Heartland Wedding Ideas Sept/Oct Issue 2021 (Fall)

SEPT/OCT 2021

IT'S MY BIG DAY

STYLED SHOOT

TROPICAL FA R M H O U S E

EMILY + ROGER

NOT SO SECRETLY

OBSESSED:

W H AT 'S YOU R ST RAP ST Y L E ?

MOLLIE + TREVOR

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EDITORS' LETTER

How is fall already here!? We are sad to see summer go, but looking forward to the season of change and everything that comes with it. Cooler temps, yes please! Routines, yes please!

Football and tailgating, yes please!

When Jillian of A Memorable Event of Iowa showed us her colorful styled shoot, we were IN! She blended rustic and tropical seamlessly. We love color, and thers's so much, you can't help but smile. Each wedding pro added a special touch to this tropical farmhouse theme.

Our first feature wedding in "It's My Big Day," is Emily + Roger. Have you heard of McDreamy? You'll understand once you read their love story. This wedding had a lastminute change that would freak most couples out, but luckily for Emily she had an all-star team that made it all come together, changes and all. In one week they flipped the wedding from a venue to the couple's backyard and we are stunned with the results.

The second wedding is Mollie + Trevor's vows. This couple knows how to have fun and we couldn't get enough of the bride's outfit and hair changes! She gets an A+ in styling and her bridal dress tops our best dressed list. Besides the looks, their reception venue was a stunning backdrop to fit their vibe perfectly.

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30-35 I T ' S M Y B I G D AY : MOLLIE + TREVOR

We hope this issue inspires you and that you find Heartland Wedding Ideas as a helpful resource for planning your wedding. And, don't forget to sign up to be a part of our "I Do" Crew! You'll get the magazine FREE by mail and count down to your exact wedding day with additional tips and resources from us.

Happy fall, y'all!

X OX O,

A lesha & Lisa

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Tropical Farmhouse You don't typically see palm fronds in Iowa's countryside, but we're awestruck over this playful one-of-a-kind styled shoot!

Inspired by the colors of summertime, Jillian Stallman, who owns A Memorable Event of Iowa, turned up the tropical vibes with vibrant hues and leafy-green florals and Carper Vineyard and Winery set a perfectly rustic stage. The unexpected combination embraces tropical and farmhouse elements to effortlessly blend the two worlds into one. We can’t get over the dreamy staycation vibes.

Best of all, Jillian prioritized incorporating design, floral, and decor elements that are functional, affordable, and applicable to real-world wedding planning.

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The anticipation of the first look is everything!

MEET THE WEDDING PROS: Design/Coordination/Decor: A Memorable Event of Iowa Photographer: Amanda Basteen Photography Venue: Carper Vineyard and Winery Florals: PepperHarrow Farm Hair and Makeup: Hailey Paige (Draper) Dress: Perry Bridal Tux: Mr. B Dance Foor: Rhum Productions

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The contrast of the bright silk draping and the raw edges of the wooden pergola creates an unexpected pop of color!

We can almost feel the baja breeze.

Nestled just outside of Norwalk, Carper Vineyard & Winery feels like a private escape. Its outdoor patio is surrounded by ponds, lush vineyards, and rolling hills, and sets the perfect backdrop for weddings of any size or style.

Venue Carper Vineyard and Winery

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Dance Floor Rhum Productions

Wedding Dress Perry Bridal

Using baskets for floral arrangements is a creative way to vary heights and textures. The chargers and runner make this King's Table feel especially grand.

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Believe it or not, these beautiful wide-open flowers are tulips! This twist on traditional tulips creates an interesting, more tropical vibe.

Floral PepperHarrow Farm

Guest seating is written on tropical leaves!

Design & Decor A Memorable Event Iowa

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Tropical plants — like palms, monstera, bird of paradise, and yucca — add interesting textures and layers of green. And, YES, you can use tropical plants in Iowa!

Neon from Mariglow Neon

Amanda Basteen Photography

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Suit from Mr. B

Hair & Makeup Hailey Paige (Draper)

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obsessed NOT S O SECR ETLY

It's that new trend, that "pin-worthy" thing we can’t stop thinking about or that wedding pro who stands out from the crowd. See everything we're obsessing about right here and on Pinterest.com/HeartlandWed

WHAT'S YOUR STRAP STYLE? Featuring Perry Bridal

The choices in wedding gowns can seem overwhelming; where do you even begin?! Have you considered your style of straps? YES, straps! It sounds small, but each gives a unique look to your dress and can help you start to decide.

