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Courtyard Des Moines Ankeny is a wedding ceremony and reception venue located in Ankeny, Iowa. Couples can count on this facility to have the versatility, quality service, and energetic atmosphere necessary to make their big day a party to remember.

Facilities and Capacity
Courtyard Des Moines Ankeny, featuring over 6,000 square feet of versatile event space, is fully equipped and prepared to host wedding celebrations of up to 375 guests. The Grand Ballroom is perfect for a fun and energetic reception. This room features patterned carpeting and its own dance floor. This venue also provides ample meeting and conference rooms that make for great reception sites. Decorate these meeting rooms or the Grand Ballroom with string lighting, drapery and floral arrangements to create a wedding design that is one-hundred percent you.

Services Offered
When you choose Courtyard Des Moines Ankeny you’re choosing a venue run by a professional executive team who is devoted to creating and coordinating the perfect wedding day. This team of experts and on-site wedding planner strives to help clients find the perfect setting for their big day and ensure every detail is addressed. Couples can also enjoy full catering services with an executive chef who creates custom menus and mouthwatering cuisine.

All wedding packages at this venue come with necessary items like tables, linens, barware, flatware, glassware, and china as well as additional benefits like full bar services with house beverages. Plus, couples can take advantage of the following general services provided by this facility:

  • Cleanup
  • Parking
  • Setup
  • WiFi

Tour our event space: https://youtu.be/frbPtJLRG-0

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$6,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$6,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$3,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$3,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

100

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Hotel

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
December

Reviews of Courtyard Des Moines Ankeny

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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
51 reviews
98% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
Emily
Emily Sent on 08/27/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Want a gorgeous and stress-free reception? Look no further!!

From a responsive and adaptive planning process, fair and accessibly priced fees (we're talking only $5 corkage fees!) and delicious food, a GORGEOUS and updated event space with décor included, and sweet touches like a complimentary room on Friday and Saturday night--the staff make the reception effortless and a party that you can actually participate in.
We looked everywhere and compared every price. Nothing had the convenience, style, and price point that Courtyard offers. I don't know how they do it, but you they do it so incredibly well. I cannot recommend them enough!
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 05/27/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect vendor and location!

I grew up in Ankeny so I was looking for a venue in town. The Marriott was great to work with and very open to our wedding desires! Pricing was very reasonable too to rent out the Grand Ballroom. Definitely recommend!
Elli
Elli Sent on 12/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

December Wedding

Our wedding at the Courtyard by Marriott was a dream. Ann and Kelly and their staff were incredible to work with. The food was amazing, staff was excellent, and everyone was so accommodating. I would highly recommend this hotel for a venue!

Awards

51
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
A Special Event DJ & Photobooth A Special Event DJ & Photobooth Wedding DJs

A great venue for all of your special events.

BCP Weddings BCP Weddings Wedding DJs

Great Venue!

Black Tie Beats Black Tie Beats Wedding DJs

As a DJ I feel that it is vitally important to be working with venues that know their stuff and are professional - all the time. Courtyard by Marriott in Ankeny does an exceptional job at this. The staff are very willing and helpful when anything needs to be taken care of. As a DJ/MC we at Black Tie Beats look forward to many more opportunities to work with Courtyard by Marriott in the very near future.

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