Question 1

What is the dress code?

Accepted Answer

Cocktail attire, please. Feel free to embrace spring and wear a fun color or pattern!

Question 2

Are plus-ones and children allowed?

Accepted Answer

Plus-Ones: When you enter the RSVP portal, you will see if a plus-one has been assigned to your invite either by name or a place for you to enter your plus-one.
Children: We would love to include everyone's children, but we cannot accommodate guests under the age of 21 on our wedding day, unless otherwise noted when you enter the RSVP portal.

Question 3

What date should I RSVP by?

Accepted Answer

Please RSVP no later than April 10, 2026.

Question 4

What is the address of the venue?

Accepted Answer

Curate - 322 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309

Question 5

Where should I park?

Accepted Answer

A very limited number of parking spots will be available on site. Once those are taken, there is a lot of street parking in the neighborhood that may require a payment at the pay stations until 9pm. See more parking details on the "Travel & Stay"(staebellalteswedding.com/travel-stay) page.

Question 6

Have hotel blocks been reserved?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Please click head to the "Travel & Stay"(staebellalteswedding.com/travel-stay) page to view our accommodation options.

Question 7

Will there be shuttles from the hotels?

Accepted Answer

The AC Marriott and Embassy Suites can both provide a shuttle to and from the venue. The Staybridge does not provide a shuttle. If you do not have access to a shuttle, but are staying in one of the hotels, the venue is a short walk or drive over.

Question 8

How should checks be addressed?

Accepted Answer

The bride will not be changing her last name, so please either write checks to Mariah Staebell or Michael Altes. This way they don't face issues at the bank.

Question 9

Where is the couple registered for gifts?

Accepted Answer

Please go to the "Registry"(staebellalteswedding.com/registry) page for more information.

Question 10

Is it ok to post wedding photos on social media?

Accepted Answer

Of course! Feel free to post whenever you would like, we just ask that you keep your phones away during the ceremony.

We Hope to Celebrate with You!