The Prelude

The Prelude A European wedding right here in Iowa | The beauty of a destination wedding, the ease of a local celebration.
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The Prelude is a romantic dream from a vanished age - where imagination finds its perfect companion in reality.

Family + friends PC: Hannah Reeves
07/22/2026

Family + friends

PC: Hannah Reeves

A few 2027 dates still available — we’d love to celebrate with you.The best way to imagine your day here is to wander it...
07/14/2026

A few 2027 dates still available — we’d love to celebrate with you.

The best way to imagine your day here is to wander its grounds in person — we offer private tours every week.

Intimate engagement photos in the courtyard ✨PC: Whitney | Iowa & New York Photographer + Videographer
07/07/2026

Intimate engagement photos in the courtyard ✨

PC: Whitney | Iowa & New York Photographer + Videographer

The shot from the mezzanine down to the checkered floor always gets me 🖤
05/16/2026

The shot from the mezzanine down to the checkered floor always gets me 🖤



The Courtyard
05/06/2026

The Courtyard



Just a little reminder that our space isn’t only for weddings 🤍We love when people use it for photo sessions too—engagem...
04/25/2026

Just a little reminder that our space isn’t only for weddings 🤍

We love when people use it for photo sessions too—engagements, bridal pics, family photos, senior photos… honestly, whatever you’re dreaming up ✨

If you’ve been looking for a place to shoot, send us a message and we’ll get you all the details!

Mr & Mrs 🤍PC:
04/06/2026

Mr & Mrs 🤍

PC:

The Valentine’s | 9.13.25PC:
04/03/2026

The Valentine’s | 9.13.25

PC:

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20632 35th Avenue
New Virginia, IA
50210

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