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A Classic, Traditional Wedding at Embassy Club West in Des Moines, Iowa

rn Alex Young (25 and a teacher) and Joe Lancaster (28 and a law student) filled their classic, traditional wedding with a bunch of

rn Alex Young (25 and a teacher) and Joe Lancaster (28 and a law student) filled their classic, traditional wedding with a bunch of modern twists, adding an beautiful touch to the whole event. After a ceremony at the Lutheran Church of Hope in Des Moines, Iowa, the party moved to the Embassy Club West for the reception. "We loved the area because there was so much open space with plenty of ways to decorate," Alex says. The couple decorated their open space with gorgeous orchids and roses, floating candles in large cylindrical vases and a sign of the couple's initials made from white orchids. A standout detail? The peach Vans sneakers that the bridal party wore, to match the gray Vans sneakers the groomsmen wore, adding a whimsical touch to the wine red bridesmaid gowns, the gray groomsmen suits, and Alex's gorgeous trumpet-style Maggie Sottero gown. Check out more photos by Laura Wills Photography, below.

The entire wedding party wore Vans sneakers instead of more formal shoes, adding a whimsical touch to the wedding style.
Joe wore a white-and-purple-spotted moth orchid for his boutonniere, fitting in with the orchids used throughout the bouquets and decor.
Alex carried a gorgeous white bouquet filled with roses and orchids, arranged by Sunstead Farms.
The white invitations were nestled in a pink gatefold envelope. Each part of the suite had a gorgeous black-and-white fern illustration.
Maggie Sottero Trumpet-Style Wedding Dress
The bridesmaids wore wine red Bill Levkoff floor-length dresses in different styles, giving each bridesmaid her own look.
Three Flower Girls With White Flower Crowns
The couple exchanged vows at Lutheran Church of Hope in Des Moines, Iowa, the church Alex has attended since she was a little girl. The couple lit a unity candle as part of their romantic, traditional ceremony.
Lush Green and White Flower Arrangements
Bright yellow rose petals cascaded down the white cake's five layers. Wine red ribbons were tied around each layer, and two white Peeps bunnies served as a cute cake topper.
Lush arrangements of coral and white roses and carnations were placed at the center of the tables, adding a cheerful touch to the reception table centerpieces at Embassy Club West in Des Moines, Iowa.
White linen napkins were folded on top of the gold plates for the reception place settings, adding a touch of glam to the flatware.
Small floating candles in were displayed in large cylindrical vases for the escort card table decor at Embassy Club West in Des Moines, Iowa.
A sign of the couple's initials made out of white orchids was hung from the large window that was behind the couple's head table at Embassy Club West in Des Moines, Iowa.