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About Expressions by Em
Based in Ankeny, Expressions by Em works with couples planning weddings throughout Des Moines, Iowa. The studio sits within easy reach of popular venues including The District Venue and Toast. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding stationer in Des Moines
How much do wedding invitations cost in Des Moines?
Couples typically spend $400–$1,500 on invitation suites, driven by printing method — digital printing at the lower end, letterpress and foil above it. Order 10–15% extra for keepsakes and mistakes, and start 4–5 months before the wedding.
How does Lazo rank invitations & stationery in Des Moines?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Expressions by Em
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The District Venue | 2.0 mi |
| Toast | 2.0 mi |
| FFA Enrichment Center | 2.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from Expressions by Em to each venue listed on Lazo.
Des Moines weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, August, September. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° | 14° | 11% | 4:26 PM | 5:09 PM |
| Feb | 36° | 18° | 14% | 5:09 PM | 5:48 PM |
| Mar | 49° | 30° | 16% | 6:44 PM | 7:21 PM |
| Apr | 62° | 41° | 25% | 7:17 PM | 7:55 PM |
| May | 72° | 52° | 27% | 7:47 PM | 8:27 PM |
| Jun | 82° | 62° | 25% | 8:08 PM | 8:50 PM |
| Jul | 86° | 66° | 20% | 8:06 PM | 8:47 PM |
| Aug | 84° | 64° | 21% | 7:35 PM | 8:13 PM |
| Sep | 77° | 55° | 17% | 6:47 PM | 7:23 PM |
| Oct | 63° | 43° | 15% | 5:55 PM | 6:33 PM |
| Nov | 48° | 30° | 14% | 4:12 PM | 4:54 PM |
| Dec | 36° | 20° | 11% | 4:00 PM | 4:45 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Des Moines International Airport (3.9 mi from Des Moines). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Des Moines.
Getting to Des Moines
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| DSM Des Moines International Airport | 4 mi | 5 min |
| FOD Fort Dodge Regional Airport | 73 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| ALO Waterloo Regional Airport | 92 mi | 2 hr 20 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 179 mi | 3 hr 40 min |
| Minneapolis | 235 mi | 4 hr 50 min |
| St. Louis | 273 mi | 5 hr 40 min |
| Milwaukee | 309 mi | 6 hr 20 min |
Straight-line distance from central Des Moines; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 8268 NW 28th St, Ankeny, IA 50023, USA
- Where
- Ankeny · 9 miles north of central Des Moines
- Listed under
- Invitations & Stationery
- In Des Moines
- One of 27 invitations & stationery we list
- Phone
- (515) 836-8276
- Website
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From Expressions by Em's website
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Around Ankeny
- Nearest venue
- The District Venue, 2.0 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 37 wedding venues
- Invitations & Stationery nearby
- 14 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 30 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Johnston, Polk City, Urbandale
Distances are straight-line from Expressions by Em; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Des Moines.
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