The Best Wedding Vendors in Essex, IA

The Best Wedding Vendors in Essex, IA

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377 Wedding Vendors in Essex, IA

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Emma’s Photo Co 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $4,000
  • Serves Essex, IA

Hi lovers! I’m Emma Roberts (She/Her/Hers), a wedding photographer based in Omaha, but I'm available anywhere your love takes you—especially the mountains. I work with those who value authenticity, creativity, and moment-minded photographs. I am the photographer for you if you value living in the moment, creating a wedding that honors your love—unapologetically breaking from tradition—and investing in photography to preserve your memories.

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Emma does such beautiful work. Her pictures truly tell a story. One of my most favorite things about her work is that her photos are so natural. She is very professional and easy to work with. I would so recommend Emma for anyone wanting some beautiful photos.
MaKenna Cummings, 4 years ago
Deer Ridge at Lexington 
Bedford, IA
  • Venue
  • Up to 300 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor
  • Starts at $6,000

If you are in search of a picturesque indoor/outdoor venue to create an unforgettable event, Deer Ridge is the venue you never thought you would find! We can match any type of theme or experience, and our venue's versatility makes it ideal for intimate or large weddings, casual or elegant celebrations, corporate functions, or premier hunting experiences. We offer exceptional, individualized service to create an unforgettable experience for you and your guests. From winter wonderland weddings to summer nights on the patio, we’re here for any season…and your event is our priority.

Why you'll love this venue

  • Offers convenient lodging options
  • Rustic-chic setting
  • Multiple event spaces

Venue considerations

  • Large venue, not ideal for small guest lists
  • Requires outside catering services
  • Not for you if you're looking for a sleek and contemporary space
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Something Borrowed Blooms 

4.9

  • Florist
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Essex, IA

Something Borrowed Blooms is the premier rent-and-return floral and décor company in the U.S., offering beautifully curated premium silk floral collections. Couples who choose to rent typically save up to 70% compared to the cost of traditional fresh flowers. Our collections include everything you need for your wedding day, from bridal and bridesmaid bouquets to boutonnieres, garlands, centerpieces, aisle markers, cake flowers, swags, flower combs and crowns, wedding décor, and more. Each design is thoughtfully curated to create a cohesive, elevated look from ceremony to reception.

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I didn’t care about saving flowers. Nor did I want to spend thousands of dollars for flowers. They arrived the week of the wedding in a box. They put the shipping label in a pocket on the box. I slapped that label back on and sent them on their merry way back. It was the most simplest thing I have ever done. This is the way to do it. They were also gorgeous.
Morgan S., 3 months ago
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Flower & Oak 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $2,749
  • Serves Essex, IA

For pricing information, visit our website. The excitement. The warm feelings. The quiet glances. The glow of newlywed love. As time passes, little details can slip away. That’s why we’re here: to help you preserve your memories, so that you can vividly recall life’s best moments for years to come. Founded by passionate creatives who have been obsessing over storytelling for decades, we are dedicated to providing an experience that combines creative artistry with personalized attention. From the first consultation to the final suite of content, our purpose is to bring your vision to life while providing unmatched value at every step.

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We give Flower Oak a solid 5 stars! Truly, they were all were amazing. From start to finish, Flower Oak Films made us feel so cared for. They were so helpful throughout the whole process and so incredibly prompt in returning our film, but more than anything, they captured our day with such tenderness and intention. Watching our video feels like reliving the magic all over again. The emotions, the little moments, the parts we didn’t even realize we’d want to remember -  they preserved them so beautifully. We’re beyond grateful for the gift they’ve given us. Hire Flower Oak for any special occasion!
Addie W., 2 months ago
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The Talented Photographer - Award Winning Photography. 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves Essex, IA
  • Offer

Hello! We are Christian and Ana. We have put together the best wedding photo & video team in America. Don't take our word for it, see it for yourself on our website. Whether you are camera shy or not, you will get beautiful photos with us. That's why couples are raving about us: we get beautiful photos out of EVERY SINGLE WEDDING!

