Bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, receptions, and even next morning mimosas at the gift opening, weddings are our specialty and our dedicated staff are here to ensure all the details are taken care of Let the Marriott make this the most memorable time for you and your partner
West Des Moines Marriott
FAQ's
How Do I Reserve the Ballroom? (Deposits/Payments)
We can hold a date on a tentative basis (with no deposit) for up to 72 hours To hold a date on a definite basis, we require a $1,500 non-refundable advance deposit and a signed contract The $1,500 00 deposit will go toward your total Food and Beverage Minimum Food and Beverage Minimums vary depending on seasons, holidays, and proximity to date Payments thereafter will be scheduled as follows:
- 6 months from the event date, 50% of the food and beverage minimum is due
- 90 days from the event date, 75% of the estimated food and beverage is due
- 10 days prior to the event date, 100% of the estimated food and beverage is due.
The hotel will require a credit card to be kept on file for all final charges. All menu pricing is subject to 25% service charge and 7% sales tax, prices are subject to change Can I Bring In My Own Catering and Alcohol?
West Des Moines Marriott will provide all food and beverage for your event with few exceptions
- Wedding Cake/Dessert is permitted and must come from a commercial kitchen and will be assessed a cake-cutting fee of $3 00 per person Any leftovers and toppers must be picked up within 24 hours following your event A $100 storage fee will apply each day for any remaining items.
- Wine & Champagne may be permitted but a corkage fee will accompany, $15 per bottle The hotel must receive these 24 hours prior and leftovers must be picked up within 24 hours following your event or a $100 storage fee will apply for each day
- A $500 fine will be assessed for any outside beverages found inside the Ballroom
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When Do I Need to Decide My Menu?
You will need to decide your menu approximately three months before your wedding. The hotel holds Menu Tasting opportunities for you You will be invited to the Menu Tasting closest to your Wedding At the Menu Tasting, you will be able to customize your menu by sampling all of the entrees with assorted sauces, starch selections, and vegetable choices for your wedding packages. Along with menu selections, the wedding agenda, bar details, and vendor information will also be due.
When Do I Need to Give My Final Meal Count?
Guaranteed numbers are due 10 days prior to the event when the final payment is due This includes a guaranteed number of Adult Meals, Children’s Meals, and Special Menu Meals. The guarantee may not be lowered once it is submitted and if no guarantee is received 10 days prior, the expected count becomes the guarantee Limited changes to the menu are allowed two weeks out from the event The hotel does not prepare overages
Do I have to provide my own decorations?
- The hotel has some complimentary options for centerpieces Any additional decorations such as floral centerpieces or other décor are the responsibility of the guest
- Any sprinkled decorations, such as confetti or glitter are prohibited along with sparklers and fog machines.
- All flames must be enclosed in glass and tapered candles are not permitted
- No one may tape, nail, tack, or otherwise fasten decorations to any fixtures, walls, and or ceilings
- The client is responsible for the removal and cleanup of the decor Decor and guest items must be removed from the ballroom upon completion of the event, a storage fee of $100 will be assessed if items are not collected.
What if I Need to Cancel?
