Heartland Wedding Ideas — July/August 2019 (Summer)

JULY/AUGUST 2019

IT'S MY BIG DAY INDIA + COREY BRITTANY + ELI

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Contents

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EDITORS' LETTER We hope you are enjoying your summer! We love Des Moines in the summertime. In this issue we're excited to bring you two beautiful ‘It’s My Big Day’ wedding features and a styled shoot elopement in Hawaii!

Would you elope? After looking at this Hawaiian elopement in Oahu, you may decide to book your travel. Grace T. Photography packed her bags, including a beautiful Dame & Maiden dress and headed to the islands. What more do you need?! Luckily some other local vendors provided jewelry, suits and more to make this styled shoot come to life. Grace captures the beauty of an intimate day with picturesque views. (pp. 8– 14) In our ‘It’s My Big Day’ section, we feature two local couples. First, we have India & Corey's Boho wedding that felt more like a festival in a meadow. Complete with beverage burro, food trucks, and a huge LOVE sign. (pp. 16 – 23) Next, we have Brittany and Eli's downtown Industrial I-do's at Bash! The groom's father created one-of-a-kind industrial centerpieces and they are amazing. (pp. 24 – 27) If you are looking for inspiration and wedding professionals to bring your vision to life, make sure to attend the Des Moines Wedding Show on Sunday, August 25th at the Scottish Rite Consistory. And remember to submit your wedding photos to ‘It's My Big Day,’ find it on our website under ‘Contact Us.’ We can't wait to share your beautiful day!

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Meet: Sawyer Elwell Copywriter Intern

COVER PHOTO: ALY CARROLL PHOTOGRAPHY PROFILE SHOT: CRAFT & CURATE PUBLISHER: TANDEMHART LICENSING & PRINTING: HIDDEN VALUES, INC. & SUTHERLAND PRINTING

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SAINTS CENTER FOR CULTURE AND THE ARTS

Located in Stuart, Iowa Just 30 minutes west of Des Moines, IA

515.523.2921 | saintscenter.com

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Oahu, HI

styled shoot:

PHOTOGRAPHER: Grace T. Photography BRIDAL ATTIRE: Dame & Maiden GROOM'S ATTIRE: Milroy's Tuxedos INVITES: Samantha Ownenson Design JEWELRY: Leona Ruby jewelry WEDDING BANDS: Artisans Jewelry Designs

Ido Artisans Jewelry Designs creates custom, handcrafted rings for your wedding day. artisansjewelry.com

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If you want to make a statement, always pack Leona Ruby jewelry on your trip. We are obsessed with this moon necklace. leonaruby.com

Island vibes

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TIPS FOR ELOPING: Have an intimate ceremony that's just the two of you, but when you return, throw an epic party with your friends and family.

Hire a professional photographer to come with you or hire someone locally, then announce your wedding with a picture from your elopement.

Elope now, but make plans to have a special ten-year anniversary party.

Consider carefully where you want to marry and look into the marriage license laws. Many places don't allow you to apply for a license and marry on the same day.

Announcement

Samantha Owenson Design can help you create the perfect announcement for your family and friends. samanthaowenson.com HEART LANDWEDDINGIDEAS.COM

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Rent the perfect suit at Milroy's Tuxedos.

5 Iowa locations! milroystuxedos.com

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Dame & Maiden has the perfect dress for your getaway wedding and you'll want to wear it again, and again! etsy.com/shop/DameandMaiden

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Best day ever

Grace T. Photography specializes in destination and elopement weddings. She's ready to hop on a plane or drive across the country to capture your endless love. gracetphotography.com

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INDIA + COREY

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IT’S MY DAY

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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.

You submit. We publish.

Everyone gawks.

BRITTANY + ELI

Submit your wedding day photos for a chance to be in an upcoming issue at heartlandweddingideas.com

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BOH O VOW S

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Her name is Charlotte and she's a beverage burro.

C'MON!?

This summer tale starts in the heart of winter when we’re all feeling a little merry and bright. There were parties aplenty, so India and Corey decided they needed time to celebrate just for them. That meant slices of pizza (Corey’s favorite) and opening presents. Corey wanted to have a little fun with his most special gift, so their cat, Sugar Daddy (Sugs for short) delivered the ring box to India! It was a perfect way for Corey to propose, simple, and just the two of them.

As the couple started to plan, they knew they wanted a wedding where people could relax and be themselves. “The words I heard myself repeating a lot was free-spirited.” India told us. So they decided to choose an outdoor space, invite in food trucks, and create all sorts of extra “summer vibe” details. It created the perfect atmosphere where everyone could relax.

An important part of all of it was flowers. Growing up with a mom like Shelly Sarver (as in Shelly Sarver Designs), you better believe India knew exactly what kind of floral she wanted. And it really guided their color scheme, beautiful pinks, corals, and ivories, surrounded by tons of greenery. And so many others helped make the HEART LANDWEDDINGIDEAS.COM

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day fabulous. Gina, of Make it Happen Events, orchestrated the day from dawn to dusk. And photographer Aly Carroll captured every last smile, hug, laugh, and tear.

