A Wedding Rooted in Nature
Elevate your wedding with a venue unlike anything else in Des Moines. At the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, lush greenery and tropical warmth meet modern elegance—creating a breathtaking backdrop for your celebration. It’s the perfect way to enjoy a destination-style wedding, right here at home.
Here are a few ways to infuse your day with natural beauty and botanical inspiration.
Putting Botanicals Front & Center
The Botanical Garden provides a stunning setting on its own, but you can extend the theme through thoughtful botanical touches woven into every part of your celebration.
Botanical Invitations
Incorporate pressed flowers, foliage, or seeded papers into your invitations to give guests a preview of your garden-inspired wedding day.
Floral Couture
Go beyond the bouquet. Floral crowns, hair florals, and even preserved blooms incorporated into gowns, veils, suits, or boutonnieres bring a fresh, romantic touch.
Naturally Inspired Food & Drinks
Choose a signature cocktail with a botanical twist or craft a menu focused on fresh, seasonal, farm-to-table ingredients. Flora, our preferred caterer, offers both elegant meals and imaginative, nature-forward beverage options.
Inside or Out? You Don’t Have to Choose.
Weather worries disappear here. Whether you select an indoor space or an outdoor garden setting, you’ll be surrounded by beauty in every direction. Our newly refreshed event spaces include everything to make planning effortless and elegant.
What’s Included:
- Unforgettable indoor and outdoor scenery
- Dedicated ceremony and reception locations
- Guest tables and seating, plus food & beverage tables
- Setup and teardown of all Garden-provided amenities
- A curated list of approved caterers and bar services
- Booking options up to 18 months in advance
- Free onsite parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Photo reservation fee waived for a two-hour session with your photographer
- A dedicated, single point-of-contact rental coordinator
Everything you need for a seamless Des Moines wedding—rooted in nature and designed with care.
Small But Mighty & Memorable
Planning an intimate wedding? We love micro-weddings. Choose a ceremony only package that offers all the beauty and impact of a full celebration—just perfectly scaled for you and your closest guests.
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Want a sneak peek of our refreshed spaces? Watch this video and fall in love.
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A Magical Place to Say “Yes”
If you’re only at the proposal stage of your love story, we have a package designed to make your moment unforgettable. Even better—the cost of your proposal package can be deducted from your wedding rental when you book within 18 months.
Your forever starts here.
Contact us to get this celebration started.