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To T o the bride and groom, Here’s to your new life together! Since the most fun and memorable weddings are those that truly reflect your personalities, we’ve gathered the best of everything with you in mind.

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Anticipation often follows the excitement of the engagement, and we haavve everything you need for planning your special daayy. Let us help you celebrate your love in style with the newest wedding themes and trends. We’ve filled this 2013 issue of YOUR WEDDING—Iowa with photos that share special moments from many of the most memorable weddings from around our home state of Iowa. On the following pages discover the best sources for what’s hot now—rings, gowns, colors, cakes, flowers, ffaavors and photos. We’ve featured dozens of experts who can show you hundreds of fresh new ways to personalize everything for this perfect daay—fr yy—from the rehearsal dinner to the ceremony, reception and long-aaw waited honeymoon.

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Whether you’re planning a large wedding for many guests or an intimate gathering for a few close friends and relatives—it’s all here at your fingertips. Within the pages of this must-haave shopping and planning guide for brides, be inspired by these trusted local professionals as you dream of your new life together. Best of all, ne call aaw way! they’re only a phone Wishing you years of love, laughter and memories to last a lifetime, Sandy Daavis vis P.S. V Visit isit us on the th web at

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This handy reference and resource guide is offered as a free gift to brides in the Des Moines and surrounding communities by our participating wedding professionals. It is full of creative ideas to help you plan all the details of your wedding celebration. These local wedding professionals are experts in their field, and they are eager to assist you in making your special day perfect. All the photos used in this issue are of Iowa vendors work and taken by Iowa photographers. Please mention this planner and you will be sure to receive the special attention you deserve. PUBLISHER Sandy Davis Office Manager: Shayna Zmolek DESIGN AND PRODUCTION Creative Design: Gina Souvatrat Advertising Production: Marlana Estes Amanda Marsh CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Becky Johnston Connie Galbraith Shanley K. Rhodes Dawn Bormann Holly Jenks For advertising information: Rosewood Marketing Group, Inc. PO Box 71531 Des Moines, IA 50325 515.225.6080 www.yourweddingiowa.com info@yourweddingiowa.com Š 2013 Rosewood Marketing Group, Inc. Reproduction of copy or artwork without permission is strictly prohibted. Ad content is not the responsibility of Your Wedding Iowa Magazine. Printed in USA.

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If you you have a special ffamil amily situaations, tions, want to do something unique, or question proper wording or etiquette, consider onsider using a stattionery expert. These trained professionals can help you pay special atttention to your specific needs-and can even save you money when ordering your invitattions and accessories! Calligraphy always adds a splash of sophistication and beauty to your invitation. Though many people know how to apply calligraphy (or they know someone who does), a bride should never rule out the option of having her invitations professionally penned. New software programs can produce your calligraphy with computer-genera omputer-generatted lettering. However you choose to go, always remember that prices, styles, timelines and quality will vary significantly. Considering the variety of calligraphy services available, it is advisable to research companies thoroughly before selecting your scribe.

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ABC DJ .....................................................77

515-965-0474

www.abcdj.us

Absolute Transportation...........................183

800-712-8515

www.absolutetransportation.org

Absolute Music .........................................81

515-221-3535

www.absolutemusicdj.com

Adventureland Inn....................................146

515-265-7321

www.adventureland-inn.com

AJ Creative ................................................60

515-450-6041

www.ad-creative.com

All Image Photography..............................92

515-685-3750

www.allimagephotography.net

Aquarian Duo ............................................76

515-232-7464

Affinity Bridals ..........................................13

All About Honeymoons............................184 Amy Allen Photography ...........................108 A Special Event DJ....................................76

Baratta’s....................................................138 BC Productions.........................................78

Bella Flora .............................................31,167 Ben Easter Photography...........................117

