To our wonderful clients, friends, and partners,
Big changes are happening! Today, we are thrilled to announce a major evolution in how we serve you. We are officially merging Smiling Dog Entertainment and Occasions and Stems into one unified, premium brand: Smiling Dog Event Group.
Simultaneously, we are launching a brand new sister company dedicated to high-energy fun and intimate celebrations: Snap & Play Iowa.
Why the Change? As we have expanded our services—from photo booths to full-scale event design—we realized we needed two distinct homes to serve our diverse clients better. This change allows us to provide focused, white-glove service for our luxury weddings and corporate clients while offering a dedicated, fun-focused avenue for schools, private parties, and community events.
Meet Smiling Dog Event Group Luxury Weddings, Corporate Galas, and Exquisite Design
Smiling Dog Event Group is your new destination for premium event production. We are focusing on the “wow” factor, serving Des Moines, Minneapolis, and Kansas City. Whether you are looking for a basic luxury rental or a full $20k+ event installation, we bring upscale elegance to every detail.
Our expanded premium services now include:
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Luxury Photo Experiences: Modern booths with custom set designs ($1,500+).
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Full-Service Decor: Design, delivery, installation, and styling.
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Floral & Atmosphere: Silk floral design, balloon decor, and uplighting.
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Statement Rentals: Vintage furniture, custom backdrops, and upscale dessert bars.
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Guest Books: Retro audio and video guest books.
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Planning: Full-service party planning.
Meet Snap & Play Iowa High-Energy Celebrations, School Events, and Interactive Fun
While Smiling Dog Event Group handles the elegance, Snap & Play Iowa is here to bring the fun! This brand is dedicated to intimate, high-energy celebrations where the goal is laughter and interaction.
Perfect for graduation parties, school dances, milestone birthdays, and community gatherings, Snap & Play Iowa focuses on unique, memorable activities that get guests talking.
We are bringing the party to life with:
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Interactive Photo Ops: From digital and print photo booths to magnets, keychains, and caricatures—keepsakes your guests can take home immediately.
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Party Favors: Game rentals, concession machines, and festive balloon decor to set the mood.
- Equipment Essentials: Tables, chairs, tents, and more.
🚧 A Note on Our Transition Rome wasn’t built in a day, and neither is a new brand identity! This merger and the launch of Snap & Play Iowa will be taking place over the coming months. While we are already operating internally under this new structure to better serve you, you might not see immediate changes to our websites or social media handles right away.
We are currently hard at work building new websites and updating our platforms to reflect these exciting changes. In the meantime, you will notice upgrades to the “backend” of our business—meaning more streamlined communication, specialized attention to detail, and improved processes designed to deliver the perfect event experience.
Thank you for trusting us with your memories. We can’t wait to celebrate this next chapter with you!
