Sherwood Forest Event Center

06/21/2024

Nothing like a middle of the room dance floor moment 🤍✨🪩 The chandelier makes this space POP!
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06/15/2024

Throwback to celebrating this gorgeous day with Brittany and Contrell 🖤 These pictures showcase parts of the exterior of our venue well!
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Venue: Sherwood Forest Event Center
Decor: Loved+Cherished Event Decor
Photographer: JamsCreative Photography

06/08/2024

Candles, the color ivory, lace and florals… better together 🤍🌿 🕯️
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05/24/2024

A show stopping sweetheart table is a must. All eyes are on you… make a statement! 🩷💐🍋 🍰🕯️
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05/20/2024

Better together 💌 🪩 Which angle do you like best?! We couldn’t pick!
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05/17/2024

Hello and Happy Friday from us at Sherwood Forest! Looking forward to a fun filled weekend with our couples. Cheers! 🥂
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05/14/2024

Boho blues 🩵🌾
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05/07/2024

Throwing it back to this bright and happy styled shoot in the spirit of some summer weddings coming up! What colors and trends you most looking forward to seeing this year? Let us know in the comments! 🩷🪩💐
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05/02/2024

A few up close and personal shots of this gorgeous head table setting 🩷🕯️📸
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04/26/2024

All you need is love 💕 … and live florals at your wedding 💐
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04/20/2024

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS 🍸
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So many different ways you can do this! A simple his/hers highlighting each of your favorite drinks? Want to include your furry friend in a special way? A loved one who has passed? There is no wrong answer! We can also help you with a personalized sign. 🪧
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04/14/2024

Tomorrow is the day! Who's excited about the first ever Des Moines Wedding Show Venue Tour? 👋 We are!!
We have 14 venues who will open their doors and showcase their space just for you!
Amazing venues on the tour:
Barnes' Place
BeerStyles Taproom & Gastropub
Curate
Decades Event Center
Destination Grille
Des Moines Embassy Club
Gatherings
Hyperion Field Club
Mainframe Studios
Noce
Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel
Sherwood Forest Event Center
Surety Hotel
The Chateau

To learn more about the venue tour or to get registered for your FREE ticket today! https://www.desmoinesweddingshow.com/tour
Everyone who attends will also have the opportunity to WIN BIG with our GRAND PRIZE GIVEAWAY as well as other giveaways at the venues.
Get ready. Plan your tour route. Let the venue hunt begin!

03/29/2024

In search of a venue? Take advantage of this open house venue tour and stop by and see us! Register for free at the link in the post. 👇🏼

03/05/2024

Get your boogie on 🕺🪩💥
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03/04/2024

Getting ready BTS shots 📸
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02/18/2024

All of these were taken outside Sherwood Forest… Don’t leave for your pictures, stay!
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02/09/2024

Okay…. but this gorgeous girl deserves her own post! Super excited to be adding this welcome flower box to our 2024 decor inventory. Mix and match, go neutral, or incorporate all of the colors and flowers! 💐 There is no wrong option. Inquire directly with Sandy about how to add this beauty to your special day ✨
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02/08/2024

We have opened additional seating! Ticket sales now extended through Friday February 9th!

02/04/2024

Absolutely loved what this bride handmade for her seating chart display 🍷
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01/23/2024

She is beauty, she is grace, and we are starting off the 2024 wedding season with a BANG with our new floral chandelier to hang over your head table 🩷💐🤩
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01/14/2024

Where did the 💐 goooo?!
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📸: Laura Nichole Photography

01/10/2024

Get ready with your gals in our bridal suite 💌
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01/07/2024

It’s show time ✨ Come see us TODAY on the lower level at the to see all the fun things we have to offer. See you soon 💐
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01/03/2024

Grab your wedding planning crew and secure your tickets now! Come see us this Sunday and stop by our booth for our wedding show giveaway 🤩 Grab your tickets from the link below!
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https://aftontickets.com/event/buyticket/om9o585xg7/des-moines-wedding-show?fbclid=PAAaYFCdr2t-CeQxgKJM18R4naSH5lsfRO7OCyQhfmD8FAL7XgYsoVhyGiPBQ_aem_ATrSieFpBRlT7ngCzE8dOw_93_11PdIhDmQegi0UyQLSv1qvn2-yVJlUWF2iqXSez_w

12/25/2023

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night! 🖤🎄— Sherwood Forest Staff
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12/05/2023

Mackenzie and Collin 🤍 12•2•23
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Ceremony music: Jake and Meredith Adler
Music by Band: Nick Hermann & FEEDBACK
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Caterer: Windsor Heights Hy-Vee
Cookies: Made by with love by friends and family
Officiant: Joseph Weber

*Decor included in their Sherwood Forest Event Center package, design by Loved and Cherished

12/04/2023

Wow! How honored we are to be voted under the modern/contemporary venue Wedding Choice Awards awards!! Please continue to cast your votes 🗳️ the polls close January 15th. Thank you to all of our clients from the past, the present and the future! 🤍

It's that time ... we're announcing the top votes in the CEREMONY, RECEPTION, & PARTIES categories!

VOTING IS STILL OPEN! Cast your vote by January 15, 2024! Visit: weddingchoiceawards.com/vote

Historical or Religious Venue:
Des Moines Heritage Center, Hotel Fort Des Moines, Rollins Mansion, Salisbury House and Gardens, The Tea Room

Modern or Contemporary Venue:
1868 Farmhouse Wedding and Event Venue, Decades Event Center, Irishman Acres, The Loft DSM, The River Center, Sherwood Forest Event Center, Toast, VOWS DSM

Barn or Rural Venue:
1868 Farmhouse, Barnes' Place, Carper Vineyard & Winery, Eagle’s Ledge, Irishman Acres' Clover Barn

Winery, Brewery, or Bar Venue:
The Chateau, Harpor's Vineyard, The Marquette Room at The Iowa Taproom, Jasper Winery

Country Club Venue:
Des Moines Golf and Country Club, Glen Oaks Country Club Wedding & Event Page, Wakonda Club

Outdoor Venue:
1868 Farmhouse, Carper Vineyard and Winery, Eagle's Ledge, Salisbury House & Gardens

Hotel as Venue:
Hilton Des Moines Downtown, Hotel Fort Des Moines, Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston, Surety Hotel

Hotel for Guest's Stay:
AC Hotel by Marriott Des Moines East Village, Des Lux Hotel, Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines, Embassy Suites by Hilton Des Moines Downtown, Hotel Renovo, Surety Hotel

Party Location – local bachelorette location, wedding shower, rehearsal dinner, etc.:
CentroDSM, Foundry Distilling Company, Fresko, Johnny's Italian Steakhouse, The Iowa Taproom, Ironside Axe Club

Officiant: Not currently enough votes to post an update, vote for this category!!!

The order of this list is NOT based on how many votes each wedding pro has received. For full rules and regulations or for more information on how to participate as a business please visit: weddingchoiceawards.com/rules-regulations

11/26/2023

Waking up to a fresh coat of snow has us reminiscing on this gorgeous winter wedding last December ❄️🤎
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*Decor included in their Sherwood Forest Event Center package, design by Loved and Cherished

11/23/2023

Feeling extra thankful wrapping up this wedding season this year 🤎 Happy Thanksgiving to everyone and your families! From all of us at Sherwood Forest. 🧡

11/19/2023

Switched up the pace last weekend and hosted the Iowa Service Dogs Annual Fundraiser! Always a great event to be a part of. 🤩 🐕 ❤️