The River Center

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $10,000

Guest capacity

Up to 450 seated guests

About this venue

The River Center venue is the perfect mix of rustic meets industrial, with unique elements sourced from local entities in Des Moines. With high ceilings, exposed brick, and beautiful natural light, the River Center creates the perfect backdrop for your special day! The River Center boasts over 16,000 square feet, with two bridal suites, two private patios, and plenty of amenities for large groups of guests.

Seated guest capacity

  • 450

Venue type

  • Industrial Spaces
  • Urban Locations

Venue setting

  • Indoor
340 SW 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Our event spaces

The River Center

The River Center has two separate sides that can be rented individually (River Center North and River Center South), or the entire space can be rented as one large venue. Each side can accommodate up to 300 guests for a seated dinner, or the entire venue can be rented to accommodate up to 450 guests.

Guest capacity

Up to 450 Seated

The River Center

The River Center has two separate sides that can be rented individually (River Center North and River Center South), or the entire space can be rented as one large venue. Each side can accommodate up to 300 guests for a seated dinner, or the entire venue can be rented to accommodate up to 450 guests.

Guest capacity

Up to 450 Seated

Available services that can be provided by The River Center

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • Lighting/Sound
  • On-site accommodations
  • Pet friendly
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Transportation
  • Wedding cake services
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

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  • Seamless Evening

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    •Haley S.•May 13, 2024

    My husband and I had our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception at The River Center (North Side) on 4/27/24. It was a great evening, and I'm so glad we chose this venue. The staff at The River Center ensured that everything went off without a hitch, including a room flip during cocktail hour. Aside from all the logistics running smoothly, food and beverage was great. The bartenders were fun and friendly. Our guests expressed how much they enjoyed the food. Overall, I'm so happy to have been married at The River Center and would certainly recommend it to any engaged couples looking for a wedding venue in Des Moines!

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