{ Ask Cynthia }: Real Weddings | Peri & Billy, Part II

Yesterday, we shared with you some of Peri & Billy's wedding photos from Lindsay's Photography. Here are more photos from their reception and decor! [All photos courtesy of Lindsay's Photography, unless otherwise noted].

Their reception was held at Zart1312, downtown Des Moines, which has tall storefront windows looking out onto one of the main streets. You can spot the bride in the window if you look closely!

Peri's sister and maid of honor, Erin giving her toast.

The groom's cake was a complete surprise for Billy - Peri had the bakery create a Butterfinger and Diet Coke shaped cake, as they are Billy's favorite!

Peri and Billy's colors were dark purple, silver, and black. We used a zebra-print settee for the King and Queen seating for a modern flair.

| image courtesy of Carlyn Kuchan |

Their cake was done by Let Them Eat Cake, and it was absolutely delicious! There were only a few pieces left over - the guests loved it! The square and round alternating tiers gave this cake a very elegant and modern feel.

| image courtesy of Carlyn Kuchan |

Zart has very tall ceilings, so we created large trees to give the room height.

| photo courtesy of Carlyn Kuchan |

The escort card table was dripping in crystals - after all the guests were seated, we turned this table into the favor table:

| photo courtesy of Carlyn Kuchan |

We created two modern lounges in the upstairs area with photos of Peri & Billy on the easels and photos of their parents and grandparents in the frames on the bookshelves. Guests had a great time looking at the photos!