Yes, your room rental fee covers an on-site Event Coordinator to assist in catering, bar, and room set-up details. They will also be present at your event to ensure all of those elements run smoothly.
The District Venue is an open, 5,000 square-foot facility, Including a loft level and an additional Bridal Suite.
Definitely! Our space can accommodate up to 220 guests comfortably. We are so happy to be able to offer you a wedding ceremony and wedding reception site all under one roof. Our intimate and elegant wedding ceremony loft is gorgeous with glowing string lighting and Chiavari Chairs! We don't skip a beat, immediately after the ceremony your guests have the comfort of walking straight into cocktail hour!
The District Venue has an open vendor policy. With the exception of food and beverages, you may bring in any outside vendor you wish - from florists to photographers. There are so many wonderful wedding vendors that we want you to choose your favorite!
- Time Block from 10am to 2am (16hr block) for wedding/receptions (reserved times vary for other special events)
- 5,000 square feet of open space
-Bridal Suite
- Room Set-Up
- Event Coordinator
- Wifi
- Elevator & Wheelchair Accessible Bathrooms
- Tables
- Chiavari Chairs
- Your choice of black or white tablecloths & matching linen napkins
- Chinaware
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Full-Service Bar
- Mixed cash and hosted options
- Security/Dram Insurance
- Bartenders
- In-House Catering Service
- Tastings
- Waitstaff
- Any Type of Food Service (Buffet, Family Style, or Plated)
- Room Clean-Up & Teardown
- Open Vendor Policy (with the exception of catering and alcohol)
- Reception capacity up to 350 guests
- Local Reception Hall in the Des Moines Metro with numerous hotels just steps away
-Conveniently located, free parking
Regardless of the food service style you choose, there is no additional charge with our in-house local catering. Food service options include buffet, plated, or family style. Your Event Coordinator will assist you in determining the style that best suites your event.
We want to make sure that you and your vendors have plenty of time to set-up and that you and your guests can fully relax and enjoy your special day. For wedding ceremonies and wedding receptions The District Venue is open to you from 10am to 2am on your event day. For all corporate/special events we work with you one on one to determine the right amount of time for your individual event! Our in-house bar will also serve you and your guests until 2am, unless a sooner stopping point is pre-determined with your Event Coordinator. Unfortunately, clients and/or their vendors are not allowed into the facility to start decorating any earlier than your facility rental time. Our staff utilizes all time leading up to the event rental time to properly set up and prep the facility to meet the high expectations to which we hold The District Venue.
We know how hard it can be to foresee how much your guests will drink. That’s why we have created a unique hosted bar process at the District Venue. This process ensures that you will only pay for what you and your guests actually consume. If you would like a hosted bar, you can pick and choose specific items you would like to host while leaving all other items open for your guests to purchase independently. Our bar service is 100% customizable for your event! We offer cash bar, hosted bar, & any combination of the two!
For weddings and larger non-wedding events, the District Venue requires a $2,000 deposit in order to reserve your date with us. The remainder of your room rental fee is due six months prior to your event date. If your total room rental is less than $2,000 the full room rental price is due at the time of booking.
The District is excited to bring you numerous linen styles and colors, a variety of centerpiece options, additional lighting, and even backdrops. When you book with us, you’ll have access to renting as many additional decorative items as you would like.
No, let us do the hard part! The District Venue will clean beforehand as well as after your event. Our banquet event staff will set-up everything that we provide - tables, chairs, basic linens, place settings, cocktail tables, dessert stations, a buffet line, etc. You will be responsible for setting up and taking down anything that is brought in by you, and your vendors will be responsible for setting up and taking down anything that is brought in by them.
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