Kimberly + Francis

Kimberly and Francis originally reached out to us with a vision of an intimate autumn wedding outdoors, but they ended up deciding to elope at Iris Aisle in mid-February, and we couldn’t have been happier with how their beautiful wedding day turned out!

Kimberly and her girlfriends got ready for the day’s events in our cozy Couple’s Cabin. After getting dressed, everyone headed over to the Conservatory for the sweetest ceremony, officiated by a dear friend of the couple.

Once vows and “I do’s” were finished, everyone joined Kimberly & Francis for a champagne toast and gathered around to witness the signing of the marriage license, first dances with mom and dad, and a sweet cake cutting. We took some fun family photos and then wandered around the property to take some creative newlywed couples photos with just the bride and groom.

We stopped by the Couple’s Cabin and Francis played some guitar for Kimberly as they snuggled up on our green velvet sofa and soaked in the magic of the day. Before wrapping up, we just had to take them outside for some photos in the snow covered cedar grove as well. These intimate winter weddings at Iris Aisle are always so special to us.

Our sunny Victorian Conservatory feels like a magical snow globe at this time of year. Can you envision getting married in the wintertime, with snow on the ground? If so, reach out to us about having your winter elopement or micro wedding at Iris Aisle!

Photography: Raelyn Ramey

Floral crown, bouquet, and boutonniere: Pretty Petunia Floral

Hair Stylist: I Do Pretty Salon in Ankeny

Dress: Something Blue Bridal

Suit: Halberstadt’s Men’s Clothiers

Officiant: Haris, a friend of the couple

Our Couple’s Cabin makes a perfect getting ready space and can be added on to our elopement and micro wedding packages, and is already included in our larger packages. Wanting a longer stay, to really soak up that peaceful feeling of being surrounded by nature? Ask us about an overnight stay after your wedding when you reach out.