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Des Moines' Boutique Wedding Venue

Elegantly designed. Personally curated. In Windsor Heights, Iowa.

Words from the couples who trusted us with their day.

100+ 5 star reviews from google, Wedding Wire, & The Knot 

The Dream Venue/Team

I cannot say enough great things about the venue and staff at Sherwood Forest. From the very first day through the wedding they were so responsive and absolutely amazing to work with. Dory and Sandy alleviated so much stress during our planning and execution through the wedding and made our dream day a reality! We HIGHLY recommend them to anyone!

-Jeanna

Wedding Magic

Dory and the rest of the staff were wonderful to work with at Sherwood Forest! I fell in love with the space the moment we toured it! They work with you on creating your vision for your wedding and they did a gorgeous job on ours! They were also very helpful with any questions we had and went above and beyond to include everything we were hoping for!

- Alison

The perfect venue for the perfect day!

Sherwood Forest was a dream to work with and I am so happy I had my wedding there. Throughout the last year, they were wonderfully accommodating when I wanted to meet or had questions. They were always very responsive to my emails and was so fun to work with. Sandy and Dory have such an amazing collection of vintage decor and had great ideas and made the space look better than I ever could have imagined. Even when other aspects of wedding planning were stressing me out, a meeting with or visit to Sherwood Forest always reenergized me and got me excited for the big day. I would absolutely recommend them to any bride looking for a unique, gorgeous, and accommodating venue! Thank you Sherwood Forest staff for all that you did!

- Sarah

About

Where your wedding is Designed not just hosted 

Sherwood Forest Event Center is Des Moines' boutique wedding venue for couples who want their day to feel unlike anything else. Family-owned, deeply personal, and invested in every detail, from the chandeliers to the centerpieces to the moment you walk through the door.

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Our events

 full service 

venue, designed just for you.

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Venue Options

Whether you are planning your wedding, birthday party, fundraiser or corporate event, we have the space for you. 

Up to 250 guests

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An extraordinary 

space for your most important 

celebrations.

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Design

In house decor byLoved + Cherished, curated just for you.

Our in-house design team works with you from vision to install — curated tablescapes, statement florals, and one-of-a-kind pieces from our exclusive Loved + Cherished Collection. No outside vendors needed. No coordination headaches. Just a wedding that looks and feels entirely yours.

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Food & drinks

The food you love the bar you'll never .forget.

Sherwood Forest is an open catering venue, bring your favorite Des Moines restaurant or caterer and feed your guests exactly what you love. Our stunning 32-foot full-service bar offers custom packages to fit your celebration.

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