Thank you so much for the beautiful oak serving board! We can’t wait to use it during the many dinner parties you’ll be invited to this winter. Looking forward to celebrating with you at our wedding!

For a kitchen gift you received before your wedding

How did you know we were dreaming of those crystal champagne flutes?! They’re by far the most beautiful glasses in our home and we’ve never felt fancier. You’ll have to come over soon so we can toast to you! So excited to see you in June.

For drinkware you received before your wedding

We had a blast dancing the night away with you at our wedding. We also can’t thank you enough for the espresso maker. Our mornings have never been brighter! We can’t wait to see you in Austin next month… all caffeinated up!

For a coffee gift you received after your wedding

Where have you been hiding those killer dance moves? Thank you so much for rocking out at our wedding. And we absolutely love our new cast iron skillet and cookbook! We’re already cooking up a storm. Hope to see you soon in New York!

For cookware you received after your wedding

Thank you so much for the beer-brewing kit! We hope to be sipping backyard IPAs with you in no time. We missed you at the wedding, but know you were there in spirit. Can’t wait to see you when we’re back from our honeymoon!

For a gift-giver who couldn’t come to your wedding

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Pictured and listed below are things to do near the hotels in downtown Des Moines. 

Additionally, if you have a car, we have created a list of things to do in Greater Des Moines and the rest of Iowa.

This link is for a Google Map of wider Iowa with things to eat, see and do. Unfortunately Zola won't allow us to link to the map so you've gotta go old school. Please copy and paste into your browser: https://tinyurl.com/3ty7zy5a

Map of Things to Do in Wider Iowa

Go-to destination if you're wanting Cajun (New Orleans) food.

Food - Buzzard Billy’s

Make sure you don't have plans after if you have a proper meal here as you'll need to lie down. If you want something quick, check out their Cereal Milkshakes.

Food - Zombie Burger + Drink Lab

Alton Brown, on Best Thing I Ever Ate, picked the Crab Rangoon as his favorite dish.

Food - Fong's Pizza

Breakfast pizza is a must. Also worth trying their taco pizza.

Food - Casey's General Store

Beer-hall with 99 taps featuring Iowa craft beers.

Drink - The Iowa Taproom

Event - Downtown Des Moines Farmers Market

Shopping - RAYGUN

Some great home decor and general thrift finds. Beware, not everything can fit in your suitcase.

Shopping - West End Architectural Salvage

Sculpture Park that's perfect for a nice stroll to work off your meals.

Sight - Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Pop by to see our capitol building which featured in the movie The Experiment with Adrien Brody.

Sight - Iowa State Capitol

Beautiful gardens, perfect for a leisurely afternoon.