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Hall of Laureates

The World Food Prize

One of Iowa’s most spectacular venues, the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates offers a magnificent setting for any occasion. This historic building in the heart of Des Moines radiates a rich history with every modern amenity necessary for your event.

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We book only one event at a time in the Hall of Laureates so that you and your guests can enjoy the building exclusively during your gathering. Our staff and security personnel will also be present behind the scenes to ensure a seamless event.

Contact: Nicole Barreca - nbarreca@worldfoodprize.org WWW.WORLDFOODPRIZE.ORG/WEDDINGS

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The Hall has a variety of options for your wedding.

Whether you want a ceremony, reception, or both, the Hall of Laureates is the venue that offers it all. You can choose to get married in the magnificent Rotunda, one of the ballrooms or even outside. Whatever your vision is, we can create it.

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To the bride and groom, Here’s to your new life together! Since the most fun and memorable weddings are those that truly reflect your personalities, we’ve gathered the best of everything with you in mind.

Anticipation often follows the excitement of the engagement, and we have everything you need for planning your special day. Let us help you celebrate your love in style with the newest wedding themes and trends.

We’ve filled this 2016 issue of YOUR WEDDING— Iowa with photos that share special moments from many of the most memorable weddings from around our home state of Iowa.

On the following pages discover the best sources for what’s hot now—rings, gowns, colors, cakes, flowers, favors and photos. We’ve featured dozens of experts who can show you hundreds of fresh new ways to personalize everything for this perfect day—from the rehearsal dinner to the ceremony, reception and long-awaited honeymoon.

Whether you’re planning a large wedding for many guests or an intimate gathering for a few close friends and relatives—it’s all here at your fingertips. Within the pages of this must-have shopping and planning guide for brides, be inspired by these trusted local professionals as you dream of your new life together. Best of all, they’re only a phone call away!

Wishing you years of love, laughter and memories to last a lifetime,

Sandy Davis P.S. Visit us on the web at

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fashion

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event planning & invitations

46 cakes 58

jewelry & gifts

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Don’t miss our Real Weddings sprinkled throughout the magazine!

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venues & catering

148 decorating 160 This page, top to bottom: Expressions Photo & Design | DeJong Photography | White Willow Events, Boesen the Florist Left page: El Photography

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172 honeymoons & transportation 184 directory 191

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This handy reference and resource guide is offered as a free gift to brides in the Des Moines 16,000 and surrounding communities by our participating wedding professionals. It’s full of creative ideas to help you plan all the details of your wedding celebration.

These local wedding professionals are experts in their field, and they are eager to assist you in making your special day perfect. All the photos used in this issue are of Iowa vendors work and taken by Iowa photographers.

Please mention this planner and you will be sure to receive the special attention you deserve.

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YOUR Wedding Professionals Affinity Bridals • The Backroom Clothing • Berardi Bros.

Bliss Bridal and Formalwear • Bridal Boutique East Village The Bridal Connection • Dornink • Men’s Wearhouse • Milroy’s Tuxedos Modern Dress • Perry Bridal • Schaffer’s • Transformations by Kerri

Fashion

Create your signature style Buying the dress tends to be the first major wedding purchase. Try these priceless tips on keeping your budget tight but your eyes wide open when shopping for your wedding dress.

• Stay clear of merchants that don’t have a permanent local address and phone number.

You may never see your dress after the initial deposit is cashed.

• Try your dress on in front of a full length, three-way mirror with the correct shoes. If you buy the dress in the wrong size or shape, alterations could end up costing more that the dress!

• Ask your local salon about “safe bridal bargains” available at their store. Many times it is possible to buy sample gowns off the rack at the sale price.

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What goes under

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What you wear under your wedding gown is just as important as your dress. Properly fitting lingerie will help you feel and look great all day long. Once you’ve found the perfect gown, it’s important to visit a reputable lingerie shop with trained staff who can correctly determine the right undergarments for your particular style of dress. If you can, bring a photo of your wedding dress with you. Purchase intimate apparel before your first fitting so you can wear it when it’s time to try on and alter your dress.

Take advantage of this special time in your life to take a look at some non-essential items as well. Bra and panty sets, nightgowns, and camisoles can make you feel beautiful and sensuous. What better time is there for you to splurge on yourself than now?

Many lingerie shops now offer gift registries.

Take advantage of this and let your friends and relatives know you’re registered. They’ll enjoy buying you these items as much as you’ll enjoy receiving them!

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Milroy’s TUXEDOS

Redefining Formal Wear for Your Wedding!

Milroy’s Tuxedos would like to invite you to visit us in Des Moines by providing you over 50 years experience in the tuxedo business, one the largest selections (tuxedos, suits, and especially color in accessories), and all at great prices!

