Heartland Wedding Ideas — Sept/Oct 2019 (Fall)

SEPT/OCT 2019

IT'S MY BIG DAY HANNAH + OBI KIERA + LANDON

STYLED SHOOT

THE MOODY ROMAnTIC

BRENTON SKATING PLAZA

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EDITORS' LETTER Can you believe it's already Fall?! Even though it took forever for summer to arrive, we're always ready for our favorite season. We hope you checked everything off your summer bucket list!

No matter where you are in your planning stages, we have you covered! This issue is packed with amazing wedding vendors to help you bring your vision to life.

Starting with our moody, romantic styled shoot at Teachout Events in the East Village. Photographer Austin Day showcases amazing details and unique touches curated by Bliss Events & Staffing. The design is eclectic classic with a fun, contemporary twist.

See pages 8–12 for this unique styled shoot.

Next, it's everyone's favorite section, "It's My Big Day," where we feature real Iowa weddings. You'll get to see how it all comes together. We start with Kiera + Landon's country club I-do's with stunning blooms by Bella Flora Event Design. We love all the details this couple thought of and Grace T. Photography captured it all! Featured on pages 19–23.

8 -12 ST Y L E D S H O OT: T H E M O O DY R O M A N T I C

19-23 I T ' S M Y B I G D AY : KIERA + LANDON

24-27 I T ' S M Y B I G D AY : HANNAH + OBI

Finally, we close the magazine with Hannah + Obi's lush I-do's at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. When you look at these photos by KMP Photography, you will smile seeing the love and personality pour from this couple. See pages 24–27.

And remember HeartlandWeddingIdeas.com is an excellent resource for planning your big day. Check out our vendor lust pages for the best professionals in the wedding industry. Until next time, happy planning!

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PHOTO BY GRACE T. PHOTOGRAPHY

OUTDOOR CEREMONY SPACE • RECEPTION VENUE • CORPORATE PARTIES

CAMBRIDGE, IOWA WWW.WHITEOAKCHATEAU.COM • 515.367.7933

PHOTO BY KEY OF A STUDIOS

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VENDOR SPOTLIGHT

With blooms that will have your heart swooning, Chasity and her team at Antheia create unique floral arrangements with a modern touch. They can design your wedding florals with a variety of fresh-cut flowers as well as succulents, air plants, green and blooming potted plants, even faux flowers.

You can stop by in person at their shop in the heart of the

DESIGN YOUR WEDDING FLORAL

East Village and pick up a little something for yourself. Or attend one of their floral classes with your bridesmaids for a unique take on a shower or bachelorette party!

Chasity and her team are ready to

(515) 868-1788 theflowergalleria.com antheia@theflowergalleria.com 412 E. 5th Street, Des Moines

help with all your floral needs.

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Honor the talented wedding professionals who helped create your 2019 wedding

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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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styled shoot by:

Photographer: AUSTIN DAY Event Styling: BLISS EVENTS + STAFFING COMPANY Venue: TEACHOUT EVENTS Floral Designs: TRUE VINE COMPANY Bridal Attire: BRIDAL ELEGANCE DSM Menswear: MILROY'S TUXEDOS Cake: MOLLY'S CUPCAKES Jewelry: LEONA RUBY Jumpsuit: AIMEE Farm Table/Benches + Champagne Flutes: CLASSIC EVENTS + PARTIES Flateware, Linens, Cocktail Tables: BEYOND ELEGANCE Catering: THE GIRLS CATERING

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Soft romantic accents on the dress's shoulder straps contrast perfectly with this industrial atmosphere.

BRIDAL ELEGANCE

The luxurious linens in “smoke”.

BEYOND ELEGANCE

Decadent three-tier cake covered in chocolate ganache with gold accents. Do we need to say anymore?

MOLLY'S CUPCAKES

The statement piece in this styled shoot was the large asymmetrical greenery wallscape.

TRUE VINE COMPANY

Eclectic classic with a fun, contemporary twist.

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A hidden gem in the East Village of Des Moines, Iowa.

TEACHOUT EVENTS

Capturing moments and details the couple will relish.

PHOTOGRAPHER AUSTIN DAY

Champagne adds class and festivity to every occasion.

CLASSIC EVENTS + PARTIES

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Stylish fashion & goreous jewelry for every occasion AIMEE // LEONA RUBY

A classic tuxedo always looks handsome.

MILROY'S TUXEDOS

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VENDOR SPOTLIGHT

U ND E R THE CA NOPY

AT BRENTON SKATING PLAZA

This unique spot with its 160 feet of canopy, spans the grounds of Brenton Skating Plaza. Open May through October, it creates the perfect cover for an outdoor spring, summer or fall wedding.

You rarely find a location that's a blend of fresh Iowa air with the city vibe. The Canopy at Brenton Skating Plaza sits right in the middle of it all, where Downtown, Historic East Village and the Des Moines River all meet. This venue offers spectacular views of the Downtown Des Moines skyline with winding river trails and is within walking distance of hotels, boutiques, restaurants and nightlife.Â

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The Canopy is a blank canvas, with rentals that include tables, chairs and 7,200 square feet of space to design.

The Brenton team is ready to help you create your perfect day!

BOOK YOUR WEDDING TODAY

(515) 286-4914 brentonplaza.com Email Robbin McClelland to book: rmcclelland@downtownDSMUSA.com

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Photo: Grace T. Photography

A Custom Wedding Day Glow CUSTOM AIRBRUSH TANNING | UV-FREE | VEGAN | PARTIES AVAILABLE

TANIQUE WEST DES MOINES | 800 S 50th St. Suite 100 ANKENY | OPENING SEPTEMBER 2019 | 1515 SW Main St. Suite 109 www.taniquedsm.com | @tanique.dsm

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IT’S MY DAY

Big

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.

