Vendor Spotlight — Sherwood Forest Event Center

Vendor Spotlight — Sherwood Forest Event Center

Situated in the heart of Windsor Heights, Sherwood Forest Event Center provides a central and convenient location in the Des Moines Area for your big day. See their new remodel here!

Love in the time of COVID – Tips for Planning in Uncertain Times

Love in the time of COVID – Tips for Planning in Uncertain Times

Couples everywhere are facing changes due to the coronavirus and trying to navigate an ever-evolving situation. Whether you decide to postpone or choose to walk down the aisle, there is no right answer to how you are handling your wedding day. Hopefully, you find comfort in knowing that there are couples everywhere …

It's My Big Day, Small Weddings Edition – Rachel + Benjamin

It's My Big Day, Small Weddings Edition – Rachel + Benjamin

Q: Did you have to make changes to your original plans? If so, what did you do differently?

A: Yes, we originally were supposed to have a small elopement at the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland and honeymoon in Greece. We decided to completely cancel our destination wedding in the 2nd week of March. We initially had a plan B …

It's My Big Day, Small Weddings Edition – Brooke + Alex

It's My Big Day, Small Weddings Edition – Brooke + Alex

Q: Did you think about canceling your wedding due to the pandemic?

A: Yes, we canceled our postponed wedding because of the virus. It was going to be on August 22nd in Orland Park, Illinois, but because it was so close to Chicago, we knew it was not …

It's My Big Day, Small Weddings Edition – Raquel + Joshua

It's My Big Day, Small Weddings Edition – Raquel + Joshua

Q: Did you think about canceling your wedding due to the pandemic?

A: Honestly, yes. I had put so much thought, planning, and time into our original date (April 25th) so the idea of having something so different from my original dream was really hard to accept. I wanted to just go to the courthouse, but …

It's My Big Day, Small Weddings Edition – Sarah + Jason

It's My Big Day, Small Weddings Edition – Sarah + Jason

Q: Did you think about canceling your wedding due to the pandemic?

A: Never. Having our dream wedding with all of our family has always been important to us. We decided to postpone our wedding early on as regulations began to become tighter. We were lucky enough to have all …

It's My Big Day, Small Weddings Edition – Elyse + Alex

It's My Big Day, Small Weddings Edition – Elyse + Alex

Q: Did you think about canceling your wedding due to the pandemic?

A: Yes, we did. As the coronavirus started becoming a concern, the safety and health of our family and friends were foremost in our minds. In late March, we decided to postpone our wedding and left the decision of whether to have a ceremony until the date (May 23) got closer. Ultimately we decided …