Heartland Wedding Ideas — July/August 2018 (Summer)

JULY/AUG 2018

ST Y L E S H O OT

Beauty Blooms SEE PAGES 9 – 13

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Editors

a letter from our

(and design team!)

Dear couples,

Summer summer summertime! Whether you're marrying at the start of July or the tail-end of September, there's a reason that summer weddings are super popular. Guaranteed warm weather, in season florals and summer cocktails are always sure to please. We hope that this issue can bring you a last-minute vendor idea or inspiration for your upcoming nuptials. (Hopefully, you're reading poolside.)

Because it's summer, florals are top of mind and we wanted to showcase some of the best florists in the area. Go to pp. 9 – 13 to see stunning florals and oneof-a-kind bouquets.

We know that fitness can be top of mind before you say I-do, and can add to your stress. Well, it doesn't have to be stressful when you stick to a plan and have the help of a great personal trainer, like Dawn from Full Circle Health and Fitness. (p. 16) Jenna and Tim's floral wedding at the Chateau, stunned.

The bright colors, drapery and textured linens paired well with the wooden interior and vaulted ceilings of the venue.

And we love her custom dress! (pp. 20 – 23) Teri and Patrick's outdoor, bohemian wedding is one-ofa-kind, complete with GLAMPING. We love this couple's attention to detail and unique celebration. (pp. 24 – 27) Remember you could be featured in It's My Big Day, all you need to do is submit. Find it on our website under “Contact Us”. We can't wait to share your beautiful day!

XOXO, Alesha & Lisa

COVER PHOTO // CS PHOTOGRAPHY PROFILE SHOT // JAMI MILNE PHOTOGRAPHY PUBLISHER // TANDEMHART LICENSING & PRINTING // HIDDEN VALUES, INC.

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20 – 23/ JENNA + TIM

9-13 STYLE SHOOT: BEAUTY BLOOMS

16 NOT SO SECRETLY OBSESSED

24 – 27/ TERI + PATRICK

FOR ADDITIONAL INFO CONTACT Lisa Braden or Alesha Burgraff | 515.635.1608 info@heartlandweddingideas.com

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Beauty Blooms FLORAL DESIGN CREATED BY:

ANTHEIA • THE FLOWER GALLERIA

CLARA'S GARDEN

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ANTHEIA • THE FLOWER GALLERIA theflowergalleria.com

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obsessed N OT SO SE CR E T LY

We're obsessed with finding ways to shake up our workout routine.

Dawn Irish, health coach and registered nurse, is here to show us her well-rounded approach to fitness.

Finding a FULL routine We know it's hard to get started on your own or find the right tools to create a healthy routine.

Dawn, from Full Circle Health and Fitness has created Bridal Bootcamp that brings everything together in one program. “It's important not JUST to focus on the workout or JUST nutrition,” Dawn reminds us. “It's finding a balance of everything that will help you reach your goal.”

DAWN 'S CREDE NTIAL S: Certifi ed

Health Specia Coach lized C , ertifica in Nutr tion ition fo r H Profess ealth C ionals, are and N ationa Level l NPC F igure Comp etitor

Her program includes everything from training and diet plans to clearer skin routines. Now that's our kind of health regimen.

Bridal Bootcamp includes: • FITNESS EVALUATION — to create your personalized fitness plan.

• PERSONAL TRAINING WITH DAWN — bring your bridesmaids or groom and get fit together!

• WORKOUT PLANS — tailored to you.

• GYM MEMBERSHIP — at Joe's Gym, 24/7 fitness center.

• MEAL PLANS — complete with recipes.

• VITAMINS AND SUPPLEMENTS — multivitamins, probiotics, whey protein and vitamins for skin, hair and nails so you look fab on your big day.

• HYDRAFACIALS — the latest in spa treatments as part of the package or at a discounted rate.

• MAKEUP EVALUATION — get pro tips and book your wedding day makeup.

• EXTRA DISCOUNTS — get the best deals on makeup, beauty products, facials and chiropractic visits at Hassel Family Chiropractic.

WANT TO FIND YOUR NEW ROUTINE? Find Full Circle Health and Fitness on Facebook and Instagram @fullcircledawn or email at ahealthyrn@gmail.com.

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Big or small. Boho or rustic chic.

Small budget or unlimited. Everything in between. We know you poured your heart and soul into it.

You submit. We publish.

Everyone gawks.

TERI + PATRICK

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

JENNA + TIM

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Even though Jenna and Tim attended Iowa State University at the same time, fate didn’t happen until they both ended up in Oklahoma City and were introduced through a mutual friend at a baseball game. Lucky for Tim, Jenna had the night off, as wedding planners often work the weekend shift. The rest is history and Tim proposed where it was most comfortable, their home.

