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I'm Emily and I'm so happy you're here! This blog is a journal about my life and my latest work. Stay a while and say hello!

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Allison & Kyle

A Kalona Iowa Summer Wedding

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“In the opinion of the world, marriage ends all, as it does in a comedy. The truth is precisely the opposite: it begins all.” (Anne Sophie Swetchine)

Abi & Harrison

A Celebration Farm Iowa City Spring Wedding, Part 1

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The dresses and suits were hanging in the dressing rooms. The bouquets were carefully lined up in vases. Their dog, Kobe, was outside playing fetch with the groomsmen. The breeze whistled through the trees, just gently swaying the leaves. It was glorious. It was perfect. I have a theory that Friday weddings are always a […]

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Personal

My golden birthday came and went. I feel like this might be the year when I actually remember my age when asked. Side note: why do people think it’s appropriate to asked a younger person’s age? They would never do that to someone who was over 30! Side-site note: I made a comment the other […]

Keri & Drew

A Sister’s Garden Tented Summer Wedding in Kalona, Iowa

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Words cannot describe the amount of detail and design that went into this reception. Truly, words can’t describe it which is why, luckily, I have photos. 🙂 You’ve already seen Drew and Keri’s beautiful ceremony, now it’s time to show you their lavish reception. It was held at Sister’s Garden & Bloom, which is a […]

holiday weekends and “fweeky eetas”

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On Friday, I didn’t have any plans yet for the weekend. People asked, “What are you doing for the 4th?” Um…I dunno. But things fell into place and the weekend turned out to be busy and relaxing all at the same time. My best friend Sara called me on Friday afternoon and wondered if I […]

the bullet list

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I tried out Groupon and I hate it. There, I said it, haters. It ended up saving me exactly zero dollars and cents. I have officially hit 100 miles for this year and 500 miles since I started using my Nike+ two years ago! To celebrate, I got new [much needed] running shoes. I have […]

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