By air
Fly into Des Moines International Airport (DSM). Most major airlines serve the airport, with connections through hubs like Denver, Chicago, or Dallas. The airport is about 20-30 minutes from downtown Des Moines, depending on traffic.
Getting There
Travel
The wedding is in Des Moines, Iowa. Here’s how to get there, how to get around, and what to expect from Iowa in January.
By car
Des Moines is accessible by car from most of the Midwest - about 2.5 hours from Kansas City, 3 hours from Minneapolis, 3.5 hours from Chicago. If you’re renting a car, we have suggestions for parking and navigation.
Parking & logistics
Full details about parking, shuttles, and local transportation will be sent closer to the wedding. We’ll make sure getting to and from the venue is seamless.
If it snows
It’s Iowa in January, so let’s just say it: there might be snow. Here’s the reassuring part - the celebration happens indoors, Des Moines clears its roads fast, and we are exactly the kind of people who have a plan B and a plan C. If the weather does anything dramatic, we’ll text everyone directly with updates. All you need to do is build in a little extra time and let the snow handle the scenery.
Driving in January
If you’re renting a car, spring for all-wheel drive and let the counter talk you into the ice scraper - you’ll feel smug about both. Interstates and main roads are plowed early and often; neighborhood streets take a little longer. Give every drive an extra twenty minutes, keep the tank above half, and if you’d rather not drive at all, rideshares run reliably all winter.
Once you know how you’re arriving - here’s where to stay. Hotels