A Complete List of Iowa Wedding Venues (by area!)
UPDATED 05/14/2024
40 Top Wedding Venues in Iowa
When it comes to finding the perfect Iowa wedding venue, it can truly be overwhelming! As both a past bride and current wedding photographer, I know there are so many options! So, how do you choose the perfect Iowa wedding venue for you? In this article, I’ll list out all of the wedding venues in Iowa! Additionally, I include the things to know about each one to save you time! So, here is a complete list of Iowa Wedding Venues to help you find the perfect location for your Iowa wedding! Hopefully this helps you find your dream venue for your wedding day.
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Things to Consider When Looking for an Iowa Wedding Venue:
Before you look through this helpful list of Iowa wedding venues, I encourage you to look for these specific things. As a wedding photographer in Iowa, I love giving advice to help my couples find their dream venue. So, here are a few things to consider when looking through this list of venues in Iowa:
- Budget! Consider your budget for your Iowa wedding venue.
- Lighting. Does the space offer good lighting?
- Guest count. How many guests can the space comfortably fit?
- What is included in the price? Does it include chairs? How about a getting ready space?
- Does it have nearby lodging? If so, is there enough lodging for all your guests?
- Location. How far will the majority of your guests be traveling? What is the average drive time?
Now that you know what to consider, here is a complete list of Iowa wedding venues!
List of Wedding Venues in the Des Moines Area:
#1 – Toast in Ankeny
Cost: $$$$ (average cost is $7,000-$9,000)
Location: 1345 SW Park Square Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023
Features: Toast includes a stunning bridal suite (my personal favorite), two different indoor rooms, and an outdoor patio that’s perfect for cocktail hour, photos, or intimate weddings! As a wedding photographer, toast makes documenting wedding days easy! Not only does it have amazing indoor options for your Iowa wedding, but it also has an adorable patio that’s perfect for photos! I highly recommend booking this stunning Iowa wedding venue!
Galleries: Taylor + Jon’s Wedding day at Toast
Indoor: Yes (two separate indoor floors to use!)
Outdoor: Yes
#2 – Willow on Grand
Cost: $$$ (average venue rental cost is $4-7.5K)
Location: 6011 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
Features: Willow on Grand in Des Moines Iowa is a stunning all-white wedding venue right in the heart of Des Moines. It’s a new Des Moines Iowa venue features beautiful, classic decor and spaces. Additionally, Willow on Grand has an outdoor space that’s perfect for ceremonies, receptions, and photos! Willow on Grand is one of my personal favorite Iowa wedding venues!
Indoor: Yes
Outdoor: Yes
Galleries: Paige + Dillon’s Wedding Day at Willow on Grand
#3 – Rollins Mansion
Cost: $$ (average cost is around $3,500)
Location: 2801 Fleur Dr, Des Moines, IA 50321
Features: The Rollins Mansion is an iconic historic wedding venue in Des Moines, Iowa. It features timeless brick with intentional accents and a stunning outdoor space. Looking for a historic Iowa venue for your wedding? Be sure to check this one out!
Indoor: Yes, but limited.
Outdoor: Yes
Galleries: Meredith + Sam
#4 – Salisbury House
Cost: $$
Location: 4025 Tonawanda Dr, Des Moines, IA 50312
Features: Built back in 1928, this historic mansion ensures your wedding day is immersed in stunning character. It’s a convenient location and has ample space to make this venue your own for your Iowa wedding day!
Indoor: Limited
Outdoor: Yes
#5 – Harpor’s Vineyard
Cost: $$$$ (average cost is around $20,000 and includes unlimited bar, coordination, staffing, and more)
Location: 3014 Scott St, New Virginia, IA 50210
Features: Prepare for your jaw to be on the floor with this stunning vineyard outside of Des Moines, Iowa! From the staff to the space, this Iowa wedding venue is absolute perfection!
