Anna Jones
Weddings

A Classic Wedding at Hotel Fort Des Moines

Des Moines Wedding Photography - a black tie celebration photographed with honesty

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Romantic wedding ceremony decor featuring clusters of tall glass candles and lush red roses on black pedestals, with rose petals scattered along the hardwood aisle at Hotel Fort Des Moines.
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.
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‍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.
Romantic wedding ceremony decor featuring clusters of tall glass candles and lush red roses on black pedestals, with rose petals scattered along the hardwood aisle at Hotel Fort Des Moines.

Avery and Alex's wedding at Hotel Fort Des Moines was the kind of day that reminds you why classic venues never go out of style.

The celebration unfolded inside one of downtown Des Moines' most iconic buildings — candlelit ceremony florals, black tie fashion, and a grand ballroom atmosphere that felt sophisticated without ever tipping into stiff. The evening moved the way the best receptions do: champagne towers, a crowded dance floor, and the whole room dancing the night away to The Pork Tornadoes.

Photographed on film and digital with a cinematic, documentary eye, the imagery captures the elegance of the space and the energy of the room exactly as it felt — refined, joyful, and effortlessly romantic.

Florals by Shelly Sarver. For couples dreaming of a luxury wedding in Des Moines, Hotel Fort Des Moines delivers.

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