HANNAH + OBI

And we want to feature it!

KIERA + LANDON

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

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GA RD E N I DO'S

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We can't get enough of this floral archway by Bella Flora Event Design.

Freshman year of college Kiera and Landon began to run into each other alot throughout their pre-med program. Between classes and mutual friends, they saw each other all the time. It wasn't until they left the country for a study abroad program in Costa Rica that they really got to know one another. And as they say, the rest was history.

Because both Kiera and Landon are medical students, their lives continue to keep them on their toes. The proposal was a huge surprise for Kiera who was specializing to be a foot and ankle surgeon, she always wanted to see an open-heart surgery. With that in mind, Landon went to work planning their special moment. Early one morning, Landon set up a shadowing opportunity to watch an open-heart surgery.

“At the end of the surgery, Landon pretended to faint, and when I went to help him, he was on one knee!” said the bride.

With a classic garden-themed wedding, they wanted something that would remain timeless and memorable. The traditions between their families were also on display throughout their big day. Kiera’s family always had cigars at major events, so what better way to keep the tradition going than a cigar bar at the reception. She also wore her great grandmother’s ring as her ‘something old.’ “She passed away when I was young, but she was with me on my wedding day,” said Kiera. And both of their HEART LANDWEDDINGIDEAS.COM

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fathers are firemen, so they had an antique firetruck outside with their dad’s bunker coats to bring their families together as one.

Their busy lives waited for no one, especially on their wedding day. As busy medical students, any time they get to spend with each other is precious and they wanted vendors who could help them focus on time with each other, family, and friends. “Our photographer, Grace, answered all my calls and emails to offer so much reassurance to create the timeline for the whole day,” said Kiera. And with the phenomenal work of Bella Flora Event Design, they created flower arrangements that made Kiera's dreams come true. “They even had the bouquets ready early so I could make any last minute’s changes if I wanted to.” Kiera and Landon’s day was filled with love and happiness because of their friends and family coming together to celebrate their love. And none of this could have been possible if it was not for the help they had along the way.

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We ADORE this cake topper!

Keep your young guests busy with coloring sheets and crayons!

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

PREMIER HEARTLAND WEDDING IDEAS VENDORS:

Floral and Decor: Bella Flora Event Design Photographer Grace T. Photography | Ceremony & Reception Venue Glen Oaks Country Club | Catering Glen Oaks Country Club | Hair Brinda Shea and Kim Houfe | Makeup All Dolled Up Makeup Designs – Allissa Mathias Tan Bronze 515 | Wedding Dress Weddings by Design – Essense of Australia | Bridesmaid Dresses Weddings by Design – Bill Levkoff | Menswear Weddings by Design – Ike Behar | Rings The Diamond Center – Janesville Wisconsin | DJ Complete Weddings and Events | Stationery Invitations by Dawn and Etsy | Officiant Rev. Dr. Randy Ehrhardt from WDMCC | Ceremony Music Hunter Floyd – cello HEART LANDWEDDINGIDEAS.COM

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HANNAH + OBI

BOTANICAL WEDDING “I said I would NEVER meet a guy online, let alone my husband,” Hannah told us.

“But here we are. Thank goodness for technology, and Bumble, specifically,” Hannah laughs.

After many dates and great memories later, Obi was ready to propose. They had a busy weekend, and by the end of it, Hannah was exhausted. “All I wanted was to order pizza and be in sweats!” Instead, Obi insisted they go to their first date night restaurant. As soon as they sat down, Obi couldn’t stop professing his love for Hannah. Without warning, he stood up and asked Hannah to stand too. Hannah thought, “Wait, you begged me to come on a date, and now we’re leaving before we even order?!” In an instant, Obi was on one knee and was asking Hannah to marry 24

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We love a good first look!

The inside print of Obi's jacket is soooo GOOD, curtesy of Skeffington's Formalwear.

him. She said YES, and the restaurant

And we have to talk about that jumpsuit!

erupted! The rest of the night was spent

When we saw Hannah in it, we were dying!

sharing their exciting news.

It’s a beautiful modern take on a wedding

The couple knew they wanted their day centered around friends and family. So they started with a sunrise wedding at the Botanical center, quickly followed by brunch at Vino209 and a party at Smash

dress. “And, better yet, it only cost $78!”

Hannah told us. And now we were on the floor. Stunned. And Stunning. We love that Hannah broke tradition and followed her sense of style.

Park. “We had a ball!” ;) It was all to enjoy

“We could write an entire essay on how

a fun-filled day with the people they love.

incredible it was to work with Kendra

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Personalized gifts like this make us cry!

We love this DRONE shot by KMP Photography.

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PREMIER HEARTLAND WEDDING IDEAS VENDOR:

Photographer KMP Photography Videographer Leah Rose Productions | Ceremony Venue Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden | Reception Venue Vino209 and Smash Park | Cake or Dessert Scratch Cupcakery | Floral The Rustic Rose | Bridal Attire Lulus | Menswear Skeffington's Formalwear | Officiant Dan Berry (Cornerstone Family Church) 26

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and KMP Photography,” Hannah said.

“Some of the best advice we clung to

From their engagement (see the photos

while planning for our wedding was,

online!), to their wedding day, she

‘Spend more time preparing for the

exceeded every expectation. Along

marriage than you do planning for the

with Leah Rose Productions for video

wedding day,’” It’s so true. We love that

and The Rustic Rose with a gorgeous

Hannah and Obi lived that throughout

bouquet, Hannah’s dream for her day

the process and it showed in all the time

was complete.

they were able to spend with the people that matter most.

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