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About Complete Weddings + Events
Complete Weddings + Events is a wedding photographer serving couples across the Des Moines area from Clive. Beyond wedding photographers, the business also offers wedding videographers, wedding planners — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding planner in Des Moines
How much does a wedding planner cost in Des Moines?
Day-of coordination in Des Moines commonly runs $800–$2,000; partial planning $2,000–$4,500; full-service planning often starts around $4,500 and scales with the wedding. Many planners saved couples more than their fee through vendor knowledge and mistake-avoidance.
Planner vs. venue coordinator — what's the difference?
A venue coordinator works for the venue and manages the venue's responsibilities. A planner works for you — across every vendor, the timeline, and the day itself. Most couples need at least a day-of coordinator even at venues with great staff.
How does Lazo rank wedding planners in Des Moines?
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Wedding venues near Complete Weddings + Events
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Windsor Heights Community Center | 0.6 mi |
| Events Center West | 0.9 mi |
| Sherwood Forest | 1.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from Complete Weddings + Events 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
- 7600 University Ave # A, Clive, IA 50325, USA
- Where
- Clive · 5 miles west of central Des Moines
- Listed under
- Wedding Planners · Wedding Videographers · Wedding Planners
- In Des Moines
- One of 76 wedding planners we list · 13 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (515) 266-1355
- Website
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From Complete Weddings + Events's website
“Book the best event and wedding photographers, videographers, photo booth rental, and DJs in Des Moines, IA at Complete Weddings + Events.”completewedo.com
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Around Clive
- Nearest venue
- Windsor Heights Community Center, 0.6 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 42 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 13 within 3 mi, 40 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 58 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- West Des Moines, Urbandale, Johnston, Windsor Heights
Distances are straight-line from Complete Weddings + Events; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Des Moines.
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