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Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Conservatory
Conservatory
Conservatory
Conservatory
Conservatory
Conservatory
Koehn Garden
Koehn Garden
Dome Lighting
Dome Lighting
Conservatory
Conservatory
Conservatory
Conservatory
Boardwalk
Boardwalk
Outdoor Gardens Waterfall
Outdoor Gardens Waterfall

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You can make your wedding magical at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Whether you are looking for an intimate ceremony or an elaborate garden reception, we have a package that fits every celebration.

There is nowhere more idyllic than the oasis of the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Located in the heart of downtown, the Botanical Garden has been named the “Most beautiful wedding venue in the state of Iowa” by PureWow and featured by The Knot as one of their “14 Spectacular Wedding Venues in Iowa.”

With both indoor and outdoor wedding options, the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden provides stunning garden settings no matter the season. Your life-long memories start here.

Weddings Include:

  • Access to Garden spaces and venue rooms within package selection.
  • Views of seasonal gardens, water garden, and downtown skyline.
  • Tables, chairs, and white linens.
  • Setup and teardown of Botanical Garden provided amenities.
  • Dedicated event staff onsite during the event.
  • Bridal Suite (guaranteed with all-inclusive package.)
  • One hour rehearsal time.
  • Complimentary two-hour photography reservation.
  • Free, onsite parking
  • Free Wi-Fi and Level 1 Audio visual equipment.
  • Additional add-on amenities available upon request.
  • List of approved caterers and bar services.
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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?

2,500.00

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

2,500.00

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?

$600

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

$600

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
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?

$30

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

House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar

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

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Garden

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
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
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
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Signature Drink

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
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?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Reviews of Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

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Jessica
Jessica Sent on 10/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Venue in Des Moines

Marvin and the Des Moines Botanical Garden staff made our little wedding perfect. We were most grateful for Marvin's expertise and insight as to what would work best, from set-up to the ceremony to the reception. He listened to what we wanted and made it happen. The staff were exceptional, friendly, and helpful. I'm still getting compliments on how delicious the food was (catered by Trellis) and how beautiful the garden was (the DMBG Horticulture Team is brilliant!) I am/was an older bride with no real intention of having a wedding. I thought we were courthouse-bound, but I'm so glad we had a wedding and at my favorite place. It was perfection.
Molly
Molly Sent on 08/24/2024
5 out of 5 rating

What a truly natural, beautiful backdrop!

Everything for our wedding event at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden was fantastic and we appreciate you and your team helping us through the experience.
Kayla
Kayla Sent on 01/10/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect for a Small Ceremony

I am thrilled that the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden hosted our COVID-aware ceremony. Their walk-in wedding option in the Conservatory was perfect for the size and scope of our gathering. The setting is unbelievable, and in the middle of winter, the warm, open-air dome made for memorable photos. The Events staff was fantastic throughout the process in responding to our needs and allowing for some personal touches - shout-out to Brenna! We could not be happier with how everything turned out.
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Rachel Sent on 03/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Stunning!

This is the perfect place to have a wedding! We had our ceremony in the conservatory and our reception in the combined DuPont East and West rooms. I remember getting ready to walk down the aisle, and I could not believe how beautiful it was. Our guests could also not stop talking about how stunning the venue was. I would recommend this venue to everyone!
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Julie Sent on 10/11/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We rented the outdoor water garden space (where we had the ceremony) and Trellis restaurant (where we had the reception) for a small group of around 30 people. We couldn't have been happier with our experience. The staff were very easy to work with and were very accommodating. The setting was beyond beautiful and the food was amazing and was a huge crowd pleaser. Everyone who worked there went out of their way to make us feel special and to help us create the perfect day. Michelle and Jen from the Botanical Garden and Jake from Trellis are the best!!!
J
Jessica Sent on 07/20/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Everything was fabulous! We had a morning ceremony (at a church) with a brunch reception and they were so accommodating! They let us in early to set up since they hadn't been booked the night before so we didn't have to stress in the morning. Jen was a dream to work with and made everything as simple as possible for us. It was lovely and I'd definitely recommend having your reception here!
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Whitney Sent on 12/08/2015
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I had the most amazing wedding here. Everything could not have gone any smoother. I highly recommend working with Chase. He is amazing. Loved him. Super fast responses to emails and questions. He is patient and super helpful. He helped me maintain my sanity, haha. Our catered food turned out amazing. Our guests loved the venue. We had our ceremony and dinner in the dome and the botanical center crew had to flip the ceremony chairs around and add tables immediately following the ceremony and that worked seamlessly. They were so fast. We used the dupont room and had a dance floor and tables in there. It was so fun and the view of downtown at night is breathtaking through all of the floor to ceiling windows. They let us in early to decorate which was so nice and I also was able to reserve a lovely side room for makeup and getting ready. Everything was so seamless and perfect. I was so happy with how things turned out. This is a truly beautiful venue. The plants are amazing and so is the view of downtown. It was so nice to be inside out of the elements but still get to take advantage of all the pretty plants and flowers in the dome.
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Meggan Sent on 07/31/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We considered around 10 different event venues for our wedding in the DSM area. When we viewed the Botanical Garden as an option, we immediately felt it was the most beautiful overall setting! Our event coordinator was Chase Clausen and he was extremely professional, helpful, and provided the best experience possible for us. The ceremony setting was perfect and the Dupont Room was the absolute perfect space for the reception. We highly recommend you at least take a tour - once you do - we are certain you will be as excited as we were about hosting our special wedding day here! Ask for Chase! - he is always very willing to help you and answer every single question you have!
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Melinda Sent on 01/07/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I had a simple and beautiful wedding at the Botanical Gardens. Our pictures turned out fantastic because of the great gardens.
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Dawn Sent on 05/29/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Fantastic place for a wedding and the staff is great to work with!
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Professional Network & Endorsements

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Lauren Campbell Photography Lauren Campbell Photography Wedding Photographers

I've photographed several weddings at the Des Moines Botanical Garden and every event has been perfectly planned with fantastic venue help throughout the day. The attention to detail and expertise of the staff makes ceremonies and receptions an enjoyable time for the wedding party. As a registered photographer with Des Moines Botanical Garden, I admire and respect how the Botanical Center manages their relationships with professional photographers. And as a member of the Des Moines Botanical Garden, I'm thrilled to have such an amazing venue in our city! Looking forward to my next wedding at Des Moines Botanical Garden this spring!

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Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden frequently asked questions

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
The space offered by Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.7 in average response time, 4.7 in value and 4.6 in flexibility.

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