The Tea Room

Limited services venue

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

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.

Seated guest capacity

  • 325

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Historic Estates, Mansions

Venue setting

  • Indoor
713 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309

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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)

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
  • Wifi

Rentals

  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Standard Chairs

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  • W.O.W.

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    •Julie K.•a year ago

    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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