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Creek View Event Space is Ankeny's premier wedding venue, nestled inside the Courtyard by Marriott at 2405 SE Creekview Drive — just minutes from Des Moines. With over 6,000 square feet of elegant, flexible event space and on-site hotel accommodations for up to 375 guests, Creek View offers an all-in-one wedding experience that's truly rare in central Iowa.

Our Grand Ballroom features soaring ceilings, a dedicated dance floor, and rich, customizable décor potential — from soft romantic drapery and string lighting to bold floral arrangements. Whether you're dreaming of an intimate ceremony or a grand celebration, our space transforms effortlessly to match your vision.

What sets us apart: Every Creek View couple works with a dedicated on-site coordinator who manages every detail from your first tour to your final dance. You bring the vision; we handle the rest. Our flexible vendor policy means you're never locked into overpriced packages — choose the caterer, florist, and DJ you love. Our executive chef is also available to create fully custom catering menus and elevated cuisine your guests will talk about long after the night ends.

With getting-ready suites, golden-hour outdoor photo backdrops, and cocktail hour transition spaces built right into the layout, your day flows beautifully from moment to moment. And because we're connected to a full-service Marriott hotel, your out-of-town guests can sleep where they celebrate — no shuttles, no logistics headaches.

Every wedding rental includes tables, linens, barware, flatware, glassware, china, full bar services with house beverages, setup, teardown, parking, and WiFi. This isn't just a venue — it's a complete wedding experience.

📹 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 the 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
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
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 Creek View Event Space at the Courtyard Ankeny

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!
C
Carrie Sent on 10/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

10/10 HIGHLY recommend!

Ann from the Courtyard by Marriott was so easy to work with! Anytime I had a question or a crazy idea, she went along and always got back to me right away about how we could make it work. The entire staff was great! All of our guests left saying how wonderful everything was and how hot and delicious the food was. Everything about the day was perfect and I'd HIGHLY recommend the Marriott to anybody in the Des Moines area when looking for a reception venue!
K
Karla Sent on 10/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding reception

We had a wedding reception for our daughter & son-in-law this past weekend at the Ankeny Courtyard by Marriott. We worked with Ann Bockenstedt and she was amazing. Ann helped with every part and the whole team did an outstanding job. Would recommend them for any event there.
User4787095 Sent on 10/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful!

Staff was so friendly and helped so much with everything! Would highly recommend.
S
Souninh Sent on 08/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best Venue for a Wedding!

We instantly fell in love with Courtyard Marriott in Ankeny because of how modern the decor was.
That was just one of the few reasons why we picked CY.
Ann was our catering manager was very accommodating to our needs. She helped us through the process from timeline to sending us updates on rooms.
The weekend of our wedding went smoothly because of the wonderful staff. Everyone is so friendly and helpful whenever and wherever possible. I highly recommend having your wedding here!
S
Sydney Sent on 06/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

LOVED IT! Would definitely recommend.

We were extremely pleased with our experience with the Courtyard. Ann was very responsive and helpful throughout the planning process and the entire staff were completely committed to making our reception run perfectly. The environment looks very nice and has recently been remodeled. The food was high quality and our guests had nothing but great things to say about it. Having the set up and clean up taken care of was awesome, and made the wedding day much less stressful. The centerpieces they provided were perfect, and the servers were great. The Courtyard was also very flexible with working with what we wanted, allowing us to bring in our own wine, and snack mix to put on the tables. We also were able to plug in our laptop to the sound system to play music for dinner and the dance via Spotify which sounded great and saved us a lot of money on a professional DJ. They seem to have a lot of experience doing what they do, and we couldn't have had a better venue to celebrate our special day. Nothing bad to say about these guys!
M
Miranda Sent on 01/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Very organized, easy to work with

The Courtyard by Marriott was so easy to work with! Ann was our wedding coordinator and she did a wonderful job of catering to our ideas and found ways to make them work! Everything from the planning process to packing up after the wedding was seamless because of the hotel and staff's organization
M
Miranda Sent on 10/01/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I would recommend this venue to all couples!! The entire staff at courtyard went above and beyond the call of duty! Anne and Kelly were the best coordinators to work with!
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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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Creek View Event Space at the Courtyard Ankeny frequently asked questions

Creek View Event Space at the Courtyard Ankeny includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Creek View Event Space at the Courtyard Ankeny includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Creek View Event Space at the Courtyard Ankeny includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by Creek View Event Space at the Courtyard Ankeny for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Hotel
Creek View Event Space at the Courtyard Ankeny offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Creek View Event Space at the Courtyard Ankeny offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Creek View Event Space at the Courtyard Ankeny offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Creek View Event Space at the Courtyard Ankeny offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Creek View Event Space at the Courtyard Ankeny is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility and 4.8 in value.
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