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Wednesday

Dress Love

January 14 | Dress Designer - Hailey Paige | by Cynthia

We are IN LOVE [okay - slightly obsessed!] with Hayley Paige Wedding Gowns. We are crushing over her use of color in a beautiful, innovative way! If you have not discovered this designer for your own magical aisle moment, check out some of our favorites:

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Vendor Spotlight

B.A.M.! Productions

B.A.M.! Productions is more than dance music and a great time!

Galassi - Johnson Ceremony @ Lake McBride Golf Course in Solon

Alexander - Jenn Ceremony @ Bella Sala in Tiffin

Koehn-Nedrow Ceremony @ Bella Sala in Tiffin

Wilson - McFadden Ceremony @ Terry Trueblood Recreation Center in Iowa City

Real Wedding | Kari & Brandon, Part I

In December we had the honor of helping Kari and Brandon with their wedding. You can just see how much love there is between these two, and we had so much fun helping plan their big day. Both their ceremony and reception were held at Bella Sala in Tiffin, which provided a wonderful setting for Kari and Brandon's sophisticated black and gold look. Like you, one of our favorite things is drooling over gorgeous wedding photos, and these are no exception - the day was captured by the ever-so-talented-team of Paul and Tammy of Red Door Photo & Design - these first-look and ceremony photos are the first of a two-part series from Kari and Brandon's wedding day.

Congratulations Kari & Brandon!

Monday

Real Weddings | Alisha and Quinten

It is not only the Groom that gets teary eyed when he sees his soon to be wife all dressed in her finery right before the wedding. Fathers are sentimental and prone to shedding a few tears of emotion as well. Carrie, with Geno Photography was able to witness one such father's emotion when he saw his daughter dressed in her gown at a recent wedding she was a part of. This is why I would make a terrible photographer-I wouldn't be able to see through the lens for the tears!

"On September 10th, I photographed the wedding of Quinten and Alisha at the Marriott in Coralville. Their day was simply stunning. We began the morning as the bride and her maids got their hair and makeup done. Then we did a very special "first look" between Alisha and her father. I have to say, it was an amazing event. There were tears all around as her beaming father laid eyes on her, all grown up, in her wedding gown. Then it was Quinten's turn to see his gorgeous bride.

We took formals at both the Marriott and downtown at the Old Capital. The ceremony was very tranquil, set in front of the river. The couple wrote their own vows, which always adds to the emotion of the ceremony. Their reception was very upbeat and fun. I am so happy to have been allowed to share in their amazing day. I have said it before, and it is still just as true as the day I started my studio, I love my job. How amazing it is to be surrounded by such love and beauty!"

Geno Photography is a Premium Member of The Preferred Wedding Book. Her work is sought after all around the state as one of Iowa's most beloved and pretigious Photographers.

Real Weddings | Trash the Dress

You know that I love Trash the Dress Sessions. These are the photo opportunities that allow a photographer to get some of the very best shots of either the couple or the bride; a time when she is not as concerned about her hair and makeup and feels a bit more at ease with the camera.
Carrie with Geno Photography loves Trash the Dress sessions as much as I do! Here is a latest photo session that she just sent me with Sarah at Lake Mc Bride near Solon, IA.

Geno Photography is a Premier Vendor with The Preferred Wedding Book.

Want to see more Trash the Dress Photos?

Jessica

Lake Bride

Field Bride