Schedule
Saturday, July 23, 2022
Free All Day
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA 50309
All guests who RSVP will have FREE access to the Botanical Gardens on Saturday, July 23, from 10:00am to 5:00pm. The doors close at 5:00pm for wedding setup and open again at 6:00pm. The time before the wedding is a great opportunity to drive a few blocks over to the downtown for pre-party drinks, as there will be no alcohol at the wedding.
Guests Arrive
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
909 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines, IA 50309
Dress Code: Casual
Find the Botanical Garden, park for free, and meander until it is time for the ceremony. (There are directions in the FAQ tab.) Around 6:30pm, all guests will be invited to find their seats for the wedding ceremony.
Ceremony
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Marshall and Erika's closest friends and family are invited to gather for the wedding ceremony. Our dear friend Matt Schaefer will officiate.
Dinner
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Dinner options: Caprese Chicken Breast (GF) Roasted Tri Tip Steak Penne Alfredo (Veg) Green Beans with Almonds (Veg/V/GF) Cranberry Walnut Salad (Veg/V/GF). The food will be served buffet style by Gateway Market. If you have specific allergies not addressed by this menu or serving style, please contact Erika or Marshall directly. Please note that no alcohol will be served. Visit the FAQ and Things To Do tabs for info about local bars and restaurants. Dessert will be provided by Costco Bakery.
Show Time
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Tom Mason & the Blue Buccaneers will be performing a live show! Enjoy the Botanical Garden, have fun together, and watch the sun set over the Des Moines River.