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Pricing information

Price range: $18,000 - $35,000 Price range: $7,500 - $15,000
Couples usually spend $30,000 Couples usually spend $12,000
Reception
$10,000 starting price
Ceremony
$1,000 starting price
Bar service
$14 per person
Reception
$7,500 starting price
Ceremony
$1,000 starting price
Bar service
$14 per person
These prices are available for the months of May, Jun, Jul, Sep, Oct, Dec. These prices are available for the months of Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Aug, Nov.

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About

On WeddingWire since 2018

Hilton Des Moines Downtown is a wedding venue located in Des Moines, Iowa. Situated in the heart of the city, this hotel is beside a wide variety of local dining options and attractions. As part of the Des Moines skywalk system, it allows couples and their guests to easily enjoy all the locale has to offer.

Facilities and Capacity

Whether you’re planning an engagement party, wedding shower, rehearsal dinner, or the main event, Hilton Des Moines Downtown can accommodate your celebration. The venue’s 10,000-square-foot ballroom provides ample space to turn your vision into a reality. The room is designed in neutral grays, creating an elegant atmosphere that can be kept simple or decorated to your liking. Lighting fixtures can be adjusted to suit your event’s ambiance, accompanied by the chandeliers throughout the hall. Here, up to 1,470 guests can join you to dine and dance after you say “I do.” The adjacent pre-function area is well-suited for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres before the main meal. For more intimate gatherings, smaller ballrooms that can accommodate 100 to 330 loved ones are available.

Services Offered

The staff at Hilton Des Moines Downtown will collaborate with you to create as seamless a wedding experience as possible. On the day of your celebration, they will be there to set up and clean up event items such as tables and chairs. Seat covers, centerpieces, and additional furniture can also be provided for your special occasion. The hotel’s catering experts delight in preparing delectable dishes for you and your loved ones. Featuring risotto, street tacos, an assortment of desserts, and more, these options are sure to impress. After the celebration, you and your guests are invited to stay overnight in the venue’s rooms and suites. The next day you can enjoy a number of facilities, including an indoor pool and fitness center. The on-site restaurant, Park Street Kitchen Bar, offers a selection of the city’s favorite dishes along with craft beer from local breweries for a genuine Des Moines experience.

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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?

$10,000

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

$7,500

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?

$1,000

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

$1,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Set Up
Tables

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

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$14

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
Specialty Beer

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
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
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
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
September
October
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
August
November
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Team

Rene Pinon
Rene Pinon
Director of Catering & Events

Creative, personable, and organized Catering and Event Professional with 20+ years of event planning experience. Customer service-oriented and committed to executing your vision. It is always my goal to make your special day come to life. Let’s plan your Best Day Ever!

Molly Spurgin
Molly Spurgin
Senior Catering Manager

I received an Event Management Degree and Business Minor from Iowa State University. My professional background consists of corporate and non-profit event planning, along with wedding planning and design! I take pride in building a relationship with each and every client. My eye for the little details is what truly makes a client’s vision come to life! I would be thrilled to have the opportunity to help plan your perfect day!

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Hilton Des Moines Downtown frequently asked questions

Hilton Des Moines Downtown includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Hilton Des Moines Downtown includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Hilton Des Moines Downtown includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by Hilton Des Moines Downtown for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Hotel
Hilton Des Moines Downtown offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Hilton Des Moines Downtown offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Hilton Des Moines Downtown offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Hilton Des Moines Downtown offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Hilton Des Moines Downtown currently offers 1 special WeddingWire promotion for wedding services.

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