Indian Creek Nature Center is a nonprofit organization and wedding venue located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The venue offers a memorable experience for couples and their loved ones to celebrate amidst the natural beauty of the property's 200 acres of preserved prairie, woodlands and wetlands. The venue (Amazing Space) is one of of the most sustainable buildings in the world — a Living Building Petal Certified building — and displays sustainable architecture that elegantly complements its natural surroundings. Specializing in eco-friendly events, the Indian Creek Nature Center is a memorable location your guests will be talking about for years to come.

Facilities and Capacity

Indian Creek Nature Centre welcomes weddings of up to 155 guests. The venue’s wedding packages include the use of the entire building for the duration of the event, as well as the outdoor spaces. Utilize the center's classrooms as his-and-her's get-ready rooms, the auditorium with exposed wooden beams and limestone for your ceremony and/or reception, as well as the string-lit patio and wetland deck, natural amphitheater, conference room, and bird-viewing room with floor-to-ceiling windows throughout your big day. The prairie, woodlands, and wetlands found throughout the acreage create scenic and romantic photo opportunities for you and your guests.

Services Offered

The venue’s dedicated event specialist works closely with clients to host the wedding of their dreams. Couples are welcome to host rehearsal dinners at the property, as well as engagement parties and showers. The center was built to be fully accessible for guests of all abilities and ages. With their rich knowledge of local businesses, the team is happy to share vendor recommendations with clients to help create their ideal event. A fully equipped kitchen area is available for your chosen caterer, and beer and wine are permitted on the premises. Clean up services are offered to ensure that you can enjoy your long-anticipated day without worrying about the small details.