September 30, 2023
Please RSVP by August 23, 2023.
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church 1906 Sycamore St, Granger, IA 50109
Hotel Fort Des Moines 1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
We have blocked rooms at the hotel in which the reception is being held. Please go to the 'Travel' section of our website to find additional info.
The short answer is, no, you don't! However, we carefully created our guest list to include all our loved ones that we'd like to be there with us on this extremely special day. And while we can't wait to celebrate with everyone, the ceremony is what means most to us. So for that reason we would greatly appreciate if everyone prioritized attending the ceremony just as much as the reception.
We are requesting semi formal/cocktail attire.
Please only bring a date if you have an allotted "plus one" on your invitation. Unfortunately, we are confined to a strict guest count.
Due to limited numbers, children are only invited if specifically named on the invitation.
The ceremony begins promptly at 2pm. We are holding a cocktail hour at the hotel from 5:30-6:30. Reception goes from 6:30-10:30. Please see the 'Schedule' section of our website for additional details.
There is a parking lot located on site at the ceremony location. Street parking is also available. The hotel offers $33 valet parking or you can opt for a third party lot located directly behind the hotel.
Open bar will be provided throughout the cocktail hour and reception. Three passed hor d'oeuvres will be available during cocktail hour. Dinner will include a salad and entree.
Honey Soy Chicken: mashed potato, charred brussel sprouts and apples, honey soy glaze Hunter Ranch Pork Loin: spaetzle, braised greens, seasonal fruit mostarda Garganelli: preserved tomato, roast garlic, shaved squash, breadcrumbs, parmigiano-reggiano
Please text Jocelann at 515-657-3965 to let her know your concerns so we can address the situation.
We are opting for an unplugged ceremony so we ask that you refrain from any photo or video taking during that time. We have hired a professional photographer whom we trust entirely to capture these moments.
We have created a guide to Des Moines including some of mine and Tom's favorite places! You can find that on the 'Travel' section of our website. Reach out to Jocelann directly at 515-657-3965 for specific reccomendations!
We do! We are registered at Crate & Barrel and Amazon. You can also find our registry on the 'Registry' tab of our website.
Your presence is present enough, but should you wish to bring a gift to our wedding, there will be a designated gift table outside the reception hall for your convenience as well as a card box. You may also have your gift shipped to our address: 1740 NE Gateway Ct. #216 Grimes, IA 50111
No transportation will be provided throughout our wedding weekend. Addresses to ceremony and reception locations are listed on the 'Schedule' tab of our wedding website. Rideshare apps are available for usage in Des Moines. If you do not plan to stay at the hotel after the reception, PLEASE arrange for a safe ride home.
We recommend arriving to the ceremony 15-30 minutes before our 2pm start time. This allows time for chit chat and for everyone to find their seats. Doors to the church will close and the ceremony will begin promptly at 2pm.
Aside from our Saturday wedding events, we invite guests to join us Sunday morning 8:30-10:00am for 'Breakfast Bites with the Newlyweds'. More information can be found on the 'Schedule' tab of our wedding website.