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Allyson + Jordan — Farmhouse Wedding

Allyson + Jordan — Farmhouse Wedding

You know it's a true celebration when the wedding party dances down the aisle together to “Lovely Day” by Bill Withers. Before Jordan and Allyson’s beautiful wedding, there was the epic proposal. Jordan told Allyson he needed help capturing drone footage of a damaged crop field for insurance. As she got the drone above the field, she looked at the monitor to see …

Sarah + MacGuire — Backyard Wedding

Sarah + MacGuire — Backyard Wedding

MacGuire and Sarah celebrated their love with a beautiful backyard summer wedding. The dreamy and intimate day focused on classic styles, pops of colors, and involving their families throughout the entire experience.

Shelby + Ryan — Dream Day

Shelby + Ryan — Dream Day

If Ryan were to describe the wedding theme, he would say: “Shelby.” The wedding of their dreams had everything and was made just for them. From playing flippy cup during cocktail hour to doggie cupcakes to a custom chalkboard guestbook, the Schuler wedding was one for the memory books.

Emily + Brandon — High School Sweethearts

Emily + Brandon — High School Sweethearts

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 …

Western Meets Boho — A Styled Shoot

Western Meets Boho — A Styled Shoot

From the day they met, Vowed Vintage and Dame & Maiden knew they could create an inspiring, one-of-a-kind wedding. They started pitching and concepting ideas and landed on a little bit vintage, a little bit hippie, and a lot of Western.

Cheers to the New Year! — A Styled Shoot

Cheers to the New Year! — A Styled Shoot

We're raising a glass and looking forward to new beginnings. As Heartland Wedding Ideas grows, we're working more and more with our friends in Eastern Iowa and will be bringing you more styled shoots (like this one!) and real weddings from the region to help you plan your big day! We look forward to …

Experience the Memorial Union at Iowa State University

Experience the Memorial Union at Iowa State University

The Memorial Union at Iowa State University is a breathtaking venue space for anyone planning their special day — not just for alumni. Plenty of alums DO return to these hallowed halls to celebrate their most special occasions, always with their love stories of how …