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The Tea Room

Wedding venue in Des Moines, Iowa

About The Tea Room

The Tea Room is a restored event venue on the sixth floor of the historic Wilkins Building in downtown Des Moines. Its main space offers 5,175 square feet, 16-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows with balconies overlooking downtown, a stage, and a 24-by-24-foot dance floor. It accommodates seated dinners for up to 300 and cocktail receptions for up to 425. Reservations include a private Rose Room with a bathroom, an adjacent lounge, event setup and cleanup, tables, chairs, linens, china, glassware, flatware, an event manager, and access to a professional commercial kitchen. The venue allows licensed outside caterers; meal-service staff must be provided by the caterer. The Garden and Jubilee Rooms are rented together and can be reserved separately or as part of the Tea Room rental. Together they provide 2,688 square feet, nine floor-to-ceiling windows with balconies, and space for ceremonies or receptions of up to 100 guests or cocktail receptions of up to 150. The venue explicitly hosts wedding ceremonies and receptions. Practical details include five underground parking spaces for the Garden and Jubilee Rooms, nearby public parking garages, and skywalk access that can be arranged with management. The venue serves beer and wine for hosted drinks and offers a cash bar; outside alcohol is not allowed.

The facts

Guests
100–425 guests
Pricing note
Rates not stated. A 50% deposit is required to reserve a date; the remaining rental balance and a refundable $1,000 damage deposit are due 30 days before the event. Valet parking is available for additional pricing.
Setting
Indoor
Last updated
November 2026

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