Curate - East Village Event Space

Jaclyn and Eric’s Wedding

Doors Open

Ceremony

Cocktail Hour

Dinner and Dancing

Last Call

Event Parking

Our Wedding

Jaclyn and Eric met through their mutual friend Nancy in 2018. While Jaclyn was living downtown in Des Moines, they enjoyed hanging out together with friends almost every weekend. They spent their mornings at the Farmer’s Market and evenings trying new restaurants or bar hopping. They also spent time together going on trips to concerts in Chicago and Colorado. In July of 2018 Eric and Aspyn brought Jaclyn flowers and balloons to make it “official”. In 2019 they bought a townhome and moved in together. In July of that year, their beloved dog child Monty was born. In 2020 Eric proposed to Jaclyn at the Drift Creek Waterfall while they were vacationing in Oregon. Jaclyn said YES! and the two enjoyed the rest of their vacation as a newly engaged couple. The pandemic provided lots of quality time for Eric, Jaclyn, Aspyn, and Monty to become a family. In 2021 the couple sold their townhome and experienced the fun and thrills of purchasing a house. This year wedding planning is in full swing and they are looking forward to the big day surrounded by their loved ones on April 22, 2023!

Fun Facts about the couple: Jaclyn and Eric are both adopted from South Korea. They enjoy going to concerts and have been to at least 7 different concerts and one music festival together. They also enjoy traveling and look forward to more trips in the future. The two also enjoy spending time with Aspyn. From cheer practice to soccer games, school events to social events, game nights to movie nights, Jaclyn and Eric look forward to continuing to spend time together as a family. And of course snuggling with their dog baby Monty.

Our Story

Photos

Brian and Bonnie James

Brian and Terrie Ostrem

Tyler James

Emily Ostrem

Nancy Nguyen

Noy Inthapanyavongsa

Aspyn Ostrem

Ada James

Miles James

Wedding Party

Q + A

We have reserved a block of rooms at the Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel. If you wish to book a room within this block, please click the button below or call and mention the bride and groom's names to reserve within the block. The cut off date for reserving in the block is March 22, 2023.

Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel

In Des Moines (Downtown Des Moines)Make yourself at home in one of the 109 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.With a stay at AC Hotel Des Moines East Village, you'll be centrally located in Des Moines, just a 5-minute walk from State Historical Society of Iowa Museum and 8 minutes by foot from Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater.  This hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Wells Fargo Arena and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Iowa State Fairgrounds.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  State Historical Society of Iowa Museum - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi  Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi  World Food Prize Hall of Laureates - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi  Iowa State Capitol Building - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi  Walnut Street Bridge - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi  Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi  Des Moines Civic Center - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi  Iowa Hall of Pride - 1 km / 0.6 mi  Hy Vee Hall - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi  Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi  Iowa Events Center - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi  Ruan Center - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi  Wells Fargo Arena - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi  Veterans Memorial Auditorium - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi  Science Center of Iowa - 1.4 km / 0.9 mi  The preferred airport for AC Hotel Des Moines East Village is Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 9.8 km / 6.1 mi Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and gift shops/newsstands. This hotel also features wedding services, a television in a common area, and a banquet hall. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the complimentary area shuttle that operates within 5 mi.Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available on request).Enjoy a satisfying meal at The Republic on Grand serving guests of AC Hotel Des Moines East Village. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6 AM to 10 AM for a fee.

AC Hotel Des Moines East Village

In Des Moines (Downtown Des Moines)Make yourself at home in one of the 111 guestrooms, featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, while 43-inch LED televisions with digital programming provide entertainment. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, and housekeeping is provided daily.Centrally located in Des Moines, Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown, an IHG Hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Iowa Events Center and Iowa State Capitol Building.  This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Science Center of Iowa.Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.  Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi  World Food Prize Hall of Laureates - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi  Walnut Street Bridge - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi  State Historical Society of Iowa Museum - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi  Des Moines Civic Center - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi  Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi  Iowa Hall of Pride - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi  Hy Vee Hall - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi  Iowa State Capitol Building - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi  Iowa Events Center - 1 km / 0.6 mi  Wells Fargo Arena - 1 km / 0.6 mi  Science Center of Iowa - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi  Ruan Center - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi  Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi  Polk County Courthouse - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi  The preferred airport for Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown, an IHG Hotel is Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 9.4 km / 5.8 mi Don't miss out on the many recreational opportunities, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, a fireplace in the lobby, and a picnic area.Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, a 24-hour business center, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown, an IHG Hotel. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held on select days. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Jaclyn & Eric

Jaclyn & Eric

Things to Do

Iowa Taproom

Peace Tree Brewery

Iowa Science Center

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

Up-Down Barcade

Gray's Lake

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Jasper Winery

Big Grove Brewery