Koru Berry Farm Wedding, Kelley & Jamey
Kelley and Jamey’s wedding day at Koru Berry Farm was filled with soft summer colors, romantic details, and plenty of personality. Surrounded by rows of lush berry bushes and the natural beauty of the Iowa countryside, the farm created such a beautiful backdrop for their celebration. From their sage green and neutral wedding color palette to the colorful garden-inspired florals, every detail complemented the relaxed, romantic atmosphere of their Koru Berry Farm wedding.
Kelley looked stunning in an off-the-shoulder lace wedding gown with delicate floral appliqués and a flowing train, while Jamey wore a light neutral suit paired with sage green accents. Their wedding party continued the palette with sage green bridesmaid dresses and coordinating neutral suits, creating a look that felt especially fitting for a summer farm wedding in Iowa. Pops of blush, peach, blue, and white throughout the bouquets added just the right amount of color against all of the surrounding greenery.
Of course, one of the most memorable parts of Kelley and Jamey’s wedding day had to be their photos with the donkeys! These are exactly the kinds of unexpected, personal moments that make a wedding feel completely unique to the couple. Between the animals, beautiful open property, berry fields, and greenery, there were so many fun opportunities for wedding portraits throughout the day.
For couples searching for a unique Iowa wedding venue, Koru Berry Farm offers a charming countryside setting that feels intimate, natural, and completely different from a traditional ballroom wedding. Kelley and Jamey embraced everything that made the property special, creating a wedding day that was romantic and colorful with plenty of fun mixed in. We can’t wait to share more from their beautiful Koru Berry Farm wedding in Iowa!
Photo By: Jessica Barnhart
There is something so special about a wedding venue that allows couples to truly embrace the beauty of the outdoors, and Koru Berry Farm does exactly that. Surrounded by rolling greenery, open fields, and rows of berry bushes, the property creates a peaceful countryside atmosphere that feels tucked away while still offering everything you need for a beautiful wedding celebration. For couples searching for a unique outdoor wedding venue in Iowa, Koru Berry Farm offers a setting that feels romantic, relaxed, and completely different from a traditional ballroom.
One of our favorite things about working at Koru Berry Farm weddings is the variety of natural backdrops throughout the property. The berry fields and surrounding greenery are gorgeous for wedding party photos and newlywed portraits, especially as the light begins to soften later in the day. Because there is already so much natural beauty surrounding you, couples can lean into colorful florals and garden-inspired details or keep their design simple and allow the landscape to be the focal point.
We also love how much personality couples can bring into their wedding day here. A farm wedding naturally lends itself to those fun, unexpected details that guests remember long after the celebration is over. Kelley and Jamey’s photos with the donkeys were the perfect example! Those moments gave their wedding such a playful, personal touch while also highlighting what makes a Koru Berry Farm wedding so unique.
As wedding planners, we especially love venues that give us the opportunity to create an experience that feels connected to the couple rather than fitting every wedding into the exact same mold. Koru Berry Farm provides a beautiful foundation while leaving plenty of room for each couple’s individual style to shine. If you’re dreaming of a romantic Iowa farm wedding, a garden-inspired celebration, or an outdoor wedding surrounded by the countryside, Koru Berry Farm is such a fun venue to make completely your own.
Getting Ready at Koru Berry Farm
The morning of a wedding sets the tone for the entire day, and having a comfortable space to get ready makes such a difference. The getting ready suite at Koru Berry Farm gives couples a dedicated space to settle in, spend time with their favorite people, and enjoy those final moments before the ceremony begins.
For Kelley, the getting ready portion of the day was filled with all of those sweet, quiet moments we love seeing on a wedding day. From putting on her gorgeous off-the-shoulder lace gown to adding the finishing touches to her hair and accessories, the suite provided a beautiful backdrop for capturing the details and emotions leading up to the ceremony. We especially love getting-ready spaces that allow photographers to document these moments without having to leave the venue or travel between multiple locations.
Getting ready directly at your Iowa wedding venue also makes the wedding-day timeline so much easier. With everyone already on the property, there is less time spent traveling and more time available for photos, first looks, wedding party portraits, and simply enjoying the morning. As wedding planners, anything that helps create a smoother, less rushed timeline is always a win!
