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IT'S MY BIG DAY MEREDITH + JOSH BAILEY + PETER
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Who's ready to curl up by the fireplace and hibernate in between bowls of soup and read the latest issue of Heartland Wedding Ideas?! As the seasons change, there are new things to look forward to and new memories to create. We hope you enjoy the holidays with family and friends and maybe get something sparkly under the tree!?
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There is something soooo refreshing about this issue's styled shoot. Once you see it, you'll understand. It's stunningly simple and chic! It's everything you need and everything you don't. There's no doubt it will make you focus on what counts and creating the perfect ambiance.
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Our first feature wedding in "It's My Big Day," is Meredith + Josh. This couple started their relationship at the Hinterland Music Festival, with music holding a special place in their hearts. So they created their own music festival day! It was a one-of-a-kind wedding day. The second wedding is Bailey + Peter's vows. This couple's classic, vintage wedding is gorgeous. We immediately fell in love with the bride's timeless look and choice in color palette. Oh! And wait until you see their getaway car. This outdoor wedding will have you drooling over all the details and floral. We hope this issue inspires you and that you find Heartland Wedding Ideas as a helpful resource for planning your wedding. And, don't forget to sign up to be a part of our "I Do" Crew! You'll get the magazine FREE by mail and count down to your exact wedding day with additional tips and resources from us.
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Special thanks to: Kelly Visser Copy Editor
Happy Holidays!
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Simply Chic I-Do's The crisp colors and the simplistic, yet modern elements pull this styled wedding shoot together in ultimate sophistication. And the models, well they are on fire! We love how serene the winter white palette is. It creates a focus on what's truly important, YOU & LOVE.
MEET THE WEDDING PROS: Sara Reus Photography @sarareusphotography | sarareusphotography.com
Honey & Joy Events, Karla Lewenczuk @honeyandjoyevents | honeyandjoyevents.com
Modern Dress @moderndress | modern-dress.com
Sibyl Sophia Floral Design, Sophie Ballmer @sibylsophiafloraldesign | sibylsophia.com
Little Blackbird Bakery, Whitney Leighton @littleblackbirdbakery | facebook.com/LittleBlackbirdBakery
Hello Darlin' Glam, Samantha Dixon @hellodarlinglam | hellodarlinglam.com
Beyond Elegance @beyond_elegance | beyondelegance.com
By Invitation Only, Laura Vandagriff Biggins @byinvitationonlyink | byinvitationonlyink.com
Kekey, Model @kekeyetier | keionnaetier@gmail.com
Ed, Model @itspyramid | thepyramidKC@gmail.com
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The tone-on-tone of this tablescape, is simple and timeless, with rentals from Beyond Elegance.
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Our type of invite! We love the distinct typography and vellum.
Adding a menu or the night's events to place settings finishes the look.
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Is it getting hot in here or is it just us?! Sara Reus Photography captured every intimate moment.
The folds in this gown add texture to this sleek style from Modern Dress.
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We LOVE this bouquet and trailing flowers from Sibyl Sophia Floral Design.
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It's that new trend, that "pin-worthy" thing we can’t stop thinking about or that wedding pro who stands out from the crowd. See everything we're obsessing about right here and on Pinterest.com/HeartlandWed
BARNES' PLACE
Photos by Blackcap Photography
Walk down the aisle through the big barn doors for your grand entrance.
Have your first dance surrounded by friends and family in their gorgeous reception barn.
Barnes' Place is a fabulous venue for your entire wedding day. Tucked into the Iowa countryside, it makes for quiet, sun-dappled photo ops between the trees or hosting a spacious reception to celebrate with your friends and family. Photo by Barnes' Place
One of our favorite things is their ceremony space. Complete with church pews and a stunning wood framed altar, it's an open-air chapel in the woods!
Barnes' Place
We can't think of a more romantic way to say "I Do"
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than in the Iowa breeze.