Awarded Best of Zola
We are absolutely thrilled with our experience with The Talented Photographer! Christian made the entire process smooth and stress-free with clear communication and organization that comes with his experience. We chose the Easy Package and our day was captured beautifully. Christopher was our photographer and was wonderful to work with. He was so detail-oriented, which truly made a difference in capturing every meaningful moment. The family and friends we’ve shared the album with are also so impressed. We are very happy we chose to go with The Talented Photographer!
Maura G., a year ago
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Flower Moxie – Do-It-Yourself Wedding Flowers 

4.9

  • Florist
  • Starts at $350
  • Serves Essex, IA

In 2013, 8-year wedding veteran Amy McCord Jones realizes she wouldn't be able to afford to hire her own floral services if she was a bride. Then, Amy discovers that there is basically zero help available for DIY brides. No flower recipes. No instructions. No access to florist-grade blooms. Rude. So she launches Flower Moxie! Flower Moxie remains a humble, tucked-away small business out of Oklahoma City. We don’t zoom around on scooters in some fancy high-rise. We stock an average kitchen with canned wine and Aldi chips and listen to true crime podcasts while photographing curvy ranunculus. Join us. There’s cake, hugs, and acceptance here.

Awarded Best of Zola
Flower Moxie – Do-It-Yourself Wedding Flowers was an absolute delight to work with for our wedding. From the very beginning, their communication was quick, helpful, and accommodating, making the process of planning our floral arrangements seamless. The quality of their work was truly stunning - the bouquets, and other florals they provided were beautiful! They delivered everything exactly when they said they would, creating a magical look for our special day. Alexa, in particular, was absolutely the best to work with and went above and beyond to ensure we were thrilled with the results. I highly recommend Flower Moxie to anyone looking for event flowers.
Holly J., 7 months ago
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Portraits By Sean 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,550
  • Serves Essex, IA
  • Offer



I present fun, elegant, and exciting Wedding Photography for my clients. My style is photojournalistic; I feel it's the most effective way to tell a story. After all, there is so much happening on a wedding day. Between the ceremony, dancing, and endless extravaganzas, the most memorable moments will naturally occur.  My goal is to capture the emotions and memories of your day through my lens. These recollections are your forever keepsakes, a chapter of your life's story. Every image accounts for those who were by your side, delighted for you, and the next step in your journey. I appreciate you for giving me a few moments of your time.t

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My partner and I hired Sean for our engagement photos and we were extremely impressed! He was super helpful in helping us pose and very skilled in the ways he used lighting to capture our best features. He captured really genuine moments with such skill. He also made sure the job was well done and he got all the photos that we could have wanted. We had a blast working with him! The photos are stunning and I genuinely can’t stop looking at them! My partner and I tend to feel awkward getting our picture taken but Sean created such a comfortable space for us. We would highly recommend booking Sean.
Sydney and J., 2 years ago
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The Faux Bouquets 

5.0

  • Florist
  • Starts at $175
  • Serves Essex, IA

Believe it or not, we often have people ask if our pictures throughout our website are showing a mix of fresh and faux and…no they aren’t! Although fresh florals are pretty, we are totally in love with poser-blooms all the way here and that’s what we design 100% of our orders with.

Awarded Best of Zola
Use The Faux Bouquets! I know there are a lot of options out there for faux florals, but this company really stands out. Absolutely gorgeous selections. We chose one of the more basic options because of our color scheme but there were so many more stunning, fun and colorful options out there as well! We used them for the bouquets and boutonnieres and it made life so easy. No need to worry about the flowers staying alive or getting water stains on your dresses. We had everything in bins ready to go before wedding day. Great pricing. The bouquets are so full and you can see the thought that goes into choosing the colors, type, and placement of each flower. The company communication is quick, kind, informative, and they are just all around amazing!
Caley, 2 months ago
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Anchor Studios Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Essex, IA

I’m Edgar, an HTX-raised native with Salvadorian roots. I am the owner, creative director, and lead photographer at Anchor Studios Photography. I'm a wedding and elopement photographer based out of Pittsburgh, PA! However, the stories I capture don't start and end there. I love to travel to capture stories all around the world.

