Dot The i

12/03/2023

We don’t even know what to say! How exciting! Please cast a vote in our direction if you have a minute to spare! 🤍

It's that time ... we're announcing the top votes in FLORAL, PLANNING, RENTALS, and STATIONERY categories!

VOTING IS STILL OPEN! Cast your vote by January 15, 2024! Visit: weddingchoiceawards.com/vote

Floral:
Artisan Floral & Events by Saley, Bella Flora Event Design, Boesen The Florist, The English Rose, Pretty Petunia Floral, Shelly Sarver Designs, Something Chic Floral, White Willow Events, Wildflower

Wedding Planner:
Dawn til Dusk, Elizabeth Bliss Events, Honey & Joy Events, Make it Happen Events, Midwest Meets Design, Mostly Becky // Event Group, White Willow Events, Wildflower, Yours Truly Weddings & Events

Day Of Wedding Coordinator:
Dawn 'til Dusk, Dot The i, Elizabeth Bliss Events, Mostly Becky Event Group, White Willow Events

Wedding Show or Planning Event:
Des Moines Wedding Show, Iowa State University Memorial Union Weddings – United at the Union

Decor, Setup, and Rentals:
Bella Flora Event Design, Beyond Elegance Party Rentals, Borrow My Vintage, Mostly Becky, Pella Rental & Sales, Stuart Alexander Productions, Unique Events Of Iowa, White Willow Events,

Transportation Rental:
515 Party Bus, Bus Guys LLC, Des Moines Partybuses, Luxxor Limousines, Royal Rides DM

Invitations & Stationery:
ephemera stationery studio, Laura Engel Designs, The Red Door Press, TandemHart, Total Choice Shipping & Printing

Calligraphy:
Cheryl Jacobsen, Dusty Blue Lettering, Ink & Oak Calligraphy, Laura Engel Designs

The order of this list is NOT based on how many votes each wedding pro has received. For full rules and regulations or for more information on how to participate as a business please visit: weddingchoiceawards.com/rules-regulations

08/10/2023

These two continue to make headlines. 💙

Jeffrey Newland, the grandson of former Gov. Robert Ray, married the daughter of Tai Dam refugees Jasmine Vong in a Des Moines ceremony last weekend.

08/07/2023

Look at these photos.. stunning is all I can say! 💙🤍

Erica Jane Photography and her team captured this day beautifully!

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
PepperHarrow
Lovan Salon
Deejay Lizz
Glenwood Weddings
This Magic Moment Photo Booths
Lauren Benton
Desserts out the Dorr
The Tangerine Food
515 Party Bus
Weddings by Design
THE BLACK TUX
Owen Jewelry Design
Trellis Catering
First Church of the Open Bible

08/06/2023

Another Newland off the market! Loved getting to work with this family again, we couldn’t have had any more fun. Jasmine Vong and Jeffrey Newland had the most beautiful day! 💙🤍

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
PepperHarrow
Erica Jane Photography
Glenwood Weddings
This Magic Moment Photo Booths
Lovan Salon
Lauren Benton
Desserts out the Dorr
Deejay Lizz
The Tangerine Food
Weddings by Design
THE BLACK TUX

06/18/2023

Today is about those dads, step-dads, father-in-laws, soon to be dads, moms that are also dad, and all of those friends dads that stepped in to help when we needed them. Thank you for being so special. Give those guys and gals an extra hug today, they’ve earned it! 🤍🎉

06/08/2023

Great thing about event planning…views like this!

Working a golf outing today with a great group of people.

Want help planning a family golf outing, maybe a reunion, baby shower, or a big birthday?! We’ve got you covered. Send us a message today, let’s chat about your event!

06/06/2023

A real life look at event prep! When you have a golf outing Thursday and a baby shower Saturday, you create your piles on Monday! Lots and lots of organized piles. ⛳️🍕

06/05/2023

Make sure your day is all about YOU!
Let me help bring YOUR big day visions to life! 🤘🏻💋🤍💥

05/04/2023

Love a classic portrait! So will your moms, grandparents, and that Christmas card!

Also peep our planner turned bride.. 🤍👰🏼‍♀️

The classic, timeless portrait.
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You know I love to capture those in-between candid moments that showcase the love and emotions of your special day. However, I also believe that classic and timeless portraits are equally as important.
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These portraits will be cherished for generations to come, and they serve as a beautiful reminder of the love you shared on your wedding day. They capture the beauty, elegance, and glamour of your wedding, and they are a timeless addition to your photo album.
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By mixing in both candid moments and classic portraits, we can create a beautiful and comprehensive story of your wedding day.
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PSA time, don't forget to have your wedding planner build in plenty of time to pose for those classic portraits, because trust me, you'll be glad you did!
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Design and coordination: .events
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03/29/2023

Maggie & Tate 🤍

What a beautiful weekend! Had so much fun with this vendor team. These two certainly collected a fun group of friends and family that had the party going all day!

