Preferred Vendors
Photographers
Eric W Osborn Photography
Eric is one of the most genuine people you can work with. He's a great photographer with the ability to put you at ease while behind the camera; it's laughs and smiles with Eric! Not only will he be your photographer, but you're gaining a buddy too throughout the course of your session. Eric's photos would best be described as warm and inviting.
Michael Grobin Photography
Michael is an amazing photographer! He is incredible to work and super easy going. We have worked with him numerous times. He is definitely a up for anything type of photographer and has a great way of bringing out the best in his clients!
www.michaelgrobinphotography.com/
Annie B Photography
Chelsey does fantastic work! She is super pleasant and professional. Her photos turn out exactly the way you'd want them to!
Carter Photography
What can we say about Joel at Carter Photography? He’s easy to work with, has a great sense of humor when photographing the wedding party, and oh yeah, his photos are amazing! Joel’s pictures turn out different than anyone else’s. There is a “signature look” quality to them!
Monroe + Co
Jess and her team do an amazing job of capturing one of the most important days of your life! She is very easy to work with and her photos turn our spectacular! Monroe + Co also have videography services.
Kali Slaymaker Photography
Kali has an innate ability to capture not only the posed photos perfectly, but the moments between the planned shots. Kali’s ability to use light to create emotion is evident in her photos. Her final product ranges from to both ends of the spectrum from bright and airy to more moody.
Alex McCrary Photography
Alex’s photos have a certain warm tone and feel to them. She shoots in the moment meaning that the perfect pose isn’t necessary. Alex is go with the flow and spontaneous which allows her to capture your memories in a way different than everyone else.
www.alexmccraryphotography.com
Rooted Photo Co.
Aleasea is great to work with from the vendor side of things. She keeps things on schedule to keep your date running as smooth as possible. Aleasea doesn’t shoot your typical wedding style so her photos will come back to you with a certain warmth, and a touch of moodiness (in a good way!).
Marissa Kelly Photography
Marissa’s photos have to be seen to be believed! She is incredibly talented and her photos seem to jump off the page or screen! The photos have a too good to be true look about them.
marissakellyphotography.com
SailorBreez Photo + Film
If you are looking for light and airy photos, Sailor is the photographer for you! Her photos feel fresh and bright! Whenever we work with Sailor, the night has a different vibe to it. Her fun personality helps put her client's at ease and captures their true personality!
sailorbreez.com
Ivory + Bliss
Ivory + Bliss has been such a pleasure to work with over the last couple of years! Lindsay and her staff are personable, fun, and genuinely want you to look and feel your best on your best day! If you're looking for bright and light style, check out Ivory + Bliss!
ivoryandbliss.com
Inspiration Photography
Laura's style falls right between the airy and bright and dark and moody. It's kind of the best of both worlds! We've known Laura since 2017 when we were the DJ for her wedding. Since then she has started Inspiration Photography and is now venturing into the world of weddings. You couldn't ask for a kinder person to work with!
LSinspirationphotography.mypixieset.com
Videographers
Graphic Formation
Ben is one of the most high energy videographers we have had the pleasure of working with. Not only is his personality so much fun to be around but his films are on another level. They are usually high energy and contain footage that you don’t see from anyone else. Working with Ben and his wife Lauren is like working with your friends that you’ve known forever.
Monroe + Co
Jess and her team do an amazing job of capturing one of the most important days of your life! She is very easy to work with and her photos turn our spectacular! Jess is authentic and a what you see is what you get personality. She is genuinely excited to shoot your wedding and is just as much your cheerleader the day of as she is your videographer.
D. Barrett Studios
Drew has an elegant quality to his films. He shoots without the extra “flair” that you get with other filmmakers. Drew has a laid back, go with the flow personality and shoots your wedding day as it is giving it a true to life cinematic feel.
