Brooklyn Gebers

This Colorful Wedding in Iowa Is Your Sign to Go Bold With Your Wedding Palette

I have been so excited to share the Grieffs’ gallery because this one has such a special place in my heart. Lauren and Justin’s colorful wedding at 1868 Farmhouse in Boone, Iowa, was just one of those days where everything came together so perfectly and the joy was just everywhere you looked. Rainbow bridesmaids, the most gorgeous garden florals, and two people who were just so completely ready to be married. I had the absolute best time and I can’t wait for you to see how all of it came together.

Close-up of the bride and bridesmaids' pastel bouquets of roses, delphinium, and ranunculus in a colorful wedding lineup.
Bride glancing back over her shoulder while walking hand in hand with her groom across a golden-hour lawn, colorful wedding bouquet in hand.
Bride and groom sharing a kiss in front of blooming hydrangeas at sunset, veil blowing in the breeze.
Black and white photo of the bride and groom walking hand in hand down a farm lane after their wedding.
"The Grieffs" wooden name sign above a mantel arrangement of pastel roses, hydrangea, and delphinium, colorful wedding reception styling. -47.jpg (bride during ceremo
Black and white candid of the bride smiling during her wedding ceremony as the groom looks on.
Groom kissing his bride's forehead beside a white farm fence at golden hour after their colorful wedding.

The Rainbow Bridesmaid Moment Nobody Was Ready For

I have to talk about the bridesmaids first because the combo was one of my favorites from a wedding. Lauren gave each of her girls a different color—mint, hot pink, orange, coral, yellow, blue—and together they all looked so good together. It worked so well because even though every dress was different they all felt like they belonged to the same day and the same story and honestly that is exactly what a colorful wedding should feel like!

If you have been thinking about mismatched bridesmaids and feeling a little nervous about it, let Lauren and Justin’s wedding be your sign to just go for it! The key is keeping everyone in the same general color family so it feels curated rather than chaotic and Lauren absolutely nailed that. It is honestly one of my favorite wedding trends right now and I hope it never goes away.

Bride surrounded by bridesmaids in mismatched pastel dresses holding colorful wedding bouquets on the front lawn
A bridesmaids holding a cocktail and her bouquet in front of her bright orange bridesmaid dress.
Bridesmaids in mismatched pastel gowns laughing together outdoors, each holding a wildflower bouquet.
Bride and groom lead their bridal party across the lawn, bridesmaids in mismatched pastel dresses and groomsmen in navy suits.
Gold compote centerpiece with peach roses, blue delphinium, and daisies beside a gold table number stand, colorful wedding reception decor.
Blush and white hydrangea blooms in full bloom, soft garden backdrop for a colorful wedding.
"Love Grows Here" hand-lettered sign on the white metal barn exterior at 1868 Farmhouse wedding venue.

Lauren Getting Ready and Her Bridal Bouquet

Lauren getting ready at 1868 Farmhouse was just so fun and she was so calm and so beautiful the whole morning! The getting ready suite there is so gorgeous and bright and such a dream to photograph in! Lauren had the most stunning bouquet too with peach roses, blue delphinium, yellow roses, lavender and chamomile daisies all together.

Close-up of the bride's hands and engagement ring resting against her beaded lace wedding gown.
Wedding invitation suite flat lay with vow books, rings, pearl heels, and pastel florals styled for a colorful wedding.
Bridesmaid lacing up the back of the bride's beaded wedding gown in a sunlit getting-ready room.
Black and white bridal portrait of the bride gazing out a lace-curtained window while getting ready.
Bride and groom smiling together in front of blooming white hydrangea bushes, colorful wedding bouquet in hand.
Bride in a strapless gown smiling over her shoulder while holding a colorful wedding bouquet of peach roses and blue delphinium.
Bride showing her groom her bouquet of peach, blue, and yellow blooms during a backyard first look.

The Ceremony and First Look at 1868 Farmhouse

The ceremony was so romantic and you could feel how excited everyone was to be there celebrating these two! That energy in a crowd of people who genuinely love the couple getting married is always my favorite thing to walk into and Lauren and Justin had that in the best way.

The first look portraits in the garden right after were honestly some of my favorites from the whole day! I always love that little window right after the ceremony when it is just the two of them and everything has just happened and they are still so in it together. Lauren and Justin were just so happy and so natural with each other and I had the best time with them!

