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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Oh, how I loved meeting these two! They came in from Chicago for a fun, packed weekend of wedding planning and photos! I met them at the Marriott and then we walked to the Iowa River Landing Wetland Park that’s right behind the hotel. I asked her what she most admires about him. She said, […]

I’m so excited to bring you some tips today regarding reception music for your Wedding Tips Wednesday. I asked Travis from Unique Events of Iowa to help me out and I love all the information he gave! (So much so that I’m breaking this into a 3-part mini series!) I think these tips will be very helpful for […]