See you in Des Moines

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is a 10 minute drive from downtown. If you're driving, Des Moines sits right where I-35 and I-80 meet.

The ceremony and reception are both at the Surety Hotel (opens a map in a new tab) in downtown Des Moines. We've reserved blocks of rooms at the Surety and at two hotels nearby, both a 5 minute walk away. Click the links below to reserve your stay at our discounted group rate.

• Book by July 16, 2027
  Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
  Starting at $169 per night
  Book a room at the Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel (opens in a new tab)
• Book by July 6, 2027
  Des Moines Marriott Downtown
  Starting at $179 per night
  Book a room at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown (opens in a new tab)
• Opens to all guests February 28, 2027
  Surety Hotel
  Starting at $209 per night

  Reserved for the wedding party and family until then.

Uber and Lyft are easy to find downtown. If you're driving, where to park depends on your plans:

Staying at one of our hotel blocks

Surety Hotel

• Valet at the hotel: $45/day
• Self-park: Underground parking at 7th & Mulberry (opens a map in a new tab), closest option (enter from 7th Street), $35/day
  • Note your license plate number and state so the Surety's guest services staff can register your car.
  • Take the elevators and follow the signs out of the Financial Building back to the Surety.
• Self-park: Fifth & Walnut Parking Garage (opens a map in a new tab), $1 per hour with a $7 12-hour max and $10 24-hour max, Monday through Saturday.

Renaissance Savery

• Valet at the hotel: $37 for overnight parking, or $23 for day parking
• Self-park: City of Des Moines Parking Garage (opens a map in a new tab) at 4th & Grand, closest option, $1 per hour with a $7 12-hour max and $10 24-hour max, Monday through Saturday.

Marriott Downtown

• Valet at the hotel: $40 for overnight parking, or $30 for day parking
• Self-park: Partnership Garage (opens in a new tab), closest option, right across Locust St. and connected to the hotel by skywalk, $16 per day for multi-day parking. It's cashless, and you can reserve a spot ahead of time online.
• Self-park: City of Des Moines Parking Garage (opens a map in a new tab) at 4th & Grand, $1 per hour with a $7 12-hour max and $10 24-hour max, Monday through Saturday.

Just here for the day

Park at the garage closest to the Surety, or anywhere downtown with hourly parking.

Closest garage

Where to park: Fifth & Walnut Parking Garage (opens a map in a new tab)

Cost: $1 per hour, up to $7 for 12 hours. $10 flat for 12+ hours.

Other city garages

Where to park: City of Des Moines Parking Garage (opens a map in a new tab)

Cost: $1 per hour, up to $7 for 12 hours.

Street meters

Where to park: Downtown streets, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. (free after 9 p.m.).

Cost: $1.25–$1.75 per hour.

During big downtown events, city garages may charge a flat $5–$20 instead; look for signs at the entrance. See the City of Des Moines parking page (opens in a new tab) for a map and current rates.

A few of our favorite things to do downtown:

Downtown Farmers' Market (opens in a new tab)

One of the biggest farmers' markets in the country, with over 300 vendors along Court Avenue, just a few blocks from the Surety. It's open the morning of the wedding!

Hours: Saturdays, 7 a.m. to noon, May through October.

Shopping in the East Village (opens in a new tab)

Just across the river at the foot of the State Capitol, the Historic East Village is full of local boutiques, bookstores, art galleries, and restaurants. Don't miss Raygun, Des Moines' famous T-shirt shop.

Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge (opens a map in a new tab)

A pedestrian bridge over the Des Moines River with plaques honoring notable Iowa women along its center path. It's part of the Principal Riverwalk, a great spot for a walk with views of the skyline.