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Glen Oaks Country Club

From 1 to 300 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms
SHarper
Ashley
Anne
Megan
Kenzi

Recommended by 99% of couples

About this venue

Celebrate your wedding in style at the Glen Oaks Country Club, a stunning timeless venue in West Des Moines, Iowa. This architectural gem offers a variety of beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces to help you create a wedding that’s as beautiful and unique as you are. From the planning stages all the way through the execution, the Glen Oaks Country Club staff are ready to assist you in cultivating the day of your dreams. Enjoy unparalleled customer service and breathtaking views as you celebrate this magical day alongside the ones you love.

Facilities and Capacity

Three gorgeous indoor spaces await to sweep you off your feet. The Royal Oak covered patio is perfect for your cocktail reception, accommodating up to 50. Spencer Court is a is a beautiful ballroom space that can seat up to 90 guests for dinner. For larger parties, the Churchill room can accommodate up to 200 of your loved ones for a seated dinner with a stunning outdoor Veranda. For couples in search of an outdoor venue, the Glen Oaks Country Club also features a beautiful lawn overlooking their manicured golf course, the perfect place to host your ceremony. The full capacity with the entire ballroom is 300 guests.

Services Offered

In addition to your wedding ceremony and reception, you can also celebrate your engagement party and bridal shower at this location. This venue offers many services to help you navigate your wedding day, from an on-site bridal suite to event planning services. Hosting your day at Glen Oaks Country Club includes dance floor, chairs, tables, audio equipment, plus more! From setup to clean up, their staff will ensure that your day is everything you’ve dreamed of. Additional included services and items include:

  • Chair covers
  • Barware
  • China
  • Linens

Cuisine

The culinary team at Glen Oaks Country Club will ensure that you’re fully satisfied with your event meals. They offer a variety of American-style menu options, including items for those with dietary restrictions. From plated meals to buffets, the culinary team always ensures quality and unique options that attendees will remember.

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Features

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Experience

  • 115 years in business

  • We speak English

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Weddings at this venue

Alexa & Cody's wedding
Alexa & Cody
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Jasmine & Colby's wedding
Jasmine & Colby
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FAQ

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?

$5,000

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

$5,000

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?

$1,500

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

$1,500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

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?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$5.50

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

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

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

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

7

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Country/Golf Club
Garden

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?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
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
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
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

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Reviews of Glen Oaks Country Club

Weddingwire
4.9/5 23 reviews
Google
4.7/5 323 reviews
SHarper
Sharper Sent on 08/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

We'd Do It All Again!

When our daughter got engaged we visited four venues in the Ames/Des Moines area. Glen Oaks was the last and we are so very happy we went with them. Our wedding was this past weekend and we feel like we got the Golden Ticket. The venue is gorgeous (we had the ceremony out on the croquet lawn), the food was fantastic, and every staff member was kind & accommodating. I cannot tell you how much we enjoyed working with Shannon, their catering director. It was like having our very own coordinator, wedding planner and friend helping the whole way through. We'd do it again in a heartbeat. Add Bella Flora into the combination and prepare for perfection!!!
K
Kate Sent on 08/31/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best. Crew. EVER!

We had the absolute BEST experience with Shannon and her team at Glen Oaks!!!! Talk about great communication! They were extremely accommodating, professionalism to the nines- I could go on and on. My husband is an member at the club and I am a newbie, so it can feel daunting to ask for what you want in such a high-roller venue. Not only Shannon, but her dream team (and Judy at the front desk!!!) absolutely made my dream wedding come true. It is so comforting to continue to frequent GOCC when you know you’ll be dealing with folks who routinely make every concern no sweat to adhere to and stress free. If we weren’t already members, we surely would be now!

Thanks Shannon, Judy, and the rest of the team! What a great launching pad for the next chapter of our lives. Cheers!
Ashley
Ashley Sent on 07/17/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect venue!

Glen Oaks worked with us over many, many months to ensure that we had exactly what we needed and wanted on our wedding day. Shannon did a wonderful job taking care of us and we could tell that she genuinely wanted to make sure that we had the most smooth, enjoyable day ever. Our guests were very impressed with everything at Glen Oaks and the food was fabulous. We loved being able to get ready and have both our ceremony and reception all in one place. The whole GO team did a great job ensuring that everything was set up and executed for our perfect day.
Anne
Anne Sent on 12/01/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Choose Glen Oaks for Your Wedding!

We were handled so professionally and made to feel as our event was the only event happening. From the minute we met with Emily to the day after the wedding, the communication has been top-notch. The service, the flexibility, the staff and the food were outstanding. We will definitely use them again for another event in the very near future!
Megan
Megan Sent on 11/16/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Venue!

