tangerine Food Company … bistro lighting throughout … the list seems to go on and on and on.

Sarah wanted to implement the latest trends in the industry including fitted, satin gowns alongside gowns with tulle skirts and puffy sleeves, colorful floral, and untraditional props. Plus, she had a vision to gather a group of women to showcase it all as a bridal lookbook. It transformed into an ode to the modern bride. A bride who isn't afraid to break the rules, to stray from neutrals, and to implement her uniqueness.

Sarah's hope is that this styled shoot empowers brides to bring their own version of bold into their wedding day.

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Styling + Planning Sarah Burt Instagram @burtsarahburt

Photography Laura Wills Photography laurawillsphotography.com Venue Mainframe Studios mainframestudios.org Floral Design White Willow Events whitewilloweventsia.com Wedding Gowns Schaffer's schaffers.com Swing + Truck + Furniture The Good Co. DSM thegoodcodsm.com Tableware Vowed Vintage vowedvintage.com Catering The Tangerine Food Company tangerinefoodco.com Models on Instagram @Corinaknowsbrovi @Renfromiowa @Insta.lilli.vanilli @Krissy_m_jones @Burtsarahburt @Jalanjones Sarah Burt designed this shoot around The Good Co. DSM and their white wooden swing. Talk about a canvas. The swing can be transformed to match any style or theme from classic to bohemian or it can change from ceremony alter to photo booth. How sweet does it look covered in colorful baby’s breath?! WOW.

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The Good Co. DSM brought Roxy, their rentable Piaggio Ape, an Italian threewheeled vehicle, which was styled into a champaign wall, with customized door decal.

Going in, Sarah knew the tablespaces would feel wild and a little “mad-hatter,” tea party. It’s Spring – it’s life – it’s fun – it’s freeing and blooming and becoming.

Like a marriage should feel.

Schaffer’s was a big part of the collaboration, dressing five of the models in their latest dresses.

It created the ultimate wedding lookbook.

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Laura Wills Photography brought this stunning bridal editorial to life. Getting all the details, even if it required her to lie on the floor to capture the right angle.

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In addition to a huge selection of vintage furniture, Vowed Vintage carries a great variety of vintage tableware from crystal to milky glass to antiques. If you want to elevate the catering china or really make your tables POP, consider vintage tableware.

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White Willow Events and Taylor Boesen brought the floral designs to life. Her team is so approachable and always goes above and beyond to blow you away.

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Nothing Compares TO A WEDDING AT THE FAIRGROUNDS

Celebrate your special day at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Historic buildings, modern facilities and picturesque outdoor settings await you and your guests.

Enjoy free, close parking for your guests, an accessible location and a staff ready to assist you with every detail.

To schedule your wedding at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, visit iowastatefairgrounds.org or contact Off Season Events at 515-262-3111, ext 282.

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VENDOR SPOTLIGHT

A great DJ doesn't just "hit play," they take an active role in making your day come to life with the coordination of mics, lights, and sound while mixing music to keep your party's vibe going all night long. The invisible details make a difference in creating the best experience.

Dave Wolfrum of Lonumn DJ & Photobooth goes above and beyond to get to know you and your preferences for the day, and he works with your venue and event planner to execute all the plans seamlessly.

“He just complimented our vibe so well.

We were really impressed.” - Sydney, Bride

Lonumn DJ & Photobooth is an independent DJ who takes on only 30 weddings a year, allowing him to give more personalization to every event. He brings a "fun meets elegance" vibe, putting a lot of emphasis on his role as MC. He will work with you to coordinate all the right moments, dialog, and music,

Sydney and Garrison's wedding

creating the soundtrack of your night.

photos by Rebekah Photography

And Lonumn can do more than provide DJ services. Having the correct audio & sound for your ceremony will let guests hear every single vow. You can also expand your guest list or allow those who can't make it to tune in to a live stream of your day. He and his wife, Amber, can also come as a pair and add day-of coordination services.