515-961-2105 515-964-5682

515-447-7938

www.amyallenphoto.com

www.aspecialeventdj.com

515-986-3300

www.bcpwedding.com

515-243-4516

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515-288-8362

Black Label Wedding Photography ...........98

515-243-2449

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515-971-5482

Berardi Bros. .............................................19

Beyond Elegance......................................163

www.affinitybridals.com

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www.bellafloraeventdesign.com

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Black Dress Boudoir .................................99

515-978-8140

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www.blackdressboudoir.com

Black Tie Beats..........................................79

515-423-0555

www.blacktiebeats.com

Bliss Bridal................................................18

641-201-1031

www.blissformalwear.com

Bonnie Isaac Photography ........................90

515-770-8751

www.bonnieisaac.com

Blind Photography ....................................86 Boesen the Florist .....................................38

515-279-6007

515-274-4761

www.blind-photography.com

www.boesen.com

Brian L. Garman Photography ..................85

515-238-7832

www.brianlgarman.com

Bridal Connection .....................................15

515-964-5683

www.bridalconnectiondsm.com

Bridal Boutique (East Village) ...................21

515-244-2266

www.bridalboutiquedm.com

Bridal Sweet ..............................................23

641-792-5515

www.bridalsweetonline.com

Cake Me I’m Yours....................................48

515-465-2253

www.cakemeimyours.com

Cache Bakery ............................................55

515-278-4900

www.cachebakeshoppe.com

Carefree Patisserie ....................................46

515-277-0705

www.acarefreecupcake.com

Chazberry Design .....................................63

515-778-1832

www.chazberrydesign.com

Complete Music........................................79

515-266-1355

www.cmdesmoines.com

Copper Creek Golf Course.......................140

515-263-1600

www.golfcoppercreek.com

Crème Cupcake.........................................47

515-554-9007

www.cremecupcake.com

Catering DSM/Big City/Dos Rios ............155 Christiani’s VIP Catering & Events ..........156 Complete Nutrition...................................173 Creative Vacations....................................182 Crystal Newcomb Photography ................96

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515-440-0455

515-963-4458

www.cateringdsm.com

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Dan Kelley DJ Service...............................80

641-521-9260

www.dankelleydj.com

Des Moines Embassy Club......................137

515-244-CLUB

www.embassyclub.com

Dillards......................................................70

515-440-2277

www.dillards.com

DeJong Photography ...............................101 Des Moines Rental ...................................165

515-975-4650

515-277-4401

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515-255-7528

515-494-1728

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Dream Day Spa ........................................172

515-276-4433

www.dreamdaywithlaura.com

El Photography..........................................89

515-480-8242

www.elphotodesign.com

El Palacio Event Center ........................154,184 Ephemera ..................................................61

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Flarah’s......................................................53

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Fred Gazzo & The Metropolitans ..............80

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Frappe’ by Val...........................................150

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Forte’ Conference Center..........................139

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Gateway Market........................................143

515-422-5108

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Glen Oaks Country Club..........................157

515-221-9000

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Great Caterers of Iowa .............................144

515-264-8765

www.greatcaterersofiowa.com

Glorious Desserts....................................2,44

515-279-4944

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Greensberg’s Jewelers ..............................72

515-222-2612

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Honey Creek Resort .................................153

877-677-3344

www.honeycreekresort.com

Iowa Photo Booth ....................................121

877-353-4626

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Hilton Garden Inn ...................................141 Hotel Pattee ..............................................156

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www.desmoinesurbandale.gardeninn.com

www.hotelpattee.com

It Works! Ultimate Body Wrap..................177

515-783-4581

sadiebartling.myitworks.com

Jennifer Weinman Photography ...............112

641-260-0538

www.jenniferweinmanweddings.com

James A. Stepp Photography...................107

Jill Marie Photography.............................104

515-707-3556

319-721-1598

www.jamesasteppphoto.com

www.jillmariephotography.com

Jon Lemons Photography ........................115

515-229-1454

Kintzer Video............................................127

515-205-0782

www.kintzervideo.com

Little Bow ..................................................62

515-230-3558

www.littlebow.com

Katie McDonald Photography ..................102 Kroloff’s Photography ...............................93

