Heartland Wedding Ideas Jan/Feb Issue 2022 (Winter)

JAN/FEB 2022

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IT'S MY BIG DAY

WESTERN MEETS BOHO

MARIAH + ANDRÉ

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CHEERS TO THE NEW YEAR

TAYLOR + NATHAN

VENDOR SPOTLIGHT

IOWA STATE MEMORIAL UNION

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HWI JAN/FEB 2022

6-17 EDITORS' LETTER

We are excited to be growing as we move into 2022. We're starting off the year with a bang — a larger issue brimming with inspiration and impactful wedding professionals.

We've always featured couples and vendors from all over Iowa, and we are now officially coming to Eastern Iowa!

We look forward to sharing the stories from Iowa City and Cedar Rapids, and sharing the inspiration in our pages.

This issue you'll find styled shoots from both Des Moines and Cedar Rapids. Our first brings together Western boho vibes by the lovely ladies of Dame & Maiden and Vowed Vintage (pp. 6 – 10). And our second from the halls of Cedar Ridge Winery and Distillery created by Unique Events. With so much talent in this great state, we know we'll always have the best ideas to share with you.

Our first feature wedding in "It's My Big Day," is Mariah + André. We're loving the soft color palette of blues and greens, and who can pass up cupcakes and rolled ice cream for dessert. The day was full of smiles and fun all around (pp. 26 – 33).

Our second wedding is Taylor + Nathan's "I-Do's" at the newly renovated Surety Hotel. From the lens of Morgan Moon, you'll get to experience their day like you're there.

The night was full of family and a big surprise for all their guests (pp. 36 – 41)!

ST Y L E D S H O OTS : WESTERN MEETS BOHO & C H E E R S TO T H E N E W Y E A R

22-23 V E N D O R S P OT L I G H T: I O WA S TAT E MEMORIAL UNION

26-33 I T ' S M Y B I G D AY : MARIAH + ANDRÉ

36-41 I T ' S M Y B I G D AY : T AY L O R + N A T H A N

Special thanks to: Kelly Visser

We hope the pages of Heartland Wedding Ideas can inspire you to create the day of your dreams. As always, sign up to be a part of our "I Do" Crew, to get the magazine FREE by mail and our countdown check list to your exact wedding day to help you find the wedding pros you need at that moment.

We hope this new year is full of new adventures and lasting memories for all our readers.

X OX O,

A lesha

Copy Editor

Sophia Lacy

& Lisa

Copywriter Intern

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Western Meets Boho

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From the day they met, Vowed Vintage and Dame & Maiden knew they could create a inspiring, one-of-a-kind wedding. They started pitching and concepting ideas and landed on a little bit vintage, a little bit hippie, and a lot of Western.

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Sarah, the owner and designer behind

runners and a saddle blanket on the

Dame & Maiden, and her team created

horse. Everything else seemed to fall

all the fashion, from the bridal gown

into place including the models who

and jewelry to sourcing the unique

were launching their own wedding

groom’s attire. Sarah from Vowed

business, The Traveling Nova. This

Vintage (YES! They are both named

refurbished trailer provides endless

SARAH!) got to work on the rest.

options that are sure to complement

And like any good muse, Sarah was

any wedding style. The Traveling Nova

inspired by Dame & Maiden's use of

can become whatever you want it to be;

vintage lace, so she too played

a Specialty Bar featuring your signature

with texture and leather,

drink, a Smoothie Cafe, a Wine Bodega, a S’mores Station, Coffee and Hot

recycling a lot of the same

Cocoa Bar, or simply a basic bar. If you

materials throughout the shoot. She pulled in

have a vision, they'll make it a reality.

long lace scraps as table

After all, it's YOUR special day.

