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Saturday

British Colonial Photo Shoot

I was asked to decorate for a retirement party a few weeks ago at the Hotel Ft. Des Moines in downtown Des Moines. This hotel has been closed for renovations, so being able to get into this historic building to decorate is a cause for celebration. Our theme was a British Colonial look, since this would work well with all of the natural wood and brass touches in the lobby.

Not to be a wasteful worker with a great opportunity, I rounded up a great group of professionals for an impromptu photo shoot hours before the party started. When the fabulous Dreamstate Photography sent me these pics, I knew that I wanted to share them as soon as possible.

Friday

Salisbury House & Gardens Photo Shoot

May 9 | Dreamstate Photography | by Cynthia
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When you get a group of talented artists together, one designer with a specific idea and an historic home filled with beautiful artifacts and an amazing staff, you end up with perfection! Our recent photo shoot at the Salisbury House and Gardens located in downtown Des Moines was nothing short of magic. This gorgeous Tudor, Gothic and Carolean style manor home, was built by cosmetic magnate Carl Weeks and his wife, Edith Van Slyke Weeks, between 1923 and 1928. It is beautiful beyond description and lovingly preserved by a concerned staff and foundation that clearly love what they do.
Even though the grounds and common rooms are hosts to many events and weddings, our photo shoot explored the more intimate areas of the house that many people do not often see. Because of that fact alone, we are thrilled to be posting pictures in future blogs from the three photographers that participated in this amazing afternoon.

The following pictures are from Dreamstate Photography.

Monday

February Loves

Feb 3 | What are we up to this week? | by Cynthia
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The forecast is not sounding good for the week - snow, cold and more cold, so we are taking advantage of the white beauty to get caught up in the office: bridal shows, proposals, websites; the work is plentiful! I have to confess that I could enjoy a few days of uninterrupted work and a chance to get caught up. As any Event Designer/Wedding Planner will tell you, time is a precious commodity that we never take for granted.

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Our first Preferred Bridal Show of the season will find us this Sunday, February 9th at the Quality Inn & Suites in Ames, IA from Noon - 2:30 pm. This is our fourth year in Ames with wonderful vendors that truly understand the meaning of quality, professional service. Pure Bridal from Ames will be hosting our fashion show. Gorgeous gowns and models will grace the runway as they show the latest designer gowns.

The gang from Vintage Love, Rentals and annessi will be partnering with Party Time from Ames and Scratch Cupcakery for a unique dessert station that you won't want to miss!

Absolute Music will greet you with great music and Special Events, LLC will make sure that you have a cup of hot tea to warm you as enjoy other munchies and goodies that we have waiting for you.

Couples will have a chance to win a prize every 1/2 hour, a chance for a Grand Prize Bag and Goodie Bags to gift to the first 50 brides that attend the show. This is a show you don't want to miss!

For more information or to pre-register for faster entrance to the show, visit:

www.preferredbridalshow.com

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Even though Punxsutawney saw his shadow for another 6 weeks of winter, we can start spring now with these gorgeous images sure to inspire your own lovely weddings to come.

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