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ISU Alumni Center
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About

ISU Alumni Center is a wedding venue located in Ames, Iowa. Situated near many local landmarks including views of Hilton Coliseum, Jack Trice Stadium, and Stephens Auditorium, couples can celebrate their special day surrounded all things Iowa State. The Alumni Center offers many different event spaces that can be designed and styled to best suit each and every couple’s desires and specific requirements.

Facilities and Capacity

From wedding ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and bridal showers, ISU Alumni Center provide couples with a range of event spaces to host intimate affairs as well as larger occasions. For couples seeking to celebrate while making the most of the sunshine, the Alumni Center’s Eggerling ISU Traditions Garden is fantastic for wedding ceremonies. The area can be decorated to effortlessly portray every couple’s personalities. Situated on the second floor, the Reiman Ballroom is a large event space that can be transformed into a reception space that allows couples and guests to celebrate long into the night. Featuring high-ceilings, area can be configured and designed in a variety of ways to best suit the needs of each and every couple. For further information regarding other facilities, couples can contact the Alumni Center’s professional and friendly staff directly through their official website and email.

Services Offered

ISU Alumni Center proves couples with an array of wedding packages and event services to suit the requirements of their specific celebratory event. In collaboration with the Alumni Center’s dedicated event coordinators, couples can plan every aspect of their big event, ensuring no small detail is overlooked. Additionally, couples can work with outside vendors to finalize the final touches of the planning process. The Alumni Center’s wedding package includes setup, cleanup, chairs, tables, linens, ready-rooms, and on-site parking. Other event services and rental items include but are not limited to:

  • All-inclusive packages
  • Indoor/Outdoor ceremony locations
  • Liability insurance
  • Wifi
  • Separate bar/cocktail hour space
  • Outdoor terrace for reception
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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?

$2,280

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

$2,280

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?

$1,300

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

$1,300

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

10

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Garden
Historic Building
Museum

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
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

Reviews of ISU Alumni Center

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Ashley
Ashley Sent on 08/23/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Great experience with the Alumni Center

I would definitely recommend the Alumni Center as a Wedding Reception venue! They were flexible to our needs, emailed regularly with updates, and helped us on the day when we were setting up. Also the venue is picture perfect!
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Mckenna Sent on 01/07/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Flawless, Fantastic, Amazing!

Working with the alumni center was perfection. I cannot emphasize enough how wonderful our experience was. Everything was what we wanted and more-Perfect! They were so easy to work with and we basically paid for a day of coordinator included in the price because of how great Angela and her team were! I had no worries or anxiety day of at all because of how much I trusted them. They were able to see my vision and make it happen! No hiccups! Everyone LOVED the venue and the vibe we had and it was just the best day ever! It was an added bonus that we had a winter wedding and the entire venue was already decorated with lights, ribbons, evergreens, and garland! Truly amazing! Thank you!
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Erin Sent on 10/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience!

We had a fantastic experience at the ISU Alumni Center. Bry and her staff were incredibly kind and helpful. She took care of everything and kept us on schedule. We would recommend the ISU Alumni Center to anyone looking for a wedding ceremony and/or reception venue. The building is beautiful, and both being ISU alumni, my husband and I loved the ISU décor and charm. Our wedding day was perfect and it was all thanks to Bry and her staff!
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Carol Sent on 07/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Experience - Highly Recommended

We loved using the Alumni Center for our daughter's wedding venue. We worked with Bry, who was amazingly helpful and patient. I was very impressed by the level of service that she and her staff offer. Bry coordinated everything for us - the catering, the band, the rehearsal, the ceremony processional and timeline, the reception timeline, etc. - it was by far the easiest wedding planning that I have ever experienced (and with multiple daughters, I've had a lot of experience!) Our wedding was intended to be outdoors in the garden, but the weather had other ideas. No worries - the staff quickly set up for an indoor ceremony and the whole day went as smoothly as if it had been planned that way! I highly recommend the Alumni Center to anyone looking for a beautiful venue and an experienced and capable staff. Fantastic experience!
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Samantha Sent on 10/14/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I can honestly say the staff at the Iowa State Alumni Center made our day so amazing and unforgettable! No need to hire a wedding planner with this venue. They have an amazing coordinator named Brooke and interns from the college that are there every step of the way. Once I had my "day of" meeting with Brooke, she and the staff made sure that everything was on time and the guests/vendors/wedding party were where they needed to be. I didn't have to worry about a thing and was able to have the most carefree time with my husband and loved ones. The price is completely worth the money as they did all of my decorating(with my own items) and have their own things they set up as well(lighted backdrop for example). You also can have the ceremony and reception at the center and there's even a rain backup inside, which we used and I was incredibly thankful for it! I could go on and on about this place, but you should really see for yourself! THANK YOU SO MUCH ALUMNI CENTER!!!
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Rebecca Sent on 09/18/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Is it possible to fall in love with a venue? Because after having my wedding at the Alumni Center I absolutely believe it’s possible.

We chose to do a morning ceremony and a brunch reception, so I was looking for a venue that would be able to accommodate a slightly non-traditional wedding. We had both at the Alumni Center. The staff did a FLAWLESS job! Seriously, I had no stress throughout the whole process. Everything ran smoothly from beginning to end. Our event planner Bry was amazing to work with. She was so easy to get ahold of and quick to answer any questions or concerns I had. We had originally planned for an outdoor ceremony, and ended up moving it indoors a few days before due to the weather forecast. That caused no problem at all! The staff took care of EVERYTHING (coordinated day-of schedule of events with my other vendors, set up the room including decor I dropped off, made sure the bridal party was where they needed to be, assisted my guests with parking, seating, buffet line, etc.) We recieved so many compliments from our guests on the venue as a whole, including flow of events, professionalism of the staff and beauty of the building. I felt like all I had to do was show up and enjoy my wedding! Highly recommend using this venue.
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Erin Sent on 12/05/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We couldn't have been happier with using the Alumni Center as our reception venue. They made planning so easy, and I didn't have to worry about anything the day of the wedding. Awesome staff and great location!
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User1898831 Sent on 11/01/2014
5 out of 5 rating
The Alumni Center is a beautiful venue for a wedding and the amazing staff took care of everything so that we didn't have to worry about a thing on our wedding day.
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Kami Sent on 09/25/2014
5 out of 5 rating
I would recommend using the ISU Alumni Center as the place to get married and have a reception. The location is beautiful and Angela is wonderful to work with! We had a wonderful wedding and reception there thanks to her help. We got married outside in the gardens and then went inside to the ballroom for the reception. This place was great!
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Kaylyn Sent on 04/08/2011
5 out of 5 rating
I had a wonderful experience with the ISU alumni center. I worked with Emily and she was more than helpful to me in my wedding planning. She helped me put together a layout of the room and helped to make sure all the vendors were in line for our special day! I couldn't have asked for a more special day and the Alumni center just helped to make it that much more special! I have TONS of pictures posted in my profile from our reception so take a look! Great service and great people to work with! I highly recommend it!
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ISU Alumni Center frequently asked questions

ISU Alumni Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by ISU Alumni Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
ISU Alumni Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
ISU Alumni Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
ISU Alumni Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
ISU Alumni Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
ISU Alumni Center is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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