Vendor Recommendations
Oh hey friend! I know making decisions for your wedding day can be hard, so here are a few vendor recommendations I have based on personal experience and testimonials from other vendors I trust. And because it's important to me, I've made an effort to prioritize Des Moines local female / BIPOC / LGBTQ+ owned businesses. Some folks are located outside of the Des Moines metro area, but do travel regularly to the area for work!
Florals/Greenery
Music
- A Special Event DJ (they're all great but Mara is my favorite!)
- DJ Das
- Diamond Empire Band (Live Band)
- JM3DJ's
- Mojo Productions
- Cedar Valley Strings (String Quartet, String Trio, Piano + String Duo, Solo Musician)
Sweet Tooth
- Little Blackbird Bakery
- The Bake Shoppe
- Ami's Cakes - gluten free & vegan friendly
- Thistle & Summit - vegan friendly; small ceremonies only
- Pie Birds - vegan friendly; small ceremonies only
- Molly's Cupcakes - they're a small chain, but they donate part of their proceeds to local schools!
Catering
- Tangerine Food Co.
- Taste! To Go
- Literally so many local restaurants—let me know what food you're looking for and I can give specific recommendations!
Pet Care*
- Jennifer Hall - Dog/pet sitting + day-of dog handling (primarily DSM Metro)
- Samm Nicolino - Dog/pet sitting (open to travel)
*Please inquire for contact info
Other Fun/Helpful Things
- Laughing Burro Libations - drink service where donkeys are your servers!
- The Good Co. - wedding/event decor rental & design, including a little Italian truck that displays champagne/desserts!
- Something Blue - used decor and attire at a discounted price
- Suz Live Paints - live wedding painting that will blow your mind