One extra that's always a guest favorite is the Photobooth — a selfie-style digital photo stand that captures photos, videos, and Gifs, letting your guests take their own memorable shots.

No matter what you choose, Lonumn DJ will bring a spark and professionalism to make your day and night come to life.

Lonumn DJ & Photobooth 515-518-0580 // dave@lonumn.com

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Lavishly large or quietly quaint. Boho, rustic, or modern. Small budget or unlimited. And everything in between.

We know you poured your heart and soul into it.

And we want to feature it!

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Finding love at a wedding is a romcom waiting to happen. Dylan and Kelsey knew each other from their days at Southwest Minnesota State and found themselves bellied-up to the bar at the wedding of mutual college friends. From that early moment until the last dance, they were inseparable. The evening even rounded out with an attempt at the iconic Dirty Dancing lift.

Love is meant to blossom in the moment when you’re running toward someone and they are yelling, “I’m not strong enough!”

Many dates, playlists, travels, and antics later, Kelsey spent a day off prepping for an intimate wine and cheese night: a tradition dating back to their time at Dylan’s Minneapolis apartment.

As conversation turned toward their future, Kelsey asked Dylan to dance with their new playlist running in the background. Kelsey said, “I’ll always remember this moment,” not realizing she was teeing up Dylan’s proposal! He followed up her dance request with, “Now it will really be one HEART LANDWEDDINGIDEAS.COM

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to remember,” as he dropped to a knee. Cue

To capture their day, Kelsey wanted to work

beautiful words from Dylan’s heart with very

with her friend and photographer Jasper

few remembered, and they are both pretty

Chung. Kelsey knew they could create photos

sure Kelsey's response was, “Of course!”

that would feel personal and fun, but also to

Because of their history of romantic nights at home, Kelsey and Dylan wanted their wedding to feel just like an intimate dinner party, full of rugs, lanterns, and décor to make the night feel inviting and homey. The couple likes to joke it’s their “antique boho-glam” style, which suited Dylan being a cost-effective accountant and Kelsey a designer. They really were able to create a day that was all them. The structure that hung the seating chart was also made of floral panels, so with a flip of the frame, they

just have a chill approach that would make their day no stress. Candi’s Flowers was a must for Kelsey because Candi had created florals for Kelsey’s family since the days of her dance recitals and proms. “She always nailed my vision. I knew she would be perfect for our day,” Kelsey told us. The River Center was the wonderful location for their vibe because the vibe was already in the room! The space carried the look for their day perfectly, with catering and drinks to match.

had a backdrop for photos. They also created

When we asked what their most memorable

a vintage living room setup, to feel like they

moment was, Kelsey said, “In between the

were hanging out at home.

ceremony and reception, Jasper took us

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outside for photos of the two of us. Once we finished, we walked the half block back around to the front of the building for cocktail hour. For 5 minutes or so, it was just this quiet moment Dylan and I could share to take a

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breather, be present and walk hand in hand to

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greet so many of our guests.”

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VE ND O R LU ST Photographer Jasper Chung Photography Ceremony & Reception Venue The River Center | Desserts Nothing Bundt Cake & Cherry Nuggets from Jaarsma Bakery, Pella Bridal Party Floral Candi’s Flowers | Wedding Floral & Décor Design D.I.Y. Bride & Mom Hair Samantha Gallo | Invites & Paper Products Designed by the Bride | Bridal Dress & Veil Bridal Boutique | Groom's Suit StudioSuits Menswear Men’s Warehouse by Calvin Klein Ceremony Music Chase Shoemaker on piano and vocals (brother of groom) | Reception Music Steve Ly The couple wanted to create a vintage living room setup for guests to lounge and take photos throughout the night.

The couple favorite The Bride's talents as part of the wedding a graphic designer planning was trying all the were showcased in the wonderful flavors from signage and invites.

