Not a fan of traditional wedding cake? You’re not alone! Maybe you’re not a fan of the taste, you want something more unique, or you’re just looking for a dessert that feels more you. The good news? There are plenty of creative, delicious alternatives that can make your wedding just as memorable (and even more fun!).

Wedding planning is all fun and games, but let’s not forget the most important part: The Marriage License! Without it, you can’t be legally married, so it’s really important to take the time to do your research at least 90 days out from your wedding day to be sure you have everything in order.

Touring wedding venues is a tiring process, especially when you don’t know the questions to ask. My best recommendation for you when it comes to the touring process? Is to hire a wedding planner. Now hear me out, it’s because we listen to your vision and understand your aesthetic to find the venue that best matches your needs.

Late night snacks have become a fan favorite at weddings over the years, but where do you even begin when it comes to planning it? We’ve compiled a list of our fav late night snack food options into multiple catergories, for you to be able to find what fits best for you on your big day!

I’ve compiled a list of some of my favorite wedding venues in the area, as a Des Moines wedding planner who knows all the best spots ;)

Every couple should have the feeling of a fairytale wedding, and that’s exactly what I wanted to capture in this styled shoot. I’m a big fan of the renaissance festival and a fantasy book lover, so it should come as no surpprise when I decided to make my fairytale wedding dreams come true.

There are so many amazing venues around the Iowa City area, to the point where it can get a little overwhelming! But don’t worry, I’ve compiled a list of some of my favorite wedding venues in the area.

I always recommend that couples create a wedding website since you’re able to share so much more information about your wedding day than you are on your save the dates and rsvp’s. However, if this is your first wedding, it can be a little confusing where to start when it comes to creating your website.

It’s pretty common nowadays for couples to opt for a “Child Free” wedding, but how should you go about no kids allowed?

Here’s my ultimate list of unique and creative bridesmaid gift ideas that go beyond the conventional and ensure your bridesmaids will remember your special day with a smile.

As a professional wedding planner, I see many mistakes that couples make when planning their wedding. Today I wanted to narrow down that list of mistakes, to the top 5 that I most commonly see, and tell you how to avoid those common mistakes.

Not sure where to start when it come to planning your summer wedding? We have 10 tips & tricks for you to use when plnning your big day in the summer time.

Planning a wedding can get really stressful, really fast! That’s why we took the initiative to write out a full Wedding Planning Checklist for you!

If you're in the process of planning and creating your save the dates, you may be thinking, "where do I begin?!". Navigating stationary can get confusing and stressful sometimes, but rest assured this article will tell you everything you need to know about your save the dates!

The sky is the limit when it comes to your wedding invitations, but where do you even start?

Spring weddings are truly something special, but how do you even begin planning a spring wedding? What color scheme should you use? What decor should you use? While most of those questions are completely up to you as a couple, I'm here to walk you through some spring wedding ideas to show you what other couples have done, and what you can do to make your spring time wedding stand out, and stay true to the theme.

When you think of your love story, you may think is was fate, a love destined to be by the Gods themselves. That’s what I wanted to incorporate into this shoot. I wanted to bring in all kinds of celestial elements, because who doesn’t want a wedding under the stars?!

The music you choose to use on your wedding day is SO important! Afterall, it’s a reflection of you as a couple. But how do you go about choosing your wedding music? Do you pick traditional songs? Songs you love? Songs that represent you as a couple? Why not all of the above!? In this blog post, I’ll go over all types of wedding day songs- what songs I see used the most, my personal favorites, and more!

Are you having a winter wedding? Check out these tips and tricks to have the best winter wedding ever!

Hayley and Nates wedding was the literal defenition of a perfect fall wedding! They used a terracotta color palatte of burnt orange, tans, and other neutrals AND had a really cool wedding theme of... Vikings! You heard that right, the couple opted to have a viking themed wedding which consisted of drinking out of mead cups made from bull horns, grazing tables, and a hog roast!