Welcome to the wedding column. Whether you’re just engaged (congrats!), starting to plan, or just a really great friend, we’ll be bringing you special wedding content from here on out. Just click on the “wedding” tag to see all articles. Have a question for the DSMG team or have a guide recommendation? Let us know.


Written by Jackie Hunter, DSMG Contributor

Whether you call them event planners, wedding coordinators or something else entirely, these timeline gurus can be a real lifesaver when planning your nuptials. If you’re looking for some extra help on the big day or throughout the entire process, there’s a wedding package out there for you. Here are five planners in the Des Moines area that you should check out.

Yours Truly

If your style can best be described as “boho chic” then Yours Truly Wedding and Events is the planning service for you. Camrynn Parks, the face behind Yours Truly, is a Certified Timeline Genius and Member of Bridal Society. Camrynn’s motivation is to celebrate your unique love by paying close attention to the small (and big!) meaningful details leaving you free to just enjoy the day.

Mostly Becky

Mostly Becky is a nationwide wedding planning service consisting of a team of five planners spanning six states – including Iowa! Their mission is to give couples a stress-free wedding experience. The team at Mostly Becky has planned over 700 weddings and with more than decade’s worth of experience, they are well versed in handling anything that might come their way.

Make It Happen Events

If you love watching “The Home Edit” and to-do lists make you giddy, Gina at Make It Happen Events is the planner you want to work with! She has over ten years experience and earned a gold award in both the “Wedding Planner” and “Day of Wedding Coordination” categories this year at the Central Iowa Wedding Choice Awards. Gina’s super power? Organization.

White Willow Events

Taylor Boesen, owner of White Willow Events, and her team of consultants are truly passionate about their clients. They are here to listen to you, take care of your needs, keep you on budget, and turn your wedding vision into a wedding reality. Their goal is to ensure your big day is everything you’ve ever dreamed of and more!

Dawn ’til Dusk

Dawn ‘til Dusk has made a splash on the wedding scene in its first year! At the 2022 Central Iowa Wedding Choice Awards the growing team at Dawn ‘til Dusk won a bronze award in the “Day of Wedding Coordination” category. If you’re looking for someone to take charge, handle vendor communications, and keep your special day running smoothly, Sam is your girl!


It’s wedding season! 💍

Don’t worry. This is NOT the end of our wedding content. Whether you’re celebrating your engagement, finishing the final touches of wedding planning, or just daydreaming, we’ve working on all the content you’d need to help making wedding planning in Des Moines easier. Check out all of our current live wedding articles at the link below.