Weddings

We send our photo booths with an operator- someone from our team will bring it to your event, set it up, make sure things run smoothly, and then take it away for you- you do not have to lift a finger! Each photo booth comes complete with backdrops to choose from, and a table full of props: hats, sunglasses, signs, the list goes on.

Yes! We can do digital delivery to guests phone numbers- these make it easy for guests to share pictures to social media.   You’ll also get access to an online gallery with all the photos following your event to save and download for your personal use.  

We absolutely do! We think these are some of the best wedding favors out there- guests often tell us how they keep these for years and years to come.
Your printing package will also come with a keepsake album, complete with guest messages and well-wishes.

You will have unlimited contact with a coordinator from the day you book- through wedding day! We ask you to communicate through text or email, so we can have a written record of your ideas and plans.

Your coordinator will contact you 60 days out and set up a meeting to begin gathering your plans and details up to that point. They’ll double check all logistics, figure out if anything isn’t planned for yet, or delegate tasks as needed to ensure smooth setup and teardowns/any plans for every vendor involved in your wedding day. They are responsible for creating a detailed timeline for you and all vendors to have. They will also take over the communication with your entire vendor team, to be sure everyone has their needs met and the plans will work for everyone.

The short answer – yes! If you don’t already have a wedding planner and don’t plan to get one, a day-of coordinator takes the stress off your shoulders so you can relax on your actual wedding day, for less than the cost of a wedding planner. They make sure your wedding is set up perfectly to your vision, make sure your vendors arrive on time, and are your go-to for anything you need that day! If there’s an issue, you will likely never know because they got it handled without needing to bother you. They’ve got you! 

The price of a wedding coordinator varies depending on length of service requested, the date and location of event(s), and how much assistance is desired for setup and teardown of your wedding. On average our wedding coordinators are hired for 8-12 hours, and typically costs between $1,895 and $2,495 depending on the date and location of event(s).

Your videographer will reach out to you and discuss your details 7-14+ days before your wedding date. If you have a timeline from your photographer (outside of Complete Weddings + Events), we’d love a copy for your videographer to see the scope of the day.

Yes! You’re welcome to share the style or type of music you’d like included in your highlight video. While we do our best to match your preferences, licensing restrictions may limit the use of certain songs. If you’d like to include a specific licensed track, we may be able to accommodate it for an additional fee to cover the required rights.

Overall, we recommend choosing a genre/style/type of song so our post-production team can get creative and make your video amazing!

We want your videos to reflect the beautiful story of your wedding day. You will have a planning portal that helps you choose elements for your final edit of your videos. You’ll select key moments that will happen throughout the day, and let us know of anything in particular you’re wanting captured. We welcome any feedback you have, and want you to treasure your keepsake videos for years to come.

It typically takes about 8-12 weeks (during peak wedding season) for our post-production team to edit your videos and get them sent to you!

The price of a wedding videographer varies depending on length of service requested, the date, and location of event(s). The average Complete Weddings + Events wedding videographer is hired for 8 hours. Our wedding videographers typically cost between $1,895 and $3,195 depending on the date, the length of service and location of event(s).

Yes, all of our photographers are professionals and are able to give direction for you and your family/bridal party/friends. You’re able to work with them ahead of time to make sure they know of specific shots you’d like captured on your special day.
We want everyone to feel beautiful and think that they look their best on this special day! 

It typically takes about 8-12 weeks (during peak wedding season) for our post-production team to edit your photos and publish your gallery!

If you and your partner are getting ready in two different locations, we do recommend having a second shooter. Having them for a minimum of 4 hours allows us to be able to capture both of the getting ready events, both wedding parties and family photos in a timely manner, and both reactions for the wedding ceremony (from the viewpoint of guests and from the altar). With so much going on before the actual wedding reception, it is a huge benefit to have a second photographer for the morning events, through the wedding ceremony, and family photos. After that, one photographer is absolutely able to capture everything you need.

Your photographer will reach out to you approximately one month from your wedding date to set up a time to go over all the details for your special day! They’ll also help you finalize your timeline, taking into account the moments during your day that you want photographed.

Receiving a full print release of your photographs is always a good idea so you can print the photos without a watermark- anywhere, at any time you need. We give you these full rights to get your photos printed wherever you’d like. We also provide you with your photos in an online gallery so you can easily order prints, albums and other memorabilia easily, online. At Complete Weddings + Events, our goal is to shoot photos for you to have as a forever keepsake.

The price of a wedding photographer varies depending on length of service requested and the date and location of event(s). The average Complete Weddings + Events wedding photographer is hired for 8 hours. Our wedding photographers typically cost between $1,895 and $3,295 depending on the date, length of time and location of event(s).

