Friend Photography by Kelly Friend

How did you get into the wedding photography business?
The first wedding I photographed was my dad and step moms wedding and it grew from there.
 
Describe what your company does?
I really try to capture the unique things about each couple and their day, I do this by getting to know them and building a friendship.
 
What do [...]

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make your honeymoon or Destination Wedding memorable and unique, call The Travel Center

How did you get into the wedding business?
• I’ve been a travel consultant for over 10 years and have always specialized in honeymoons. Due to the growing demand in the industry, I have also become a certified Destination Wedding Specialist.
Describe what your company does?
• The Travel Center is able to assist with all aspects of travel. We [...]

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For personal and friendly service check out Des Moines Rental

WHAT TYPES OF RENTAL ITEMS DOES YOUR COMPANY OFFER ?     
 At Des Moines Rental we offer bridal-party-event items ranging from ceremony decoration to reception decoration and dining. These include a wide variety of candelabras candles and candle lighters, wedding arches, kneeling benches and guest book stands. We have decorative columns, balustrades, water fountains, multiple piece colonnades, [...]

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Minson Photographics since 1978

How did you get into the photography business?
In late 1977 I started taking pictures as a hobby.  In 1978 I started selling my work and have ever since.  I went to photography school in 1980 and graduated in 1981.  I have been doing photography ever since.
What type of photography do you specialize in?
I enjoy weddings.  [...]

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Sound Extremes- Iowa’s premiere dj

How did you get into the wedding business?
My business began as a home based car audio company, also dubbed Sound Extremes over a decade ago.  I quickly realized that business was strong only in the summer months, and decided to start a DJ service so I could deal with music throughout the year.  I started [...]

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The 42nd Street Quartet

How did you get into the wedding business?
We are all members of the Des Moines Symphony and have known each other for many years.  We formed a string quartet because we wanted to have the opportunity to just do some playing for fun.  String quartet music is different than symphony music in that it is [...]

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Axis Salon is a professional urban salon

Tell us more about your business and how you got started in it?
Denny Quick, owner of Axis Salon, has been in the hair industry for over 25 years, owning his own salon for almost 20 years.  He has traveled the world with the industries top Designers such as Irvin Rusk, Vidal Sassoon, and Martin Parsons.  [...]

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LC Photography Capturing life’s greatest moments

Leslie Cowger of LC Photography informs Des Moines Wedding News about the joy she has for wedding photography.
What type of photography do you specialize in?
I Photograph mainly weddings, but I pretty much photograph anything under the sun. I love working with Children they are such a joy but there’s something about weddings that captivate me. [...]

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SeaMaster Cruises your personal cruise experts

Dan Hobson with SeaMaster Cruises tells us why brides like working with his company.
How did you get into the wedding business?
Cruising was my hobby.  I needed to change professions so I turned my hobby into my business.
Describe what your company does?
I help people find the best cruise for them.  Each cruise line and [...]

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Book Complete Music DJ Services for a great time

How did you get into the wedding business?
I began working with Complete Music as a DJ in May, 1985, after working several years in radio.  We’re a franchise based in Omaha, so after a few years I got the chance to manage the Des Moines office.  My wife Deb and I bought the business in [...]

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