Between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, this wedding took over a working winery and distillery for the day: a first look in the doorway, portraits between racks of aging barrels, and a reception in the taproom. The industrial textures — copper stills, grain silos, rows of oak — asked for a mostly black-and-white edit.
Details and the grounds
We arrive early for the still-life frames: bouquets on the bar, the stills and silos outside, and the barrel displays by the entrance before guests arrive.
The first look and the barrel room
The barrel room is dark, long and perfectly symmetrical, so the couple walking the centre aisle becomes the composition. A single off-camera light from the side keeps the oak texture without flattening it.
We cover eastern Iowa weddings from both our Wisconsin and Illinois bases — see Cedar Rapids wedding photography, Iowa City wedding photography and Cedar Rapids wedding videography. For a river-town alternative, read our Hotel Julien Dubuque guide.
Photography or videography is $1,500 for a half day (up to 5 hours) or $3,000 for a full day (up to 10 hours); both together are $3,000 / $6,000. Every booking is on a written contract, shot on professional equipment with backups, and delivered with a print release and full usage rights — we do not retain copyright over your photos or films. See full pricing or check your date.
