Karla Lewenczuk

creative director + owner

Karla Lewenczuk founded Honey & Joy while planning her own wedding in 2016. During this time, she discovered her love for detailed timelines and visual aesthetics. Shortly after tying the knot, Karla decided to leave the corporate world behind and pursue her entrepreneurial endeavors by creating Honey & Joy. Since then, Karla and her team have successfully planned and coordinated 250+ weddings and events all over the Midwest.  

When it comes to planning, Karla’s knowledge of corporate events, budgeting, and visual aesthetics are what have made her such a success. Karla’s acute attention to detail and tight knit vendor relationships will ensure that you receive nothing but the absolute best for your event. Whatever your vision may be, Karla will turn it into reality and exceed your expectations! 

In addition, Karla Lewenczuk has been named one of the top wedding planners in Iowa, she has designed weddings for couples all over the midwest, and has been featured in many publications such as Style Me Pretty, Carats & Cake, Magnolia Rouge, and many more. 

Karla’s wedding experience ranges from intimate weddings of 50 to elaborate tented weddings. No matter how big or small your event is, Karla and her team will ensure that no detail is left behind, and the experience delivered is unmatched. 

When she is not busy designing with all things Honey & Joy, you can see her spending time with her family, working out, traveling the world or doing arts & crafts!

random facts

1. She is constantly buying things at Target to redecorate her house and office space
2. Karla is always drinking coffee
3. She is obsessed with flowers and donuts