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Located in Des Moines, Washington, the wedding venue options at Des Moines Beach Park Event Center show off the beauty of the Pacific Northwest throughout. Just yards away from the majestic Puget Sound, this seaside property has a view of the Olympic Mountain Range visible from the altar. The discreet location surrounded by forest will give you the privacy to enjoy the sunset with your guests.

Facilities and Capacity

Des Moines Beach Park Event Center offers multiple distinct venue options to suit a range of guest list sizes. The open lawn space of the Beach Park Meadow can give up to 300 guests the chance to see you wed against the backdrop of the Puget Sound. Beach Park Auditorium gives couples over 3,700 square feet of floor space with enough room to seat up to 360 people. The interior boasts elegant stained glass windows, cathedral ceilings with exposed wood beams, and a 450-square-foot stage for the head table or entertainment. The Dining Hall has a rustic aesthetic for weddings with up to 175 guests. It features a commercial kitchen ideal for caterers, large windows, and a sprawling staircase facing the beach for scenic photoshoots. The Field House, built in 1939, is one of Washington State’s few full log cabins, and includes maple flooring and a decorative stone fireplace. It’s surrounded by lush green fields, a spacious park, and a small playground for the younger gueststo keep themselves entertained. Lastly, the Activity Center has a large concrete patio for outside receptions with a rose garden and running fountain. Inside is adorned with beautiful wood flooring for up to 120 guests, and a brick fireplace to make the couple feel right at home. Additional places on site include picnic shelters and a spacious gazebo ideal for either photoshoots or cocktail hours.

Services Offered

The team at Des Moines Beach Park Event Center will provide chairs, tables, and linens for your guests, and will take care of setup and takedown. The site is pet-friendly, and provides onsite parking with wheelchair accessibility and shuttle services. Couples are more than welcome to have outside vendors, and caterers can have full access to the kitchen amenities on the property.

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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?

$1,785

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

$1,785

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

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Parking
Tables

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

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1 to 4

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Beach
Government Building
Historic Building
Marina
Park
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Outside Cake

What bar services do you provide?

Outside Alcohol

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Drapery
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December

Reviews of Des Moines Beach Park Event Center

Jesus
Jesus Sent on 05/22/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great location and beautiful scenery

We choose this location for budget friendly and the simple beauty of this park. Courtney and Robert from the park and recreation office were helpful and accommodating ours requests. We also choose May for the gorgeous landscape and a better weather!
Jenny
Jenny Sent on 10/19/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding of our dreams!

Amazing venue and easy staff!!
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Audrey Sent on 07/02/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We had our wedding ceremony at the Des Moines Beach Park Meadow, followed by our reception in the Auditorium. We were absolutely thrilled with how great everything turned out. Both locations comfortably fit our 200 guests. The staff were friendly and accommodating on wedding day, as well as very responsive during wedding planning. We made absolutely the right decision with choosing the Des Moines Beach Park!
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Kristin Sent on 03/14/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Loved our venue and the responsiveness of all their staff, they truly made our day wonderful. . The Dining Hall's remodel is absolutely gorgeous. They allowed us to decorate the day prior, to put some of my anxiety at ease. My deposit was returned promptly after our wedding day.
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Kelly Sent on 12/05/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Shannon and her crew were wonderful to work with. Very caring, attentive, flexible and fun! We used the Auditorium for our wedding venue and it was perfect for our 160 crowd. We had the ceremony outside along the side of the building in the courtyard (also a great place for all the kids to play in) and the reception inside. We got wonderful sunset shots across the water...a perfect evening! I highly recommend using the Beach Park for whatever event you are planning. Thanks Des Moines Beach Park!! -Kelly + Robert
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Eleanor Sent on 08/07/2014
4.8 out of 5 rating
We loved our experience working with Shannon and Sonja at Des Moines Beach Park Event Center for our July 2014 wedding! They were SO responsive and helpful, even when I asked the same questions multiple times. The facility is gorgeous, and our guests couldn't stop commenting on what a lovely, multi-functional space it was. It was easy to decorate, as they've installed hooks and pulleys to make hanging things from the ceiling easier, and they provided a chart with sizes/distances so we could plan how many Christmas lights we'd need.
I'd say they're a bit more expensive than some similar venues ("similar" in a loose sense--this is such a wonderful facility that I think it exceeds its competitors in size, view, parking, staff, etc. etc.), but what you get for that money is so great. You can choose your own caterer and bring in your own alcohol, the staff are really, really helpful, and it's in such a lovely location--the view of the sound from the lawn is beautiful.
They actually hosted two weddings at the larger park at the same time, and we hardly even noticed! They were so professional and competent that it was as if we had their undivided attention the whole day.
I'd highly recommend Des Moines Beach Park Event Center or their other facilities, like the Founder's Lodge, to anyone getting married in the South Sound.
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Cathy Sent on 03/14/2014
4.8 out of 5 rating
Very helpful. Very flexible. Heps with planning and supplies and great price.
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Mc Sent on 09/14/2017
3.1 out of 5 rating
No complaints on the venue itself. It is beautiful. Do beware of their staff. During our wedding planning, our direct contact changed a few times. Biggest advice would be to have every communication and/or changes IN WRITING. Reiterate everything if you have to. There were a few things that their staff agreed to have ready at the very beginning of our rental which was not met. One of their leads gave a bit of an attitude to my husband because she "had a lot of things going on" at the time when asked why certain settings weren't ready. There were also some gaps between the first staff member and the others on what did or didn't have an additional fee. Again, we didn't have some of this in writing so we couldn't show the new staff what was communicated between us and the initial employee helping us. After dealing with a few mishaps, I'd still recommend this venue due to the cost but I hope you'll have better luck than us when it comes to having a consistent person to deal with.
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User2495630 Sent on 01/06/2016
2.5 out of 5 rating
The venue is beautiful and the location is great. We loved the flexibility of using whatever vendors we wanted. However, the people working there are very hot and cold. We either got great, quick, responsive customer service, complete silence, or annoyed, short answers. To add to the frustration answers changed as time went on - things were explained one way and then we were told we misunderstood when we questioned a different response later. We loved the venue but our experience was far from ideal.
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Awards

9

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Muse Event Planning and Production, LLC Muse Event Planning and Production, LLC Wedding Planners

Amazing venue on the water...and amazing staff!

Music De-Lite DJ Service Music De-Lite DJ Service Wedding DJs

Des Moines Beach Park Event Center is the perfect location for experiencing your unique wedding setting. Call Shannon today she will graciously serve you. Yours truly, Robert Bonham - Owner Music De-Lite DJ Service

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Des Moines Beach Park Event Center frequently asked questions

Des Moines Beach Park Event Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by Des Moines Beach Park Event Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Beach
  • Government Building
  • Historic Building
  • Marina
  • Park
  • Waterfront
Des Moines Beach Park Event Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Des Moines Beach Park Event Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Des Moines Beach Park Event Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Des Moines Beach Park Event Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Drapery
  • Tables
Des Moines Beach Park Event Center is recommended by 89% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.5 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in value, 4.6 in flexibility, 4.4 in quality of service, 4.4 in professionalism and 4.2 in average response time.
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