The Best Wedding Vendors in Ladora, IA

Celebrate your love story in a space as unique as you are. The Merino Loft, nestled on the second floor of our historic weaving building, sets the stage for a wedding reception your guests will never forget. With stunning floor-to-ceiling windows, exposed brick walls, and industrial-chic architecture, it radiates charm, romance, and just the right amount of edge. This versatile venue offers over 7,000 square feet of space and can comfortably host up to 225 of your closest friends and family. Whether you're envisioning an elegant candlelit dinner or a high-energy dance party under twinkling lights, the Merino Loft adapts to your style and vision. Let the rich history of the Amana Colonies blend with your modern love story in a space that feels both timeless and bold. At Hotel Millwright, we’re ready to help you create the reception of your dreams—one unforgettable moment at a time.

We have created a beautiful indoor space for your wedding celebration as well as an outdoor covered ceremony space. It's your choice, it's your day. For every wedding we host, we are here for support and promise to value and serve each and every one of you. We can't wait to celebrate with you. Photography: Ivory & Bliss, Torey Rhode Photography, Weddings by Carue & Emma Harm's Photography

Hi, I’m Stacia I’ve been styling brides hair in Iowa since 2010 while I was still in school. I spent hours perfecting the bride’s look, and as I watched everything come together, I realized how much I loved the energy of weddings. The way hair can transform a person and complete their entire bridal look—there was something magical about it. Hair comes in all shapes, sizes, and textures, and I see it as a blank canvas to create a style that’s as unique as you are. Whether you want timeless elegance, romantic waves, or a soft boho vibe, I’ll bring your vision to life with care and attention to detail.

Elevate your event experience. I provide premium sound system, dance floor lighting, tube lighting, full room dynamic up lighting, live DJ mixing, and emceeing, to any event you are imagining. I try to help any potential client gain a better perspective on the importance of not only hiring someone to play a role as a "DJ" - (aka someone who simply plays music) but also having that same person actively assist with the flow of the event and truly becoming integrated within your event. If you feel like we would be a great fit, I'd love the opportunity to chat!

With more than 25 years of actual DJ experience, you won’t find a more accomplished, skilled and entertaining person to help you with your wedding. Music has been in my life from an early age. At 8 years old, I would pretend to DJ on the radio using my parents’ Beach Boys records and a wooden spoon for a mic. At 17, I started DJing on the radio and I was hooked! In college I majored in communication and performing arts, where I honed my improvisation and listening skills to better connect with people and smoothly adjust to every situation.

Howdy! I am Olivia Erenberger (pronounced Aaron Burger, like the hamburger) your fun and quirky and boho, Jesus loving, Texas country obsessed photographer based out of Tampa, Florida and Solon, Iowa. While wedding photography is my main squeeze, I fill the rest of my time with capturing life's best moments including family photography, high school senior photography, Maternity photography, Rodeo event Photography, and other portraits around Florida and Iowa.

Paige Jones is a Licensed Esthetician and Makeup Artist based in Grinnell, IA. Never hesitate to reach out if you ever have any questions for me, I am more than happy to chat with you before your big day or event!

Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center is an upscale hotel that offers a truly wonderful location for weddings near Iowa City. Create a seamless celebration with a unique combination of beautiful outside ceremony space and freshly renovated ballroom spaces. Facilities and Capacity East Terrace: 300 guests for outdoor ceremony South Terrace: 100 guests for outdoor ceremony Oakdale Ballroom: 350 guests for reception Coral Ballroom: 650 guests for reception Exhibit Hall: 2,000 guests for reception Second Floor: 10 rooms for getting ready, opening gifts, or brunch Services Offered Event managers will help you choose a space and functional layout, arrange tastings, and decide on a menu. The hotel also offers freshly renovated overnight rooms for you and your guests. Cuisine The culinary team will arrange tastings and work with you to perfect your menu. They offer a range of services including banquet staff, custom menus, and rentals.

For the longest time, I wondered what made a great photographer? Is it an expensive camera and equipment, or maybe the extensive education and fancy extra letter in your degree? The answer became clear to me that everyone can take a photo, but not just anyone can capture a moment. While those things help make up a photographer what is consistently remembered is how you tell a story through an image.