For couples considering a Koru Berry Farm wedding, having an on-site getting ready space is another detail that makes the venue so convenient. Kelley’s morning was the perfect beginning to a beautiful countryside wedding day, and we love how these quieter moments gave her a chance to soak everything in before heading outside to say “I do.”
A First Touch Before the Ceremony
Not every couple wants to do a traditional first look before their wedding ceremony, and Kelley and Jamey found the sweetest alternative for their Koru Berry Farm wedding. Instead of seeing one another before the ceremony, they chose to have a first touch, allowing them to share a private moment together while still saving that highly anticipated first look for Kelley’s walk down the aisle.
Standing back-to-back, Kelley and Jamey were able to hold hands, talk, and soak in a few quiet moments together before everything officially began. Wedding days can move incredibly quickly, so as Iowa wedding planners, we love when couples intentionally build moments like this into their wedding day timeline. It gave Kelley and Jamey a chance to connect, calm some of those pre-ceremony nerves, and remind themselves what the entire day was really about—all without seeing each other.
For couples who love the idea of having a private moment together but still dream about that emotional first look down the aisle, a first touch is such a beautiful compromise. You still get intimate wedding photos and a meaningful moment together while preserving the tradition and anticipation of seeing each other for the first time during the ceremony. It can also be a great opportunity to exchange private vows, letters, or simply spend a few minutes talking before guests arrive and the celebration begins.
Kelley and Jamey’s first touch was such a sweet addition to their Koru Berry Farm wedding day and made the anticipation leading up to their ceremony even more special.
A Sage Green Wedding Party
Kelley and Jamey’s wedding party perfectly complemented the romantic, garden-inspired feel of their Koru Berry Farm wedding. Their color palette centered around soft sage green and warm neutrals, creating a look that felt elegant while still fitting beautifully with the natural surroundings of the farm. Against the lush greenery and berry fields, the entire wedding party looked picture-perfect.
The bridesmaids wore sage green bridesmaid dresses in different styles, allowing each person to choose a silhouette that felt comfortable and flattering while still creating a cohesive look. We love this approach to bridesmaid attire because it adds a little personality to the wedding party without taking away from the overall design. The soft green was especially beautiful paired with Kelley’s romantic lace wedding gown and colorful bouquet.
On the other side, the groomsmen wore light beige suits with sage green accents, tying their looks seamlessly into the bridesmaids' dresses. Jamey coordinated with the group in a neutral suit and sage green bow tie, creating a light and airy alternative to traditional black wedding attire. For a summer wedding in Iowa, these lighter tones worked perfectly with the outdoor setting and kept the entire wedding party looking fresh and relaxed.
Their florals brought another layer of color into the design. Bouquets filled with blush pink, peach, soft blue, cream, and white flowers stood out beautifully against the sage green dresses. Rather than sticking to only one or two colors, the pastel florals gave their garden-inspired Iowa wedding a playful, summery feel while still keeping everything soft and romantic.
An Outdoor Ceremony at Koru Berry Farm
Kelley and Jamey’s ceremony took place beneath the beautiful oak tree at Koru Berry Farm, and it was such a romantic setting for their summer wedding. Surrounded by the natural greenery of the property, the large tree created a stunning focal point for the ceremony while giving the entire space that intimate, tucked-away feeling that makes an outdoor Iowa wedding so special.
One of the things we love most about an outdoor wedding ceremony at Koru Berry Farm is that the property already provides such a beautiful backdrop. Instead of needing to completely transform a traditional ceremony space, couples can embrace the scenery that is already there. The oak tree added height, texture, and plenty of character to Kelley and Jamey’s ceremony, creating a naturally beautiful backdrop as they exchanged their vows.
The setting also fit perfectly with the couple’s garden-inspired wedding design. Their soft sage green, neutral, and pastel color palette looked gorgeous against the surrounding landscape, while their colorful florals brought in touches of blush, peach, blue, and white. Everything felt intentional without taking away from the natural beauty of the farm.
