Picking a theme for your wedding is very personal and can be tricky to pull it off. See how Kellie For Ag another Iowa farm girl pulled off her Cow Themed Wedding last fall. It is adorable, fun and classy! Let your inner self out and shine at your wedding..... Enjoy! --Mary http://kellieforag.com/our-wedding-re-cap/ ... View Post
All For Love Bridal Show Review: Romantic Lace, Creamy Colors and All That Glitters for 2017
Saturday's All For Love Bridal Show in Clear Lake, Iowa was like getting to be in an episode of "Say Yes to the Dress" -- which is I secretly binge watch after my husband has gone to bed. So much fun! I had a great time at my table visiting with participants at my table, but the highlight of the day was watching the fashion show put on by Bliss Bridal and Formalwear. Unfortunately the men's wear from Moorman Clothier's got hung up miles away in the snow storm on Friday. Bummer. I did ... View Post
Themed Weddings – Renaissance, Civil War, The Wizard of OZ – Oh My!
Are you looking for something different in your wedding? A themed wedding might be just the ticket! As a farm wedding venue, most of our weddings are rustic, country themes -- some simple, some elegant, but we are starting to see a trend where couples want to combine something they both love into their wedding. This fall will be our first Renaissance wedding and I am very excited -- what fun! I've been pinning ideas and digging through my Renaissance Fair pictures with the couple to come ... View Post
5 Tips to Save Time and Money When Planning Your Rustic Country Wedding
Having a rustic country wedding can be expensive and a logistic nightmare if you don't do your homework in advance. Country venues are often miles away from the nearest town -- hence the term "country" and the price varies greatly. Get out your paper, brush up on your math skills and do some cost comparisons. A venue that charges $6,000 compared to one that is $5000 may seem like it's only $1000 difference, but you need to find out what is included -- it is possible the $6,000 venue could ... View Post
5 Unexpected Reasons to Have A Cocktail Style Reception for your Wedding
Follow my blog with Bloglovin There are many decisions to make as you are planning your wedding. One of the most expensive and difficult ones is your reception. What to eat, where to have it, how much will is it cost and who has to sit by Uncle Bert and Aunt Alice. Here is where I'm going to break with tradition and suggest you consider a Cocktail/Appetizer style wedding reception. I have spent more years than I would like to admit watching people interact at all kinds of events, ... View Post