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Roller Rīnk Elopement
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Editors
a letter from our
(and design team!) Dear couples,
Congratulations on your engagement! As you plan your wedding we hope that our March/April issue will provide a source of inspiration. With the nice weather around the corner, wedding season is almost here and we couldn't be more excited! Here's a peek at this issue: A nostalgic childhood activity becomes the perfect wedding venue on pp. 8 – 13. We love how AS SEEN ON M.E. brought together some amazing vendors to create a one-of-a-kind look and theme! We hope that you were able to attend The Des Moines Wedding Show and meet some amazing vendors. If you weren't able to attend you can see the highlights and get a list of all the incredible vendors. (pp. 14 – 17) See what we're Obsessed with on p. 18. Maggie and Jake's wedding at Des Moines Botanical Garden provided a perfect backdrop for their bohemian theme. We love how Maggie personalized their big day with special touches, including a ring quilt. (pp. 20 – 26) Make sure to check out HeartlandWeddingIdeas.com for additional content and more of our recommended vendors. Good luck with all your planning and please remember to submit your wedding to HWI to be featured in It's My Big Day. Find it on our website under "Contact Us". We can't wait to share your beautiful day! XOXO, Alesha & Lisa
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20 – 26/ MAGGIE+ JAKE
FOR ADDITIONAL INFO CONTACT Lisa Braden or Alesha Burgraff | 515.635.1608 info@heartlandweddingideas.com
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PHOTO BY GRACE T. PHOTOGRAPHY
OUTDOOR CEREMONY SPACE • RECEPTION VENUE • CORPORATE PARTIES
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SAINTS CENTER FOR CULTURE AND THE ARTS
Located in Stuart, Iowa Just 30 minutes west of Des Moines, IA
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Roller Rink
Elopement
MODELS: LACY J. BRUNNETTE A.K.A BUN BEHIND THE BAR & JEFF NAPLES A.K.A BEARD BEHIND THE BAR 8
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Can you think of anything better than a roller rink wedding?! EVENT STYLING: Candy, pizza, disco ball and AS SEEN ON M.E. asseenon.me "couples skate!" ATOMIC GARAGE CLOTHING
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wild about flowers
PHOTOGRAPHY: FIGMENT ART & PHOTO CO. figmentartphoto.com VENUE: SKATE NORTH skatenorthdsm.com FLOWERS: PLUM EVENT + DESIGN eventplum.com/about.phtml MAKEUP ARTIST: MEGHAN CAMPBELL HAIR: COALESCE SALON (SAMANTHA GALLO)
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sweet on you!
we're better toge
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a couple that skates together, stays together
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wedding DES MOINES
SHOW
Thank you to over 400 registered
brides who attended our first Des Moines
Wedding Show. We hope you were inspired and able to make connections with our featured wedding professionals. We are already planning the next show and look forward to bringing you even more in 2019! For more wedding inspiration and to stay in touch throughout the year, follow the Des Moines Wedding Show on Facebook and Instagram! – G IN A & RYA N
THANK YOU TO THE 2018 SPONSORS:
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dmscottishrite.org
desmoinessocialclub.org
hyperionfc.com
Show Sponsor
Entertainment Sponsor
VIP Reception Sponsor
aarons.com
barnes-place.com
Groom's Lounge
Show Sponsor
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Photography: Christopher Maharry
H IGH LIGH TS FROM THE 2018 D E S M O INE S W EDDING SHOW !
Celebrity guest: Christopher Straub, Fashion Designer, Project Runway Season 6
Vendor feature: Iowa Rent-A-Cake
Signature Cocktail Sampling: Your Private Bartender
Large designer vignettes: Modern Dress, Iowa Rent-A-Cake, Shelly Sarver Designs & Floral
Vendor feature: Macy Marie Photography and Borrow My Vintage
Groom's Lounge
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Special vendor feature: Monogram dance floor by Unique Events
Special vendor feature: Rotating champagne tree by Unique Events
Guests enjoyed meeting vendors and free entertainment
Multiple levels of vendors
VIP Vendor Reception Wines: Hyperion Field Club Catering: Cyd's Catering
Majestic Limo chauffeured show attendees from parking garage to front doors of Scottish Rite
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Thanks to all the 2018 vendors! Absolute Music DJ Service
Khenri Designs (invitations)
Bindery 1
Machine Shed
absolutemusicdj.com
khenri.com
bindery1.com
machineshed.com
Black Tie Beats
Macy Marie Photography
Borrow My Vintage
Maharry Photography
blacktiebeats.com
macymariephoto.com
borrowmyvintage.com
maharryphotography.com
Country Lane Lodge
Majestic Limo & Coach
Creative Concepts Photography
Make it Happen Events
countrylanelodgeiowa.com
creativeconceptsiowa.com
Designed by Kanya Marie kanyamarie.com
Doherty's Floral Studio dohertysflowers.com
DMACC/Maytag Building
majesticlimo.com
makeithappendsm.com
Modern Boudoir
modernboudoirphoto.com
Modern Dress
modern-dress.com
Nystrom Productions
dmaccconferencecenter.org/facility.asp#maytag
nystromproductions.com
Estilo Salon
One Source Events
estilosalon.com
Event Decorators of Iowa eventdecoratorsofiowa.com
Genevieve Salamone (symphony)
onesourceevents.com
