Wilson’s Orchard & Farm Wedding, Maddy & Jackson
Maddy and Jackson’s Wilson’s Orchard and Farm Wedding in Iowa City was a blast! The venue is perfect for any couple looking to be surrounded by nature, and features a very modern rustic look that paired beautifully with Maddy’s vision of a garden wedding! The day was nice and warm, had a little sprinkle in the morning but everything dried up by the time the ceremony came around. The skies stayed cloudy all day, which was fine with us, because that makes for better wedding photos!
Photo By: Ashley Bowman
Wilson’s Orchard is a beautiful venue just outside of the city. While still technically in Iowa City, it’s away from all the hustle and bustle that cities have to offer, making the venue feel intimate and secluded. The orchard itself is open year round, so it’s really fun to come to their events throughout the year of your engagement, and after your wedding! Past couples love to come to the restaurant and get dinner on their anniversary, or go to the orchard to pick apples together in the fall. It’s pretty cool to get to come to your wedding venue again after the wedding, and relive your special day!
Wilson’s Orchard Wedding Ceremony
While Wilson’s Orchard can do inside or outside wedding ceremonies, most couples choose to get married outside infront of the venues built in wood arch. Surrounded by old oak trees that naturally shade the area, it’s a beautiful spot to share your vows, and feels immensley intimate and private.
Maddy and Jackson’s ceremony was held outside at the Wilson’s Orchard ampitheater, and the couple opted to have their bridal party sit during the ceremony rather than have them stand the whole time. The colors of the wedding were a beautiful contrast against all the greenery in the ampitheater, and really made all the photos pop!
Wilson’s Orchard Wedding Reception
The reception space sits below the restaurant, yet is very secluded for private events. With a rustic barn wood aesthetic, the space has a warm and intimate feel that guests love! One of my favorite features of the reception space, is their hanging edison bulbs that are draped throughout the room. It’s a beautiful feature to have during the reception, and it makes for a magical feeling (and photos) when it comes to your first dance!
After the ceremony, guests walked up to the venue for cocktail hour while the bride and groom went off to take more photos. Shortly after they had their grand entrance, cake cutting, and dances all before dinner was served! Wilson’s Orchard had a plated meal delivered to each guest, and it was oh so delicious! After dinner we kicked off the dancing with mother son and father daughter dancing.
Wilson’s Orchard Wedding Decor
The decor and floral just made the space! Tiffany with Studio Bloom laid bud vases out at each table and I followed behind with pillar candles creating a simple yet elegant table display.
Wilson’s Orchard provides all the barnwood tables and black industrial chairs, and they even take care of the reception floorplan setup, leaving less for the couple to worry about on their big day! Since the venue offers catering onsite, the Wilson’s Orchard staff also sets up full place settings at each seat, including white linen napkins, silverware, glassware, and water carafes. In lying out full place settings (which as I’m sure you know, I am always a big fan of) the table settings look more full, and elegant, which is always the goal to any wedding.
Overall Maddy and Jackson’s wedding at Wilson’s Orchard in Iowa City went off without a hitch, and everything turned out beautifully! Huge thanks to all the vendors who helped make Maddy and Jackson’s wedding day so special.
Vendor Team
Venue: Wilson’s Orchard & Farm
Planner: Elizabeth Bliss Events
Photographer: Ashley Bowman
Videographer: Britt Nelson
Caterer: Wilson’s Orchard & Farm
DJ: David Schulte
Floral: Studio Bloom
Makeup: Moods Salon
Dress: Embody Bridal
Suit: Holly’s Shop for Men
Rings: Siebke Hoyt
Invites: Zola
Maddy and Jackson’s Testimonial
“Lauren is amazing and made the wedding planning and day go so smoothly. It was so nice and helpful when any obstacles or hiccups happened to be able to just let her know and it was taken care of! Highly recommend!!”
Maddy and Jackson, May 4th 2024
The Wilson’s Orchard Wedding Venue
Address: 4823 Dingleberry Rd., Iowa City, IA
Phone: 319-354-5651
Email: events@wilsonsfarm.com
Investment Starts at: $4,500 to $6,500
Capacity of 255 guests
Amenities included: Tables & chairs, outdoor ceremony space, bar setup and staff, catering onsite.