Iowa Events Center
Wedding venue in Des Moines, Iowa
About Iowa Events Center
The Iowa Events Center combines Community Choice Convention Center, EMC Expo Center, and Casey’s Center in downtown Des Moines. It hosts rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and receptions, with an on-site wedding professional to assist with planning. Wedding options include the Grand Ballroom and Junior Ballroom, flexible meeting rooms, and West Plaza for outdoor ceremonies, cocktail hours, or photographs. The center provides in-house catering and bar service, with banquet, buffet, custom-menu, and à la carte options. Packages typically include food, beverages, staff, and equipment, with inclusions varying by package. The complex has on-site parking and an indoor skywalk connecting it to nearby hotels, restaurants, and parking; the attached Hilton Des Moines Downtown provides accommodation.
The facts
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Last updated
- November 2026
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How to reach Iowa Events Center
- Website: iowaeventscenter.com
- Phone: (515) 564-8000
- Address: 730 Third Street
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