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Plans start taking shape here without needing to be managed.

In the heart of Des Moines, the space allows the day to move naturally. One moment leads into the next. Conversations linger. Transitions feel unforced. From the first arrival to the final song, nothing asks for extra attention.

More than 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space makes room for both quiet gatherings and full celebrations, with seating for up to 300 guests. The venue shifts easily, adjusting to the scale of the moment rather than defining it.

Getting ready happens at an easy pace in private suites set aside for the day. Ceremonies unfold outdoors near the trees and water or indoors in a light filled hall. Tall neutral walls and an open layout leave space for personal touches to settle in naturally. A stage is available when music or voices need to carry.

Throughout the day, details are handled without interrupting the moment. Spaces are prepared. Rooms are reset. Guests arrive and settle without confusion. Outside vendors move in and out smoothly. Parking stays simple.

What remains is time with the people you came to celebrate with. The kind of day that feels steady while it is happening, and easy to remember long after.

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Frequently asked questions

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

No

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

No

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$4

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

Bartender(s)
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

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

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Barn
Farm/Ranch
Religious

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
Wifi

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Decor
Drapery
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
December

Reviews of Northbridge Event Center

T
Titus Sent on 10/04/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Venue Ever

Had my wedding at this venue and it was AMAZING! I can definitely say that this venue is more than a building. The team at Northbridge helped with every little detail on my wedding day. They even stepped in to make a last minute change which was so helpful! The venue is beautiful and was absolutely perfect for my wedding!
J
Julian Sent on 10/19/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating

Great venue and Great people

We will be back!!
This venue is stunning and probably one of the most beautiful spaces in Des Moines. Location is private but not far from downtown dsm. Close to Altoona. i hosted a revival night and the place was perfect. Everyone has plenty of space to sit. The Staff is amazing! they helped with all our needs and made this a smooth processm. if you are looking for a new and fresh location, Northbridge event center is highly recommended!
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Northbridge Event Center frequently asked questions

Northbridge Event Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at Northbridge Event Center includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Northbridge Event Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Religious
Northbridge Event Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Northbridge Event Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Northbridge Event Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Northbridge Event Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Northbridge Event Center is recommended by 98% 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 flexibility, 5 in professionalism, 5 in value and 4.5 in average response time.
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