THE DIELSCHNIEDERS | CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA

Jan 12, 2023

Meeting Meghan and Brad for the first time for their engagement photos I instantly took into account the warmth that their presence brought along with their INCREDIBLE fashion sense. I knew I was going to be in for a treat for their wedding festivities and I'm glad to say was I right!!

Meghan and Brad welcomed out of town guests and family by hosting an intimate rehearsal dinner followed by a welcome party at the iconic R.G. Brooks Lounge, the coolest bar filled to the brim with books as decor. Along with couples, family, friends, and general merriment of guests photos, we snapped a few pics of Meghan's parents to celebrate their own wedding anniversary. So ridiculously photogenic!

Their wedding day began with a 5k run organized for M + B and their respective friends and family. I love that they chose to incorporate details throughout their day that were personal to them from having the couple who first set them up on a blind date marry them, to incorporating their wish-sticks from childhood summer camp during their ceremony to using family china glasses on the head harvest table, to including their pet Veda into their bar decor, to hosting the wedding after party at The Map Room, where Meghan and Brad had their first date. Plus, Meghan's mom's best friend made her breathtaking bouquet. This was The Harmac's first ever rooftop ceremony + cocktail hour and it was so fun to get to capture. One of my favorite parts of the night was of course the Hora (see last pics)!