Madisen + Gavin’s Wedding Day Pros
Wedding Planner Budget Bride | Photography Rachel Fosbenner Photo | Videographer Sailor Breez Photo + Film and the Bride's editing talent, Madisen Lynn Videography | Floral DIY, Sam's Club | Ceremony & Reception Venue Family's Lake Property in Montour, Iowa | Hair Moods Salon and Spa, Frankie | Nails The Nail Shop | Makeup Maisie Greco & Makeup by Cars | Engagement Ring True Gem | Bride's Wedding band MAIVEshop | Food Trucks Flying Elbow & Maria’s Tacos | Ice Cream Truck The Parlor | DJ Chaos Productions, Jesse | Bride's Dress Schaffer's | Reception Dress Custom Aideux Bridal by Lucy | Rentals Big Ten Rentals | Neon LedNeonCraft | Custom Pocket Square Whispdesign | Ring Box Velvet Rose Designs Co. and Liron Tresor
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Madisen and Gavin’s Lake Como-inspired wedding is full of special touches and memorable moments. From getting married where her parents were married to surprise grandparent dances, we are obsessed with their wedding day.
After six years of dating, Madisen was a bit suspicious when Gavin planned a birthday dinner at one of her favorite restaurants. Her suspicions were correct — he popped the big question on a rooftop ahead of dinner! A photographer friend took a few photos of the couple as they celebrated with champagne and admired the gorgeous ring he designed. They then went to dinner to spend time together before sharing the news. Little did Madisen know that her family and friends were all waiting at home to celebrate.
“Gavin assured me that he told them we were going to spend time together taking in the moment before calling our family and friends later,” Madisen said. “I walked in the house and they were already there to celebrate the news!”
As a wedding videographer, Madisen was well prepared for what she wanted for her wedding day to be. An Italian destination inspired her feel with boats, casual elegance, and summer romance. But most importantly, the couple wanted the whole celebration to reflect who they are, who they love, and what they love doing together.
“Our idea was to bring the intentionality and adventure of a destination wedding right to the heart of Iowa and include all of our people,” Madisen said.
The wedding was held at Madisen’s family’s lake property in Montour, Iowa. The day of their wedding, the two woke up extra early for a morning swim together. The time allowed them to take the day in before all the craziness of the wedding began.
The couple’s almost 300 guests were boated across the lake to the ceremony and back to the family property for the reception. It gave the guests a little adventure and experience tied to their vows. Madisen and Gavin even rode on the very same boat that her parents used for their own wedding at the lake.
Madisen wore a gorgeous mermaid-style dress that matched the lakeside vibe. The strapless gown from Schaffer's had layered details on the chest. Complemented with a gorgeous train and long veil, she looked absolutely stunning for her special day.
Surprisingly enough with Madisen’s experience in the wedding industry, the couple ended up choosing almost all new vendors and did a lot of DIY details for florals, decor, stationery, and signage. She was very grateful for her day-of coordinators from Budget Bride. With a day full of moving parts, she wanted someone who could manage the crazy and they could trust.
“I can’t even begin to explain all that they did for us,” Madisen said. “They did everything and more, even in extreme heat.”
The whole day was photographed by Rachel Fosbenner and filmed by videographer by Sailor Breeze. Madisen even edited her own wedding video and was so grateful for Sailor for filming the day. Together they were able to capture all the magical moments. It was a celebration she and Gavin will forever treasure.
