Katie & Rob in Bettendorf, IA

With their sights on a southern plantation, Katie Berthel and Rob Knowles set out to create a simple yet elegant wedding that would showcase both their personalities. A palette of purple, blue, and grey, plenty of jazz, and a few appearances by one darling goldfish set the tone for their hometown celebration. The Bride Katie Berthel, 27, real estate agent The Groom Rob Knowles, 31, senior account executive The Date September 24 Rob used to drive a motorized Pepperidge Farm Goldfish across the country while setting up promotional events. He met Katie at one of those events while driving through Minneapolis, where she also happened to be helping out with an event. After a courtship that brought the couple together (as he traveled and she was on tour with her dance company) in New York, North Carolina, and Kansas City, Katie and Rob were engaged in Rhode Island, and soon started planning a wedding in the bride’s hometown.