Calling all Des Moines area brides and grooms! Here’s a list of fun and unique wedding vendors to add a memorable touch to your special day. Check out all of the amazing rentals from The Wedding Trailer and keep scrolling for others!
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The Wedding Trailer: Midwest’s first capsule event concept
When we first heard about The Wedding Trailer, we were like “wow – this makes so much sense!” It’s one of those ideas with wedding decor that feels like a real life “easy button”. We love both the trailer option and the a la carte options.
Photography credit: @janessalaurenphotography
Selecting, planning and buying decor for your event is stressful and expensive. The Wedding Trailer has completely streamlined and removed the overwhelming decision making process for event & wedding decor. A capsule event takes the same concept as capsule wardrobes, but applies it to event decor! It uses a collection of curated and essential premium decor items to create effortlessly beautiful events.
Photography credits (in order left to right): @sailorbreezphoto, @jamietobinphoto
How it works:
1. You select from highly curated, pre-defined decor collections that match your wedding vibe or theme. You get access to 200+ decor items for one affordable price, plus additional decor items and signature rentals at a discounted ‘member’ price.
2. They design all your decor moments based on your vision, guest count, venue and more. While we provide capsule packages, your wedding deserves to be more than a template! Every design and plan is customized to create a look that’s completely and uniquely you.
3. You set up according to your decor plan and step-by-step set up guide. Each decor rental package comes with: A full decor design plan with realistic mock-ups and a detailed set-up guide to show you (or your designated set-up person/coordinator) exactly how the decor can be used and installed.
Photography Credit: @nicolelaingphoto
There’s also opportunities to rent ” a la carte” pieces for events such as this signature Chandelier Hook rental. Look at how gorgeous that is for any event! It seems like the “hottest” new take on wedding decor that we’ve seen locally lately and we’re excited about it.
Shop all of The Wedding Trailer’s collections and packages.
Here are some more fun + unique ideas.
The Good Co. DSM
Photography credits in order: @morganmoonphotography, @sagecollectivedsm,@jasontcrocker, @ivoryandbliss, @shelbysawyer.photo, @nicolelaingphoto, @nataliaoharaphoto_, @laurawillsphotography
If you’re looking to spice up your wedding with something special, you might want to check out The Good Co. The Good Co. is a luxury rental company based in Des Moines, focusing on all things charming and unique.
The Good Co. launched in September of 2020 with their ’68 VW bus that doubles as a photo booth on wheels. The bus (who they named Piper) is an eye-catching mint green with a custom built wooden interior. When Piper comes to a wedding, guests get a photo booth experience as they hop in the back of the bus, strike a pose, and the photo strips are written on the spot.
After launching Piper the photo bus, owner Katie Allgood knew she was just getting started. Katie recognized that there were unique wedding rentals and experiences that people had available to them on the coasts, but not here in Iowa. In 2021 she expanded the company to offer an array of rentals to help clients bring their Pinterest dreams to reality.
On Site + Live Screen Printing for Wedding Favors
Did you know that The Side Garage can come to your wedding or wedding-related event and print customized t-shirts, sweatshirts, posters or tote bags on site with your guests? This is a fun, hands on way to give out wedding favors or thank you presents for a wedding party. Since each event is unique, they don’t have cookie cutter pricing. They do, however, have various packages available to help us cater to your needs based on quantity needed, style of product or print, and how products are purchased. Find out more here.
Late Night Snacks or Sweet Cocktail Hour Munchies
Looking for a fun snack to offer your guests? Look no further than Waffles + Whip. This horse trailer turned food trailer is the perfect, unexpected surprise at your special day. Whether you want to serve these at a bridal shower, rehearsal dinner for dessert, or late night snack for your guest, this is an adorable addition to your big day that your guests will remember!
Intimate Picnic and Seating Arrangements
We just adore Sister, Sister Picnics for any occasion. Hit these sisters up for a beautiful, elegant way to add additional seating to your wedding reception, bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, or even bachelorette! Akilah and Natasha will ask you a few questions about your vision, color scheme, and vibe. They’ll take it from there to bring absolute magic to your space. You can take our word for it. Sister, Sister Picnics helped us pull off a surprise backyard birthday party last year.
Rolling Bar on Tap
Is the Good Co. DSM’s “Roxy” booked on the day of your event? ? There are other rolling bars popping up in the Des Moines are too, like The Rolling Social Club. Elevate your event with this unique bar service and help this local entrepreneur get the wedding season kicked off on the right foot.
It’s engagement 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.