We love that so many friends and family were what made their day special. A giant “Love” sign was the focal point to the day, handmade by India’s Dad and Grandpa.

It was perfect for photo ops and lit up behind the head table as the night partied on. And you know how much we love animals in weddings, right? Well. Have you seen Charlotte the Beverage Burro?!? We can’t get enough of her! She roamed the grounds during cocktail hour making sure the guests had something cold to drink.

The most memorable part of the day for the couple was pulling up to the venue, decorated and ready to go. “It gave us chills,” India told us. And that’s hard in the heat of the summer! “Make sure you relax and enjoy the day! Let other people take care of you and sit back to take it all in. It goes by so fast.”

India's dad and grandpa created this "Love " sign.

SWOON!

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When your mom is the florist, you can count on beautiful arrangements.

Especially if her name is Shelly Sarver.

We ADORE these white Boho booties that the bride wore.

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DAY Food trucks add a fun ambiance and a tasty treat for all your guests.

V ISIT HE A RTL A N DWEDDINGID E AS.COM TO S EE ALL O F I N DI A & CORE Y'S BIG DAY!

VENDOR LUST // Find all the pros we're LUSTING after.

PREMIER HEARTLAND WEDDING IDEAS VENDORS:

Wedding Coordinator Make It Happen Events | Bar Service Your Private Bartender Floral Shelly Sarver Designs | Catering Central College Catering Photographer Aly Carroll Photography | Ceremony & Reception Venue Pella Meadow | Food Trucks 515 Pi, Roadside Tacos and Hotsy Totsy | Cake or Dessert Molly's Cupcakes | Hair @Whiskey_Vixen | Makeup Kelsi Ziemann Artistry & Jackie Schmillen | Tan Bronze 515 | Bridal Dresses Schaffer's Bridal | Wedding Dress Designer Hayley Paige | Menswear Express | Videographer Aaron Van Maanen | DJ Lyndon Haselhuhn with Limelight Entertainment | Musicians Dan and Rhett Terpstra | Linens Beyond Elegance | Rentals Pella Rental Beverage Burro (Charlotte) @Jonquil_lane

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Planning and styling for a party. mak eit h a p pwhen e n dlife s m calls .com

make it happen events

Planning and styling when life calls for a party.

gina @ makeithappendsm . com

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INDUSTRIAL I-DO's With the perfect ring, Eli was waiting for the perfect moment. He carried the ring around in his pocket and waited. And waited. And waited for the moment to get down on one knee. Eli soon realized that it any moment with Brittany was the perfect moment. On a long walk through the trails of Centerville, Eli’s grand plan began to unfold. He got down on one knee and asked Brittany to be his wife.

Once the ring slid on Brittany’s finger, her mind began to race. Throughout the jumble of ideas in her head, she decided she on an industrial look. Brittany went to

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We adore these bridesmaid's matching floral skirts!

school in Chicago and fell in love with the

but once they discovered Bash, it was

city. “I wanted a warehouse look to our

smooth sailing from there.

venue — brick walls, metal, big windows,” Brittany told us. With this specific look in mind, she came across the perfect spot with that same urban contemporary feel — Bash. It fit everything she wanted.

Finding the venue was the hardest part,

Luckily Eli’s father is a contractor so it made their DIY wedding decorations come together effortlessly. He built many of the larger pieces — the light bulb stand behind the head table, bicycle wheel

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The groom's father created these industrial inspired center pieces.

Can you believe these flowers are DIY?!

VENDOR LUST // Find all the pros we're LUSTING after.

PREMIER HEARTLAND WEDDING IDEAS VENDOR:

Reception Venue Bash Photographer Kelsie Berg Photography | Ceremony Venue Lutheran Church of the Cross, Altoona | Cake or Dessert Sprinkle Confections by Erica | Floral Hobby Lobby materials, DIY | Donuts Casey's General Store | Hair & Makeup Estilo Salon & Day Spa, Katelyn Price | Caterer Cater 2 U, Chariton, IA | Bridal Dress Schaffer's Bridal | Bridesmaid Dresses Tops — Revelry, Skirts — Showpo | Menswear Express | Stationery Designed by Lauren Ewing, Printed by Impressive Designs Studio & Printing | Ceremony Music Matthew Langbecker | Reception Music Run Forrest Run | Officiant Dave Schooley | Hotel Des Moines Marriott Downtown 26

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centerpieces, bases for the wreaths that

“I reached out to them to see if it were

hung from the ceiling, cake stand, and

even possible for them to travel for

ceremony arch.” All the pieces brought

our wedding and thankfully they were

their industrial themed wedding to life.

open to it. Having them as part of our

Thanks to the handy work from Eli’s father, it allowed Brittany and Eli to splurge on other fun details. While visiting Chicago, they came across a street festival where they saw a 90’s cover band – Run Forrest Run.

wedding was our favorite part.” The perk of having a live band created an atmosphere for all to enjoy. Brittany and Eli have always had a love of concerts and live music, so it was the perfect way to share their love with the ones they love.

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