A Candid Film Wedding at The Tea Room in Des Moines

Bride getting ready in off-the-shoulder satin wedding dress at The Tea Room in Des Moines, captured in soft natural light by Anna Jones Photography

Tim and Averie's wedding at The Tea Room in Des Moines was equal parts cinematic, emotional, and entirely unfiltered. Traveling from Los Angeles for their Iowa wedding weekend, the couple wanted their day documented candidly — allowing moments to unfold naturally, without interruption.

Shot primarily on film, the gallery weaves together downtown grit, vintage romance, a champagne tower, candlelit dinners, and the striking Danielle Frankel Noa gown worn by Averie, who was the first bride to wear the design.

Featured in The Wed, this Des Moines wedding embraced movement, emotion, and atmosphere over perfection — resulting in imagery that feels timeless, editorial, and deeply personal all at once.

Des Moines wedding photographer captures vintage-inspired bridal portrait at The Tea Room

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