Hartwell House

For Couples

Vendors we’ve worked with
a great many times.

You are welcome to bring any vendor you like. The list below is who has worked here often enough that we know their van by sight, and they ours.

01

Photography

Nikki Moore Photography

Editorial-leaning, natural light. Has photographed at the house since 2018.

Tara Bryanne Creative Co.

Documentary style. Strong with large families and multi-generational portraits.

Rebecca Marie Photography

Film-and-digital hybrid. Works in low light better than most.

02

Florals

Hawthorne & Vine

Local farm-to-vase. Specializes in installations on the lawn alley.

The Botanical Society of Omaha

Larger-scale arrangements; has done the ballroom mantel many times.

Briar & Bloom

Smaller, intimate florals. Excellent for library ceremonies.

03

Catering

The Wright House

Family-style service, multi-course. Best with seated dinners up to 180.

Fontana Hospitality

Plated service, broader menu range. Strong with cocktail hours that flow into dinner.

Heartland Provisions

Buffet and food-station style. Best for casual receptions and milestone gatherings.

04

Music & Entertainment

The Linwood Quartet

String quartet for ceremonies and cocktail hour. Acoustic — no amplification needed in the ballroom.

Forrest & Friends

Six-piece dance band. The house knows their playlist by heart at this point.

DJ Adam Pell

Tasteful curation, knows when to step back. Frequently requested.

05

Lodging

The Cornhusker Hotel (downtown Lincoln)

30 minutes south. Block rates for guests on request.

Magnolia Hotel Omaha

25 minutes east. Boutique. Best for smaller wedding parties.

The Hartwell Cottages

Two on-property cottages, sleep 4 each. Reserved for the immediate family.

06

Officiants

Rev. Helen Carter

Non-denominational. Has officiated at the house for fifteen years.

Father Joseph Mendoza

Catholic. Available for ceremonies that include a full mass.

Justice Patrick Yu

Civil. Quiet, ceremonial, gracious.

A Note

We do not accept commissions or referral fees from any vendor on this list. They’re here because we’ve worked with them and watched them work, and we’d trust them with our own family.

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