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Kelly & Walt

A Downtown Iowa City Spring Engagement Shoot

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Engaged

I asked what he most admires about her. “That she’s smarter than me, but never tries to prove it. She has never judged me. She will give you anything she has because things don’t matter to her.” She says his unwavering kindness is a trait that she respects in him. They met at a football […]

reception music (pt 3): order of events

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We’re finishing up our mini series on reception music (read part 1 and part 2) by talking with Travis of Unique Events about the order of events at your reception. Is there a certain order for the reception events that will make it flow more smoothly? There are certainly a number of ways that itineraries […]

Ashlie & Kyle

A Downtown Iowa City Spring Engagement Shoot

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Engaged

They first met at a wedding. Technically, they met twice, she says. “The first time was the night before the wedding. We were at hotel watching the World Series. We talked briefly, but we shared the same distaste for Phillip Rivers so I figured he couldn’t be that bad.” The night of the wedding, she pointed […]

our favorite children’s books

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Personal

When I was pregnant, some of my favorite gifts were children’s books. Growing up, I have so many memories of story times and, as a result, I became a lover of books. If there is one thing I am willing to spend money on, it isn’t baby clothes or toys, but rather, books. In no time at all, […]

reception music (pt 2): first dance & song selections

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We’re continuing our talk on reception music with Travis of Unique Events of Iowa. Last week, we talked about how to make your reception fun. This week, we’re diving into your first dance and how to pick a song that is meaningful to you. Every couple wants a special first dance. How should they go about […]

Stephanie & Kurt

A Downtown Iowa City Spring Engagement Shoot

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Engaged

They grew up in a small town–her right across the road from his grandparents’ farm–and have known each other since elementary school. “We went to the same high school, hung out with the same crowd, and she even cheered during my basketball games,” he says. “Those years paved the way for our relationship today. Even […]

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