Strapless, spaghetti, thin, thick, cap, off the shoulder, or even sleeves — each creates a unique look for your dress.

When you're ready to find that perfect fit, visit the

Perry Bridal

experts at Perry Bridal. They're ordering new looks and

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styles all the time and can help you find what works for you. Browse the showroom, or let one of their stylists suggest dresses based on your body type and personal style. And their team is ready to help with your perfect

perrybridalboutique.com See more of Perry Bridal at HeartlandWeddingIdeas.com

fit, too, with their on-staff alterations. Say yes to your dress at Perry Bridal!

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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. And we want to feature it!

EMILY + ROGER

MOLLIE + TREVOR

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Mimosas and matching robes are must, right?!

Ever dream of falling in love with a physician

Emily adores the Christmas season. So when

with McDreamy hair and blue eyes? Well,

the couple planned to visit family around

that dream is reality for Emily. She is a nurse

Kansas City for the holidays, dinner and a

and one day, she paged Roger, a brand-new

photo in front of the giant Christmas tree

physician, to help with a patient and she

at Union Station was a must. It was the

was instantly smitten. “I paged him and two

perfect opportunity for Roger to propose.

minutes later I heard from behind me, ‘Are

While they had never specifically discussed

you Emily?’ I turned around and looked up to

engagement or marriage, Emily said she

his big blue eyes and brown McDreamy hair.

knew Roger was her person. When he

I blinked a few times and finally replied,

proposed she was absolutely surprised

‘....yes,’” explained Emily. For the next

and overjoyed. Being there to visit family,

eight months, she was charmed by every

Roger rented the entire top floor of the train

interaction with Roger and even told her

station restaurant so everyone could enjoy a

friends “I made eye contact with Roger

wonderful engagement party that night.

today, we’re basically getting married.” On Cinco de Mayo, she asked him out and the rest is history. What a fairytale romance!

For the wedding, Emily wanted a more modern, minimalist feel. At first during the pandemic, their wedding plans weren’t

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Cambria Shelley, the wedding photographer, captured the beautiful backyard wedding

affected until about a week before. Guideline changes left them with venues that only allowed around 10 people. Fortunately, their wedding coordinator, Casey Kane from Bright DeSigns, was able to save the special day by moving all festivities to the couple’s backyard.

“All of our vendors were so amazing and flexible with the changes made a week prior

with the love and support from all the guests. Emily said Cambria is absolutely a dream come true and captured their love story so beautifully. The photos showcased the lovely white roses accenting the tent, lights surrounding the happy faces and unforgettable moments for the couple to cherish forever.

to our wedding day,” Emily said. “We cannot

Emily and Roger had so many small details

thank them enough!”

planned for their day. From a Harry Potter

With immediate family and close friends, the entire event was spectacular. Everyone that attended helped make the wedding special by helping with set up, planning, and more.

The bridesmaids wore shades of dark green

quote about weddings, to a Heaven Table honoring loved ones who had passed, to Emily wearing her late mom’s wedding dress to the rehearsal dinner, the entire event was filled with heartfelt celebration.

that matched the color scheme of the entire

While their plans completely flipped a week

wedding including the incredible florals.

before their wedding, Emily and Roger

Emily walked down the aisle to a neon sign

created their dream wedding. No matter

surrounded by a greenery wall wearing a

the changes and challenges, it’s all about

timeless gown with jewels highlighting the

marrying the love of your life.

straps and back of the dress.

The couple's black and white blindfolds created a extra cute first look!

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This deep forest green is a gorgous color to accent a fall wedding.

A week before their wedding, Emily and Roger had to move the wedding to their backyard due to the pandemic. It made for an even more intimate and spectacular night!

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LED Neon is the latest wedding craz! It's earth friendly and affordable!

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Florals and greenery can be a simple and beautiful accent to any cake.

E M ILY + RO G ER

WEDDI N G M O OD W E DDI NG ST YL E BACKYARD, MINIMAL, MODERN

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VE ND O R LU ST Photographer Cambria Shelley Videographer Diamond Label Films Ceremony Couple's backyard | Caterer Catered by Charlotte | Hair Thompson & Co Dessert DeLuxe Bakery | Wedding Dress Alice in Ivory | Menswear The Black Tux Bridesmaid Dresses Their choice! | Floral Hy-Vee, Nicole Reisen Stationery Noted Design | Planner Casey Kane from Bright DeSigns | Neon Brite Lite | Rentals Unique Events and Borrow My Vintage | Greenery Wall Ash and Gray Rentals

Heaven Table honoring loved ones who have passed away.

