Admit it:
You’ve dreamed about your wedding for as long as you can remember. And now a part of you wants to go boho, with a relaxed outdoor celebration amid nature’s bounty. But then there’s that other part of you, the side that yearns to go glam, with a sophisticated soiree in the city. Which will you choose?
Photographer: Mindy Myers
Stylist: Jen McDonald
Set and Floral Design: Plum Event + Design
Hair: Lindsey Mollenhauer
Makeup: Ivy Boyd
The Ludlow suit in Japanese chambray
(J.Crew, jcrew.com).
Bugatchi slim-fit shirt
(Nordstrom; nordstrom.com).
Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent embroidered dress
(Revolve, revolveclothing.com).
Custom rings by Marisa Adamson
(Daily Bliss Jewelry Design, Des Moines).
Vintage embroidered dress
(Salvation Army, Des Moines).
Tutu Du Monde Hidden Treasure cape
(Poppy’s Closet, poppyscloset.com).
Vintage eyelet gown
(Preservation, Des Moines).
Cake by Becky’s Cake Confectionery
(Des Moines).
Custom rings by Marisa Adamson
(Daily Bliss Jewelry Design, Des Moines).
Table setting by Plum Event + Design
(Des Moines).
Sophisticated City
Thierry Mugler crepe gown
(Net-a-Porter, net-a-porter.com).
Jacquard tuxedo jacket and pant;
Grandad slim-fit formal shirt
(Asos, us.asos.com).
Thierry Mugler crepe gown
(Net-a-Porter, net-a-porter.com).
Jacquard tuxedo jacket and pant; Grandad slim-fit formal shirt
(Asos, us.asos.com).
Nadia Tarr leopard jersey dress
(Nadia Tarr, nadiatarr.com).
Vintage redesigned horse ring by Marisa Adamson (Daily Bliss Jewelry Design, Des Moines).
Ludlow tuxedo jacket;
Crewcuts geometric bow tie
(J.Crew, jcrew.com).
Denim shirt (The Children’s Place, Des Moines).
Table setting by Plum Event + Design (Des Moines).
Photo Assistant:
Hope Saluri
Models:
Lucy Solarz
Nick Schulze (The Peak Agency)
Torri Myers
Magnolia Adamson
Oliver Ill
Special Thanks:
John and Judy Spence/Jay’s Lake
Des Moines Building
Des Moines Social Club