Wedding Venues in Des Moines

Johanna

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

We are so excited to have booked this venue for our wedding next year! From the moment we toured, we knew it was the right fit! It’s new, spacious, and has such a beautiful layout that will work perfectly for our celebration. Everything feels thoughtfully designed and well cared for, which instantly put us at ease. One of the best parts of this process has been working with the owner. They have been so kind, professional, and responsive, making the entire experience feel stress-free. It’s clear they truly care about the couples they work with, and that has made all the difference for us. We can’t wait to celebrate here and are so grateful to have found a venue that checks all the boxes. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a beautiful space and an amazing team to work with!

Angela

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

Jasper does a fantastic job with the. Entire wedding experience. Sydney helped my daughter smoothly plan and experience the wedding of her dreams. With a beautiful outdoor wedding, followed by an indoor dinner, and later a wonderful night of dancing. Jasper is professional, prepared for everything (including weather surprises), and on top of every detail to make the night special.

SHarper

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

When our daughter got engaged we visited four venues in the Ames/Des Moines area. Glen Oaks was the last and we are so very happy we went with them. Our wedding was this past weekend and we feel like we got the Golden Ticket. The venue is gorgeous (we had the ceremony out on the croquet lawn), the food was fantastic, and every staff member was kind & accommodating. I cannot tell you how much we enjoyed working with Shannon, their catering director. It was like having our very own coordinator, wedding planner and friend helping the whole way through. We'd do it again in a heartbeat. Add Bella Flora into the combination and prepare for perfection!!!

The science center was great. We had our ceremony in the star theater which was absolutely beautiful. And they were very accommodating and easy to work with.

Madi

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

The entire process with the Marriott was really smooth and easy! Rebecca, the event coordinator, was so friendly and easy to work with - not to mention patient as she answered thousands of my questions! It was an amazing experience and I can't thank her and the entire Marriott staff enough for the amazing job they did!

We had both our ceremony and reception at the Downtown Des Moines Embassy Club and couldn't have been happier with the entire experience! We worked primarily with Emily, and she was so responsive and flexible--especially as we planned from out-of-state--from our initial meeting and tour to lots of emails leading up to our wedding day and the entire wedding week. The venue itself is gorgeous, especially the chandeliers, but the views are truly breathtaking, and we loved sharing them with our guests who had never visited Des Moines before. The food was delicious, and several of our friends and family commented on how it was so much better than typical wedding food. We were really pleased and impressed with all of the staff, all of whom went out of their way to make sure everything was exactly how we wanted it and that we had a great wedding. Highly recommend!

Alexander

4.8 out of 5 rating

4.8

On short notice, the Salisbury House team let us book a micro-wedding at the end of January. Then (after the wedding plans grew a little) they let us adjust our plans and shut the whole house down for the ceremony. Emily and the team at Salisbury allowed us to make over the Common Room into the space of our dreams. We were thrilled with how everything came together, and we love knowing we can visit to tour and reflect on our special day in the future.

Everyone at the Art Center was wonderful to work with! They made the process very easy, even setting up the tables and linens for the reception so that I did not have to worry about it. The food from Baru 66 was delicious and everything turned out perfect.

Briar

5.0 out of 5 rating

5.0

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center is a hidden gem in the Central Iowa area! Don’t picture the dated venue of yesteryear, it’s gone through a very thoughtful renovation that created spaces that have a “touch of ISU” rather than it being the forefront. At Gateway, we signed ONE contract that covered: the ceremony, reception, CATERING, rehearsal, room blocks, linens, dancefloor, chair rental, etc. Truly a full-service venue that knows weddings inside and out. I can’t mention Gateway without talking about the FOOD. I swear, prepare to have your guests rave about the food at your wedding for the next decade. The planning process covered every minor detail, right down to the napkin fold. At times I thought, there’s no way this is just included—yes, it was included—and yes, you can pick out exactly what you want. Zoie and the team were amazing to work with. My post-nuptial blues have me wishing that I could get married every year so I can continue to work with them. The Gateway Hotel and Conference Center is the perfect place to get married and have a party that will be talked about for a long time. From Friday morning until Sunday afternoon—you, your family, and your guests are treated to incredible service at a fantastic venue.

The cocktails, wine, and charcuterie are amazing! Would highly recommend coming every weekend! Great place to hang out and chat with friends. The service is great and the staff is the friendliest you could ask for!