Indoor: Yes
Outdoor: Yes
Galleries: Harpor’s Vineyard Wedding
# 6 – Bash Events
Cost: $$
Location: 1312 Locust St #101, Des Moines, IA 50309
Features: Bash is located in the heart of Des Moines, right across from the sculpture park. It’s a great option for an indoor reception with other ceremony options nearby!
Indoor: Yes
Outdoor: No
Galleries: Hannah + Blake’s wedding at Bash
#7 – Curate, DSM
Cost: $$
Location: 322 E Court Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Features: Curate has a simple, yet stunning open space and is located in downtown Des Moines. It’s easy for guests to get to and has a lot of great options nearby!
Indoor: Yes
Outdoor: No
Galleries: Sydney + Josh’s Wedding at Curate
#8 – The Tea Room
Cost: $$$ (average cost of rental is between $6,000-$8,000)
Location: 713 Walnut St #600, Des Moines, IA 50309
Features: Another downtown Des Moines venue that provides a luxury feel. This indoor Iowa wedding venue is a great option for the luxury wedding with a great location!
Indoor: Yes
Outdoor: No
# 9 – Jasper Winery
Cost: $$
Location: 2400 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50321
Features: Jasper Winery is a great option if you’re looking for an Iowa wedding venue with a vineyard feel in Des Moines!
Indoor: Yes, limited
Outdoor: Yes
Galleries: Chelsea + Casey
#10 – The Conservatory
Cost: $$
Location: 315 E 5th St Suite 2, Des Moines, IA 50309
Features: Located in the East Village of Des Moines, the Conservatory is a wedding venue for couples looking for a large ballroom style venue!
Indoor: Yes
Outdoor: No
#11- The District Venue
Cost: $$
Location: 1350 SW Vintage Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023
Features: The District Venue is a stunning urban space in Ankeny, Iowa! It includes a bridal suite and several options for packages for your Iowa Wedding.
Indoor: Yes
Outdoor: No
# 12 – The Surety Hotel
Cost: $$$
Location: 206 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Features: If you’re wanting an intimate wedding with an urban feel, the Surety hotel is perfect! It has a stunning glass enclosed space for ceremonies and cocktail hour. Additionally, with it being a hotel, the suites are PERFECT for photos and for your guests to feel at home in this curated hotel!
Indoor: Yes
Outdoor: Limited
#13 – Des Moines Heritage Center
Cost: $$
Location: 120 E 5th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Features: For a historic wedding day feel, consider the Des Moines Heritage Center! It’s got a variety of indoor and outdoor space options perfect for your day!
Indoor: Yes
Outdoor: Yes
Galleries: Morgan + Joey’s wedding day at the Des Moines Heritage Center
# 14 – The District Venue
Cost: $$
Location: 1350 Southwest Vintage Parkway, Ankeny, Iowa 50023, United States
Features: The District Wedding Venue in Ankeny follows an all inclusive format. Additionally, the space is absolutely stunning and includes a getting ready space.
Indoor: Yes
Outdoor: No
# 15 – The Monroe
Cost: $$$
Location:
1805 90th St West Des Moines, IA 50266
Features: This newly renovated wedding venue in West Des Moines is the perfect modern venue for weddings with a luxury feel!
Indoor: Yes
Outdoor: Yes
#16 – World Food Prize
Cost: $$
Location: 100 Locust St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Features: For a stunning venue with historic architecture in downtown Des Moines, consider the World Food prize! One thing to note, however, is that they only allow vendors on their vendor list to work there. Unfortunately, this means I would not be able to photograph your wedding at the World Food Prize.
Indoor: Yes
Outdoor: Yes
#17 – Hotel Fort Des Moines
Cost: $$$
Location: 1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Features: Similar to the Surety Hotel, Hotel Fort Des Moines is a perfect option for smaller and medium sized weddings! It has a modern space with stunning features.
Indoor: Yes
Outdoor: No
#18 – Summerset Winery
Cost: $$
Location: 15101 Fairfax St, Indianola, IA 50125
Features: A midwest winery with stunning vineyards and a medium sized indoor space. Onsite lodging available for bridal parties, making this venue an incredible experience!
