Decades Event Center

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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $1,500 for off-peak dates, and $2,250 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 225 seated guests

About this venue

Located in the heart of West Des Moines, an event at Decades will not only create memories but ones that last a lifetime. Our specially designed space blends the antiquated with the modern and offers over 5,000 square feet of space for up to 225 guests. If you decide to host your next event at Decades, your investment will give you two on-site suites that offer the perfect place to get ready, the option to rent additional in-house decor, a fully stocked bar with optional packages for your guests, an event lead for the day of your event, and so much more! Also included, for your convenience and ease when planning your event, is ample parking in our adjacent lot. While we take care of set up and tear down, we are also more than happy to assist with any other needs you may have while planning the perfect event. From the tour to the last dance, we want to ensure you have the least amount of stress, so you can also enjoy your event alongside your guests.

Seated guest capacity

  • 50-225

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Farms, Barns, Ranches
  • Industrial Spaces

Venue setting

  • Indoor
1208 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265

Our event spaces

Decades Event Center

Decades has you covered to make sure you event will go off stress free.

Located in the heart of West Des Moines, Decades boasts 5,000 square feet of space, featuring seating for 225 guests. Whether it's a wedding, birthday party, reunion, corporate event, or conference, we promise a memorable evening of fun and celebration for you and your guests. Our spacious ballroom and full-service, handmade bar is completely decorated with rustic, antique decor and intimate lighting to help make the space look amazing.

Guest capacity

Up to 225 Seated

Up to 500 Standing

Square footage

5,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

With ample parking, your event will be stress-free from the moment you arrive. We provide on-site services as well as an event director to help you coordinate them all.

Decades Event Center

Decades has you covered to make sure you event will go off stress free.

Located in the heart of West Des Moines, Decades boasts 5,000 square feet of space, featuring seating for 225 guests. Whether it's a wedding, birthday party, reunion, corporate event, or conference, we promise a memorable evening of fun and celebration for you and your guests. Our spacious ballroom and full-service, handmade bar is completely decorated with rustic, antique decor and intimate lighting to help make the space look amazing.

Guest capacity

Up to 225 Seated

Up to 500 Standing

Square footage

5,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

With ample parking, your event will be stress-free from the moment you arrive. We provide on-site services as well as an event director to help you coordinate them all.

Available services that can be provided by Decades Event Center

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event rentals
  • Liability insurance
  • Lighting/Sound
  • On-site accommodations
  • Pet friendly
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Linens
  • Sound / AV
  • Standard Chairs

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