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Reception Crisis PLEASE HELP!

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in Iowa-Des Moines
Apparently we are double booked--- really? Don't ask me how this happens....

Does anyone know of anywhere off the beaten path in DSM? I have called literally all of the main attractions in DSM, Ankeny, Grimes, Waukee, etc... EVERYWHERE--

All of our other vendors are booked for October 1- so we cannot really just change dates- Any ideas would help my huge bridezilla moment!!
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Re: Reception Crisis PLEASE HELP!

  • medusia00medusia00 member
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    edited December 2011
    What about Events Center West? Racoon River Lodge? Any of the community Centers.
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  • LRPJLRPJ
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    edited December 2011
    Have you tried Hoyt Sherman Place?  My rehearsal dinner is there the night before.  What about the Scottish Rite Temple?  The new Des Moines Embassy Club in West Glen should be open...

    I'm not sure how many people you are wanting to invite, etc.  Have you tried the Drury Inn in WDSM?  Ours is at the Holiday Inn at Jordan Creek, but we had considered Drury Inn (just wasn't big enough).  

    What about the Capitol Room downtown?  

    Good luck!!
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  • ToBeMrs2011ToBeMrs2011 member
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    edited December 2011
    There is also the Walnut Woods State Park Lodge (not sure how large your wedding is).  Des Moines Botanical Gardens.  Toad Valley Golf Course.  Copper Creek Golf Course. Jasper Winery.  Blank Park Zoo. Tournament Club of Iowa. Otter Creek Golf Course in Ankeny.  Foxboro in Johnston.  Summerset Winery in Indianola.  Simpson Barn in Johnston.  Living History Farms.  Lotus Moments Event Center. Sticks Design Studios.  

    Hope you find something!!  
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  • ks107021ks107021
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    edited December 2011

    How awful!!  I don't have any other ides since PP have posted lots.  Just wanted to say GOOD LUCK!

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  • McsweetsMcsweets member
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    edited December 2011
    There is kinda a cool place in norwalk called The Happy Apple - they might be worth calling?  They have a little patio and bonfire and pond in the back...  We looked at it but didn't choose it simply because they didn't have a liquor license - only wine/beer
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  • LRPJLRPJ
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    edited December 2011
    http://bigcityburgersandgreens.com/catering.php

    Check out this link!!  There's a photo gallery--it looks AWESOME.  I just noticed this featured in the DSM Register today :-)
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  • deregniernderegniern
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    edited December 2011
    That sucks.  I would be freaking out right now too.  PP had a bunch of great ideas.  I would just add pretty much any hotel in the Des Moines and surrounding area I would check out.  Stoney Creek Inn is one we looked at and the Hilton Garden Inn of 86th in Johnston is another.  Let us know what you come up with!
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  • knottief28066dcb81c7042knottief28066dcb81c7042 member
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    edited December 2011
    My friend helps run the Granger Community Center just north of Des Moines.  I haven't personally seen it, but she says it is a lovely place with good rates.  You can give her a call at 515.999.2275  Her namd is Sarah.  Your date is also available.

    Hope this will help you out!!
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  • gmorlangmorlan member
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    edited December 2011
    I am having my reception at the Granger community center in June... they are very resonable and great to work with!  I just booked there in January so I know they had quite a few openings.
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  • sdose13sdose13 member
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    edited December 2011
    Oh my goodness! Where was it supposed to be? I second just starting with hotels. I'd also try golf courses.
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  • GrangerCCGrangerCC member
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    edited December 2011
    If you haven't found a place to rent yet, the Granger Community Center is available on Oct. 1st. You can see pictures at: https://picasaweb.google.com/105361263370252990434/InteriorPictures?authkey=Gv1sRgCJ23vfPs69uWpwE#
    The whole building rents for $400 which includes tables and chairs.
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  • omd89bomd89b member
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    edited December 2011
    I'm doing zart1312 in May 2012. It's down town and a newer venue. You literally just rent the space so you can bring in all the venders/caterers etc you already have booked. Marybeth is GREAT to work with too. Here's their website:

    zart1312.com

    She's on facebook too.
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  • tstimpytstimpy member
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    edited December 2011
    Try the FFA Enrichment center in Ankeny. It's on the DMACC campus.
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