MEET THE WEDDING PROS: Concept / Dame & Maiden and Vowed Vintage Decor + Design + Picnic / Vowed Vintage vowedvintage.com & @vowedpicnics

Photography / Kyndal Elise Photography

Planning / Yours Truely Weddings and Events

| @yourstrulyweddingsandevents

@dameandmaiden

Cake / Little Blackbird Bakery

hairbybrianne.com

MUA / Kelsi Ziemann Artistry

@midwestbloomsco leonaruby.com

| @kelsi.ziemann.artistry

Menswear / Fables by Barrie

@jordancustomleather

Models / Myrissa Garber

Floral / Midwest Blooms Floral Co.

| thetravelingnova.com

| fablesbybarrie.com

Dress / Dame & Maiden

Hair / Hair By Briane

| @littleblackbirdbakery

Mobile Bar / The Traveling Nova

| kyndalelise.com

Jewelry /

Leona Ruby

Leather Stationery /

| @myrissagarber + Nick Jordan | @nbjordan_220

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We love how the lace and fringe inspired the cake as well!

Nick of The Traveling Nova also does beautiful hand-tooled leather work through his company, Jordan Custom Leatherwork. He created the custom place cards, invitation, and bouquet wrap.

We love how the low picnic tables create a intimate atmosphere to enjoy conversation.

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The details truly matter, and everything from the dress to the decor truly encompassed this!

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Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery has brought Napa Valley to Swisher, Iowa. Located minutes from both Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, your guests will arrive to sweeping views of the vineyard. And of course, enjoy handcrafted cocktails and wines in the Tasting Room!

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Capture your day with photography that fits your style from Carter Photography.

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Cheers to the

New Year!

We're raising a glass and looking forward to new beginnings. As Heartland Wedding Ideas grows, we're working more and more with our friends in Eastern Iowa and will be bringing you more styled shoots (like this one!) and real weddings from the region to help you plan your big day!

We look forward to creating even more for you in 2022. Cheers and Happy New Year!

MEET THE WEDDING PROS: Design, Floral, & Styling Unique Events | uniqueeventsiowa.com

Venue Cedar Ridge Winery & Distillery | crwine.com

Photographer Carter Photography | carterkc.com

Paper Styling Allegra | allegramarketingprint.com

Hair & Makeup House of Beauty | houseofbeautyia.com

Suit, Dress, & Accessories Hopes Bridal | hopesbridal.com

Models Mack O’Brien | @mackthetruck Ellen O’Brien | @e_to_the_b

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We're always in love with florals from the ceiling, and adding bistro lights gives it that moody glow all night long.

From decor to floral, styling and more, Unique Events can set the stage for your ceremony. And with a flip of the arrangement, they can create your dreamy reception space, too. With their hands on team, they can help you create the perfect look to fit your personalties, just right for your special day.

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Create the mood starting with invitations. These wonderful floral invitations

by Allegra give a subtle suggestion of what your day will bring.

Pampas grass adds beautiful texture alone or in larger statement pieces.

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Shift your decor from ceremony to reception by bringing the same pieces that surrounded your "I-Do's" to the dinning hall. Just make sure you have that event planner or trusted friend to keep the burden of moving things from place to place off family or the wedding party.

TREND ALERT! We're seeing more color in tuxedos and we're in heaven! This subtle blue-green takes the classic tuxedo up a notch.

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A beautiful signature cocktail in a pressed glass highball, what's not to love?!

Texture, texture, texture!

We love when it's mixed and matched to create a rich tablescape – metal, glass, velvet, and natural touches all comes together to create this warm and inviting masterpiece.

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PHOTOGRAPHY • VIDEOGRAPHY • DJ PHOTO BOOTH • LIGHTING • COORDINATION Contact us to mix and match our services to meet your needs and budget!

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V E N D O R S P OT L I G H T

Experience the

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The Memorial Union at Iowa State University is a breathtaking venue space for anyone planning their special day — not just for alumni. Plenty of alums DO return to these hallowed halls to celebrate their most special occasions, always with their love stories of how it started during their time at ISU. But this venue is so much more than just a place for “Cyclone weddings.”

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The Memorial Union hosts high class and timeless events. Recently renovated, the spaces offer a blank canvas for all couples.

No, your wedding colors do not have to be cardinal and gold!

The wood detailing of the Great Hall is a must see. The space is stunning with its 26-foot ceilings, original exposed beams and chandeliers.

Your guests can’t miss these details that give the space character and a classic aesthetic.

