Elegantly Traditional, Uniquely Yours
300+ guests
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Stacy McCurnin
CATERING SALES MANAGER
All Weddings booked for 2024 will receive a complimentary champagne Toast for All Guests and a reduced Food & Beverage Minimum Spend! Contact us now to lock in your date!
Sheraton West Des Moines is a hotel wedding venue located in West Des Moines, IA. This stylish location is ideal for couples that wish to celebrate their special day with loved ones visiting from out-of-town. The hotel features gorgeous event spaces and plush accommodation, allowing you to unwind after your magical festivities.
You can find our packages pricing under the Pricing Tab on this Website!
At the Sheraton West Des Moines, celebrations of all sizes and styles are welcome. You can opt to host an opulent or intimate wedding affair here. Your ceremony can take place on-site by transforming one of the conference rooms into your own private chapel. Following this, you and your guests can enjoy a cocktail reception in the hotel’s airy atrium space, complete with a full bar and generous natural light. Your main dining and dancing can take place in the ballroom, which features modern chandeliers and generous floor space that can accommodate banquet-style dining setups plus a dance floor. You can bask in the hospitable atmosphere of this hotel, feeling totally relaxed throughout the duration of your event.
Sheraton West Des Moines offers a number of special services to couples that wish to celebrate with them. You can enjoy on-site catering services, provided by the hotel’s talented culinary team. Work with these food experts to design the menu of your dreams, from hors d’oeuvres to desserts. Full bar service is also available, keeping you and your guests in premium liquor, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages from day to night.
A block of rooms can also be booked for your overnight guests, relieving any stress of traveling to accommodation after your celebration. The hotel is also conveniently located near Des Moines Airport, so you have the option of jetting off to your honeymoon directly after your wedding ends.
Outside food and beverage not permitted.
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception:
$3,000
Ceremony:
$600
Bar services:
$18 per person
Catering:
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Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Jun-Oct.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Hotel
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Food & Catering
Service Staff
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Meet the team
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- Stacy McCurninCatering Sales ManagerMeet Stacy – Your Expert in Unforgettable Weddings & Events. With a passion for creating extraordinary weddings and special events, Stacy, the Hotel Catering Sales Manager at the Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel brings over 10 years of hospitality and wedding reception experience to every celebration. Known for her keen attention to detail and commitment to delivering flawless events, Stacy has helped countless couples turn their dream weddings into reality. Her expertise in event planning, catering, and hospitality ensures that every aspect of a couple’s big day is executed seamlessly. Whether it’s an intimate gathering or a grand ballroom celebration, Stacy works closely with each couple to tailor every detail to their unique love story. At the Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel, Stacy and her team don’t just host weddings—they create cherished memories that last a lifetime. Whether couples envision a romantic Waterfall ceremony, a lavish ballroom affair, or an intimate candlelit reception, Stacy’s dedication and expertise bring every celebration to life with elegance and ease. Ready to start planning your dream wedding? Contact Stacy today to begin your journey toward an unforgettable day at the Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel!
- David Llumiquinga BastidasBanquet Manager (Bilingual - Spanish)Meet David – The Heart of Exceptional Banquet Experiences at Sheraton West Des Moines. Since joining the Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel in 2021, David has been an anchor and leader of the Banquet Events team, ensuring every event is executed with precision, elegance, and unmatched hospitality. With a strong background in Hotel Management/Administration & Engineering, from UTE University of Ecuador, David brings a dynamic blend of leadership, expertise, and passion to every celebration. With years of experience in the hospitality industry, David is dedicated to creating seamless and unforgettable events, whether it's a lavish wedding, corporate gala, or intimate gathering. His keen eye for detail, strong leadership skills, and commitment to excellence make him an invaluable part of the team. David's ability to orchestrate flawless banquet experiences while leading a top-tier team has earned him a reputation for outstanding service and guest satisfaction. He thrives on ensuring every event runs smoothly, making sure that guests and hosts alike can enjoy a truly stress-free and memorable experience. When you attend an event at Sheraton West Des Moines, rest assured that David and his team are working behind the scenes to make it extraordinary. Let David and the team at Sheraton West Des Moines bring your event to life with excellence and care!
- DeLaine BurkenDirector of EventsMeet DeLaine Burken – The Visionary Behind Unforgettable Events. With over 25 years of experience in event management and hospitality, DeLaine Burken, the Director of Events at Sheraton West Des Moines, is the driving force behind our exceptional Banquets and Catering Team. Passionate, dedicated, and highly skilled, DeLaine ensures every event—from grand weddings to corporate galas and intimate gatherings—is executed with precision, creativity, and flawless service. As a seasoned hospitality professional, DeLaine brings a wealth of knowledge, industry expertise, and a deep understanding of what it takes to create truly memorable experiences. She has extensive experience in Indian weddings and celebrations, expertly orchestrating vibrant and culturally rich events such as Sangeet, Haldi, Baraat, Mehendi, Mangalsutra, Roka, Saptapadi, Tilak, Half Saree ceremonies, and more. With a keen eye for tradition and an unwavering commitment to excellence, she ensures that every cultural element is honored with authenticity and grace. Her leadership inspires a team that goes above and beyond to deliver impeccable service, stunning presentations, and seamless event execution. Whether it’s a multi-day Indian wedding with colorful rituals and grand festivities or an intimate family gathering, DeLaine’s hands-on approach guarantees that every detail is perfectly in place. Her passion for hospitality shines through in every event, making her an invaluable asset to Sheraton West Des Moines. With DeLaine at the helm, guests can expect nothing less than excellence—where every celebration is elevated, effortless, and truly unforgettable. Let DeLaine and her team bring your vision to life with expertise, elegance, and cultural authenticity!
