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Best Western PLUS Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center

$3k - $5k For 100 Guests
Up to 300 guests
Availability

Pricing Information

These prices are available for the months of April through November. These prices are available for the months of January through March.
Reception
$325 starting price
Ceremony
$325 starting price
Reception
$325 starting price
Ceremony
$325 starting price

About

Best Western PLUS Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center is a wedding venue located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Founded by husband and wife, Vince and Mary Ellen DeLong in 1968 and continued to be a family-owned and operated establishment. Today, the DeLongs are happy to continue to provide the community with a local entertainment space and high-quality customer service on their milestone occasions.

Facilities and Capacity

Longbranch Weddings offers couples an elegant atmosphere to celebrate their special days. Whether you're hosting an intimate gathering or a celebration with 300 guests, the venue is happy to accommodate you! With 13 event spaces for you to choose from, we're sure to have something to meet your needs. Whether you wish to celebrate a grand gala affair or an intimate micro-wedding with close friends and family, our venue has the flexibility to serve events of all sizes. The Grand Ballroom offers a classic style, with light color schemes and eye-catching wall moldings, creating a sense of romance. Crystal chandeliers hang throughout, adding that final touch of elegance to your event. You can choose to exchange vows at our beautiful new outdoor ceremony space or one of the smaller event spaces before moving to our Grand Ballroom to celebrate your reception. Our brand new outdoor ceremony site boasts romance with a picturesque scene of dreamy 200+-year-old oaks. Our built-in guest seating and wrap-around entry make for a fluid and stressful ceremony experience. At the end of your event, your attendees can retire to one of many comfortable and well-furnished guest rooms complete with all the necessities of home.

Services Offered

Best Western PLUS Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center can host events with up to 300 guests. With over 1,000 weddings served, its staff is excited to welcome you to the venue and ready to provide you with everything you need. You can work closely with the banquet team to create a party whose memories will last a lifetime. We offer services such as setup and cleanup assistance and access to rentals, including furniture and audiovisual equipment. Thanks to the in-house catering team, you can expect a wedding meal that will thrill your foodie friends.

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?

$325

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

$325

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?

$325

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

$325

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

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

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

11

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Hotel
Restaurant

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?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Aisle Runners
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
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    The Best lace For Wedding

    The Best Place to Have your Wedding The Motel The Food The Staff All Great had do Again would go back same place See you talk To Dan & Tami to book your Wedding n Food with them
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    Emma S. Married on 10/13/2018
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    Great Wedding Venue!

    We had a great experience with Longbranch for our wedding last year. Tami and Dan did such a great job helping with all the planning and setup, making the day run so smoothly. The food was amazing, for both our rehearsal dinner and for our wedding day. We also love the convenience of the hotel rooms for family and friends to stay all in one place! Everyone had a great time- we would definitely recommend to all!
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    Lacey Married on 05/23/2015
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    We had our reception here and I am so happy we did! Tami was awesome to work with and gave us great ideas. She checked in frequently to make sure everything would be ready to go on the big day and wasn't hard to get ahold of if we needed her. Food and service were great and the set up was beautiful. They worked with us and let us get in early to decorate (as there were no other events that hindered that). Overall a great experience, my husband and I had a great time and so did all of our guests. Thanks Tami and all of the Long Branch Staff!
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Amanda Way
Banquet Sales Manager

Amanda comes with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the wedding and event planning industry. She is passionate about the client experience and making your wedding day, the day you've always dreamed of! Allow us to assist you in planning your dream worthy wedding today.

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90 Twixt Town Rd NE Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402
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Best Western PLUS Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center frequently asked questions

Best Western PLUS Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center 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
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Best Western PLUS Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Best Western PLUS Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Best Western PLUS Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Hotel
  • Restaurant
Best Western PLUS Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Best Western PLUS Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Best Western PLUS Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Best Western PLUS Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Aisle Runners
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
Best Western PLUS Longbranch Hotel & Convention Center is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in value, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in average response time and 4.8 in flexibility.

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