Category Archives: Iowa Wedding Photography
Ti & Nathan were married this August in Bettendorf, Iowa, at the bride’s grandmother’s home. It was one of those perfect summer days and a truly beautiful location.
A simple white wedding cake, decorated with green orchids and white roses.
The sun started to set at the perfect time.
There were white flowers everywhere ~ even floating arrangements in the swimming pool.
I’m so behind in blogging! So here are two photos from this wonderful wedding in the Quad Cities, with a whole post to follow later.
Anne & Derick were married last Saturday after a fresh snow fall at the Trinity Cathedral in Davenport, Iowa. It was picture perfect!
The ladies getting ready:
The bride and groom make their final adjustments:
It was a packed house in the beautiful cathedral:
We took formal photographs in the chapel and on the altar after the ceremony. We took a few more in the parlor at the Outing Club.
For two people not into cake, the bride and groom were great sports about the cake cutting!
The rings:
A first dance and a father-daughter dance to start a long night of a very busy dance floor!
Congratulations Derick & Anne! It was an honor to be part of your wedding. And a very big thank you to Quad City photographer Tiffanie Weaver for shooting with me!
{Warning: Very long, image-heavy post ahead!}
Hannah & Eric were married yesterday in the Church of the Land at the Living History Farms in Des Moines, Iowa. This was a “destination wedding” for me, but not for the couple. I cannot imagine a more perfect day or a more perfect setting for an autumn wedding. Check out that blue sky and the rustic chapel.
There were beautiful autumn decorations everywhere, including these sunflower wreaths on the doors.
And gorgeous bouquets in shades of orange with turquoise accents.
Here’s Hannah’s dress:
And Hannah getting into her dress, with the help of her bridesmaids:
Eric was nervous and so excited to see his bride:
I love this picture, mostly because you can see Eric’s sister Rose peeking through the window:
Eric & Hannah walked through the Living History Farm’s replica town from the year 1875. There were so many great places to take photos, and many people wishing them well along the way.
Then we rounded up the bridal party for some casual and fun group portraits outside.
The sun was bright and lower in the sky, so I used it to our advantage in lots of the pictures. Isn’t it so pretty?
We also did all of the family formal portraits inside the beautiful chapel, including ones with the cute ringbearer and flowergirl.
Moments before the ceremony started. You can see some of the guests mingling at the front of the church, while Eric and Hannah hide out back.
The wedding rings and part of the program:
Here’s the flowergirl dropping silk leaves instead of petals:
Hannah and her dad walking down the aisle. You can see the shimmer in her eyes at the full resolution.
Lots of beautiful singing:
A packed house:
The exchange of rings:
A dramatic exit, with rose petals flying!
The reception was held at the nearby Des Moines Golf and Country Club. We took advantage of the golden hour and the beautiful fall foliage for a few more group pictures:
Then it was on to the reception! There were so many little details at the reception, including a tower of delicious cupcakes in all sorts of flavors, instead of a wedding cake:
And still a beautiful cake for the traditional cake cutting:
The newlyweds first dance:
And lots more fun dancing.
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Hannah & Eric: Congratulations on your marriage! Enjoy your Hawaiian Honeymoon!
Vanessa and Jeff were married this past Saturday, at the Abbey Hotel in Bettendorf, Iowa. Isn’t this a stunning building?
The Abbey was home to Carmelite Nuns from the turn of the century to 1975. Sometime in the early 1990s it was converted to a hotel and banquet facility. The beautiful chapel was the site for many weddings. Vanessa and Jeff’s wedding will be the last at the Abbey for a while, as the hotel closed its doors the night after their wedding! Vanessa and Jeff certainly had a memorable celebration for the hotel’s last night.
Vanessa had a custom-made wedding gown that was simple and gorgeous. Here the family friend who made the dress is sewing her in for a perfect fit.
Vanessa was clearly excited.
We went out onto the lovely hotel grounds for some individual, couple and group portraits. It was another sunny, gorgeous September day — even warmer than most days in August.
The whole wedding party traipsed around the front of the building for a few group photos.
A wide shot of the ceremony and the beautiful chapel.
A big thank you to Quad-Cities photographer Tiffanie Weaver who was up in the balcony second-shooting for me, and generally helping me stay on track all day long.
Just married! Everyone walked outside from the Chapel and back into the Grand Ballroom for the reception. We took a quick minute to make sure Vanessa and Jeff had a moment to catch their breaths (and for a couple great photos of the two of them alone).
Following cocktail hour and a three-course dinner, the entire bridal party gave short and moving toasts.
The cake was cut, dessert was served, and the dances were quick to begin.
Congratulations, again, Jeff and Vanessa! It was wonderful to finally meet you and be part of your celebration.
