Real QCA Weddings

Deep Green Winter Wedding

Moody Elegance & Winter Magic in This Quad Cities Wedding

Photography by Jacqueline Helene Photography

This stunning Quad Cities winter wedding blends cozy candlelight with statement-making details for a celebration full of mood and modern flair. With a rich hunter green color palette, pearl embellishments, and dramatic direct flash photography, every moment feels bold, editorial, and unforgettable.

From custom invitations to a bow-adorned seating chart, the day was packed with intentional design moments — including a show-stopping bow cake created by Little Sweets Cake Design. Candelit tablescapes and luxe textures set the tone for a warm, romantic evening, proving that winter weddings are anything but boring.

Whether you’re planning a cold-season celebration or simply love a darker, more dramatic aesthetic, this gallery is full of elevated ideas for a trend-forward wedding that still feels timeless.

Other Vendors:

Bright DeSigns by The Kane’s

Noted Design Invitations

Hotel Blackhawk

Chris Crow at Hy-Vee Floral

Unique Events of Iowa

Massetone Entertainment

Bride and groom walking hand in hand; groom in black tuxedo, bride in white gown and fur coat holding a bouquet of white roses.
Rectangular diamond engagement ring and gold wedding band in velvet box on ornate tray.
Bride and groom walking hand in hand on a city street, bride in a strapless gown, groom in a tuxedo holding a bouquet, black and white photo.
Bride and groom embrace, showing close-up of hands and wedding attire. Bride's white dress with button details and sheer sleeve. Groom's black suit and gold ring.
Close-up of intertwined hands of a couple, wearing wedding rings and engagement ring. The woman has a sheer sleeve with pearls, and the man is in a suit.
Bride and groom embracing, holding a bouquet of white flowers, groom in black tuxedo, bride in fur coat.
Man in a tuxedo with floral boutonniere, standing next to a curtain and plants.
Flat lay of wedding invitation suite with personalized box, pearl earrings, ornate frame, green ribbon, and white roses on a light surface.
Close-up of a person fastening cufflinks on a white dress shirt sleeve.
Bride and groom embracing, dressed in formal wedding attire.
Hand with engagement ring on a black railing, wearing a sheer, pearl-embellished sleeve.
Couple embracing in formal attire, woman wearing a white dress.
Woman in white fur coat standing on stairs, smiling.
Group of women in matching green pajamas and a woman in a white robe sitting on a bed, smiling and interacting with each other in a cozy indoor setting.
Man in a tuxedo adjusting his bow tie while smiling in a formal setting.
Bride holding a bouquet of white roses
Wedding invitation card with elegant script, gold rings placed on top. Event details include "Kiersten Michelle Timmer and Jake Riley Salmons," "Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Moline, Illinois," scheduled for December 14, 2024, at 1:30 PM. Green envel
Man adjusting another man's bow tie, wearing formal attire.
Green envelope with elegant white text and illustration of a church, alongside a white invitation card with a matching church illustration, decorated with white roses.
White wedding dress hanging on a door in a room with soft light and wooden flooring.
Bride in a white wedding dress with sheer, pearl-embellished sleeves, standing on a marble staircase.
A bride in a white wedding dress being assisted by another woman wearing a black dress. The bride is smiling in a room with closed double doors and a bed visible.
Bride in white dress with pearl-accented sheer sleeves adjusting jeweled shoe.
Woman in a white wedding dress ascending a staircase, with long hair and elegant design, featuring marble steps and stylish railings.
Close-up of a bride wearing a veil and holding it with her hand, featuring an engagement ring.
Bride and bridesmaids in dark teal dresses holding white bouquets, posing indoors.
Close-up of a woman's feet wearing white pointed toe heels with decorative embellishments, on a white marble floor, partially covered by a white dress.
Bridesmaids in teal dresses with white rose bouquets posing with a bride in a white gown.
Wedding welcome sign with "Welcome to the wedding of Kiersten & Jake, Est. December 14, 2024," adorned with white flowers and greenery, placed indoors.
Wedding invitation suite with green envelopes, white sneakers, white roses, jewelry, and ribbon on a textured surface.
A group of groomsmen in black tuxedos with white shirts and bow ties, posing indoors near a staircase with dark curtains in the background.
Wedding ceremony program surrounded by white flowers and green leaves.
Decorative wedding cards with green ribbon on a textured surface, including invitations and notes for "To my wife" and "To my husband," dated December 14, 2024.
Bride in a white dress holding hands with another person, holding a booklet, wearing sheer, beaded arm sleeves.
