I have driven by this center multiple times, and was aware of the restoration efforts, but this was…read moremy first time inside. I was blown away by the fabulous restoration and openness of the building. The upstairs open area can be configured many ways, and it was a perfect setting for a wedding. There is a small balcony which is nice for pictures, musicians or a dj. The acoustics are wonderful for music. Downstairs is an open area also good for meeting or reception space. The restrooms downstairs are much bigger than I expected and they are very modern and clean. Overall I was so impressed with the building and the architectural details. Exposed bricks and stone add a lot to the atmosphere.

Spoke to someone regarding a quote and was told I would receive it within 24 hours. I left a…read moremessage to follow-up; however, I have yet to receive a call back or a quote. I ended up finding the item elsewhere. So much for customer service.

Excellent customer service. My wedding was in Reno, NV. and…read moreI found out that I didn't have any table runners and chair covers for my reception and was getting no help from my wedding coordinator in Reno. My wedding coordinator gave me this horible news on a Sunday, 6 days before my wedding. By the way, it was not an ordinary Sunday, but mothers day Sunday. In a panic (and in tears) I called and emailed Beyond Elegance and several other companies for assistance, pleading my situation, hoping that someone to help me. Diana B. from Beyond Elegance is the only company that responded via email THAT DAY, even if they were closed for mothers day, and was willing to provide me with what I needed, rush order, in time for my wedding. The customer service offered and professionalism was above and beyond what any bride could ever expect. I highly recommend this company and suggest you give them more lead time than I did for even better service.

This place is absolutely beautiful for a wedding! About 30 minutes away from Des Moines, the barn…read morehas a beautiful rustic yet elegant look. You can get married near the pond where it has a little arch and seating for your guests. Inside of the barn is seating for dinner and an area for dancing. This place is always booked solid so if you plan on getting married next year ...book now. The food they served was delish! I loved their mashed potatoes with hash browns in it. My only complaints are while we were waiting to be dismissed after the ceremony row by row, the workers were already hauling away the benches before we could even get up. Also after sitting seating down to eat, the buffet line was cleared up so quick! Didn't even have a chance for seconds. And the owner there is pretty strict and not very friendly. She only allowed one signature drink and would not allow other type of juices to mix with that one signature drink. Overall it is lovely but for the amount of money people pay, I would think that they could be more flexible.

I am a wedding photographer and recently captured a wedding at the Barnes Place for the first time…read more I was completely blown away at the attitudes and the comments from the staff and owner of the venue. Between snotty remarks about the wedding couple, the lack of help and empathy for guests with disabilities, all of the crazy rules and requirements written on signs posted everywhere around the venue such as and the lack of generic respect for videographer and myself was unbelievable. I would never recommend this venue to any of my clients. I have done over 200 weddings and this by far was the worst venue hosts that I have come in contact with.

Becky was incredible. Events to celebrate made the entire event wonderful. She had everything…read moreplanned down to the minute. She attended meetings before the event, asked all of the questions we didn't even know we should be asking, and ensured the other vendors were responsive. Highly recommend Becky and her crew at Events to Celebrate!!

Becky was AMAZING. Our wedding wouldn't have run smoothly without her. She was so easy to work with…read moreand created a package that fit my exact needs. I'd recommend her to anyone. I can't say enough great things about her and her company.

We attended a wedding here during the summer and had an absolute blast. If you are looking for a…read morevenue for a smaller, casual wedding, I recommend checking this place out. The setting is really beautiful and Dave and Angela really know how to help your day go well. They can arrange everything from a photographer to the bar and catering. The space is pretty easy to decorate, and its next to a park so if you want to be outside you can. It's hard to find venues that are a good fit for parties or weddings of this size. There aren't many places in Adel, either. It's only about 20 mins from the highway and 35 mins from downtown. I was really surprised that they also have a really cool retail space next door. The Mercantile changes up all the time, and it is fun to walk around and hunt for things for your home. If you are into antiques or fun shopping experiences check it out.

From the owner: Event space serving Des Moines and surrounding areas. Located in historic Adel, Iowa…read more The newly renovated rustic-chic event space is an inviting backdrop for any event. Simplistic pricing & very few "rules" give you creative control. Indoor and outdoor wedding & reception options, a full catering kitchen, bar, reception seating for up to 250, & many standard amenities coupled with exceptional, innovative staff, Angela and Dave make wedding planning easy for you!

Whether you are planning your wedding, reception, reunion, graduation, corporate event or any other…read moregatherings. Knotty Pine Venue possesses the perfect mixture of country, all while offering you a private and modern accommodations! The owners were able to recommend a variety of vendors - catering, DJ, Desserts and security. Nice size venue for the wedding/reception we attended. Large round tables were provided and easily fit the 200 guest of the wedding. They also provided banquet tables.

I was a day of coordinator for a wedding here in April. The venue was beautiful and set up…read moreperfectly with lots of space for the head table, guests, DJ, food, dance, cake table, snack table, gift table, and bar. There were spacious lounge rooms for groom groomsmen and bride and bridal parties with lots of mirrors and private bathrooms!! Perfect for everyone to get ready in all at once and leave all there stuff safely throughout the day. I did not stop hearing comments from the guests all day about how cute the bathrooms were. There was full changing tables, very family friendly. The lighting was the best I have seen at a venue. There was tons of natural light, the photographer thanks you! When it got dark the lights were beautiful but also actually lit the place up so we weren't sitting in a cave! It was beautiful inside and out, lots of places outside to do pictures. The parking lot is massive and there is easy pull up drop off access for limo or grandparent drop offs. The kitchen is spotless and practical with its own entrance. The owner Dorisa, her husband, and all of the staff were impeccable. I did not meet them until the big day during our first crisis (non existent keg) and they went above and beyond to help. The owners and staff were always present, never difficult to find, and ready to do whatever it took to make the day go off without a hitch. Throughout the whole day I was constantly seeing Dorisa, her husband, and all the staff go above and beyond expectations helping where it was needed, not just required. Overall I was incredibly impressed. It felt like we were being hosted by a family in their gigantic beautiful venue home than renting a space from a business. I don't think it can get much better than that! I strongly recommend this venue to anyone and everyone! Thank you!!!

Our company works with Tracy on multiple events during the year. Her creative ideas and attention…read moreto detail are impressive to our entire team. I highly recommend doing business with her.

From the owner: Services: Decor, Entertainment, Design, Audiovisual, Onsite Management, Destination Management,…read morePresentation Assistance, Photography & Videography, Venue Searching, Lodging & Transportation, Catering & Bar, and Promotional Items. Events: Corporate events, theme parties, meetings, galas, parties, banquets, conferences & seminars, destination events, private & special events, charity & nonprofit, holiday functions, school celebrations, and trade shows. Our full-service event consulting, management, corporate entertainment and production team can help you take your functions to soaring new levels. Let us take care of the details so you can turn your focus to the meeting, important guests or award-winners at hand. InnovativEvents will make your event as memorable as it is effortless. Stress-free events. Guaranteed.

Brilliant designer. Creating a whole new level of event productions.read more

Stuart and team are amazing! I have been working with Stuart for YEARS and he always goes above…read moreand beyond!