I want to write about what brides, grooms, moms of brides or grooms are worrying about, and thought, maybe I should ask. I work primarily with brides, grooms and families planning Iowa weddings, but can help with comments about any kind of event through my blog. So this is me, Alison Dix, of Devotion to [...]

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I have been to the new hotel in the area several times this week and thought today- I wonder if everyone else knows it is up and running. The Hotel at Kirkwood is a very fancy, modern in design and yet warm and inviting as well. They are using the Kirkwood continuing education building as [...]

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My thought today is: how do you pick your wedding colors? Here is one thought- why not complimentary colors? This can be done in any shade- I was just looking at a purple wedding that had many different shades of purple, but because they were all in the same hue, purple, they worked well together. [...]

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Welcome bags, buckets or baskets are something I think are so fun and such a treat for your guests, and can be used for local wedding as well as destination events. I would consider doing welcome goodies when you have a large amount of guests coming in from out of town, as it is a [...]

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I am in Des Moines today finishing up my Iowa State Fair experience and it has been a fun one. I have learned a few things about being at the fair and thought I would share them before I go off to get breakfast. Being at the Fair can be fun and enjoyable, but it [...]

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I was excited to assist with a retirement party in honor of one of my mom’s sisters (my aunt Terese) this weekend. The party was held in her new home’s backyard, with a tent, rented tables and chairs, and the food set up in the garage to protect‚ it from the elements and greet the [...]

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It is inspiration day and I am talking with so many brides that are doing purple as one of their colors so I thought I would discuss a new twist I love with purple- Cream!‚ This color combo make a old color for weddings purple seem new again as it is not white but a [...]

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