Welcome to Cherish the Day, you are in the right place! My name is Lisa Syring and planning/coordinating your dream day is my game, no need to look any further. Having a Certified Wedding Planner in your back pocket is a great gift you can give to yourself and then wonder how you thought you could manage without me. Lead me to your dream day and I will execute every detail (plus more)! I love to remind my couples if, at the end of your dream day you are married to your best friend, all we did was a success!! My couples entrust in us and execution is key to us.

Capturing Wedding Memories and Creating High Vibin' Entertainment For Fun Loving Couples. Serving Iowa, Colorado and Missouri. Our fun loving, award winning wedding team makes it happen. We’re passionate storytellers. We believe that natural, REAL moments with REAL emotion are the moments you’ll want to remember the most. Our photojournalistic style is distinct, passionate, & exclusive. What sets us apart is our ability to portray the emotions & events of your wedding day. We take a fresh, colorful approach to each & every wedding with unmatched style, vision & creativity.

Our Double Round Barn features an extraordinary domed ceiling, functional limestone fireplace and covered patio that was all created by a local craftsmen, this one-of-a-kind space is sure to wow your guests! Holds up to 300 guest and is great for weddings, banquets, and parties. The Timber Frame barn is bursting with rustic charm inside and out. It's a beautiful space for ceremonies and receptions with ample outdoor space on the wrap around deck overlooking our wooded acreage. Holds 150 guests. Three stone arches frame the Amphitheater ceremony space unlike any other. Surrounded by evergreens and framed by woodlands, a pond and a fountain, the Amphitheater will be the perfect setting and has terraced seating for up to 300 guests.

Our 1850's rustic barn is the perfect place for a one-of-a-kind wedding. How I wish our ancestors could see the old barn and corn crib that we converted into an Event Center, Tasting Room and Winery. Hold your wedding in our 4000 square foot Event Center or at our outdoor wedding shelter surrounded by 3 acres of beautifully landscaped yard and towering trees. And savor our award-winning wines at your reception. Call to schedule a private tour and wine tasting anytime Monday through Saturday.

A lifelong dream of mine was always to own my own business, but it never seemed to be in the cards for me until I took a temporary position after college graduation. That position was as a floral designer, and you could say that's when I knew I had found my life's passion. From there I worked in a handful of floral shops before deciding to open my own studio. Iris & Ivy has become my labor of love. I am constantly learning new and better ways to design and honing my craft to bring each couple's vision to life. Something I hope to do for a very long time.

Crafting Unforgettable Wedding Memories & Elevating Celebrations for Joyful Couples in Iowa and Colorado. Our award-winning, spirited team brings your love story to life. We distinguish ourselves through our ability to vividly capture the essence and emotion of your special day. With a vibrant, innovative approach to each wedding, our style is unparalleled, blending vision and creativity to create something extraordinary.

We are a Latina Mother and Daughter Owned Licensed In-Home Bakery Located in Iowa City. Open for Take Out and Pick Up. Specializing in Custom Cakes, Dessert Tables, Specially Curated Gift Boxes and much more!

Cedar River Ranch Resort & Events Center is owned by Freda & Jim Sojka, along with daughter & son-in-law Nikki & Lee Salek, plus family & friends. Freda, creator of Bug Soother, sold the company in 2021 to open Cedar River Ranch. The family also founded Cedar River Haven, a sober living community for women, and The Box Lunch food truck, supporting women in recovery. With rolling hills, lush forests, and stunning Cedar River views, the ranch showcases SE Iowa’s beauty. It’s the perfect venue for weddings, reunions, or a guys' trip!

My team and I specialize in wedding and portraits, offering you personalized service every step of the way. We take pride in capturing the true spirit and personality of people and subjects I photograph. Our style has been described as creative, fun, engaging and relaxed.

I'll never forget the first time I went to the Rocky Mountains with my family, I was absolutely blown away by how beautiful everything was. I clearly remember thinking I HAD to get as many pictures as I could so I would never forget a single second of that vacation. And from that moment on, a love of capturing memories emerged. In college, I landed a job as a photographer for the newspaper and was a TA for film photography. I chose a major in psychology, but admittedly, I spent most of my time shooting events on campus or in the dark room obsessing about the perfect exposure.

