The ceremony will take place at 4 p.m. at St. Augustin Catholic Church (545 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50312). The reception will take place at 6 p.m. at the Tea Room (713 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309).
The 9th and Locust parking garage, as well as the 9th and Mulberry parking garage, are within walking distance of The Tea Room. Rates are $1 per hour (up to $10 per day) Garages accept credit and debit cards only. Street parking is free after 9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and all day Sunday.
The attire is formal or black tie optional. Ladies: Long evening dress or formal cocktail length dress Men: Tuxedo or formal dark suite and tie
We are at capacity with our venue which means we are sadly unable to accommodate additional guests. We look forward to celebrating with you on the day!
The Tea Room is located on the sixth floor of the Wilkins Building at 713 Walnut Street in downtown Des Moines. For entrance to The Tea Room, enter the building at the northwest corner on the east side of 8th Street, halfway between Walnut and Locust. Take the elevator up to the sixth floor. If the doors are not unlocked, please call The Tea Room on the buzzer box to the left of the doors. Skywalk access to The Tea Room can be arranged with management ahead of time. The skywalk entrance to The Tea Room is located in the Des Moines Partnership Building on the second floor of the Wilkins building.
The original Younkers Tea Room, located in the Younkers Department Store, hosted a variety of events and occasions since its inception in 1913, to when the last rarebit burger was served and its doors closed in 2005. The Younkers Tea Room was the most extravagant place to hold events in Des Moines with its Victorian décor and elegant atmosphere. It was known for its unmatched hospitality, lavish fashion shows, fundraisers and parties, and its delicious and unique sticky buns. Many recall how being at the Tea Room made them feel welcomed and important as guests. In Des Moines, The Younkers Tea Room is iconic. After the 2014 fire, many feared that it was forever gone. However, the historic Wilkins Building and Tea Room were able to be saved and rehabilitated by Blackbird, a Des Moines based real estate developer. Although the décor has changed and only some of the original plaster was restored, the molds for the plaster designs were protected in the basement through the fire. When you step into The Tea Room, the ceilings and pillars echo the grandeur of the 1920s with the same ornate and original design. 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. Corporate conferences, luncheons, and events have ample space with a high-end and unique atmosphere. Formal dinners, fundraisers, cocktail parties, and rehearsal dinners will leave your guests feeling welcomed, valued, and important, just as The Tea Room has been doing since it first opened in 1913. Learn more here: https://thetearoomdsm.com/legacy/