Decades Event Center
1208 Grand Avenue, West Des Moines, IA
About This Vendor
Located in the heart of West Des Moines
Located in the heart of West Des Moines, an event at Decades will not only create memories but ones that last a lifetime. Our specially designed space blends the antiquated with the modern and offers over 5,000 square feet of space for up to 225 guests. If you’re looking for a unique space to host your next event--whether that’s a wedding, birthday party, corporate event, or special occasion--look no further than Decades Event Center! If you decide to host your next event at Decades, your investment will give you two on-site suites that offer the perfect place to get ready, the option to rent additional in-house decor, a fully stocked bar with optional packages for your guests, an event lead for the day of your event, and so much more! Also included, for your convenience and ease when planning your event, is ample parking in our adjacent lot and access to premier partnerships with local hotels with shuttling services, caterers, photographers, and that’s just to name a few. While we take care of set up and tear down, we are also more than happy to assist with any other needs you may have while planning the perfect event. From the tour to the last dance, we want to ensure you have the least amount of stress, so you can also enjoy your event alongside your guests.
Amenities + Details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Outdoor Event Space
Business Attributes
LGBTQ+-owned Business
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 250
Settings
Ballroom, Barn, Historic Venue, Industrial & Warehouse
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
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1000/10 recommend Decades to anyone getting married! Kale was amazing to work with throughout the entire process. He made things simple and answered all of our questions and provided us his advice— he even helped bustle my dress after the cerem...
ony. We received SO many compliments from our wedding guests about the venue. The decor rentals and bar packages they offer are hard to beat! Our day wouldn’t have been as perfect as it was without Decades!
Kale helped in so many ways! Helped answer any question I had no matter how stupid or simple the question was and he also sent a list of previous vendors he worked with to help out the process even more! Decades is such a wonderful place and we...
loved the ambiance and the style. Then for having a May wedding the air conditioning was on point!
Decades was an amazing venue to hold or wedding ceremony and reception - we can't recommend it enough! Kale and his staff was super easy and fantastic to work with, both before and during the day of the wedding. We had an overwhelming amount of...
comments from our party and guests how unique and fun the venue was. Do yourself a favor and check out Decades for your wedding venue; you'll be happy you did!
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Decades was on top of everything. I knew going into the big day they had everything in order and I didn't have to stress. Kale is a joy to work with and very knowledgeable. Decades provides a unique elegance on it's own without decorations whic...
h is something I loved. It has character and made me feel at home.
Had my wedding at this venue! That staff is so easy to work with. They even stepped up to be the event coordinator for the day of. This was super helpful, as there were points that needed a little help. This venue is the perfect touch of rustic...
and antique!! Definitely worth the tour to check this out!
From the first time we met with Kale we knew we had the right place. Kale was great at answering all of my questions and within a reasonable amount of time. Everything was perfect the night of the wedding and it was relatively stress-free for m...
e, which was really nice.
Kale was so helpful throughout the entire process. We were so happy with everything - the price, the space, and all the accommodations. We would highly recommend!
Decades was such a great space for our wedding reception. Kale was attentive, helpful, and easy to work with. Everything we discussed was followed through with and the night went smoothly! We had an amazing night and would recommend this spac...
e for your next event!
If you are looking for the perfect venue for your event look no further than Decades. From our first visit with Kale, through the day of the event, and after our event he was helpful and made it as easy as it possibly could have been for us. ...
Too start Decades has probably one of the most unique spaces you will find anywhere in Des Moines, just set up a visit and you will see for yourself. Second, you can do it ALL at Decades. We did our ceremony and our reception all at Decades and it made for happy guests and an awesome time. Third, you can't beat the location. Your guests will have plenty of hotel options in the area and won't have to travel far. Lastly, the staff at Decades goes above and beyond for you and your guests. Kale and his staff made our event seamless and amazing. He was there for any last minute question, hiccup (corrected all the groomsman pocket squares), or need that we had. He even had mints for the entire bridal party before everyone walked down the aisle! Not to mention his staff behind the bar is a blast. They were down to party with you and enjoy your night as much as you, not just serve drinks behind the bar (although they're great at that too.) We truly can't say enough about how great Decades, Kale, and the staff were. No written review would do them justice. All I can say in the end is if you're looking for the right place, look no further. Meet with Kale, book, and don't look back. You won't regret it. Big THANK YOU to Kale & staff for making our day the most stress free awesome wedding we could have asked for. The man is a wedding wizard. You guys are the bomb!
