Danielle and Jake Greater Des Moines Botanical Gardens Engagement

Danielle, Jake, and I all went to UNI together just a year apart and actually majored in the same thing: Graphic Design. It was so fun to reconnect and swap stories about shared experiences and professors. We started our time at the Botanical Gardens. Danielle and Jake explained that they work from home and often find themselves working from the upper botanical garden space, so it seemed like the obvious choice to have their engagement pictures in this special spot. 😊

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These two were so effortlessly stylish and their esthetic was made for the Botanical Garden in my humble opinion. After we left the the garden, they sweetly asked if it was okay if we switched up the second location and went to their favorite bar instead, Up-Down. I LOVE when couples want to be photographed in spots that are important to them, so I said Heck yes! and we headed downtown to finish their engagement photos.

I had a blast hanging out with Danielle and Jake and it got me SO excited for their wedding this August 😍(engagement sessions always do).

Tyler and Madelyn Botanical Garden Engagement Session | Des Moines Engagement Photographer

This was an extra special engagement session for me for several reasons. Jon and my engagement session was at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, so whenever I come back it brings back happy memories. It was extra cool when my own brother asked to take his engagement photos there 😊Madelyn and Tyler had never been, so I had fun walking around and showing them my favorite little corners of the gardens. We even were able to venture outside and get some photos of the city in the background. It was pretty difficult to choose my favorites because Tyler and Madelyn were so giggly and obviously in love in every single image. 😍Scroll down to see my favorite of their smiling faces 😊

I had so much fun hanging out with Madelyn and Tyler at the Botanical Gardens and cannot wait to photograph then again in Cedar Falls on their wedding day this summer 🙂🎉

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Alison and Caleb Wedding Day | Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Wedding Photographer

Alison and Caleb were laid back and all smiles on their wedding day at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. From the first look to the very end of the night the two were full of joy and soaked in all the love through out the day. It was an intimate day with their family and friends and it was easy to see that every single person who attended the wedding was important to Alison and Caleb. Their families made me feel like I was one of them and I had an absolute blast spending the day with them. Not to mention they had the most delicious Vegan food and cupcakes at their reception, which I definitely enjoyed a little too much of 🙂

Vendors

Venue: Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Wedding Planner: Kim Blom

Flowers: Thistles Flower Market

Dress: David's Bridal

Hair: Lindsey Mollenhauer

Caterer: Trellis Catering

Cupcakes: Molly's Cupcakes

DJ: Nick Ryan

Each table had it’s own unique vintage place setting which Alison and Caleb had been collecting for their wedding day!

Photographing Alison and Caleb’s wedding day at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden was an absolute dream and I’m so honored I was a part of it!

Laynee and Sam Engagement Session | Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Sam and Laynee wanted their session at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and I said yes to that idea right away. I love greenery and there is nothing more soothing to me than being surrounded by nature.

Laynee is a total plant lover and as we walked around she was naming plants and it was obvious she knew her stuff. If I have a plant question in the future I’m totally asking her. Sam on the other hand is a Laynee lover and it was very obvious during their session. 😉 All the sweet looks, touches, and giggles got me so excited for their big day! 😍

These two are getting married summer 2020 at the Iowa Taproom and I cannot wait! For now I will just keep looking at their photos to tide me over ;)