As someone who has a home base and is a wedding photographer in Iowa (and someone who specializes in photographing small, intimate gatherings where you’re surrounded by your favorite people and no one else) I knew I had to share with you about a wedding I recently photographed near Des Moines.  I recently had the […]

Salisbury House & Gardens is one of my absolute favorite venues in Des Moines, Iowa! If you love gardens, and historic homes you will love just as much. The weddings you can host here can range from bright and colorful, to “Clue” moody vibes! I mean, it does have that.. “It girl” factor when you […]

You’re engaged, and you know that Des Moines is the place for you to wed, but not quite sure how to go about the rest of how to get married there. That’s where I step in! This is the complete guide to getting married in Des Moines!! Pick your Wedding Date, Partner. That’s the first […]

Once upon a dream you watched a chick flick where they had an amazing backyard wedding full of twinkly lights, florals, and stolen kisses under the moonlight. This movie fantasy can be a reality with the right vendor team. Location: Are you using your home, a family home, or renting an airbnb? This is important […]

Whether you are from Iowa, or coming to visit family.. I have a few ideas for planning your Iowa elopement! First thing first – it does not have to be in a barn if you don’t want it to be. You can elope anywhere! Iowa is fairly laid back, generally full of nice, welcoming humans. […]

I’m a big fan of botanical gardens for wedding photos, I mean specially in a state like Iowa where Winter comes quick and sometimes you just need to feel that humidity only tropical plants can provide. Des Moines Iowa Botanical Garden: Wedding Photos Today’s post is full of photos from Reanna + Cameron’s wedding day!! […]