When you visit you will see that everything is on display and we will even dress the mannequin with your choices of style and color—Don’t forget about our Free Groom’s Try-On! Plus Milroy’s Tuxedo Warehouse is right here in Iowa to guarantee your wedding parties fit!

“Milroy’s Tuxedos is THE PLACE to get your wedding day apparel! They have a great selection; if you want it they have it! The customer service was exceptional! Skylar was very helpful, patient, and willing to make sure we were getting exactly what we wanted and needed! I will DEFINITELY use Milroy’s in the future!”­

Check out a review from one of our Des Moines weddings we are proud of and hope to be able to provide you with our great selection, experience, and prices for your wedding!

Visit one of our 2 fully displayed stores in the Des Moines market: 3839 Merle Hay Road in Des Moines and North Grand Mall in Ames. You may also visit any of our 400+ Milroy’s Dealers in Iowa and throughout the Midwest. Locations available at www.MilroysTuxedos.com.

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515-270-2460 | www.milroystuxedos.com

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Perry BRIDAL

Fall in Love with Your Dream Dress

Located in historic Valley Junction, Perry Bridal offers designer gowns for $1,000 or less! The concept of this store was based on the premise that style, quality, and service shouldn’t have to be sacrificed for price.

Perry Bridal carries designer gowns from special-order lines, one-of-a-kind closeouts that can be purchased off the rack, and a small selection of designer consignment gowns that are handpicked to meet our very high standards. Our gown prices start at $99 and go up from there with the average being $400 - $800.

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Be sure to visit www.perrybridalboutique.com for more information, and Like us on Facebook to stay up-to-date with all our newest arrivals and special deals!

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Color Your Day Find the perfect palette

From the invitations to the cake to the flowers, your color palette can create a cohesive look to your wedding day. When picking colors, think about: 1. Your favorite color combinations! Using colors that appeal to you already will help the day feel like you.

2. The location. Having a wedding in a chic hotel? Perhaps metallics will suit the location. Going rustic in a beautiful barn? Try a more muted color palette of soft greens and pinks, like above.

3. The season. Seasons lend themselves nicely to certain colors. Rich reds, grays and dark blues scream winter while bright pinks and purples compliment a summer wedding.

For inspiration, look for the color palettes featured in our Real Weddings section, on pages 50, 86, 99, and 104.

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Flowers

Romance in bloom

This page, clockwise from top left: Boesen the Florist, White Willow Events | Plant Life Designs | Artisan Floral and Events Left page: Something Chic Floral, Katie McDonald Photography

The ideal floral arrangements will make a colorful, lasting impression in all the areas you want decorated for your wedding, from pew bows to the bouquets, to the reception centerpieces and even the cake. Trends include adding unexpected flowers into your bouquet like succulents, simple but stunning centerpieces, and bright, bold colors. Be sure to ask your potential florist to show you samples of their previous wedding arrangements.

Don’t hesitate to ask for references regarding past service in timeliness of delivery and set-up on the day of the wedding. By making detailed arrangements in advance, love blooms best!

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FLOWERS

YOUR Wedding Professionals Artisan Floral and Events • Baqara • Bella Flora Event Design • Boesen the Florist Our Forever Promise Wedding • Something Chic Floral

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ARTISAN FLORAL AND EVENTS

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Extraordinary floral and event production transforming your vision into unforgettable memories. One-of-a-kind florals and beautifully designed settings for memorable celebrations. Every detail is handled with exceptional care to ensure a flawless wedding day.

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“ Flowers were amazing. Lovely, a real hit particularly with the bride!

Many thanks!”

­—Tracy

“ You are amazing!! I am very organized and detailed so this timeline is a dream to me!”

515-240-6662 www.artisanfloralandevents.com

­—Anna

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EVENT PLANNING & INVITATIONS

YOUR Wedding Professionals Artisan Floral & Events • dSy Invitations Jennie Tischler • White Willow Events

Event Planning & Invitations Your invitation selection lets guests into what kind of wedding you are planning. Whether it’s modern, traditional or romantic, your invitation extends a first and lasting impression of your wedding style.

An event planner keeps track of your wedding plans by attending appointments, handling communications from vendors, securing deposits and contracts, arranging transportation and hotel blocks, designing timeline documents, and more. Along with expert advice, your event planner also has a large resource of professionals

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to recommend and might even help negotiate better rates for you.

A “day-of” coordinator calls all of your vendors during the week of the wedding to verify everything. Coordinating the rehearsal and ceremony, assisting the photographer, supervising vendors and handling any problems are all important in creating a cohesive event. Your coordinator will spend all day making sure everything about your day is as perfect as can be!

This page, from left: dSy Invitations | Artisan Floral & Events Right page: White Willow Events, Boesen the Florist

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THE WEDDING PLANNING EXPERIENCE EVERY BRIDE DESERVES!

