Salisbury House & Gardens
Wedding venue in Des Moines, Iowa
About Salisbury House & Gardens
Salisbury House & Gardens is a historic house museum and event venue in Des Moines, set among formal gardens, terraces, lawns and woodland. The 1920s house features English oak woodwork, flintwork, antique furnishings and original artworks. Weddings can use indoor and outdoor areas for ceremonies, cocktail hours, dinners and receptions. Indoor events are limited to 100 guests; outdoor events can accommodate up to 250. May through October allows indoor and outdoor use, while November through April rentals are indoors only and limited to 100 guests. December rentals are limited to 50–60 guests because of holiday decorations.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 250 guests
- Price
- From $5,000
- Pricing note
- Rental rates and packages are not listed; contact the venue for pricing. Rentals are booked by hourly packages. A signed contract, 50% of the rental fee and a refundable $1,000 damage deposit are required to secure a date. Final payment is due 30 days before the event.
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Kind of place
- Estate · Garden · Museum
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
- Listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach Salisbury House & Gardens
- Website: salisburyhouse.org
- Phone: (515) 274-1777
- Address: 4025 Tonawanda Drive
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