The Best Wedding Vendors in Van Meter, IA

The Best Wedding Vendors in Van Meter, IA

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475 Wedding Vendors in Van Meter, IA

Andrew Hoyt Music 
  • Ceremony only
  • Starts at $500
  • Serves Van Meter, IA

Andrew Hoyt is a singer/songwriter born and raised in Des Moines IA. Andrew is a K-5 vocal music teacher and believes that arts education of every kind is vital to a well rounded education. His favored instrument is the ukulele, specifically the Hawaiian KoAloha brand, who sponsor him by providing him with their first class instruments. His musical inspirations include John Mayer, Jason Mraz, and James Taylor among others. Recently signed to Indie label Golden Bear Records, home of The Well Pennies, he is tireless in his pursuit of creating a long lasting and sustainable music career both domestically and internationally.

From GA With Love 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Fine art style
  • Serves Van Meter, IA for additional fees

Jack Wylde (they/them) (name in progress) I am an Inclusive Wedding Photographer blends fine art with authentic storytelling, creating images that feel timeless and deeply personal. Inspired by the richness of romantic paintings, I capture love with moody tones, candid moments, and creative angles. From elopements at sunrise to backyard celebrations under the stars, I celebrate all types of unions—LGBTQIA+, non-traditional, eco-friendly, and more. Whether it’s a courthouse ceremony or a handfasting in the woods, I focus on the details and emotions that make your day truly yours. Let’s turn your love story into art.

Awarded Best of Zola
From Georgia With Love was the perfect choice for our wedding photography. Their communication style was clear, relaxed, and easy, which put us at ease throughout the entire process. The quality of their work was beyond words - they captured every special moment with such care and creativity. They were a calming presence on our wedding day, ever prepared and quick to lend a hand, even helping with hair and makeup in a pinch. Their posing suggestions were amazing and unique. We're so grateful to have had this non-binary, non-intrusive ninja as part of our special day.
Annica J., 9 months ago
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Making Lab NYC 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Cinematic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Van Meter, IA for additional fees

Making Lab NYC is a elite group of creative directors who create High quality, Cinematic & Engaging Storytelling mini-movies/Photographs for our clients. We take absolute pride of all our shoots and edits. With us, you see consistency and amazing storytelling/compositions We do not outsource my work to anybody. Videography by : Martin Shin Photography by :Kero & Itten

Awarded Best of Zola
We hired Martin to do videography and Kero to do photography for our engagement shoot and they deserve 10 stars! They are so professional and creative and truly makes your vision even better than you can imagine. We were a little camera shy, but they both give you ideas and make you feel at ease. Martin is a storyteller and creates such beautiful videos. The video and the photos came out so beautiful and I couldn't be happier! I've received so many compliments on it! I highly recommend booking them.
Chelsea, 3 years ago
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Reflect Studios 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $3,000
  • Serves Van Meter, IA for additional fees

We are a collaboration of photographers and editors bringing together unique ideas and electrifying energy. We are eager and excited to work with couples on one of the most exciting days of their lives!

Mark and I are from Brooklyn, NY. We were looking for a photography company to capture our wedding day. I came across Reflect Studios online. I loved their candid style of photography. We emailed back and forth to for several weeks before we pulled the trigger. I love their work but wanted to make sure they had the same vision that Mark and I did as well. They arrived in New York the morning prior to the wedding and came to all of the pre-wedding events. Our photographer, Sian, was amazing to work with. We strayed away from the posed photographs as much as we could and let Sian photograph the day as it unfolded. Our wedding day was perfect and the images really reflect that. All of the photos that we received were absolutely beautiful.
Cassie and M., 4 years ago
Annie Lui Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Serves Van Meter, IA for additional fees
  • Offer

The rawness of emotion & human connection is what drew me into wedding and portrait photography. I am a storyteller and celebrater for the lighthearted and crazy in love. I focus on capturing authentic photographs that stand the test of time. My goal is to provide couples with one heck of an experience and images that can be cherished for a generations. One of my favorite facts about my style is that I created my own preset from scratch, and that each photo receives the dedicated time it takes to ensure that its final version is its best. The result is beautiful, sentimental photos that preserve meaningful and true-to-life moments.

Awarded Best of Zola
I will AWAYS recommend Annie Lui Photography. I’ve worked with her four times over the past five years and she’s the best! First she took my A&M Ring Day pictures. Annie captures sweet moments with my family, and even though the lighting was tricky indoors, and the outside was grey and gloomy (rainy weather), she worked her magic with edits. For Graduation, Annie was the best and super patient; she recommended where we could go around main campus to get the best shots, and ideal poses! I also worked with her for a couples shoot, which had to be my favorite session. She was extremely kind and patient with me and my boyfriend, hyping us up as we were taking photos. She worked through the Texas humidity and worked her best to get all the angles possible in Tomball. I knew Immediately we had to book her when I got Married in July of 2022. She was so professional coming down for my wedding in Rio Grande City, and handled all the ceremony pictures, family portraits and couple portraits with ease. I love that she is able to put her magic touch when it comes to editing. Her style is very soft, bright and romantic. What I appreciate the most is that she puts so much time and dedication in her editing process to make every shot perfect especially for my wedding, my family and I absolutely love looking back at the pictures Annie took on my big day. Definitely worth your time and money. I can’t wait to book her for my next occasion!
Andrea, 2 years ago
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Kloven Studio 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $2,000
  • Serves Van Meter, IA for additional fees

Sheyla and Rafael are a dynamic duo of photographers, renowned for their exceptional creativity and collaborative approach. With a shared passion for capturing moments and telling stories through their lenses, they have established themselves as a formidable force in the world of photography. Sheyla and Rafael's journey into photography began independently, but their paths converged when they discovered their mutual love for the art form. United by their vision and dedication, they decided to combine their talents and embark on an inspiring photographic journey together.

