Emylee + Ryan | Iowa City, Iowa | Wedding Photography

Emylee and Ryan’s November wedding was stunning in more ways than one.  The bride’s intricate lace gown, the sumptuous wine and navy color scheme, a picturesque dusting of snow…and a dash of fireworks, of course.  But beyond all these gorgeous details, we were smiling non-stop at the couple themselves.  As you’ll see in these highlights of the day, Emylee and Ryan were so sweet, so fun and undeniably radiant.

We love first looks.  Emylee chose to have one with her father as well as with Ryan.  The genuine emotions of these moments are really worth capturing.

Emylee and Ryan’s ceremony took place at St. Mary’s Church.  We stepped outside for these adorable portraits.  Historic downtown Iowa City with a sprinkle of snow made such a perfect backdrop.

This is another moment we love to catch — those beaming “we just got married!” smiles immediately following the ceremony.

A family friend’s home out in the country was a perfect spot for a little post-wedding ceremony fun with the bridal party.  They may have been a tiny bit chilly (yes, those are snowflakes falling), but this group was more than happy to brave the cold.

The pop of red from Emylee’s wrap was perfect in this set of portraits.  In spite of the chill, the bride and groom managed to look warm and cozy in each other’s arms.

When we heard that the couple and their families are firework hobbyists, we knew that we would be adding a little sparkle and warmth to the day.  Well, it was more than a little.  Emylee’s father exceeded our expectations with this mini private display.

The wedding reception took place at Rapid Creek Cidery.  This rustic yet modern space features reclaimed barn wood; it was a lovely backdrop for those gorgeous centerpieces.  Emylee and Ryan included some fun details for their guests — “date night suggestion” jars to fill and a “kids station” complete with lollipops and crayons.

Working together to join the pieces of this cross served as Emylee and Ryan’s unity ceremony.  They will display the beautiful and significant sculpture in their home.

An inside joke inspired these two to have a little fun with their father-daughter dance.  It was the perfect opportunity for Emylee’s dad to show off those impressive air guitar skills!

Emylee and Ryan, congratulations!  We absolutely mean it when we say that you two are radiant; the fireworks were so fitting.  It was a joy to capture all the details of your wedding.  Thank you so much for choosing CTW Photography!

Kind words from the bride:”CTW was such a big part of my wedding process. Having an open mind and listening to what they recommend is going to relieve wedding stress. They are so organized and professional. They are willing to try new things (we had firework photos taken!), and helped answer any questions we had. Their timeline of photos is how I planned our whole wedding day and they communicated with the DJ so everything was perfect!!”

Vendors:
Photographer: CTW Photography
Caterer: Rapid Creek Cidery
Florist: E’s Florals
Baker: Classic Cakes by Design
Dress: David’s Bridal
DJ: Unique Events