I can't say enough great things about Glen Oaks! We had originally booked with another country club in Des Moines and with the pandemic things were not being communicated well and we decided to go a different route. THANK GOD Glen Oaks had the availability on our wedding date as we had already booked all of our vendors!!! They did a fantastic job with our wedding especially with switching to Glen Oaks a couple months before our reception. The venue is beautiful, the food was excellent (all our guests were raving about the food especially the parmesan risotto :)), and the service from the staff was incredible! We also loved that we were able to great ready there! It made it so convenient for me and my bridesmaids and we had breakfast and lunch there. Honestly one of the best parts about Glen Oaks is working with their event coordinator, Emily. She made wedding planning a million times easier, especially during a pandemic. She was super responsive to everything, easy to get ahold of, organized, and extremely knowledgeable and gave great recommendations and ideas too. We met with Emily multiple times to go over our wedding and she was always on top of everything. She helped make my wedding day stress free! Overall, we were so happy with our wedding and had the best day ever!!! We could not have done this without Glen Oaks and Emily!
T
Taylor Sent on 10/02/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding Venue

Glen Oaks is truly the PERFECT venue! I seriously can't say enough great things about Glen Oaks! The indoor and outdoor spaces are immaculate, the food is delicious, and the staff is incredible! We had our ceremony out on the beautiful croquet lawn, the dinner inside, and cocktail hour and dance floor outside on the veranda. Planning a wedding during COVID was stressful, but Emily was excellent to work with during the whole process. We met with her many times to discuss the change of plans each time they arose. I appreciated how knowledgeable and organized she was so I could stress less. Another perk of having your wedding at Glen Oaks is they have their own kitchen, and the food is to die for. All of our guests were raving about how delicious the food was! Our wedding turned out so perfectly, and we have Emily and the other staff at Glen Oaks to thank for that!
Kenzi
Kenzi Sent on 09/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Glen Oaks was a dream!

Glen Oaks was a dream wedding venue! We had our ceremony on the croquet lawn, cocktail hour on the beautiful veranda, and the reception inside. Such a unique and gorgeous venue - I loved having different areas and rooms for our guests to go. It truly felt like we had the entire building. The staff is also amazing! Emily - the event coordinator was absolutely fantastic to work with. We emailed back and fourth the entire process and met 3+ times and I have to say she is the most organized/professional human being I’ve ever met. I don’t know how she does it! She is truly the BEST at what she does and she made our day exactly what we wanted with the perfect timeline. She handled our wedding so well even with the difficulties of Covid - we couldn’t have done it without her. I can’t thank her and Glen Oaks enough!
L
Lauren Sent on 07/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection

I can’t say enough amazing things about Glen Oaks as a wedding venue. My wedding on July 3, 2020 was absolutely perfect. Emily was SO helpful from day 1. Super attentive and professional. Quick to reply to all emails and never batted an eye at my one million requests. She is top notch and the venue is stunning and all the staff are absolutely the best. Highly recommended this venue to anyone.
Aubrey
Aubrey Sent on 09/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The Very Best

Glen Oaks Country Club is hands down the best place to have your wedding! Emily, the event coordinator, is so easy to work with. I am not sure how many emails Emily and I sent back and forth… but she never got sick of our communication and was so responsive. She made me feel so confident going into our wedding day knowing that everything would be just as we wanted it to be. The staff at Glen Oaks was very friendly and all of the guests had raving reviews. Glen Oaks is beyond beautiful. If you are contemplating this venue, look no further. Our wedding was absolutely perfect.
Rachael
Rachael Sent on 01/14/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great Vendor

Glen Oaks has been great to work with. My Fiance' and I have been talking to them about using their venue for our wedding. They have been quick to respond and have answered any questions that we have. I am excited to see the beautiful venue in person due to the fact that we don't live in Iowa yet! Great place, beautiful grounds, and easy to talk to!
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I have done makeup for many weddings here. The room for the bridal party to get ready in is great! Plenty of room for everyone. I usually see my brides take advantage of a continental breakfast or lunch that is served there while they are getting ready. Truely a much better option than a hotel suite, with a huge gorgeous window for getting ready photos and bridal portraits. Highly recommended!

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Glen Oaks is one of my absolute favorite places to shoot! The building and property are gorgeous, the staff is professional, efficient, friendly, and well organized. I'm always excited when I get to photograph or create a wedding film for a Glen Oaks couple!

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Glenn Oaks is one of our favorite places to work! Mallory is outstanding and creates an excellent venue for your wedding or other events!!

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Glen Oaks Country Club frequently asked questions

Glen Oaks Country Club includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Glen Oaks Country Club includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Glen Oaks Country Club includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Glen Oaks Country Club for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Country/Golf Club
  • Garden
Glen Oaks Country Club offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Glen Oaks Country Club offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Glen Oaks Country Club offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Glen Oaks Country Club offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Glen Oaks Country Club is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility and 4.9 in value.
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