Salisbury House & Gardens

Guest capacity

Up to 250 seated guests

About this venue

Salisbury House & Gardens is a wedding venue and museum situated in Des Moines, Iowa. The original owner, Carl Weeks, founded liquid foundation and hypoallergenic makeup, so it is fitting that his 42-room mansion has received a magnificent makeover as a wedding venue and event center. The mansion was built in the 1920s and was inspired by The King's House in Salisbury, England, blending Tudor, Carolean, and Gothic architectural details. Today, to-be-weds can celebrate their romantic nuptials in style at this sophisticated estate. From intimate elopements to large-scale receptions, Salisbury House & Gardens is suitable for events of all styles and sizes. You can say "I do" in front of several beautiful indoor backdrops or outdoors, where tall trees envelope a traditional arbor and manicured garden spaces. Couples can curate their dream reception indoors, outside, or in an elegant marquee.

Seated guest capacity

  • 250

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Historic Estates, Mansions
  • Museums, Galleries
  • Parks, Gardens
  • Urban Locations

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312

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Salisbury House & Gardens

Your happily ever after awaits.

Make the beginning of forever unforgettable with a wedding day of your dreams. With exclusive use of the property during your contracted rental time, our grand mansion offers an elegant setting with manicured gardens encased by pristine woodlands to create an idyllic setting for your special day. Your photographer will capture stunning photos as you wed between the iconic Pompeian columns in the garden and as you have your first dance as newlyweds under the bistro lights on the terrace.

Guest capacity

Up to 250 Seated

Up to 250 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

Included in this room:

Whether you are seeking a small and intimate venue for your ceremony or an expansive garden for your reception, Salisbury House & Gardens offers an array of options for weddings of varying scope and size. Begin your fairy tale at Salisbury House with a memorable wedding that you, your family, and your friends will never forget.

Available services that can be provided by Salisbury House & Gardens

Services & amenities

  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Lighting
  • Linens
  • Standard Chairs

Reviews

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  • Perfect

    •Verified review
    •Josh H.•Sep 15, 2024

    Unbeatable venue for a garden party style wedding. Beautiful, well-maintained, and a staff that was exceptionally helpful and easy to work with made this our dream location. Visit and you will fall in love.

    Response from vendor•Sep 16, 2024
    Thank you so much for your kind words, Josh! It makes us so happy that you're happy. Wishing a lifetime of happiness to you & Jackson; thank you for choosing Salisbury House & Gardens! - Emily & Salisbury House Team

  • Beautiful Venue

    •Verified review
    •Samantha N.•Oct 13, 2023

    I might be bias, but Salisbury House & Gardens is one of the pretties venues in the Des Moines area. Because of this, my husband and I didn't have to go overboard with decorations, the space took care of providing an amazing experience all on its own. Depending on your headcount there are a variety of spaces you use utilize onsite, allowing you and your fiancé to layout your event exactly as you envision. We also loved this venue because of its proximity to downtown. We had our ceremony and our hotel blocks downtown then had shuttles bus out to the venue which is only about 10 minutes. To top it off, the staff at Salisbury were very responsive and extremely helpful throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone getting married in the Des Moines area!

  • May 2021 Wedding

    •Verified review
    •Jaime and K.•Mar 30, 2022

    Beautiful day and a team that made everything flow so smoothly. Photos turned out beyond amazing.

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