How & When Should I RSVP?
Please click on the RSVP tab and type in your name. All invited guests in your party with appear here to mark as "attending".
When is the RSVP Deadline?
Please RSVP by May 1, 2026. All RSVPs received after this date will be marked as declining; we will be sending final headcount to our vendors following this deadline.
Are Kids Invited?
While we love your children, we have decided to keep our wedding and reception an adults-only event. We encourage you to use this evening as a date night!
Can I Bring a Guest?
We unfortunately cannot accommodate additional guests. We are only able to accommodate those guests formally invited on your wedding invitation. Thank you for understanding!
What is the Dress Code?
We'd love to see our family and friends dressed up on our big day. Dress code is semi-formal attire - black dresses and suits preferred. No jeans please!
What Time Should I Arrive at The Ceremony?
The ceremony will begin promptly at 4:00pm. We encourage you to arrive at 3:30pm and enjoy the string quartet! Cocktails, dinner, and dancing will follow at The Tea Room.
Where Can I Park?
For the ceremony, there will be no direct parking in from of the Sylvan Amphitheater. Guests are encouraged to park at the Des Moines Art Center or by the pool down 45th St. There will be a trolley provided to take guests from designated stops at these places to the Sylvan Ampitheater before the ceremony and back to their cars post-ceremony. The Tea Room (Cocktail Hour and Reception) is downtown Des Moines and has options for parking garages near by. We also encourage you to utilize Uber/Lyft or carpooling since parking may be limited.
What if I Don't RSVP in Time?
If you do not RSVP by May 1, 2026, you will be marked as "not attending". We would love celebrating with you, however, we have to provide an exact guest count to our vendors and cannot accept late RSVP's.