At their indoor wedding reception at Stardust in Davenport a bride and groom share their first dance together as guests all around them watch

Modern Classic Wedding at Stardust in Davenport, Iowa | Brittany and Tanner

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Bloomington IL Photographer

A wedding dress hangs from a backboard above a white bed
A vintage photo album with a portrait of a wedding couple lays on a table with flowers and a note next to it

Brittany and Tanner know how to create a wedding day with a perfect mix of modern style and classic feel. Their wedding at Stardust in Davenport Iowa had SO much to love about it and so many memorable moments. I’m beyond excited to share their day with you all!

Detail photo of a wedding gift that reads "My Wish" followed by an excerpt of wishes for the bride from her father

First Look and Portraits

Before their wedding celebrations at Stardust in Davenport, Brittany and Tanner got ready separately with the company of their wedding parties. Getting ready with their closest friends meant that both Brittany and Tanner had the ultimate hype crew there for them as they prepped for their day. Brittany looked and felt like a princess in her wedding dress, and at her first look with her gals they made sure that she knew it! After they were both ready it was time for their first look in the lobby of their hotel room. Seeing each other for the first time on their wedding day both Brittany and Tanner couldn’t help but let out THE biggest smiles. 

Detail photo of a necklace, wedding rings, and a bouquet laying on a black table next to a window
Detail photo of wedding rings resting on the inside of a white rose that is part of a bouquet
A bride stands and looks over her shoulder as one of the bridesmaids stands behind her and helps button up her dress
A bride facing away from the camera standing next to a bed looks back over her shoulder towards the camera
A bride facing away from the camera puts an earring on and can be seen in a mirror to her left
A bride faces away from the camera and stands in a room in front of her 7 bridesmaids who are all turning around to see her in her dress for the first time
A bride receives a group hug from her 7 bridesmaids after they see her for the first time
Three bridesmaids standing next to one another all smile after seeing the bride in her wedding dress for the first time
A groom sits on a black couch with a mirror over head, one of the groomsmen is sitting next to him and the other 4 groomsmen are standing on either side of the couch
A groom walks towards the camera in a fancy hotel lobby with his 5 groomsmen walking along behind him on either side of him
A groom smiles as he stands in front of a window and adjusts the cuff of his suit
A groom sits on a bench in a fancy hotel lobby and smiles at the camera
A groom sits on a bench with two of his groomsmen next to him and a third to their right as one of the groomsmen shows the other something on his phone
A groom smiles and laughs walking towards the camera in a fancy hotel lobby with 4 of his groomsmen walking along on either side of him
A groom sits in a chair next to a window and looks down as he adjusts the cuff of his suit
In a hotel lobby next to a large window a bride sneaks up on a groom who is smiling facing away from her as the two are about to have their first look with one another
A bride and groom are facing away from the camera in a hotel lobby, the bride is tapping the groom on the shoulder for him to turn around for their first look
A bride stands facing away from the camera with the groom standing in front of her, he is smiling at her as he just turned around to see her for the first time
A groom smiles as he hugs the bride who is facing away from the camera, the two just had their first look together in a hotel lobby
Standing in front of a large staircase a groom smiles while holding the brides hands who is facing away from the camera after the two just shared their first look
A bride and groom stand side by side and hold hands while smiling at one another in front of a staircase in a hotel lobby
A bride and groom kiss one another while standing in front of a staircase in a fancy hotel lobby

After their first look we took some time for some couples portraits. We had two stops to make, the Figge Art Museum and the nearby river that Tanner loves to go fishing on. Both locations were stellar, even though we did come across a man bathing in one of the fountains. Thankfully we had PLENTY of other background opportunities to enjoy! After their couples portraits it was time to hop on the party bus with their wedding parties and make our way over to Stardust in Davenport for the rest of the festivities.

