harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0001 We could not have asked for a more beautiful day for Thiago and Margaret's wedding. The day began at The Element in downtown Iowa City, where Margaret got ready with her friends and family. harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0002 Her train was adorned by beautiful lace. harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0003 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0004 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0005 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0006 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0007 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0008 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0009 I love when a mother helps her daughter into her wedding gown. Such a special moment! harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0010 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0011 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0012 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0013 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0014 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0015 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0016 Their first look took place in front of The Element and was such a beautiful moment. Thiago was blown away by his beautiful bride! harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0017 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0018 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0019 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0020 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0021 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0022 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0023 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0024 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0025 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0026 We seized the opportunity for a few portraits before heading to Harvest Preserve for their wedding. harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0027 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0028 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0029 Margaret's engagement ring is stunning! That beautiful pink stone in the golden setting. Love it! The blush roses from Beautifully Bloomed made for a perfect styling addition. harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0030 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0031 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0032 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0033 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0034 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0035 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0036 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0037 Her veil was perfect! I adore when a bride has a lovely, flowy veil!! harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0038 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0039 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0040 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0041 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0042 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0043 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0044 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0045 Big Ten Rentals set up a beautiful white tent where Margaret and Thiago held their wedding and reception. The decor was stunning! Beautifully Bloomed created absolutely gorgeous floral arrangements for the tables. Their rentals from Borrow My Vintage were perfect for the space, including a beautiful series of vintage rugs as the aisle runner. harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0049 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0046 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0050 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0047 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0048 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0051 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0052 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0053 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0054 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0055 Margaret and Thiago were married on paper in March of 2020, but wanted to celebrate their love with a wedding attended by friends and family. Unfortunately, Covid restrictions prevented Thiago's family in Brazil from joining them. Thankfully, they were able to join virtually. harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0056 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0057 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0058 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0059 During the ceremony, Margaret turned and addressed Thiago's family, making a vow in Portuguese to love and honor their son. I don't speak Portuguese, but it was a very beautiful and powerful moment. harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0060 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0061 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0062 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0063 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0064 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0065 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0066 We were sure to get a few portraits with Thiago's family and friends who joined the wedding day virtually. harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0067 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0068 Margaret's family traveled from Texas to join them on their wedding day. What a great looking group! harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0069 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0070 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0071 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0072 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0073 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0074 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0075 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0076 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0077 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0078 Thiago graduated from the University of Iowa with a Masters in music and is an accomplish clarinetist. For their wedding day, they chose live music as entertainment for their guests. The musicians were wonderful! harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0079 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0080 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0081 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0082 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0083 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0084 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0085 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0086 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0087 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0088 Margaret's best friend, her siblings, and her parents all offered beautiful toasts to the happy couple, and her father read a message from Thiago's father. harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0089 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0090 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0091 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0092 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0093 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0094 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0095 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0096 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0097 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0098 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0099 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0100 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0101 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0102 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0103 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0104 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0105 They chose to create a time capsule to open on a later anniversary, filled with well wishes from guests and the toasts that were shared. harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0106 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0107 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0108 Before the end of the reception, we snuck away for a few more portraits around Harvest Preserve. What a stunning location!!! harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0109 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0110 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0111 harvest-preserve-wedding-iowa-city_0112