Being a wedding planner and owning a venue, Jenna has seen it all and has had a hand in over 1,000 weddings in her career and has probably always been subconsciously building her future wedding. Because of this, she had a clear vision and knew she wanted two things, lots of colorful flowers and tons of textured linens. When it came to florals, she had often worked with her cousin Mary Steele on florals, and it was truly exciting and important for Jenna to have her be a part of their special day. For the linens, they worked with Beyond Elegance and figured out what materials would showcase the neutral textures they envisioned.

Jenna’s mom and aunts learned how to make wedding cakes from their mother and have been making all their families cakes. So it was only fitting that they would create the ultimate wedding cake. They kept with the theme and embellished with bright florals and lots of texture on each layer. (They even named their cake business, “Take It or Leave It”) The hardest part of the planning process came down to the dress. Jenna ended up creating her own and enlisted in help from Modern Dress and KN Designs in

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Boone, IA. She fell in love with a skirt and had the top custom designed. She loved working with Karen and Colby from KN Designs and they were able to pull together her dream dress in only a couple months.

Since Jenna is used to giving her clients advice, she left us with this, “Wine and dine your guests, they have taken a lot of time to focus on you, and your reception is a way to thank them. As much as your wedding day is a celebration of you and your significant other, it is also about all of the people who have played a part in your lives to get you both where you are, which is happily married to one another!”

We couldn’t agree more!

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VENDOR LUST Photographer // Austin Day Photography, austinhyler.com | Videographer // Stang Films, Rick Burger stangfilms.com | Ceremony, Reception Venue and Caterer // The Chateau, whiteoakchateau.com Cake // Take It or Leave It Wedding Cake Co. Bride's Mom and Aunts | Floral // Mary Steele, Cousin of the Bride Hair & Makeup // Amara at Salon Trim, facebook.com/salontrim | Wedding Dress // Skirt from Modern Dress, modern-dress.com Top custom made by KN Designs, find them on FB | Bridesmaids // Lulus.com and Modern Dress, modern-dress.com | Men’s suites // Milroy’s Tuxedos, milroystuxedos.com | Stationery // Custom Designed by Jenna and Kenzie, Co-Worker | Ceremony Music // Nystrom Productions, nystromproductions.com Reception Music // Standing Hampton, standinghampton.com | Décor Design // Hoop Design by Mary Steele Rentals // Beyond Elegance, beyondelegance.com

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While attending a baseball game for an alumni event for the Peace Corps, That's where Teri locked eyes on Patrick. Luckily Teri’s friend worked with Patrick at the Peace Core headquarters. Her friend was immediately on a mission and played cupid.

When it came time for the proposal Patrick took her back to the place where they exchanged their first “I love yous” surrounded by 100 candlelit luminaries, she immediately said YES. Next, they enjoyed a bottle of champagne, while calling their parents to share the exciting news. The whole proposal was a huge surprise to Teri because she thought they were crashing someone else’s proposal since it was her idea to take the walk!

Patrick was able to put the idea in her head through weeks of hints and slight nudges.

Teri and Patrick’s relaxed personalities came through when they started planning their wedding. They had a colorful, bohemian wedding and asked their guests to put their guard down and try something new. I get your run on with normally, but something doesn't sound right in the sentence.

This meant people who normally rent a motor-home or stay at a hotel were now going glamping, people who never rode the train were now riding one to come across the, people shucking their own organic popcorn who would just microwave Jiffy Pop. Instead of a traditional reception, they wanted their guests to enjoy an intimate weekend with the couple sharing laughter and meaningful

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conversations. They provided meals, accommodations, complete with a hand-built dance floor and altar, which the father of the groom created from recycled temporary school classroom trailers.

It was overall super unique and personal, turning the whole farm into a wedding venue and glamping hotel. With Teri's background in interior design she was able to pull together a one-of-a-kind look, sourcing materials from her business NAFASI interiors.

For the couple, it was a fun experience to dream up the perfect wedding festival and plan 6 different parties for their guests and create different ways for them to have fun and build relationships with each other.

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VENDOR LUST Photographer // CS Photography, facebook.com/csphotographystanton | Videographer // Stang Films, Eric Nelson, stangfilms.com | Venue // Family Farm | Caterer // Christiani's Catering, christianiscatering.com Cake and Dessert // Raquel Pasteleria, raquelpasteleria.com | Floral // PepperHarrow Farm, pepperharrowfarm.com | Hair // Ashley at Elements Salon & Studios, elementssalonandstudios.com Makeup // Beauty of All Faces, beautyofallfaces.com | Wedding Dress // Watters & Wtoo, watters.com/wtoo/products/betty | Men’s suites // The Black Tux, theblacktux.com | Ceremony Music // Graceland College Student Violinists | Reception Music // Steve's Mobile Music, stevesmobilemusic.com Rentals // Des Moines Rental, desmoinesrental.com | Decor // NAFASI Interiors, nafasiinteriors.com Breakfast // Chris Cakes, chriscakes.com

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