New guides for brides in Eastern Iowa!

May 23, 2011

I am back! I just wanted to let all my bride and other wedding loving followers know that I am back and ready to get brides filled with knowledge and wisdom. One way I have decided to do that is develop Eastern Iowa Wedding Guides- the first is: A Guide to Eastern Iowa Wedding Ceremony Locations. This [...]

KV Photography

February 23, 2011

I wanted to share a little about a local photographer I have gotten to meet and know. Kara Hinzie is the owner and lead photographer at KV Photography and I wanted to share some great shots that she has shown me that makes me love what I see so far. I really think it is [...]

Groom’s Cakes- why have one?

February 22, 2011

Okay, so it is likely you are wondering if you need to have a groom’s cake at your wedding. And I have fielded this question before, so I thought I would share my responses to this question. Alison’s Top Three Reasons to have a groom’s cake: ** You can have more varieties of cake flavors- [...]

Where do I start my planning?

January 3, 2011

I know there are many of you out there in Eastern Iowa that have gotten engaged and are thinking- where do I start with my planning? An event planner is a great place to get advice on where to start. It is tough to know where to begin once you are engaged and ready to [...]

Red Carpet Bridal, Cedar Rapids, IA has moved!

December 10, 2010

For anyone out there looking for a fun stop while dress shopping, you really should check out the newly moved Red Carpet Bridal. They are now located at: 222 Collins Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402. This is across from Lindale Mall and Ruby Tuesday past the Wendys. Their phone # is: 319-365-1336 – call [...]

Tips for Keeping Your Planning on Track!

December 9, 2010

I have a newsletter and this is the meat of it this week- enjoy! To keep your planning on track, it is important to keep making decisions. First you make the big decisions, then the next sized- medium decisions- and then work your way to the small details that will make your event polished and [...]

Making the Most of Your Photographer

October 20, 2010

Having a great photographer is one of the essential parts of preserving the memories from your wedding day. It is also great to find someone who you can work well together with, who has your same sense of humor, but also whose vision for wedding photography you admire. Making time to sit down and discuss [...]

Vendor Review: LiteRite Photography

October 19, 2010

Dana Lund of LiteRite Photography is a great photographer to work with and I am able to say this from personal experience as I have just wrapped up working an awesome wedding at the Hotel at Kirkwood in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Her composure and energy were so infectious and I felt she was able to [...]

Wedding Locations – Sts. Peter & Paul Historical Chapel

October 18, 2010

Sts. Peter & Paul Historical Chapel is a beautiful non-denominational chapel just north of Solon, Iowa – a great location in Eastern Iowa to hold your wedding ceremony. It was built by Czech immigrants in the early 1900s and is filled with historic stained glass that will capture everyone’s attention when entering the facility. Dedicated [...]

My prize! Thanks Dreaming Bear!

October 11, 2010

How I used the material- I made my office a curtain! I have just have to thank Dori @ Dreaming Bear, a very fun, fun, fun shop in Marion Iowa featuring the coolest art and colorfilled ideas. She had a blog giveaway and I was the WINNER! Here is what she sent me (top picture!) [...]