Discussions from Iowa Planning

Hi! I just got engaged and my fiancé town is in Dubuque and we are looking for a venue there. Any ideas are appreciated. Thanks

My fiancé and I are aiming to get married in July 2023. I’m still looking for venues. I’m located in Iowa & would like something in Des Moines or Cedar Rapids. Anything about an hour away from me....

Im looking for a videographer for the ceremony but also on a tight budget any suggestions

Hi Everyone! My venue has a great vendor list, but it is seriously lacking on hair and makeup recommendations. Anyone have any suggestions for this area?

My MOH needs last minute alterations for her dress (like LAST minute, we have 2 weeks until the wedding and she's flying out so really like 1.5 weeks for her to get the dress altered). Any...

Hello! I’m getting married on January 15, 2022 at 1868 farmhouse in Boone, IA! I am looking into food options and am interested in hiring a taco truck. Due to it being winter time, they would be...

I’m getting married in July and me and my FH are paying most of it ourselves. I’m looking for something quick and easy and most Importantly budget friendly. I keep seeing pizza and wings but I don’t...

I'm a plus size bride in Iowa. What are some good places to go for dresses that will fit? Thanks!!

Hi everyone, We may have to change our venue since we changed our date-we were supposed to get married today, now we are on March 20th. We found another venue, but are curious how far guests would...

Hello, My venue gal told me on Friday that my guests for my 8/15 wedding will have to have their temperature checked when entering the venue. If they have a fever; they will not be allowed to come in....

All my Iowa brides getting married this summer... where are your heads at?! Are you thinking things will be okay with Kim Reynolds opening things up? I’m staying positive that things will be okay!! Im...

Any summer brides in Iowa here? My date is 6/20/20 and I’m wondering what other Iowa brides are thinking in this crazy time. Looks like the covid peak in Iowa will be towards the end of April. My...

I am concerned about my wedding on August 29th. I realize that around our United States, there are many different cases and concerns with the COVID 19 virus, but how are the brides in Iowa feeling? If...

Hi there! Im kristy and Im getting married in October 2021. Our theme is rustic chic bohemian (boho). I have been trying to find a wedding venue that does not have a barn or is a huge venue. My max...

How much is everyone expecting to pay for videography & photography? The first company I looked to do both was out of Michigan and they do amazing and have done many weddings I’ve been to, they’re...

Hi Iowa Feb 29th Brides!!!! Where is everyone from?

This is a long shot but I am looking for a videographer for September 14, 2019. Would like to stay under $1500. The wedding is in Iowa.

So we wanted a June/October/September wedding, but then we found our dream venue and the price for those days were above our budget so we went for July 18th (off season) date. Now me and my fiancé are...