Say your “I Do's” alongside the historical architecture of the Campanile on Central Campus. The arches provide the perfect backdrop for your photos, and a kiss under the Campanile is tradition, after all.

While the attention to detail within the space is immaculate, the service and event team at the Memorial Union are second to none. There’s a reason the MU has been serving events for 90+ years! Between the full-service catering team, dedicated day-of wedding coordinator, and knowledgeable event staff, you and your guests are in for an unforgettable event experience.

ISU Memorial Union AMES, IA

515-294-0990 facebook.com/muweddings See more Memorial Union at Iowa State University at HeartlandWeddingIdeas.com

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Sunday, April 24,th 2022 1pm - 3pm | Great Hall, Memorial Union | Ames, IA Find tickets on our Facebook event page & Eventbrite.

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Lavishly large or quietly quaint. Boho, rustic, or modern. Small budget or unlimited. And everything in between. We know you poured your heart and soul into it. And we want to feature it!

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Submit your wedding day photos for a chance to be in an upcoming issue at heartlandweddingideas.com

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It’s personal details that make a wedding all

backdrop overlooking the scenic sandstone

the more beautiful. Mariah and André added

gorge! Mariah was trying so hard not to look

their own personal touch to every element

down the ledge and focus on the beautiful

of their intimate wedding at Sugar Grove

scenery, that she was completely surprised by

Vineyard. “From the floral arrangements to

André on one knee. What a view, right?

the customized napkin holders, every aspect was done by us,” Mariah says. This extra care and planning was the perfect way to make the day so special.

Mariah’s lace gown had flawless details all around the back and sleeves. Her dress included a long train with delicate buttons down the back. Mariah’s gown came from

Mariah and André met through her Aunt Katie

Something Blue, in Ankeny and it was the

who first met André during violin lessons

perfect dress for her with all the gorgeous

at Reiman Music. After Katie gave André

lace features. Mariah paired the dress with

Mariah’s phone number, the couple connected

a lovely hair piece that she made herself.

and instantly hit it off. On Mariah’s birthday,

The ensemble was absolutely elegant.

André took her hiking at Ledges State Park in Boone. Once they made it to the top of the trail, André proposed with a stunning

Estilo Salon did Mariah’s hair and makeup.

Her hair was tied into a low bun with braids

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and twists on the side all meeting at her

and Mariah’s grandpa was "ring security".

custom hair piece. Her makeup made her blue

Everyone felt loved and a part of the

eyes pop and flawlessly completed her look.

beautiful union.

She is a true timeless beauty.

After Mariah married the love of her life, the

The two said their favorite moment was

reception began. With the wedding being an

seeing each other at the aisle. For their

intimate size, the two enjoyed spending time

sunny outdoor wedding, the couple said

with close friends and family. Sugar Grove

“I Do” under a gorgeous archway covered

Vineyard is a charming barn and the couple

in white and green florals with white drapes.

decorated the space with different shades of

Family was a huge part of their ceremony.

blue. Mariah used her grandparents' wedding

André’s father officiated the wedding,

china for a special touch as well as their cake

the couple’s nieces were the flower girls

topper as one of the table decorations.

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The bride used her grandparents' wedding china for a special touch as well as their cake topper as one of the table decorations.

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Special details at the reception included a “Mr. and Mrs. Paulson” neon light and a wedding book that guests could take polaroids and sign in. The gorgeous celebration was capped off with a special treat that brought everyone together — Scratch Cupcakes.

Everyone loves a good, tasty cupcake!

Mariah and André started off their journey as a married couple with a spark. Surrounded by family and friends with sparklers, the two joyfully walked into their new life full of love.

Sugar Grove Vineyard provided the perfect outdoor setting and photo ops.

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WED DI N G MOO D W E DDI NG ST YL E VINEYARD, DIY, PERSONAL

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A crowd pleaser: Rolled Ice Cream, YES PLEASE!