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www.jonlemons.com

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Live, Love, Bake ........................................52

515-259-0740

Marriott WDSM........................................150

515-267-1500

Lotus Moments & Events ......................60,142

515-333-4626

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www.livelovebake.com

www.lotusmoments.com

www.marriott.com/dsmwd

Mary Kay Cosmetics................................172

515-967-7225

www.marykay.com/jeanieclark

Maxheim Photography.............................226

515-255-2159

www.maxheimphoto.com

Matthew Flowers Photography..................91

515-494-4934

www.matthewflowersphotography.com

Men’s Wearhouse......................................24

515-223-0889

www.menswearhouse.com

Milroy’s Tuxedos .......................................14

515-270-2460

www.milroystuxedos.com

Meythaler Photography............................116 Monahan Photographic Artist..................100

Nicole Thomas Photography....................103 Nobbies....................................................162

515-571-9120

515-963-8119

515-371-5269

515-457-7100

www.meythalerphoto.com www.monahanphoto.com

www.photosbynicolethomas.com

www.nobbiesweddings.com

Occasions Made Right .............................149

515-276-5448

www.occasionsmaderight.com

Our Forever Promise Wedding..................36

515-979-6514

www.ourforeverpromise.com

Perry Bridal Boutique ...............................12

515-465-5866

www.perrybridalboutique.com

One Source Event Productions..............32,168 Personally Yours .......................................22

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Ctr .........147 Red Door Photo & Design ........................88

River Valley Catering................................153

Robinson Videography.............................128

515-953-2500

515-557-1938

www.onesourceeventproductions.com

515-278-3071

www.ramadatropicsresort.com

515-777-3400

www.sararobinsonvideo.com

515-254-2588

www.reddoorphotoanddesign.com

Roseland Bakery .......................................53

515-371-4993

www.roselandbakery.com

Salon W ...................................................174

515-280-5338

www.salonspaw.com

Royal Prestige ...........................................69

515-270-0777

www.dinner4two.com

Samurai Sushi & Hibachi ........................157

515-223-4888

www.samuraidsm.com

Sheraton West Des Moines......................136

515-223-1800

www.sheraton.com/westdesmoines

Schaffer’s...................................................17

Signature Nails & Spa .............................176

Silverwings Productions ..........................131

515-288-0356

515-331-9025

515-285-9800

www.schaffers.com

www.movingvideo.com 191

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Skeffington’s Formal Wear ........................16

515-283-0453

Stacey’s .....................................................25

515-226-9336

www.staceysprom.com

Stoney Creek Inn......................................145

515-334-9000

www.stoneycreekinn.com

Studio Rewind..........................................129

515-868-7356

www.studio-rewind.com

Something Chic Floral ..............................37 State Historical Building ..........................151 Stonehaven Barn......................................151

515-556-0835

515-281-3809

515-480-7067

www.skeffingtons.com

www.somethingchicfloral.com

www.iowahistory.org

www.stonehavenbarn.com

The Backroom ...........................................12

515-274-8773

Thelma’s ....................................................54

515-343-7388

www.thelmastreats.com

Transformations by Kerri...........................19

515-465-2255

www.transformationsbykerri.com

Traveling Photo Booth .............................121

515-979-5925

www.thetravelingphotobooth.com

The Perfect Wedding...............................35,36 Thomas Chaput Photography & Video..97,126 Travel & Transport ...................................182 Trieste........................................................71

515-979-8966 515-975-3133

515-224-7619

515-226-7800

www.lkbweddingandevents.com www.weddinglacephotography.com

www.tandtvacations.com www.triestedesign.com

Unity in Glass ...................................71

515-979-6514 www.ourforeverpromise.com

Victoria’s Cake Cottage ....................51

515-729-0253 www.weddingcakesdesmoines.com

Younkers...........................................73

515-256-3800 www.younkers.com

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