Bride walking down the aisle arm in arm with her father past guests seated in white folding chairs.
Groom watching emotionally as his bride walks down the aisle during the outdoor farm ceremony.
Floral wedding arbor and empty white chairs set up in a farm field before the ceremony begins.
Groom smiling as he sees his bride for the first time during their backyard first look.
Close-up of the bride and groom kissing, showing his peach and blue boutonniere in detail.
Bride and groom kissing beneath a flowing veil backlit by the setting sun, colorful wedding bouquet in view.
Groom holding his bride close as they laugh together in front of the brick farmhouse at sunset.
Bride and groom kissing among wildflowers and black-eyed susans at golden hour.

Why a Colorful Wedding Just Works

Here is the thing about a colorful wedding that I want every couple to hear, bold choices almost never look like too much once you are actually living inside your wedding day! On a mood board it can feel like a lot but in real life with real flowers and real people who love you it just feels like joy. That’s exactly what Lauren and Justin’s day felt like from start to finish!

A colorful wedding also gives you so much more to work with as a photographer. Every detail Lauren chose told you something real about who she is and what this day meant to her. The florals, the bridesmaids, the details inside 1868 Farmhouse, it all just felt so alive and so them and I’m so grateful I got to be there for it!

For more on building a colorful wedding palette you can read my blog, How to Choose Wedding Colors for a Summer Wedding That You’ll Love Forever, and if you want to see a completely different side of what 1868 Farmhouse can hold you can read my blog, An Old Money Wedding at 1868 Farmhouse and Why Trends Can Still Age Well!

Bride smiling over her shoulder in a sunlit field, holding a colorful wedding bouquet of peach and blue blooms.
Black and white photo of the bride and groom sharing their first dance in the reception hall.
Gold charger place setting with a folded napkin, menu card, and loose garden roses on a colorful wedding tablescape.
Bride and groom walking hand in hand across the lawn in front of the brick 1868 Farmhouse venue at golden hour.
Close-up of the bride and groom cutting into their white buttercream cake topped with fresh peach roses and blue delphinium.
Bride in heart-shaped sunglasses and groom throwing their arms up in celebration at the reception entrance.
Guests clinking a cocktail and a glass of beer together during the wedding reception toast.

Ready to Book Your Iowa Wedding Photographer?

If you are dreaming of a colorful wedding that actually feels like you and you want an Iowa wedding photographer who will be just as excited about your bold choices as you are. I would genuinely love to connect! Lauren and Justin’s day reminded me all over again why I love showing up for couples who trust their gut and just go for it and I can’t wait to do it again!

You can learn more about my approach here: Iowa Documentary Style Wedding Photography: A Complete Guide for Iowa Couples or check out more wedding resources below!

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You can see more from this wedding below!

Bride holding her veil aloft in a wildflower field, colorful wedding bouquet of roses and delphinium in hand.
Black and white photo of the bride and groom holding hands during their vows beneath a flower-covered arbor.
Round reception table with gold chargers, taper candles, and a peach and blue floral centerpiece for a colorful wedding.
Bridesmaids in mismatched pastel gowns walking toward the bride waiting on the lawn before the ceremony.
Bride glancing over her shoulder while holding her colorful wedding bouquet during getting-ready portraits.
Close-up of the brides mom lacing up the back of the bride's beaded wedding gown before the ceremony.
Full bridal party lineup of mismatched pastel bridesmaid dresses and navy suits in front of the brick farmhouse venue, colorful wedding portrait.
Newlyweds walking back up the aisle hand in hand as guests applaud beneath the floral ceremony arbor.
Bride and groom sharing their first kiss as a married couple beneath the flower-covered arbor, colorful wedding guests looking on.
Bride and groom holding hands and laughing as they walk across the lawn in front of the brick farmhouse venue.
Wide shot of the outdoor farm ceremony with guests seated in white chairs facing the flower-covered arbor, colorful wedding florals in bloom.
Bride and groom holding hands during their vows beneath a floral arbor as a bridesmaid in a bright pink gown looks on.
Bride and groom sharing a kiss against an open sky, colorful wedding bouquet of peach roses and blue delphinium in view.
Bridesmaids in mismatched pastel jumpsuits and gowns smiling together on the lawn, bouquets in hand.
Groomsmen in matching navy suits and pink ties walking across the lawn in front of the brick farmhouse venue, colorful wedding party portraits.

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