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Reception
$1,200 starting price
Ceremony
$1,200 starting price
Bar service
$5 per person
Reception
$1,200 starting price
Ceremony
$1,200 starting price
Bar service
$5 per person

About

On WeddingWire since 2020

Noce - Jazz Cabaret is a wedding and event venue in the historic downtown of Des Moines, Iowa. An atmospheric and elegant space, this venue doubles as a jazz club when it’s not hosting stylish wedding parties. Conveniently located less than half an hour from the Des Moines International Airport, the venue is easily accessible to out-of-town guests. Its sultry ambiance will entice couples and their guests to grab a cocktail, relax at the bar, and enjoy the most romantic of celebrations.

Facilities and Capacity
The cabaret’s beautifully-renovated private backstage can host a variety of events, from an intimate ceremony to an energetic reception party. The 2,500-square-foot space can hold 180 seated guests, while the front area can be rented for larger parties of up to 300. Noce is situated in a neighborhood that was once primarily factories and warehouses, and the venue’s design pays homage to its industrial heritage. The cabaret still uses its original hardwood floors, while brick walls and large windows add to the retro charm. One wall has been converted into a chalkboard, adding a more modern accent to the space.

Services Offered
Rental of Noce - Jazz Cabaret comes with access to the space from nine in the morning to midnight. The venue has about 25 chairs, three cocktail tables, and 100 folding chairs that couples are welcome to use. For additional seating and tables, outside vendors should be used. The team at Noce will assist with setup and cleanup, and can also provide an expert sound technician to help with the A/V equipment. A chalkboard artist is also available to rent for the day, and can write beautifully-calligraphed messages or draw designs on the chalkboard wall. The on-site bar provides custom cocktails, craft beer, and a curated wine selection for guests to choose from during the cocktail hour and reception. Bar staff comes with the venue, and the couple has the option of a full bar, cash bar, running tab, or ticket method. Catering is provided through the venue’s partnership with an outside caterer, or couples are welcome to choose their own. Event planning is also included through a partnership with a local event planner, who will ensure that couples’ big day runs smoothly. Parking is available on the street, or couples can add a valet service.

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?

$1,200

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

$1,200

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?

$1,200

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

$1,200

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Set Up
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$5

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Specialty Beer

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

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
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Glassware

What transportation and access is available?

Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
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Reviews of Noce - Jazz Cabaret

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Addisen
Addisen M. Sent on 08/19/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Venue for a Modern, Classy Reception

It was an absolute thrill to have our wedding reception (~75 guests; 07/08/2023) at Backstage at Noce. From our first impressions on the tour all the way til clean-up the night of our wedding, the service we received was impeccable, genuine, and classy.

We booked our reception ~6 months in advance of our event and had no problem with availability, even though it was during the busy months of July/August. To be safe, I’d advise booking at least 6-9 months in advance for a large event. Their event coordinator/manager, Napoleon Douglas, was so, so, so good to us. He helped us get many details sorted ahead of time which really helped put us and our families at ease.

Leading up to the event, there were some unfortunate timing/booking conflicts and we weren’t able to rent out the venue the night before to decorate. Fortunately, Napoleon and the staff at Noce more than compensated for the inconvenience by allowing our family members/helpers to come in and decorate in the morning.

The A/V system, which we used for our “special dances” and toasts, worked perfectly and Noce set it all up for us. They simply asked for the Spotify playlist, gave us a mic, and then they made sure the rest worked perfectly.

All the tables, table cloths, chairs, and lights Noce provided were high-quality and extremely classy. The greenery and candles we brought in complimented their décor perfectly, creating a surreal, classy, and formal atmosphere. Noce has a beautiful black grand piano in the backstage that they tuned for us and allowed us to use free of charge. We hired a jazz pianist to play for the whole night, Nate Sparks—who was absolutely incredible. The ambiance was literally perfect; we felt like were in a movie the whole night.

Napoleon, the bar tender, and all the staff at Noce were so professional and extraordinarily helpful. Throughout the night it seemed like if you needed a staff member, they were there, but if you didn’t, they were no where in sight. We’ve rarely felt so well attended to. There were a number of times during the evening where an announcement needed to be made and Napoleon immediately stepped up to make the announcement and direct our guests as needed. Even at the end of the night, when Noce’s bar needed to be paid, and my wife and I were running very low on energy and patience, Noce’s staff remained professional, kind, understanding, and patient.

My wife and I are both engineers and we definitely plan things meticulously. But even the best planners get things wrongs and something will go wrong on your big day. Do yourself a favor and let Noce host your event so when things inevitably go awry, Noce’s professionalism and class will ensure your guests have no idea anything’s wrong. Honestly, you’d be hard-pressed to find a classier venue with more genuinely loving and professional staff than Noce.
Aubrey
Aubrey R. Sent on 11/23/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Kristen + Noce = Hot Wedding!

Can I give Noce 10 out of 5 stars? Kristen, Noce's event coordinator, is organized, gracious and boundlessly hospitable. She quite literally *saved* our wedding. I can't recommend her, and Noce, enough.
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Stephanie K. Sent on 10/31/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Great venue and staff

This venue was perfect for our wedding. We used the backstage for the ceremony and dinner, and the front/main room for cocktail hour. Kristen was great to work with, and the day went off without a hitch.

The only thing to plan for if you choose this venue for your ceremony is that there is not a good getting ready space— so you have to get ready elsewhere and then hang out in the green room (which was a bit tight) before the ceremony.
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