Somos Paper
Somos Paper by Maggie Goldhammer is an offshoot of her incredible branding design business Somos Studios. Maggie is incredibly detail-focused and creates absolutely stunning, thoughtful designs and high-quality paper goods for weddings and more.
Ephemera Design
Ephemera is a paper and design shop in downtown Des Moines specializing in wedding invitations by appointment, custom printing, and curated paper goods. Their traditional process and careful approach make them a trusted choice for couples who want timeless stationery.
Gates Paper Co.
Gates Paper Co. creates some of the coolest, most artful invitation suites I’ve ever seen. Their work feels bold, modern, and completely unique to each couple — nothing cookie-cutter or cut-and-paste. I haven’t worked with them yet, but their luxurious designs are stunning and I would love to photograph their work at a wedding.
Bridal Shops & Wedding Apparel
♻️ Vintage & Eco-friendly options
Why secondhand wedding attire? It’s not uncommon at all to find nearly new items with tags still on, but many secondhand pieces are only gently worn and have lots of life left, and will still look great in photos. This is a more sustainable option for eco-conscious hunnies, and a less expensive option for wallet-conscious babes who still want to look hot and appreciate luxury fashion. 🔥🔥🔥
100/10 stars!!!
I am honestly floored at how lucky we were to find someone so inclusive, understanding, and whose vision I LOOOOVE so close to home in the midwest. I couldn’t recommend her work enough. 100/10 stars!!!
– Marisa
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Des Moines Wedding Photographer
Alyssa Leicht is a Des Moines-based wedding, elopement, and portrait photographer with nearly fifteen years of experience documenting couples across the U.S. Her work has been featured in NME, Hinterland Music Festival, and several other publications. Known for her bold use of flash and color, Alyssa creates wedding imagery that balances an artistic yet honest documentary style.
Alyssa Leicht
Alyssa Leicht is an internationally published wedding, elopement, couples photographer with over 14 years of experience. Her work has been featured in NME, Love Inc. Magazine, The Des Moines Register, Little Village Magazine, Iowa Public Radio, Heartland Wedding Ideas and many, many more.
Based in Des Moines or wherever your love takes us…
LGBTQIA+ couples are always welcome in front of my camera. 🏳️🌈