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5 Ways to Entertain Kids at Your Wedding

Including kids on your wedding day can be fun, but how do you help to keep them entertained during the reception? Because if we’re being honest, weddings can sometimes be boring for kids, but NOT if you follow my 5 go to tips and tricks for couples who will be having a kid friendly wedding!

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The Ultimate Guide to Your Wedding Bar

The biggest dilemma when it comes to your wedding, is figuring out what the heck to do for your bar. Do you have a fully hosted bar? Host beer and wine with liquor being cash? Do you include signature cocktails? In this blog post, we break it ALL down, so you can make the best decision for YOUR day.

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10 Unique Alternatives to Wedding Cake

Not a fan of traditional wedding cake? You’re not alone! Maybe you’re not a fan of the taste, you want something more unique, or you’re just looking for a dessert that feels more you. The good news? There are plenty of creative, delicious alternatives that can make your wedding just as memorable (and even more fun!).

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The Ultimate Guide to Your Marriage License

Wedding planning is all fun and games, but let’s not forget the most important part: The Marriage License! Without it, you can’t be legally married, so it’s really important to take the time to do your research at least 90 days out from your wedding day to be sure you have everything in order.

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The Right Questions to Ask at Venue Tours

Touring wedding venues is a tiring process, especially when you don’t know the questions to ask. My best recommendation for you when it comes to the touring process? Is to hire a wedding planner. Now hear me out, it’s because we listen to your vision and understand your aesthetic to find the venue that best matches your needs.

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30+ Late Night Snack Ideas That Make an Impact

Late night snacks have become a fan favorite at weddings over the years, but where do you even begin when it comes to planning it? We’ve compiled a list of our fav late night snack food options into multiple catergories, for you to be able to find what fits best for you on your big day!

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Top Des Moines Wedding Venues

I’ve compiled a list of some of my favorite wedding venues in the area, as a Des Moines wedding planner who knows all the best spots ;)

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“Into the Woods” a Dark Woodland Wedding

Every couple should have the feeling of a fairytale wedding, and that’s exactly what I wanted to capture in this styled shoot. I’m a big fan of the renaissance festival and a fantasy book lover, so it should come as no surpprise when I decided to make my fairytale wedding dreams come true.

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The Beginners Guide to Creating a Wedding Website

I always recommend that couples create a wedding website since you’re able to share so much more information about your wedding day than you are on your save the dates and rsvp’s. However, if this is your first wedding, it can be a little confusing where to start when it comes to creating your website.

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10 Bridesmaid Gift Ideas

Here’s my ultimate list of unique and creative bridesmaid gift ideas that go beyond the conventional and ensure your bridesmaids will remember your special day with a smile.

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5 Common Mistakes Couples Make When Planning

As a professional wedding planner, I see many mistakes that couples make when planning their wedding. Today I wanted to narrow down that list of mistakes, to the top 5 that I most commonly see, and tell you how to avoid those common mistakes.

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Everything You Need to Know About Save the Dates

If you're in the process of planning and creating your save the dates, you may be thinking, "where do I begin?!". Navigating stationary can get confusing and stressful sometimes, but rest assured this article will tell you everything you need to know about your save the dates!

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