Someone Borrowed

01/04/2026

✨ A Spectacular, Truly Magical Wedding Day ✨

What an unforgettable celebration. Our stunning bride and her handsome groom spent the entire day completely lost in each other ~ eyes locked, smiles effortless, and hearts overflowing. Their joy was the kind you could feel, the kind that lit up every room they entered.

They planned an incredible day that reflected not only their beautiful love story, but also the deep care they have for their family, friends, and every guest who came to celebrate. Hosting the reception at the iconic World Food Prize created the most gorgeous backdrop, and their first dance in the rotunda, surrounded by everyone who loves them, set the tone for an epic evening.

And epic it was. A killer band kept the dance floor packed all night, and we even witnessed our very first bride‑and‑groom crowd surfing moment. Absolute legend status!

Being back with two very special families, with connections that stretch back through the years, made the entire weekend even more meaningful. We were truly blessed to be part of such a spectacular celebration and an unforgettable start to their happily ever after. Cheers! 🤍

Vendors:
World Food Prize
The English Rose
Jenna McEntee Photography
Stang Films
Robust Catering
Apres Bar Co.
Metro Rentals
Twice on Sunday - Band
Music Man Productions
Cake Baby DSM

01/04/2026

What a beautiful celebration at the Temple for the Performing Arts!

Our gorgeous bride and her handsome groom planned the most perfect celebration from start to finish.

One of the sweetest touches was having the bride’s brother officiate the ceremony, making every moment feel deeply personal. Those touches continued with their aunt’s beautiful prelude music to the adorable table numbers featuring the couple at each matching age, every detail made the day feel personal, heartfelt, and completely their own.

And when it was time to celebrate, their incredible DJ did what he does best… got the party started and kept the energy going all night long!

It was a joy to witness a day so thoughtfully planned, so full of love, and so reflective of who they are as a couple. Cheers to happily ever after! 🤍

Vendors

Temple for Performing Arts
Jason Thomas Crocker Photography
Stuart Alexander Productions
Great Caterers of Iowa
DJ DAS Entertainment
Cakes by Pam
Lavender Blue - personal floral

23/03/2026

31/12/2025

What an incredible year it has been! We are so grateful for the joy, trust, and unforgettable moments shared with so many wonderful couples and their families. Being invited into your wedding day—one of the most meaningful days of your lives—has truly been an honor.

To all of the beautiful brides and grooms we had the privilege of working with this year, thank you for allowing us to be part of your story. Your love, your energy, and your amazing families made 2025 a year to remember.

Here’s to many more fabulous weddings in 2026!

Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year filled with love, laughter, and new beginnings.

Cheers to 2026!🥂

❤ Lee and Kelsey ❤

31/12/2025

Our last wedding of 2025 was the perfect way to wrap up an absolutely amazing year! What’s better than a surprise ceremony for guests who thought they were simply arriving for a reception!

Our fantastic bride and groom planned a picture perfect day from start to finish. It began with a sweet coffee date before they each joined their bridal parties to get ready. And while the weather wasn’t exactly cooperating, our beautiful bride and her groom were the kind of couple who could roll with anything.

Guests arrived ready to celebrate at the reception… little did they know they were about to witness a heartfelt surprise ceremony!

The venue offered not only the perfect space for an unforgettable party, but also a treasure trove of one of a kind pieces at every turn—an adventure in nostalgia that perfectly showcased the unique vision, creativity, and character of our amazing couple.

What a joyful, spirited way to end the year. Their love, their energy, and their beautifully unexpected celebration were the perfect sendoff into their happily ever after! 💕

West End Salvage
Comfort Food Catering of Huxley
Ultimate Entertainment
Creme Bakery
Yvette Cowden Photography
Fielmeier Films

31/12/2025

What an absolutely lovely day from start to finish!

I had such a wonderful time working with our stunning bride and her amazing mom — the two of them were the perfect team, and with the FOB as the ultimate go to guy, the entire day unfolded with so much joy.

The Tea Room made the dreamiest backdrop for the first look with Dad. It was one of those moments that stops time, and that same sweetness carried through every part of the celebration.

The ceremony at St. Augustin’s was beautiful…this was when the groom finally saw his gorgeous bride walking down the aisle on her father’s arm!

When guests arrived at the Tea Room, they were greeted by elegance and beauty that truly showcased the classic, vintage feel of the décor and the vision created. Every detail was thoughtfully curated, creating an atmosphere that felt both timeless and romantic.

The couple thought of everything, including the perfect nod to the guest who introduced the couple…so sweet! A special sign greeted her on her chair! And the room was sprinkled with photos of the couple throughout their relationship honoring all their special moments together.