We absolutely loved this venue for our reception. The flow of the entire venue was perfect and it seemed very spacious for the amount of guests we had. We loved how the dance floor was right in the middle of the room and how the set up of the f...
ood went as well. This location is also great location for guest.
I had my wedding here mid April. I had to move venues due to covid & was super lucky that they had my date open. Kale was so awesome to work with! He is so nice & def knows what he is doing! They had just made a lot of updates prior to my weddi...
ng & the place looks amazing!! The location is great. I also loved the bridal/groom suites! 1000% recommend having an event here!
Decades was the best venue! Kale was such a huge help throughout the process and made it very easy. The day of was everything we could have imagined and more, even with COVID-19. Thank you Decades and Kale!!
HIGHLY RECOMMEND. My husband and I had our event here over Labor Day weekend and even got to include our cats in our wedding ceremony. Kale was the best and very easy to work with. He answered all questions, was super friendly and bubbly, but s...
till genuine. Everything was perfect and he puts full effort to assure it goes as planned, even amidst Covid. Their bar staff was also super friendly and assured everyone was taken care of. Seriously no complaints. The venue is beautiful and rustic with the most adorable antiques to be displayed. They have an array of choices or you can do a mixture of styles. There’s ample parking and they are close to the art center for more pictures. If you want the least amount of stress and have a wonderful time, I would definitely book here!
We were consulted and given the option to make our space as busy or as simple as we wanted. We opted in keeping it simpler, but the space was amazing. We loved the size of the space and having our own spaces to get ready or retreat to. We we...
re kept in the loop on availability and what we were to expect.
This place made our special day so easy!
held our daughters wedding and reception here and it was amazing! During our first meeting with Kale we knew we wanted to book the venue and knew he would take great care of everything. He was very willing and quick to respond to my daughters...
questions and requests, never afraid to offer up suggestions to 'tweek' things. The facility is beautiful and so decorating was minimal. The day of the wedding the staff was amazing, we didn't have to worry that things were being taken care of. shortly before the ceremony my daughter was stressing and as soon as Kale arrived he calmed her down and took total control making sure everyone knew their place for the entry and when to enter. The flip was effortless, went extremely smoothly and quickly so our reception decorators could get right to work on table décor, etc. Highly recommend them!
The venue was perfect for our wedding, it had the unique feel we were looking for! Kale was amazing to work with, and would always get back to our questions right away. He made us feel important - I would recommend to anyone!
Decades is a fantastic place to have your wedding! It’s vintage and beautiful and Kale is an amazing coordinator! He made sure everything ran smoothly and was exactly how I envisioned our day! He even went above and beyond and helped us bussel ...
my dress when my sister was struggling to get it. He made sure my husband and I were taken care of that day and he also has all the right words to keep you calm and relaxed on your day! Hands down, the best in the business! I highly recommend choosing Decades Event Center as your wedding venue! 💗 I would go back and do it all over again, maybe a vow renewal someday! Thanks so much Kale and Decades Event Center for helping make our day perfect!
Decades event center was the perfect spot for my wife and I to get married. Located perfectly in west des moines. Decades was clean, and wonderfully decorated. The bar tenders where spot on with the drinks and even kept up with the crowd. My w...
ife was happy all night! Definitely recommend!
My husband and I could not say enough good things about decades event enter! The decor is spot on for a rustic vintage look. the groom and bridal. The coordinator the day of the wedding, Kale Smith was absolutely fabulous and made sure my weddi...
ng went off without a hitch! 5/5 recommend to anyone. My wedding day was an absolute dream!
I was in a wedding on October 26th at Decades Events Center and I can’t speak highly enough of the entire experience! Not only did Decades, the owners and Kale, the events coordinator, go above and beyond for the couple, they all went out of t...
heir way to make sure the day went off without a hitch! From helping the couple decorate, to coordinating with other vendors as well as making sure the guests had a great time! The venue was clean, well laid out and restrooms were always stocked and clean! I felt safe and the bar was well stocked with anything you could ask for! I was overall very impressed and I highly recommend Decades!
