A blog post featuring a budget-friendly bridal emergency kit, highlighting affordable must-have products for brides in Des Moines and the Midwest. The post showcases essential items under $25, including a sewing kit, hairspray, blotting papers, safety pins, blister pads, and stain remover pens, all available on Amazon. It also provides practical tips for preparing for any last-minute wedding day emergencies, with a link directing readers to a luxury bridal emergency kit blog for high-end recommendations.

Your wedding day is one of the most special days of your life, and while planning your Des Moines or Midwest wedding, don’t forget to prepare for any last-minute emergencies! A bridal emergency kit doesn’t have to be expensive—this budget-friendly kit is packed with essentials that will keep you looking flawless throughout your day. From […]

October 22, 2024

Budget-Friendly Bridal Emergency Kit: Must-Haves ALL Under $50

Your wedding day is one of the most cherished moments in life, but even with months of planning, mishaps happen. To make sure you’re prepared for anything that comes your way, have a luxury bridal emergency kit on hand. This kit is filled with high-end beauty and personal care essentials to keep you pampered, glamorous, […]

October 22, 2024

Luxury Bridal Emergency Kit: The Must-Haves for Your Big Day

A Des Moines bride on her Iowa wedding day, styled by Hello Darlin' Glam, smiles radiantly while sitting in her white off-the-shoulder wedding gown with ruffled sleeves. Her elegant updo with soft, loose curls framing her face complements her glowing makeup, perfectly highlighting her natural beauty. She gently rests one hand near her ear, exuding a calm and joyful expression. The dark marble background adds contrast, making her bright bridal look stand out.

Another year down and, as a result, there are so many amazing events to look back on! 2023 was Hello Darlin’ Glam’s 4th season pampering Iowa Brides, Marriers, & their closest friends and family members. We introduced new stunning bridal looks, expanded our team of talented stylists, and continued to spread love and beauty throughout […]

January 11, 2024

Iowa Brides: A Year in Review with Des Moines’ Finest Glam Team

Join us as we take a look back at our 2022 wedding season. We chat about growth & trends, as well as reflect on the important moments as a team.

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2022 Wedding Season Review

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Choosing a bridal hairstyle for your wedding day an be an overwhelming task. You scroll through Pinterest and the next thing you know you’ve picked 6 totally different styles and really haven’t narrowed down much of anything. So how do you figure out what’s really right for you? Here’s some tips to consider when choosing […]

March 17, 2021

Choosing The Best Bridal Hairstyle

This decision will vary based on each individual/couple but I’ve compiled a list of some things to consider when deciding if hiring a professional hair and makeup artist is the right choice for your Iowa Engagement Photo Session. Whether you have already began your wedding planning process or you are still riding the high of […]

March 3, 2021

Should You Have Professional Hair and Makeup for Your Iowa Engagement Photo Session?

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Your wedding day is naturally one of the best days of your life. It consists of all of the little (and big) things that represent you as a couple, a day for all of your friends and loved ones to enjoy and one that you’ll remember forever. There are so many aspects that you need […]

February 24, 2021

5 Reasons to Hire a Wedding Planner For Your Iowa Wedding

How to choose what accessory fits your style best Veils, blushers, and clips.. oh my!  Picture this- you’re relaxing on a week night after a long day, scrolling Pinterest trying to find the perfect hairstyle for your upcoming Iowa wedding. Then it hits you, you never thought about if wearing a veil is the right […]

February 10, 2021

Wedding Veil or No Veil.. What’s right for your big day?

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Wedding planning stressing you out? Here are some of my favorite tips to take the stress out and amplify the fun!

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5 Simple Tips to Help Take the Stress Out of Planning Your Iowa Wedding

Your budget is one of the first things that you will sit down and discuss when planning your wedding. It can also cause the most stress during the planning process. Below are 3 things that could affect your wedding budget and add to your wedding planning stress. 1. Where you wed Your wedding location will […]

January 12, 2021

3 Things That Could Affect Your Wedding Budget