A fee will be applied within 30 days of cancellation The hotel must receive a written form of cancellation and fees will be applied as follows:
- From 10 days prior to event start time: 100% of estimated food and beverage
- From 90 days to 11 days prior to event start time: 75% of estimated food and beverage
- From 180 days to 91 days prior to the event: 50% of food and beverage minimum
- From 270 days to 181 days prior to the event: 40% of food and beverage minimum
- From contract signing to 271 days prior to the event: $1,500
BridalShower
Brunch/Mimosa Bar
House-made Banana Bread with Sweet Cream Butter, Assorted Croissants with Jelly and jams, Assorted Muffins and Scones, Mini Bagels with Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese, Egg Frittatas and Bacon or Sausage with a Mimosa Bar $43 00
Pasta/Wine Bar
Cheese Tortellini and Penne Pasta, Chef crafted Vodka Sauce, Marinara and Alfredo Sauces, Sliced Grilled Chicken, Meatballs, Sauteed Mushrooms, Onions and Peppers, and Parmesan Cheese and with a Wine Bar $40 00
Fajita Bar/Margarita Bar
Flour Tortillas, Marinated Flank Steak, Seasoned Grilled Chicken, Peppers, Onions, Cotija and Cheddar Cheeses, Fresh Salsa, Hot Sauce, and Guacamole with a Margarita Bar $40.00
Sweet Treats/Coffee Bar
Assorted Mini Cheesecakes, Assorted Mousse Cups, Gourmet Cupcakes and Dessert Bars and with a Spiked Coffee Station $26.00
RehearsalDinner
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BBQ Buffet
Cole Slaw, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, House-Made Mac ‘N’ Cheese, and Corn Bread with Honey Butter
Choice of Two Meat Options with Buns and Condiments
- Grilled Chicken Breast with House made Apricot BBQ Sauce
- Pulled Pork
- Pulled Chicken
- Sliced Beef Brisket $45 00
Italian Buffet
Tossed Caesar Salad, Caprese Salad, Balsamic Roasted Vegetables, Focaccia
Bread Choice of 2 Entrées
- Sausage Lasagna
- Asiago Chicken served with Fettuccini, Choice of Marinara or Alfredo Sauce
- Vegetable Risotto
- Penne alla Vodka Sauce $40.00
Spanish Buffet
Charred Corn and Artichoke Salad, Hard and Soft Shell Tortillas, Fresh Guacamole, Spanish Rice, House Made Salsas, Fresh Fried Tortilla Chips with Green Onions, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Black Olives, and Shredded Cheddar
Cheese Choice of 2 Meat Options
- Barbacoa Pulled Chicken
- Seasoned Ground Beef
- Pork Carnitas $41.00
Ceremony
Utilize additional ballroom space for your ceremony Quickly move from ceremony to cocktail hour to reception with ease
Included in Ceremony Rental
• Chairs
• Riser staging (gray carpet)
• Microphone (lapel or handheld)
• House Sound Patch
• White Pipe and drape backgroumd
• Reserved Seating
• Podium/Mic Stand/Unity Candle Table
*Rehearsal room reserved the evening before would be based on availability.
Finishing Touches
White Chair Covers - $4 00 per chair**
Uplight Package - $75 00**
Fairy Light Package - $25 00 per foot**
** Denotes all prices are subject to 25% service charge and 7% tax All prices, service charge and tax are subject to change at any time without notice
CocktailHourAppetizers&Displays
Hot/Cold Appetizers are priced per piece Displays are priced per person
Hot Appetizers
Italian Meatballs $4.00
Breaded Cheese Ravioli $4 00
Boursin Stuffed Mushrooms $5.00
Yakitori Chicken Satay with Sweet Chili Garlic
Sauce $4 00
Butcher Block Display
Assorted Cured Meats, Imported Cheeses, Pickled Vegetables, Stone Ground Mustard, House-made Jam and Crostini 18
The Grazer's Display
Colorful Display of Fresh Cut Vegetables served with Ranch Dip. Assortment of International Cheeses, Fresh Berries, and Crostini $16.00
Cold Appetizers
Herbed Cream Cheese Stuffed Baby
Tomoates $4 00
Cucumber Cup with Red Pepper Hummus $4.00
Cocktail Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce and Lemon $6 00
Sliced Tomato, Balsamic Drizzle, and Boursin
Cheese Crostini $4 00
Bruschetta and Spinach Artichoke Dip Display
Chef Crafted Bruschetta, Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip served with House-made Warm Pita
Chips and Vegetables 16
Seasonal Fresh Fruit Display
Display of Seasonal Fresh Cut Fruit served with Yogurt Dipping Sauce $11.00
Priced individually per piece with a minimum order of 30 each. Suggested quantities: Lighter pre-dinner cocktail hour, 3pc per guest. Longer predinner hors d'oeuvre reception events, 6pc per guest Dinner hors d'oeuvre events, recommended 9-12pc per guest All prices are subject to 25% service charge and 7% tax All prices, service charge and tax are subject to change at any time without notice