Indoor: Yes
Outdoor: Yes
Galleries: Eliana + Clay
#19 – Country Lane Lodge
Cost: $$
Location: 29300 Prospect Cir, Adel, IA 50003
Features: For a cozy wedding day feel, the Country Lane Lodge is your go-to wedding venue in Iowa! I love the tall ceilings, cozy feel, and outdoor space – all perfect for your wedding day!
Indoor: Yes
Outdoor: Yes
List of Wedding Venues in the Cedar Rapids & Iowa City Areas:
#20 – Little Lights on the Lane
Cost: $$$$
Location: 2 Ember Ln, West Branch, IA 52358
Features: A perfectly curated wedding venue with incredible indoor and outdoor spaces! From a surrounding golf course, bridal suites, and a variety of space options, Little Lights on the Lane is my favorite Iowa City wedding venue! You cannot go wrong with booking Little Lights on the Lane is West Branch, Iowa for your wedding day. Plus, this venue is local to me so I’m an expert in it 😉
Indoor: Yes
Outdoor: Yes
Galleries: Sarah + Sam’s Wedding at Little Lights on the Lane
#21 – Kacena Farms
Cost: $$
Location: 2510 55th St, Vinton, IA 52349
Features: This farm-style wedding venue outside of Cedar Rapids is the perfect rustic meets classic wedding venue!
Indoor: Yes
Outdoor: Yes, limited
#22 – The Harmac
Cost: $$$
Location: 411 6th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
Features: An urban space with ample opportunity located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa! It features two large indoor spaces, perfect for both ceremonies and receptions. It has a beautiful bridal suite and a rooftop for an outdoor wedding or photos!
Indoor: Yes
Outdoor: Yes, rooftop space available
Galleries: Jaden + Cam’s Harmac Wedding Day
#23 – Ashton Hill Farm
Cost: $$$
Location: 803 Vernon Valley Dr, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Features: Ashton Hill Farm in Cedar Rapids Iowa has a large event space perfect for indoor ceremonies and receptions. It also has an outdoor space (featured above) which is gorgeous!
Indoor: Yes
Outdoor: Yes
Galleries: Ashton Hill Styled Shoot
#24 – The Carriage House CR
Cost: $$
Location: 129 12th St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Features: This recently renovated wedding venue originated in the 1800s and was renovated this year into a wedding venue!
Indoor: Yes
Outdoor: Yes
#25 – Epic Event Center
Cost: $$
Location: 2987 Epic Dr, Marion, IA 52302
Features: A large event space located near Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Indoor: Yes
Outdoor: Yes
Galleries: Allison + Collin
#26 – Celebration Farm
Cost: $$
Location: 4696 Robin Woods Ln NE, Iowa City, IA 52240
Features: A rustic farm venue with various ceremony and reception options located in Iowa city!
Indoor: Yes
Outdoor: Yes
Galleries: Emily + Alex by Associate Emily
#27 – Palmer House Stables
Cost: $$
Location: 200 E Main St, Solon, IA 52333
Features: A historic wedding venue in Solon, Iowa with on site lodging available.
Indoor: Limited
Outdoor: Yes
#28 – Hotel Millwright
Cost: $$
Location: 800 48th Ave, Amana, IA 52203
Features: An Amana, Iowa wedding venue featuring historic charm and beautiful indoor and outdoor space options!
Indoor: Yes
Outdoor: Yes
#29 – The Midnight Gem
Cost: $$
Location: 2613 Ders Dr. NW, Swisher, IA 52338
Features: A brand new Cedar Rapids/Iowa City area wedding venue. The Midnight Gem features all-black interior and exterior. This modern venue is a great option for an Iowa City wedding venue!
Indoor: Yes
Outdoor: Yes
#30 – Walnut Ridge
Cost: $$$
Location: 6051 32nd Ave, Shellsburg, IA 52332
Features: Another new Iowa wedding venue near Iowa City and Cedar Rapids!
