Beautifully Simple Wedding in Lohrville, IA

Cassie and Dominique knew that they wanted a personal, unique, and beautiful wedding that would not take away from their plans for the future- and they did it! Plus, thanks to their guests for using WeddingMix, this adorable couple will now have a personalized wedding video to cherish, especially since the video is through the eyes of their closest family and friends. Check out their sweet highlight video!!

“We will be able to cherish our special day forever thanks to WeddingMix!”

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Real advice from the Bride & Groom!

1. When it came to wedding planning, what would you say you are most proud of?

Dominique and I are proud of a couple things:

1) As soon as we got engaged, we decided on a budget. Every decision and purchased stemmed from that budget. We focused on the things that mattered the most to us and didn’t worry about the little details that we wouldn’t remember.

2) I worked very hard to make our wedding special. I was always planning or crafting. I made several chalkboards myself, my family helped wrap mason jars in burlap, my cousin Shane made beautiful steel pieces, and family and friends helped decorate the venue. I had a vision for our wedding and made that come to life all while staying on budget.

2. Where did your wedding take place?

We got married in Lohrville, Iowa. I grew up there. We were married in the United Methodist Church that I have attended her whole life. It’s such a beautiful church with beautiful stained glass windows. I always knew I wanted to get married where my relationship with Jesus started.

3. Why was WeddingMix right for your wedding?

We had talked to several friends who’s biggest regret was not having their wedding day on video. We had also talked to other friends who had spent thousands on a videographer. We knew we wanted our wedding captured on video, but we also knew we couldn’t afford to pay our photographer AND a videographer. WeddingMix allowed us to capture all the special moments from our day, without breaking the bank.

4. Which moments from your big day do you want to remember for the rest of your life?

So many! First, my mom and matron of honor, Alisa, helping me put my dress on, then the first look with my dad and brother, and seeing Dominique for the first time. When we heard each other say our vows, our first dance, dancing with our mom and dad, toasts, the amazing music by our talented family during both the ceremony and first dance/family dance, and our family and friends enjoying the evening.

5. Was WeddingMix able to help capture those moments?

We had our amazing friend Natalie Gemberling video everything all day long.

Then with the four cameras provided from WeddingMix we were able to capture all the special moments on video, and also see the big moments from our guests perspective. We will be able to cherish our special day forever thanks to WeddingMix!

6. Do you have any budget tips for current brides-to-be?

First, decide what is going to be most important to you, and what you are going to want to remember 10-20 years down the road, and make your budget reflect that. For us, that eliminated the small details that weren’t really important.

Most of all, focus on the big picture. In 20 years we are going to want to have pictures and videos to remember the day. We aren’t going to be concerned about things like the center pieces on the tables. Also, do what you can yourself. Get the help from our friends and family to make your vision come true.

Vendors

Photographer: Jen Wollesen
DJ: Jim Hirschberg’s Sound Company
Florist: Our flowers were done by a local lady in Churdan, Iowa, Jane Borkowski. She does beautiful work!
Cake: Jean Fox in Paton, Iowa.
Musicians: The Kentucky Gentlemen (cousin’s of the groom) and my brother and sister in law, Nicholas and Megan.
Cake topper, Entry decor, and head table backdrop: Olson Iron Works

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