Our Mission

I was born and raised in West Des Moines, IA. I love this city and can’t imagine living anywhere else. My Mother and I bought this store in 2003. She retired in 2015, but my oldest sister works with me. Family is the number one thing in my life.

Let me introduce you to my family. My son Ashton is 20 years old. He has a sweet soul and a great imagination. He is really into computers and volleyball. My daughter Dylan is 18 years old and is full of life and energy and is always making me laugh. Nya, our white Labrador Retriever, joined our family in 2012 when she was 6 weeks old. I forgot how much work a puppy can be, but the companionship is so worth it.

I feel so fortunate to be able to help a bride prepare for the most important day in her life. I love my job and look forward to coming to work every day. I have met so many great people and friends. I am so passionate about the bridal industry and proud to be a small business owner in West Des Moines. I look forward to meeting you soon, be sure to ask for me when you come to visit Weddings by Design, so I can come say hello! – Melissa