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Reception
$1,398 starting price
Ceremony
$1,000 starting price
Reception
$1,398 starting price
Ceremony
$1,000 starting price

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The Iowa Arboretum is a serene location for your wedding. We have both indoor and outdoor rental facilities. Choose from the Waterside Garden, Hughes Education Center, Beckwith Grand Pavilion, Jones Memorial Gazebo or any one of our beautiful gardens to make your day memorable. For more information visit www.iowaarboretum.org

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$1,398

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,398

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Parking
Set Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Garden

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Get Ready Rooms

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December
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Reviews of Iowa Arboretum

4.7 out of 5 rating
4.7 out of 5 rating
9 Reviews
95% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
Weddingwire
4.7/5 9 reviews
Google
4.7/5 267 reviews
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Kimberly Sent on 02/16/2017
5 out of 5 rating


The staff at The Iowa Arboretum was extremely helpful the day of our wedding and leading up to it. Any questions we had were answered and they were very professional. We felt that we were in good hands and everything went smoothly the day of the rehearsal and the day of the wedding. Our photos turned out beautiful thanks to the amazing scenery. We would recommend The Iowa Arboretum to any couple who wants a natural outdoor setting for their wedding.
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Aleesha Sent on 02/22/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We got married in August and had our ceremony outside. It was absolutely beautiful and everything was taken care of for us- as far as setting the chairs out for our guests and tearing down. The grounds are stunning and perfect for pictures! I would recommend The Iowa Arboretum to anyone planning their big day!!
User1685228 Sent on 06/29/2014
5 out of 5 rating
It was very easy to work with the arboretum to plan my big day. They were very accommodating and even provided extra ice and popcorn for free on the day of the wedding when we ran out! It was a beautiful day!
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Sonnleit Violin Sonnleit Violin Wedding Musicians

I had the pleasure of playing violin at a wedding at the Iowa Arboretum! It was a beautiful setting, right by the lake, and surrounded by nature. Gorgeous!

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Iowa Arboretum frequently asked questions

Iowa Arboretum includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by Iowa Arboretum for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
Iowa Arboretum offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Iowa Arboretum offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Iowa Arboretum offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Get Ready Rooms
Iowa Arboretum is recommended by 95% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in value, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.6 in average response time and 4.6 in professionalism.

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