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The Conservatory
4.7 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Des Moines, Iowa
Chic event venue for weddings, parties and corporate gatherings, boasting a bar, a kitchen and friendly staff.
Plan your tour
- Catering outside caterers welcome, going by reviews and the venue’s own info — confirm the policy (and any fees) before you book your caterer
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (515) 599-7787
- Website theconservatoryev.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
The setting
“If you’re thinking about the conservatory for your wedding go ahead and lock it in because you won’t be disappointed !”
Amenities couples mention
“If you’re thinking about the conservatory for your wedding go ahead and lock it in because you won’t be disappointed !”
What couples say again and again
“The venue is absolutely beautiful and Anthony and his staff were wonderful to work with—so helpful, organized, and attentive throughout the entire process.”
“The venue is beautiful and they really do go above and beyond to accommodate what you would like!”
“Anthony our coordinator was amazing and kept great communication throughout the planning process.”
“Pricing is affordable and if you choose their in house catering they make amazing food!”
“I went into the wedding planning process knowing that I wanted an affordable venue in a great location, and that is exactly what we got with The Conservatory.”
From the reviews
Literally could not have picked a better location for our reception than the Conservatory. The location downtown is very vibrant and chic, and you almost feel like you are walking into an upscale art gallery turned club when you enter through the front doors.
This is a great space! The venue is beautiful and they really do go above and beyond to accommodate what you would like! Anthony and his team did a great job from start to finish – and I would highly recommend working with them! I would recommend meeting with Anthony to figure out details.
The Conservatory was an AMAZING venue to hold my wedding reception. It's so important to pick a venue that has a beautiful space but with service that makes the day go smoothly. I couldn't have imagined a better place to hold it. The manager, Anthony, was outstanding.
My husband and I had the most beautiful vow renewal here in May! The venue itself is gorgeous and we were able to come in and do very minimal set-up, which is exactly what we were looking for. We had so many compliments on the venue and everyone had an amazing time!
Getting married at The Conservatory
The Conservatory comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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