Scenic views for unforgettable events
4.3 60 reviews 340 SW 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
Located in downtown Des Moines, The River Center offers a versatile space for events with a guest capacity of up to 300. The venue features modern amenities and a scenic view of the river, making it perfect for weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings. Pricing ranges from $1,500 to $5,000 depending on the event type and duration.
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The River Center Event Space in 340 SW 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA accommodates up to 300 guests, 5,000 sqft of usable space. $3,250 avg. price for typical events. Popular for weddings, corporate events, parties. Amenities include Wi-Fi, AV equipment, Catering services, Parking, Outdoor space. Request a quote to check availability, packages, and date holds. The location offers convenient access for guests and vendors, with flexible layouts to suit seated dinners, cocktail receptions, and hybrid programs.
Main Venue Type
Event Space
Best for:
weddingscorporate eventsparties
Amenities
Wi-FiAV equipmentCatering servicesParkingOutdoor space
Rating: 4.3/5 (60 Google reviews)
- 5.0/5:
We got married here about a year ago and realized I never left a review when I was planning on it to let everyone interest know the truth! The River Center AMAZING and is a beautiful event space. They worked with us 100% to ensure we got the day we wanted and did not try to push additional costs onto us. When we first contacted them we had a difficult time contacting a person to work with or to even get them to answer the phone or call back. Once Paige was hired to work with us, she was always available and seemed like she was truly interested in actually working with us as a friend. When we were discussing details, food, etc. she let us know how much we would need based on guest size and what items they could provide for free vs purchasing or renting at a cost. She is the absolute best coordinator on site. Our guest still talk about how awesome the staff, bartenders, food, appetizers and space was to this day making me feel great that we chose this location. We chose fish and chicken as our dinner options and I am a big foodie and worried about the chicken being dry at weddings, the food was 100% the best food I've had at a wedding. Since i was behind the scenes i saw how they plated everything and it was not pre plated or sitting in warmers, the food came out and they plated all 150 guests within 20 minutes. We had a guest who has severe food allergies and was served the wrong dish, i caught it while mingling and brought it to their attention, they fixed it on the spot and I was able to get her what she wanted. That service is A+ to me. No issue, no argument just understanding and compassion. All vendors that day did an phenomenal job and we felt they went above and beyond! Thank you, I have included a few photos of the space to see how we decorated.
– Jordan Conley
- 5.0/5:
Beautiful venue. I attended a wedding on June 27th and the bartender (I hope I remember his name correctly) Lucas was an absolute gem!! He would see me walking up and ask if I wanted the same thing (gin and Tonic)! He was a very fast and efficient server! I wholeheartedly appreciate the service!!!!
I want to give a shout out to the event-manager as well, he was running around making sure everyone was enjoying their meal and making sure everything was timed correctly which I greatly appreciate !
– Nicole A
- 5.0/5:
My fiancée and I had our wedding ceremony and reception at the River Center, and we loved it! We worked with Sophia Millang to plan our event. Sophia was professional, kind, and always helpful. The food, beverages, and desserts catered through the River Center (via Trellis Catering & Doré Bakery) were fantastic, and we got a ton of compliments on our food. All the staff at the River Center were excellent, including wait staff and bartenders. Thank you River Center for hosting our special day!
– Bruce M
Photo credit(s): Jordan Conley, Bruce M, Randy Ward, Rachel York