Ashton Hill Farm Cedar Rapids Iowa Wedding. Sidney and Collin’s wedding day was nothing short of a dream wedding. Every detail was laid out perfectly, down to their intentional time together as a couple.

This past Saturday I held mini sessions at a local floral business in Denver, Iowa, TwoMorrow’s Acres with Clover Tent Co. Here’s some of the magic we created.

There is both something special about having a first look before the wedding and having your partner see you walk down the aisle in your dress for the first time. When I got married I always thought the first look down the aisle was the only way to go. Now looking back and knowing I had more options (and being a photographer), I’ve come to learn that there are pros to both options.
Let’s figure out which is best for you..

If you have had a session or have one in the future I’m sure you’ve thought,
“Okay, what the heck do I wear?!”
“I feel like I don’t have anything to wear..”
“Do I have to buy a new outfit?”
Here are a few tips and tricks to take some stress off and get excited about planning your outfit.

I know it’s in uncle Bob’s best intentions when he grabs a photo of you at an upward angle walking down the aisle, but please Bob. Don’t. Even Beyonce has bad angles. As photographers we know learn how to flatter every body type and bring out your best features to show you how dang good you look. All. The. Time. #IAmBeyonceAlways

There are quite a few things to consider when choosing a wedding photographer. It is okay and encouraged to ask questions when talking to your potential wedding photographer. The more questions you ask, the more you will know if you will make the perfect team together. If you aren’t sure what questions you should be asking, here are some ideas for you.

You’re engaged!! Heck Yeah! – but now what? After you’ve shared the news, celebrated, pinned all the things on Pinterest (which, let’s be real you’ve probably been doing for years. I still do it and I’m married🤪) You’re probably wondering when to book or plan certain things like..Is it too soon to pick out a […]

I think this is single handedly one of the hardest parts to planning a wedding!
Will I hurt their feelings if I don’t invite them?
Do they expect an invite?
Will my parents get upset if I don’t invite them?
I need extra room, this person will understand, right?

I’m about to answer ALL THE THINGS that make up going into a guest list so buckle your seat belts and get out your pens + paper (for those of us who still use those).

The thought of planning an outfit can seem stressful as heck.
“What should I wear?”
“What goes with what?”
“Does this match enough or is it too matchy?”
“Do I have to go buy a whole new outfit or do I have something that will work?”
I know, it can seem tough but I have a bunch of tips here to help you out and make this clothing conundrum a heck of a lot less stressful and a lot more simple. Let’s talk about what to wear for your couples or engagement session.

Picking a wedding venue can be exciting and also one of the hardest decisions in the wedding planning process. Maybe you feel like you have a general idea of what you want your day to be like, or maybe you know exactly, but you aren’t quite sure how to go about finding what makes a perfect fit for your day when it comes to the space. Here’s a list of things to consider when choosing your venue, questions to ask, as well as a tip of how to keep it all organized.