A bride and groom holding hands walk away from the camera on a large staircase outside of a building
A bride and groom stand side by side for a portrait on an staircase outside of a building and smile at the camera
A bride and groom embrace one another and look down at a flower bouquet while standing on a staircase outside of a building
Detail photo of a flower bouquet being held by a bride
A bride facing away from the camera looks over her shoulder to smell a small bouquet, the groom is standing next to her with his hand around her waist and is looking at the camera while the two stand on an outdoor staircase
Shoulder down photo of the back of a bride in her wedding dress as she smells a small flower bouquet with the groom's hand around her waist
A groom kisses a bride's forehead as she has her back to the camera while the two stand on an outdoor staircase
A bride faces away from the camera towards the groom and looks down over her shoulder as the groom looks to the left and smiles while the two stand on an outdoor staircase
While on an outdoor staircase a bride spins while the groom holds her hand
A bride and groom kiss one another while standing on an outdoor staircase
A bride looks back over her shoulder as a groom smiles while hugging her from behind as the two stand on a staircase outdoors
A bride smiles over her shoulder as the groom hugs her from behind
Portrait photo of a bride resting her head on the grooms chest and holding up her bouquet while they both look at the camera
A bride facing away from the camera looks down at her bouquet while walking up some stairs outside a building
A bride facing away from the camera on a set of stairs looks down at her bouquet and plays with her veil in her other hand
A groom stands on a set of stairs and looks down as he adjusts the cuff of his suit coat
Portrait of a groom standing on a set of stairs smiling at the camera
A groom on a set of stairs walks towards the camera and smiles while adjusting the neck of his suit coat
A bride and groom facing away from the camera lean on a railing and look out over a body of water out in front of them
A bride and groom face away from the camera and lean on a railing, the groom has his arm around the bride and is looking out over the view while the bride looks over her shoulder at the grooms hand on her
A bride and groom walk next to one another along a path made by their wedding parties who are clapping for them on either side
A bride and groom sit next to one another and smile while on a party bus with their wedding parties, the wedding party members are laughing and everyone has a bud light in their hand
A bride and groom sitting next to one another on a party bus smile at the camera with Bud lights in their hand
A bride and groom stand with their wedding parties on either side of them as everyone smiles at the camera in front of a line of trees
A bride and groom stand next to one another and hold hands while looking in opposite directions, their wedding parties are on their respective sides and the group is standing in front of a line of tall trees
A bride smiles and walks towards the camera while her 7 bridesmaids stand behind her talking, the group is standing in front of a line of trees
A groom stands with his hands clasped over one another with his 5 groomsmen in the same pose on either side of him all looking at the camera in front of a line of trees
Photo of guests of a wedding entering a building, a sign overhead reads "Stardust"
Detail photo of a music stand in a brick walled room with a speech written on a piece of paper and a microphone on the stand

Their Wedding at Stardust

Stardust in Davenport is a wedding venue with a ton of charm and a rich history to it. It was once an auto shop that was converted to a wedding venue and event space back in 2016. Since then Stardust has been a venue that prides itself on being a blank slate for their clients while also providing next level service to them. Brittany and Tanner’s wedding had touches of beautiful florals and other decorations throughout while still taking advantage of the classic feel that Stardust’s building has. After a beautiful ceremony, the two signed their names on a wall alongside every other couple that has had their wedding there. They then spent the rest of their evening singing, dancing, and taking in all the love from their people there to celebrate with them!

