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Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,820 Google reviews · Greenhouse wedding venue in Des Moines, Iowa
Seasonal blooms showcased outdoors & in a geodesic dome, plus educational programs & art shows.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (515) 323-6290
- Website dmbotanicalgarden.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–4 PM |
The setting
“Maintaining a beautiful garden isn't cheap, so understandable that there's a fee, but it does make me appreciate our MN Como conservatory that is free (with donation request/appreciated).”
“The Botanical Garden’s Christmas Light Experience was absolutely wonderful and truly magical.”
“This place is certainly a Tropical oasis, its ine of main my getaways.”
Amenities, with proof
“Walking under the soaring glass roof, you are surrounded by towering palm trees, brilliant exotic orchids, and a stunning array of vibrant tropical flora from around the globe.”
“I'm a bit of a plant geek and wandering through the indoor and outdoor spaces was a special treat.”
What couples say again and again
“Formal gardens, bonsai, water gardens, indoor houseplants, tropicals under the dome, waterfalls, it really is amazing.”
“The greenery is stunning and so refreshing, and my son had a great time in the kids’ area with all the toys to play with.”
“Beautiful Clean Place just full of wonderful plants.”
Why it's listed — and what we can confirm
- Glass / botanical setting — “Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden”
- Hosts weddings or events — “Wedding venue”
- Hosts weddings — “Listed on Google as a wedding venue”
- Natural light — “Walking under the soaring glass roof, you are surrounded by towering palm trees, brilliant exotic orchids, and a stunning array of vibrant tropical flora from around the globe.”
Getting married at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden comes up for weddings, going by their listing and couples’ reviews. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the glass house at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — the light pouring through the panes at golden hour is the whole reason to book one, but a greenhouse at noon in July feels very different from one at dusk in October, so ask about temperature and shade for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring the questions that only matter for a glass venue: is it heated and air-conditioned (the single most important question), what months do they actually book, is there shade cloth or diffusing glass for midday glare, what's the humidity like in summer, are candles or open flame allowed near the plants, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Glass venues are intimate and popular 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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