Who are the sweetest people on earth?  Annette & Tyler. And now they are the sweetest couple on earth. Mr. & Dr. Roberts. I’m going to get straight to the point and say, ever since their wedding day, I’ve been dreaming up reasons to hire dueling pianos for a party.  Our 10 year wedding anniversary?  […]

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Annette & Tyler | North Iowa Fall Wedding

This day felt like hanging out with friends while oozing creative juices.  That sounds creepy.  But I could photograph this day 1000 times.  The intimate nature of Emily & Dustin’s wedding party, mixed with the most epic party imaginable made for the best of both worlds.  Word to the wise – keep the wedding party […]

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Emily & Dustin | Historic Park Inn Hotel Wedding

My first wedding at the new Winan Creek Barn & Event Venue was knock-you-out drop-dead-gorgeous.  Everything from the bride & groom (obvi), to the reception space, and the sweet details – I had *heart* eyes all day.  I could talk about how fun this wedding was, or how adorable their daughter Lucy is, but honestly, […]

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Megan & Cody | August Iowa Wedding

theWit couldn’t have been more aptly named for Ben & Kelly’s wedding!! Kelly is hilariously witty and Ben has the best laugh to go with it!!  They are seriously one of the kindest, funniest, and most rave-tastic couples ever!! Did I just make up a word??  YES.  Yes, I did.  Spending K & B’s wedding […]

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Ben & Kelly | theWit Chicago Wedding

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Matt & Jess got married on a BEAUTIFUL spring day at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines!!  The trees were just starting to bloom, the sun was shining, and the Agricultural building couldn’t have been more grand with it’s gorgeous windows and exposed brick! These two love birds were giddy with excitement – I’m […]

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Jess & Matt Minnick : Des Moines, IA Fairground Wedding

Where do I even begin with this couple??  Courtney stole my heart the first time I met her – we met for a beer at Fat Hill Brewery in Mason City before their engagement session in November so we could get to know each other and calm the nerves a bit before they got in […]

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Courtney & Kevin : North Iowa Wedding

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So what is a First Look, anyway??  A first look is when a specific time is setup on the wedding day for the bride and groom to see each other before the ceremony!  This is a very sweet and unique moment of your day that you will remember forever!  Now I know the old tradition […]

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