The Shop DSM Event Center

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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $850 for off-peak dates, and $4,650 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 350 seated guests

About this venue

Located at 901 Cherry St in the heart of downtown Des Moines, The Shop DSM is a uniquely repurposed event space with deep local roots. Once the Des Moines Fire Department's original fire apparatus repair shop, the building has been renovated into a multi-level venue that blends industrial "blank slate" vibes with modern amenities.

Seated guest capacity

Venue type

Industrial Spaces
Urban Locations

Venue setting

Indoor

901 Cherry St, DES MOINES, IA 50309

Our event spaces

The Main Hall

High ceilings, polished concrete floors, and white walls that maintain a "blank slate" industrial vibe.

The Main Hall (often referred to simply as "The Shop") is the heart of the venue. It is a roughly 3,500-square-foot industrial space that serves as the primary location for wedding dinners, large receptions, and indoor ceremonies. Includes 22 6-foot round tables and beautiful cross-back stacking chairs.

Guest capacity

200-220 Seated

Square footage

3,500

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Relax and Casual”

The Rooftop

A scenic space overlooking Downtown Des Moines with a pergola-style covering.

The Rooftop at The Shop DSM offers a beautiful, scenic space that is perfect for an outdoor ceremony, cocktail hour, or company event. The Rooftop can accommodate 115 people with a bar on the same level. When you book The Shop DSM for your wedding, you get full access to all three levels of the building giving you ultimate flexibility, options when rain is in the forecast, and a unique experience for all of your guests to enjoy!

Guest capacity

Up to 115 Seated

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and Cozy”

Basement Lounge

This space may be used as an event space on its own or as an additional wedding suite or for additional event space.

A unique and cozy space featuring a bar, pool table, and flexible layout, perfect for intimate gatherings or as an additional event venue. The Basement Lounge at The Shop is often described as the venue's "hidden gem." It offers a complete shift in atmosphere from the bright, industrial Main Hall, leaning into a cozy, masculine, and historic speakeasy vibe.

Guest capacity

Up to 120 Seated

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and Cozy”