Heartland Wedding Ideas — March/April 2017 (Early Spring)

MARCH/APRIL 2017

WATERCOLOR WEDDING

"We planned our wedding in 1.5 months."

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Editors

a letter from our

(and design team!)

Dear couples,

Congratulations on your engagement! We're so excited to be your new editors for Heartland Wedding Ideas and continue to bring you the latest wedding trends and talented vendors that can help bring your wedding vision to life.

With warmer weather on the horizon, we are ready to trade in our velvet and fur for dreamy watercolors and wild flowers. Val Marlene Photography was inspired by a one-of-a-kind watercolor dress and we're so glad she was.

The vendors she pulled together to create her vision was absolutely stunning. (See page 8) You'll surely be inspired.

If you are a bride who has an idea but needs help brining it to life, we're here for you! Or if you need us to point you in the direction of a vendor who matches up with your style. Drop us a line info@heartlandwedding.com.

Don't forget heartlandweddingideas.com as a resource, we continue to update the site with new unique vendors and local weddings every day to help you plan your wedding.

Please remember to submit your wedding to HWI to be featured in the "It's My Big Day" section.

(Find it on our website under "Contact Us".)

You're what makes the magazine great!

XOXO, Alesha & Lisa

COVER PHOTO // VAL MARLENE PHOTOGRAPHY PROFILE SHOTS // JAMIE MILNE MAGAZINE DESIGN // TANDEMHART

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IT’S MY BIG DAY! 22/ HILARY + COLE 24/ PAIGE + GRANT FOR ADDITIONAL INFO CONTACT Lisa Braden or Alesha Burgraff | 515.635.1608 info@heartlandweddingideas.com

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Val Marlene Photography Style Shoot

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When I stumbled upon the GORGEOUS McLeod gown, I knew I needed to photograph that dress and show it off to the world! — Val Duvick

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DRESS: katemcdonaldbridal.com/ collection-item/mcleod/

The main elements of inspiration we wanted to feature were gold foil and watercolor. This came through in the cake, stationery, napkins, depression glass and floral texture. First, the cake

by Jen Ellett 1924 Bake Shop was an amazing portrayal of the dress with a similar watercolor base accented with cascading flecks of gold foil.

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The stationery also nodded to the watercolor style with a custom envelope liner and watercolored florals throughout. Casey, of Bright DeSigns, custom dyed the napkins to tie it all together with the gorgeous depression glassware and of course, the breathtaking florals throughout by Shelly Sarver Designs.

The custom acrylic name pieces and geometric votives reference back to the gold accents and finish the tabletop decor.

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P H OTO GRA PHER Val Marlene Photography, valmarlene.com S UIT Badowers, badowers.com VE NUE Saints Center for Culture and the Arts, saintscenter.com E VENT STYLI N G Bright DeSigns, brightdesignsiowa.com FLO RAL DESI GN Shelly Sarver Designs, shellysarverdesigns.com STATIO NERY DESI GN Stella Carta, stellacarta.com C USTO M STATI ON ERY WATE RCO LOR I N G Claire Sedovic, clairesedovic.com H AIR STYLI N G Brianne Laws, hairbybrianne.com M AKEUP A R TI STRY Makeup by Winter Love, makeupbywinterlove.com C AK E D E S I GN Jen Ellett, 1924 Bake Shop

Saints Center provided the ethereal aesthetic that a dress like the McLeod belongs in. With beams of natural light and the beautiful blue ceiling, the Groom's luxury suit separates, curated by Badowers, pulled everything together in a stunning contrast to the dress!

As if that wasn't romantic enough, Shelly Sarver created the most beautiful hanging floral centerpiece adorned with dangling geometric votives. What a dream to dine under candlelight and floral gorgeousness as you begin the rest of your life as husband and wife!

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VINTAGE CHA I R S & GE O M E TRIC VOTI VES Borrow My Vintage, borrowmyvintage.com ACRYLIC N A ME CA R DS Jenn & Jules Designs, etsy.com/shop/ JennandJulesDesigns C H AIRS & LI N EN S Beyond Elegance, beyondelegance.com D IS H ES & SI LVERWA R E Classic Events & Parties, cep-ia.com RING BOX The Mrs. Box, themrsbox.com RIBBO N Bellame Ribbon Co., bellameribbonco.com 12

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DREAMING OF BEING OUR NEXT COVER BRIDE? Submit your wedding on our website for a chance to be in an upcoming issue or cover bride.

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IOWA STATE

FAIRGROUNDS

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 incomparable Iowa State Fairgrounds, visit iowastatefairgrounds.org or contact Off Season Events at 515.262.3111, ext 282.

