Travel
Travel Note
Parking
There is no parking lot at the venue. If you are staying downtown, we'd recommend a hotel shuttle or Uber/Lyft. There is, however, a driveway for dropping guests off (south side of building, Walnut St entrance) and plenty of parking options nearby. ABM Parking Ramp: corner of 3rd St and Court Ave, less than 2 blocks from venue (entrance on 3rd St). $5 for the night. Probably the simplest option. Bridge parking: free for the night, typically plenty of availability. Walnut Street bridge is closest. Street parking: plenty available. Water St. likely the closest option. Pay meters run until 9pm (and take credit cards as well as coins).
Hotel
Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown
Des Moines, IA 50309 (515) 244-1700
Right across the river from the wedding venue, the Embassy Suites is a short (0.2 mile) walk. We have rooms blocked here until July 25. Just mention our names!
Hotel
Des Moines Marriott Downtown
Des Moines, IA 50309 (515) 245-5500
About four blocks west of the wedding venue, the Marriott is within walking distance. We also plan to arrange a shuttle. We have rooms blocked until August 3, just mention our names!