Decades is such a beautiful venue, don’t pass it up! I attended a wedding there this last weekend and it was one of the best I’ve been to! The space is absolutely beautiful, the bartenders, the event coordinator Kale, and other staff were ama...
zing.
Decades Event Center played a huge part in what made our day so friggin’ perfect. Kale and the staff were amazing to work with, and made the day a breeze. I’m a perfectionist kind of girl and very controlling, so having Kale being able to toler...
ate me and be patient was what I needed from a venue. They also do a great job of providing you vendor recommendations, as well as hotels which made our search time reduce a ton. The space is fantastic. We did a flip, and the change was quick to where our guests had zero complaints. My husband and I couldn’t have thought of any other venue that treated us as well as this venue did, and the place is just so friggin’ cool!
We had the wedding of our dreams here. We're a quirky couple and don't see ourselves in the winery genre of venues. Decades is covered in rusty treasures picked from all over Iowa. It's totally our scene. Our guests loved it too! We saw people ...
walking around and taking everything in. My uncle even read all of the newspaper articles on the pillars HAHA!
On the day of, Kale was our wedding coordinator and he helped make our day the best! Literally if we had a question of if something was possible, he was on it. On the day of our ceremony music person was ill, so Leila (she's also a wedding coordinator there) stepped in and helped out. We didn't even have to ask. She just did it because that's the kind of people they are.
10 out of 10 would recommend.
We're a LGBTQIA+ couple. We ran into some hiccups with vendors not wanting to be a part of our day. Their loss.
Decades though!!! I can't say enough good things. They even had a massive Mrs & Mrs light up sign for us. If you're looking for an i...
nclusive venue that's beautifully decorated and ran by the best two wedding coordinators...this is the place!
I am so glad that we booked Decades for our wedding venue! Our guests loved the vintage feel and the bar options. Everyone kept complimenting the decor and the car. The venue really made our wedding. The staff was great as well. Kale was so de...
dicated to making sure everything was prefect for us.
Decades was fabulous. The process was easy and they took such good care of us, especially by providing a coordinator at the event. The vibe of the space was perfect for us; it dresses up well with the lights and centerpieces, but is still fun...
and laid back with the great bar and rustic feel. And the price was great. We couldn't have been happier with it!
We can't rave enough about how amazing Decades Event Center was for our wedding. Not only was it a unique venue from other ones in the area, but the customer service was perfect. Kale and his team were VERY prompt in responding to any questions...
we had. He made all of the planning super seamless and easy, and he was such a joy to work with. The venue was flexible with our needs, and on our wedding day during set up, they were there to meet any needs we had. Our guests are still talking about how much they loved the venue, and we could not be happier with our choice. A huge thanks to Decades and Kale and his team for a perfect wedding reception!
We absolutely loved the feel and staff at Decades. They are so flexible with vendors and bar service that it makes it easy to make your special day possible as you pictured it. Staff are always available via phone or ever stopping by the venue....
Kale is a rockstar handling all of the behind the scenes work. We couldn’t have done it without him!
I just wanted to first mention - Kale is the best. Every time we met with him leading up to the big day, he helped us every step of the way. We had NO idea what all steps we needed to take. He always answered all of our questions and was wonder...
ful to work with. Him and all his crew really made everything so special. They helped get everyone in order. They even glued our cake topper back together after it fell and shattered to the ground.
Decades, we will forever be grateful we chose you to have our wedding. I mean, honestly, this place was amazing! From the barn door to the lighting to the new bridal room. We were absolutely happy about every detail of this place. We would love to recommend this place to any one planning to wed, you won’t be disappointed!
DES MOINES' ABSOLUTE BEST! Our wedding was an absolute blast, and a HUGE part of that was because of Decades Event Center. Kale & his staff were beyond helpful and courteous, assisting us with every little detail from months away, down to minut...
es before to ensure our day went perfect! The amount of things they provide to ensure a memorable event is unmatched by anyone else in Des Moines. I can't recommend Decades enough!
Decades Event Center was the perfect spot for our wedding ceremony and reception!! They were great people to work with and helpful from the time we booked all the way up to our wedding night! The decor in the venue is amazing and we only needed...
to bring a few decorations! They are extremely knowledgeable about weddings and will work with you and make sure your wedding day goes perfect and exactly as you pictured it! I would highly recommend!!
