Instead of dodging wedding photos , Iowa 's same - sex brides can pose for them . The state 's high court overturned a ban on same - sex marriages on July 3 . A new nuptials market opens up for businesses , drawing vendors to it . ` ` It 's just something you never thought you would get to do , '' one bride - to - be says .
Instead of dodging wedding bouquets , Iowa 's same-sex brides can dive for them . The state 's high court overturned a ban on same-sex marriages on April 3 . A new nuptials niche opens up for businesses , drawing vendors to Pridefest . `` It 's just something you never thought you 'd get to do , '' one bride-to-be says .