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your questions, answered
Here you'll find everything you need to know, all in one place. We've answered the most common questions below so you can show up ready to eat, drink, and celebrate with us.
Black Tie Optional - Garden ChicFor the gentlemen, that means a full suit or tux — jackets aren't optional. For the ladies, we're asking for long dresses, but since we'll be in the gardens, we'd love for you to have fun with color, texture, and patterns.If you know the bride, you know her love of all things design and color — so consider this your open invitation to embrace our palette and dress accordingly. Think garden-party greens, soft pinks, and warm neutrals.Please no denim, shorts, or sneakers, and we kindly ask you to reserve white for the bride.
We'd really appreciate your RSVP as soon as you know whether you and your party can attend. At the latest, please RSVP by May 1st.
We're keeping things on the more intimate side, so plus ones are limited to those named on your RSVP card. If you see a guest listed, bring them along!
Yes! Drinks are on us - just bring your dancing shoes.
As much as we love your little ones, we've decided to keep our celebration adults-only - with the exception of our nieces and nephews. We hope this gives you a night to relax and enjoy!
As there is no on-site parking available, guests are asked to park at the meters located around the building or in the surrounding parking ramps. The closest parking ramps are 3rd and Court and 4th and Grand.The Hall of Laureates has accessible entrances on both the east and west sides of the building, and an elevator to all public floors.
A bit of both! Weather permitting, the ceremony and cocktail hour will be outside in the gardens, then we'll move indoors for dinner and the reception.
We are so grateful you are traveling to celebrate with us! We have reserved a block of rooms at the Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel, located just 3 blocks from the venue. Please visit our "Travel" tab to see more information.
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