Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors:
See all the vendors we LUST for, that can help you with your big day!
Attire, Jewelry, & Accessories
01 — Wedding Gown
GOLD // Rosalie
SILVER // Schaffer's Bridal | BRONZE // Modern Dress
02 — Tuxedo
GOLD // Skeffington’s Formal Wear
SILVER // Men’s Wearhouse | BRONZE // Halberstadt's
03 — Suit
GOLD // Skeffington’s Formal Wear
SILVER // Men’s Wearhouse | BRONZE // Halberstadt's
04 — Wedding Party Attire – Dresses
(Tie) GOLD // Modern Dress | GOLD // Rosalie
SILVER // David's Bridal | BRONZE // Weddings by Design
05 — Additional Attire - Rehearsal, Parties, Lingerie, or Special Attire
GOLD // Von Maur
SILVER // Dillard's | BRONZE // Modern Dress
06 — Alterations or Dress Preservation
GOLD // Glorious Alterations
SILVER // KN Custom Sewing | BRONZE // Busy Bee Tailor
07 — Accessories
GOLD // Von Maur
SILVER // Modern Dress | BRONZE // Josephs Jewelers
08 — Engagement Ring Jeweler
GOLD // Josephs Jewelers
SILVER // Anglo Diamond | BRONZE // Kay Jewelers
09 — Wedding Band Jeweler
GOLD // Josephs Jewelers
SILVER // Anglo Diamond | BRONZE // Helzberg Diamonds
Beauty & Health
10 — Hair Salon, Stylist or Barber
GOLD // Hello Darlin' Glam
SILVER // LM Hair & Makeup | BRONZE // Blush Parlour & Co.
11 — Makeup Artist or Salon
GOLD // Hello Darlin' Glam
SILVER // LM Hair & Makeup | BRONZE // After Glow Pro Studio
12 — Nail Salon
GOLD // Premier Nail Bar
SILVER // Stiletto Nails & Lashes | BRONZE (Tie) // Oscar Nail Bar | BRONZE (Tie)// Pon Nail Spa
13 — Spa – Facial, Skincare, Massage
GOLD // Coachlight Clinic & Spa
SILVER // East Village Spa | BRONZE (Tie) // Beautifully You Esthetics | BRONZE (Tie) // Koch & Carlisle Plastic Surgery & Spa
14 — Tanning Salon
GOLD // Tanique
SILVER // Bronze515 | BRONZE // Glow On Girl Beauty
15 — Fitness, Health, & Wellness
GOLD // Lifetime Fitness
SILVER // Planet Fitness | BRONZE (Tie) // Elite Edge Transformation Center | BRONZE (Tie) // Power Life Yoga - Downtown Studio
Food & Drink
16 — Catering
GOLD // Lidderdale Country Store
SILVER // Great Caterers of Iowa | BRONZE // Whatcha Smokin? BBQ + Brew
17 — Wedding Cake
GOLD // Molly's Cupcakes
SILVER // Crème | BRONZE // Glorious Desserts
18 — Wedding Dessert
GOLD // Molly's Cupcakes
SILVER // Nothing Bundt Cakes | BRONZE // Crème
19 — Drinks / Bartending
GOLD // Apres Bar Co.
SILVER // Your Private Bar | BRONZE (Tie) // Sips In Motion | BRONZE (Tie) // Tipsy Wildflower
20 — Mobile Bartending
GOLD // Apres Bar Co.
SILVER // Your Private Bar | BRONZE // Sips In Motion
Stationery, Rentals, Floral, & Planning
21 — Florist
GOLD // The English Rose
SILVER // Boesen The Florist | BRONZE // CamBam Custom Floral
22 — Wedding Planner
GOLD // White Willow Events
SILVER // Jade + Ivy Events | BRONZE // Simply Stunning Events
23 — Day of Wedding Coordination
GOLD // White Willow Events
SILVER // Jade + Ivy Events | BRONZE // Simply Stunning Events
24 — Wedding Show or Planning Event
GOLD // Des Moines Wedding Show
SILVER // Forever In Love: Des Moines Bridal Show | BRONZE // Pella Wedding Extravaganza
25 — Decor, Set Up, and Rentals
GOLD // White Willow Events
SILVER // Budget Bride Iowa | BRONZE (TIE) // Monarch Events | BRONZE (TIE) // The English Rose
26 — Transportation Rental
GOLD // Bus Guys
SILVER // 515 Party Bus | BRONZE // Majestic Limo & Coach
27 — Wedding Invitations
GOLD // Jordan Design Co.
