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The Conservatory

4.7 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Greenhouse wedding venue in Des Moines, Iowa

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Chic event venue for weddings, parties and corporate gatherings, boasting a bar, a kitchen and friendly staff.

Plan your tour

  • Catering in-house: “Great in-house catering, decor, and bar set-up.” (5★ Google review by Conner)
  • 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

Most venues show the grounds by appointment and close the calendar on event days — book a tour rather than dropping in.

The setting

The style of The Conservatory in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🪟 Conservatory 10 mentions

“If you’re thinking about the conservatory for your wedding go ahead and lock it in because you won’t be disappointed !”

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Amenities, with proof

Each amenity below is quoted from a couple's review of The Conservatory or from the venue's own website — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

🍽️ In-House Catering 2 mentions

“Great in-house catering, decor, and bar set-up.”

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Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 50 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

💚 stunning venue & grounds 24 mentions

“The venue is absolutely beautiful and Anthony and his staff were wonderful to work with—so helpful, organized, and attentive throughout the entire process.”

🤝 owners who go above & beyond 6 mentions

“The venue is absolutely beautiful and Anthony and his staff were wonderful to work with—so helpful, organized, and attentive throughout the entire process.”

📋 day-of coordination 13 mentions

“Anthony our coordinator was amazing and kept great communication throughout the planning process.”

🍽️ delicious food & drinks 2 mentions

“Pricing is affordable and if you choose their in house catering they make amazing food!”

💵 great value 3 mentions

“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.”

Why it's listed — and what we can confirm

We list a venue only when its own evidence shows it is a glass, greenhouse, or botanical setting and that it hosts weddings or events. Every badge on this page is backed by a line from the venue's website or a couple's review — quoted here.

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.

★★★★★ — Lydia, Jun 2022

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.

★★★★★ — Kodee, Jul 2018

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.

★★★★★ — Lizzie, Oct 2020

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!

★★★★★ — Bree, Jun 2025

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Where to find The Conservatory

315 E 5th St Ste 2, Des Moines, IA50309

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Listing re-verified November 2026 against the venue's own website, its Google listing, and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.