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.
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We’ve recently updated our spaces. Imagine your ceremony in one of these spots.
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.)
- 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.)
- 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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