Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden sits along the Principal Riverwalk just north of downtown, with the Des Moines skyline directly across the river. Indoor ceremonies take place under an arbor inside the tropical conservatory, while outdoor receptions run alongside the gardens or over the water garden. Renovated meeting and celebration rooms handle corporate functions year-round, and every rental includes an event coordinator, on-site staff, tables, chairs, linens, audiovisual equipment, setup and teardown, Wi-Fi, and free parking.

Published starting rates run $500 for ceremony-only bookings, $1,500 for outdoor weddings, and $1,875 for indoor weddings, with full pricing handled through the rentals team via an inquiry form. Catering comes from an approved caterer list. The combination of conservatory backdrop, dedicated planning support, and skyline views makes it best suited to weddings, milestone anniversaries, and corporate receptions where the setting carries the event.