Indoor:Yes
Outdoor: Tes
Galleries: Marissa + Austin’s Wedding at Walnut Ridge
#31 – The Exchange on Vine
Cost: $$$
Location: 1734 Vine Ave, Riverside, IA 52327
Features: This family-owned wedding venue truly incorporates Iowa charm to the fullest. A brand new (coming soon) Iowa wedding venue that will have a bridal suite and indoor and outdoor space options!
Indoor: Yes
Outdoor: Yes
List of Wedding Venues in the Cedar Falls Area :
#32 – The Hidden Acre – Waverly
Cost: $$$
Location: 1406 250th St, Waverly, IA 50677
Features: A personal favorite venue in the Cedar Valley area, The Hidden Acre includes indoor and outdoor space for your wedding day!
Indoor: Yes
Outdoor: Yes
List Iowa Wedding Venues in the Quad Cities:
#33 – Hotel Blackhawk
Cost: $$$
Location: 200 E 3rd St, Davenport, IA 52801
Features: An iconic Quad Cities Wedding venue to say the least! Hotel Blackhawk is a classy wedding venue in the Quad Cities area.
Indoor: Yes
Outdoor: No
#34 – Riverview Lodge
Cost: $$
Location: 1000 Stagecoach Trail, Le Claire, IA 52753
Features: As the name suggests, this Le Claire wedding venue features stunning views of the Mississippi River! It has a pool, which could mean fun flash photos with your bridal party at the end of the night! It also includes a beautiful outdoor area for your wedding day!
Indoor: Limited
Outdoor: Yes
#35 – The Figge Art Museum
Cost: $$
Location: 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA 52801
Features: While its main purpose is an art museum, the Figge does do limited weddings and would be a unique option for your wedding day!
Indoor: Yes
Outdoor: Yes
#36 – Rolling Meadows Event Center
Cost: $$$
Location: 657 S 16th Ave, Eldridge, IA 52748
Features: Rolling Meadows Event Center is a brand new wedding venue in the Quad Cities! This is an all white wedding venue with stunning indoor and outdoor space options for your wedding day!
Indoor: Yes
Outdoor: Yes
List of Dubuque Iowa Area Wedding Venues:
#37 – The Magnolia (CLOSED PERMANENTLY)
Cost: $$$
Location: 168 East 10th Street Dubuque, Iowa
Features: I personally love this all white urban wedding space in Dubuque, Iowa!
Indoor: Yes
Outdoor: No
#38 – Millwork Ballroom
Cost: $$
Location: 333 E 10th St, Dubuque, IA 52001
Features: Another unique urban wedding venue in Dubuque, Iowa!
Indoor: Yes
Outdoor: Limited
#39 – Hotel Julienne Dubuque
Cost: $$$
Location: 200 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001
Features: A historic hotel that doubles as a wedding venue in Dubuque, Iowa!
Indoor: Yes
Outdoor: Limited
#40 – Ashton Hill Farm – Galena
Cost: $$$$
Location: 500 Wild Indigo Lane, Galena, IL 61036
Features: A charming wedding venue with stunning outdoor views in Galena, Illinois! Close enough to the Dubuque area for you and your guests! Not to mention how thought out how beautiful this wedding venue near Iowa is!
Indoor: Yes
Outdoor: Yes
Summary of this List of Iowa Wedding Venues
Hopefully this full list of Iowa wedding venues is helpful as you plan your Iowa wedding! As an Iowa wedding photographer, I encourage you to take your time to choose the right wedding venue for YOU! Wedding venues make the absolute biggest difference in your wedding day! They effect how the wedding flows, how many guests you can bring, and truly how the photos of your precious day turns out.
Looking for an Iowa Wedding Photographer?
Hey, I’m Alecca! I’m an Iowa wedding photographer who’s photographed weddings all over the state of Iowa! I would absolutely be SO dang honored to document your wedding day. Need a wedding photographer? Or even just more wedding planning help? Reach out! I’d be happy to help in any way I can!
