Iowa Love - Samantha and Paul

We had the honor of helping one couple tie the knot earlier this summer. Samantha and Paul were so much fun to work with. After they let us know what they did and didn't like, we were pretty much given full reign. The assignment...turn her father's machine shed into a wedding venue. Now that's a challenge, but one that we wholeheartedly took on. Vintage, rustic, elegance were the buzz words. We think they did a great job! Congratulations to our adorable Iowa Love couple!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vendor Information ~ 

It takes a "Village" to create a fabulous event.

Ceremony Site | St. AmbroseCathedral

Reception Venue | Bride's Family Farm

Photographer | Elizabeth Clarie Photography

Videographer | Heartland Video

Cake | Hy-Vee

Caterer | Hy-Vee

Florist | Something Chic

Rentals, Design and Set Up | Vintage Love Rentals

Wedding Planner | Vintage Love Rentals

Restroom Trailer | A King's Throne

DJ | Oscars Mobile Tunes

Transportation | Absolute Transportation

Hair | Salon W

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Can we just brag a little?

Can we just brag a little about our amazing in-house photog: Dreamstate Photography? We love his artistic eye and the way he sees the world, especially our world!
Details are a way of life for us in the warehouse. David sees them as well and we love sharing his art with you. Watch for more to come.

To visit our warehouse - Vintage Love Rentals and annessi
 

Megan Shady Photography

For some time now, Megan, from Megan Shady Photography has been renting some of our inventory for her photo shoots. When she shared these images with us today, there was NO WAY that I was keeping them to myself. Adorable!!
Megan, we love how you make us look good!

 

Dessert for Weddings? Absolutely!

Who doesn't like dessert at a wedding?  If you say that you don't I might not believe you since at almost every wedding I have been to, dessert is the most anticipated food experience there is. Why, I have seen guests stay until the cake is cut and served, even if they weren't having a good time! [Sadly, this has happened.] 
But what if you don't like sweets?  I find this to be true of about 1/3 of my clients. One of the couples really doesn't have a sweet tooth and doesn't think that dessert is important, but I always tell them  that at this point, it isn't so much about them, but about their guests and their experiences that they will take away with them at the end of the night. So - serve dessert!

Now, having said all of this, your dessert doesn't have to be cake. Don't get me wrong, Cake is delish and beautiful to photograph, but have you considered the humble pie, a staple from long ago? Or how about a cookie buffet, a brownie bar, a cobbler fest, candy of all types and flavors, and one of my all time favorites - doughnuts. Doughnuts for a wedding dessert?  Absolutely!  Watch your guests line up for their favorites and go back time and time again for this golden ring of sugary, glazed goodness.
Cream filled, frosted, powered, holes or crullers, whatever you call them in whatever way you serve them, a doughnut is a delicious wedding treat that your guests will love!

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