Iowa’s Best Intimate Wedding Venues
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
Clare and Miles Mills Rose Garden
✦ Historic rose garden in Greenwood Park dating back to the 1930s
✦ Over 2,000 rose bushes and 100 varieties across 4.5 acres
✦ Limestone architecture, flagstone paths, and endless ways to lay out a ceremony
Sylvan Amphitheater
✦ Historic amphitheater built in 1931, restored in 2004
✦ Shaded setting surrounded by tall oak trees in Greenwood Park
✦ Bench seating for about 200 guests, perfect for intimate ceremonies
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