Planning a wedding can be an overwhelming task, but I've come to the conclusion this summer if the location is spectaluar and the little details done just right, that a simple wedding is the best. In June our friends Cassandra and Phillip got married outdoors on a horse farm.



The bride's entrance was fairy tale.



The flowers were bright, but simple.



Their reception was a good bbq in the barn (cleanist barn you've ever seen, too)!

Well, yesterday, we attended a wedding reception for Liz and Nathan in another spectacular location--the third floor outdoor balcony of the State Historical Building. What an amazing few of the state capital and all of downtown Des Moines.



The food was delicious and I just love the color of this fruit centerpiece.



The bride's mother, Maureen, is creative and I think this idea tops the list of clever ideas! The window ledge was filled with wedding pictures of family members, sprinkled amongst the flowers in bud bowls and wine bottles. Just wonderful. 
 


Then there was dessert. Each table had a pie stand (handmade by the groom) and after dinner either a carmel apple pie (see photo below--oh, that's right we ate it all), a cheesecake, a chocolate torte, an upside down pineapple cake or Key Lime pie was placed in the center. Didn't like what your table had? Or you wanted more? Not a problem, mingling amonst the guests and tables was highly encouraged.



Can't talk about a wedding without mentioning the bridesmaids dresses. Just another example of simple details that are perfect. I thought the color of the dress and men's suites were unexpected and so classy. 



Could there be anything more romantic than a sun setting behind the new couple as they dance their first dance?  Good luck and best wishes for many wonderful years ahead of you.


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