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We are officially obsessed with this dress.

The collar! The sleeves! And most of all, the meaning! Mollie wore her grandmother’s dress for the ceremony as a way to celebrate her grandparents' 58-years of love.

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We can't get enough of these pink ruffle peep toe shoes.

Designed by the bride!

Timeless. Unique. Memorable. All of these words could describe Mollie and Trevor’s spectacular wedding. The event made everyone smile for hours over the love and celebration of the happy couple.

Mollie and Trevor met through mutual friends who matched on Tinder. While their friends weren’t a good match, it did mean Trevor and Mollie had a chance to meet. Ten days later, they started dating! When it was finally time for Trevor to propose, it was known as “Operation Sparkle,” to keep the surprise from Mollie. Trevor made sure family and friends were all in town when he popped the question on Mollie’s family porch swing. Once screaming "Yes!" and alerting the neighbors, all gathered at Mollie’s parents house for an engagement party complete with a mini wedding cake!

With the goal of a classic and timeless wedding, Mollie took inspiration from her grandmother’s wedding dress. She decided to wear the dress for the ceremony as a way to include tradition and celebrate her grandparents' 58-years of love. Altered by Felicia Couture, the dress had small lace details along the sleeves and an incredible collar that tied the look together. One of Mollie’s most memorable moments was leaving the ceremony in her grandmother’s gown as everyone tossed flower petal confetti on the newlyweds.

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The reception was held at The River Center in Des Moines. The couple was actually the first

After wearing her vintage dress, Mollie

to book the new atrium side of the venue. The

decided to do a complete style change for the

space matched perfectly with the style of their

reception. After changing out of her classic

wedding and allowed lots of space for dancing

pink peep toes and into glass heeled lace-ups,

all night long. The center has a long stairway

Mollie replaced her traditional pearl earrings

that the couple trickled down as husband and

with dangling crystals. Her transformation

wife when announced at the reception.

was complete when she literally "let her hair down" and was ready to party! Guests were completely surprised when the two made their grand entrance as a married couple.

Before the wedding, Trevor was given the advice to just look around at all the people in the same place and take a moment to truly see the celebration of their love. With

By combining vintage and modern styles,

people from all over the nation, Mollie and

the decor included antiques, like flower

Trevor were grateful to take a moment and

stands and wedding cake toppers paired with

see all the smiles and love surrounding them

tapered candles in glass cylinders, as well as

as newlyweds.

clean color schemes for signs and stationery.

For florals, Mollie worked with White Willow Events, who created gorgeous centerpieces with peonies and roses for an elegant look.

White Willow Events was an even bigger hit with Trevor because they left the couple a Casey's breakfast pizza in their hotel room!

It was the perfect end to the night.

Another detail that made the wedding was the photobooth by SnapXP. The couple and their guests loved the selfie stand that allowed people to take fun photos all night long. The photos even had a customizable graphic that said “Mollie + Trevor” for a more personal touch. With a great ring light around the camera, it was easy for guests to take bright, beautiful photos and they could share them straight to their phones. It was a fun way to capture the event and get instant pictures.

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Take me to church!

Delicate details, like photos on the bouquet, honored Mollie's grandparents' love story.

We love an outfit and hair change!

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WEDDI N G M O OD W E DDI NG ST YL E TIMELESS, VINTAGE, GLAM

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VE ND O R LU ST PREMIER HEARTLAND WEDDING IDEAS' VENDORS

Menswear Halberstadt's Photobooth SnapXP ALL VENDORS: Photographer Kiana Grant This vintage cake topper is so sweet!

Photography | Videographer Masterson Media Ceremony St. Ambrose Cathedral | Reception The River Center | Caterer Trellis | Cake Family friend | Floral, Event Planning & Decor White Willow Events Hair Blush Parlour Salon (First Look) Sierra Higgason (Second Look) Wedding Dresses Grandmother's re-work Dress: Felicia Couture, Reception dress: Rhylan Lang Bridal, by Made With Love Stationery Bride | Jewelry/Accessories Haute Bride | Ceremony Music One Woman Symphony, Genevieve Salamone Reception Music Select Entertainment, DJ Cubbie Transportation Luxxor Party Bus | Officiant Father John Ludwig | Hotels Residence Inn

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Having fun with SnapXP's Selfie Stand!

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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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