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CAKES

CAKES

YOUR Wedding Professionals Brick Street Market & Cafe • Crème Cupcake Della Dolce Bakery • Glorious Desserts

Cakes Let them eat cake

This page, clockwise from top left: Glorious Desserts, Brian L. Garman Photography | Crème Cupcake + Dessert, Blind Photography | Glorious Desserts, Brian L. Garman Photography Left page: Crème Cupcake + Dessert

The wedding cake is a tradition all by itself. Often, they are the focal centerpiece of the reception. Bakers are artists that can create a visual treat that is as elaborate or as traditionally simple as you choose.

Your baker can help you by suggesting ideas that will draw together all of your wedding details to create a breathtaking cake.

When visiting with potential bakers, take time to look through their portfolios, and share photos and ideas of cake designs you have in mind. Sampling several cake flavors may be helpful. Selecting your baker and ordering your cake several months in advance is important.

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REAL WEDDINGS

For Sarah and Matthew’s August wedding, it was important to

involve the most important things in their life—faith, family, and friends. Everything about their day incorporated these values.

Their wedding theme—that God makes all things new—was incorporated from the very beginning with their invitations, and reflected in the heartfelt ceremony with friends sharing stories of how much Sarah & Matthew have been renewed by faith.

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REAL WEDDINGS All of their children stood beside them at the altar as members of their bridal party, witnessing them exchanging vows and participating in the start of a new family.

And of course, they celebrated with their closest friends as well!

Their ceremony and reception were held at the Temple for Performing Arts in downtown Des Moines. Their whole day was classy and elegant, reflecting their desire to bless their closest friends and family with a grand banquet to celebrate their new life together.

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PHOTOGRAPHY Jennifer Weinman Photography VENUE Temple for Performing Arts CATERING Catering DSM EVENT DECOR & FLORALS Stuart Alexander Productions

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JEWELRY & GIFTS

YOUR Wedding Professionals Bed Bath and Beyond • Bride Star Fiamma D’Amore Wedding Glass Ceremony • Younkers

Jewelry & Gifts The bling!

Rings have long been considered an unbroken symbol of eternal love. The gift of an engagement ring often signals the desire to begin a new journey together, followed by the exchange of wedding bands by the bride and groom in the ceremony that confirms their commitment to share their future hopes and dreams.

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launching the newlyweds into their new life together. Bridal registry makes it onestop shopping and solves the potential problem of duplicates and the hassles of returns and exchanges. Since gifts have expanded far beyond the basics of china and crystal to restaurant gift certificates, garden centers and even honeymoon accounts, online shops work with hundreds of different retailers in a single registry.

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MUSIC

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YOUR Wedding Professionals A Special Event DJ • Andrews Music Pro • Aquarian Duo BCP Weddings • Complete Music • Fred Gazzo & the Metropolitans MDL Events • Violinist Michelle Bell • Wicked Soundz

Music

Dance the night away

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Whether it’s a beautiful love song or a fun party favorite, it’s time to get you and your guests dancing. Don’t forget to spend some time picking out the perfect song for your first dance, and double check that your DJ or live band can play it.

Have you thought about passing a notebook around the reception so guests can doodle a special message to the couple? Another fun idea is to present a slideshow at the beginning of the reception of fun photos throughout the years.

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WEDDINGS

BCP Weddings – Celebrating 30 years!

What a ride the past 30 years has been! From our beginnings in 1986 to today, one thing is certain—we love weddings and we’re honored to help create cherished memories with you, your family, and your guests!

WHY BCP? Our Experience: Over 100 years of wedding experience collectively on our staff.

Our People: The best of the best. Highly trained and personable with a can-do attitude.

Our Expertise: From big to small, formal to casual; from rustic to elegant and everything in between.

Our Service: Planning an event is stressful—we make it easy. We’re fulltime and at your service!

“ Nic was our DJ, and he was absolutely amazing to work with…Our guests partied all night long; there were literally no times when there was no one on the dance floor. That is exactly what my husband and I wanted; a non-stop party, and that is exactly what we got. I definitely recommend BCP and Nic! You will receive the best experience and won’t forget it!” ­—Stephanie

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PHOTOGRAPHY

YOUR Wedding Professionals Black Cap Photography • Blind Photography • Brian L. Garman Photography C7 Studios • DeJong Photography • El Photography & Design Expressions Photo & Design • Infinity Photography Jennifer Weinman Photography • Katie McDonald Photography Molly Long Photography • Red Door Photo & Design

Photography Picture perfect

You rely on family and friends to assist you on your wedding day, but when it comes to photography, it takes a great professional to preserve your big day.

Do your research. Choose a photographer whose work you have seen and admired.

Ask friends for recommendations.

Forming a comfortable working relationship with your photographer is important. This person is going to spend a lot of time with the two of you.

