Soirée’s Guide to: DSM Urban Engagement Photos
Engagement Photos are the best in DSM! Des Moines is home to some of our favorites: delicious food (looking at you Tasty Tacos), heavenly local brews, our ever-growing public art and now, the Soirée Wedding Planning team! The thing about Des Moines is this: if you were born here, you’re proud of your heritage. If…
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Soirée’s Guide to Fun Weekend Activities to Recommend to Your Guests in Des Moines, Iowa
Looking for some fun things for your guests to do during your wedding weekend in Des Moines, Iowa? Look no further! Sara, one of Soirée’s Wedding Planning associates created this amazing list of fun things to do. From a day-long itinerary for different activities to recommendations on where to go for shopping and eating, she…
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Soirée’s Guide to Pin Spot Lighting
An Incredible Design Asset We love Pin Spot Lighting so much for the way it can highlight the best elements of your wedding decor! If you’re ordering beautiful floral or rentals for your wedding, we highly recommend Pin Spot Lighting to showcase these amazing parts of your wedding decorations. If your beautiful flowers are in the…
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Our Favorite Ways Couples Have Honored Their Grandparents
We love when our couples honor their loved ones at their weddings, and especially their grandparents. There are many ways that Grandma and Grandpa, or any other lost family member, can be remembered or honored. Here are some ideas that we see frequently at our events. Meaningful Photos Lindsay & Chad’s wedding featured a beautiful…
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7 Things You Should Do 7 Days Before Your Wedding Day
The final countdown is officially on! In 7 days, you will be walking down the aisle, getting ready to tie the knot with the love of your life. There are so many last minute details that must be taken care of before your big day. Here are 7 of our best tips for making sure…
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Soirée’s Guide to: String Lighting at Your Wedding
String lighting is a gorgeous way to make a big impact on your wedding design. The lights provide a romantic canopy to completely transform any indoor or outdoor venue. By adding a glow and warmth above the guests, the space above them is now a statement that they will remember fondly. This is a great…
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15 Things You Didn’t Know a Wedding Planner Does
You’re engaged, you’re ready to start planning your dream day, but you have no idea where to start. Don’t worry! We got this! Do I need a wedding planner? Is it worth the investment? Without a doubt, the answer is always YES! Over and over, our couples reach out to thank us for the role…
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Soirée’s Guide to: Kids or No Kids at Your Reception?
At Soirée, we love kids! Really! But, we are starting to see a trend towards adult-only receptions. We have seen many couples struggle with this decision in the past. It can be challenging to decide what type of environment you want at your reception. We hope to help anyone who is struggling with this decision…
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Soiree’s Guide To: Unique Guest Book Ideas
It’s very rare that we see the traditional book anymore with pages and pages of blank lines for guests to write their names in. Instead, most of our couples are choosing to do something more unique and meaningful to document those who attended their wedding day. Many of their “guest books” are not books at…
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Soirée’s Guide To: Why You Need a Wedding Planner
As much as we love the image of JLo with her earpiece masterfully executing an enormous wedding, times have changed from the idea of wedding planners only being for the super wealthy. Below we’ve outlined and explained several misconceptions about wedding planners. Take a peek at why we think you absolutely NEED a wedding planner:…
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