Des Moines Metro Wedding Venue Guide

Des Moines Metro Wedding Venue Guide

An exhaustive list of the current Des Moines metro wedding venue. This isn’t a little list that teases you with 5 options, but leaves you still searching. This is an in-depth list that includes the important information about each venue, so you can know what to do next when you find a venue that interests you.

Iowa Spring Wedding - Stephani & Colton

Iowa Spring Wedding - Stephani & Colton

Stephani and Colton officially got married last summer in their families backyard so grandparents could attend. This Spring they wanted to celebrate with all their family and friends 🙂 They decided to focus on their blended family and not have a wedding party. Even though their wedding day was technically their second wedding the day was just as special and emotional.

Johnston Engagement Session - Amanda & Zane

Johnston Engagement Session - Amanda & Zane

Zane and Amanda told me they were simple, easy going and wanted an engagement session that reflected that. We spent the sunset together walking, talking and exploring a local park. Nature sessions are my sweet spot, so I’m always excited when a couple wants nature focus for their session.

I'm Engaged: Now What? | Tips for Newly Engaged Planning a Wedding

I'm Engaged: Now What? | Tips for Newly Engaged Planning a Wedding

So you are officially engaged, told your family and closed friends, shared the happy news on social media and now are thinking where do I start?

First of all, congrats! 🎉🎉 Getting engaged is so exciting and is a special time of your life. Now that the initial shock and checking your hand every minute to make sure this is real life has set in you may be feeling overwhelmed. The following are a few tips to help ease the where the heck do I start feeling after you’ve told all your closest friend and family, scrolled through Pinterest and realized there are a million options.

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Engagement - Anna & Coleman

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden Engagement - Anna & Coleman

Anna and Coleman reached about wanting an engagement session before they eloped in Colorado. Anna knew right away she wanted their session at the Des Moines Botanical Garden, which I’m always excited to photograph at! These two had such a sweet, gentle energy and I loved photographing it for them. I love the botanical garden because every time I go I seem to discover a new corner to fall in love with.