The Kirkwood Event Space
Wedding venue in Des Moines, Iowa
About The Kirkwood Event Space
The Kirkwood is a restored 1920s Art Deco event venue in downtown Des Moines, near Cowles Commons. Its historic setting includes marble, onyx, bronze and silver details. The venue hosts weddings and offers event specialists to help plan celebrations, including transitions between ceremony and reception. The venue offers three event spaces, available through packages that provide access to one, two or all three spaces. Packages accommodate up to 100 guests for three hours, 250 guests for six hours, or 500 guests for eight hours, respectively; each includes one, two or three bartenders. Additional time is available.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 500 guests
- Price
- From $3,000
- Setting
- Indoor
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach The Kirkwood Event Space
- Website: thekirkwooddsm.com
- Phone: (515) 822-2899
- Address: 400 Walnut Street
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