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Figge Art Museum Davenport wedding – Valerie & Russ

Razvan — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:39:59 +0000

Wedding planner: Tamara Wendt Designs – Wedding Designer, Dave Mickelwright – Event Coordinator at Figge
DJ or Band: Luxe Productions
Catering: Heart of America at Figge Museum
Florist: Silvis Hy-Vee
Hair and/or make-up: Hair – Christy Taylor Osborn,
Make up – Made Up
Videographer: Darrin Smith from Charlet Cinema
Ice Sculpture: Robert Storm
Caricature Artist: Kira Layli

Hotel Vetro Iowa City wedding – Lauren & Ben

Razvan — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:11:00 +0000

Lauren and Ben are two of the happiest people I’ve ever met. Their wedding at Hotel Vetro was a bit unconventional but suited their personalities so well! It doesn’t get any better than having an egg race at the end of the wedding ceremony. Everyone should do it, it’s fun.

They braved the cold and had the ceremony on the Hotel Vetro Grand Terrace, overlooking the pedmall.

Wedding planner: Emily Lemke
DJ: Unique Events
Catering: HotelVetro
Florist: Hy-Vee, Waterfront
Hair and/or make-up: Zender’s Salon
Decorations: Aero Rental

Iowa backyard wedding – Shuva & Scott

Razvan — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:10:15 +0000

It’s always a great honor when another photographer chooses me to photograph their wedding. This was the case with Shuva and Scott’s backyard wedding. A small and intimate reception in West Branch, Iowa.

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Iowa wedding photographers – Oelwein wedding

Razvan — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 22:22:05 +0000

Being a wedding photographer gave me the chance to travel quite a bit and one of the places that I got to travel this summer is Oelwein, Iowa. Kate and Dave, the couple that got married, brought a little bit of Texas with them. Dave is a proud texan and you can see it through a lot of the wedding details.

First photographs in this set are from the rehearsal dinner which was held in Kate parents’ backyard. It was a fun, relaxed party that got everyone in the mood next days’ party.

The best way to keep beverages cool for your backyard rehearsal dinner:

I started the wedding day photographing the bride and the bridesmaids getting their hair and make-up done at Studio 17 in Oelwein.

While the girls were getting ready the groom and groomsmen were waiting in the church parking lot.

Kate and Dave decided to have a “first look” moment before the ceremony so we went to the Oelwein City Park to take some photos of them seeing each other for the first time in their wedding attire, as well as some group photos.

A lot of cool wedding decorations!

I am lucky to get to photograph amazing weddings like this one. I had a blast spending two days in Oelwein, starting on Friday with the fun backyard rehearsal dinner and continuing with all the crazy party on Saturday. Get in touch if you are looking for a wedding photographer in Oelwein -I’d love to get back!

Ceremony: Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Reception:Elks Lodge, Waterloo Iowa
First look photos: Oelwein City Park
Thank you note photo taken at the Independence Train Station / Museum
DJ :Ultimate Entertainment, Waterloo
Florist: Buds ‘n Blossoms, Oelwein
Hair and/or make-up: Studio 17, Oelwein
Videographer: Dick Klapperich

Mariott Cedar Rapids Wedding – Lilly & Jim

Razvan — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 03:58:08 +0000

I’m far behind blogging all the awesome weddings and engagement sessions that I’ve been shooting so I think it’s time for some fresh content for the blog. A few frames from Jim and Lilly’s lebanese wedding.

Venue: Mariott Cedar Rapids
Band: John Khoury Band, out of Minneapolis
Catering: Marriott Hotel
Florist: Kath at Race Horse Royalty
Hair and make-up: City Looks Lindale Mall

Okoboji wedding photographer – Nicole & Jon

Razvan — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 19:42:17 +0000

I had the pleasure of photographing Nicole and Jon’s wedding at the Wild Rose Inn in Okoboji. Everything was perfect down to the most minute details. The location was great for this outdoor, stylish wedding and I would recommend the Wild Rose Inn to anyone looking for wedding venues in Okoboji. Lots of diy decorations, fine food, wonderful moments and perfect weather made the day memorable!
If you’re looking for a wedding photographer for your Okoboji wedding – get in touch!

Venue: Wild Rose Inn Okoboji / Wedding Decor: Trisha Wempe / Band: Cirkle of Fifths / Catering: Minerva’s / Desserts: Erika of The Chocolate Season / Hair: Stephanie Parks of The Strand / Make-up: Dallas Dotson of Okoboji Skin Care / Cello Player: David Downing

Goldmoor Inn Galena wedding – Megan & Mitch

Razvan — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:19:53 +0000

I loved being a part of this beautiful wedding. Megan and Mitch did a wonderful job planning their wedding at the Goldmoor Inn. Such an awesome day!

South Dakota wedding – Anlis & Mitch

Razvan — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:34:54 +0000

Anlis and Mitch were initially planning a wedding in Des Moines but they had to change plans because they moved to South Dakota. So I got a chance to travel to and see a new state . As an Iowa wedding photographer I don’t get to photograph weddings in a lot of urban settings but I do get to know a lot of awesome people and Anlis and Mitch were no exception.

Here are a few photos from their Brookings, SD wedding:

Ceremony: St. Thomas More Catholic Church
Reception: Shamrock

Best wedding photos of 2011

Razvan — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:33:13 +0000

I loved every single wedding I photographed in 2011 and I couldn’t have asked for better clients. I am one lucky photographer, I must admit that. I got the chance to work at some great venues like The Salisbury House in Des Moines, Simpson Barn, The grand River Center, a private cabin in northern Michigan or The Rose Inn of Okoboji and I hope to return to these fantastic venues to shoot this year.

Here are a few of my favorite wedding photos from last year. Browse through my blog to discover yours!

If you are looking for a wedding photographer for your 2012 wedding I hope to see you in the “Best of 2012″ blog post

Kara & Aaron – The River Center Dubuque wedding

Razvan — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:43:48 +0000

A glorious day full of love, laughter and dancing. Started the beautiful, warm day at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Dubuque. This is where everyone got ready and where the ceremony took place.
The reception was held at The Grand River Center with some bus partying and bus hopping in between.

If you’re looking for a Dubuque wedding photographer drop me a line!