“If you look for it, I've got a sneaky feeling you'll find that love actually is all around.” - Love Actually. As a florist, I get to see it all. I get to celebrate, laugh, cry, say “I’m sorry, show gratitude, or freshen up a space with you. Listening to your love stories and making sure we pick out the perfect arrangement brings me so much joy. Sometimes we can forget that this world is so full of so much goodness and love. So, whether you're celebrating your first Valentine’s or your 50th together or just simply showing people you love some love, I’m here. I’m your florist.

I’m Carrie Geno, the owner and creative spirit of Geno Photography. I am so privileged to say I spend my days capturing beautiful moments and love stories. I love meeting new people, hearing their stories, and providing an amazing experience for them! Photography has held a special place in my heart since I was small, and I cannot imagine doing anything else. I seriously have the best job ever and am thankful every day that I have the opportunity to capture such significant moments.

Relationships-they are what my business and life are built on. At the end of a wedding day, it's not uncommon to hear from not only my couples, but their families and the bridal party that they loved working with me, they couldn't believe how fun and smooth the entire day went and can't wait to work together again. And hugs.....always hugs. I am a hugger and value the time that I get to spend with you. I am a people person, I crave relationships and friendships.

Beauty Op is a collaborative of stylists and makeup artists that come together as a team to fulfill your bride tribes beauty goals! We travel across the state of Iowa to many venues of all sizes. We have no max on number of services. With over 30 years of education in the wedding industry we are the perfect fit for all of your bridal beauty dreams.

We serve a large variety of clients which range from small catering orders for small meetings, socially distanced events, or private parties to large multi-day contracts, artist catering riders, and corporate events. Let us take care of everything from on-time delivery and setup of the food to quality control and budget-friendly catering.

We’ve had a goal since before we opened to be that event venue. The one people want to get married at; the hot meeting spot for young and old professionals alike; the classic holiday hall for people of all backgrounds and places. So if you’re looking for your next unforgettable experience, you’ve come to the right place. Get in contact with The Heights Rooftop today for all of your event planning needs. Your wedding is a big day for you and your partner, and you’d like to throw a great day to celebrate the two of you. If you’re looking for a little bit of guidance from a premier event venue in Iowa City, here are some tips for throwing a memorable event.

The Durant Community Center, located in Durant, Iowa, is a charming and versatile venue perfect for any special occasion. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, this welcoming space offers a range of amenities that can be tailored to suit your needs. With a spacious hall, fully equipped kitchen, and elegant decor, the Durant Community Center is ideal for weddings, receptions, and other events. Its central location and friendly staff ensure that your event will be memorable and seamlessly organized, making it a top choice for couples in the region.

During my time at The University of Iowa, I immersed myself in the world of art, majoring in Studio Art. My coursework encompassed a wide range of disciplines, including art history, photography, design, painting, drawing, ceramics, printmaking, and metalworking. While I loved exploring these various mediums, I found myself torn between them, unable to decide on a single career path. One night, a brilliant idea struck me: I didn't have to choose. This realization sparked the creation of Kayza & Vine Creative Co., a photography studio that allows me to combine my passion for art with my love of capturing moments and stories through the lens.

Geneva Golf & Country Club offers a full range of year long recreation and social activities for members and their families. Whether you're planning a golf tournament, wedding, corporate event, a special celebration, or a charity fundraiser, we pride ourselves on delivering you and your guests an experience that exceeds expectations at every turn.

magine your wedding among the vines! We’ll provide your guests with the relaxing feeling of Napa Valley – only minutes from both Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. Our event center comfortably seats up to 200 guests, and can be opened up to the outdoor terraces on a beautiful day. Cedar Ridge offers a full catering menu, as well as a beautiful tasting bar with a large selection of our very own Iowa Varietal wines to choose from. Use the contact form to schedule an appointment and visit our breathtaking vineyards. We would love to be a part of your special day.

I'm a wedding photographer based in central Iowa and photograph weddings in both Des Moines and Iowa City & surrounding areas. With 15 years of experience in 250+ weddings, you can rest assured that your day will be effortless and memorable. I prioritize stunning beautiful photographs that capture the just-got-married joy of your day! Your photos will be heartfelt, timeless, and a true reflection of your wedding day. We thrive on portraying your story using a personal approach that allows you to relive your most precious memories every day with the same beauty & emotion you felt on your wedding day.