Wedding Sparrow Teaser

When White Willow Events asks us to participate in their photo shoots, we don't hesitate to say yes, especially when they turn out like this one.  Unfortunately, we can only tease you with these three images; the rest will come in March after the shoot has been published by Wedding Sparrow. We can't wait to share more of this amazing inspirational photo shoot with you!

 

Here is the fabulous vendor line up that made this shoot happen ~

 

Photography | Ivory+Bliss :: :: Blog | Wedding Sparrow  :: :: Dress | BHLDN :: :: Suit | Skeffingtons :: :: Ring | Trumpet and Horn :: :: Florals | Boesen the Florist :: :: Design+Styling | White Willow Events :: :: Hair & Make-Up | Haley Herbst :: :: Linens | La Tavola :: :: Chairs | Unique Events  :: :: Rentals | Vintage Love Rentals  :: :: Food | Tangerine Co. :: :: Calligraphy | Jenny Sanders :: :: Ring Box | The Mrs. Box :: :: Venue | Salisbury House :: :: Veil | White Willow Bridal

 

 

Okoboji Love - Country Chic

When a good friend who also happens to be in charge of an amazing new barn venue calls you to help with a photo shoot, of course you say yes. When she says, do you know of a good photographer, you say YES!!
Our dream team was just that - a dream to work with and spend the day with.
The venue - Rolling Oaks Barn is gorgeous. They took a barn that literally still had the hay in it and transformed it into a beautiful venue ready for perfect events.
First on the agenda was to call David with Dreamstate Photography. Great photography - check.
Next was to decide on the feel of the day. Since we were shooting at a Barn, we decided on a country chic outdoor theme. Of course, we had to have models. Since we had done a wedding last year for a fabulous couple, we thought they might like a day in the "Country."  Wow, Kayla and Heath nailed it!  Add in horses, beautiful florals, exquisite décor, vintage styled clothing and a gorgeous cake and you have all the makings of one successful day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

** Vendors **

Venue | Rolling Oaks Barn

Photography | Dreamstate Photography

Décor, Furniture and Linens | Vintage Love Rentals

Models | Kayla and Heath Brock

Short Dress | Elegance by Sarah Ruhs

Long Gown | Model's own

Men's Attire | Model's own

Flowers | House of Fleur and Vintage Love Rentals

Make Up | Okoboji Skincare

Cake | Playful Cupcaketions

 

British Colonial Photo Shoot

I was asked to decorate for a retirement party a few weeks ago at the Hotel Ft. Des Moines in downtown Des Moines. This hotel has been closed for renovations, so being able to get into this historic building to decorate is a cause for celebration. Our theme was a British Colonial look, since this would work well with all of the natural wood and brass touches in the lobby.

Not to be a wasteful worker with a great opportunity, I rounded up a great group of professionals for an impromptu photo shoot hours before the party started. When the fabulous Dreamstate Photography sent me these pics, I knew that I wanted to share them as soon as possible.

Our team of experts ~

Photographer | Dreamstate Photography
Women's Fashion and Jewelry | Pure Bridal
Men's Formalwear | Skeffington's
Makeup Artistry | Deana Taylor
Hair | Charity Jacobsen
Props, Greenery & Furniture | Vintage Love Rentals
Venue | Hotel Ft. Des Moines
Styling | Special Events, LLC