Event Venue Near Downtown Des Moines
Private Event & Meeting Venue in Des Moines
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Situated along the Principal Riverwalk, just north of downtown, the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is an urban oasis designed to make your next company meeting, family gathering, personal celebration, or wedding, greater than you imagine!
Make it Memorable
When searching in Des Moines for a unique corporate event venue, meeting space, downtown event venue, or indoor and outdoor venue, the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden has spaces that will make it memorable.
Newly Refreshed
The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden offers refreshed meeting & celebration rooms that provide a destination feel with an always friendly climate, all year long. From your initial visit through the day of the event, our skilled team ensures your day or night is a total success.
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Included in your private event rental:
A personalized planning experience
A dedicated event coordinator as your single point of contact
Professional on-site staff throughout your event
Dedicated event staff onsite during the event.
Tables, chairs, and white linens
Full setup and teardown of all provided furnishings
Use of base-level audiovisual equipment visual equipment.
A customized layout tailored to your event vision
Day-of event signage
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Complimentary parking for your guests
For rates, details or to book the facility, please contact the rentals team by completing the rental inquiry form.
We look forward to helping turn your dream event into a reality!
Catering & Vendors
Planning a celebration or meeting at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden? See the list of approved caterers and preferred vendors below. The Botanical Garden is proud to partner with local businesses to help make your special event memorable.
Approved Caterers and Bar Services
Bar Services: *Flora holds our liquor license, and all alcohol must be purchased through them.
Flora
Attn: Sarah Sontag
Ph. 515.323.6288 Email: flora@dmbotanicalgarden.com
Preferred Caterer: Flora
Attn: Sarah Sontag
Ph. 515.323.6288 Email: flora@dmbotanicalgarden.com
Additional Caterers:
Baratta’s
Ph. 515.281.4658
www.barattas.com Email: michelle@barattas.com
Des Moines Embassy Club Catering
Ph. 515.244.CLUB Email: catering@embassyclub.com
www.embassyclub.com
Destination Grille
Lily Larsen
Ph. 515-355-1153 Email:Lily@destinationgrille.com
https://www.destinationgrille.com/
Gateway Market
Kelly Crosby, Catering Director
Ph. 515.422.5108 Email:catering@gatewaymarket.com
www.gatewaymarket.com/catering
Hy-Vee Windsor Heights
Ashley Van Weeden, Food Service Manager
Ph. 515.279.4225 Email: 1895foodsvcmgr@hy-vee.com
Tonia Petterson, Store Director
Ph. 515.279.4225 Email: tpetterson@hy-vee.com
In the Bag Corporate Cuisine
Ph. 515.222.9338 Email: orders@inthebag-lunches.com
www.inthebag-lunches.com
Palmer’s Deli & Market Catering
Patti Williams, Director of Brand Management + Catering
Ph. 515.274.4004 Email:pawilliams@palmersdeliandmarket.com
www.palmersdeliandmarket.com
River Center Catering
Ph: 515.330.1517 Email: eventsales@rivercenterdsm.com
Tangerine Food Co
Pernilla Werninger & Susan Madorksy, Co-Owners
Ph. 515.720.7510 Email: tang4000@gmail.com
www.tangerinefoodco.com
Recommended Florists & Décor
Hy-Vee Floral Windsor Heights
515.279.4318 hy-vee.com/shop/flowers
Boesen Florists
515.223.9500 https://www.boesen.com/
Pepperharrow
515.468.0270 https://www.pepperharrowfarm.com/eventflorals
Wildflower
515.259.6955 https://wildflowerdsm.com/
Bella Flora
515.554.6964 https://bellafloraeventdesign.com/
Recommended DJs
Complete Weddings + Events
515.266.1355 https://completewedo.com/des-moines/
Spotlight Entertainment DJ Service
515.778.8467 Spotlightentertainment99@gmail.com
A Special Event DJ & Photo Booth
515.971.5482 https://aspecialeventdj.com/contact-us/
Recommended Wedding Coordinators
Complete Weddings + Events
515.266.1355 https://completewedo.com/des-moines/
Wildflower
515.259.6955 https://wildflowerdsm.com/
Out of the Box Productions
515.525.8118 http://www.outofboxproductions.com
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Embassy Suites by Hilton
101 E. Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
515.244.1700 Website
AC Hotel Des Moines East Village
401 E. Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
515.518.6060 Website
Staybridge Suites
Des Moines Downtown 201 E. Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Website
Recommended Photographers
Lauren Campbell Photography
515.996.0326 https://www.laurencampbellphotography.com/
Jenna McEntee
https://jennamcenteephotography.com/
Eva Leland
Recommended Videographers
Drew Dau
712.330.3627 https://www.drewdau.com/inquiry
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