Awarded Best of Zola
We had a really great and fun time doing these pictures! Even with how awkward we are behind the camera, we are more than happy with the results. Edgar is very personable and fun to work with. He picked a very nice destination for our shoot and so much we got in the water with us to get the best shots!
Rachel E., 2 years ago
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Ledd Lens LLC, Photo and Film 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,399
  • Serves Essex, IA

The company has done over 400 weddings for the last 5 years, so we use these experiences to provide quality services. We also provide discount for Military/Veterans and teachers. For 2025, we have 140+ weddings booked in 37 different states. We offer both photo and video services. Quicker turnaround time compare to most companies. Our shooting style of is photojournalistic, natural & CINEMATIC. Our editing style is very easygoing & flexible. Our biggest markets are the following: FL, New England area, PA, IL, DMV area, Tri-State area, Southern CA, MI, OH, CO.

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I really liked having Ledd Lens as my photographer and videographer. Anytime I had a question or concern, I would get a quick response. They were able to provide me with beautiful pictures not long after the wedding as well as our highlight film. I was very happy with how easy the process was hire them. I definitely recommend.
Lenae W., 9 months ago
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Wood & Word Blooms, sola wood floral designs (faux not fresh) 

5.0

  • Florist
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Essex, IA
  • Offer

🌹 WE ARE NOT FRESH FLOWER FLORISTS. WE WORK WITH WOOD & FAUX FLOWERS. PLEASE ACKNOWLEDGE THIS IN YOUR REPLY. 🌹 Wood & Word Blooms is run by a Jen Angle, former teacher of 20+ years and specializes in using hand-painted wood flowers along with a faux, dried and preserved florals (nothing fresh here) to bring your wedding vision to life not just for that one glorious day but forever. Besides designing for you, I also offer DIY Wood Flower Experiences to create your wedding florals alongside me in person or virtually and 1:1 sessions to help DIY brides learn to do it themselves.

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Jen was AMAZING to work with! When it came to flowers for my wedding, I had NO IDEA what I wanted. She was very patient with me and helped talk me through my vision. She gave me flowers to pick from, talked about how big I wanted my bouquet and how much greenery I wanted, and then when I could find colors I liked in swatches, she color-matched the colors I wanted from an inspo pic I found online! She was very professional and patient with me, even when my plans changed or I needed to add to my order.  I am not the best at putting together a bouquet. I am also someone who likes control, especially when it came to planning my wedding. I was thankful that I was able to give Jen the reins, tell her what I wanted, and watch her make my dreams come true. When I first saw my flowers, I was speechless. She truly did make my floral dreams come true, and now I get to keep my bouquet for the rest of my life! A wooden flower bouquet from Jen is the way to go!
Kaylee, a year ago
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Heather Christine Photo + Film 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Essex, IA

Hiii! I'm Heather Schoolcraft - owner & CEO! I'm a small town gal from WV who LOVES traveling and pops of color. I've designed my entire company around creating authentic + magical love stories. On your wedding day, our goal is to make you feel comfortable in front of the camera, and to focus on the raw + real moments on your day. Don't settle for less because you have to; let ME help you get the photos + video that you've always dreamed of.

Awarded Best of Zola
Heather and her team are literally amazing. She helped me in so many ways. She’s not just your photographer, she’s everything you could need before and during your wedding. Heather is a lifetime friend for me now and I couldn’t be more honored to have her capture our day. She goes above and beyond to help you, whether it’s her guides that she has made herself or even just a little text asking if you need anything. Even on the day of, she’s right there if you need her. She is SO fun and I just can’t say enough things about her
Kassidy S., 2 years ago
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The Golden Hour Co. 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves Essex, IA
  • Offer

At The Golden Hour Co., we specialize in wedding photography that embraces the warmth and romance of life's most cherished moments. Our approach is rooted in authenticity, ensuring that every laugh, tear, and tender glance is preserved with genuine emotion. We believe in creating a relaxed environment where you can be yourselves, allowing us to document your day as it naturally unfolds.

