The Monroe

•Ratings include Zola and Google reviews

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

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $3,750 for off-peak dates, and $6,250 for peak dates

Packages

Guest capacity

Up to 250 seated guests

About this venue

Welcome browsing couples to The Monroe, an elegant and sophisticated wedding and event venue in West Des Moines. This stunning space is defined by effortless, sumptuous, and timeless style, making it a magnificent backdrop for your "I do's," engagement party, or rehearsal dinner. Bordered by the scenic Des Moines Golf and Country Club, The Monroe offers a central, accessible locale for guests traveling from near and far. The dedicated hospitality team provides a fully supported, seamless event experience, guaranteeing a celebration that is both perennial and unforgettable.

Seated guest capacity

  • 250

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls

Venue setting

  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
1805 90th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Our event spaces

The Monroe

The Monroe offers a magnificent, sumptuous, and timeless main event space designed to be the ultimate sophisticated backdrop for your celebration.

The interior boasts soaring ceilings, clean architectural lines, and an abundance of natural light, providing an airy and refined atmosphere for both daytime and evening events. Neutral tones throughout the flexible layout allow couples to infuse their own style while maintaining an elevated sense of luxury. This space easily transforms to accommodate your full wedding journey—from a graceful ceremony setting to a polished reception hall with designated areas for cocktail mingling, dining, and an active dance floor. Every detail is handled with precision by the dedicated hospitality team, ensuring a truly effortless and perennial event experience for your guests

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and Chic”

The Monroe

The Monroe offers a magnificent, sumptuous, and timeless main event space designed to be the ultimate sophisticated backdrop for your celebration.

The interior boasts soaring ceilings, clean architectural lines, and an abundance of natural light, providing an airy and refined atmosphere for both daytime and evening events. Neutral tones throughout the flexible layout allow couples to infuse their own style while maintaining an elevated sense of luxury. This space easily transforms to accommodate your full wedding journey—from a graceful ceremony setting to a polished reception hall with designated areas for cocktail mingling, dining, and an active dance floor. Every detail is handled with precision by the dedicated hospitality team, ensuring a truly effortless and perennial event experience for your guests

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Elopement, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and Chic”

The Monroe packages

Venue Rental Inclusions

Description

The Monroe is designed to provide a stunning, comprehensive foundation for your celebration. Your rental secures all our signature spaces. We invite you to personalize your day even further with popular upgrades, such as adding a breathtaking on-site ceremony. You can also add extra event time at $800/hr or additional setup time for $200/hr to perfectly fit your timeline.

What’s included
  • 5-hour Event Time
  • 10 am Access Time
  • 1 hr Teardown Time
  • Exclusive Use of Entire Venue
  • Linens
  • Custom Floor Plan
  • White Chiavari Chairs & Tables
  • Courtyard with Wooden Arbors
  • Bridal Suite
  • Interchangeable Groom’s Suite / Billiards Room
  • Collapsable Stage & Podium
  • Customizable Ballroom Lighting & Decor System
  • Catering Prep-Kitchen
  • Fully Vetted Preferred Vendor List
  • On-Site Parking with Overnight Privilege

Open Bar Packages

Description

Toast your celebration in style with The Monroe's exceptional bar services. We offer a choice of three curated open bar packages featuring varying selections of beer, wine, and spirits. Elevate your experience with our Platinum package, which features beverages for the Bride and Groom suites, or add a personal touch with upgrades like custom signature cocktails, a champagne toast, or a chic mobile bar. Cash and consumption bars are also available upon request.

What’s included
  • 5-hour bar service
  • Licensed and trained bartenders
  • Mixers/Non-alcoholic beverages
  • Napkins, garnishes and ice
  • Bar Glassware

Ceremony Add-On

Peak pricing $750

Off-peak pricing $750

Description

Available services that can be provided by The Monroe

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Clean up
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Pet friendly
  • Set up
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Barware
  • Chiavari Chairs
  • Glassware
  • Lighting
  • Linens
  • Sound / AV
  • Standard Chairs

Reviews

Write a review
Rating: 4.8

4.8 out of 5

98 reviews

  • MN

    Myrtle Nelson

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Oct 5, 2026

    Elegant venue, flexible space, indoor and outdoor areas. Since the floors are sealed masonry, the space is on the louder side.

  • KB

    Kayla Bulseco

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Sep 22, 2026

    Hope was amazing! She was so nice and answered every question we had! Prices are a little high, but a great place to look!

  • LT

    Lynne Thompson

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Sep 17, 2026

    The Monroe was the perfect venue for my daughters wedding. The weather cooperated so we were able to use the outdoor area for the ceremony. The venue is bright and welcoming and reception area had plenty of space for 125 guest. The staff is professional & friendly from the manager to the coordinator to the bar staff. Their attention to every detail made the event perfect. As MOB I could relax and enjoy the evening knowing everything was taken care of. Highly reccommend!

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    IceCanBeFrozen

    Rating: 2
    •Google
    •Sep 6, 2026

    Cool ambiance. No seating other than your table and a couple seats in the pool room. Cash bar was card bar - they didn't take cash, why call it a cash bar?

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    Vanity Glamour (VGCosmetics)

    Rating: 5
    •Google
    •Sep 5, 2026

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Yes, free parking is available on-site. We allow overnight parking as well up until 11 a.m. the next day.
January, February & March
For your convenience, we primarily provide alcohol service through our venue. However, outside alcohol may be allowed in select circumstances with advance approval and a corkage fee. Reach out to our team to learn more about the options available for your event.
Yes, all our facilities are wheelchair accessible. We also have ramps at the main and side entrances, hearing-impaired fire alarm lights, and trained staff.

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