Iowa Taproom

Welcome Dinner

Surety Hotel

Ceremony and Reception

Reception

Our Wedding

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Dress Code

Q + A

The airport serving the greater Des Moines area is the Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

Des Moines International Airport

The wedding venue/hotel block is a 15 min drive from the airport. Rental cars are available at the airport. Alternatively, rideshares such as Uber and Lyft are available. If you require a ride in the early morning or late night hours, it is recommended to prebook your transportation. The venue/hotel is located in downtown Des Moines. There are multiple dining and entertainment options within walking distance (see "Things to Do" tabs for some suggestions)!

Transport

We have a limited number of rooms reserved at the hotel that is also serving as our wedding venue! There are king and double queen rooms available. Please book through the link below. Check In: 3 p.m. (if early check in is desired, please check with the hotel ahead of time)Departure Time: 12 p.m. Last day to book: April 30, 2026. Surety Hotel offers self-parking across the street from the hotel at 604 Mulberry St., Des Moines, IA 50309 at $25 + tax per night. Guests must validate parking with the front desk upon arrival to receive hotel discount pricing.

Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection

This is located about two blocks (~5 min walk) from the wedding venue. Check in: 3 p.m.Departure time: 12 p.m. Last day to book: April 30th, 2026. Overnight parking is available at $30.00 per day, per vehicle.

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Travel

The <a href="https://www.dsmpartnership.com/desmoinesfarmersmarket/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DSM Farmers' Market</a> on Court Ave runs 7am-12pm Saturday morning. Visit the <a href="https://www.legis.iowa.gov/resources/tourCapitol" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Iowa State Capitol</a> (8am-5pm Friday; 8am-4pm Saturday) for a self-guided or pre-arranged tour. Take a walk around Gray's Lake at <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gray%27s_Lake_Park" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gray's Lake Park</a>; if you are as lucky as Karen and Jeff you will spot the bald eagles. Sample the pinball machines at <a href="https://updownarcadebar.com/des-moines/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Up-Down</a> DSM Arcade Bar in the East Village (Friday before/after Welcome Dinner). Grab a bite to eat at <a href="https://fongspizza.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fong's Pizza</a>, <a href="https://www.centrodesmoines.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Centro</a>, or <a href="https://biggrove.com/pages/des-moines-taproom" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Big Grove Brewery</a> (more recs available). Find good coffee at <a href="https://www.horizonlinecoffee.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Horizon Line</a> (walk or drive) or <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/Smokey+Row+Coffee/@41.59345,-93.642956,16z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x87ee993d4a2de9e1:0x1522c602ffacd57c!8m2!3d41.5934497!4d-93.6429561!16s%2Fg%2F1tcw8r17?hl=en&amp;entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDIxOC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Smokey Row</a> (drive).

Karen & Jeff

Karen & Jeff

K&J

Welcome Dinner

Ceremony and Reception