We loved this new venue! Tobias and Kale know how to make any special day the best day ever. This was the perfect place for my daughters wedding reception. They know exactly what you need to have the perfect party. The Rolls Royce is the icing ...
on the cake!!
This is THE best place for a wedding reception or any type of special event! My daughter recently had her wedding reception there and it was everything we could have hoped for and more! It was fun, it was unique, it has all the character and at...
mosphere you could possibly imagine, and the staff is awesome! Hats off and a HUGE thank you to Kale, Tobias, and the rest of the Decades staff for helping make Drew and Paige's wedding day so special!
Beautiful venue and Kale is the best to work with! And that car - wow!!
We had our daughters wedding reception here last night. By far the best place ever!! Attention to all details, hard working staff, great atmosphere. We had people all night complimenting on the venue and set up and decor. Literally the only thi...
ng we brought in was candles, baby's breath and table runners. This venue setup and decor sells itself. Between the lighting, sound system, awesome bar and the back lounge area where a few of my family members had to catch a few minutes of the Nebraska victory�everything was perfect!!!! Once the secret is out about this place it will be booked solid for years!!!!!
We had our wedding in April and absolutely loved this location! We had the ceremony, meal and reception at Decades and we are still hearing about how awesome it was from our friends and family. Kale was amazing to work with. He had excellent co...
mmunication. The bridal suite was fabulous!!!! I would highly recommend Decades for your event.
My daughter had her wedding reception there and it was phenomenal. the staff was unbelievably friendly the venue was just as we wanted it to be I would rate it 100% and would go back for any other event that I'm going to have
We had our wedding in April and absolutely loved this location! We had the ceremony, meal and reception at Decades and we are still hearing about how awesome it was from our friends and family. Kale was amazing to work with. He had excellent co...
mmunication. The bridal suite was fabulous!!!! I would highly recommend Decades for your event.
I can not say enough wonderful things about Decades and the event coordinator Kale Smith, his assistant and the rest of the staff. They are a perfectly coordinated team from start to finish! Anticipating our needs before we did! Our venues for ...
catering and the DJ both complimented the staff and organization. Thank you all for being such a big part of our celebration and for making an emotionally charged day for us completely easy for you all! Simply the best!
We had our wedding reception at Decades Event Center and I could not think of anything I would have changed! The venue is beautiful. Throughout the entire planning process, Kale and the rest of the staff were extremely helpful and prepared to a...
ddress any questions and concerns we had. The planning process was well organized and stress free.
The night of the reception, the staff was extremely respectful and worked to make the night perfect. Kale was always available and prepared for what we needed.
I would highly recommend Decades for your next event! We loved every second of our wedding reception and know that it would not have been possible without the wonderful people at Decades!
Kale and his team were absolutely wonderful to work with every step of the way. Even at last minute changes, he came up with a great picture location that surprised my husband. The service was wonderful, and the atmosphere was everything I had...
envisioned for our wedding. Decades goes above and beyond to really make you feel like you are their only client from beginning to end. They are a venue I would HIGHLY recommend.
We attended a wedding at Decades last night and it was absolutely amazing! Kale was so helpful, and everyone was attentive and friendly throughout the entire event. Love the decor, but the staff steals the show!
We had our wedding at Decades this past weekend, March 24th. From the start, Kale, was awesome to work with! He was very responsive to questions and made sure he had all the details to ensure our night went as we envisioned. The night of the ev...
ent, he was there helping us in any manner that he could. I highly recommend Decades to anyone that is looking for a wedding/reception venue!
I had my wedding there a week and a half ago. It was fantastic! Everything looked amazing and was set up perfectly. We brought in a few of our own decorations, but with the antiques on the walls and the great lighting, we did not have to do muc...
h. Decades worked with us to make sure we had everything we needed. Between Decades and our personal wedding coordinator everything went smoothly and I had to worry about nothing. Overall it was amazing!
We cant even begin to tell you how much we appreciate you making our day so special! Thank you so much for the gift basket, cake, and glasses. We are truly blesses and very grateful for everything you did to make sure our day was perfect !
