This elaborate home was built in 1925 by Ralph Rollins, owner of Rollins Hosiery Mills. The Rollins family spared no expense when they designed the home. Fun fact. Sophia’s great grandma, Audrey Brady, worked for Rollins Hosiery Mill in the 1930’s.
5:00 PM–5:30 PM
5:00 PM–5:30 PM
Ceremony
The ceremony will be outside in the Rectangle Garden. Guests will have access to it by walking along the pathway next to the mansion.
5:30 PM–6:30 PM
5:30 PM–6:30 PM
Cocktail Hour
Rollins Mansion
2801 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA, 50321
Cocktail Hour will be passed hors d’ouerves in the mansion. Look for I Spy cards and take pictures of the items we’ve placed in the mansion.
6:30 PM–11:00 PM
6:30 PM–11:00 PM
Reception
Weather permitting, the reception will be outside on the Terrace. Before being seated, be sure to grab a bud vase that contains a plant from Sophia’s grandma, Betty George.
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Entrance to the mansion.
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Walk through the Octagon Garden. Photographer will be provided for guests to get their picture taken upon arrival.
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The ceremony site is next to the Octagon Garden.
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Ceremony will take place in the rectangle garden. You’ll need to walk down stairs to get there. Additional seating will be available on the Terrace if you have trouble navigating stairs.
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The cocktail hour will take place in the mansion. Look for I Spy cards with clues of items hidden around the mansion.
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Weather permitting, the reception will take place in the Terrace.
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The event takes place on the property behind the mansion.
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Feel free to explore this Des Moines historical landmark throughout the evening.