Buffet Dinner
Sliced Fresh Fruit
Garden Salad with 2 Dressings
DinnerBuffet
Minimum 50ppl and includes Champagne for Toast
Dauphinoise or Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Guest Choice Vegetable
Guest Choice of Entrees:
-Chicken in Boursin Cream Sauce 41.00
-Lemon Caper Salmon 42.00
-Beef Tenderloin DeBurgo 58.00
-Flank Steak DeBurgo 43 00
-Mustard and Honey Glazed Pork Loin 39 00
Dinner Rolls and Butter
Please check with your wedding coordinator on additional entree pricings
Carving Stations
Requires a $100 attendant fee and includes (1) hour of service and includes dinner rolls
Smoked Turkey Breast with Cranberry Aioli and Apple Chutney serves 30ppl $300 00
Prime Rib with Horseradish Cream and Beef Au Jus serves 25ppl $400 00
Honey Ham served with Stone Ground
Honey Mustard serves 30ppl $375.00
Rosemary Roasted Pork Loin with Stone Ground Honey Mustard serves 25ppl $300 00
Dinner Buffets are priced per person and require a minimum of 50 guests. Pricing includes one hour of food service. Buffets open longer are subject to a surcharge, based on per gallon, per dozen, and per person on all applicable items All prices are subject to 25% service charge and 7% tax All prices, service charge and tax are subject to change at any time without notice
DinnerPlated
Plated Dinners are served with Chef's Choice House Salad, Fresh Bread and Champagne for Toast
8oz Beef Tenderloin Served with De Bergo, Demi Glaze or Au Poive sauce $58.00 Filet of Beef
Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast with Boursin Cream Sauce $41.00 Boursin Chicken
Includes Sides | Pick Two
Three (3) Marinated Sliced and Grilled Beef Medallions with House made Italian BBQ Sauce $43.00 Italian Beef Medallions
Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon in Lemon Caper Sauce $42 00 Lemon Caper Salmon
Garlic and Herb Grilled 10 oz New York Strip Steak $39.00 New York Strip Steak
Sliced Pork Loin with a Honey Mustard Glaze $39.00 Mustard and Honey Glazed Pork Loin
**Duet Options Available, Specialty Meal Options Available. Refer to your Wedding CoordinatorAll Steak options are served medium to medium well. If you're considering a guest choice of entree, the count for each meal choice is due 14 days prior to the event. The cost will reflect the higher price of the two meals plus a $3 upcharge per person Prices subject to 25% service charge and 7% tax All prices, service charge and tax are subject to change at any time without notice
LateNightBites
Build Your Own Nacho Bar
Tortilla Chips, Ground Beef, Warm Queso, Green Onions, Black Olives, Tomatoes, Sour Cream, Guacamole, and Jalepenos $24.00
Mac & Cheese Bar
Macaroni and Cheese, Brisket, Bacon, Chili, Green Onions, Tomatoes, Jalepenos $18 00
Assorted Single Topping Pizzas
Choose from Pepperoni, Sausage and Cheese 17 inch pizzas, guest choice regular cut or party cut slices $22.00
Round the Park
Mini Corn Dogs, Pretzel Bites and Tortilla chips with Warm Beer Cheese, Cracker Jacks $15 00
Beverages
Premium Brands Host or Cash Bar
Mixed Drinks $7 - Smirnoff Vodka | Beefeater Dry Gin | Canadian Club Whiskey | Dewar’s White Label
Scotch | Cruzan Aged Light Rum | Jim Beam Kentucky Bourbon | Jose Cuervo Especial Tequila Gold
Top Shelf Brands Host or Cash Bar
Mixed Drinks $9 - Absolut Vodka | Kettle One Vodka | Tanqueray Dry Gin | Johnnie Walker Red Label
Scotch | Captain Morgan’s Spiced Rum | Bacardi Superior Light Rum | Maker’s Mark Kentucky Bourbon | Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey | Seagram’s VO Canadian Whiskey | 1800 Silver Tequila | Courvoisier Cognac VS
Luxury Brands Host or Cash Bar
Mixed Drinks $11 - Grey Goose Vodka | Tito’s Vodka | Bacardi Light Rum | Mount Gay Eclipse Rum | Bombay Sapphire Dry Gin | Johnnie Walker Black Label Scotch | Knob Creek Kentucky Bourbon | Crown Royal Canadian Whiskey | Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey | Patron Silver Tequila | Remy Martin Cognac VSOP
Additional Hosted Options
Domestic Keg Beer - Bud Light, Coors Light, Busch Light or Miller Lite $375
Imported Keg Beer - prices vary, see catering manager for options
All Night Soda Package $150
Bottles of House Wine (Canyon Road) $36
Any "Reserve" Kegs will be Hotel Choice
Each Brand Bar will include Domestic Beer $7 - Budweiser, Bud Light, Coors Light, Miller Light, Truly's and O'Douls, Craft/Import Beer $8 - Corona, Heineken, Sam Adams Lager, Stella Artois, Blue Moon, and Local Craft Beer Any outside beverages found in the ballroom will result in a $500 fee