Awarded Best of Zola
I honestly didn’t expect to love wedding photos this much, but these are beyond amazing. They made us all feel comfortable and natural. Even group pictures with kids came out perfect somehow. The video is just as sweet, like a storybook.
Emily R., 5 months ago
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NATIONWIDE Wedding DJs - A Better DJ And Photographer - HAS STAFF IN YOUR AREA! 

4.6

  • DJ
  • Starts at $499
  • Serves Essex, IA

BEST OF ZOLA award winner! We will make your reception fun for all of your wedding guests! We have provided local top level DJ-MC services for over 26 years in budget friendly packages NATIONWIDE. including your area. We also offer spectacular wedding photography and HD Video. Visit our site and see over 1 million photos, thousands of reviews, and some great package prices. If you give us a call before you book your vendors you'll quickly learn why over 16,000 couples have chosen us to help make their special day magical. We provide expert planning assistance, which will take away most of the stress associated with planning your wedding!

Awarded Best of Zola
This was the second occasion for which I used A Better DJ & Photographer. as always, the staff was very communicative, professional and engaging from the pre-event introductions to the event day. Everything about this evening was intentional; from the menu to the music and Xavier and Aubry exceeded my expectations in capturing my vision. I believe a good DJ is one who is intuitive and can read an audience, and a good photographer is one who can capture moments without you being aware. Thank you Michael, Aubrey, and Xavier for making my moment memorable for me and my guests. I highly recommend A Better DJ & Photographer!
Gwenevere P., 5 months ago
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Press Record Co Camcorders 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Vintage style
  • Starts at $295
  • Serves Essex, IA
  • Offer

Imagine your wedding filmed by the people who know you best - your friends and family. With Press Record Co, we ship you a camcorder to capture every laugh, tear, and dance move, then you simply send it back to us to do the heavy lifting. We'll turn all your raw footage into a beautiful, nostalgic Modern Day Home Video™ you'll actually love to rewatch. It's raw, real, and totally you.

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I was getting 2–3k videographer quotes and honestly thought I’d have zero wedding footage… UNTIL I stumbled across this company. Affordable, simple, and truly so special. I now have memories of my parents, grandparents, and friends that I’ll treasure forever. I almost tried to DIY the whole thing, but realistically editing my own wedding footage would’ve taken me until our first anniversary. They made everything fun and effortless. Thank you SO much!
Michaela, 2 months ago
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Just Captured 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,995
  • Serves Essex, IA
  • Offer

Just Captured is a wedding photography company dedicated to preserving love stories with authenticity and artistry. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for storytelling, we capture every emotion, from the joyful laughter to the quiet, intimate moments. Our natural and timeless style ensures your wedding photos feel as magical as the day itself. Let Just Captured transform your special moments into lasting memories.

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The photos almost feel like magic, the way they captured little moments nobody else noticed. The video is just as incredible, so emotional and sweet. I’m so glad we picked them.
Hannah D., 4 months ago
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Love Knot Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Essex, IA

Hi, I’m Isaac. In my world, light is everything. The cool ambient hues at dawn, hinting at what the day may bring. Golden sun rays catching particles through a tree as friends gathers to celebrate. A Cotton candy sunset peppered by patio string-lights as a DJ plays my favorite song. We all have timeless memories logged in our minds. For me, they are based in a language of light. As a wedding photographer, this deep connection to special lighting helps me produce dynamic visual stories of romance, personality and beauty.

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We loved Isaac and his wife, Jing, who photographed our wedding earlier this month. Isaac was super calm and collected and on top of everything. His photography style was perfect for us. He already delivered about half of our retouched photos a week after the wedding which was insane and I love every single one. He was flexible with the 5 flower girls we had in and out of pictures and the multiple areas on our venue property. Overall an amazing experience and I recommend his work to anyone and everyone looking. He was very considerate when I first reached out about his work and wanted to use him and was very mindful of his travel fees to fit in our budget.
Madison R., 2 years ago
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Ashley Cynthia Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,800
  • Serves Essex, IA

* PLEASE INQUIRE ON WEBSITE* HEY! I'M ASHLEY! Aka, Your Professional third wheel! I am so happy you dropped by! I am a uber bubbly, warm hearted, person who loves to order 3 drinks at Dutch Bros and say its for other people but really its just for me. When I am not spending my lifes savings at Dutch Bros, I am professionally following peeps in love and photographing their stories. I am a lover of true crime and murder podcasts! (But I mean who isnt! I just cant help it!) FUN FACT: I speak switzerdütsch, aka a German slang. My mom is originally from Switzerland and my dad from Jamaica, so you know I am always hungry for adventures!

