Please note that the time of our wedding has changed. Our ceremony will be starting at 2:00pm.

Deviney & Travis

Saturday, May 24, 2025 • Des Moines, IA
8 Days To Go!

Please note that the time of our wedding has changed. Our ceremony will be starting at 2:00pm.

Deviney & Travis

Saturday, May 24, 2025 • Des Moines, IA
8 Days To Go!

I would also recommend St. Kilda and Bubba for breakfast downtown for a more upscale brunch option. Great places for coffee include Smokey row and Northern Vessel.

Des Moines Wedding Weekend

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Welcome to the greatest city in the universe! ✨

Thank you for coming!

Those who know me know that I never give up an opportunity to talk about how cool Iowa is. They also know that I always familiarize myself quite well with the local food scenes in the cities in which I live. I’m a foodie with FOMO (fear of missing out). It seems only right that the “things to do” section of this website is twice the size of all the others.

As we will be busy with other activities for our ✨wedding✨, I have left suggestions below of where to go and what to get at some of my favorite places!

If you have any questions, I’m dying to give you more information. Please reach out and tell me what you did afterwards!

Des Moines Farmer's Market

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Court Ave Des Moines IA 50309

The Farmer’s market takes over the streets of Des Moines with hundreds of vendors every Saturday Morning! There are countless breakfast choices, coffee, flowers, fresh produce, food trucks, art, and Knick knacks! We love the farmer’s market!

7am- noon

Confluence Brewing

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1235 Thomas Beck Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315
Great beer and outdoor patio just off the bike path! Bikes for rent downtown all around Des Moines if you’re looking for the true Des Moines experience!
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Exile Brewing

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1514 Walnut St Des Moines IA 50309
Exile is one of our favorite restaurants and breweries! The Hannah Hefeweizen is great and so is the Ruthie! I recommend the truffle fries, burgers, and last but certainly not least, the the chicken bites. Enjoy!

Rita's Cantina

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401 SE 5th St Des Moines IA 50309
Home of the queso and margarita flights! Yes, flights. Highly recommend checking it out. Fun atmosphere with a patio!

Secret Admirer

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110 SW 5th St Des Moines IA 50309
Cocktail bar with a patio right by Court Ave where the farmers market is held! Great drinks and a cute atmosphere.

El Bait Shop

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200 SW 2nd St Des Moines, IA 50309
Another place to grab a beer Friday night or after the farmer’s market! El Bait Shop has 250 beers on tap, bar food, and a large patio!

Gray's Lake

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2101 Fleur Dr Des Moines IA 50321
Gray’s Lake is a great place to get out and take a walk and get outside! They have paddle board and other water crafts to rent. Located just outside of downtown on Fleur.

Mullets

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1300 SE 1st street Des Moines, IA 50315
This is an awesome place for breakfast and brisket mac n cheese pizza. You’ll find a unique menu here at the hole in the wall establishment. There is also a rooftop patio that looks out across Des Moines! Don’t forget to pair your eggs benny flight with a Bloody Mary flight!

The Rookie

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For all you baseball lovers out there. This is a highly rated card shop in Des Moines. Hope our wedding weekend brings you luck!

Molly's Cupcakes

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Mollys cupcakes won cupcake wars and opened up a little shop in the heart of the East Village. This cute little cupcakery is in close proximity to the hotels. My favorites are the peach cobbler cupcake and the crème brûlée cupcake!

Neal Smith Wildlife Refuge

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