This is no time to by shy; ask lots of questions: How many posed shots? How many candid? Should the formal photos of the wedding party be taken before or after the ceremony? Are the albums and folder included in the price? When will the photographer leave the reception?

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One last tip Once you have worked out all the details on your special day, go one step further—get everything in writing. Make certain your contract includes a payment schedule and penalties, if any, for a date change or cancellation. Then relax, smile and have fun, you are in the hands of a professional.

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Blind

PHOTOGRAPHY You deserve photographs that express your energy and your emotions.

Photographs that are true to you, and your story. Blind Photography combines on-going formal training; over 10 years of wedding experience; and a passion for capturing emotion, to provide you with the best photography experience we can offer.

We are proud to offer in the moment photography that celebrates the real events in the lives of real people. We work with you to be sure that the process of photography doesn’t overshadow your special day, or overwhelm you. Whether you love to pose, or are terribly camera shy, we want to be sure you have as much fun in front of our cameras as we have behind them.

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“| just wanted to thank you and Becca again for making yesterday so easy. Going into it, I was so worried I was going to ruin the whole shoot because I was still so frazzled from such a crazy week/day and I couldn’t get my head in the right place, but you both made everything so easy! You are both very gifted at what you do and I am so excited to have you photographing the day we begin our new life together :) ” ­—Ike & Alison

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I want to show you just how beautiful your love is.

We have many first steps in our lives. Our actual first steps.

Our first day at school. Our first day at work. And most importantly, our first steps we take together as a married couple. As a photographer, I put myself into the shoes of the couple as they take these first steps together to capture their truest & most genuine emotions. Photography should be about capturing the beauty that already exists. Each couple is unique, from the faces you make, to the way he smiles at you. Let me capture your love story, the way it should be told.

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“ We had the most amazing experience working with Jenni & C7 Studios! She was very professional, helpful & flexible! She even helped guide my bridesmaids on hair, makeup & much more! She is extremely detail oriented & the photos are so unique & intricate!

The most important thing to say about Jenni is her understanding & appreciation of how important the day is. She never tries to downplay the significance of the event. I would recommend her to all I know!”

515-729-4023 www.c7studios.zenfolio.com

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Expressions PHOTO & DESIGN

Expressions Photo & Design with an extensive body of work, combines artistic flair with technical skill to create stylish photographs.

We know how important your wedding is for you and your fiancé.

You can rely on us to capture each and every smile, tear and dance move. Our work reflects both an artistic vision as well as the personality of each unique couple. We have captured many special moments over the years. We would welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service in the industry.

We help take your wedding preparations off your shoulders but never out of your hands.

We start with a personal consultation where we get to know the two of you and your styles and your stories. Then we combine meticulous planning with impeccable attention to detail to plan the wedding of your dreams. Which leaves you free to relax and enjoy the most important day of your lives.

“Expressions Photo and Design provided photography and videography services for our fall wedding. They were nothing less than exceptional!! They were there to help with the wedding rehearsal to ensure the bridal party was positioned perfectly for the ceremony, they photographed the bride getting ready for the special day and the pictures turned out AMAZING! Very professional and knowledgeable.

Their expertise and great personalities are truly what made them the perfect people to capture the memories of our special day! ­ — Rocky & Jennifer

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PHOTOGRAPHY Aaron (owner) 515-803-2612 Email: aaron.expressions@outlook.com www.expressionsphotoanddesign.com Find us on Google Play or in the Apple App Store

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Molly, an award winning portrait artist and wedding photographer, is a member of The Professional Photographers of Iowa and The Professional Photographers of America. Molly Long Photography is a full service studio focused on providing you with creative images, top of the line prints, custom framing, metal and canvas wall art, and one of a kind albums.

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REAL WEDDINGS

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Blake and I got engaged

on November 21st, 2014 after a romantic date night at 801 Chophouse, and of course, I said yes right away. A fall wedding has always been my dream so we set the date for November 2015 and jumped right into the planning process.

At our family Christmas celebration my mom, sister and I dug her dress out of storage. I knew right away that I wanted to wear her dress but needed to make some alterations to the 1970’s style cathedral gown. To trust someone to deconstruct and restyle the fragile lace dress was not easy for us, but when we met Faythe at Dornink we knew we were in good hands.

Once we had the dress in the works we began to focus on the other details of our big day. The bridesmaid’s picked out simple plum dresses that went well with the gray and burnt orange tuxes worn by the groomsmen. We selected the Hilton Garden Inn in West Des Moines for our reception to accommodate our out of town guests and for the modern décor and color scheme that went perfectly with our fall colors. Our florist, Originals by Beck, crafted center pieces and floral arrangements that complemented the reception hall and tied in our plum and burnt orange wedding colors.