SILVER // Invited DSM | BRONZE (Tie) // Humble Hands | BRONZE (Tie) // TandemHart Paperie
28 — Calligraphy
GOLD // Humble Hands
SILVER // Ink & Oak Calligraphy | BRONZE (Tie) // Anna Frederick | BRONZE (Tie) // Laura Ellefson Designs
Ceremony, Reception, & Party Locations
29 — Historical or Religious Venue
GOLD // The Tea Room
SILVER // Surety Hotel | BRONZE // The Rollins Mansion
30 — Modern or Contemporary Venue
GOLD // 1868 Farmhouse
SILVER // Toast | BRONZE // The Monroe
31 — Barn or Rural Venue
GOLD // 1868 Farmhouse
SILVER // Red Acre Barn | BRONZE // Alta House Event Center
32 — Winery, Brewery, or Bar Venue
GOLD // Red Acre Barn
SILVER // The Iowa Taproom | BRONZE // Jasper Winery
33 — Country Club Venue
GOLD // Glen Oaks Country Club
SILVER // The Clubhouse at Talons | BRONZE // Hyperion Field Club
34 — Outdoor Venue
GOLD // 1868 Farmhouse
SILVER // Red Acre Barn | BRONZE // Alta House Event Center
35 —Hotel as a Venue
GOLD // Surety Hotel
SILVER // Hotel Fort Des Moines | BRONZE // Gateway Hotel & Conference Center
36 — Hotel for Guests’ Stay
GOLD // Surety Hotel
SILVER // Hotel Fort Des Moines | BRONZE // Gateway Hotel & Conference Center
37 — Rehearsal Dinner or Wedding Shower Location
(Tie) GOLD // The Iowa Taproom | GOLD // Rose Farm
SILVER // Fresko | BRONZE // District 36 Wine Bar & Grille
38 — Officiant
GOLD // Vows and Vibes
SILVER // DJ DAS Entertainment | BRONZE // Forever and Ever, I Do!
Travel, Music, Photography, & Videography
39- Ceremony Music
GOLD // DJ DAS Entertainment
SILVER // The Sound Doctor DJ & Photobooth | BRONZE // JM3 DJ's & Productions
40 – Reception Music
GOLD // DJ DAS Entertainment
SILVER //JM3 DJ's & Productions | BRONZE // The Sound Doctor DJ & Photobooth
41 — Photography
GOLD // Shelby Sawyer Photography
SILVER // Jason Thomas Crocker Photography | BRONZE // Everlasting Photo
42 — Videography
GOLD // The Proper Collective
SILVER // Masterson Media | BRONZE // Twelve One & Co
43 — Photo Booth
GOLD // SnapXP
SILVER (Tie) // A Special Event DJ | SILVER (Tie) // Complete Weddings + Events | BRONZE // VIPIowa
44 — Boudoir Photography
GOLD // Elaina Rose Boudoir
SILVER // Everlasting Photo | BRONZE // Allie Lou Photography
45 — Live Portrait Painter
GOLD // Fruited Paint Co
SILVER // Humble Hands | BRONZE // Suz Live Paints
46 — Travel Agent Services
GOLD // Good Trip, A Travel Co.
SILVER // TBD Travel Services | BRONZE (Tie) // All About Travel | BRONZE (Tie) // Allied Travel
2026 Vendor Choice Award Winner
The Vendor Choice Award is voted on by wedding professionals to honor one of our own for their talent and drive to be a leader in this community.
CONGRATULATIONS …
Ben Lochard
SnapXP
Genuine kindness, tireless generosity, and an unmistakable team-first spirit. This wedding professional brings warmth, professionalism, and positivity into every room — always showing up for clients and fellow vendors alike. Built from the ground up, their passion project reflects the care, creativity, and pride they pour into every detail. They make the wedding community stronger simply by being part of it, truly embodying the heart of what this award represents.