Madisen Lynn Videography
Dramatic and cinematic films are the first words that come to mind when watching Madisen’s work. The films are more couple centric focusing on you and your new husband or wife. Madisen uses in the moment filming compared to staging shots.
www.madisenlynn12.wixsite.com/madisenvideography
Reed Shepherd Videography
Reed is a passionate storyteller and one of those guys that you want to be friends with; his website even says you’ll be get a new best friend when you work with him. His films generally have a high energy feel that matches his adventurer goofball personality. The end product is a jaw dropping wedding film that will you have you looking back on your wedding day for years to come.
www.reedshepherdfilms.com
Caterers
Ruzicka's Catering
We've known Ruzicka's for many years. Jeff and his crew can put together a delicious menu that will wow your guests. There isn't any event that we wouldn't recommend Ruzicka's!
McElroy’s Catering
McElroy’s Catering is among the best in the business! In the many years that we’ve been doing weddings, this was one of the best meals yet! They offer everything you need for your reception feast from the food to the linens!
Fat Chef Catering
Fat Chef Catering has been a pleasure to work with over the last couple of years. They do a great job of setting up and prepping a mouthwatering meal!
HyVee
HyVee has been great to work with over the years. We have seen them serve everything from sandwiches to breakfast for a wedding meal. Any way you look at it, HyVee is a great choice to cater your event!
Blend-Events
We have worked with Blend Events just one time and that was enough for us to be impressed! Not only is their food amazing, but the presentation is just as incredible! Check out Blend Events for a truly impressive food experience!
Graze Iowa City
Graze has years of experience not only in the Iowa City area but across the country. When we worked with Graze, they had setup several “graze stations” that were all unique. Everything that was out was a top-notch product from their appetizer/meat/cheese station to the dessert table. Be prepared to be amazed at not only the visuals but the tastiness too!
Cake/Desserts
HyVee
With some of the best cake decorators and builders in the area HyVee makes impressive desserts.
Mather Designs
Kassie is absolutely, positively one of the most creative cake makers/decorators/humans we have ever met! Her cake skills are second to none! Check out her cake push-up pops for an easy dessert option!
www.facebook.com/matherdesigns
Sugar Flower Cake Design
If you are looking for over the top, glamorous, a statement piece for a cake, Sugar Flower Cake Design must be considered!
Planners/Coordinators
Soiree
We have had the opportunity to work with Emily at Soiree and wow! When something doesn’t quite go according to plan, she has tons of connections to make things happen! Emily and her staff are very personable and will make sure to take care of you for your event!
www.soireeia.com
Ivory & Grace Planning Co.
Organized and go with the flow are two words we would use to describe Ivory & Grace Planning Co. Megan is wonderful to work with and has a team mentality when it comes to executing the plan for your wedding day!
www.ivoryandgraceplanningco.com
Flowers
Studio Bloom Iowa
Elegant and simple all at the same time! A locally owned flower shop!
www.studiobloomiowa.com
E’s Florals
Wonderfully colorful and timeless! A locally owned flower shop!
www.esflorals.com
Hydrangea Bloom
From simple to all out, Hydrangea Bloom is capable of it all! Some of the most incredible jaw-dropping arrangements that we have seen have come from Hydrangea Bloom.
www.hydrangeabloom.com
Ellabank Blossoms
Ellie is a rock star! Seriously, she can take a vision and make it what you were dreaming of and then some! She is dedicated to her craft and can definitely bring the pop and color that you need for your big day!
Decor
Unique Events
Unique Events can handle it all for you from furniture to bistro lighting!
11:11 Event Co
Travis at 11:11 Event Co has been a professional in the wedding industry for a long time. 11:11 Event Co can take care of all of your wedding decor and rental needs!
www.1111eventco.com
String Quartet
Cedar Valley Strings
Incredibly talented group of performers! They can take care of prelude to recessional playing a variety of songs that you know and love! Super easy to work with from coordinator to DJ.
Quatra Musica
We have worked with Quatra Musica a handful of times with great results each time. They are a tight knit group of musicians that will add a touch of elegance to your event or wedding day!
Memories
Rosy Memories
Rosy Memories designs and assembles memory books from pictures you submit. Katrina has a knack for design with multiple layout options available. High quality gift books that look great too! Rosy Memories would be a great way to commemorate your wedding day in a coffee table book for all to see!
rosymemories.com