The indoor ceremony area of Stardust in Davenport decorated for a wedding ceremony with guests seated on either side of the aisle
A groom walks into the room of his wedding ceremony with his mom walking alongside him
A groom stands in front of a small stage that is decorated for a wedding ceremony
A bride enters the indoor ceremony space at Stardust in Davenport during her wedding ceremony, she smiles as she is walked into the room by her father
A bride smiles as she walks down the aisle of her wedding ceremony with her father as guests all around them watch and smile
A bride and her father walk down the aisle together away from the camera towards the groom who is waiting at the end as guests on either side of them smile
At a wedding ceremony at Stardust in Davenport a bride and groom hold hands while the officiant talks and their guests are seated watching
5 groomsmen stand to the side and have their hands clasped watching a wedding ceremony take place at Stardust in Davenport
Shoulder down photo of a bridesmaid holding a flower bouquet and looking to her right
Two guests of a wedding sit next to one another and watch the ceremony with other guests out of focus behind them
At a wedding ceremony at Stardust in Davenport a bride smiles while looking at the crowd and the groom looks at her while their officiant talks behind them
A bride and groom kiss one another during their wedding ceremony at Stardust in Davenport as their wedding parties and guests cheer for them
A bride lifts her bouquet in the air and smiles while holding the grooms hand as the two begin to exit their wedding ceremony while their guests and wedding parties cheer for them
A bride and groom stand next to one another and smile at the camera, behind them are their wedding party members standing on a staircase all smiling at the camera
A bride and groom kiss one another while their wedding party members all on a staircase behind them cheer them on
A bride smiles and lifts her hand in the air while a groomsmen and bridesmaid in the background smile and gesture at the camera
A bride and groom raise green solo cups in the air in a brick room at Stardust in Davenport with their wedding party members around them all doing the same
A bride signs a wooden wall with a sharpie near other couples signatures signifying her and the groom are now married and their wedding was at Stardust in Davenport
The indoor receptions space at Stardust in Davenport decorated for a wedding reception
A table decorated for a wedding reception with candles, white flowers, and some greenery on a white tablecloth
A wedding cake sits on a table surrounded by flowers with a sign on it that reads "Happily Ever After"
A table with a flower vase and 2 candles on it sits in the middle of a room before a wedding reception
A bride and groom stand facing away from the camera looking out from an indoor balcony over the reception space below them at Stardust in Davenport, in front of them hanging from the ceiling are large paper stars
A bride and groom stand next to one another on an indoor balcony and look over a railing, hanging from the ceiling around them are large paper stars
A bridesmaid and groomsman walk together as they enter the wedding reception area
A bride and groom walk down a staircase at Stardust in Davenport to enter the indoor wedding reception space while holding hands and smiling
A bride and groom smile while walking next to one another and lifting their arms in the airs as they enter their wedding reception
A bride and groom stand next to one another and cut their wedding cake together during their wedding reception
In Stardust Davenports indoor brick reception space a bride smiles while feeding the groom a piece of cake as their wedding parties watch on either side of them
A table with 2 glasses of wine on it is set up and decorated for a wedding reception with flowers and plates
A bride smiles and laughs while sitting next to the groom as a bridesmaid next to her is standing and giving a speech during their indoor wedding reception at Stardust in Davenport
A bridesmaid smiles while standing and giving a speech during an indoor wedding reception at Stardust in Davenport as another bridesmaid to the left of her smiles at her
A bride and groom are laughing while sitting as a groomsman to the right of them stands and gives a speech during their indoor wedding reception at Stardust in Davenport
At their indoor wedding reception at Stardust in Davenport a bride and groom share their first dance together as guests all around them watch
A bride and groom smile at one another while sharing their first dance together at their wedding reception
A bride and groom kiss one another during their first dance at their wedding reception
At an indoor wedding reception at Stardust in Davenport a bride and groom share their first dance as their guests watch
A groom smiles at his mother who he is dancing with during his indoor wedding reception at Stardust in Davenport
A bride dances with her brother during her indoor wedding reception at Stardust in Davenport
A woman hugs a bride who is facing away from the camera during an indoor wedding reception at Stardust in Davenport
A bride dances whiles surrounded by other dancing wedding guests during her wedding reception at Stardust in Davenport
A guest of a wedding smiles while lifting her arms in the air during an indoor wedding reception at Stardust in Davenport

I know I say this about a lot of my couples, but I absolutely adore Brittany and Tanner. They’re one of the sweetest couples ever, and the modern yet classic wedding day they were able to put together at Stardust in Davenport Iowa was a joy to be a part of! If you want me to capture your wedding day, be sure to send an inquiry to me through my contact page and we can start planning.

A bride facing away from the camera lifts a drink in the air as she enters the dance floor with the guests of her indoor wedding reception at Stardust in Davenport

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