Yes! Your DJ will have a meeting with you to go over everything 7-14 days ahead of your wedding. You may meet with him or her via phone call, video call, or in person – if possible.

We assign DJs 60 days out from your wedding or event, so we know who is and isn’t available from our team! We never promise you a specific team member, because life can throw a curveball anytime- people get sick or emergencies happen– but we DO promise you will have someone from our team, no matter what happens!

Absolutely! You’re welcome to personalize your playlist as much—or as little—as you’d like, as long as the songs are legally available for us to use. While we do not purchase or play explicit music to maintain a family-friendly atmosphere, we can usually access clean or radio-edited versions of most tracks. Your DJ will follow your musical preferences and ensure any guest requests align with the guidelines you’ve provided. We also recommend allowing your DJ some flexibility to “read the room” and play songs that keep the energy up and your guests on the dance floor!

Most wedding reception DJs are hired for 5- 7 hours. Additional DJ timing is sometimes needed if you will need music or sound during your wedding ceremony.

Our DJs typically cost between $995 and $1,895, depending on the date and location, and length of time required for the event(s).

Our DJs take on many responsibilities during a wedding reception including, but not limited to: managing the flow of events, releasing tables for dinner, assisting guests with needs or song requests, assisting with dance floor rules and clean-up, giving announcements (letting your guests know what is happening and what is to come), announcing the wedding party and introducing anyone giving speeches. They do much more than just play music!

Unfortunately, our contracted hours are consecutive and not able to be split up on one single day. If there is downtime, our photo booth operators will invite guests to the photo booth or remind them when it’s about to be available, when the line has lessened, or when it’s about to close to make sure it’s used to its fullest!

Unfortunately, our contracted hours are consecutive and not able to be split up on one single day. If there is downtime, our DJ will play background music, hold doors open while greeting guests, take song requests, and get guests ready for the next event whether it’s cake cutting, dinner, or the first dance. 

Unfortunately, our contracted hours are consecutive and not able to be split up on one single day. If there is downtime, our team of photographers and videographers will be capturing footage of guests, décor, venue, and unique details of the day.

Unfortunately, our contracted hours are consecutive and not able to be split up on one single day. If there is downtime, our team of photographers and videographers will be capturing footage of guests, décor, venue, and unique details of the day. Our DJ will play background music, hold doors open while greeting guests, take song requests, and get guests ready for the next event whether it’s cake cutting, dinner, or the first dance. Our photo booth operators will invite guests to the photo booth or remind them when it’s about to be available, when the line has lessened, or when it’s about to close to make sure it’s used to its fullest!

Gratuity is not included in the price of your service. Whatever you feel is best to tip your professional(s) at the end of the night is up to you! While 10% to 20% tips for wedding vendors is a guide, nothing is expected, but it’s always appreciated!

If you need more time than what you booked prior to your event, you’re able to add time on at any point (even the night-of) with any service! Just let us know, and we’ll take care of you on your special day!

We require the booking fee at the time of reserving your service. The booking fee is not an additional charge; it goes towards paying off part of your package. Each booking fee is $400/per service booked. These are non-refundable fees. You can then pay whenever/however you’d like; the remaining balance is due in full 14 days before your event.

To pay the booking fee and officially lock in your date with Complete Weddings + Events, visit completeeventmanager.com. Add in your email address and password to log in to your online account and make a deposit or payment (these are sent to you in an email after your inquiry); OR you can use the “book now” button on your quote email, or the link in a text message, sent to you by Kim, our sales manager.

After you inquire about services with us, we’ll reach out to connect with you. Your communication is highly valued and allows us to customize your package to fit your needs.

Once you decide to reserve your date, we take a booking fee for each service, and you’ll have until 14 days before your wedding/event to pay off your balance.
Next, you’ll fill out your planning pages in your event manager portal. That portal is open until 14 days out (and is where you’ll pay your balance down). 

60 days from the wedding/event, Kim, our sales manager, will schedule a casual 10-15 minute call with you to see how your planning is going, and edit timing for your package(s) as needed. 

7-30 days (depending on the service) from the wedding/event- your team members will begin contacting you to discuss the final details and help you finish up your planning!

You can text with us, email, schedule a phone/video call, or visit our office in Clive, Iowa to discuss services! We realize you’re very busy, and want to make it as easy as possible to get information! Kim, our sales manager, is a certified wedding planner- she LOVES helping couples find their dream vendors, and is available for any kind of wedding planning questions you have. 

We typically respond within 24 hours (depending on the time of inquiry, we are not in the office on Sundays)

Yes – Bundling our services together only benefits the customer! Our team of photographers, videographers, DJs, coordinators, and photo booth attendants have worked together on many events, and do it in an efficient and fun way! There typically are savings involved when you bundle Complete Weddings + Events services together.