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Ashely and her team were awesome to work with! I only worked with them during the ceremony for V M wedding on June 14, 2025. Her team was kind and very respectful when plugging into my equipment to record audio for the client's ceremony video. Ashley's charisma and charm definitely helped her to maneuver and make all of the couples family move efficiently from what my team and I were able to see when breaking down!
Eddie M., 6 months ago
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Oury Memories 

4.8

  • Photographer
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $1,200
  • Serves Essex, IA

I have been a photographer for 8 years. Throughout my time as a photographer I’ve captured clothing, models, and memories. I shifted from corporate shootings to families and weddings because it gave me this warm fuzzy feeling when I edited my couples and families photos. Don’t be afraid to reach out to me and ask about my photography style, my editing style, or my favorite restaurant! I highly recommend scheduling a free consulting session!

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Grace helped put our vision together and helped us organize
Taylor R., 2 years ago
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Debra Aslanidis Photography 

4.8

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $2,400
  • Serves Essex, IA
  • Offer

We’re Debra & Jeremy, a husband-and-wife wedding photography duo capturing love stories with heart, intention, and a whole lot of soul. Our approach blends documentary moments with gentle guidance, so your photos feel natural, emotional, and unmistakably you. From quiet, intimate glances to joyful, unscripted laughter, we focus on the moments you’ll feel just as much years from now. If you value connection, authenticity, and images that tell a story—not just pose for one—we might be the perfect fit.

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They did the photography for our wedding and reception. Our pics are beautiful! Way beyond our expectations! They are super easy to work with and we had some of our photos the very next day:) My husband and I had waited a very long time for our day and they captured it perfectly. Beyond blessed. Highly recommend.
Angela F., 10 months ago
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Britt Nelson Video 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,300
  • Serves Essex, IA

Wedding and Event Videographer. Five years filming weddings as a hobby, can't believe it's turned into a career. I love capturing your memories on such an important day and turning that footage into a beautiful video to rewatch the day over and over again. To keep things simple, I offer everything in one simple affordable package. I'm there all day long and I wanna be there to capture every single moment. You'll have your videos in three weeks or less.

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We couldn't be happier with our choice to go with Britt for our videography. From the very start we felt very comfortable and confident communicating with Britt. He answered most of our questions before we even had to ask them, and cared about what we wanted and were looking for. He is very personable, which we absolutely loved. My husband had a blast joking with him on our wedding day. And the video turned out to be amazing! He edited the highlight perfectly, it had me crying every time I watched it. And the final video was perfection as well. One of the major selling points of course was that Britt provides the raw footage as well. I loved being able to see all the little moments and unedited clips of the speeches, first dance, etc. And we were able to see if there were any little moments that didn't make it into the final video that we wanted put in before he finalized it. We are definitely happy we went with Britt and would recommend him for sure.
Hannah B., 3 years ago
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Anderson Marques Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,990
  • Serves Essex, IA

Over 500 award-winning photos and 15 trophies, establishing a strong reputation for an artistic and refined approach to wedding photography. Every frame is crafted to capture the essence of a couple’s love story, transforming their most meaningful moments into timeless works of art. With a signature style that blends creativity and elegance, the team masterfully composes each shot with exceptional attention to detail—showcasing everything from the intricate lace of the dress to the genuine joy in shared glances. Their expert use of light and shadow brings depth and emotion, creating an immersive visual experience that resonates deeply.

