Real Weddings | Brooke & Luke

One of our recent vintage weddings was for a special couple, Brooke & Luke.  Their reception was held at the Temple for the Performing Arts in downtown Des Moines. This couple was very specific about the vintage vibe they wanted for the day and even brought in many items from their parent's homes.  There were boxes everywhere!  Old books, bottles, tin cans, milk bottles, milk glass, old tea cups and vintage plates; every little detail one can only imagine.  It was a very detailed bride that even requested the adorable raw cotton balls that were featured throughout the design.   We had so much fun styling!

For this couple's escort card display, we used a vintage farm door with chicken wire and adorable shutters, using clothespins to attach the cards to the door.  Since this was located in the front hall with other vintage items, their entrance became a very welcoming place that instantly transported their guests to another era and set the mood for the entire evening.

For their guest book, Brooke and her family acquired two vintage typewriters so that guests could type out their well-wishes - library love done right!  During dinner, our staff changed the social hour area into a wonderful vintage dessert lounge, which included delicious desserts from Cache, a coffee bar complete with vintage tea cups and saucers, two lounge areas and a photo booth.  Does it get any more fun?

Congrats Brooke and Luke!



Brooke & Luke's Wedding Notes:
Ceremony Site | St Ambrose Cathedral 
Reception Site | Temple for the Performing Arts
Caterer | Embassy Club
Desserts | Cache Bake Shoppe
Florals | cynwhd b. designs
Rentals | UBetts Rental & Design
DJ | LNS Sounds
Photographer | Inspired Images
Transportation | Absolute Transportation
Photo Booth | The Traveling Photo Booth

- Emma L. Barden