Ceremony: St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, West Des Moines, IA

Reception: Simpson Barn, Johnston, IA

Catering: Greenbriar, Johnston, IA

Cake: Nadine King, Griswold, IA

Wedding Dress: Mori Lee – Black Tie White Satin in Fremont

Groom Attire: The Tux Shop, West Des Moines, IA-  Grey tuxes, black shoes, burgundy pocket squares. 

Bridesmaids: Black Tie White Satin

Hair and Makeup: Estillos Salon, West Des Moines

Shoes: Etsy

Jeweler: Joseph’s, West Des Moines

Florist: Kelly did a lot of the flowers & boutonnieres

Music:
Ceremony: Laura Erikson
Reception: Guitarist and DJ- Brad Seindenfeld

Travel: Majestic Limos

Wedding Breakfast:
Kelly: Muffins, sausage, fruit, & coffee

Joe- Waveland Café in Booneville- pancakes, loaded hashbrowns, coffee

First Dance: I thought I loved you then -Brad Paisley & Happy -Pharrell Williams (choreographed by Carrie Busing)

Honeymoon: Moorea and Bora Bora, French Polynesia

What advice would you give to couples reading this who are planning their wedding?

Joe: Turning around and seeing Kelly for the first time in her wedding dress

Kelly: Walking down the aisle with my dad and seeing Joe and all my friends & family in front by him with all my friends & family with us.

What advice would you give to couples reading this who are planning their wedding?

Joe- Support your fiancé, keep her calm during planning and enjoy the process.

Kelly- Don’t take too much on! DIY is good, but can be stressful, it’s okay to spend money to make it easier on you and your family.

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