The French Way Building

Wedding and Reception Celebration

Wedding

While we love your kids, this will be a baby/kiddo free wedding. This is to keep the vibes as easy going as possible and give parents a break. Also karaoke is happening at the reception so start practicing

Our Wedding

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Q + A

Wear whatever makes you feel super hot!Photo below is our color palette - inspired by Venus.

Dress Code

Located in the heart of downtown Des Moines.On-site dining includes Mulberry Street Tavern, The Surety Coffee Bar, and The Surety Lounge Please book by September 16, 2026 Rates: King $199 / 2 Queens $239 per night. Parking: $35 day self-parking, $45 valet, or city parking $1 hour on 6th &amp; Mulberry, and 5th &amp; Walnut Location is less than 4 miles from the ceremony venue

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

Hotel located in the heart of downtown Des Moines, includes fine dining at Proudfoot &amp; Bird restaurant, as well as Hobnob Coffee and Wine Bar. Book before September 16, 2026 King bed $229, 2 Queen beds $259 $38 valet parking or self-park in the Nationwide garage, 1100 Walnut Street $10 per day Less than 4 miles from wedding venue

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

Travel

STOP BY SOME OF OUR FAVORITE PLACES: Our Places:The University Library CafeOur go-to Saturday morning breakfast dive(Order the "Meg-mosa".. hehe)Alpine Tap (Say hi to our girl Aislinn behind the bar)Lachele's Fine Foods and The Fitz (Best burgers in town)Lynn's on Merle HayGT Motorcycle Bar (Meet us at the window) Dinner Worthy Restaurants:Eatery ALucky LotusHarbinger801 Chophouse (Get a Trune martini)Simon's (Italian, family owned) East Village Favorites:Locust TapThe Blazing Saddle (GAY!)The ContraryMARNE - clothingKIN - crystalsssssThe Dust Collective - vintageZombie BurgerErnie's BoondockSecret Admirer

Things To Do:Downtown Des Moines Farmers' Market Saturday morning from 8 - noon. Rated as one of the best farmers' market in the nation. Gray's Lake ParkTake a run or walk around the 1.9-mile paved trail encircling the lake West End Architectural SalvageMulti-story warehouse in downtown filled with vintage pieces and unique upcycled home decor. Famous location of the HGTV show West End Salvage. Historic Valley Junction - West Des MoinesCharming, century-old railroad district with brick storefronts, antique shops, boutiques, galleries, and restaurants

Meg & Peyton

Meg & Peyton

Dress Code

SEMI-FORMAL