VE ND O R LU ST ALL VENDORS: Photography Stephanie Deanna Photography | Venue Sugar Grove Vineyard and Gathering Place | Wedding Dress Something Blue | Suit Mr. B's | Caterer Pella Country Catering | Dessert Scratch Cupcakes and Totally Rolled Ice Cream Truck | Floral Hy-Vee Floral, WDSM | Menswear Mr. B’s | Hair & Makeup Estilo Salon, Samira | Nail Salon Lena’s Beauty | Officiant André's Father Stationery Zazzle | Music Joe Alton event DJ and Rieman Music | Health & Fitness Genesis Hotel Des Lux

A DIY wedding with tons of details and touches made this wedding truly special.

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Nothing Compares TO A WEDDING AT THE FAIRGROUNDS

Celebrate your special day at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Historic buildings, modern facilities and picturesque outdoor settings await you and your guests.

Enjoy free, close parking for your guests, an accessible location and a staff ready to assist you with every detail.

To schedule your wedding at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, visit iowastatefairgrounds.org or contact Off Season Events at 515-262-3111, ext 282.

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Always stunning florals from White Willow

An intimate, candlelit wedding with a special surprise at the reception. What a dream!

Taylor and Nathan met through her previous boss whose husband grew up in the same town as Nathan. Every time Taylor’s boss saw Nathan, she suggested he ask Taylor on a date through Facebook. Once Nathan finally sent her a message, Taylor waited a few weeks to make sure he was interested before agreeing to a dinner date the day after Christmas. Their beginnings were worth the wait because the darling couple has been inseparable ever since!

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Nathan told Taylor he was going to marry her

was a timeless bouquet with an assortment

in January, and both went ring shopping in

of white roses, carnations, and green florals

April. When he picked up the ring, he knew

crafted by White Willow. Her beautiful curled

it was time! In fact, he was so anxious that

hair was done by Art of Life Salon. It was

he went straight to her office to propose. He

certainly an elegant ensemble flawless for

figured it was the only way to surprise Taylor!

the bride.

The inspiration for the big day was to have

Taylor was escorted by her 5-year-old

a more “elopement style” wedding with a

daughter, Macklyn, as they walked down an

romantic, personal feel. Taylor says, “We knew

aisle full of candles at Surety Hotel. Macklyn

we wanted everything to be candlelit and

wore a sweet dress paired with a beautiful

intimate and it was great to see our vision

white bow as she held her mom’s hand down

come to life!”

the aisle. It was truly a memorable moment.

She wore a classic A-line dress from designer

At the reception, there was another

Hayley Paige at Schaffer’s with beautiful

unforgettable moment the happy couple

jeweled straps that trickled down her upper

will remember forever because… Taylor was

back. Complementing her stunning gown

17 weeks pregnant! To celebrate, the couple

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The couple had the ultimate suprise for their guests as 17-week pregnant Taylor and Nathan cut into their gender reveal cake.

It's a GIRL!

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planned a surprise gender reveal for their guests at the reception. As they cut into a PINK wedding cake, everyone discovered the baby was going to be a girl! This was

Taylor was escorted by her 5-year-old daughter, Macklyn. She wore a sweet dress paired with a beautiful white bow as she held her mom’s hand down the aisle. AWEEEEE!

truly a full day of celebration.

All of these incredible, life-changing moments were captured by Morgan Moon Photography. She photographed the love and joy of Nathan and Taylor’s intimate wedding and the moments that the two will cherish forever.

The elegant, romantic wedding was unlike any other because it was a perfect celebration that highlighted Nathan and Taylor’s love. It was all about their love and the two truly shared it with all who attended.

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WED DI N G MOO D W E DDI NG ST YL E Rings from

CANDLELIGHT, ROMANTIC, FAMILY

our friends at Josephs.

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VE ND O R LU ST ALL VENDORS: Photographer Morgan Moon Photography | Venue + Hotel Surety Hotel Caterer Mulberry Tavern | Cake Crème Cupcake + Dessert | Hair Art of Life Salon, Chelsea Cooper | Makeup Danielle Stewart Floral + Decor Design White Willow | Nails All About You Nails & Spa | Facials The Spa at West Glen | Wedding Dress Schaffers, Hayley Paige | Menswear Men’s Warehouse Rings Josephs | Music Genevieve Salamone, One Woman Symphony | Event Planning Taylor Sievers | Officiant Joshua Kummer Health & Fitness Lifetime Athletic and Cyclebar

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