Travel & Stay
We are so excited to celebrate our wedding in Des Moines!
Getting Here
Des Moines International (DSM)
About 15 minutes from the church, reception, and hotels.
Transportation
- Rideshare is widely available.
- Parking is free at the venue.
Hotel Blocks
Marriott Downtown
700 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309One sky-walk away from the reception venue. Limited rooms available. First come, first serve.
Booking LinkRate available until Sept 25, 2026.
Hilton Fort Des Moines
1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 503093 minute drive or 8 minute walk from the reception venue. Limited rooms available.
Booking LinkRate available until Sept 23, 2026.
Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
401 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 503091 minute drive or 5 minute walk from the reception venue!
Booking LinkNo block available at this hotel.
Things to Do
Food or Drink!
CaribouOne of our must-stops when we're in Des Moines3220 Ingersoll Ave
Des Moines, IABlue Sushi Sake GrillAnother chain, but one of our favorites — where our first date was and where we went after getting engaged!316 Court Ave
Des Moines, IALa Mie BakeryFor excellent breakfast and pastries.841 42nd St
Des Moines, IAPalmer's DeliOur personal favorite lunch stop.2843 Ingersoll Ave
Des Moines, IA
Des Moines, IABlue Sushi Sake GrillAnother chain, but one of our favorites — where our first date was and where we went after getting engaged!316 Court Ave
Des Moines, IALa Mie BakeryFor excellent breakfast and pastries.841 42nd St
Des Moines, IAPalmer's DeliOur personal favorite lunch stop.2843 Ingersoll Ave
Des Moines, IA
Sightseeing
State CapitolSee the best state capitol in the US!1007 E Grand Ave
Des Moines, IAPappajohn Sculpture ParkA great place for a stroll!1330 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IADes Moines Art CenterFor the art lovers.4700 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IASt. Augustin Adoration ChapelThis is where Max proposed to Libbie at the Mary statue on the pathway to the chapel!545 42nd St
Des Moines, IA
Des Moines, IAPappajohn Sculpture ParkA great place for a stroll!1330 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IADes Moines Art CenterFor the art lovers.4700 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IASt. Augustin Adoration ChapelThis is where Max proposed to Libbie at the Mary statue on the pathway to the chapel!545 42nd St
Des Moines, IA