Gateway Hotel and Conference Center is a wedding venue in Ames, Iowa. This classic hotel venue offers gorgeous indoor and outdoor settings for a variety of special occasions. With high-quality services, excellent guest accommodations, and beautiful event spaces, you are sure to have a truly memorable experience at Gateway Hotel and Conference Center.

Facilities and Capacity
At Gateway Hotel and Conference Center, there are many different spaces available to choose from. The venue can accommodate small or large events, with a maximum capacity of 470 people. The various spaces offered are perfect for rehearsal dinners, engagement parties, bridal showers, luncheons, and wedding ceremonies, and receptions. The Prairie Ballroom, Garden Room, and the Waterfall Garden Patio are the most popular spaces available for events at Gateway Hotel and Conference Center. No matter which space you choose, your event is sure to be a sensation.

Services Offered
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center has been coordinating and hosting fabulous special events for over 30 years, giving them the experience necessary to give you everything you could possibly need. With a range of in-house services including event planning, catering, bar services, and even decor options, this venue is your one-stop-shop for a perfect wedding day. The list of other services offered at this hotel includes:

• Accommodations
• Bridal suite
• Pet friendly
• Wireless internet
• ALl inclusive packages
• Setup/cleanup
• Event rentals

Cuisine
This hotel venue offers catering services including buffet, plated, or stations. The bar services can include bartenders, a selection of house, premium, specialty, and signature drinks, as well as the option for open, cash, or limited bar. There is no outside alcohol permitted in this venue. For your meal, the venue can also provide any barware, flatware, glassware, china, and linens necessary. The other catering options available include:

• Dessert
• Outside cake
• Servers
• Tastings
• Cocktail reception
• Hors d'oeuvres
• Chocolate fountain

Other Services
As previously mentioned, there are event rental items available at Gateway Hotel and Conference Center. These items can range from furniture and decor to audio equipment and a dance floor. The full list of event items includes:

• Altar/arches
• Centerpieces
• Chairs
• Chair covers
• Tables
• Drapery
• Lighting