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When the sun goes down, this spot is all sparkle from the glow of hanging lights indoors and out, to the stars of the night sky. Be sure to contact Paula Barnes
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and her team to help make your big day come to life!
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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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It was a fun fall engagement shoot at a pumpkin patch!
It all started at Hinterland Music Festival in St. Charles, so what better way to propose than under the Hinterland tree.
A festival organizer and a photographer.
As for the proposal, Josh had planned for
It’s a love story in the making. Meredith and
Midwest LifeShots Photography, where
Josh met at the Hinterland Music Festival,
Meredith works, to arrange for new headshots
an annual multi-day music festival in St.
as a cover for his proposal. Meredith
Charles, Iowa. Josh works behind the scenes
suspected something was up since they
for First Fleet Concerts, coordinating with
wanted to take the photos on the Hinterland
bands and crews to put on the show, and
grounds which was a 30-mile drive from
Meredith was there to photograph the event
Des Moines, but still wasn't sure. After
for a magazine. Josh and Meredith met when
headshots, the photographer and Meredith's
he escorted her on stage to photograph the
boss casually suggested Josh hop in for
crowd. When Meredith ran into him again
some couple photos. Leaning into Josh and
that night, she thanked him for a second time
placing her hand on his chest, Meredith
and they hit it off, chatting, even dancing
said she felt his heart racing and asked him
a little bit. Before she left, Josh asked for
what was going on. Josh then got down on
her number. Looking back, he said, “At that
one knee and proposed with a custom ring
moment I knew Meredith was the one.”
from Josephs that included Meredith’s late
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grandmother’s initials engraved on the band.
Meredith wore a beautiful Colby John trumpet
It was a special touch that meant a lot to
style gown from Modern Dress. With small
Meredith.
details on the top half that highlighted her
When planning the wedding, the couple knew it had to feel like a festival. For table numbers, the couple had vinyl 45’s of bands they had seen in concert. The escort cards were concert tickets with names and table
figure and an elegant train, she shined on her special day. Combining modern and classic styles, the dress was perfect for Meredith. She found her wedding dress shopping experience so fun and enjoyed playing dress up for the day.
numbers on them. The guest books were vinyl
For their intimate wedding, Meredith carried a
records everyone could sign with the couple’s
wonderful bouquet with shades of orange and
name, the date and location. They even had
green with white touches. From the florals
the 515 Pi food truck that was perfect for that
at the end of the aisle to the centerpiece of
festival vibe.
the couple's reception table, all was created
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by Sibyl Sophia Floral. The heavenly flowers caught everyone’s attention with their delicate, blush palette. Making their wedding memorable, Meredith and Josh combined their love for each other and the festival that brought them together to make their dream wedding. With incredible moments like their first kiss as husband and wife surrounded by raining confetti and special drinks like Marv-aritas, a drink named after their dog Marvin, the wedding was quite a festival.
Instead of cutting a cake, they toasted a crème brûlée! What a fun spin on tradition.
The couple had guests sign records for their guest book.
Every bride is unique, that's why every gown by Colby John Bridal is fully customizable.
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They drank Marv-aritas, a drink named after their dog Marvin!
www.ColbyJohnBridal.com
Minneapolis, MN
Table numbers, were vinyl 45 records and the escort cards were styled like concert tickets.
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WEDDI N G M OO D W E DDI NG ST YL E FESTIVAL, BOHO, COLORFUL
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This sparkling set from Josephs makes a perfect pair.
VE ND O R LU ST PREMIER HEARTLAND WEDDING IDEAS' VENDORS
Rings Josephs | Dress Colby John Bridal | Photography Midwest LifeShots Photography | Floral Sibyl Sophia Floral ALL VENDORS: Ceremony & Reception Family Farm | Caterer 515 Pi | Dessert Crème brûlée, Johnny's Italian Steakhouse | Bridal Shop Modern Dress | Menswear The Black Tux Bridesmaid Dresses Lulus | Hair & Makeup J Michaels Salon | Ceremony Music Something Blu | Event Planning Soirée Wedding Planning | Rentals Event Decorators of Iowa | Beauty Treatments Lash Extensions & MC Brow Lash | Clay Earrings Midwest Moons
This fantastic bouquet with a giant King Protea in the middle was created by Sibyl Sophia Florals.
