Where to Buy Local for Weddings in DSM
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is continuing to look local first when it comes to buying from Greater Des Moines (DSM) shops, restaurants and more. By supporting small businesses, the money you spend in the region will stay within the community. This week’s #DSMlocal buying guide is for anyone preparing for a wedding in the region, so check out the featured items below for where to look for all your wedding needs.
Attire
Milroy's Tuxedos
Featured Item: Tuxedos
Description: Rent or buy from Milroy's. You can even get out of town measurements from a local professional and submit them online to Milroy's.
milroystuxedos.com
Perry Bridal
Featured Item: Wedding Dresses
Description: Perry Bridal, located in Urbandale, offers wedding dresses and a shopping experience with individualized attention.
perrybridalboutique.com
The Bridal Connection
Featured Item: Wedding/Bridesmaid Dresses, Tuxedos
Description: The Bridal Connection in Ankeny offers formalwear for the entire wedding party.
bridalconnectiondsm.com
Yours Truly & Co.
Featured Item: Ring Holder
Description: The ring holder from Yours Truly & Co. is the perfect gift for any bride! It includes real professionally dried baby roses and eucalyptus leaves.
yourstrulyco.net
Find more bridal Members in DSM here.
Cake + Dessert
Cha Cha's Confections
Featured Item: Desserts for Any Occasion
Description: Cha Cha's specializes in cheesecakes and pies, but serves all sorts of desserts, including cakes, cupcakes, brownies, bars, cookies, fruit crisps and quick breads, including gluten conscious, dairy-free and vegan versions.
chachasconfections.net
Creme Cupcake + Dessert
Featured Item: Gourmet Cupcakes
Description: Order gourmet cupcakes and desserts by the dozen in each flavor of your choice
cremecupcake.com
Cupcake Addict
Featured Item: Wedding Cupcakes
Description: More than 200 flavors await at Cupcake Addict. Match them to your wedding colors or choose an elegant design.
cupcakeaddictdm.com
Euphoria Cakes
Featured Item: Wedding Cake
Description: Euphoria Cakes is a home baker in West Des Moines offering custom cakes.
facebook.com/euphoriacakesDSM/
Momma CT's Cupcakes
Featured Item: Wedding Cupcakes
Description: Momma CT's is located in Altoona, Iowa.
Catering
Baratta’s at Forté
Featured Item: Catering
Description: Customizable menus and table and seating rental for 20-750 is available.
barattas.com/forte
Bash Events & Catering
Featured Item: Catering
Description: Full-service catering is available for venue guests — from buffet, tapas stations or plated dining.
bashdsm.com
Christiani's VIP Catering & Events
Featured Item: Catering
Description: Christiani's serves many preferred venues around DSM. Book your 2021 wedding with Christiani's and be treated to a free Bruschetta Bar appetizer.
christianiscatering.com
Great Caterers of Iowa
Featured Item: Catering
Description: Book Great Caterers of Iowa for a wide selection of budget-friendly food and drink options.
greatcaterersofiowa.com
Over the Top Ice Cream
Featured Item: Ice Cream Catering
Description: Over the Top offers single scoops and sundaes with toppings for rehearsal dinners and weddings.
overthetopiowa.com
Find more Member catering services in DSM here.
Florals
Lavender Blue Floral
Featured Item: Wedding Packages
Description: Choose from “roses and wine,” “white and green” or “blush and lace.” A la carte packages are also available.
lavenderbluefloral.com
Nielsen Flower Shop
Featured Item: Wedding Flowers
Description: Nielsen Flower Shop in West Des Moines offers premium fresh flowers and collaboration to create your dream wedding.
nielsenflowershop.com
The Finishing Touch
Featured Item: Floral
Description: Find fresh bouquets, plants, corsages and boutonnieres, special arrangements and more.
finishingtouchwinterset.com
Wildflower DSM
Featured Item: Wedding Collection
Description: Wildflower DSM offers The Elopement Package, The Courthouse Package and services for boutonnieres, bridal bouquet and attendant bouquet.
