Roberta Randall with ASensation spoke with Des Moines Wedding News about her DJ business.                                                                                                                                              
How did you get started in the DJ business?
I started my deejay career with a local deejay service in 1999. I wanted to become more comfortable in front of large groups of people and use my love/knowledge of music and event [...]

Dr. Mike LaBounty owner of LaBounty Family Chiropractic, recently spoke with us about how he helps brides and grooms.
How did you get into the wedding business?
I own my own chiropractic office and know that brides and grooms need optimal health, just like everyone else does.  Meeting future husbands and wives allows me to reach out [...]

Brian Junge from Des Moines Karaoke and DJ Service talked with us about his wedding services.
How did you get into the wedding business?
I started DJing in college back in 1991.  I got back into the business in 1998 when I moved to Des Moines from Chicago.
Describe what your company does?
We provide Karaoke, DJ Services, Video DJ [...]

Des Moines Wedding News had an opportunity to talk with Diana Bair from Beyond Elegance.
What types of rental items does your company offer?
Our primary rentals are chair covers, sashes, overlays, tablecloths, napkins, table
skirts, backdrop and photo booth.  You may view our products at our
website www.beyondelegance.com.
What makes your business stand out from the other rental service [...]

Beth McCutchan with the Iowa Events Center talked to us about the Hy-Vee Hall reception facility.
 
How many people can Hy-Vee Hall accommodate?
In the banquet rooms in the lower level of Hy-Vee Hall we have hosted up to 300 guests for a wedding reception.  In the upper level of Hy-Vee Hall I have hosted a banquet for [...]

We had chance to speak with Nick Walke owner of Jambox LLC about his new DJ business.
How are you different than the rest of the wedding DJs?
The company just started in January of 08, however, I’ve been djing for about four years now.  Jambox, LLC is different from other wedding DJ’s in price and commitment.  [...]

 
Des Moines Wedding News interviewed Perfect Events owner Bonnie Rosa-Mosena, who is a certified wedding planner.
How did you get into the wedding business? 
I am a hopeless romantic and very creative.  My friends and family urged me to take these skills to help brides to plan their “perfect” wedding.  So, I took additional training and [...]

Des Moines Wedding News spoke with Brenda Smith a Parks Administrative Assistant for the City of Johnston about the Simpson Barn.
What is the history behind Simpson Barn?
In March 2001, Laverne and Shirley Simpson signed an agreement to donate the Barn to the Johnston Station Historical Society along with the house and windmill that was also [...]

 
Des Moines Wedding News spoke with Chris Parmerlee from Parm’s Porta Party about his DJ business.  Here is his interview:
How are you different than the rest of the wedding DJs?
Most of the other Dj companies seem to focus on being cheesy, we actually run the other direction. We cater to the bride and groom by [...]

Des Moines Wedding News had a chance to speak with Rebecca from Pearles Specialty Cakes.  Her attention to detail is amazing! Any bride who wants to have that perfect cake for her dream wedding day should definitely give Rebecca a call.
What is your most popular wedding cake flavor? Does it differ between the seasons?
The most [...]