GiftOpeningBreakfastOptions
Continental Breakfast and Breakfast Buffets
Continental Breakfast
Seasonal Fresh Cut Fruit and Berries, Greek Yogurt, Assorted Fresh Baked Scones, Muffins, and Pastries
$18.00
Brunch Menu
House-made Banana Bread with Sweet Cream Butter, Assorted Croissants with Jelly & Jams, Assorted Muffins and Scones, Mini Bagels with Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese, Egg Fritatas and Bacon or Sausage $37.00
Fresh Start Buffet
Seasonal Fresh Cut Fruit and Berries, Scrambled Eggs, Country Potatoes with Roasted Red Peppers, Applewood Smoked Bacon and Sausage Links
$26.00
Mimosa & Bloody Mary Bars
House Champagne with an assortment of Orange, Pineapple, and Grapefruit Juices
House Vodka with Lola’s Iowa-made hot sauce, Zing Zang mix, candied seasoning, pickle spear, celery, green olives, and lime
Add an additional $6.00 per person for one selection or $12.00 for both
*Subject to bartender fee*
Breakfast buffets include Starbucks® Regular and Decaffeinated Coffee, Teavana® Teas, and Assorted Fruit Juices. Minimum of 20 guests and includes (1) hour of service If the guarantee is less than 20 guests, a $200 set-up fee will be applied
All prices are subject to 25% service charge and 7% tax All prices, service charge and tax are subject to change at any time without notice
Enhancements
Hotel Included Enhancements
Complimentary King Suite for the Bridal Couple
· Special Invitation for up to 6 Guests to our Menu Tasting
· Receptions White or Black tablecloths with White Linen Napkins
Hotel Centerpiece Vases Available with Mirror and 3 Votive Candles Per Table
· Standard Champagne Toast (all adults over 21)
· Head Table Vases for Bridal Bouquets
Non-Alcoholic Fruit Punch – Served in a Silver Punch Bowl
· Dance Floor
· White Skirted Head Table
· Gift Table, DJ Table, Punch Table, and Guest Book Table
White Skirted Cake Table and Cake Cutting Service
· Placement of two items per guest at the table Wireless Microphone for the Toasts and Introductions
Discounted Sleeping Room Rates for your overnight guests
Finishing Touches
White Chair Covers - $4 00 per chair** Gold Chargers - $3.00 each**
Head Table Uplighting- $175 00**
Fairy Lighted Backdrop Behind Head Table - $25 00 per foot**
Cake Table Lighting Package - $50.00**
*Items can apply towards food and beverage minimums
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HotelPolicy
EVENT FLOOR PLAN & CAPACITY
West Des Moines Marriott requires prior approval of all Client-produced event floor plans. We will not approve floor plans that do not meet fire code regulations The Marriott Event staff can assist you in creating a viable floor plan for your event We will adhere to maximum occupancy levels as designated by the City of West Des Moines West Des Moines Marriott reserves the right to restrict further attendance into these spaces to protect public safety.
DAMAGES/CLEANING
Client is responsible for any damage and or excessive cleaning of the function room, complimentary decor items, or any other part of the event facilities by the Client, his/her guests, invitees, employees, independent contractors, or other agents under Client’s control except normal wear and tear West Des Moines Marriott representatives and Client should inspect all rented space prior to event and at the conclusion to determine existing conditions. You will be informed of any damage and or cleaning fees after your event with a written report and photographs.
BARS AND ALCOHOL
Beverages purchased within the hotel are not allowed to leave the facility The service of alcoholic beverages to individuals under 21 years of age is prohibited by law Proper identification will be required by anyone who appears to be under the age of
30 Any guest providing alcoholic beverages to minors at an event will be referred to security/law enforcement and may be subject to arrest and/or citation. West Des Moines Marriott reserves the right to decline alcohol service to an individual for any reason West Des Moines Marriott will provide (1) one bartender and (1) bar for every 150 expected guests Additional bars and bartenders may be added for every additional 50 guests (approximately) Bar and bartender fees apply for additional requested service beyond this standard Bar service concludes at 11:45pm We do not do tabs, doubles or pour shots for any event West Des Moines Marriott requires that all events with the service of alcohol include food service as determined by the Event Coordinator We reserve the right to discontinue alcohol service for any event
