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Honey & Joy Events

Honey & Joy Events is a wedding planning + events company in Des Moines founded by Karla Lewenczuk.

Our mission, besides executing a flawless event, is to ensure that your wedding planning experience is just as joyful as the big day itself. By only servicing a limited number of exclusive weddings each year, our couples receive unparalleled, one-on-one attention that you won’t find anywhere else.

With our personalized approach, your day will be anything but ordinary.

We have a well rounded team of event planners & designers. As a team we have planned over 500 events. We love events and we are passionate about making your dream a reality. Currently offering wedding planning in Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids.

Our Services

WHAT WE OFFER

Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Partial wedding planning — Partial planning

Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, event design and planning — Event design
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Little+Lights+Winter+White+Styled+Shoot_314.jpg — decor + rentals

meet the team

Best wedding planner in Des Moines, Iowa.

Honey & Joy Events is a wedding planning and event design company in Des Moines, Iowa founded by Karla Lewenczuk, which quickly grew to the amazing wedding planning and event design company it is today. Named best wedding planner in Des Moines, Iowa. As wedding planners, our goal is to create joy and cultivate love in all aspects of our lives and most importantly in our client’s lives. We emphasize the importance of the tiny details in design that bring out our couple’s personalities and tell their unique love stories.

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Testimonials

“I would do it all over again with this team--they are the BEST!

We could not be happier with the excellent services provided by Honey and Joy! Karla was so helpful in guiding us as we began the wedding planning process. Creating a wedding day timeline was something I really needed help with, and the Honey and Joy team nailed it”

laura, Mother of the bride

“They’re truly the best and go above and beyond!

Would rate Karla and her team more than 5 stars if I could - they’re truly the best and go above and beyond! My husband and I were originally on the fence of “do we really need a wedding planner” - if you’re feeling the same, please just invest in the peace of mind that Karla and her team will bring you so that you and your partner can enjoy the wedding planning process, and the day of, as you enter the stressful next few months.”

dorothy, bride

“We can’t thank Honey and Joy enough for making the wedding weekend so fabulous!!

My daughter, Makenzie, was our first child to get married. I had no idea where to start in helping her plan a wedding. So we decided to hire Honey and Joy to be the event coordinators. It was the best decision we could have made! From “save the dates” to invitations and signage to floor plans our dream vision became reality. We highly recommend this wonderful group to help you plan your special event.”

ann, Mother of the bride

“We could not have done the event without them.

The team from Honey and Joy, led by Karla, Aleah and Madison, made my daughter's dream wedding weekend come true. These ladies shared their knowledge and expertise of the wedding industry in the Des Moines area with us. We could not have done the event without them. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”

joleen, mother of the bride

“I could not have asked for a better wedding planner!

Karla was always so flexible and easy to work with and always putting her clients needs first. If you are looking for an event planner, I could not recommend Karla and her team more! She made my wedding day perfect!”

taylor, bride