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About Eagle's Ledge
Eagle's Ledge brings venue services to weddings across Des Moines, Iowa, working from Madrid. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Aspen Grove, Jester Park Lodge. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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How much does a wedding planner cost in Des Moines?
Day-of coordination in Des Moines commonly runs $800–$2,000; partial planning $2,000–$4,500; full-service planning often starts around $4,500 and scales with the wedding. Many planners saved couples more than their fee through vendor knowledge and mistake-avoidance.
Planner vs. venue coordinator — what's the difference?
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Wedding venues near Eagle's Ledge
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Aspen Grove | 1.3 mi |
| Jester Park Lodge | 6.9 mi |
| Tournament Club of Iowa | 8.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from Eagle's Ledge to each venue listed on Lazo.
Des Moines weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, August, September. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° | 14° | 11% | 4:26 PM | 5:09 PM |
| Feb | 36° | 18° | 14% | 5:09 PM | 5:48 PM |
| Mar | 49° | 30° | 16% | 6:44 PM | 7:21 PM |
| Apr | 62° | 41° | 25% | 7:17 PM | 7:55 PM |
| May | 72° | 52° | 27% | 7:47 PM | 8:27 PM |
| Jun | 82° | 62° | 25% | 8:08 PM | 8:50 PM |
| Jul | 86° | 66° | 20% | 8:06 PM | 8:47 PM |
| Aug | 84° | 64° | 21% | 7:35 PM | 8:13 PM |
| Sep | 77° | 55° | 17% | 6:47 PM | 7:23 PM |
| Oct | 63° | 43° | 15% | 5:55 PM | 6:33 PM |
| Nov | 48° | 30° | 14% | 4:12 PM | 4:54 PM |
| Dec | 36° | 20° | 11% | 4:00 PM | 4:45 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Des Moines International Airport (3.9 mi from Des Moines). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Des Moines.
Getting to Des Moines
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| DSM Des Moines International Airport | 4 mi | 5 min |
| FOD Fort Dodge Regional Airport | 73 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| ALO Waterloo Regional Airport | 92 mi | 2 hr 20 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 179 mi | 3 hr 40 min |
| Minneapolis | 235 mi | 4 hr 50 min |
| St. Louis | 273 mi | 5 hr 40 min |
| Milwaukee | 309 mi | 6 hr 20 min |
Straight-line distance from central Des Moines; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 1892 330th St, Madrid, IA 50156, USA
- Where
- Madrid · 22 miles northwest of central Des Moines
- Listed under
- Wedding Planners · Wedding Planners · Wedding Caterers
- In Des Moines
- One of 76 wedding planners we list · 1 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (712) 249-0658
- Website
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From Eagle's Ledge's website
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Around Madrid
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 1 within 3 mi, 3 within 10
Distances are straight-line from Eagle's Ledge; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Des Moines.
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