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Luis + Jillian {Wedding: Part 1}

It was a beautiful day for Jillian and Luis' wedding. The August weather was quite toasty, but the sun was shining and the skies were blue. We began our day at the Marriott, where Jillian and Luis got ready for their big day. I have to say, I think this is one of my very favorite hotels now. All the natural light was gorgeous! Plus, the hotel had a...
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Greg + Meredith {Wedding: Part 2}

Their was held at her home church, Zion Lutheran in Iowa City. While Meredith and Greg live in Texas, her family is still active in Zion Lutheran, where her mother is one of the church wedding coordinators. How fun is that?! I love that Greg got a little emotional as Meredith walked in. These two are the sweetest! Their officiant, Rev. Carson, came...
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5 Tips for Finding Your Dream Venue {Wedding Wednesday: Blank Park Zoo}

Guest Count – Depending on the size of your wedding, your guest count could limit the number of venues that can accommodate your event. Some venues even offer a discount for small, intimate weddings. Budget - Determining a budget before visiting venues allows the Venue Coordinator the ability to better assist you and customize each tour. The coo...
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The Red Barn at Pine Creek

I recently had the absolute pleasure of photographing a styled shoot at a brand new venue in Marengo, The Red Barn at Pine Creek. Oh my word! It was AMAZING!! Not only is the venue fabulous, a mix of rustic and elegant, it has about 300 acres of beauty around it. It has it all; timber, fields of wildflowers, a pond, and more! I could shoot out ther...
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Greg + Meredith {Wedding: Part 1}

When we arrived at Zion Lutheran in Iowa City, the skies were overcast. The gray skies didn't dampen the excitement as Greg and Meredith prepared for their wedding day. Once this gorgeous couple was ready, we headed to Hickory Hill Park for their first look. Hickory Hill holds a special place in Meredith's heart, as it was somewhere she frequently...
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