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On the morning of the big day, the bridal party enjoyed mimosa’s and a relaxing morning being styled by Art of Life Salon. We exchanged our vows at St. Francis of Assisi and headed off in an Iowa Hawkeyes bus to celebrate with our wedding party and take advantage of the picturesque fall day. DeJong Photography led us to most breathtaking fall backgrounds and captured stunning images that we will cherish forever, from the engagement session to the big day Dejong photography’s professional expertise and advice helped to create our perfect wedding day.

The staff at the Hilton Garden Inn helped the reception run smoothly and on time while All Sounds Mobile Entertainment kept the dance floor packed and played the perfect songs for every moment of our reception. The champagne colored cake by Hy-Vee bakery accented our heirloom cake topper that was first used by Blake’s grandparents in their wedding 60 years earlier.

Our wedding style was something old meets modern fall elegance, we could not be happier with the way the day went and truly did have our dream wedding.

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PHOTOGRAPHY DeJong Photography VENUE Hilton Garden Inn West Des Moines DRESS Dornink

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PHOTO BOOTHS

YOUR Wedding Professionals A Special Event DJ & Photobooths • Iowa Photo Booth/Beyond Elegance The Original Traveling Photo Booth

Photo Booths Picture perfect

Join in the fun with the hottest “musthave” at wedding receptions—a photo booth! Now sleek and small varieties go all out with costumes, props and changeable backgrounds. Bring along some of your wildest dress ups (everything from Halloween to The Great Gatsby) and listen to the laughter as you watch your guests vie for prizes for the craziest costume photos to share with friends on social networks.

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At the End of the Day…it’s all about the Memories!

The next generation of Event Entertainment is here! Our Video Booth creates an experience for your guests that they can share with you and others via email or social media.

Our Slow-Mo Video Booth takes six seconds of action packed video and slows it down to capture every moment of fun that can be viewed for a lifetime.

Executing excellent events that build memories of a lifetime is our passion.

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“ One word to you and your team is WOW!!!! You were all so simply amazing from the setup to the presentation to the great choice of dance music! I have received over a dozen calls saying they had never attended something so fun.” ­—Lisa Alexander, Rockford Parks District Foundation

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REAL WEDDINGS

tracey + eric

Best way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Why not get

married? And that is exactly what Eric and Tracey did! The frigid cold weather did not dampen the excitement as this was not only a joining of two but actually of six as Tracey and Eric’s children were also a big part of the celebration. The Scottish Rite was the backdrop for their grand celebration. The day started early at Salon W with hair and makeup.

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cents and dim lighting. Each child’s face was beaming as they walked towards the front of the ceremony. You could feel the excitement in the air. After the ceremony, everyone moved downstairs into the ballroom, which again was decorated by Christiani’s. The draping, pink accents and bling filled the room. Christiani’s also catered the event with their fine Italian cuisine. The party continued as DJ Cubbie from Select Entertainment kept things moving!

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Videography Capture the moment

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Remembering your wedding day is sometimes difficult for couples. Videography will refresh your memory of the sights, sounds and emotions that all blurred together on your special day. You’ll enjoy sharing the memories with your children and grandchildren.

A good videographer is someone who has experience and is an artist at his or her craft.

It’s important to view sample clips from multiple weddings during your meeting with the potential videographer, as this will help you to determine the quality and style of their work.

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YOUR Wedding Professionals A King’s Throne • Adventureland Inn • Baratta’s • Bash Events & Catering • Baqara Des Moines Scottish Rite Consistory • Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Catering DSM/Big City/Dos Rios • Christiani’s VIP Catering & Events DM Embassy Club • Forte’ Conference Center • Gateway Catering Glen Oaks Country Club • Great Caterers of Iowa • Hilton Garden Inn Urbandale Holiday Inn & Suites • Honey Creek Resort • Iowa State Fair • JJ’s Catering The Keller Brick Barn • Kitty’s Event Center • The Port on Lake Panora Occasions Made Right • Ramada Tropics Resort • Red Acre Barn Sheraton West Des Moines • Stonehaven Barn • The World Food Prize

Venues & Catering Eat, drink and be married!

Start with the right questions.

How many guests can be seated comfortably and entertained in the reception area? Make sure there’s enough room for the tables, dance floor, bars and other amenities, plus a little elbow room for the guests.

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Typical extras might include cutting your cake, uncorking your furnished champagne, and valet parking.

What sort of restrictions are there?

You may not be able to set up early or stay late. Candles may be restricted, so ask before you make any final decisions.

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Joseph and I absolutely loved our

wedding day! Blind photography captured each moment whether sweet or silly in a beautiful way. They created a fun and comfortable environment for us and showed a genuine love for what they do. Our reception was a blast and made complete by our amazing wedding cake

by Glorious Desserts and our awesome DJ through BCP Weddings. We would recommend any of our vendors to couples planning their wedding day. One word of advice from us is that at the end of the day you will be married to the love of your life so try not to stress over the small stuff it will all work out!

