The Loft DSM

When you say “I want a modern, elegant, yet romantic wedding”, this is what we envision.

Gorgeous

Blake Oleson and Olivia Oleson were married on Saturday, May 25, 2024. Thank you to everyone who came to help us celebrate. We hope that you had a wonderful time celebrate with us!

A huge thank you to our vendors:

Venue The Loft DSM
Design and Florals by Stuart Alexander Productions
Wedding Coordinator Derek Jones
Cocktail Hour Chartuterie Board Great Caterers Of Iowa
Bar Service Top It Off Liquid Catering
Food Whatcha Smokin' BBQ + Brew
Cheesecake Bites and Sugar Cookies Shelley Grant McGill
DJ and Photo Booth MicDrop Entertainment

We loved hosting this event The Loft DSM

🌟Ever imagined a Quinceañera that blends modern elegance with timeless charm?🌟

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Event design and floral by Stuart Alexander Productions
Event rentals by One Source Events
Bar by Top It Off Liquid Catering
Catering by Kue'd Smokehouse
Dessert station by Dulce Vida Desserts

Lovely spring inspired wedding tonight at The Loft DSM
Event styling and floral by Stuart Alexander Productions
Event rentals by One Source Events
Catering by Great Caterers Of Iowa
Mixologists Top It Off Liquid Catering

ABOUT THE LOFT DSM-
By bringing the vibe and style of a SoHo loft to the heart of Des Moines. The Loft DSM has become the benchmark for innovative events throughout the city. Located 5 minutes from the heart of downtown this unique property is one of the region’s truly modern, industrial-chic venues for celebrations of all kinds. A welcome departure from the region’s “typical” ballroom facilities.
This contemporary space is the perfect fit for weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, galas, cocktail receptions, corporate meetings, holiday celebrations, product launches, and more. Your vision will come to life by taking full advantage of the infinite possibilities suggested by the spaces. Unique features include 5,000+ sq ft of flexible white space, private suites/greenroom, exposed ductwork, and hardwood floors, brick walls and large windows bringing light and airiness to the venue

Event styling at the Loft by Stuart Alexander Productions
Bar by Top It Off Liquid Catering
Catering by Great Caterers Of Iowa
Event Rentals by One Source Events
Photography by Duchene Photography

Unravel Iowa
⭐🎗 THANK YOU to everyone who supported our 2024 Go Gold Gala! Together we raised $105,000!!! What an amazing success!! ⭐🎗

We are feeling so grateful for all of the support that made this event possible.
We see all of you who stepped up and helped us out... The dedication of our hard-working gala committee members, the willing giving of time from our volunteers, the talent and dedication from our vendors, the enthusiasm and skill from our awesome emcee and auctioneer, the generosity of those who bid on items in our auction, and the many donations of items and funds from attendees (and even some who couldn't make it).
THANK YOU to each and every one of you for an amazing night. We couldn't have done this without you.

We felt the heart of the people in the room on Friday night and, once again, I think we are proving that fighting childhood cancer can be fun when we come together... and also that it is so important to our community to do this work and to honor the fight of our youngest warriors.

We can't wait for next year!

(Note: If you won an auction item and didn't go home with it OR if your child was honored in a lantern and you weren't present, we have started reaching out to arrange pick up for those items. Thank you!)

Please take a moment to check out our sponsors. They were very generous and helped to make our event a success!

⭐ Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsors for this year's gala: Midwest Heritage

💜 Thank you to our donation match sponsor (with a $10,000 match): Jen Stanbrough Real Estate

Gold Ribbon Sponsors: Kid Cancer Crushers, Dark Side of the Spoon Hospitality Group, & Chevron Renewable Energy Group

Silver Ribbon Sponsors: Hy-Vee & Des Moines Firefighters

Bronze Ribbon Sponsors: Ellis Law Offices, Scheels, IowaComputerGurus Inc., Great Clips, Lillis O'Malley Olson Manning Pose Templeman LLP, & KNH Insurance Services

Our Vendors (many of whom donated their time or services):
The Loft DSM, Bash Events, Platters with Purpose, Boesen The Florist, SignCraft,
Echo's Cookies, Elite Beats DJ, Jackie Schmillen, Stuart Alexander Productions Lower Left Side Photography, Des Moines Charity Auctions, Patricia Holly, Cirque Wonderland Entertainment, Light This Productions, PB&J Services, and Miss Iowa.

Wine Pull Sponsors:
Andrea Sabus - State Farm Agent, Bash Events, Two Rivers Bank & Trust, Gabe & Annie Mitchell Real Estate

Heads & Tails Sponsor: Struthers Family Dentistry

Raffle Sponsor: Chew Plumbing Company, LLC

There are many more of you who contributed to the event, and please know that we see each and every one of you! We will share more photos when we have them. Thank you!!! 🎗🎗🎗

Great honor to host this wonderful event at the loft.
Decor styling and floral by Stuart Alexander Productions
Event rentals by One Source Events
Mixologists Top It Off Liquid Catering
Catering by Great Caterers Of Iowa

Some beautiful bridal bouquets
Floral design by Stuart Alexander Productions

Timeless.

