{"id":8376,"date":"2015-12-07T08:38:38","date_gmt":"2015-12-07T14:38:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/?p=8376"},"modified":"2018-09-25T12:17:56","modified_gmt":"2018-09-25T18:17:56","slug":"maryandjake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brovadoweddings.com\/blog\/2015\/12\/maryandjake\/","title":{"rendered":"A Comic-Con Love Story | M + J’s Des Moines Wedding"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"ComicMary and Jake\u2019s wedding was in downtown Des Moines, Iowa. As for most out of state weddings, I flew in the night before and photographed their rehearsal dinner. This I love because I am able to spend time with the couple and their family before the big day. I had a ton of fun getting to know their family and more about Mary and Jake. I learned that the gorgeous couple had first met at a Comic-Con convention. It all made sense once I saw their character-inspired cake toppers.<\/p>\n

Mary and Jake have a unique and beautiful story, and their wedding was the same. They established a perfect balance between classic elegance and their own personalities, and weaved this aesthetic throughout the entire day. For example, the comic-style cake toppers amongst a room of lux crystal d\u00e9cor, the bright pink converse worn by all the beautiful bridesmaids, and Mary\u2019s flower headband, which perfectly accented her flowing gown. The design and style of their wedding was so representative of who they were, I had to make sure their wedding pictures were as well. We made sure to never let it get too serious as we were taking photos at the Iowa State Capitol building. The time was filled with silliness, laughter, and honest smiles. The pictures turned out amazing.<\/p>\n

There was one specific moment that really set Mary and Jake apart from any other couple I had shot before. At their reception, there was a net full of pink and blue balloons hanging above the hardwood dance floor. As the couple began their first dance the net was released and balloons softly floated and bounced around them. I had never seen anything like it before. The release created awesome pictures and set the tone for an exciting night full of dancing, and a little bit of balloon popping.<\/p>\n

Mary and Jake\u2019s wedding was a joy to attend because it was so \u201cthem.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Ceremony venue \u2014 Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Church<\/a> \u2014 Ankeny, IA
\nReception venue \u2014 Embassy Suites<\/a> \u2014 Des Moines, IA
\nVideographer \u2014 Harding Videography<\/a>
\nOfficiant \u2014 Father Steve Orr
\nHair stylist \u2014 Salon W<\/a> \u2014 Des Moines, IA
\nMakeup artist \u2014 Salon W<\/a>
\nCake designer \u2014 Glorious Desserts<\/a> \u2014 Des Moines, IA
\nDecorator \u2014 Bella Flora<\/a> \u2014 Urbandale, IA
\nFlorist \u2014 Bella Flora<\/a>
\nDress shop \u2014 Schaffers<\/a> \u2014 West Des Moines, IA
\nTuxedos \u2014 Schaffers<\/a>
\nLimo service \u2014 NPI Limo<\/a> \u2014 Des Moines, IA
\nMusic \u2014 Steve’s Mobile Music<\/a> \u2014 Ames, IA
\nJeweler \u2014 Jewelry by Johan<\/a> (groom’s wedding ring) \u2014 Oakdale, MN
\nJeweler \u2014 Jared<\/a> (bride’s engagement ring)
\nJeweler \u2014 Hellzburg<\/a> (bride’s wedding ring)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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