Best Wedding Venues in Des Moines, IA

16 editor-ranked picks in Des Moines.

Of Des Moines's 23 venues, these 16 stand out for wedding venues, ranked by our editors on space, reviews, and event fit.

  1. The Temple for Performing Arts venue Our top pick of 16

    The Temple for Performing Arts

    premium

    A restored 1913 Masonic temple in downtown Des Moines with grand architecture and dramatic event spaces.

    Wedding Corporate Event Birthday Party +2 more

    Seats 300 · up to 500 standing

  2. Des Moines Marriott Downtown venue
    Ranked 2 of 16

    Des Moines Marriott Downtown

    premium

    A full-service downtown hotel with large ballroom space, on-site catering, and skyway-connected convenience.

    Wedding Corporate Event Birthday Party +3 more

    Seats 400 · up to 600 standing

  3. Horizon Events Center venue
    Ranked 3 of 16

    Horizon Events Center

    mid-range

    A large suburban event center west of Des Moines with flexible ballroom space and modern amenities for major events.

    Corporate Event Wedding Reunion +3 more

    Seats 500 · up to 800 standing

  4. Embassy Club West venue
    Ranked 5 of 16

    Embassy Club West

    mid-range

    A well-established Des Moines banquet facility with classic ballroom elegance and comprehensive event packages.

    Wedding Birthday Party Corporate Event +3 more

    Seats 250 · up to 350 standing

  5. The River Center venue
    Ranked 6 of 16

    The River Center

    mid-range

    A riverside venue in downtown Des Moines with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Des Moines River and Principal Park.

    Wedding Corporate Event Birthday Party +2 more

    Seats 200 · up to 300 standing

  6. Val Air Ballroom venue
    Ranked 9 of 16

    Val Air Ballroom

    budget

    A legendary Des Moines-area ballroom with decades of history, large dance floor, and classic event atmosphere.

    Wedding Birthday Party Corporate Event +3 more

    Seats 400 · up to 800 standing

  7. Jasper Winery venue
    Ranked 11 of 16

    Jasper Winery

    mid-range

    An urban winery in Des Moines with vineyard views, tasting room event space, and a relaxed wine-country atmosphere.

    Wedding Corporate Event Birthday Party +2 more

    Seats 150 · up to 250 standing

  8. FFA Enrichment Center venue
    Ranked 12 of 16

    FFA Enrichment Center

    mid-range

    A modern conference and event center in Ankeny with state-of-the-art facilities and a distinctive agricultural heritage.

    Corporate Event Reunion Graduation Party +2 more

    Seats 350 · up to 500 standing

  9. Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden venue
    Ranked 13 of 16

    Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

    premium

    Riverside botanical garden with conservatory ceremonies and indoor-outdoor event rooms north of downtown Des Moines.

    Wedding Corporate Event Birthday Party +2 more
  10. Salisbury House & Gardens venue
    Ranked 14 of 16

    Salisbury House & Gardens

    premium

    Historic Tudor mansion museum in Des Moines renting indoor rooms and grounds for weddings and private gatherings.

    Wedding Corporate Event Birthday Party +3 more

    Seats 100 · up to 250 standing

  11. Science Center of Iowa venue
    Ranked 15 of 16

    Science Center of Iowa

    mid-range

    Downtown Des Moines science museum hosting birthdays, receptions, and weddings among its exhibit halls.

    Birthday Party Wedding Corporate Event +2 more

    Seats 400

  12. Blank Park Zoo venue
    Ranked 16 of 16

    Blank Park Zoo

    mid-range

    Des Moines zoo with indoor event centers, covered pavilions, and after-hours full-zoo rentals for private groups.

    Wedding Corporate Event Birthday Party +2 more

    Seats 450 · up to 600 standing

  13. The Tea Room venue
    Ranked 17 of 16

    The Tea Room

    premium

    Restored 1925 Younkers ballroom on the sixth floor of downtown Des Moines' Wilkins Building, hosting up to 300.

    Wedding Corporate Event Anniversary +2 more

    Up to 300 standing

  14. The District Venue venue
    Ranked 21 of 16

    The District Venue

    mid-range

    Two-story all-inclusive reception hall in Ankeny's Prairie Trail district with in-house catering and full bar.

    Wedding Corporate Event Birthday Party +3 more
  15. Living History Farms venue
    Ranked 22 of 16

    Living History Farms

    budget

    Urbandale open-air history museum renting a barn, church, conference center, and lawns for events up to 330.

    Wedding Corporate Event Reunion +3 more

    Seats 156 · up to 330 standing

  16. Meadows Events Center at Prairie Meadows venue
    Ranked 23 of 16

    Meadows Events Center at Prairie Meadows

    mid-range

    34,000-square-foot events center at Prairie Meadows in Altoona, with 20+ rooms, chef catering, and on-site hotel.

    Corporate Event Wedding Holiday Party +3 more

    Up to 2,000 standing