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About Smiling Dog Event Group
Couples planning a Des Moines wedding will find Smiling Dog Event Group among the Pleasant Hill area's wedding planners. Beyond wedding planners, the business also offers wedding rentals, day-of coordinators — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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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?
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 Smiling Dog Event Group
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Northbridge Event Center | 2.9 mi |
| The Meadows Events & Conference Center | 4.1 mi |
| The Farmhouse Studios | 4.5 mi |
Straight-line distance from Smiling Dog Event Group 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
- 1100 N Hickory Blvd #102, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327, USA
- Where
- Pleasant Hill · 6 miles east of central Des Moines
- Listed under
- Wedding Planners · Wedding Rentals · Day-Of Coordinators
- In Des Moines
- One of 76 wedding planners we list · 3 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (515) 446-9054
- Website
- Visit site
From Smiling Dog Event Group's website
“Elevate your celebration with Smiling Dog Event Group. We provide luxury event decor, premium photo booth rentals, and silk florals in Des Moines, KC, and Omaha.”smilingdogeventgroup.com
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Around Pleasant Hill
- Nearest venue
- Northbridge Event Center, 2.9 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 32 wedding venues
- Wedding Planners nearby
- 3 within 3 mi, 35 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 17 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Altoona
Distances are straight-line from Smiling Dog Event Group; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Des Moines.
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