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About The 1868 Farmhouse Wedding Venue
The 1868 Farmhouse Wedding Venue brings venue services to weddings across Des Moines, Iowa, working from Boone. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as MJ’s Venue, The Lodge at Seven Oaks. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Hotels near The 1868 Farmhouse Wedding Venue
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Boone, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Baymont Inn and Suites
- Boulders Inn and Suites
- Super 8
- Gym and Motel
- Hilton Garden Inn
- Sleep Inn & Suites
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
No reviews yet. Only couples who book The 1868 Farmhouse Wedding Venue through Lazo can leave one, and it’s the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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
- 1411 160th St, Boone, IA 50036, USA
- Where
- Boone · 40 miles north of central Des Moines
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues · Wedding Planners · Wedding Caterers
- In Des Moines
- One of 110 wedding venues we list
- Website
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From The 1868 Farmhouse Wedding Venue's website
“If you are looking for an amazing, stress-free wedding experience, you've found the perfect white barn wedding venue in central Iowa. 500 + Decor Items Included Overnight Accommodations Now booking 2026 weddings!”1868farmhouse.com
- Services they list
- Indoor spaces, Outdoor ceremony, Ceremony and reception on site, Getting-ready suites, On-site lodging, All-inclusive packages, Tables and chairs included
- Prices on their site
- Starting at $7,000
Read from 1868farmhouse.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with The 1868 Farmhouse Wedding Venue before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Boone
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 2 within 10
- Communities served
- Sioux Falls
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