Close-up of person holding white tablet with green ribbon
A bride and groom stand back to back on either side of a doorway, each holding a letter. The groom wipes his eyes with one hand, appearing emotional, while the bride looks down at her letter. The scene is captured in black and white, highlighting an
Bride and groom holding hands around a corner
Bride and father walking down the aisle in a church during a wedding ceremony, with guests seated in pews and stained glass windows in the background.
Bride and groom sitting in a church holding hands during a wedding ceremony, with elegant decorations and attire.
A bride and groom standing at the altar during a wedding ceremony, surrounded by bridesmaids in teal dresses and groomsmen in black suits, in a church setting.
Bridesmaids in teal dresses holding white rose bouquets in a church setting.
A wedding ceremony in a church with a couple sharing their first kiss. The bride and groom are at the altar, surrounded by a decorative setup with flowers and a backdrop featuring wooden details. Guests are seated, dressed in formal attire, witnessin
A bride and groom stand together at a wedding ceremony. The groom is wearing a tuxedo with a bow tie and boutonniere. The bride is in a white gown holding a bouquet of white roses. They are in a church setting, surrounded by guests and floral decorat
Bride and groom walking down a church aisle, smiling, with the bride holding a bouquet of white roses. They are wearing a wedding dress and a tuxedo. The church is decorated with flowers and an altar in the background.
A couple in formal attire smiling, the woman in a white gown and the man in a tuxedo with a cigar and a drink, at an indoor event.
A bride in a white dress seated with bridesmaids in matching green dresses, holding drinks, indoors with festive decorations.
A group of men wearing tuxedos sit in a lounge area, each holding cigars and drinks. The background includes a vintage-style wall mural, holiday decorations like Santa Claus and festive garland, and industrial distillery equipment.
Bride and bridesmaids in green dresses toasting with cocktails indoors.
A couple, elegantly dressed, shares a joyful moment at a party. The woman is wearing a white dress and smiling, while the man, in a suit with a bow tie, holds a cigar. The setting includes dim lighting and decorative lights in the background.
Men in formal attire holding cigars and drinks, sitting on a tiled floor.
A smiling couple in formal attire, with the woman in a white wedding dress holding a cocktail and the man in a tuxedo, embracing at a bar with a "The Cocktail Corner" sign.
Elegant ballroom with checkerboard floor, banquet tables with white tablecloths, gold chairs, floral centerpieces, and candle decorations.
Elegant two-tier white wedding cake with bow decoration, surrounded by candles on a green table in a formal event setting.
Elegant table setting with gold cutlery, green napkins, and menu card on a glass plate. Greenery decorates the table alongside tall candles and glass goblets. Gold chairs and windowed background visible.
Elegant event menu card on a table setting with gold-rimmed plate and green napkin, featuring salad, entrée, and sides options.
Elegantly set dining table with tall candles, white flowers, glasses, and menus in a decorative setting.
Wedding seating chart with floral decoration and large black bow in an elegant setting.
Bride and groom walking with bridesmaids in green dresses and groomsmen in black tuxedos holding bouquets.
Bride and groom kissing with wedding party cheering, dressed in formal attire and holding bouquets.
A wedding party posing outdoors on stairs. The group includes men in tuxedos and women in green dresses, holding white bouquets. A modern building is in the background.
Bride and groom dancing at wedding reception, bride in white dress, groom in black suit, elegant ballroom setting.
Bride and groom holding hands and smiling while entering a wedding venue, adorned with elegant architecture and ornate patterns on the carpet.
Bride and groom dancing at a wedding reception in an elegant ballroom with guests seated and watching.
A couple dancing at an indoor party, both wearing cowboy hats. The man is in a white suit, and the woman wears a fringed dress and holds a drink. The background shows a decorated venue with other people enjoying the event.
Bride and groom having their first dance at a wedding reception with guests watching in the background.
Group of people dancing at a party on a black and white checkered floor.
Five women in green dresses wearing cowboy hats, holding additional hats, and smiling indoors.
A group of people at a formal event, wearing cowboy hats and formal attire. A woman in a white dress holds a glass of champagne, while others are in dark dresses and suits, with some holding drinks. They appear to be indoors, possibly at a party or c