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West Des Moines Marriott is a wedding ceremony and reception venue located in West Des Moines, Iowa. Seeking a venue that’s sleek, modern, and configurable to the wedding of your dreams? This venue has everything you desire and more, backed by a professional staff and a vision for your big day. The hotel is conveniently located off I-80 and in close proximity to the Des Moines International Airport, making it perfect for traveling guests.

Facilities and Capacity
West Des Moines Marriott is a venue that boasts forward-thinking, contemporary design that is sure to add hip energy to your special day. This venue is also conveniently located near restaurants, movie theaters, the Wells Fargo Arena, the Iowa State Fairgrounds, and plenty of shopping areas, making it ideal for an extended celebration and stay.

West Des Moines Marriott collectively provides up to 9,182 square feet of event space and can host weddings of up to 300 guests. The Grand Ballroom at this venue is perfect for your ceremony or reception, configurable to a wide variety of themes, color schemes, and event setups. This room features deep red, regal-looking carpet, modern chandeliers, and walls with uplighting fixtures to enhance the atmosphere. Outside the Grand Ballroom, couples can snap arresting wedding portraits in the chic foyer.

Services Offered
West Des Moines Marriott offers couples private event planners who are dedicated to making your vision come to exuberant life. These planners address every detail of the often-trying wedding preparations, including finding your essential vendors like a florist or an entertainer.

A standard experience at this venue includes all the essentials for a complete wedding setup, such as tables, chairs, linens, barware, flatware, glassware, and china. Couples can also enjoy full catering services that vary in presentation styles from buffet receptions to multiple course plated entrees and beyond. Additionally, full bar services are included, with house, premium, and signature beverages. Couples can also enjoy the following general services offered by this venue:

  • Cleanup
  • Parking
  • Setup
  • Wheelchair access
  • WiFi

Accommodation
Overnight wedding guests can enjoy a luxury stay in the West Des Moines Marriott hotel rooms, which come with king and queen-sized beds dressed with plush comforters. Additionally, these rooms offer ergonomic furniture, a mini fridge, a microwave, a coffeemaker, and a flat screen television. Private get-ready rooms and a suite for the newlyweds are also available at this hotel.

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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?

$50

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

$50

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?

$800

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
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
Server(s)

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)
Champagne Toast
House Wine

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
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
Liability Insurance
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
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
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

Reviews of West Des Moines Marriott

Sarah
Sarah Sent on 10/22/2020
5 out of 5 rating

They Went Above and Beyond!

Being a pandemic bride was stressful, but the Marriott bent over backwards to make the process as easy and painless as possible. The food was amazing and the portions were large. The decor was top notch and I was thankful that they had so much on hand that I didn’t have to buy decorations that I wouldn’t ever use again.
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Alicia Sent on 11/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic venue to have your wedding reception!!

Rebecca was absolutely the best!!! She went above and beyond to make our day special. To every detail, decoration, food and set up of our reception in general it was phenomenal. The food was used thru the Marriott as well and it was fantastic. All and all Rebecca made it so easy and all we did that day was enjoy!!!! No tearing down or cleaning up and everything was ready for the next morning!!! Thanks for it all, it was perfect!!
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Gabby Sent on 10/15/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely fabulous!

The West Des Moines Marriott was not only the most reasonable priced venue we found in the area but also gave us the most bang for our buck! They did all of the set up and tear down and weren’t super restrictive of what you could bring in. Rebecca was so responsive and helpful in the whole wedding process. A ton of our guests had commented on the great food and great service!!! We were able to utilize their complimentary space for breakfast the morning after and it was perfect! We also got a free night in a honeymoon suite that I was able to book for the night before to get ready in the day of. Would 100% recommend this place to any bride or groom!
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Nicole Sent on 09/12/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience

Rebecca was so great to work with and made it obvious she was there to make our dreams a reality. It was great to be able to rely on the hotel for so many of the details but also be able to add our own touches. It was nice not to have to worry about setting up our decorations the day before/of the wedding since the hotel set them up for us. We would highly recommend the West Des Marriott for a wedding or any event.
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Hannah Sent on 08/23/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The WDM Marriott was great!

Having my reception at the Marriott WDM was the best decision I made for our wedding night. Rebecca is an amazing coordinator and the staff was very friendly. They take care of everything with/for you and make your experience seamless.
Jenny
Jenny Sent on 10/21/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Convenience and Flexibility are worth it

We decided the West Des Moines Marriott for our reception location mostly due to the fact that they'd set up all of our table decor as part of the included package. And as the wedding date got closer, that became more and more important and definitely worth it.

But even more, Rebecca was so great to work with—she gave us recommendations based on how most people do things, but she was also open to any ideas we had.

The food was excellent, and we had lots of good reviews.

I can't overstate how great it was to have all our guests stay at that same location. And it was so nice for us to just go up after the wedding into a nice suite for some rest.

We could have used a room in the hotel for a breakfast the next morning, but we had brunch plans somewhere else. The hotel did lock up all our gifts in that room so we could just deal with them the next morning, which was really nice for us to not have to think about it that night.

Would recommend this venue to anyone looking for a convenient but elegant wedding.
K
Karen Sent on 09/24/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We chose the Marriott West Des Moines and could not be more pleased with everything. We worked with Rebecca Hemsath and she was fabulous! She helped us every step of the way, answering questions and giving us pointers when needed. She was absolutely delightful to work with for the wedding reception planning. We could not have asked for anyone better! The ballroom was simply beautiful! The meal was delicious and everyone commented in how good it was - and plentiful. The entire staff did an outstanding job and were very attentive and accommodating. They did all the work setting up and cleaning up afterwards. It left us with little or nothing to worry about as they did whatever we requested of them. They helped to make it a day we will always remember with great pride. I would highly recommend the West Des Moines Marriott for anyone planning a wedding.
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Ashley Sent on 08/22/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Had a great time and everyone commented on the food and staff service. They did a great job and completed the picture I had in my head for my ceremony
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Carol Sent on 08/09/2018
5 out of 5 rating
The Staff at the WDM Marriott exceeded all our expectations. From our first tour, planning an menu, and then the setup was great. Rebecca is a true event professional and has just the right touch. The service at our wedding, flawless. Renee ran the banquet room and served a sit down dinner for 300 easily it seemed. Our guests every request was met with a smile and yes. The value was also nice, we looked at several different venues and given the quality of food and bar service which was perfect, and the cost this was a great value. The ballroom lighting is pretty enough that we didn't need draping on the ceiling, just table décor and we used the hotel chair cover which is a good value also. I would recommend to anyone.
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Mary Sent on 06/14/2018
5 out of 5 rating
It was great not having to worry about anything. Rebecca and her team did a fantastic job setting up our reception, adding more rooms to our room block when needed, working through the technical difficulties we ran into with the website, and making our day as stress free as possible. If you want to have a beautiful reception at little to no work on you, I would recommend booking with the Marriot West Des Moines. Hats off to the chef, the food was wonderful as well!
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Awards

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West Des Moines Marriott frequently asked questions

West Des Moines Marriott includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
West Des Moines Marriott includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at West Des Moines Marriott includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Wine
The space offered by West Des Moines Marriott for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Hotel
West Des Moines Marriott offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
West Des Moines Marriott offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
West Des Moines Marriott offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
West Des Moines Marriott offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Lighting
  • Tables
West Des Moines Marriott is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in quality of service, 4.7 in value and 4.6 in average response time.
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