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The dreamiest color palette of dresses ever!
Bailey and Peter met as freshmen at Dordt College in 2006. They were both interested in each other at points along the way, but when nothing came of it, they went their separate ways. It wasn't until February 2020 that a Dordt College representative accidentally sent an alumni email to everyone in the Ann Arbor, Michigan, area, where both lived at the time. Bailey looked through the email addresses and noticed Peter’s name instantly. After exchanging emails for about a week, the two decided to meet up just to catch up with no intentions of anything romantic. Bailey even jokingly told her sister that for all she knew, Peter could have become a serial killer. However, that was of course, not the case at all! And soon after, they began their story again. HEART LANDWEDDINGIDEAS.COM
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Bailey said, “It was a tremendous gift to
Shelly Sarver Designs created breathtaking
have met when we did just weeks before
florals and decor everywhere that made the
the pandemic shutdown.” Living in Michigan,
wedding even more special. Bailey carried
the two were both far from their families
a lovely, eye-catching arrangement of light,
with Bailey’s in Iowa and Peter’s in Alberta,
creamy colors with ceremony and reception
Canada. It was a true blessing for them to
florals that were bold bursts of color. It all
have each other at such a wild time. As for
made for a picture-perfect wedding. Friends
the jaw-dropping proposal, Peter arranged
and family helped in so many ways — having
with Bailey’s grandparents to go horseback
the wedding on a family farm, the music at
riding at Lake Red Rock. He even packed a
the ceremony, even down to the last details
little picnic for the two to share. Bailey was
of the stationery and calligraphy. It’s always
so surprised when he proposed with a ring
nice to have family and friends that make the
he designed just for her.
wedding even more special.
When your mom is Shelly Sarver, your day is
Even the three-tiered cake had family
going to have amazing florals. The team at
memories. Made by Iowa Rent-A-Cake, it was
Laughs with mom before walking down the aisle.
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The cake was styled to look like Bailey's parent's wedding cake — created by Iowa Rent-A-Cake. Everyone sat together at one long table to enjoy each other's company for the evening.
styled to look like Bailey's parent's wedding cake, completed with a topper that Bailey’s great grandparents passed down. Adding these special details really makes the day yours. To pull off this together Bailey worked with Gina, owner of Make It Happen Events. “Her team is the dream team. Gina is incredibly organized, detail oriented and kind," Bailey said. With the couple wanting to combine two things they love, "Pride and Prejudice" and "Lord of the Rings," Gina created a wedding day just as the couple imagined. From the amazing cake to the spectacular decor, all of these fantastic details were captured by Aly Carroll Photography. The photos were absolutely breathtaking as they encompassed the love of the happy couple and the beauty of their celebration. 32
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Floral Shelly Sarver Designs Event Planner Make It Happen Events Linens Beyond Elegance ALL VENDORS: Photographer Aly Carroll Photography | Videographer D. Barrett Studios | Venue Lower Grove Farm, Bailey's Aunt and Uncle’s farm | Caterer Cyd’s Catering | Cake Iowa Rent-A-Cake | Hair & Makeup I Do Pretty | Tanning Emberglow Nails Special Nails in Pella | Wedding Dress Chantel Lauren from Spring Sweet (Michigan) Ties Tie Bar | Stationery Regan Katje, Tanner Van Maanen, and Sara Mulder | Calligraphy Emerson Sarver | Reception Music Nystrom Productions | Rentals and Custom Keg Station Lane Collected | Tables/Chairs Pella Rental | Officiant Rev. Dr. Matt Tuininga Bartending Apres Bar Co. | Hotels Royal Amsterdam and Country Inn & Suites
The custom Keg Station Bailey's dad made just for the couple. Available for rent through Lane Collected!
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