The ceremony was also the moment Kelley and Jamey had been waiting for all day. Because they chose to do a first touch instead of a first look, Jamey didn’t see Kelley in her wedding dress until she began walking down the aisle. Saving that first look for their ceremony made the moment even more emotional and gave them the traditional aisle reveal they had wanted while still allowing them to spend a few private minutes together beforehand.
Koru Berry Farm Beverage Burros
One of the most memorable details from Kelley and Jamey’s Koru Berry Farm wedding had to be the beverage burros that joined guests during cocktail hour! Cocktail hour is already such a fun part of the wedding day, but bringing in a pair of adorable donkeys instantly turned it into an experience their guests weren’t going to forget.
The burros were dressed for the occasion with greenery and white floral garlands, making them feel like they were completely part of the wedding design. One was even outfitted with a pack designed to carry beverages, allowing the donkeys to mingle with guests while adding an interactive element to the celebration. And, of course, they created some pretty incredible photo opportunities for Kelley and Jamey!
We love when couples incorporate unique cocktail hour entertainment because it gives guests something to experience beyond simply grabbing a drink and waiting for the reception to begin. Beverage burros are especially fun for an outdoor farm wedding, where they feel right at home with the surrounding countryside. It’s unexpected, playful, and guaranteed to become one of those wedding details everyone talks about afterward.
They also fit Kelley and Jamey’s wedding aesthetic surprisingly perfectly. The soft florals and greenery decorating the donkeys coordinated with the couple’s garden-inspired details, while the relaxed outdoor setting at Koru Berry Farm made the entire experience feel natural rather than overly staged. Even with such a whimsical addition, everything still felt cohesive with their romantic summer wedding.
Kelley and Jamey’s wedding day was the perfect example of everything we love about a Koru Berry Farm wedding—beautiful outdoor scenery, romantic details, and plenty of personality. From the soft sage green wedding party attire and colorful garden-inspired florals to their ceremony beneath the oak tree, every part of their celebration felt intentional while still embracing the relaxed atmosphere of the farm.
There were also so many personal moments woven throughout the day. Kelley and Jamey chose to share a private first touch before the ceremony, saving their actual first look for the moment Kelley walked down the aisle. Later, guests were treated to one of our favorite details of the entire celebration: beverage burros during cocktail hour! Those fun, unexpected touches are what make a wedding feel less like an event and more like a reflection of the couple themselves.
The natural beauty of Koru Berry Farm made the perfect backdrop from beginning to end. Between the berry fields, mature trees, open green spaces, and charming countryside setting, there were endless opportunities for beautiful wedding portraits. Kelley and Jamey’s soft pastel florals and sage green color palette complemented the property perfectly, creating a romantic summer wedding in Iowa that felt colorful, fresh, and timeless.
As Iowa wedding planners, we love helping couples create celebrations that feel personal to them while allowing them to actually enjoy everything they spent months planning. Kelley and Jamey’s wedding was filled with exactly the kinds of moments we hope our couples remember most—the anticipation before the ceremony, celebrating with their closest people, plenty of laughter, and a few donkeys thrown into the mix!
If you’re searching for a unique Iowa wedding venue, dreaming of an outdoor farm wedding, or considering your own Koru Berry Farm wedding, Kelley and Jamey’s day is proof of just how much personality you can bring to this beautiful setting. Congratulations again to Kelley and Jamey! We were so grateful to be a part of their wedding day and help bring such a fun, romantic celebration to life.
Vendor Team
Venue: Koru Berry Farm
Planner: Elizabeth Bliss Events
Photographer: For the Love of Paws Photography
Catering: Peppercorn Food Co.
Charcuterie: The Hangry Lady
Desserts: Take the Cake
Hair & MUA: Studio 319
The Koru Berry Farm Wedding Venue
Address: 1681 U Ave, Homestead, IA 52236
Phone: 319-654-7656
Email: dedahappel@gmail.com
Investment starts at $4,000 - $6,000
Can seat up to 300 guests
Amenities included: Tables & chairs, outdoor ceremony space, two bridal suites, free decor onsite, bar setup and staff, full access to 22 acres, farm animals onsite.