Emily + Brandon’s Wedding Day Pros

PREMIER HEARTLAND WEDDING IDEAS VENDORS
Photography: DeeDee Miller Photography
Invitations TandemHart 
Menswear  Skeffington’s Formal Wear

ALL VENDORS: Ceremony & Reception Venue The Red Barn at Pine Creek Ranch | Cake Little Blackbird Bakery | Caterer Hy-Vee | Floral Erica Sherman and Lings Moment | Welcome Sign Etsy Detailsandswirls | Hair & Makeup LM Hair & Makeup | Wedding Dress & Veil Weddings by Design | Nail Salon Milady | Jewelry Kay’s Jewelers | Ceremony & Reception Music It’s Electric Entertainment | Officiant Ben Wagner

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A proposal full of laughter and tears! 

From their high school sweetheart love story to their rustic, country wedding, we can't get enough of Emily and Brandon. 

The couple met in 2014 when they were just 13 and 14 years old. A mutual friend invited Brandon to Emily’s house to hang out one evening, and when Brandon left he knew she was the one. Four years later, Emily finally said “yes” to dating the boy from that night. Ah, young love! “Brandon told his friend that he was ‘going to marry that girl one day’,” Emily told us. 

As time passed, the couple decided to buy their first home together. Brandon planned to propose during their final walk through, but he couldn’t find the right moment. Instead, he ended up proposing in Emily’s bedroom at her parent’s house. To add to the special moment, when Brandon got down on one knee … he split his pants! The two burst into laughter and tears of joy as they realized they were going to marry their best friend. 

The right vendors make all the difference

As they started planning, luck was on their side. They won the Eastern Iowa Wedding Show giveaway! They met so many excellent wedding pros through the event, and with prizes to help plan their perfect day. One of the vendors was the uber-talented stationery designer, TandemHart. They worked directly with the team to create custom invites that matched the rustic spirit of their celebration. 

Emily wore a gorgeous v-neck ball gown with a floral design trickling down the straps and bodice. She looked stunning and so joyful! Brandon and his groomsmen got their suitcoats and ties from Skeffington’s Formal Wear, and paired the jackets with dark jeans and cowboy boots to create a relaxed, country vibe. Brandon even wore a black cowboy hat! “I always knew that we were going to go with Skeffington's for our tuxes. Brandon used them for prom and they are overall amazing,” Emily said. 

Capturing the moment.

The reception was an absolute party! The couple and their guests danced the night away under the countryside sunset. The reception was covered in creams and rustic red and orange accent colors to match the florals. Three chandeliers hung with beautiful drapery and streaming lights flowing across the ceiling. All of their special details and fun memories were captured beautifully by DeeDee Miller Photography. 

The day dreams are made of.

The two will never forget all their friends and family gathering together to celebrate their love. They were beyond grateful for all who helped their dream wedding come to life. “I am so thankful for everything and how everything turned out!” Emily said.