Molly’s Cupcakes.

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TI M E L E S S " I D Os"

Their ceremony was at the Rose Garden at Greenwood Park behind Des Moines Art Center, so the couple wanted to incorporate roses in all their florals.

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If Samantha could describe her wedding in

years later Nick would get down on one knee

three words, it would be timeless, classic,

on Valentine’s Day.

and romantic. Her and Nick’s wedding was a dream for the couple. As winners of the KCCI V.I.P. Bride for the Des Moines Wedding Show in 2019, they had fantastic support from local wedding pros to create their perfect day.

The ceremony was as romantic as the proposal. Being at the Rose Garden at Greenwood Park behind the Des Moines Art Center, they wanted to incorporate roses in all their florals. Samantha said Emily from

Samantha and Nick met at Drake University,

CamBam saved her when it came to florals.

both as music majors who played saxophone.

“Emily was always willing to deal with a

Their journey together started with playing

panicky email and created a gorgeous floral

trivia games as friends. After a couple nights

setup that perfectly captured our vision,”

and games, Nick boldly asked Samantha to go

Samantha told us. From the end of the aisle

out for a first date on Valentine’s Day and the

to the bridal bouquet, the flowers were

two instantly hit it off. Little did they know, four

beyond stunning.

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One of the couple’s favorite parts of the

Nick and his groomsmen wore tuxedos from

planning process was cake tasting. The two

Skeffington’s Formal Wear, which truly has

loved trying all the wonderful flavors from

a knack for making any wedding party look

Molly’s Cupcakes. With the pandemic looming

dapper! Samantha said Skeffington’s was so

over their wedding planning, they enjoyed

easy to work with and accommodating. She

soaking in moments together throughout

worked closely with them before picking out

the planning process — especially the ones

bridesmaid dresses to get everything just right.

involving sweets!

“They were more than happy to let me come

“We kept our eyes on the prize. It was always

in multiple times with dress swatches, move

about getting married to each other and

around lights, take photos. Everyone looked

celebrating a gorgeous wedding surrounded

great for the wedding!” Samantha said.

by all of our favorite people,” Samantha said.

There may have not been a set theme for

Samantha wore a show-stopping gown

the wedding, but they certainly had special

with an off-the-shoulder neckline and truly

references to their favorite show, The Office.

incredible train. She looked beautiful! And

Being fans of Jim and Pam’s wedding scene,

Skeffington's Formal The couple favorite Wear went above and part of the wedding beyond for the couple, planning was trying all the helping Samantha wonderful flavors from match suits with her Molly’s Cupcakes. bridesmaid dresses

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they chose 1 Corinthians 12:31-13:8 as a ceremony reading, which was featured in the show’s wedding scene. They played “Forever”

by Chris Brown as their grand entrance song and had quotes from the show printed on the table numbers in the same font as the show’s title.

Kelsey Ann Photography and Twelve One Projects were there to capture all the memorable moments. Not only did they create fantastic photos and videos, both were there for the couple the entire day and couldn’t have been better to work with. “We can’t give enough praise to our photographer and videographer, Kelsey and Donovan,” Samantha said. And guests got to have fun creating photo memories of their own with the snapXP digital photo booth.

From early morning preparations to their sendoff, their wedding day was a dream. Samantha said the ceremony was magical, especially when a yellow swallowtail butterfly gracefully floated in front of the couple. Literally, a dream!

They loved spending time together and were beyond grateful for all the love and support.

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The couple favorite Kelsey Ann Photography part of the wedding and Twelve One Projects planning was trying all the were there for wonderful flavors from every perfect moment.

Molly’s Cupcakes.

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WED DI N G MOO D W E DDI NG ST YL E TIMELESS, CLASSIC, ROMANTIC

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Thecouple's couple favorite The favorite part of of the wedding part wedding planning was trying all the wonderful flavors from Molly’s Cupcakes.

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