See it. Feel it. Fall in love with it.
A private tour of Sherwood Forest is the moment most couples know. Walk through the space, meet the team, and leave with everything you need to make your decision, including our complete pricing guide.
What to Expect
Your private tour of Sherwood Forest runs about 15-30 minutes and there's no pressure, no obligation, and no awkward sales pitch. Here's what your visit looks like:
You'll walk through the full venue: the main reception space, the 32-foot bar, the built-in stage, the bridal suite, and the chandelier-lit ceiling that stops every bride in her tracks. You'll meet someone from our team who has helped hundreds of Des Moines couples plan their perfect day. If Sandy or Dory are in the building, you'll likely meet them too, and you'll see firsthand why couples can't stop mentioning them by name in their reviews.
You'll leave with our complete pricing guide, a clear sense of what's included, and an honest picture of whether Sherwood Forest is the right fit for your wedding. Most couples know within the first ten minutes.
What's waiting for you inside
Venue Features:
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Cascading chandeliers throughout the reception space
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32-foot full-service bar with custom package options
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Built-in stage
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Elegant bridal & groom suites
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Up to 250 seated guests
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Open catering, bring your favorite Des Moines restaurant or caterer
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Windsor Heights location, easy access from across the Des Moines metro
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Free parking lot
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Lush outdoor landscaping for photos
What's Included:
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In-house décor design by Loved + Cherished, handles design, sourcing, and installation. No outside rental vendors needed!
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Access to the exclusive Loved + Cherished Collection, one-of-a-kind modern, traditional, and vintage pieces found nowhere else in Des Moines
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Tables, chairs, linens, dance floor and lounge seating
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Access to entire venue including our ceremony space, reception hall, bridal and groom suites, cocktail lounge, & speakeasy pool table room
What our Brides are Saying
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
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
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
FAQ
Q: How long does the tour take? Tours typically run 15-30 minutes. We'll make sure you see the full space and have time to ask every question on your list
Q: Do you have dates available in 2026 and 2027?
We do, though peak-season Saturday dates fill quickly. The best way to check availability for your specific date is to schedule your tour and ask someone from our team directly.
Q: Should I bring my partner?
We encourage it, this is a decision you'll want to make together. Feel free to bring your partner, your mom, your maid of honor, or whoever is part of your planning process.
A few 2026 dates remain. 2027 bookings are now open.
Schedule your private tour
Fill out the form below and someone from our team will be in touch to confirm your visit.
No pressure. No obligation. Just your perfect venue, waiting to be discovered.
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