The Tea Room
Guest capacity
Up to 325 seated guests
About this venue
Welcome to Iowa’s most historic and iconic venue. Located in the heart of downtown Des Moines, the restored elegance of The Tea Room is captivating and the perfect venue for your special occasion. Reserve your date at The Tea Room to create memories that will last a lifetime. Since reopening in 2017, The Tea Room has upheld its reputation of making hosts and guests feel welcome. The restored beauty of the space leaves brides and grooms with iconic wedding photos and memories that will last a lifetime.
Our event spaces
The Tea Room
There is no other event like one at The Tea Room.
Your guests will be astonished by the restoration of the architecture as well as the addition of modern enhancements. With 5,175 completed square feet and 16-foot ceilings, the Tea Room provides a very open and expansive feel. The space is designed with neutral tones to create a simple and minimalist look and feel – ideal for each event to bring its own color to enhance the space. The 14 large windows that surround the Tea Room and Garden Room provide a spectacular view of Des Moines. Each window has a double-doorway that opens to a balcony giving a perfect backdrop for your event’s photos.
Included in this room:
5,175 square feet of space (includes Tea Room, Jubilee Room, Lounge, and Lobby) | Rose Room — a secluded VIP Room, complete with bathroom | Non-exclusivity of catering and access to a professional-grade kitchen | Seated dinner for up to 300 people | A cocktail reception with up to 425 people | Balconies overlooking the downtown skyline | 14 floor-to-ceiling windows | 16-foot ceilings | LED chandeliers | Built-in A/V and sound | Projector and screen | Set-up, tear down, and cleaning | Large stage with hardwood floor | Dance floor (up to 24' x 24') | Tables and chairs | Linens, napkins, and chair covers (black and white) | China, glassware, and flatware | All bartender, service, and security staff (Caterer will need to provide wait staff for meal service) | On-site event manager | Layout specific to your event | Express elevator | Wi-fi | Five underground parking spots | Valet parking (additional pricing)
The Garden And Jubilee Rooms
For more of an intimate setting, the Garden Room and Jubilee Room are a perfect choice.
Comprised of 2,688 total square feet and nine floor-to-ceiling windows with balconies, the elegance of the space speaks for itself. These two rooms are a package deal and are ideal for smaller events accommodating group sizes ranging between 100–150 people. This option is perfect for small receptions and ceremonies, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, corporate luncheons and meetings, or a cocktail reception for a fundraiser. Our professional commercial kitchen is included for your caterer of choice to use. These rooms are also both included in the rental of the Tea Room but can be reserved on their own for an event as well.
Included in this room:
2,688 square feet of space | Accommodates ceremonies or receptions of up to 100 guests | Accommodates cocktail receptions of up to 150 guests | Non-exclusivity of catering and access to a professional-grade kitchen | Balconies overlooking the downtown skyline | Floor-to-ceiling windows | 16-foot ceilings | LED chandeliers | Built-in A/V and sound | Projector and screen | Set-up, tear down, and cleaning | Tables and chairs | Linens, napkins, and chair covers (black or white) | China, glassware, and flatware | All bartender, service, and security staff (Caterer will need to provide wait staff for meal service) | On-site event manager | Layout specific to your event | Express elevator | Wi-fi | Five underground parking spots | Valet parking (additional pricing)
The Rose Room
The Rose Room is a secure, private space designed for the bridal party, band, or VIP guests.
Included in this room:
Two large windows and a 20-inch LED chandelier provide the perfect lighting for photos and makeup application. The Rose Room also has a bathroom and an area accommodating for a bride or speaker.
The Tea Room
There is no other event like one at The Tea Room.
Your guests will be astonished by the restoration of the architecture as well as the addition of modern enhancements. With 5,175 completed square feet and 16-foot ceilings, the Tea Room provides a very open and expansive feel. The space is designed with neutral tones to create a simple and minimalist look and feel – ideal for each event to bring its own color to enhance the space. The 14 large windows that surround the Tea Room and Garden Room provide a spectacular view of Des Moines. Each window has a double-doorway that opens to a balcony giving a perfect backdrop for your event’s photos.
Included in this room:
5,175 square feet of space (includes Tea Room, Jubilee Room, Lounge, and Lobby) | Rose Room — a secluded VIP Room, complete with bathroom | Non-exclusivity of catering and access to a professional-grade kitchen | Seated dinner for up to 300 people | A cocktail reception with up to 425 people | Balconies overlooking the downtown skyline | 14 floor-to-ceiling windows | 16-foot ceilings | LED chandeliers | Built-in A/V and sound | Projector and screen | Set-up, tear down, and cleaning | Large stage with hardwood floor | Dance floor (up to 24' x 24') | Tables and chairs | Linens, napkins, and chair covers (black and white) | China, glassware, and flatware | All bartender, service, and security staff (Caterer will need to provide wait staff for meal service) | On-site event manager | Layout specific to your event | Express elevator | Wi-fi | Five underground parking spots | Valet parking (additional pricing)
The Garden And Jubilee Rooms
For more of an intimate setting, the Garden Room and Jubilee Room are a perfect choice.
Comprised of 2,688 total square feet and nine floor-to-ceiling windows with balconies, the elegance of the space speaks for itself. These two rooms are a package deal and are ideal for smaller events accommodating group sizes ranging between 100–150 people. This option is perfect for small receptions and ceremonies, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, corporate luncheons and meetings, or a cocktail reception for a fundraiser. Our professional commercial kitchen is included for your caterer of choice to use. These rooms are also both included in the rental of the Tea Room but can be reserved on their own for an event as well.
Included in this room:
2,688 square feet of space | Accommodates ceremonies or receptions of up to 100 guests | Accommodates cocktail receptions of up to 150 guests | Non-exclusivity of catering and access to a professional-grade kitchen | Balconies overlooking the downtown skyline | Floor-to-ceiling windows | 16-foot ceilings | LED chandeliers | Built-in A/V and sound | Projector and screen | Set-up, tear down, and cleaning | Tables and chairs | Linens, napkins, and chair covers (black or white) | China, glassware, and flatware | All bartender, service, and security staff (Caterer will need to provide wait staff for meal service) | On-site event manager | Layout specific to your event | Express elevator | Wi-fi | Five underground parking spots | Valet parking (additional pricing)
The Rose Room
The Rose Room is a secure, private space designed for the bridal party, band, or VIP guests.
Included in this room:
Two large windows and a 20-inch LED chandelier provide the perfect lighting for photos and makeup application. The Rose Room also has a bathroom and an area accommodating for a bride or speaker.
Available services that can be provided by The Tea Room
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event staff
- Lighting/Sound
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Barware
- China
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Linens
- Standard Chairs
Reviews
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W.O.W.
Our wedding was over a month ago and we still have guests reaching out to us to comment what a beautiful reception we had at the Tea Room. Maddie and her team worked tirelessly to make our day perfect! The space is so special, and we know we will cherish the memories we made there forever. We could not recommend the Tea Room more highly!
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