Iowa Events Center
All-inclusive venue
The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $2,500
Guest capacity
Up to 800 seated guests
About this venue
The Iowa Events Center is the ideal facility for rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and receptions. Our venue provides the perfect setting for your big day and is conveniently located near downtown— just minutes away from local attractions. Let us take the stress out of the wedding planning process. We are a one-stop shop to ensure your day is the one you've always dreamt of. You will be partnered with one of our wedding professionals who will work with you throughout the planning process and even after your wedding. They will work closely with you to organize all aspects of your wedding. From booking to dinner menus, venue layout to the finishing touches, and so much more. Visit our weddings page on our website to inquire about available dates.
Our event spaces
Junior Ballroom
A one-stop shop for your big day.
With modern lighting and architecture, the Junior Ballroom offers 10,560 square feet divisible by three. A private entrance and an additional 6,930 square feet of pre-function space is the perfect area for cocktail hours, buffet stations, and so much more. A conference room and 8 additional meeting rooms are the perfect spaces for coat rooms or bridal rooms with back-of-house access to your main space.
Guest capacity
Up to 700 Seated
Up to 700 Standing
Square footage
10,560
Ideal for
Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
All room rentals include tables, table linens, 10 complimentary parking passes (value $100), complimentary dance floor (value $250), complimentary cake cutting (value $75), custom lighting, and wedding professional/day-of coordinator.
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Grand Ballroom
A one-stop shop for your big day.
Iowa’s largest ballroom at 28,800 square feet with airwalls allowing the space to be divisible by two. An additional 14,032 square feet of pre-function space offers the perfect area for cocktail hours, buffet tables, or a variety of other functions. Additional meeting rooms give bridal parties a private space to relax leading up to the ceremony or reception.
Guest capacity
10-1300 Seated
10-1300 Standing
Square footage
28,800
Ideal for
Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat
Included in this room:
All room rentals include tables, table linens, 10 complimentary parking passes (value $100), complimentary dance floor (value $250), complimentary cake cutting (value $75), custom lighting, and wedding professional/day-of coordinator.
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Grand Concourse
A one-stop shop for your big day.
50,000 square feet of space that can be transformed into individual rooms or a variety of settings through an adjustable airwall system; truly making the possibilities endless. Projectors located in the ceilings display images and videos welcoming your guests as they arrive. Additional meeting rooms located on the Mezzanine Level offer private space for bridal parties or rehearsal dinners.
Guest capacity
10-750 Seated
10-750 Standing
Square footage
12,150
Ideal for
Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat
Included in this room:
All room rentals include tables, table linens, 10 complimentary parking passes (value $100), complimentary dance floor (value $250), complimentary cake cutting (value $75), custom lighting, and wedding professional/day-of coordinator.
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
West Plaza
A one-stop shop for your big day.
West Plaza is the perfect space for ceremonies, cocktail hour, or family photos. Located outside of Community Choice Convention Center, this provides guests with the space to enjoy fresh air and a great view of Downtown Des Moines.
Guest capacity
10-500 Seated
10-500 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
All room rentals include tables, table linens, 10 complimentary parking passes (value $100), complimentary dance floor (value $250), complimentary cake cutting (value $75), custom lighting, and wedding professional/day-of coordinator.
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Junior Ballroom
A one-stop shop for your big day.
With modern lighting and architecture, the Junior Ballroom offers 10,560 square feet divisible by three. A private entrance and an additional 6,930 square feet of pre-function space is the perfect area for cocktail hours, buffet stations, and so much more. A conference room and 8 additional meeting rooms are the perfect spaces for coat rooms or bridal rooms with back-of-house access to your main space.
Guest capacity
Up to 700 Seated
Up to 700 Standing
Square footage
10,560
Ideal for
Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
All room rentals include tables, table linens, 10 complimentary parking passes (value $100), complimentary dance floor (value $250), complimentary cake cutting (value $75), custom lighting, and wedding professional/day-of coordinator.
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Grand Ballroom
A one-stop shop for your big day.
Iowa’s largest ballroom at 28,800 square feet with airwalls allowing the space to be divisible by two. An additional 14,032 square feet of pre-function space offers the perfect area for cocktail hours, buffet tables, or a variety of other functions. Additional meeting rooms give bridal parties a private space to relax leading up to the ceremony or reception.
Guest capacity
10-1300 Seated
10-1300 Standing
Square footage
28,800
Ideal for
Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat
Included in this room:
All room rentals include tables, table linens, 10 complimentary parking passes (value $100), complimentary dance floor (value $250), complimentary cake cutting (value $75), custom lighting, and wedding professional/day-of coordinator.
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Grand Concourse
A one-stop shop for your big day.
50,000 square feet of space that can be transformed into individual rooms or a variety of settings through an adjustable airwall system; truly making the possibilities endless. Projectors located in the ceilings display images and videos welcoming your guests as they arrive. Additional meeting rooms located on the Mezzanine Level offer private space for bridal parties or rehearsal dinners.
Guest capacity
10-750 Seated
10-750 Standing
Square footage
12,150
Ideal for
Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat
Included in this room:
All room rentals include tables, table linens, 10 complimentary parking passes (value $100), complimentary dance floor (value $250), complimentary cake cutting (value $75), custom lighting, and wedding professional/day-of coordinator.
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
West Plaza
A one-stop shop for your big day.
West Plaza is the perfect space for ceremonies, cocktail hour, or family photos. Located outside of Community Choice Convention Center, this provides guests with the space to enjoy fresh air and a great view of Downtown Des Moines.
Guest capacity
10-500 Seated
10-500 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
All room rentals include tables, table linens, 10 complimentary parking passes (value $100), complimentary dance floor (value $250), complimentary cake cutting (value $75), custom lighting, and wedding professional/day-of coordinator.
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Available services that can be provided by Iowa Events Center
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Lighting/Sound
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wedding cake services
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Self parking - paid
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Barware
- China
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Lighting
- Linens
- Sound / AV
- Standard Chairs
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