I wanted you to know what a treasure you have in Kale Smith as your Events Director. Kale took care of our every request so professionally and efficiently. When our caterer didn’t perform as needed, Kale stepped right in and made things happ...
en. People attending had no idea what chaos was corrected to make the meals happen smoothly.
I tend to be a worrier, wanting everything to be perfect, and Kale put up with me and my questions with grace.
Our event was deemed a success, thanks to the tremendous efforts of Kale Smith.
Love the staff and atmosphere of Decades. We received many compliments on how awesome it was as a venue. Service from the staff was great and I would recommend it to anyone. So glad we chose it!!
Thanks again for everything Friday night. It was a blast and everyone had a great time.
Thank you so much to Decades and Tobias for making my sister's wedding an awesome night to celebrate. The timely set up and coordination was spot on. Thanks again for a never forget experience
What a gorgeous venue for such an amazing wedding
Beautiful Wedding, venue, food, and the people at Decades were all so attentive to detail. I'd highly recommend Decades!
You guys rocked it yesterday!! Your venue and your crew are all class and hard work!! Turned out even better then we ever expected and we had so many compliments on your decor and setup. A++ all the way!!!!❤️. #bestplaceever
Great Venue, My wife and I loved the look of Decades.
Had been there for multiple events and our own. What a great place! They took care of absolutely everything we needed!
Fantastic venue! Can't thank Kale enough for all his help making everything run so smoothly. He went above and beyond on multiple occasions to make our day extra special and stress free. Thanks as well to Tobias for all his help getting us star...
ted and providing extra support on our wedding day. Couldn't have asked for a better day. Thank you Decades!! Highly recommend
We loved this new venue! Tobias and Kale know how to make any special day the best day ever. This was the perfect place for my daughters wedding reception. They know exactly what you need to have the perfect party. The Rolls Royce is the icing ...
on the cake!!
Beautiful venue! Perfect atmosphere for a wedding reception! Kale and Tobias were so sweet and accommodating. Thanks for helping make my sister's wedding day flawless!
We had our wedding at Decades and it was flawless. Kale was amazing to work with. He was available any time we had questions and was very accommodating and helpful. I could 100% trust in him to follow through and make sure everything looked per...
fect and ran smoothly. Tobias was also awesome throughout the whole process and so accommodating when he drove us around in the Bentley. We had SO much fun and would absolutely recommend this venue to anyone looking to host an event. The place is AWESOME!!!!
Excellent venue! We had our wedding reception at Decades and absolutely loved it. The room has a lot of character with the antique decorations that make for a unique setting. We loved that the space didn't require much decoration (we only adde...
d center pieces to the tables). The bar staff worked well with our guests. The event staff was excellent, they respond quickly to requests and really work with you to make the event go smoothly. The car is an added bonus - lots of fun. I'd recommend this venue 10/10 times. Price was reasonable, has shuttle availability with a near-by hotel, and excellent flexibility.
Awesome experience overall! The staff were helpful and friendly, the venue itself is amazing!
I absolutely loved having my wedding at Decades Event Center! The atmosphere was perfect--down-to-earth and the type of "vintage" I was going for. I loved that there were already string lights and antiques on the walls so a lot of the decoratin...
g was already done for me. The staff was also incredibly helpful and fun to work with! I would highly recommend Decades!
Best new venue in Iowa!!!
Decades was the perfect fit for our reception, we had just under 200 people and the set up was amazing. I couldn't believe all the things they offered to us to help save on cost!
What an amazing space, for being brand new they really nail it! The BENTLEY WAS AMAZING!
What a beautiful space, I love this new place !
Decades was the perfect venue for our reception of 250 people. They had everything ready to go and it was beautiful inside and out!
Decades event venue is the coolest place in Iowa, a charm no where else has!
This space took my breath away, attention to detail is their top priority! They also had a complimentary 1961 Bentley for us to use. The perfect space!
I absolutely love this venue, they have everything we needed and the feel was so amazing! Decades is the best venue in Iowa
We absolutely love the look of Decades! The space is so unique and new! We were able to save so much also because they provide lots of stuff for free!
We couldn't be happier, such an amazing rustic charm throughout! They had everything we needed included in the price. I would recommend to anyone who's looking for a unique space in Iowa!
This new space was absolutely amazing! We couldn't believe how well we were taken care of and how affordable it was. Thank you Decades!
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