READY TO FIND THAT PERFECT VENUE?


Look no further! When planning my own wedding, we looked into as many options as possible to find the right venue for us. Which spots have the best packages, best location and included amenities. Our number one goal was to find a budget friendly venue that wouldn't break the bank for an 8 hour day. I, like many others, created an excel spreadsheet with alllll the details. Check out this list I've put together below and maybe you'll find your perfect wedding spot! Pricing based on my 2023-24 inquiries and research. Some of my absolute favorite, most stunning locations are in bold. I hope this helps you in your wedding journey!

Side Note: Community centers are so much cheaper than labeled "event venue". Search these around your area, you might find something special!


Venue / Location / Max Guest Count / Base Price

EAST SHELTER HOUSE AT SWAN LAKE CARROLL, IA 160 $650

JESTER PARK LODGE WEST DSM, IA 100+ $700

RUSTIC CHIC EVENT CENTER WEST UNION, IA 200 $1,500

THE VENUE - HIGHLANDER OMAHA, NE 175 $1,800

ASPEN ROOM OMAHA, NE 200 $1,800

GREAT HALL OF ROYAL ROYAL, IA $2,950

BODEGA VICTORIAN WINERY GLENWOOD, IA 250 $3,500

BARN AT KENT FARMS NEW MARKET, IA $3,500

DEBBIES CELEBRATION BARN OSKALOOSA, IA 600 $3,500

TEACHOUT EVENTS DES MOINES, IA 200-250 $3,750

DECADES EVENT CENTER WEST DSM, IA $3,750

IRIS ISLE WINTERSET, IA 72 $4,000

BLUE BIRD HILL ATLANTIC, IA 300 $4,050

SHERWOOD FOREST EVENTS CENTER WINDSOR HEIGHTS, IA 250-350 $4,250

A VIEW ON STATE BELLEVUE, NE 160 $4,495

A VIEW IN FONTENELLE HILLS BELLEVUE, NE 200 $4,795

WISHING HILL MO VALLEY, IA 300 $4,850

PALACE BARN TREYNOR, IA 300 $5,500

EMPIRE ROOM 5500 OMAHA, NE $5,500

WILLOW CREEK SHELBY, IA 168-220 PEWS, 275 BARN, $5,600

WHITE OAK CHATEAU CAMBRIDGE, IA 250 INSIDE, 200 CEREMONY $6,000

SUMMERSET WINE INDIANOLA, IA 100-250 $6,300

BARNES PLACE ADEL, IA 250 $6,800

PIVO BREWERY CALMAR, IA 400 $1,000-2,500 

REIMAN GARDENS AMES, IA 64-250 $1,100-3,200 

RIVERS EDGE PAVILLION COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 68 INSIDE, 125 DECK, 122 ROOFTOP, $125/HR

GREATER DSM BOTANICAL GARDEN DES MOINES, IA $1,500-4,000-6,500 

UNMC EVENT CENTER. OMAHA, NE 60-140 $1,800 CEREMONY ONLY $2,300 BOTH

IOWA TAP ROOM DES MOINES, IA 185-224 $1,250-2,000 

FALCON WOOD PARK BELLEVUE, NE Ceremony and Reception $2,000-3,500, CEREMONY ONLY $1000 - 200 PEOPLE

LOFTED VIEW EVENTS BRONSON, IA 300 $2,700-3,700 

THREE SISTERS BARN DALLAS CENTER, IA 354 $3,600 Saturday - $4,900 

KELLER BRICK BARN DALLAS CENTER, IA 175 $4,000-4,250 

ALTA HOUSE. NEWTON, IA 225 $4,000-5,000 

RED ACRE BARN PROLE, IA $4,900-5,900 

THE CELEBRATION FARM IOWA CITY, IA 300 $5,000-6,000 

BROPHY CREEK BARN DE WITT, IA 275 $6,000  

MAGNOLIA FARMS ADEL, IA $6,000-7,500 

BAILEY FARMS NEW VIRGINIA, IA $6,000

IOWA EVENTS CENTER DES MOINES, IA 750-1000 $650-1,000

HOTEL RENOVO URBANDALE, IA 70 $80/PERSON

ARROWWOD OKABOJI, IA 150-200 $-

PRARIE MOON WINERY AMES, IA 275 $-  

THE OLD LUMBER YARD EVENTS CENTER STANTON, IA 1250 Full Day $1000 4 HR Fri/Sat $400

MYERS WEDDING BARN SPERRY, IA 150-240 $-

BELLA SALA EVENT CENTER TIFFIN, IA 250-650 $-

HOTEL FORT DES MOINES DES MOINES, IA COURTYARD 120 $-

DSM HERITAGE CENTER DES MOINES, IA 300-400 $-

LIVING HISTORY FAMRS URBANDALE, IA 160 $-

EPIC EVENT CENTER MARION, IA 400 $-

KNOTTY PINE VENUE WINTERSET, IA 250 $-

GARDEN ROOM/EMPIRE ROOM

THE MONROE

BELLA LOVE EVENT VENUE


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