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Heartfelt congratulations to Anne + Sam! Every detail was perfected 🤍 . . . #desmoines #engaged #weddingplanner #iowawedding #eventplanning #weddingdetails #weddingdecor #weddingvenue #venue #decor #cheers #interiordesign #newyear #weddingcoordinator #weddingstationery #weddingflowers #florist #photography #photographer #iowa #bride #bridetobe #catchdesmoines #weddingday

A wedding dress is so special; be sure to plan ahead of time on the cleaning and safe keeping of it following the wedding. That way if you decide to repurpose it, it’s ready for another memory 🤍 . . . Photographer: @morganmoonphotography . . . #desmoines #engaged #weddingplanner #iowawedding #weddingphotographyadventures #weddingdetails #weddingdecor #weddingvenue #venue #decor #cheers #interiordesign #newyear #weddingcoordinator #weddingidea #photography #photographer #iowa #bride #bridetobe #catchdesmoines #weddingday #weddingdress

If you’ve taken a well-deserved break from wedding planning over the holidays, it’s time to pick up again! Rest assured as there is truly no “right” or “wrong” way, but this order might help with the bigger tasks to accomplish ✔️ #weddingplanning #2024weddings #iowaweddingplanner #desmoinesweddingplanner #weddingplans #engaged💍

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Breathtaking wedding day! @kyndalelisephotography #weddingdress #weddinginspiration #iowawedding #desmoinesweddingplanner #weddingday #bestdayever

• TIPPING CHEAT SHEET • 👩🏽‍🍳🧑🏻‍🍳Catering: Most catering companies include a 10-20% service fee on top of your total bill which covers their costs of the extra staff. If your contract doesn’t include a service fee , you should tip 15- 20% of the total bill. Another way to tip is offering $50 to $100 for each chef and $20 to $50 per server. 🥂 Bartenders: They make cash tips behind the bar. If you want to tip them a little extra – it is always appreciated! $100- $150 per bartender is recommended.💌 Wedding Planner/Coordinator: 15–20% of their total service fee. A thoughtful gift card or nice gift is also a suitable tip for your planner.📸🎥 Photographer and Videographer: 10-20% or $250-500 is standard depending on how well your photographer did.💒 Officiant: Oftentimes, officiants won’t accept tips, but a $100 donation to their church is a great way to thank them. If the officiant is non-denominational, consider giving them a $100 tip, especially if they aren’t charging for your service.💄🪮 Hair and Makeup Artist: A 15- 20% percent tip is expected, just like it would be for any other regular salon visit, but it isn’t required.🎵 Band or DJ: Offering a 15-20% tip is a nice gesture to your band or DJ, especially if they have to carry a lot of heavy equipment from one location to the next. Or $150-$300 for a DJ. For musicians, a $50 to $100 tip per band member is appropriate.🤳 Photo Booth Attendant: $50.00🚌 Shuttle Bus Driver: (if all night) $75.00-$150.00💐 Florist: The florist doesn’t expect a tip. However, if they do an outstanding job, you can consider giving them a 10- 15% tip after services are rendered.Keep this in mind: Though tipping at weddings has become more of a custom in all service areas, it isn’t mandatory or even expected by most wedding vendors.

Timeless vintage vibe ✨Our clients spent countless hours thrifting every single decor item for their wedding and it turned out so good! 🙌🏼

Did you know that building your wedding music list can be one of the most time consuming wedding planning tasks? Use your band/DJ to help provide popular songs that get your guests on the dance floor and stay on the dance floor all night. BUT make sure you and your partner still create a must play and a do not play list. You don’t want a song that you hate get accidentally played! Here are DJs we HIGHLY recommend! Marquee Events • JM3DJ's & Productions • DJ DAS Entertainment DSM Dance Party DJs • Select Entertainment • Spotlight Entertainment

Your wedding day is so special to us and we put in all our efforts to make it the best day ever!

•• save this post for later 👌🏼•• Timelines aren’t tricky, but they play an important part to having a stress-free wedding. Working with your vendors ahead of time on your timeline ensures EVERYONE is on the same page. A lot more details go into it, but hopefully this is a helpful start for you 💗

We hope this color trend is here to stay ✨Sophie Rae Photo Toast Pretty Petunia Floral

Nothing is more stressful than trying to fit all of your wants into your wedding budget. Let us help take that stress off your plate and book us for full or partial planning!

We still can’t get over this backyard wedding with a Parent Trap vibe 🕊️🥂 @madisenlynn_videography did an amazing job putting all of her wedding photos (by @rachelfosbenner) into this reel we all didn’t know we needed in our life 💖

We truly are addicted to our work. How can we not be? We get to help make couples wedding dreams come true!

We aren’t just any normal wedding planners. We are cool wedding planners. After making your day perfect you can see us on the dance floor for a couple of songs 💃🏼

Delicate neutrals with a touch of modern ✨

Raise your hand 🙋🏼‍♀️ in the comments if you can relate!

Liz looked absolutely stunning and elegant on her wedding day. What a special memory she will forever be able to cherish. Photo/Video: @laurawillsphotography