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YOUR Wedding Professionals Bella Flora Event Design • Beyond Elegance Des Moines Rental • Eventfully Yours • Nobbies • One Source Event Rentals Stuart Alexander Productions • WOW Weddings

Decorating Create ambience

This page, top to bottom: Stuart Alexander Productions, Scottish Rite, Katie McDonald Photography | Expressions Photo & Design | Red Door Photography Left page: Artisanal Floral & Events

Professional decorators can handle all the duties themselves, from creating your vision to the clean-up. The best part? It’s a major task you won’t have to worry about.

If you have people you can rely on, you may want to handle the decorating yourself.

It’s important to remember that you may not have much time to get decorations up and ready. Sometimes it’s hard to find the time to get everything as perfect as you deserve, and you may not have much time to tear down once the ceremony is over. If you go this route, try to think simple and look for decorations that can be prepared ahead of time and easily put into place.

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YOUR Wedding Professionals Beyond Basics Skin Studio • CC’s Hair Skin Body • Complete Nutrition It Works! Body Wrap • Mary Kay Cosmetics • Salon Spa W Signature Nails & Spa • Trixie’s Salon

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There may never be another time in your life as exciting and exhilarating as the months leading up to your wedding. This may also be one of the most stressful times you experience because there are so many details to think about.

Although it’s easy to say “relax” it’s not always easy to do. Now more than ever you need to use common sense to keep the anxiety under control and not spend too much effort worrying.

Be realistic...every bride has the highest expectations for her wedding day. You may have dreamed about the “perfect wedding” since you were a little girl. Just don’t get so caught up in the dream that you miss out on the fun of the wedding planning. Keep everything in perspective and don’t sweat the small stuff.

Pace yourself...planning should be done over a period of time. In the beginning it’s tempting to try to do everything at once, but stick to your schedule and spread the job out so you don’t over do it.

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her mother while putting on the last dress she’d wear as a single woman. The unexpectedness of Ohmar’s epic dance moves. The nervous excitement on Abby’s face as her dad walked her down the aisle, his eyes welling with happy tears. The sheer joy on Ohmar’s mom’s face during their MotherSon dance. The laughs shared by a wedding party celebrating their best

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friend’s big day. The sweet, tender moments of Abby and Ohmar enjoying the simplicity of finally being husband and wife.

These are the moments I treasure as a wedding photographer and moments I was so honored to be able to capture for Abby and Ohmar on one of the most important days of their lives.

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YOUR Wedding Professionals Absolute Transportation • All About Romance Travel • Allied Travel Chauffeurs of Distinction • Creative Vacations • Travel and Transport

Honeymoon & Transportation Old-fashioned romance

No matter where the honeymoon of your dreams is, your vacation of a lifetime is possible when you plan ahead. Do you enjoy taking in museums, watching a breathtaking sunset while resting on a beach, hiking and biking? Think about what you enjoy doing together as you narrow your list of destinations.

Airlines and hotels will only make a limited number of reservations, so it is important to make your reservation plans early. This will help you ensure your first

destination choice. Consult with a travel agent to coordinate the many logistics of your travel details. You will be busy making extensive plans for the wedding, so delegate these plans to someone who makes a living scheduling vacations every day.

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Experts designed your dress, cake & bouquet...

My expertise is honeymoons & destination weddings!

With over 17 years of experience I get to know my clients and create custom experiences specifically for each couple. Destinations and resorts are not created equally.

Just because your friend went there and loved it, doesn’t mean it’s the best option for you! “ I was overwhelmed trying to pick a location for my wedding. I told Michaela what I was looking for and she found the perfect resort location in Jamaica. The price was very reasonable and everything was up to our expectations! She made my destination wedding so easy!”

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All You Have to Do is Pack Your Bags Planning your wedding can be overwhelming­: so much to do, so many decisions to make.

Whether you are considering a destination wedding or exotic honeymoon, vow renewal or special anniversary celebration, the agent experts at Allied Travel can help. You should be savoring the moment, not juggling details – leave that to us.

There are hundreds of romantic destinations to choose from. How do you know which one is right for you?

An all-inclusive resort or boutique hotel? Tranquil beach or action-packed adventure? There are as many options as there are couples.

A good travel agent will guide you through the decision-making process, and make recommendations that stay within your budget.

Why should you use a travel agent? Good question! These are just a few of the advantages: • We get you the best combination of destination, resort, price and schedule • All aspects of your trip are handled for you • Every detail is checked and double-checked by agents with decades of travel experience • We provide assistance with schedule changes, delays and cancellations • We can get amenities and upgrades that are not available on the internet

The best part is that we don’t charge you extra for these services! On land and cruise packages, we are paid by our suppliers, not by our clients.

For more than 25 years, couples have trusted Allied Travel with the most important trip of their life together.

