Heartland Wedding Ideas — Jan/Feb 2020 (Winter) by Heartland Wedding Ideas

JAN/FEB 2020

IT'S MY BIG DAY ANNA + TIM MADELINE + DEVIN

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WINTER WEDDING

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HWI JAN/FEB 2020

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Happy New Year! We hope you enjoyed the holidays with your loved ones and found some time to relax. In January it's often a time to reflect and set goals for the new year and here at Heartland Wedding Ideas, it's no different. Our goal is to make the issues bigger and better while brining you fresh wedding ideas for 2020. We look forward to your feedback, so always know that you can reach out to us via email: info@heartlandweddingideas.com. First, we have a Winter Wonderland styled shoot at Country Lane Lodge. An all-star cast of wedding professionals showcases their talents to create a warm wedding in the cold of winter. The Farmhouse Studios captures the ambiance and setting perfectly. Featured on pages 6–11. Next, we have Madeline + Devin's Fall, Boho I-Do's. The couple had their hearts set on a season and photographer, Morgan Moon. Everything else seemed to fall into place for their ceremony and reception at the Iowa Taproom. The couple even got a flyover. See pages 22–27. Finally, we feature Rustic, Chic I-Do's by Anna + Tim at Barnes' Place. Wow, there are lots of photo opportunities, from the outdoor barns and pastures to the rustic indoors there is plenty of charm to create an unforgettable setting. Featured on pages 30–35.

ST Y L E D S H O OT: WINTER WEDDING WONDERLAND

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CA MB A M CU STOM FLOR A L Emily and her team strive to create one-of-a-kind florals for your day. Attention to detail, flexibility and attentive customer service is what you will find with CamBam Custom Floral. They'll help you make your event uniquely you. cambamcustomfloral.com

S K E F F I NGTO N'S FO R M A L WE AR Is a leading tuxedo and suit provider throughout Iowa. With convenient locations in Des Moines, West Des Moines, Coralville, and Ankeny, Skeffington’s Formal Wear has quickly become Iowa’s premier formal wear provider. skeffingtons.com

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COU N TRY LA N E LODGE Built on 40 secluded acres near the Des Moines metro, their beautiful venue has excellent amenities such as a full-service bar, catering kitchen, heated floors, premium audio/visual system and much more. countrylanelodgeiowa.com

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PU RE BR IDA L From award-winning customer service to their remarkable variety of styles (boho to black tie, country to couture) in a wide array of sample sizes (size 2-34), they pride themselves on being a hidden gem in the heartland. purebridaliowa.com

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A F T E R G LOW P R O ST UD I O Is a full-service salon and beauty bar. The salon is located in the heart of DSM on Ingersoll Avenue, but they are well known for their on-site bridal and special occasion services. afterglowprostudio.com

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YUM - E COOKIES A home bakery in West Des Moines, Iowa, specializing in custom cookies. (And did we say, YUMMY!) fb: @yumecookies

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ENTERTAINMENT What we absolutely adore about DJ DAS is his big heart. It's not just about the music, he can create a night for the couple that truly connects with them and their guests. It'll be a special night no one will forget. Now, about that MUSIC! If you're a DJ, then you better know how to spin. And DJ DAS will have you kicking off your heels, integrating the music on your must-have list, to the requests of your guests. He makes it all seamless and keeps a great vibe rolling for your whole reception.

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In the age of digital romance, while only living 15 minutes away from each other, Devin and Madeline first started talking on Facebook. Well, after Devin added Madeline as a friend on Facebook, he IMMEDIATELY messaged her just two words. “You’re cute.” And after 10 days he finally wrote back, but Madeline decided exchanging numbers would be better. To create some random fun, while shopping, the couple would split up and go pick out fun little surprises for each other. One Sunday, they ventured out to the mall to do just that. Little did Madeline know, Devin was picking up her RING. He still hid it from her, giving her a shirt instead. And he held onto it until they got home that night. He attached a note to Madeline’s cat and got the cat to chase her with his cat toy. When she found the note and read it, she thought he was so sweet. She giggled to herself and called out, “where are you?!” She got a quiet reply, “in the kitchen…” Still not thinking anything of it, she rounded the corner, and there was Devin on one knee, with a stunning opal ring. She instantly said, “YES!” Madeline and Devin love Iowa in the fall, so they decided that was a perfect time for their wedding. And it meant Madeline could create a boho-rustic theme with deep maroons, blush, and navy. One of the first people they found to work with was their photographer Morgan Moon. “She was my go-to all day,” Madeline told us. “She knew the photos I wanted and the look I was going for.”

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Their ceremony was outside on a gorgeous fall day, just like they hoped, in Greenwood Park, at Sylvan Amphitheater. As the couple was saying their hand-written vows, there was a soft gust of wind, and a hawk flew overhead. “There was something about that moment that made everything so perfect, right, and spiritual, I wish I could relive that day over and over again.” For their reception, they spent the evening under the twinkle lights in Iowa Taproom’s Marquette Room. With the warm brick, wood, and soft lighting, it was exactly how the couple wanted to end their fall nuptials. The couple loved playing off their new last name, Fisher. They used the hashtag #onelessfisher, alluding to one less “fish” in the sea. And they gave out treats of Swedish Fish and Goldfish crackers, with bags that said: “O FISH-ally Yours.” The night was full of smiles, laughter, and plenty of dancing. “Every girl dreams of her big day, but I literally could not have dreamt of how amazing our wedding would be,” Madeline told us. “Take the time throughout the day with your partner, remember those small moments. It’s not a cliché, it goes by so fast.”

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RUSTIC, CHIC CHARM Small town Iowa brings people together from a young age. While it can be annoying when everyone knows everything about everyone, for Anna and Tim, it brought them together. Anna and Tim grew up running up and down the streets of their neighborhood. Being right across the street let them meet in the middle, and they were on their way. As Tim grew out of the “girls have cooties” stage, Anna and Tim became boyfriend-girlfriend as high school sweethearts. 30

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After a night out at an Iowa Wild hockey

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game and concert, Anna and Tim made

wedding underway, finding the venue

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did Anna know, the night was far from

a great fit for the rustic theme they were

over. Totally a surprise, Tim got down

looking for. From the outdoor, weathered

on one knee and proposed to Anna.

trellis where they said their vows, to the

The proposal was just the two of them,

multicolored barn boards and twinkle

which made it even more special. With

lights inside, it all felt just right for them.

the engagement underway, it was time to start planning their memorable day. After some time, they picked a rustic chic theme and began their plans. They used a lot of old photographs of their relationship, growing up, and how time

With their venue and ideas ready to go, they needed help to put everything together. Throughout their time thinking and planning, the communication between their wedding pros was one of the highlights of planning their perfect

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wedding day. Because of the craziness

As the wedding day was upon Anna and

of wedding planning, they wanted

Tim, they decided not to have a first

everything to run smoothly, and with the

look. They wanted to take the moment

“feedback and creative ideas from our

when the doors open and see each other

vendors, it was a huge help and guiding

for the first time. Their photographer,

force for us.” Anna told us. With the

Aundrea Eilers, captured it perfectly,

helpful input and expertise from all of

and everything throughout the night.

them, it let Anna and Tim sit back and

“That was a special moment we won’t

enjoy their love for a day with the ones

forget.” It was a time for everyone to

they love the most.

share in the love Anna and Tim have for one another.

The bride did all her florals! We give her a A+.

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