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I was so nervous about taking engagement photos (my fiancé can confirm I’m not a natural in front of the camera), but our photographer made the whole experience fun, relaxed, and even had us laughing the entire time. They knew exactly how to guide us without making anything feel awkward or staged. The photos turned out absolutely gorgeous—like magazine-level gorgeous—and now I can’t stop staring at them. If you’re nervous like me, trust me: you’re in the best hands!
Kya, 5 months ago
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5 thousand frames films LLC 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Essex, IA

- Over 12 years of successful work, more than 400 couples, more than 200 families and more than 100 companies have used our services - We do all shooting and editing personally and never hire third-party vendors. You will get exactly what you ordered - It is very important for us that the video convey the atmosphere of your event as much as possible, therefore we approach the details and musical arrangement with great care - Each project for us is always an individual work. We do not shoot or edit according to a template. - We always have a spare set of equipment - All material we always keep in duplicate.

Awarded Best of Zola
Thanks so much for our incredible weeding video! Yesterday we had a chance to watch it and I can say it was such heartwarming and professional video that reminded us how special that day was:) Thank you, Alex, again for your hard work and professionalism!
Alina, a year ago
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Luxurious Memories 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Essex, IA

Our lead photographer has over 30 years of experience behind the lens and makes certain that every member of the team achieves the highest level of competence in posing couples or individuals, taking and composing the photographs, using light to the best advantage and making sure that our clients are relaxed and as comfortable as they can be doing the shoot.

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He felt like an old family friend and helped calm our tense day. Our pictures came out great and I love the black and white picture. I plan on using him for our bakery business, as well.
Bertha M., 4 months ago
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505 Media Company 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Essex, IA

Hello! We are a husband and wife company. We have covered over 1000 weddings in less than 5 years all across the USA, Canada, and Mexico. We love to travel so much that we keep our prices affordable- giving us the opportunity to cover all over the USA (no travel fees). Our most popular package is our Red Carpet which gives our clients up to 10 hours of photo and video coverage, 505+ edits, and 2 wedding videos (with the whole ceremony). Check out our FB or Youtube for HUNDREDS of weddings we shot in the past.

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We were so impressed by 505 media and their quick responses and quality of photo/video they took! From the initial phases of planning, they were quick to respond and eager to help in the planning process of making sure timelines were manageable. They were able to capture all of the milestones during the day and were even willing to hop on our party bus when we wanted footage of the wedding party driving around! We were so impressed by how quick the photos were delivered! We received a text while on our honeymoon the week after our wedding that our edited photos were done and one week later we received all our pictures! You don’t hear that often from photography companies! We also watched our wedding video trailer today (which was delivered in less than 2 months from our wedding) and can’t stop watching it! I would recommend 505 media to anyone!!
Rachel B., a year ago
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Amative Creative | Virginia, Colorado, & Destination Wedding Photographer & Videographer 

4.9

  • Photographer
  • Fine art style
  • Starts at $4,600
  • Serves Essex, IA
  • Offer

Hello there! I'm Andrea, owner of Amative Creative, and every weekend we're so blessed to be able to tell the love stories of so many amazing couples. Like many others in this industry might say, we simply adore weddings. But what makes us a little different is our entire brand is centered around telling love stories specifically curated to reflect your vision and aesthetic. "Amative" means to be prone to love, so as you can see, we want nothing more than to tell your love story! But what makes us truly unique is that we understand every love story looks different. And we personalize every aspect of how we document your wedding day!

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We had a great experience with Amative Creative for our wedding! One thing that really made them stand out was that they offer so many different editing styles to choose from, so we were able to pick exactly the look we wanted. They also got our photos back to us super quickly—about a week after the wedding—which was such a nice surprise. The photos turned out beautiful and they captured all the big moments and some great candid shots. I especially love how cool the dance floor shots turned out. We received tons of compliments on the pictures! Highly recommend!
Lily A., 6 months ago
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NATIONWIDE Spectacular Photographer - A Better DJ and Photographer -HAS PHOTOGRAPHERS IN YOUR AREA! 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $599
  • Serves Essex, IA

We provide top level local photographers nationwide including your area. We are very proud of our 100% 5 star rating from over 16,000 weddings! Don't spend thousands of dollars for your wedding photos! Visit our site for over a million beautiful photos and thousands of testimonials, then give us a call! Elopements are just $499 and full wedding photo packages start at just $899. We will capture amazing photos in natural color and create a custom online album where you can share all your photos from. You can also purchase prints at wholesale prices. We also provide top level local DJ & video services in budget friendly packages!