Event decor by Stuart Alexander Productions

Creativity

Lovely.

Round 3 ❤️❤️❤️

Excitement is building as the 2024 Wedding Choice Awards approach! We're announcing the 3rd round of TOP vote-getters in the CEREMONY, RECEPTION, & PARTIES categories!

Secure your spot for the celebration on Friday, February 9, 2024 at eventbrite.com/e/2024-wedding-choice-awards-lets-party-tickets-781357109147

Let's party and make it a night to remember!

Historical or Religious Venue:
Des Moines Heritage Center, Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton, Rollins Mansion, Salisbury House and Gardens, The Tea Room

Modern or Contemporary Venue:
1868 Farmhouse Wedding and Event Venue, Eagle’s Ledge, Irishman Acres, The Loft DSM, Toast, Willow on Grand

Barn or Rural Venue:
1868 Farmhouse, Carper Vineyard & Winery, Country Lane Lodge - Event Venue, Eagle’s Ledge, Irishman Acres' Clover Barn, Red Acre Barn

Winery, Brewery, or Bar Venue:
Carper Vineyard and Winery, The Chateau, Harpor's Vineyard, The Marquette Room at The Iowa Taproom, Jasper Winery

Country Club Venue:
Des Moines Golf and Country Club, Glen Oaks Country Club Wedding & Event Page, Hyperion Field Club, Wakonda Club

Outdoor Venue:
1868 Farmhouse, Carper Vineyard & Winery, Eagle’s Ledge, Red Acre Barn, Salisbury House and Gardens

Hotel as Venue:
Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown, Hotel Fort Des Moines The Rewind Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Surety Hotel

Hotel for Guest's Stay:
AC Hotel by Marriott Des Moines East Village, Des Lux Hotel, Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown, Hotel Fort Des Moines, The Rewind Hotel West Des Moines, Surety Hotel

Party Location: local bachelorette, shower, rehearsal dinner, etc.:
Barattas, District 36 Wine Bar & Grille, The Iowa Taproom, Jasper Winery

Officiant: Brandon Lorton, Denis Scott - DJ DAS Entertainment, Forever and Ever, I do, Mike Janes at Ankeny First United Methodist Church, Vows & Vibes

The order of this list is NOT based on how many votes each wedding pro has received. For full rules and regulations or for more information on how to participate as a business please visit: weddingchoiceawards.com/rules-regulations

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Ready to design your dream wedding? Let's make it happen!

Step into a world of elegance and romance at The Loft event venue courtesy of the brilliant team at Stuart Alexander Productions
Every detail is a testament to the creative vision of each and every client.

Voting ends tomorrow January 15th! Don’t forget to vote! 🗳️✅

It's that time ... we're announcing the top votes in the CEREMONY, RECEPTION, & PARTIES categories!

VOTING IS STILL OPEN! Cast your vote by January 15, 2024! Visit: weddingchoiceawards.com/vote

Historical or Religious Venue:
Des Moines Heritage Center, Hotel Fort Des Moines, Rollins Mansion, Salisbury House and Gardens, The Tea Room

Modern or Contemporary Venue:
1868 Farmhouse Wedding and Event Venue, Decades Event Center, Irishman Acres, The Loft DSM, The River Center, Sherwood Forest Event Center, Toast, VOWS DSM

Barn or Rural Venue:
1868 Farmhouse, Barnes' Place, Carper Vineyard & Winery, Eagle’s Ledge, Irishman Acres' Clover Barn

Winery, Brewery, or Bar Venue:
The Chateau, Harpor's Vineyard, The Marquette Room at The Iowa Taproom, Jasper Winery

Country Club Venue:
Des Moines Golf and Country Club, Glen Oaks Country Club Wedding & Event Page, Wakonda Club

Outdoor Venue:
1868 Farmhouse, Carper Vineyard and Winery, Eagle's Ledge, Salisbury House & Gardens

Hotel as Venue:
Hilton Des Moines Downtown, Hotel Fort Des Moines, Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston, Surety Hotel

Hotel for Guest's Stay:
AC Hotel by Marriott Des Moines East Village, Des Lux Hotel, Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines, Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown, Hotel Renovo, Surety Hotel

Party Location – local bachelorette location, wedding shower, rehearsal dinner, etc.:
CentroDSM, Foundry Distilling Company, Fresko, Johnny's Italian Steakhouse, The Iowa Taproom, Ironside Axe Club

Officiant: Not currently enough votes to post an update, vote for this category!!!

The order of this list is NOT based on how many votes each wedding pro has received. For full rules and regulations or for more information on how to participate as a business please visit: weddingchoiceawards.com/rules-regulations

Sounds like a cozy day to stay indoors and plan a wedding! Stay warm and safe in the snowstorm. If you need a wedding venue, set up your tour today! Feel free to message us.