Awarded Best of Zola
We have had a great experience, we love the energy they emanate and above all their dedication to making the perfect moment. We greatly admire their relationship as a couple.
Francisca and P., 2 years ago
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Tuck-ins 

5.0

  • Caterer
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Van Meter, IA for additional fees

Tuck-ins are a roastable, Inside-Out S’more on a stick, each containing a crunchy handmade graham cracker, covered in decadent chocolate, all inside a fluffy marshmallow! Tuck-ins® are available in Classic, Cookies & Cream, and Peanut Butter! Tuck-ins can be given out as favors with guests roasting them at home over a gas or electric stove. You can even have your own roasting station at your event with TerraFlame Fire Bowls available through Tuck-ins!

Awarded Best of Zola
We arranged to have the Tuck-ins team come to our wedding to set up a table with small fire stations and Tuck-ins so that our guests could roast their own s'mores as a fun, interactive dessert. All of my guests loved them and they were also able to take some home if they wanted to save one for later. Additionally, working with the Tuck-ins team was great; they're very responsive and were even able to customize the labels on the Tuck-ins to have our names and wedding date on them. It was truly a unique part of our wedding and I think everyone enjoyed it. Highly recommend!
Kyra, 4 years ago
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3leafphotography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $250
  • Serves Van Meter, IA for additional fees

Classic meets contemporary and vibrant. Although I do all types of shoots, I specialize in wedding photography and all the beauty it has to offer. I prioritize in capturing the essential moments of your wedding to give you cherished memories to look back on for a lifetime.

There are many things I can say about Michaela and 3leafphotography but the most important is how comfortable you can be around her. She is such a kind soul and she will give you the best pictures. She’s a photo wizard and I wouldn’t have anyone else do my pictures. She knows her stuff. If you are looking for someone you can instantly connect with and feel your absolute best, you can trust her to give you that. She is an artist and like I said, I wouldn’t trust anyone else to do my pictures. I have all the confidence to tell you that she is who you want!
Shelby T., a year ago
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Pinnacle Pictures 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $2,200
  • Serves Van Meter, IA for additional fees

Hi, I'm Derik, a Houston-based Wedding Videographer with 7 years of experience capturing the beauty of weddings and elopements. I believe in the power of simplicity and cherish the world God has created. When not filming, I enjoy playing volleyball with my sisters and church friends on quiet Sundays in our local community.

Derik was awesome! He was the first of all our vendors to arrive on our special day! He was very polite, professional, and got Fantastic footage! We just received our highlight video and it was so amazing!!! We couldn’t have chosen a better videographer.
Amanda, a year ago
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Gilbert Photographer 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Classic style
  • Starts at $1,000
  • Serves Van Meter, IA for additional fees

photography is my world I have been in photography for 23 years and I try to learn more every day, photography is an art with infinite inspiration. I love photographing weddings! What makes me different from other photographers, for me every wedding is a challenge I try to be more creative and do something different. every wedding is a chapter.

Awarded Best of Zola
The man knows his job, he is very professional and respectful. He is kind and patient. He delivered on time and he keeps his words. His work is perfect. I would recommend him to others
Rosette K., 2 years ago
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AP Florals 

5.0

  • Florist
  • Starts at $2,500
  • Serves Van Meter, IA for additional fees

Several years ago to prepare for my own wedding I decided that I would do my own flowers. The end result was lovely and even now I have my own bouquet decorating my home where I can see it all the time. That decision, to create beautiful arrangements with my own hands was the beginning.

Awarded Best of Zola
AP Florals created floral pieces that exceeded my expectations for our wedding. Not only did Amber listen to what I was envisioning, but she was able to create something that made the arrangements even more beautiful than I had imagined. Working with AP Florals was one of the easiest, if not THE easiest, part of putting a wedding together from Texas. A thousand times over, worth every penny spent on AP Florals' services.
Nicole and Q., 3 years ago
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Turning the Page Photography 

5.0

  • Photographer
  • Photojournalistic style
  • Starts at $1,500
  • Serves Van Meter, IA for additional fees

Love is absolutely contagious. There's nothing better than the utter joy that comes out of sheer, honest love. Those little butterflies, happy tears, all of it, I can't get enough of it -- I shoot with my heart. My style is saturated & timeless. I want your photos to be just as beautiful today as they are when you share them 20 years from now. I'm constantly chasing beautiful light & those little moments that make day-to-day life extra special. I'm a stickler for details & hustle hard to capture every little, special moment. So, let's get coffee! I wanna hear all about what makes your love special.

As a new business in the bridal industry, we couldn't have been more pleased to team up with Zola! The images captured were stunning and showcased our gowns beautifully! Thank you for promoting our business so perfectly! Would highly recommed!
April, 4 years ago
Lauren Waldron Films 

5.0

  • Videographer
  • Storytelling style
  • Starts at $1,700
  • Serves Van Meter, IA for additional fees

No matter how big or small, the intimate moments that make up your most special day will be captured with intention. I want the memories of your day to feel emotional, authentic, and nostalgic. I vow to capture every captivating moment.

Lauren was absolutely incredible to work with and was the greatest addition on our wedding day. She went above and beyond to make our day run as smoothly as possible and was there to capture every moment in between. She captured our wedding so effortlessly and our video felt like the most perfect representation of our day, our relationship, and our love for our family and friends. Lauren truly exceeded all of our expectations and we cannot recommend her enough!
Brittany + D., 3 years ago

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