My husband and I used Shoots and Sounds for our wedding-- and the experience was great! From our…read moreinitial meeting to even after the wedding, Anthony and Gina have been nothing but wonderful! When we met them both, we immediately knew we wanted them to do our wedding. It was the combo deal that did us in. We were getting all the photos that I could possibly want plus the choice of fun and music for the wedding and reception. We loved all of the ideas and they definitely understood and loved all of ours. This was very important to us because we knew that Anthony would be controlling the flow of the entire night. Also important that Gina get the fun photos and quick and painless family photos that we wanted. We had multiple meetings and much communication back and forth til we were satisfied of what we wanted. Anthony and Gina really did most of the work with just a little guidance from us. Even in emails I received from prior to the wedding, they were just as excited for our wedding as we were- which I loved. I also loved that we could go online and select the music prior to the event at our leisure plus veto also music ahead of times. Gina ran the camera and got in the most important pictures that I was looking for. There's not much that I can say about the actual wedding day besides that it was absolutely amazing and perfect! Cant say enough how smooth everything went from family photos to the fun of the reception. The music, the lights, everything! I would recommend using Shoots and Sounds for any event! :)

They were wonderful at our wedding, did a GREAT job, always willing and open to try out our ideas,…read morehelpful in offering suggestions, and professional in the way they carried it out. Would 100% recommend, and 5 stars do not seem to be enough.

When planning our micro-wedding, photography was one of our top priorities. Haverlee did not…read moredisappoint. She is one of the easiest going people to be around and will lower the stress on your big day. If you are looking for someone kind, fun, and talented to capture pictures you'll love looking at.... Haverlee is the photographer for you.

Lance was our photographer for a special anniversary dinner that we had for my in-laws. He was…read moreextremely professional and his photos were everything that we were looking for. In one hour, we were able to get pictures with grandparents, cousins, individual families and many other combinations. Lance was able to go at the pace that we needed and had a great attitude with many ideas. For an on-site photographer, it was money well spent. He communicated a week before our event and again a few days before the event to confirm our times.

TL; DR: This is a great place for a wedding. Food is really good and the service was great as well!…read more I visited the Tea Room for a wedding and it was amazing. From the food to the service, I was amazed. The space itself felt very open and never crowded. I also loved the outdoor space aka the balcony's - it had a great view!

Came here for a wedding reception. The venue was decorated perfectly for the wedding reception and…read morethe food was amazing. There were two bars in the venue to order drinks from. No outside drinks were allowed. The view from the balconies were gorgeous of downtown Des Moines. Very upscale and classy. Great place to have a party or reception. Highly recommend.

The Most Magical Flower Crown I've Ever Seen!!…read more Wildflower DSM created the flower crown of my dreams. It was vibrant, whimsical, and completely breathtaking--exactly what I envisioned and so much more. The blend of bold colors, soft wildflowers, and unique textures came together in a way that felt effortlessly beautiful and totally "me." I truly felt like a goddess wearing it. It held up perfectly from morning to night and made me feel confident, joyful, and radiant. It wasn't just an accessory--it became a statement piece that tied my whole look together and made me feel incredibly special. If you're looking for a florist who understands artistry, intention, and individuality, Wildflower DSM is it. I'll never forget how I felt wearing that crown--pure magic.

As an Events Business I would not recommend Wildflower. Unless you have an easy turnkey event. They…read moredisplay very few of the best practices for putting on an event. Smiles and improvisations without anticipation and execution excellence simply do not cut it. In the case of the event hosted at my home - overall an audience pleaser. But not behind the scenes or in the details. Do not count on them for budget management. They allowed a tent floor installation that led to falls and broken glass. They left areas unprepared for guests. They wasted money on displays that fizzled or flopped. They had no response to rain besides - "Do you have a Swiffer we can borrow." The event happening over a large space included no communications (standard practice). They were asked to solve for safety on steps and dropped the ball. Use them for pretty flower arrangements but not to arrange lifetime events. Too much risk. Not value for money.

Lon is very personable as a photographer, and enjoys what he is doing, which creates a very…read moreenjoyable atmosphere for the photo setting. He did a wonderful job with our son whom has challenges, being able to capture his personality which is very difficult to do for any photos. Lons ability to bring out the genuine spirit of an individuals personality is a gift, and how he uses his creativity in the finishing touches the graphics simply amazing. He took both of our sons senior photos. We highly recommend his studio for your photos, if you are looking for a keep sake and professional photo shoot. Well worth the investment. Thank you Lon for the pictures!!

Great Experience! We are absolutely thrilled with our daughter's senior pictures! Lon, the…read morephotographer, knew just how to have her pose so that the pictures looked amazing and were very natural and unique! The ordering process was smooth and the service from the rest of the staff made the whole experience very enjoyable!

We first approached Vintage Love Rentals hoping to rent a few gorgeous sofas and seating options…read morefor a tiny wedding ceremony. Little did we know we would meet Cynthia--who would end up styling our wedding, providing florals, and making sure all of important details of our wedding day were tended to. Cynthia is a believer in love and will instantly make you feel at peace. We are so grateful for the great lengths she went to in building us a fireplace mantle! At each step in the planning, Cynthia and her team impressed us.

If I could leave negative stars I would. Cynthia is truly one of the most unprofessional people in…read morethe industry. Her contracts only protect her and not you (even though she made a point to tell me otherwise multiple times on the phone when she failed to show up). She failed to change the date on my contract thus not showing up on the date even though in February she had acknowledged the set up dates. Day of my wedding my mother spoke with her to try to get any leadership to still try to make my day come together and my mom ended having to comfort HER as she cried on the phone. Now she doesn't event have the decency or respect to email me back as she has not followed through with HER contract. Please dont make the same mistake I did by trusting her with my day, if something happens she only looks out for herself and doesn't care about the bride.

Maggie responded immediately when I contacted her. I needed some professional pictures for a Hall…read moreof Fame event. Maggie did an outstanding job, not only with the color and contrast of the pictures, but also making me feel comfortable and natural while she worked. Thank you so much, Maggie

Maggie is such an amazing photographer and wonderful to work with! She is also such an amazing…read moreperson! She really makes the experience memorable!! I first hired her to do some family photos as a birthday gift to my mom and now I have her booked for my maternity photos, new born photos, and a milestone photo package (3, 6, 9 months, and 1 year) for our soon to be little one! She also did a surprise session for my "Little sister" who is our family's exchange student from the Ukraine before she went home and the photos are stunning!!! Our family photos have come out beautifully as well! I can't wait to get more pictures from her! She is super creative and gets some amazing candid photos as well as beautiful posed photos. Her prices are super reasonable for all that you get! I'm so happy to have found a great photographer in the area who is such a joy to work with!!! She is such a kind person and really adds your personality into the photos!