Favorite Vendors

There are so many choices out there for different vendors for your wedding.  Here are a few of my favorites, divided by category (and then location – Grinnell, and Des Moines)

FLORIST

Grinnell
Flowers on Fourth
Bates Flowers

Des Moines
Something Chic Floral
Boesen
Artistic Bloom

 

 

CAKES

Grinnell
Yumi’s
Danish Maid
Cakes by Linda
Hyvee 

Des Moines
Cake Me I’m Yours

 

VENUES
* Some venues do both ceremonies and receptions, and some are better fits for one or the other.   I haven’t shot weddings at all of these locations, but they all of them are fabulous and unique:-)

Grinnell
Grinnell College Herrick Chapel
Grinnell College Marketplace – this is my favorite reception venue in Grinnell
Grinnell Arts Council – Old Stewart Library
Grinnell Country Club

 

Des Moines Area
Salsbury House
Teach Out Building
Des Moines Waterworks Park  View a wedding from 2011 that was held here!
Hotel Fort Des Moines
Toad Valley Golf Course
Jasper Winery  View a 2011 wedding here!
Scottish Rite Consistory 
Simpson Barn  You can view a wedding reception that was there by going here – it’s a phenomonal space!
Sticks
Summerset Winery
Temple for the Performing Arts
Des Moines Botanical Center

 

RENTALS

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