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At Complete Weddings + Events Des Moines, our approach to wedding photography goes beyond simply capturing images—it’s about telling your story. We aim to reflect each couple’s personality, capturing the emotions, little quirks, and candid laughs that make each wedding uniquely memorable. Throughout 2024, we’ve been privileged to work with so many wonderful couples in […]

Planning a wedding is an exhilarating yet challenging endeavor, and parents often play a crucial role in ensuring everything runs smoothly. Understanding the role of parents in wedding planning can help alleviate some of the stress and make the journey enjoyable for everyone involved. From offering emotional support to taking on specific tasks, parents’ wedding […]

Your wedding day is a celebration of love and commitment, a momentous occasion that deserves to be preserved in all its glory. While photographs freeze still frames of the day, a wedding video brings the moments to life, allowing you to relive the magic for years to come. In this blog, we’ll explore the key […]

It’s safe to say that your wedding day will be one of the most important days of your life. Your wedding day is filled with so many moments that should be captured. By having these moments captured, you can remember them for years to come. With our many years of working in the wedding industry, […]

Writing your wedding vows can seem like an easy task to some, but others struggle putting words from the heart on paper. We are here to ease the process, so you can promise your future spouse everything you always wanted to. Writing your own wedding vows should be a fun process and you will create […]

Nestled on 22 acres of land in Des Moines, Iowa, you will find the home of Blank Park Zoo. But did you know that the Zoo is the perfect place to celebrate your special day? Have you ever imagined having your wedding ceremony in an Aquarium? Hosting cocktails on an African boardwalk or overlooking the […]

While 2020 gave us quite a few unexpected curveballs, many lucky couples were still blessed to be able to host the day of their dreams. 2020 weddings have come in all shapes in sizes, with varying regulations and adjustments to make these magical days quite the successful miracle. From micro weddings to massive ones (prior to […]

Considering having micro weddings in Des Moines? These smaller events are not only a cost-saving alternative to a traditional wedding with 150+ guests, but they’re an intimate affair that can be as unique as you and your partner. Since they are on a smaller scale, there are more options for locations, catering, seating, and activities […]

There’s nothing we want more than a successful, upbeat wedding reception, so we put together a wedding planning checklist in . This reception starter checklist will help you get things rolling with planning the party of the year! Start here to create a list of goals so you can pace yourself and have a perfectly […]

  While 2020 gave us quite a few unexpected curveballs, many lucky couples were still blessed to be able to host the day of their dreams. 2020 weddings have come in all shapes in sizes, with varying regulations and adjustments to make these magical days quite a successful miracle. From micro weddings to massive ones (prior […]