The Monroe
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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.
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
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.
- 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
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.
- 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
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
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Complete your dream team
- West Des Moines Photographers
- West Des Moines Beauty Professionals
- West Des Moines Bands & DJs
- West Des Moines Florists
- West Des Moines Caterers
- West Des Moines Planners
- West Des Moines Cakes & Desserts
- West Des Moines Videographers
- West Des Moines Bar Services & Beverages
- West Des Moines Officiants
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