Pure Bridal
purebridaliowa.com
Ramada Inn, Airport
genevievesalamone.com
wyndhamhotels.com/ramada
Halberstadt's Men's Clothiers
Rev. Jamie Lynn
Hampton Inn West Des Moines
Sara Robinson Video
Heartland Wedding Ideas
Scottish Rite Consistory
Hotel Renovo
Shelly Sarver Designs
halberstadts.com/weddings
hamptoninn3.hilton.com
heartlandweddingideas.com
hotelrenovo.com
Indie Floral
www.indiefloral.com
Iowa Rent-A-Cake iowarentacake.com
Ink & Oak
toadilydivine.com
sararobinsonvideo.com
dmscottishrite.org
shellysarverdesigns.com
TandemHart
tandemhart.com
The District Venue
districtvenueankeny.com
The English Rose
inkandoakcalligraphy.com
theenglishrosedsm.com
Johnny's Italian Steakhouse/Double Tree
Unique Events of Iowa
Johnny's Italian Steakhouse/ Holiday Inn West Des Moines
Your Private Bartender
johnnysitaliansteakhouse.com/des-moines
uniqueeventsiowa.com
yourprivatebartender.net
johnnysitaliansteakhouse.com/west-des-moines
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Obsessed
It’s that new trend, that pin worthy thing we just can’t stop thinking about! See what we’re obsessed about in this issue. Want more? Find us on Pinterest.com/HeartlandWed
Mother Nature
Living in Iowa, we can plan all we want, but sometimes the weather doesn't cooperate. This couple embraced standing in a downpour to get the shot. Proving that sometimes the weather can create a breathtaking backdrop. Lucky for this couple their photographer had a vision. This photo is absolute magic! View the rest of Laura's portfolio at laurawillsphotography.com. Photography: Laura Wills Photography Bride & Groom: Kevin and Riane (Menardi) Morrison Venue: Rollins Mansion Bride's Dress: Wtoo brand from Bridal Boutique, DSM Florals: Shelly Sarver Designs
VENDOR SPOTLIGHT:
MILROY'S TUXEDO As a fashion leader in the industry, Milroy’s Tuxedos is proud of its reputation for dressing people in the newest formal wear fashions featuring the styles, colors and fit our brides and grooms demand. We love the personalized shopping experience you'll get to help you find the perfect suit or tuxedo for your big day. Their sales associates will help make sure your bridal party gets fitted properly and gives you the seamless service you deserve. Website: milroystuxedos.com Phone: 515.270.2460 Email: DesMoines5@MilroysTuxedos.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.
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MAGGIE + JAKE Maggie and Jake became friends while in college. It wasn’t until after college and staying in contact with their mutual friend Tyler, that the couple began dating long distance, Des Moines to Memphis. It only took a year and Jake moved back to Des Moines to be with Maggie. It came without question, that Tyler would be the best man at their wedding. And it was also friends that helped keep Jake’s proposal a secret as they all drove up for 7 hours to Ely, Minnesota. Jake got down on one knee as the sun set across the lake and then the couple spent the long weekend celebrating with all of them up north. Some of the early planning elements helped Maggie style their wedding day. The Des Moines Botanical Garden was the perfect first step in that plan, with all its lush tropical and succulent plants. Finding her dress by Rue de Seine and a macramé backdrop for the ceremony, she knew she wanted a warm, boho feel.
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And so many personal, family touches were throughout their day. Maggie wore her great-great-grandmother’s amethyst ring. The bible used during the ceremony was Maggie’s grandfather’s given to him by his parents in 1937. And Maggie’s mom gave them a Double Wedding Ring quilt that was started by Maggie’s great-grandmother in 1930 and finished by her mother. It’s so special to have the things that make the day truly yours. After the ceremony, instead of leaving for pictures, the couple decided to stay for the cocktail hour It made for even more time to enjoy the company of their guests. That’s so important on a day that can go so fast. Maggie tells us, “Be present and appreciate every moment. Meditation during the planning process helped me from being overwhelmed. And it helped me to truly take in every moment and detail of our big day.” SE E ALL O F MAG G IE & JAKE' S WE D D ING VE NDORS ON PAG E 27 !
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We heart the back of her dress! VENDOR LUST Photographer // Logan Clement Photography, loganclement.com | Videographer // Stang Films, stangfilms.com Ceremony and Reception Venue // Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, dmbotanicalgarden.com | Caterer // Trellis Catering, portofdsm.com/site/trellis-catering | Cake or Dessert // Creme, cremecupcake.com | Floral // Shelly Sarver Designs, shellysarverdesigns.com | Hair & Makeup // Salon Spa W, Anna & Lauren, salonspaw.com Wedding Dress // Rue de Seine Blake Gown, A & Bé Bridal Shop, aandbebridalshop.com | Bridesmaids // Lulu’s, lulus.com | Men’s suites // The Backroom, thebackroomclothing.com | Stationery // Vistaprint.com | Jewelry // Anglo, anglodiamond.com | Ceremony Music // One Woman Symphony, genevievesalamone.com | Reception Music // ASE DJ, aspecialeventdj.com | Rentals // CK Design Co., facebook.com/CKDesignCo/ | Trolley // Absolute Transportation, prpartylines.com | Rehearsal Dinner // Hyperion Field Club, hyperionfc.com
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