Step inside this romantic winter wedding at Hotel Fort Des Moines—filled with timeless style, moody florals, and all the cozy elegance of a winter wedding in downtown Des Moines.
Avery + Alex
As seen in Brides
- Venue: Hotel Fort Des Moines
- Flowers: Shelly Sarver
- Dress: Lazaro
- Bridal Shop: Bella Bianca Chicago
- Jewelry: Zameer Kassam
- Band: The Pork Tornadoes
- Invites: Iron Leaf Press
- Hair: dsm Salon
- Makeup: Ivy Boyd

There’s something undeniably romantic about a winter wedding.
The crisp air, the candlelight, the way winter air makes everything feel quiet and still. This wedding at Hotel Fort Des Moines embraced all of that and more—a day full of warmth, elegance, and intentional details in the heart of downtown Des Moines.
Hotel Fort Des Moines is one of the city’s most iconic venues. Its historic charm, art deco architecture, and beautifully restored interiors make it the perfect setting for a winter celebration. From the black-and-white tiled floors to the rich velvet textures, every space feels cinematic—like stepping into a classic film.
The crisp air, the candlelight, the way winter air makes everything feel quiet and still. This wedding at Hotel Fort Des Moines embraced all of that and more—a day full of warmth, elegance, and intentional details in the heart of downtown Des Moines.
Hotel Fort Des Moines is one of the city’s most iconic venues. Its historic charm, art deco architecture, and beautifully restored interiors make it the perfect setting for a winter celebration. From the black-and-white tiled floors to the rich velvet textures, every space feels cinematic—like stepping into a classic film.



























