Weddings
Botanical Garden Wedding Venue in Des Moines
You can make your wedding magical at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Whether you’re looking for an intimate ceremony or an elaborate garden reception, we are a Des Moines wedding venue offering packages that fit every celebration.
There is nowhere more idyllic than the oasis of the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Located in the heart of downtown, this indoor, outdoor, garden wedding venue has been named the “Most Gorgeous Wedding Venue in the State of Iowa” by PureWow, featured by The Knot as one of their “14 Spectacular Wedding Venues in Iowa” and as an “Iconic Des Moines Wedding Venue” by Des Moines Girl.
With both indoor and outdoor wedding options, the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden provides stunning garden settings no matter the season and is the Iowa all-season Botanical Garden wedding venue. Your life-long memories start here with a Botanical Garden wedding.
Voted Best Wedding Venue


Weddings Include:
A personalized planning experience
A dedicated event coordinator as your single point of contact
Professional on-site staff throughout your 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
We look forward to helping turn your dream wedding into a reality!
For rates, details, or to book the facility, please fill out the Rental Inquiry Form.
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Indoor Wedding Venue in Des Moines
Say your wedding I Do’s, rain or shine, under the picturesque arbor within our lush, destination-style conservatory filled with tropical plants.
Starting at $1,875
Outdoor Wedding Venue in Des Moines
Host the wedding of your dreams surrounded by breathtaking gardens or over the tranquil water garden with the Des Moines skyline as your backdrop.
Starting at $1,500
Simply the Ceremony Venue in Des Moines
Focus on what matters most—a meaningful, intimate ceremony set in natural beauty, leaving a lasting impression long after you say “I do.”
Starting at $500
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