Downtown Des Moines, Iowa - May 22, 2025

This styled shoot was ICONIC! Organized by Mercedes Burger with Elizabeth Bliss Events, the shoot channeled an Old Money feel with its gorgeous gold and black accents and vintage aesthetics. Add in three stunning chandeliers, an impressive seven-tiered cake, and the historic Tea Room, and you have a day filled with such beautiful elegance. Finishing off our shoot down the street at the Des Lux Hotel was the cherry on top on an already amazing day. And I am now a firm believer in ending all wedding days with jumping on the bed and eating pizza in the jacuzzi tub - because what could be more iconic than that?!

These vendors helped make it happen!


Planning & Decor: Mercedes Burger with Elizabeth Bliss Events

Venue: The Tea Room

Florals: Heather's Secret Garden

Hair Stylist: Bespoke Beauty

Make-up Artist: Morgan Dodds Make Up Artistry

Content Creation: Katie McDonald Photography

Bride's Dress: Modern Dress

Suit: Skeffington's Formal Wear

Jewelry: Siebke Hoyt Jewelers

Stationary: Invited DSM

Cake: Parinda Cupcakes

Decor & Sweetheart Table: Monarch Events

Decor: 11:11 Event Co

Flat Lay Rentals: Annata Vintage Rental Co.

Chairs: Beyond Elegance

Candelabras: Borrow My Vintage

Old Money Inspired shoot - The Tea Room in downtown Des Moines, Iowa.
Old Money Inspired shoot - The Tea Room in downtown Des Moines, Iowa.
Old Money Inspired shoot - The Tea Room in downtown Des Moines, Iowa.
Old Money Inspired shoot - The Tea Room in downtown Des Moines, Iowa.
Old Money Inspired shoot - The Tea Room in downtown Des Moines, Iowa.
Old Money Inspired shoot - The Tea Room in downtown Des Moines, Iowa.
Old Money Inspired shoot - The Tea Room in downtown Des Moines, Iowa.
Old Money Inspired shoot - The Tea Room in downtown Des Moines, Iowa.
Old Money Inspired shoot - The Tea Room in downtown Des Moines, Iowa.
Old Money Inspired shoot - The Tea Room in downtown Des Moines, Iowa.
Old Money Inspired shoot - The Tea Room in downtown Des Moines, Iowa.
Old Money Inspired shoot - The Tea Room in downtown Des Moines, Iowa.
Old Money Inspired shoot - The Tea Room in downtown Des Moines, Iowa.
Old Money Inspired shoot - The Tea Room in downtown Des Moines, Iowa.
Old Money Inspired shoot - The Tea Room in downtown Des Moines, Iowa.
Old Money Inspired shoot - The Tea Room in downtown Des Moines, Iowa.
Old Money Inspired shoot - The Tea Room in downtown Des Moines, Iowa.
Old Money Inspired shoot - The Tea Room in downtown Des Moines, Iowa.
Old Money Inspired shoot - The Tea Room in downtown Des Moines, Iowa.
Old Money Inspired shoot - The Tea Room in downtown Des Moines, Iowa.