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A Vintage Glam Wedding at the Scottish Rite Consistory in Des Moines, Iowa

Meredith Sillau (25 and a meeting and event planner) and Steve Nolan (27 and an outside sales professional) held their wedding at the Scottish Rite Co

Meredith Sillau (25 and a meeting and event planner) and Steve Nolan (27 and an outside sales professional) held their wedding at the Scottish Rite Consistory in Des Moines, Iowa. "The national historic landmark offered a beautiful vintage feel and offered what I called a 'blank canvas'—we could do what we wanted with the space," Meredith says. The couple decorated their blank canvas with over 200 pieces of milk glass, gold frames, vanity mirrors, candlesticks and votive candles found at thrift stores and flea markets for a vintage glam theme. Meredith designed the invitations, programs and signs with gold foiling and elegant calligraphy, keeping with the theme. A standout detail? The Chinese takeout dinner with panfried pork dumplings, fresh vegetable spring rolls, crab Rangoon, sesame chicken with steamed rice and chocolate-dipped fortune cookies. Check out more photos, by Laura Wills Photography, below.

White Strapless Wedding Dress With Sweetheart Neckline
Pink Peony and Succulent Bouquet
Elegant Gold Bridal Necklace
Gold Glitter Heels
Elegant Curled Updo
Steve's succulent boutonniere consisted of a white rose and astilbes.
Kate Spade Gold Glitter Heels
Bride and Groom First Look in Elevator
Meredith carried a bouquet of big pink peonies, coral roses, white ranunculus and succulents.
Meredith let her bridesmaids wear their own dresses in shades of pink, with gold accessories to add a touch of glam to their style.
Romantic Photos in the Park
Mismatched Pink Bridesmaid Dresses
Simple Black-and-White Wedding Program
The white gatefold programs were designed by Meredith.
Guests blew bubbles around the couple as they exited their wedding.
Pink Anemone Flower in Bud Vase
Gold Initial Centerpiece
Wedding Card Table
Bride and Groom Chair Signs
Small vases held arrangements of white hydrangeas and pink roses for the simple, charming centerpiece flowers.
Gold-Framed Table Decor
The menu was inspired by Chinese takeout—with panfried pork dumplings, fresh vegetable spring rolls, crab Rangoon, sesame chicken with steamed rice and chocolate-dipped fortune cookies.
The couple opted for a small cutting cake and an ice cream sundae bar with hot fudge, miniature brownies, cookies and whipped cream.
Meredith found 200 pieces of various milk glass, gold frames, vanity mirrors, candlesticks and votive candles from thrift stores and flea markets for the vintage-glam centerpiece decor at the Scottish Rite Consistory in Des Moines, Iowa.