Ceremony Only Weddings
The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is a beautiful and unique place to have an intimate wedding ceremony or to elope in Des Moines. Surround yourself with up to your closest loved ones and make life-long memories by saying “I DO” in one or our iconic garden spaces.
Ceremony Only Wedding Packages
Package Details (pricing is valid through December 31, 2024)
Daytime Ceremony
(up to 20 guests, including wedding party) – starting at $500
- 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.
- Available to book Tuesday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
- 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.
Daytime Ceremony Premium
(up to 20 guests, including wedding party) – starting at $750
- Includes 1 hour, semi-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.
- Available to book Tuesday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
- Dedicated Botanical Garden event coordinator provided for onsite assistance and support.
- Guest 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.
Sunrise Ceremony
(up to 60 guests) – Starting at $1,000
- Includes 90 minutes private time slot to hold ceremony, coffee reception and photography session.
- Available to book Tuesday through Sunday between 6:30 and 8:30 a.m.
- Ceremony location (conservatory only???) will be pre-approved by Botanical Garden Staff.
- Dedicated Botanical Garden event coordinator provided for onsite support.
- Guest table, lectern, coffee table
- Set up and tear down of ceremony chairs
- Audio equipment for background music and voice amplification (handheld microphone).
Evening Conservatory Ceremony
Starting at $1,875
- Includes evening access to the conservatory for a private* ceremony and bridal suite.
- Available during the months of November through April, seven days a week, 5 p.m. – midnight.
- Bridal Suite (guaranteed with all-inclusive package)
- Tables, chairs, and white linens
- Black resin folding chairs OR Gold Chiavari chairs for ceremonies OR receptions up to 100 guests.
- Basic audio equipment for background music and voice amplification (handheld microphone)
- 1-hour wedding rehearsal
- Complimentary two-hour photography reservation
- Single point-of-contact event coordinator provides set up consultation and coordination of facility management for set up on the day of event
- Additional add-on amenities available upon request