Ceremony Only Weddings

The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is a beautiful and unique place to have an intimate wedding ceremony in Des Moines. Surround yourself with your closest loved ones and make life-long memories by saying “I DO” in one or our iconic garden spaces.

Ceremony Only Packages

Daytime Vow Exchange Ceremony

(up to 20 guests, including wedding party) – starting at $1000

Seasonally Available Tues-Fri 10 AM -2PM only

  • Includes 1 hour, non-private time slot to hold ceremony and photos (typical scenario is 15 minute ceremony with 45 minutes photography.)
  • Ceremony location will be pre-approved by Botanical Garden Staff.
  • Dedicated Botanical Garden event coordinator provided for onsite assistance and support.
  • Tables, chairs, dressing rooms, decorations, music, amplified sound, and Botanical Garden amenities are not provided for this package. Please come dressed and ready for your ceremony.

Garden Ceremony Semi-Private

(up to 75 guests, including wedding party) – starting at $2500

Seasonally Available Sun-Thurs, 5-7PM only

  • Includes 2 hours, semi-private time slot to hold ceremony and photos (typical scenario is 60 minute ceremony with 60 minutes photography.)
  • Ceremony location will be pre-approved by Botanical Garden Staff.
  • Dedicated Botanical Garden event coordinator provided for onsite assistance and support.
  • Table and lectern.
  • Set up and tear down of black resin folding chairs.
  • Dressing rooms, decorations, music, amplified sound and Botanical Garden amenities are not provided for this package. Please come dressed and ready for your ceremony.

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