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How To Throw An Unforgettable Holiday Party!

How To Throw An Unforgettable Holiday Party! 12.23.21

‘Tis the season to party!! And drink, and eat, and gain some weight, but it’s all in the spirit of the season! If you’ve been itching to throw a holiday party, we have all the starting points for you and how to have an unforgettable night!  

bridal shower games

Bridal Shower Games 12.14.21

Bridal showers are a moment to breathe in between planning your wedding and your engagement. This is a great way for your guests to meet each other for the first time before your big day. The big question is, how do you keep your guests entertained? Whether you’re planning on having the party for just […]

FAQ's Burnout from Wedding Planning

Burnout from Wedding Planning 11.12.21

Burnout from Wedding Planning happens to almost every couple at some point during the wedding planning process, and we are here to tell you how to survive it. Maybe you started out excited and motivated, but lately, you are straight-up not having a good time.  Feeling overwhelmed or stressed during the planning process is totally […]

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Planning A Wedding With No Local Family 11.9.21

Whether it was your college town, hometown, or just a special city you’ve fallen in love with, your heart might be set on getting married in a town you no longer live in or you’ve only visited before. The bustling city could be appealing, or maybe it’s the town’s remoteness and bright, twinkling stars at […]

Garden Wedding

Vanessa & Brandon’s Botanical Garden Wedding 10.18.21

A garden wedding is an affair that never disappoints, and Vanessa & Brandon’s wedding was no exception. Vanessa & Brandon were married on October 10th, 2021, and had an exquisite wedding at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden filled with friends and family from all over the United States.

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Party Like Its for a Good Cause! 10.12.21

Each year, Complete Weddings + Events works to provide services to the most vulnerable in the developing world. Our Do Good Together fundraiser has come back once again to make a difference! During the month of October, when you choose Complete Weddings + Events, 3% of your package goes to this important cause. Learn more […]

cocktail hour

Having a Cocktail Hour Before the Ceremony 9.14.21

Most times when you attend a wedding you might notice cocktail hour is between the ceremony and reception, but we are here to shake things up. Before you create a timeline for your big day, you should read this post to see if you want to switch up the order of your wedding day. Having […]

How to Create a Wedding Hashtag

How to Create a Wedding Hashtag 9.13.21

The venue, Invites, Florals – Check, Check, Check! This next item on your wedding planning checklist can be completely cost-free! However, resources or extra brainpower can be helpful to check off a creative hashtag. You’re not alone if you’d fancy having hashtags guests can use at your wedding on social media! Wedding hashtags have become […]

FAQ's Burnout from Wedding Planning

Wedding Website FAQs 8.30.21

Including a wedding FAQs page on your website can be a very useful tool for your guests. After you start receiving RSVP’s, your guests are likely to have questions about your wedding. Instead of having to answer countless phone calls or texts, try making a frequently asked questions page on your wedding website. By doing […]

dessert table

Upgrading Your Dessert Table 8.11.21

If you want to wow your guests at your wedding, then upgrading your dessert table is a must. You can have your cake and eat it too without purchasing a ton of décor you won’t use again. One thing your guests will always remember about your wedding is the food. The dessert is no exception. […]

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