wildflowerdsm.com
Hair + Makeup
The Hair Designer Salon & Spa
Featured Item: Bridal Style + Makeup Application
Description: Altoona's Hair FX Salon and Spa offers special occasion styling, makeup application and airbrush makeup.
hairfxsalonandspa.com
The Hair Designer Salon & Spa
Featured Item: Bridal Packages
Description: Located in nearby Oskalooska, The Hair Designer Salon and Spa offers relaxing bridal packages and a complimentary consultation visit.
hairdesignerssalon.com
Trixie's Salon
Featured Item: Bridal Hair
Description: Let Trixie's Salon and Spa assist with your bridal services. From updos to shampoos to makeup and lashes, Trixie's will have you ready for your big day.
trixiessalon.com
Find more Member hair salons in DSM here.
Musicians + DJs
A Special Event DJ
Featured Item:
Description: A Special Event DJ offers a Premier DJ Package that includes everything you need for your wedding reception, as well as ceremony services.
aspecialeventdj.com
DJ DAS Entertainment
Featured Item: Personalized Music
Description: DJ DAS Entertainment, a father and son business, will provide the perfect soundtrack for your special day
dj-das.com
Find more Member DJs in DSM here.
Planning, Decor + Rental
Event Decorators of Iowa
Featured Item: Tables, Chairs and Chair Covers
Description: Rent tables, chairs and chair covers for your big event from Event Decorators of Iowa.
eventdecoratorsofiowa.com
Iowa Sound
Featured Item: Sound Systems
Description: Iowa Sound has all the sound and lighting gear you might need for your wedding, including speakers, microphones, projectors and more.
iowasound.com
Photography
Monahan Photo
Featured Item: Wedding Photos
Description: Monahan Photo will help capture your wedding story.
monahanphoto.com
Photos by Manning
Featured Item: Wedding Photos
Description: Photos by Manning offers up to 10 hours of traditional wedding photography or documentary wedding photography.
photosbymanning.com
Find more Member photographers in DSM here.
Travel + Transportation
The Travel Dreamer
Featured Item: Romantic Rendezvous
Description: Celebrate a destination wedding, vow renewal, honeymoon or anniversary in the locale of your choosing.
thetraveldreamer.com
Travel By Marco
Featured Item: Destination Wedding
Description: Plan a destination engagement party, wedding and honeymoon with expert advice from wedding professionals who are ready to share their knowledge.
travelbymarco.com
Campbell Travel
Featured Item: Honeymoon
Description: Find the perfect honeymoon destination through Campbell Travel.
campbelltravel.com
Find more Member travel businesses in DSM here.
Venues
Covered Bridges Winery
Featured Item: Outdoor Space + Tasting Room
Description: Rent an outdoor space and the Covered Bridges Winery Tasting Room for an unforgettable wedding location.
coveredbridgeswinery.com
Honey Creek Resort
Featured Item: Indoor/Outdoor Space
Description: Marry surrounded by the natural beauty of Rathbun Lake at Honey Creek Resort with the help of a dedicated event planner.
honeycreekresort.com
The Conservatory
Featured Item: Rehearsal Dinner Space
Description: Located in the Historic East Village of Downtown Des Moines (DSM), The Conservatory accommodates for over 275 seated guests or 421 for standing/cocktail setup.
theconservatoryev.com
Find more Member event venues in DSM here.
The original #DSMlocal Buying Guide offers gift ideas for a variety of recipients from bookworms to pet lovers and more. Throughout the year, The Partnership will continue to add even more buying guides to encourage buying local, curated with DSM shops, restaurants and service providers in mind for shoppers like you! The Partnership’s most recent guides are listed below:
If you’re a business owner and Member of The Partnership interested in being featured in one of the buying guides, sign up here.
Greater Des Moines Partnership
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa. Together with 24 Affiliate Chambers of Commerce, more than 6,500 Regional Business Members and more than 365 Investors, The Partnership drives economic growth with one voice, one mission and as one region. Through innovation, strategic planning and global collaboration, The Partnership grows opportunity, helps create jobs and promotes DSM as the best place to build a business, a career and a future. Learn more at DSMpartnership.com.