Top 10 Wedding Venues for 2015 [for the Des Moines and surrounding areas].
Anyone that has played some sort of role in a wedding knows that it is very much a team effort. It is a day of collaboration between friends, family, florists, musicians, photographers, venues, and so much more! And that is why it is so very important to choose the right professionals to be on your “team”.
One of the very first to details to secure in your planning should be your venues. In the Des Moines metro, we are beyond fortunate to have fabulously unique venues at our fingertips.
To help you in your research and planning, I have compiled the [TOP 10 WEDDING VENUES FOR 2015] for the Des Moines and surrounding areas.
Your venues set the stage for your entire day. Do your research, and feel good about your decision!
Venues are not listed in any particular order.
Venue 1: Salisbury House
Salisbury House is nestled into a quiet, charming neighborhood amongst majestic oak trees; offering an elegant setting that requires little to no adornment to making events magical. Offering a stunning backdrop, it showcases depth in architecture, art, literature, music, and history.
Location: 4025 Tonawanda Drive, Des Moines, Iowa 50312
Capacity: 90 (indoor ceremony) or 300 (outdoor ceremony)
Contact: Bonnie Bronson
Website: http://salisburyhouse.org
Email: bbronson@salisburyhouse.org
Phone: 515-274-1777
Venue 2: Brenton Skating Plaza
Offering panoramic views of downtown, this venue offers a one of a kind canopy, allowing for rain and sun protection during your special celebration.
Location: 520 Robert D Ray Drive, Des Moines, Iowa
Capacity: Ranges from 315 – 1,028, depending on canopy use and seated/standing preferences
Contact: Robin
Email: brentoninfo@downtowndesmoines.com
Phone: 515-284-1000
Venue 3: Barnes Place
This venue offers a unique indoor set up in addition to 4 various outdoor options. They are as hands on as you need them to be in your planning, offering services for bartending, flowers, décor, as well as the logistics of your special day.
Location: 20932 350th Street, Adel, Iowa 50003
Capacity: Seating for up to 300 guests
Website: http://www.barnes-place.com
Contact: Paula Barnes
Email: barnes.place.ia@gmail.com
Phone: 515.360.9589
Venue 4: World Food Prize: Hall of Laureates
Wow your guests, impress your mother-in-law, and have access to the most spectacular picture-perfect space in the Midwest. In this venue you will feel like royalty with their unparalleled grand staircase, two incredible ballrooms, and the best restrooms in the city; not to mention you can wave like Princess Kate from their elegant balcony. Every guest will feel like a VIP.
Location: 100 Locust Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Capacity: A seated dinner will host 350-400. Standing options will host 500 plus
Contact: Nicole Barreca
Website: www.worldfoodprize.org/weddings
Email: nbarreca@worldfoodprize.org
Phone: 515-245-3735
Venue 5: Iowa Events Center [Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center Grand Ballroom]
Being able to accommodate a guest list of any size, this venue has the ability to offer flexibility in your planning. It is a state of the art facility that offers millions of custom lighting options, including an LED cloud ceiling.
Location: 730 Third Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Capacity: 600 – 2,000 [depending on if you do half or the full ballroom]
Contact: Chelsea Selvadurai
Email: cselvadurai@iowaeventscenter.com
Phone: 515-564-8000
Venue 6: Rollins Mansion
This historical venue, built in 1925, distinguishes itself on beautifully crafted architectural components.
Location: 2801 Fluer Drive, Des Moines, Iowa 50321
Capacity: 250-600 based on seated/standing preferences
Contact: Suyau Woehler
Email: INFO@ROLLINSMANSION.COM
Phone: 515-657-7288
Venue 7: Jasper Winery
As a family-owned winery in the heart of Des Moines, Jasper Winery is definitely something a little extra special. They make all of their own wines on location with most of their grapes grown about 45 minutes east in Jasper County. Settled into the middle of the metro, the winery is easily accessible and features a huge yard for ceremonies, bag toss games, and catching up with friends and family while enjoying a beautiful day. When visiting the winery, you can peek into the production room and watch the winemaker work or walk into the Barrel Room where all of their barrel-aged wines age for at least a year.
Location: 2400 George Flagg Parkway, Des Moines, Iowa 50321
Capacity: Seated will host 120-150. Cocktail hours will host up to 180. Opportunities to host up to 250 with a tent addition
Contact: Katie Bradshaw
Website: http://www.jasperwinery.com
Email: katie@jasperwinery.com
Phone: 515-282-9463
Venue 8: Des Moines Social Club
The Des Moines Social Club is an innovative arts and entertainment venue located in a renovated, historic art deco Firehouse in downtown.
Location: 900 Mulberry Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Capacity: Indoors will host 200 guests. Outdoors will host up to 500
Contact: Bethany Arganbright,
Email: bethany@desmoinessocialclub.org
Phone: 515-369-3672
Venue 9: Botanical Center
Their new outdoor gardens are molding into everything the metro could have imagined. With spectacular views, their outdoor space consists of a new water garden, belvedere, shade tree allée, celebration lawn, parterre garden and hillside garden. This venue truly is a tropical soiree.
Location: 909 Robert D. Ray Drive,Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Capacity: 20-220 guests
Contact: Jen Sieck or Chase
Website: http://www.dmbotanicalgarden.com
Email: info@dmbotanicalgarden.com
Phone: 515.323.6290
Venue 10: West End Architectural Salvage
No matter how far your guests travel, they’ll never forget their experience this venue has to offer! With a passion for rescuing craftsmanship from the past and offering it to as renovations or creative re-purposing, this venue is truly one of kind!
Location: 22 9th St., Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Capacity: Up to 425 guests
Contact: Brittany or Becky
Website: http://www.westendsalvage.com
Email: don@westendsalvage.com
Phone: 515.243.4405
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