September 1, 2025
Plan to arrive early to account for traffic and parking; downtown can be unpredictable.
Yes! We have three hotels with room blocks and discounted rates; see the travel page to book.
We will be dressing up, and so should you!
All three hotels are less than 1 mile from the venue; Des Moines is a walkable city. Uber and Lyft are both available in Des Moines.
Arielle (712) -369-1153 Owen (319) -296-8809
Call the hotel and book extended days with Parker-Wolterman block. This is based on availability outside of the selected block days. Surety Hotel: (515) 985-2066 Des Lux Hotel: (515) 288-5800 Embassy Suites: (515) 244-1700
We’re so excited to celebrate with each of you! Invitations are addressed specifically to those invited. If your invitation includes “and Guest,” you’re welcome to bring a plus-one. Otherwise, we kindly ask that you join us solo. Thank you for understanding as we create an intimate celebration with our family and friends!
We’ve chosen to keep the guest list to those listed on the invitation. If your child’s name isn’t included, we kindly ask that you make other arrangements for them on our special day. Thank you for understanding—we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
There is no on-site parking at the Hall of Laureates, as the former Old City Library Parking Lot is now a beautiful garden. However, there is free parking on the Locust bridge on a first come, first served basis. There is metered parking around the entire building and downtown. ParkDSM is the new app that allows you to park around the Hall of Laureates using your smartphone. There are also kiosks located near the numbered parking meters. Meters are 9 am to 9 pm with rates up to $1.25 Monday-Saturday. Parking Ramps - A 3rd & Court Ramp is a block and a half away on the Southwest corner of the building- entry at 3rd & Court Ave. There is a 4th & Grand Ramp two blocks Northwest corner of Locust St, Entry from Grand or 4th.