3:30 PM–4:00 PM: Ceremony

Lutheran Church of Hope, West Des Moines (chapel)

925 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Enter the main entrance and take the first left; the chapel will be on the right.

Bubbles will be provided to celebrate the wedding couple's exit.

5:00 PM–6:00 PM: Cocktail Hour

Temple for Performing Arts (recital hall and grand hall on the fourth floor)

1011 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

Cocktail hour will include fruit kabobs, assorted roast beef, turkey, and ham sandwiches, chicken egg rolls, bruschetta…. and of course, drinks!!

6:30 PM: Dinner

Starter: Caesar salad

Sides & bread: millionaire potatoes (cheddar, sour cream, bacon, garlic), seasoned green beans with caramelized onions and bacon, honey‑glazed croissants

Entrées: herb‑encrusted pork loin and three‑cheese encrusted chicken

Individuals who previously included their food allergies will have their meals plated and brought to their table.

7:30 PM: Cake Cutting

Nothing Bundt buntinis served in the recital hall — flavors: white chocolate raspberry, chocolate, strawberry, and lemon.

7:35 PM-11:30 PM: First Dances and Dance Celebration following

Things to Do

Des Moines' Downtown Farmers’ Market

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Gray's Lake Park