Laura + Derek | West Des Moines Iowa Wedding | St. Boniface + Hilton Garden Inn.

These are the kinds of stories I’m crazy about! Derek remembers the first time he saw Laura walking on their college campus. He was able to describe what she was wearing, and who he was with. The best part… he told his friend who he was walking with “I’m going to marry that girl some day!” A few ‘intentional coincidences’ of Derek being at the same places as Laura, and they started dating, were engaged, and I had the honor of documenting their WEDDING DAY! Seriously, are these not the love stories we live for?! And it’s even more amazing when you see them in person and see how they just seem like such a perfect and happy, who are so thankful to have each other! Congratulations Laura + Derek! You are such wonderful people and it was an honor to be apart of your real life fairytale!:)

Florist:​ ​Lori Brown (Personal Friend)  |  Decorator:​ ​Lori Brown, Vintage Love Rentals  |  Hairstylist:​ ​Janelle Nekola w/ J. Michaels Salon   |  Makeup Artist:​ ​Janelle Nekola w/ J. Michaels Salon  |  Venue:​ ​Hilton Garden Inn  |  Cake:​ ​Fareway  |  Invitations/Programs:​ ​Etsy / Purple Cow Print Shop  |  Videographer:​ ​Anna Grace Films  |  Wedding Dress Store: ​Pure Bridal  |  Wedding Dress Designer:​ ​Allure Bridals  |  Bridesmaid Dress Store:​ ​Pure Bridal  |  Groom’s Attire Store: ​Men’s Wearhouse