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not so secretly

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

Bohemian Lounge Plum Event + Design: Who doesn't love to lounge in rattan, florals, glitter and gold? We do! We also love lounge-style seating vignettes. Have it close to the dance floor so guests can rest and sip in style. plumeventanddesign@gmail.com Photography: Liz Morrow Anchorage, Alaska

Metallic Accents Metallic colors are all the rage this year. Pair your metallics with bright white accents for a contemporary vibe, or pair bold metallics with neutral grays and creams for a beautiful yet daring color combination.

Cake: Jen Ellett 1924 Bake Shop Photography: Val Marlene Photography

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IT’S MY

BIGDAY

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

Big or small.

Boho or rustic chic.

Small budget or unlimited.

And everything in between.

We know you poured your heart and soul into it.

You submit. We publish.

Everyone gawks.

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IT’S MY

BIG

DAY

HILARY + COLE

Just like their engagement, their wedding was intimate — a boy, a girl, some beautiful flowers, a ring and their daughters. After the dress and venue were picked, everything fell into place creating a vintage-inspired, classic wedding. One thing this couple wasn’t worried about was time, they ended up planning everything in a month and a half to avoid a long, drawn out planning process, eliminating stress. Working quickly allowed the couple to be creative and flexible in their decision making. Their family was a huge part of their wedding day coordination as they helped plan, make food and the groom's sister even baked the wedding cake.

It became a wholehearted effort among their closest family and friends, which made the day that much sweeter.

This blush, lace bridal dress!

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The botanical center provided a beautiful backdrop

VENDOR LUST

for their intimate wedding and Vintage Love Rentals created a unique ambiance for their friends and family to celebrate.

The couple has great advice for other people getting married. “A wedding is one day, marriage is forever.

Don’t spend too much time stressing out about the small details. Things are bound to go wrong, but nobody will notice or care. Take as much time to enjoy the process as you can and don’t be afraid to do something that feels “you” instead of traditional or trendy.”

Photography // Lauren Konrad, laurenkonrad.com Ceremony Venue // Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, dmbotanicalgarden.com Caterer // Palmer’s Deli & Market, palmersdeliandmarket.com Ceremony Reception // Vintage Love Rentals, vintageloverentals.com

When looking at their pictures, I would say they have it figured out.

"Vintage Love Rentals was so accommodating and helpful on such a short timeline."

Cake/Dessert // Dakotah’s Cakes, facebook.com/ dakotahscakes Floral // CamBam Custom Floral, cambamcustomfloral.com Hair/Make-up // Kati Douglas, Blush DSM, blushdsm.com

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PAIGE + GRANT High school sweethearts, long distance lovers, ended with a getaway proposal.

Overlooking Duluth, Minnesota from Enger Tower the couple was engaged. Luckily for Paige, Grant had hired a photographer to capture the moment along with some celebration photos. They ended the evening with dinner and wine while texting their family and friends with their exciting news.

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Paige knew where she wanted to get married and Grant agreed that it was absolutely perfect. A good old fashioned backyard wedding provided a lush backdrop for this couple to say their “I do’s”. Her parent's yard paired perfectly with their relaxed, romantic, bohemian wedding vibes. Personal touches were very important for the couple, including custom paper goods and florals. The best part of the wedding planning was collaborating with family members to bring their vision to life. Paige enjoyed planning with her mom, step-mom and future mother-in-law for wedding ideas. Grant's family showcased their woodworking talents by creating an arch for the couple to get married under and a backdrop for their dessert table.

The help from their family allowed the couple to stay stress-free and enjoy their big day. Their favorite part was looking out at the tables and chairs to see all their loved ones that had traveled near and far. “If you have a dream for what you want, the people you love will make it happen for you.”

VENDOR LUST Photographer // Katie Lindgren Photography, katielindgren.com | Videographer // Lauren McDonald Videography, laurenmcd.wixsite.com/laurenmcdonald | Venue // Pleima backyard: Pella, Iowa Caterer // Central College Catering | Cake/Dessert // InspireU Bakeshop & Catering and Cranberry Scone Bakery | Floral // Shelly Sarver Designs, shellysarverdesigns.com | Hair/Make-up // Kasey Zylstra: DSM Salon & Spa, Hannah Forsythe: Adara Salon | Dresses/Suits // Bride: Che Bella (Minneapolis), Bridesmaids: Jenny Yoo from Bella Bridesmaids, Suits: Halderstadt’s | Stationary/Calligraphy // KHenri, khenri.com Music // Josh Visser, pelladj.com | Rentals/Transportation // Pella Rental & Sales

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