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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Shea

Claribel & Brandon

We appreciate your travel to Des Moines for our special day. Please check out some of the things we enjoy doing in our heartfelt town.

This Des Moines charm marks the spot where Brandon and Claribel celebrated their first year anniversary as beaus. The food and wine choices are exquisite.

Alba Restaurant

Right in the heart of Des Moines lies this charming pizza place. Must say we are obsessed with the Crab Rangoon pizza (we're not lying).

Fong's Pizza

The East Village is a nice spot filled with shopping, food and drink locations. One of the most unique spaces in the East Village is the Up-down barcade where you can enjoy drinks and classic arcade games.

Up-Down

The Blazing Saddle is the oldest gay bar in Des Moines and was featured in Ellen Page's Gaycation series. Check this place out, its one of our favorite places to be during Pride and the drinks are loaded good.

the Blazing Saddle

Best martini bar in town. The 2 for 1 Wednesday deal cannot be beat!

Lift

Just a cool place to get cool drinks and eat cool food.

Royal Mile

Take a stroll around the park if the weather allows. It's quite the view and a great spot to catch your Pokemon, or so I've heard.

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

A great place for the family, with an $8 admission you can see the coolest plants.