darah

events manager

Darah earned her bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies with a minor in Public Relations from Iowa State University—graduating in just three years. Her passion for planning and designing events began in high school, where she successfully organized community events in her small hometown. That passion only grew during her time at Iowa State, where she coordinated events through her involvement in Greek life and various campus organizations.

With over four years of experience in the events industry, Darah brings a wealth of knowledge and a talent for building lasting relationships with clients. She’s known on our team as the “logistics queen” thanks to her exceptional organization skills and love for a good challenge.

Darah has always dreamed of a career where she could connect with others and help bring their visions to life. For her, the most rewarding part of the job is seeing the positive impact her work has on the people she serves.

sydney

event planner + designer

Sydney has had a passion for weddings for as long as she can remember—from the food and décor to the energy and elegance of the day. After earning her degree in Event Management from Iowa State University and completing an internship with Honey & Joy, she knew she had found her calling. Learning from one of the top planning teams in Des Moines only deepened her love for event planning and design.

With over four years of experience in the event industry, Sydney is passionate about creating meaningful, memorable experiences for her clients and finds true joy in seeing everything come together seamlessly. She especially loves crafting detailed layouts and timelines, ensuring every aspect of the event flows smoothly. Known for her organization, adaptability, and dependability, Sydney is committed to making each event as flawless and stress-free as possible.

When she's not busy planning, Sydney enjoys reading, shopping, and spending time with friends—often over happy hour!

Katelyn

event planner + designer

Katelyn studied Event Management at Iowa State University and has had a lifelong passion for weddings. Her internship with Honey & Joy confirmed that the wedding industry was exactly where she was meant to be. Known for her upbeat personality, strong organizational skills, and ambition, Katelyn brings a thoughtful and detail-oriented approach to every event she plans. In addition to planning, she leads all in-house stationery and paper design, creating custom pieces that perfectly reflect each couple’s style and vision.

With a deep appreciation for aesthetics and beautifully curated details, Katelyn thrives on helping clients create events that are both visually stunning and deeply personal. She finds the greatest joy in seeing everything come together—and in watching couples enjoy their day feeling relaxed, confident, and completely in love.

When she’s not planning weddings or designing stationery, you can find Katelyn shopping, enjoying a night out with friends, or spending time with her puppy, Hank.

Josie

events + design assistant

Josie studied Advertising with a minor in Human Development at Iowa State University. While she didn’t originally plan to work in the events world, when the opportunity came along, she jumped in—and quickly fell in love with it.

She’s all about the small details and has a big passion for design, especially when it comes to graphic design and photography. One of her favorite parts of weddings is working with florals—there’s just something special about seeing everything come together and how flowers can completely transform a space.

Whether it’s creating a mood board or arranging the perfect centerpiece, Josie brings her A game to every event and is here to help with anything you may need to make sure your day comes together just the way you imagined.

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