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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 […]

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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 […]

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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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Timeless Wedding Themes 8.4.21

One of the most exciting parts of planning a wedding is deciding on your theme. This is what decides what you’ll wear, how the venue will be decorated, and even what kind of food you will have. Having a theme makes it easier for you to narrow down some of the bigger decisions of your […]

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Wedding Emergency Kit List 7.26.21

Assembling a wedding emergency kit could save you from a disaster. We have the ultimate list that will prepare you for anything that can come your way. From decorating tools to your beauty kit, we have every item you need. Even if you don’t have to use everything you packed in your wedding emergency kit, […]

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Why Do I Need a Wedding Planner in Des Moines? 7.12.21

When hosting your own wedding, it’s typically your first time putting together an event of such grandeur, where you’re both managing and are the key decision-maker on every aspect: budget, decor, timing, all the things! While this may naturally feel like an exciting feat, (finally you get to decide the menu!), there are tons of […]

How to Pick Your Wedding Bands

How to Pick Your Wedding Bands 7.10.21

Picking your wedding bands seems like an easy task, but where should you start? We can help you with every step along the way. Where to look, how to budget, customizing jewelry, wait times, and more secrets are revealed in this post. Here is the inside scoop from one of our staff members who previously […]

7 Central Iowa Wedding Venues

7 Central Iowa Wedding Venues 7.2.21

Central Iowa has so many incredible wedding venues, it is hard to list them all! How do you select the perfect venue when you have endless possibilities to choose from? We are here to help plan your perfect day no matter the type of venue you are looking for! Barns, wineries, hotels, and gardens are […]

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