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AND TRANSPORT Let Travel and Transport help plan your wedding travel, and be confident we’ll take care of you.

Congratulations on your upcoming celebration! We know you’ve got a lot on your plate—dress fittings, invitations, flowers, seating charts, cake tastings, etc. Let Travel and Transport lighten your load. Our knowledgeable travel counselors excel at finding the perfect location for your once-in-alifetime romantic destination wedding, exotic honeymoon, extra-special anniversary or vow renewal.

We have the expertise to create travel plans as unique as you are, helping you pick the most amazing destinations and most luxurious hotels and resorts.

We will find the best price to fit your schedule and take care of all the details— confirming your reservations, seamlessly handling emergency schedule changes, requesting extra amenities, upgrades and more.

As a proud member of Virtuoso, an exclusive network of upscale leisure travel agencies combined with prestigious partnerships around the world, we can transport you to the perfect day of your dreams.

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All About Romance Travel is all about you! You have been so busy planning the wedding and venue, let our team of experts work for you in getting you your perfect dream honeymoon.

With decades of travel experience, our group of professionals were the first to specialize in honeymoons and destination

weddings. All couples are not the same and all resorts are not the same. We will work in finding the perfect location of your dreams that is value packed with lasting wonderful memories.

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Absolute Transportation...... 175

800-712-8518

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Adventureland Resort......... 141

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Affinity Bridals................... 23

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A King’s Throne.................. 127

515-288-5464

All About Romance Travel..... 180

515-964-5683

Allied Travel....................... 176

515-270-7070 www.alliedtravel.com

Andrews Music Pro............. 71

515-297-0456 www.andrewsmusicpro.com

Artisan Floral & Events........ 32, 42 515-240-6662

www.akingsthrone.com www.allaboutromancetravel.com

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Aquarian Duo..................... 68

515-232-7464 or 515-989-4037

The Backroom Clothing...... 27

515-274-8773

www.thebackroomclothing.com

Baqara..........................................36, 123 515-689-6056

www.experiencebaqara.com

Baratta’s............................. 125

515-243-4516

www.barattas.com

Bash Events & Catering..... 122

515-330-2848

www.bashdm.com

BCP Weddings..................... 66

515-986-3300 www.bcpwedding.com

Bed Bath & Beyond........... 63

www.bedbathandbeyond.com

Bella Flora Event Design.... 35, 155 515-554-6964 www.bellafloraeventdesign.com

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www.berardibros.com

Beyond Basics Skin Studio.... 162

515-447-1318

www.beyondbasicsskinstudio.com

Beyond Elegance................. 152

877-353-4623

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Black Cap Photography...... 83

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Blind Photography.............. 78

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Bliss Bridal and Formalwear.... 24

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Boesen the Florist.............. 34

515-244-ROSE

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Brian L. Garman Photography... 89

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www.brianlgarman.com

Brick Street Market & Cafe.... 50

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Bridal Boutique.................. 4, 19

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Bridal Connection............... 17

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Bride Star........................... 60

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C7 Studios.......................... 82

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CC’s Hair Skin Body........... 164

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Catering DSM...................... 134

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Chauffeurs of Distinction.... 181

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Christiani’s VIP Catering..... 132

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Complete Weddings & Events... 70

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www.completedesmoines.com

Complete Nutrition............. 165

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Creative Vacations............... 174

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Crème Cupcake + Dessert.... 51

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Della Dolce Bakery............. 50

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www.delladolcebakery.com

DeJong Photography........... 90

515-777-3400

www.dejongphotography.com

Des Moines Embassy Club.... 136

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www.embassyclub.com

Des Moines Rental.............. 153

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Expressions Photo & Design.. 84

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www.expressionsphotoanddesign.com

Fiamma D’Amore................ 62

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Forté Banquet & Conf. Center... 129

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Fred Gazzo & the Metropolitans... 68

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www.fredgazzoband.com

Gateway Catering............... 130

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www.gatewaymarket.com

Glen Oaks Country Club..... 137

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Glorious Desserts................ 48

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Great Caterers of Iowa...... 121

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Greater DM Botanical Garden... 124

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www.dmbotanicalgarden.com

Hilton Garden Inn: Urbandale... 131

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www.desmoinesurbandale.gardeninn.com

Holiday Inn & Suites.......... 135

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Honey Creek Resort............ 137

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www.honeycreekresort.com

Infinity Photoart Studio..... 86

515-255-4900

www.infinityphotoart.com

Iowa Photo Booth.............. 98

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www.iowaphotobooth.com

Iowa State Fairgrounds....... 138

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Jennie Tischler Designer..... 45

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Jennifer Weinman Photography.. 80

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www.katiemcdonaldphotography.com