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Spectacular Photographer - A Better DJ and Photographer Nationwide was an amazing choice for our wedding day. From our first interaction, they were incredibly open-minded and responsive, working closely with us to understand our vision and preferences. Their communication was top-notch, and they arrived on the day with perfect timing, capturing all the special moments seamlessly. The quality of their work was truly amazing - the photos they delivered were stunning and on-trend, providing incredible value for the investment. We are thrilled with the beautiful memories they helped create, and would highly recommend Spectacular Photographer to any couple planning their wedding.
Marisol B., 8 months ago
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Your Wedding Day Film 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,499
  • Serves Essex, IA

Your Wedding Day Film is a Florida-based wedding videography and photography company created to help couples capture the true emotion of their special day. My name is Vanessa, and storytelling is at the heart of everything I do; whether it’s through video, photo, or content tailored for social media. From helping you plan, to filming and photographing your wedding, to delivering your finished films and galleries within 4–6 weeks, we’re with you every step of the way. When I’m not behind the camera, you can find me spending time with my family, friends, or taking our four-year-old German Shepherd mix to the dog beach.

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Our experience with Your Wedding Day Film was fantastic. Vanessa was prompt in her communication, always available for calls and texts as we planned our wedding timeline. On the day of, she and her team were diligent in capturing all the priceless moments - from our pre-ceremony prayers to the heartfelt speeches and first looks. The final video they created was truly beautiful, telling the story of our special day in a way that we'll cherish forever. Vanessa went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect, and her services were very affordable. We highly recommend Your Wedding Day Film to any couple looking for an exceptional videography experience.
Breanna M., 8 months ago
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Mae Krell Photo 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $8,500
  • Serves Essex, IA

Hi! My name is Mae, and I live in Brooklyn with my girlfriend, our two dogs Apollo and Bia, her cat Gigi and my lizard, Basil! I’ve always been passionate about capturing moments as authentically and magically as possible, and as i’ve settled more into this career path, I love that i’ve landed in a place where I have the privilege to capture and preserve people’s love stories. Weddings and elopements are so distinctly and uniquely human, and it’s truly the biggest honor to be trusted to document them.

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Mae Krell Photo was the perfect choice for our wedding photography. From the very first interaction, they were communicative, professional, and made us feel so comfortable and at ease. As a queer couple where one of us is plus-size, we were nervous about being in front of the camera, but Mae put us right at ease. The photos they captured are absolutely beautiful - they have such an artistic eye and really highlighted the love and joy of our special day. We had never had professional photos taken before, but Mae made the entire experience comfortable and affordable. We would highly recommend Mae Krell Photo to any couple looking for gorgeous, personalized wedding photography.
Jo D., a year ago
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Lena Turner Photos LLC 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Editorial style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Essex, IA
  • Offer

“Working with Lena was a breeze—her easygoing, fun communication put us at ease. Her expertise in photography & timelines made our day stress-free, & our photos turned out magical.” — Madison B. Hi, I’m Lena – I’m so glad you’re here! Capturing love stories has been my passion for 8 years, traveling across Missouri to document weddings & engagements filled with joy & romance. Your wedding day is the start of forever, & I’ll make sure every moment is beautifully captured. My goal is to make you feel confident & comfortable, creating photos that are timeless, romantic & full of heart. 💕

Awarded Best of Zola
Lena is the best photographer to work with! She is amazing at listening to you and what you want! She was our wedding photographer and captured every moment exactly as I had requested. She is now our family photographer and is so patient with our little ones. She has watched my family grow and has captured every moment of it!! She is very talented and I cannot recommend her enough!!
Chelsey S., a year ago

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