Real Wedding by Hope’s: Rachel & Chase
Rachel and Chase planned a winter wedding that went off without a hitch, though they had some comical mishaps AFTER the wedding! Read More
Real Wedding by Hope’s: Kristen & Jake
Hope’s Bride Kristen and her husband Jake met while attending Iowa State. They came back to their alma mater the day of their elegant wedding for their first look. We can’t wait for you to Read More
Hope’s How-To: Pregnant Bridesmaid
It’s almost inevitable. One of those ladies you love the most says “YES” to standing by your side on your big day. And then what? She ends up pregnant. I laugh, because I just got Read More
Buyer Beware: Purchasing Authentic Bridal and Formalwear
Photo from www.knockoffnightmares.com – see more at their website or Facebook page. “While online shopping is always risky, buying a wedding dress online may be biggest gamble of them all. Still, many brides-to-be will scour Read More
Real Wedding by Hope’s: Sarah and Ryan
Sarah and Ryan’s June 26th wedding may have had some classic touches, but these Iowa transplants made it anything but traditional! Read on to swoon over their love story and be inspired by their vintage Read More
Real Wedding by Hope’s: Danielle and Cody
Danielle and Cody perfectly pulled off a Great Gatsby themed wedding in Des Moines on August 8th. We love the rich gold tones and glamorous details of this real wedding! The couple met on Thanksgiving Read More
Real Wedding by Hope’s: Corrie and Jared
The July 11th Iowa City wedding of Corrie and Jared was truly unique, incorporating thoughtful touches from family members and their favorite things to create a fun shabby chic event. The two met in junior Read More
Shopping at Hope’s: A Mother-Daughter Tradition
Faith, hope, love. We love what we do because we are constantly reminded of these most important things by our customers. We want to share the beautiful story of a Hope’s bride from 1992, and Read More
Real Weddings by Hope’s: Bree and Luke
Our Real Weddings feature today showcases Hope’s bride Bree and her new hubby, Luke. Both of our stores had the privilege of working with this lovely couple, outfitting the bride and the handsome men! Luke Read More
Don’t freak out, but your wedding might not be “perfect”…
It’s so easy to fall into a pit of overwhelming stress when you are planning something as big as a wedding. The details. The money. The people who aren’t on the same page as you. Read More
Real Weddings by Hope’s: Shannon and Preston
Shannon and Preston offer us a real weddings feature full of fun details with an eclectic vintage feel. The two met freshmen year of high school and started dating junior year. “Preston is extremely hard-working Read More
Real Weddings by Hope’s: Nicole and Shawn
The Real Weddings by Hope’s union of Nicole and Shawn Wurzer shows just how beautiful your big day can be on a tight budget. “Everything for the wedding was handmade, except for the attire of Read More