It was truly an honor to play a small part in this very special couple’s “happily ever after.” 💕

The Tea Room
Great Caterers of Iowa
Bella Flora Event Design
DJ Big Lare
Glorious Desserts, LLC.
Laura Wills Photography

31/12/2025

Our October wedding was truly special! My relationship with these families goes all the way back to my own high school years, which made being part of this celebration even more meaningful. It was an honor to work with both families and our incredible bride and groom.

The day could not have been more perfect. It began with a beautiful mass at the Dowling Chapel and continued with a stunning reception at the Des Moines Heritage Center. The vision for the venue was nothing short of breathtaking—the draping, the florals, the décor… elegant, timeless, and absolutely classic.

We are so grateful to have played a small part in this unforgettable celebration as our gorgeous couple stepped confidently into their Happily Ever After! 💕

Cheers! 🥂

Des Moines Heritage Center
Great Caterers of Iowa
Boesen The Florist
Beyond Elegance Party Rentals
Complete Weddings + Events Des Moines
Our Creation Cakes
DeeDee Miller Photography
Stang Films
Joanne's Event Rentals

31/12/2025

Once again, we were thrilled and so grateful to be invited back to support a family we absolutely adore! A couple of years ago, we had the joy of helping when our gorgeous bride’s sister was married — and being welcomed back for another celebration was a treat!

This wedding was filled with meaningful, personal touches, but one of our favorites was the couple’s tribute to the “love stories that came before theirs.” Such a touching and beautiful way to honor the generations of love that shaped their own.

And can we talk about that floral palette? The rich burgundy paired with soft pinks created the perfect nod to fall — warm, romantic, and effortlessly elegant.

Feeling blessed to play a small part in another chapter of this family’s story!❤️

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Bella Flora Event Design
Patrick Lentz - KC FLO
Lauren Konrad Photography

31/12/2025

We were blessed to celebrate with one of our favorite families… another daughter, another beautiful love story, and another truly fabulous wedding!💕

Working with both sisters was such a joy—they dreamed up the vision for this gorgeous day, and watching it all come to life was unforgettable. From the sacred ceremony to the lively reception, you could feel the love, laughter, and pure happiness in every moment.

The decor was created by the bride and her friends along with some assistance from the brides darling students who helped create the table numbers by writing what "love is" to them and if you look closely, you will see a few..."love is...playing soccer"..."love is being brave"... my fav!🥹 ❤

And who doesn’t love a surprise visit from Cy?! The bride’s sister had been planning this for a while and it all came down to a true game time decision to make it happen. What a moment! (Photo from Sammi.G.photography)

It was an absolute pleasure to support our stunning bride and her handsome groom as they stepped into their own “happily ever after.” ❣

Curate
Taste! To Go Catering and Events
Decor - Bride and friends!
A Special Event DJ & PhotoBooth
Sammi.G.photography

31/12/2025

Our fabulous bride and her groom brought a vision to life that was pure perfection — and what better backdrop than the iconic and historic Tea Room. Their wedding was the definition of timeless and classic, just like this stunning couple.

Their intimate ceremony, surrounded by their incredible bridal party, family, and friends, set the tone for a day filled with love. From cocktails to dinner and then straight into the celebration… enter DJ DAS and let the party begin!

It was a truly beautiful day for an equally beautiful couple, and it was an absolute honor to be part of it all. 💕

The Tea Room
Great Caterers of Iowa
Boesen The Florist
White Willow Events
DJ DAS Entertainment
Nicole Laing Photography

29/12/2025

We had the great pleasure of working with a truly special couple who crafted the most beautiful day filled with grace, joy, and heartfelt intention.

There were many tender moments shared throughout the day to remember the special loved ones who could not be there, holding their presence close to their hearts. ❤

From the moment guests arrived, they were welcomed by a timeless black and white palette that set the tone for an evening of classic elegance and celebration.

The Des Moines Heritage Center provided the perfect backdrop as loved ones gathered to honor this incredible pair and the love they share.

What an honor it was to be part of such a meaningful and memorable day. 🤍 🥂

Des Moines Heritage Center
Great Caterers of Iowa
The English Rose
Wow Weddings
DJ Will Smith
Laura Nichole Photography
Kara Krantz Videography

29/12/2025

✨ It was a day as classic and timeless as the love it celebrated ✨

Every detail was thoughtfully planned by the bride and groom, creating a wedding day that felt both intimate and unforgettable.

The ceremony in the Wedgewood Room at the beautiful Hotel Fort Des Moines was nothing short of magical, followed by a stunning ballroom reception that brought everyone together in the most elegant way.

The bride’s bouquet of calla lilies and the single calla’s that lined head table were perfectly paired with all the white roses – it a breathtaking blend of simplicity and sophistication.

A truly beautiful celebration of love and we were honored to be a part of their day!

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Vintage Love
DJ - The Sound Doctor
Cake Baby DSM
Sarah Rolling Photography
Eli Borgs - Videography