Weddings

Abby and Matthew had a beautiful wedding on hot summer day in July. They chose the Tournament Club of Iowa for the ceremony and reception space set against the backdrop of the perfectly manicured golf course. There is no shortage of perfect spots for portraits at this venue. With the lush landscaping and building architecture, every image looks like it is from a storybook.

After meeting online in 2020, it was a slow start as they chatted on and off for a few months after struggling to find a time to connect in person. But finally, after meeting for pizza and closing down the restaurant on their first date, the rest was history. Things progressed quickly from there and they shared a special trip to St. Louis taking in the sights, shopping and dinner. It was pretty clear from here on that things were serious. Matthew planned a proposal on the campus at Iowa State University, and of course Abby said yes. They had such an incredible day celebrating with their closest friends and family.

Rachel + Nick’s ceremony at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and reception at the Des Moines Golf & Country Club brought Rachel’s childhood front and center for their wedding. “St. Francis was the church that I grew up in and Nick was gracious enough to agree to start our married life there. Des Moines Golf & Country Club always has a great attention to detail, and the grounds are already so manicured, so we knew the location wouldn’t need much extra decor outside of the ballroom. The food is always sublime, and Nick’s family has a lot of allergies. The chef was incredibly attentive and worked very closely with us to ensure that everyone would be able to eat something delicious,” Rachel told us.

The pair met at Creighton University for undergrad, and Nick went to pharmacy school there, Rachel went to University of Iowa for medical school, and then Rachel moved back to Omaha for her pediatrics residency. Nick moved to Ann Arbor for a pharmacy residency. They’re finally together again after 6 years of distance. Rachel has been busy finishing up her residency, starting her job as a pediatrician, and taking her pediatric board exam, so wedding planning took a backseat for a bit. You would never know it for how smooth their day went and how amazing the details were.