Iowa’s Best Intimate Wedding Venues
Des Moines Art Center
✦ Iconic venue featuring architecture by IM Pei, Richard Maier, and Eliel Saarinen
✦ Courtyard with granite reflecting pool, sculptures, and string lights in the trees
✦ Art galleries and unique spaces for portraits, intimate ceremonies, receptions, or tours for your guests
Salisbury House and Gardens
✦ Historic 1920s estate modeled after Tudor England, filled with original antiques and art
✦ Formal gardens, terraces, and six acres of private woodland for ceremonies and photos
✦ Multiple indoor and outdoor spaces that make every wedding unique
Rollins Mansion
✦ Historic 1920s mansion with original European and Wright-inspired details
✦ Expansive gardens, terraces, and skyline views of downtown Des Moines
✦ Multiple indoor and outdoor spaces for flexible, elegant celebrations
World Food Prize Hall of Laureates
✦ Beaux-Arts architecture with marble staircases and stained glass details
✦ Formal European-style gardens with fountains and sculpted hedges
✦ Prime downtown location along the Des Moines River and Riverwalk