Private Events
Top Iowa Venue
Situated along the Principal Riverwalk, just north of downtown, the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is an urban oasis designed to make your next company meeting, family gathering, personal celebration, or wedding, greater than you imagine!
The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden offers unique spaces that provide a destination feel with an always friendly climate, all year long. From your initial visit through the day of the event, our skilled team ensures your day or night is a total success.
Weddings
Meetings
Celebrations
We Got You!
Included in your private event rental:
Access to Garden spaces and venue rooms within package selection.
Tables, chairs, and white linens.
Setup and teardown of Botanical Garden provided amenities.
Dedicated event staff onsite during the event.
Free onsite parking
Free Wi-Fi and Level 1 Audio visual equipment.
Views of seasonal gardens, water garden, and downtown skyline.
For rates, details or to book the facility, please contact the rentals team by completing the rental inquiry form.
We look forward to helping turn your dream event into a reality!
Catering & Vendors
Planning a celebration or meeting at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden? See the list of approved caterers and preferred vendors below. The Botanical Garden is proud to partner with local businesses to help make your special event memorable.
Approved Caterers and Bar Services
Bar Services: *Flora holds our liquor license, and all alcohol must be purchased through them.
Flora
Attn: Sarah Sontag
Ph. 515.323.6288 Email: flora@dmbotanicalgarden.com
Preferred Caterer:
Flora
Attn: Sarah Sontag
Ph. 515.323.6288 Email: flora@dmbotanicalgarden.com
Additional Caterers:
River Center Events and Catering* (formerly Trellis Catering)
Ph. 515.330.1517 Email: eventsales@lhgroupdsm.com https://www.rivercenterdsm.com
Baratta’s:
Ph. 515.281.4658
www.barattas.com Email: michelle@barattas.com
Embassy Club:
Emily Biedenfeld, Catering Sales Director
Ph. 515.245.3762 Email: catering@embassyclub.com www.embassyclub.com
Gateway Market:
Kelly Crosby, Catering Manager
Ph. 515.422.5108 Email: kcrosby@gatewaymarket.com www.gatewaymarket.com/catering
In the Bag Corporate Cuisine:
Ph. 515.222.9338 Email: orders@inthebag-lunches.com
www.inthebag-lunches.com
Palmer’s Deli & Market Catering:
Patti Williams, Director of Brand Management + Catering
Ph. 515-274-4004 Email: pawilliams@palmersdeliandmarket.com www.palmersdeliandmarket.com
Tangerine Food Co:
Cherry Madole, Co-Owner / Susan Madorksy, Co-Owner
Ph. 515.720.7510 Email: tang4000@gmail.com www.tangerinefoodco.com
Aaron Dolezal Photography & Media
Owner/Lead Photographer
www.aarondphoto.com mixmasterad4@outlook.com
instagram @aarondolezalphoto
facebook @Aaron Dolezal Photography & Media
Recommended Florists & Décor
Hy-Vee Floral Windsor Heights
515.279.4318 hy-vee.com/shop/flowers
Boesen Florists
515.223.9500 https://www.boesen.com/
Pepperharrow
515.468.0270 https://www.pepperharrowfarm.com/eventflorals
Wildflower
515.259.6955 https://wildflowerdsm.com/
Bella Flora
515.554.6964 https://bellafloraeventdesign.com/
Recommended DJs
Complete Weddings + Events
515.266.1355 https://completewedo.com/des-moines/
Spotlight Entertainment DJ Service
515.778.8467 Spotlightentertainment99@gmail.com
A Special Event DJ & Photo Booth
515.971.5482 https://aspecialeventdj.com/contact-us/
Recommended Wedding Coordinators
Complete Weddings + Events
515.266.1355 https://completewedo.com/des-moines/
Wildflower
515.259.6955 https://wildflowerdsm.com/
Out of the Box Productions
515.525.8118 http://www.outofboxproductions.com
Recommended Hotels
Embassy Suites by Hilton 101 E. Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
515.244.1700 Website
AC Hotel Des Moines East Village 401 E. Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
515.518.6060 Website
Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown 201 E. Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Website
Recommended Photographers
Aaron Dolezal Photography & Media
515.321.1928 www.aarondphoto.com
mixmasterad4@outlook.com
Instagram @aarondolezalphoto
Facebook @Aaron Dolezal Photography & Media
Lauren Campbell Photography
515.996.0326 https://www.laurencampbellphotography.com/
Jenna McEntee
https://jennamcenteephotography.com/
Recommended Videographers
Drew Dau
712.330.3627 https://www.drewdau.com/inquiry
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