Keller Brick Barn...................128

515-708-6595

www.kellerbrickbarn.com

Kintzer Video...................... 109

515-205-0782

www.kintzervideo.com

Kitty’s Event Center............ 126

515-327-1303

www.kittysusa.com

Mahalo’s Mini Donuts......... 53 515-218-8018 www.mahalosminidonuts.com Mary Kay Cosmetics............ 164

515-249-5718

www.marykay.com/mindyabendroth

MDL Events......................... 69

641-203-3008

www.mdlevents.com

Men’s Wearhouse................. 18

515-327-1009

www.mwtux.com

Milroy’s Tuxedos.................. 14

515-270-2460

www.milroystuxedos.com

Modern Dress..................... 21

515-432-7433 www.modern-dress.com

Molly Long Photography..... 92

641-485-8612 www.mollylongphotography.com

Nobbies............................... 157

515-457-7100

Occasions Made Right......... 140

515-276-5651

One Source Event Rentals...... 150

515-953-2500

www.nobbiesparties.com www.occasionsmaderight.com www.onesourceevents.com

Our Forever Promise Wedding... 36

515-979-6514

www.ourforeverpromise.com

Perry Bridal Boutique........ 16

515­-274­-9721

www.perrybridalboutique.com

The Port on Lake Panorama.....128

641-755-4240

www.www.experiencetheport.com

Ramada Tropics Resort....... 133

515-­278­-0271

www.ramadatropicsresort.com

Red Acre Barn.................... 137

515-­371-7875

www.redacrebarn.com

Red Door Photo & Design.... 77

515-639-0733 www.reddoorphoto.net

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515-288-0356

Scottish Rite Consistory...... 139

515­-288­-8927

SJ Film Productions............ 108

913-221-6653 www.sjfilmpros.com

Sheraton Hotel................... 120

515-223-1800

www.sheratonwestdesmoines.com

Signature Nails & Spa........ 167

515-331-9025

www.signaturenailsandspaiowa.com

Silverwings Productions...... 110

515-285-9800

www.movingvideo.com

Something Chic Floral........ 37

515-556-0835

Stacey’s............................... 20

515-226-9336

Stonehaven Barn................ 135

Stover Films........................ 111

515-473-4131

www.schaffers.com www.dmscottishrite.org

www.somethingchicfloral.com www.staceys.com www.stonehavenbarn.com www.stoverfilms.com

Stuart Alexander Productions.... 151 515-953-2500 www.stuartalexanderproductions.com Transformations by Kerri.... 25

515-240-6523

www.transformationsbykerri.com

Travel and Transport.......... 15

515-224-7619

www.travelandtransport.com/vacations

Traveling Photo Booth........ 178

800-622-4524

www.thetravelingphotobooth.com

Trixies Salon....................... 167

515-287-4220

www.trixiessalon.com

Violinist Michelle Bell......... 71

515-201-6581 www.fiddlechic.com

White Willow Events.......... 45

515-650-3393 www.whitewilloweventsia.com

Wicked Soundz................... 69

515-202-9587 wickedsdz@yahoo.com

The World Food Prize........ 2, 4, 118 515-245-3735 www.worldfoodprize.org/weddings WOW Weddings.................. 154

712-210-7198 wowweddingscarroll.com

Younkers............................. 61 www.celebrationsregistry.com

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What you need to know

Congratulations on your engagement and upcoming wedding in Iowa! To make sure you understand the marriage laws and requirements before setting your wedding date, we recommend verifying information with the Recorder’s office. Here are some important details you should know: • You do not have to be a resident of Iowa. Picture identification is required. You also need to provide Social Security information.

• Iowa has a three (3) business day waiting period.

Please note:

• The fee for a marriage license in Iowa is $35+ and cash only. The fee and acceptance of checks or credit cards varies from county to county.

• You need to have one witness (over 18 years of age) with you when you apply for the license.

• No other tests are required in Iowa for a marriage license.

• You can use any ordained or licensed clergymen or justices of the peace.

• An Iowa marriage license application expires after 6 months if you don’t use it.

State and county marriage license requirements often change. The above information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice. It is important that you verify all information with your local marriage license office or county clerk before making any wedding or travel plans.

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The World Food Prize

One of Iowa’s most spectacular venues, the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates offers a magnificent setting for any occasion. This historic building in the heart of Des Moines radiates a rich history with every modern amenity necessary for your event.

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We book only one event at a time in the Hall of Laureates so that you and your guests can enjoy the building exclusively during your gathering. Our staff and security personnel will also be present behind the scenes to ensure a seamless event.

Contact: Nicole Barreca - nbarreca@worldfoodprize.org WWW.WORLDFOODPRIZE.ORG/WEDDINGS

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The Hall has a variety of options for your wedding.

Whether you want a ceremony, reception, or both, the Hall of Laureates is the venue that offers it all. You can choose to get married in the magnificent Rotunda, one of the ballrooms or even outside. Whatever your vision is, we can create it.

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