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Stardust Davenport is a wedding venue located in downtown Davenport, Iowa. This industrial-style venue features two different indoor spaces to choose between for both your ceremony and reception. The venue's team members pride themselves on their high level of customer service and years of experience in both the bridal and hospitality industries. Stardust Davenport is a one-of-a-kind event space that delights in bringing your wedding vision to life.

Facilities and Capacity
This event space can accommodate up to 250 guests for a sit-down dinner. It features an expansive barrel, open truss ceiling, brick walls, and a gorgeous mahogany bar that is over 100 years old. For a more intimate affair, the venue's October Room is ideal. This beautiful space is situated on the upper level and can host 150 guests for a cozy ceremony or reception. The Stardust Room works well for larger gatherings. It boasts close to 5,000 square feet of event space, and it can easily be transformed to suit your individual needs and preferences. If you're having a standing reception, this spacious room can accommodate up to 650 guests.


Services Offered
This full-service venue is wheelchair accessible and offers everything you need to make your special day a success. Stardust Davenport allows you to select your own vendors so that your wedding can truly be all about you. If you need guidance, they offer a preferred vendor list, ensuring you're in good hands. Setup and cleanup is included, along with lighting. There’s an in-house bar complete with bartenders for all of your beverage needs. They also offer a wide variety of event rentals, so no detail goes overlooked. Rental items available include the following:

  • Altar
  • Barware
  • Centerpieces
  • China
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Tables, chairs, and chair covers


Other Services
In addition to hosting your ceremony and reception, Stardust Davenport is happy to host a variety of other wedding-related events. Additional events they can accommodate include the following:

  • Bridal showers
  • Elopements
  • Engagement parties
  • Rehearsal dinners
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

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

Yes

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Loft

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Outside Vendors

What catering services do you offer?

Server(s)

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Chair Covers
Decor
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February

Reviews of Stardust Davenport

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Dana Sent on 07/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding and Reception

Our wedding and reception was everything we were looking for. Excellent experience for everyone.
Katie
Katie Sent on 11/05/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience

My husband and I were married at the Stardust on November 3rd, 2018. From start to finish, our experience was amazing. Mary and Randy were wonderful to work with. Mary listened to all of our ideas and gave us some of her own that she had learned throughout her years in the wedding planning industry. She made our vision come to life. They were so accommodating to all of our requests, and executed it a with a smile. The day of the event she was a huge help and her calm demeanor made everything run so smoothly and eased everyone’s nerves. We had so many compliments from our guests about how awesome the venue was and how impressed they were with everything. We would highly recommend The Stardust to anyone!
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Diane Sent on 11/05/2018
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect venue for our wedding

When we signed our contract for my daughter's wedding, the owners were not finished with all the renovations. I was a little nervous because we only had about six months to complete all our plans. However, I needn't have worried. It is a beautiful place and exactly what our daughter and son-in-law wanted in a venue. Mary and her staff were wonderful to work with. She is extremely knowledgable about planning an event and really helped us with ideas. They worked with us to give our daughter exactly what she wanted. The day of the wedding went off without a hitch. They had their ceremony in the upstairs of the Stardust and it was cozy and intimate. The downstairs held enough seating for over two hundred guests with plenty of room. Katie had some unique ideas on table arrangements, and Mary made it happen! Thank you to all the At The Stardust staff for helping make a perfect day!
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Diana Sent on 10/17/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Very happy with At the Stardust!

Mary was great to work with! She and her team set everything up well ahead of time for our anniversary party. They allowed us to come the day before to decorate. Everything went smoothly and all our guests loved the place. I would definitely have another event there!
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Olivia Sent on 01/17/2020
3.8 out of 5 rating

Would Recommend with Caution

We loved the venue. The location was great. The inside is beautiful and unique, especially once decorated to your vision. The bar in the back and the garage style doors (that provide great natural light during the day) add lots of character! Overall, I loved this venue.

While the venue manager is quick to respond and accommodating, it comes with a price-- either financially or mentally. Get things in writing, because sometimes, she claims different prices different times you talk to her. Additionally, her professionalism left much to be desired. She often complained about other clients or never having a day off.

If you are strong-willed or hired a professional planner as an intermediate, At the Stardust is a great choice! Otherwise, it may cause unnecessary stress.
Laura
Laura Sent on 11/21/2021
2.4 out of 5 rating

Huge Disappointment

Stardust is the second venue we looked at. The moment we saw it, we fell in love. When we met with Mary, we could tell she was stern, but passionate about her clients and what she did. We had several meetings before the wedding, mostly talking about our other vendors, our bar menu, and the layout of the tables. When the wedding got closer, Mary became harder to work with. We were still working out our final plans with our designer. Every time we wanted to change something, Mary came up with a reason why it wouldn’t work. It is her venue, so we wanted to be respectful. The day before rehearsal, I called Mary to give her some final updates. Everything was going smoothly. Then, we arrived at Stardust for the rehearsal. I realized that I forgot to tell Mary we had changed the color of the linens from ivory to black (which she had both on hand). I apologized profusely and admitted that it was my fault and told her we would pay for everything. She told me it was my fault and she was disappointed since we had talked the night before. She made me feel terrible to the point where I ran out crying. My mom and aunt figured it out and Mary did end up changing them. Then, there was the issue of our ceremony backdrop. I wanted to put black tulle on a branch they had ready in the ceremony area. We wanted to get it ready the night before, but Mary refused to let us do it ourselves. Needless to say, it looked terrible. Which brings us to the day of the ceremony. The first problem was that my cake designer couldn’t get into the building. Then, my florist showed up and Mary told them to leave until 3, with the ceremony starting at 3:30. I literally didn’t get my bouquet until I was walking upstairs. Then, about 30 minutes before we were packing up and leaving, my husband went to the bar to take care of the last minute bills. The amount they wanted us to pay was 3 times more than we were originally told. My husband was obviously very distraught. Instead of taking his ID and having us come back the next day, Mary’s daughter and the bartenders stood there and argued with him. They made my husband cry. He was so scared he messed the wedding up. The worst part? Mary wasn’t even there to explain things to us. My mom and aunt ended up having us leave and taking over. At least 3 of my vendors told me they would never work with Mary again. If anyone asked me about it, I would tell them to steer clear.
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Stardust Davenport frequently asked questions

Stardust Davenport includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at Stardust Davenport includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by Stardust Davenport for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
  • Loft
Stardust Davenport offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Stardust Davenport offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Stardust Davenport offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Outside Vendors
Stardust Davenport offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Decor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Stardust Davenport is recommended by 87% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.4 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in average response time, 4.5 in value, 4.2 in quality of service, 4.2 in flexibility and 4 in professionalism.
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