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About Baqara
Based in Runnells, Baqara works with couples planning weddings throughout Des Moines, Iowa. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Sacred Willow Farms, The Farmhouse Studios. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
Hotels near Baqara
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Runnells, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Sleep Inn
- WoodSpring Suites Des Moines Pleasant Hill
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites
- Hampton Inn & Suites
- Prairie Meadows Hotel
- Comfort Inn Altoona-Des Moines
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Des Moines
How much do wedding venues cost in Des Moines?
Venue pricing in Des Moines spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Des Moines?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
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
- 11680 SE 64th Ave, Runnells, IA 50237, USA
- Where
- Runnells · 15 miles east of central Des Moines
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues · Wedding Florists · Wedding Caterers
- In Des Moines
- One of 110 wedding venues we list
- Phone
- (515) 689-6056
- Website
- Visit site
From Baqara's website
“Baqara offers the ideal Wedding Venue in Iowa, blending country charm, elegant décor, and modern amenities for intimate gatherings and large celebrations.”experiencebaqara.com
- Services they list
- Indoor spaces, Outdoor ceremony, In-house catering, Bar service, Getting-ready suites, On-site lodging, All-inclusive packages
- Capacity
- Up to 275 guests
- In business since
- 2015
Read from experiencebaqara.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with Baqara before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Runnells
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 1 within 10
- Communities served
- Hartford
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