Ceremony and reception details above are placeholders — swap in your church and venue names, addresses, and times once finalized. All times will display in Central Time (Iowa's time zone) — worth noting for guests flying in from other zones.
Getting Here
Flying to Iowa
Most guests will fly into Des Moines International Airport (DSM), about 20–25 minutes from Ankeny. A rental car or rideshare is recommended, as most hotel and venue locations are a short drive apart.
Nearest AirportDes Moines International Airport (DSM) — direct flights from many major hubs.
Getting AroundRideshare (Uber/Lyft) is reliable in the Des Moines–Ankeny area; a rental car gives the most flexibility.
WeatherJune in Iowa is warm (70s–80s°F) with a chance of afternoon storms — pack accordingly.
Time ZoneCentral Time (CT) — one hour behind Eastern, two ahead of Pacific.
Hotels Near Ankeny
A starting list of well-reviewed hotels around Ankeny and the Des Moines airport. We'll add a room block and discount code here once one is arranged.
Links are placeholders — once your registries are set up, drop the real links into these three buttons.
FAQ
Good to Know
What should I wear?
Semi-formal attire. Iowa in June is warm, so lightweight fabrics are a good idea.
Is there a shuttle between hotels and the venue?
[Add details if you arrange transportation; otherwise note that rideshare/rental car is recommended.]
Is the ceremony a Catholic Mass?
Yes — our ceremony will be a full Catholic wedding Mass. Guests are welcome to participate as they're comfortable; there will be programs at the door with guidance for those less familiar with the Mass.
Where do I park?
[Parking details for church and venue — lot, street, or valet.]
Who do I contact with questions?
[Your name / email or phone, and your partner's, for wedding-related questions.]
Guest List
Private — only visible to you
Name
Phone
Invite Sent
RSVP
Notes
Add everyone you plan to invite here, with their phone number in international format (e.g. +15551234567). Ask Claude in chat to send the invite photo + website link to everyone on this list (or to a subset) via text — Claude reads this list directly.
Privacy Policy
Any information you provide on this site (RSVP details, phone number, or guest list entries) is used only for planning Olivia & Dylan's wedding and is not sold or shared with third parties. Text message updates are sent only to numbers provided by the couple's personal contacts for the purpose of wedding communications. Reply STOP to any text message at any time to stop receiving further updates.
Terms
This site is a personal, non-commercial wedding website. Content is provided for informational purposes for invited guests. Message and data rates may apply for SMS updates. Message frequency varies (occasional invitation and event-update messages in the lead-up to the wedding).
