Austin + Alyssa // Celebration Farms Wedding Part 2

June 23, 2021  •  Leave a Comment

iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0001iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0001 Did I mention what an absolutely perfect day Austin and Alyssa had?! Seriously, it was a dream!

Following the ceremony, we finished up the formal family portraits. This little spot on the lawn with the trees in the background is my favorite spot for portraits at this time of day. The light at the arches was still a little too harsh, but the beautiful sunlight lights the trees beautifully!

iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0002iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0002 iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0003iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0003 iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0004iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0004 iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0005iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0005 iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0006iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0006 iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0007iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0007 iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0008iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0008 I have to say, this is one of my favorite things to do with bridal parties! Running group hug!! It's the best! iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0009iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0009 iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0010iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0010 Being big "Lord of the Rings" fans, Austin and his friends have an ongoing tradition of getting pictures of this iconic pose from "The Fellowship of the Rings." After a short debate on who would pose as the ring wraith, the guys got into position. Too fun! iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0011iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0011 Alyssa's dress was perfect for floating! I absolutely love the portraits with it dramatically blowing!! iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0012iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0012 iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0013iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0013 Once we had finished by the timberline, the light at the arches was perfect! Talk about timing!! So we headed over there with the bridal party for a few more portraits before heading into the reception. iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0014iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0014 I adore the soft blues of their bridesmaids dresses, so soft and romantic!! iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0016iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0016 iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0017iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0017 Did I mention how amazing their bouquets from Bohemian Blossoms were? Stunning!!! iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0018iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0018 iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0019iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0019 iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0020iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0020 iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0021iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0021 iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0022iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0022 iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0023iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0023 The toasts from Alyssa's Maid of Honor and Austin's Best Man were so sweet and heartfelt. You could tell just how loved Austin and Alyssa are by their friends and family. Toasts are one of my favorite part of the reception. It is such a beautiful moment, honoring the bride and groom as individuals and as a couple. iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0024iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0024 iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0025iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0025 iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0046iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0046 iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0026iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0026 Austin's step-sister made their beautiful wedding cake and, if Austin's reaction was any indication, it was absolutely delicious!! iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0047iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0047 iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0029iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0029 iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0030iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0030 I loved their first dance! Not only did it kick off with a dip and a kiss, but you could see the joy radiating from them as they dance together for the first time as husband and wife. So beautiful!! iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0031iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0031 iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0032iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0032 iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0033iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0033 iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0036iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0036 iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0034iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0034 iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0035iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0035 Alyssa and her dad were the next to take to the dance floor, followed by Austin and his mother. What beautiful parent dances! iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0037iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0037 iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0038iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0038 iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0039iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0039 iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0040iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0040 Once the dance floor opened, it stayed full! This group knows how to party!! iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0041iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0041 iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0042iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0042 iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0043iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0043 iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0044iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0044 iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0045iowa-city-wedding-celebration-farm_0045 I absolutely loved capturing Austin and Alyssa's wedding day! I hope you've enjoyed this little peek into their beautiful wedding!!

Congratulations, Austin and Alyssa!! Thank you so much for allowing me to be a part of your wedding!!!

 

VENDORS:
Venues |
The Highlander Hotel & Celebration Farm
Gown | Bliss Bridal
Bridesmaids | Azazie
Suits | Men's Warehouse
Florals | Bohemian Blossoms
Hair | Salon Ludic


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