09/02/2022

Love a bride with her dress moment.. 🤍

08/01/2022

These two are stunning! Feeling so very lucky to have been able to play a role in their special day! Congratulations to the Worleys!

04/24/2022

Hanging out at the United at the Union wedding show today! Thank you The Pretty Petunia Floral Studiofor the gorgeous flowers and Paper Bride Studio for the flawless stationary suite. Cookies by me and a secret family recipe 🤍

04/16/2022

Nothing like a good ol butt grab.. Here's to Saturday! Cheer's to a cheeky weekend. ​​​​​​​​
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04/15/2022

It's Friday! Let's celebrate with some cake! ​​​​​​​​
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This is not only cake, this is a piece of ART. All of the little details truly come through and make it so hard to want to take a bite, don't worry it tasted just as good as it looked! ​​​​​​​​
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Models: and Connor Perry

04/13/2022

Anyone else love anything sparkly?! Yeah.. me too! ​​​​​​​​
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04/12/2022

Ready to get started on that wedding checklist?? You won't want to miss United at the Union. Make sure to stop by my booth to chat and pick up a sweet treat | Wedding Expo on Sunday, April 24th from 1 PM - 3 PM! ✨

01/31/2022

If Monday was a quote this would be it. We either do it or we don't, we push forward through the week or we dwell on the fact that the weekend is over. Let's all push through today together because tomorrow is February! We've made it through 1/12 of the year! Keep on moving forward because there are great things ahead this year.

01/29/2022

Personally I think B&W photos are crisp and tend to be some of my favorites. When you are booking your vendors and more specifically your photographer make sure you look through their portfolio to ensure that their style matches your style. Light and airy, dark and moody, candid or posed, make sure that what you are looking for and like is what you are going to get!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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01/27/2022

Let's disco because tomorrow is Friyay!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Remember that your don't have to follow the status quo, you can have skulls, disco balls, and little pineapples involved in your special day. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Comment a little pineapple below if you find the pineapple in this beautiful arrangements! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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01/25/2022

Always remember that you matter no matter where you are.. You matter today, tomorrow, and next week. You Matter.

01/24/2022

Cheers to Monday! Let's toast to innovation and thinking outside the box. Here's to taking those "crazy" ideas and putting them into action this week. I challenge you to take those items off the back burner and bring them to the forefront. This is your sign to go for it! Cheers! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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01/22/2022

Hey there! My name is Kayla Bruns, the gal behind Dot the i and soon to be bride myself. My fiancé and I get married THIS YEAR and I cannot wait to finally marry my best friend. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We got engaged in June of 2020 after being together for eleven years. We tie the knot in October this year, 2022. Everyone's stories are different and all are equally important. Our story is one of my favorites because it is ours and you should love yours as well. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I'd love to hear your stories! How long were you with your partner before getting engaged? How did you and your partner meet? Did you get married right away or take some time to plan? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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01/18/2022

I challenge you today to take notice of one good thing about your day.. always remember that there is ALWAYS a silver lining to every day. Make sure to enjoy the moments when the sun is shining, maybe you got five extra minutes of sleep or you hit every green light on your way to work. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Message me the little thing you enjoyed about your day or if you need a reminder that you are awesome let me know, I can tell you how awesome you are!

01/17/2022

Monday's call for colorful balloons, a fun dress, and a no time for bull s**t attitude! Who's with me?! Toss an emoji below about how you are feeling today! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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01/14/2022

Send this post on to the person that makes your day.. or reach out to someone you haven't talked to in awhile! Let's all chat! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Tell someone they are awesome today, let them know they make you smile, or remind them of a favorite memory. Let's go into the week on a positive note!

01/12/2022

I'm a firm believer that it is never to cold for ice cream.. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Can you eat ice cream year around or are you a fair weather fan??⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Also, what is your favorite flavor? I personally love a good rocky road! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Models: and Connor Perry

01/10/2022

Another MONDAY! I told you that this year we are taking back the Monday and making it magnificent. Let's all raise those hands up and go in to this new week with smiles, positive energy, and can do attitudes! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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01/08/2022

Don't forget about the guys... Don't forget that the big day is a big day for everyone involved. Give the guys their spotlight too and let them shine. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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01/06/2022

There is a statist that states only 75% of people that set resolutions are still keeping up with them by the end of the first week. The percentage continues to drop as the weeks go along and by the end of the year less than 10% of people have kept up with these said resolutions. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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All this to say that if you fall in the 90% that don't stick to their resolutions know that you are in good company. Also, don't worry because if you fail you can try again. Each new day is a fresh start and you don't need to wait for a Monday, a new month, or new year to set those goals! Together let's motivate one another this year and help each other achieve those goals!