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4.3
out of 5.010 reviews
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Jill O
5.0
10/02/2024
The venue was excellent . They had everything ready for us on time and the food was really good. We enjoyed ourselves and had a good time.
The only thing that went wrong was some of the kitchen staff help themselves to the top part of our wedding cake. They ate almost half of it !
The management did offer us sincere apologies and offer to fix the issue.
We are greatful for the solution that resolved the problem.
Abby W
5.0
2/13/2018
We absolutely loved our day! DeLaine was wonderful to work with- she took care of everything and made the reception look perfect! I had no stress!
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Nermina D
4.0
8/21/2017
I can honestly say I chose Rebecca and not the hotel. The reason I say that is that we looked everywhere for venues and I was not feeling the energy of a few of the wedding coordinators. We happened to pass by the Sheraton and decided to just stop by and take a look. From the second we met her, I loved her energy! She is so positive and has an awesome can-do personality. My wedding was a half American style wedding and half traditional from my home country, she worked around the fact that we would be bringing in our own cultural food and it worked out great.
The only things that I would say that didn't make it to 5 stars has nothing to do with Rebecca but the process. I am missing two cake servers, one which doesn't really matter all that much I got it off of Amazon, but the other one was given to us by my sister in law and we really wanted to keep it. Also, we have not heard back on where the top of our cake is, we were going to freeze it and eat it on our one year anniversary. Lastly, I would of loved the final bill a little sooner as some of us don't like to have it hanging over our heads on what the final numbers look like.
Other than that, I would recommend this hotel to all my friends and family, mainly because they will get to work with Rebecca!
Kirsten K
5.0
8/20/2017
The Sheraton was the best possible place we could have picked for our wedding reception! Everyone was incredibly easy to work with and all of our requests were met perfectly - even last minute changes. Our guests loved the hotel and the convenience of being able to stay in the same place after the reception. The food and food service was excellent. We even had to communicate mostly through email since we live in CO and were having our wedding in IA, but that wasn't a problem at all and response time was excellent. We're so glad we did our wedding reception at the Sheraton.
Sydney S
5.0
8/03/2017
Rebecca was a pleasure with whom to work! The hotel and staff were accommodating, communicative, and professional. They helped our reception to be the hit that it was! I have not heard one complaint against the venue from any of our 300+ guests, and I can give it my thanks and recommendation without any reservations.
Trevor Y
4.0
11/01/2016
Overall, we loved doing our wedding reception at the Sheraton. It was a beautiful setup, great service, and we had many comments about how wonderful the reception was. Although everything turned out well, we did have a few mishaps throughout our process. When first meeting, we were told that we could have a room block and it could be extended to however many we would need. After the hotel realized it was during the ISF, we were then told if we wanted more rooms in our block we would need to contract rooms out (this was added stress in the fact we were unsure of how many we actually needed and did not want to pay for any not used). We also had a few problems with our guests being turned away when trying to get rooms because they were told our contracted block was full when in fact it was not. Rebecca and Mollie helped to fix this but was more added stress that we shouldn't have had to deal with, again.
Our bridal party all stayed together the night before our wedding so we could get ready in the hotel room the day of. As the ladies were beginning their makeup and hair, painters on a scaffolding stopped right outside the window, not the background for pictures that was wanted. Once we notified the front desk, they were very willing to move us, but this should have never been a problem! The hotel knew we were the wedding party for that day and placed us in this room. This could have been easily prevented!!
We also discovered a mishap that occurred with our cake topper. When we brought our totes of things to be setup for the day of, they were nicely labeled and everything was where it should have been. The day of, we went to cut our cake and our topper was nowhere to be found. We let it go the day of as to not ruin a fun night also thinking it had just been left in a tote and forgot about. The next day we went to pack our stuff up and it was still nowhere to be found. I then emailed Rebecca a couple weeks later after looking through our stuff and double checking on our part, to see where it could possibly be, or if we had missed it while packing up. She stated they had just found it on a cart they used. We would have loved to have this added piece join us the day of.
Although these things happened, they were minor things that SHOULD have been prevented but wasn't something that completely ruined our day. We enjoyed their help with questions and their efforts for setting up and tearing down. My suggestion would be to make sure things are completely clear and if something does happen make sure to bring it up and let them fix their mistakes without it ruining your special day!
Brodi D
4.0
6/09/2016
The entire staff was so amazing to work with and have many options to keep you under budget! We were able to meet several time before the wedding to make sure everything was perfect! The best part is all you have to do is show up, they set up and clean up! It is the best. The only thing I wasn't completely pleased with was the food we had served, it seemed like it had been cooked hours before and kept under a light. Other than that, they were amazing! Highly recommend!
Jennifer H
1.0
9/15/2015
It truly was the best day of our lives and we can honestly say that we have a wonderful hotel and property to thank for this. The staff was amazing -- absolutely everything went off without a hitch! Props to Sheraton WDSM!
Meghan Y
5.0
7/11/2015
They were really great to work with. The staff was so helpful with handing out our gift bags. Prices were very reasonable.
Betsy R
5.0
8/16/2012
Amazing! Absolutely amazing!! They were so easy to work with, the food was delicious and our day was perfect! If you want less stress on your special day I would highly recommend working with the Sheraton.
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