Skip to main content
Weddings

Pricing information

Reception
$2,280 starting price
Ceremony
$1,300 starting price
Reception
$2,280 starting price
Ceremony
$1,300 starting price

Do you want more pricing details?

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
illustration popular

Venues you may like

See other venues that are popular with couples right now

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 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
illustration question

Any other questions?

Message vendor

Reviews of ISU Alumni Center

5.0 out of 5 rating
5.0 out of 5 rating
12 Reviews
100% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    5 out of 5 rating
Ashley
Ashley S. 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!
E
Erin H. 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!
M
Mckenna L. 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!
illustration message bubble

Are you interested?

Message vendor

Awards

12

Team

Anna Tempestini
Anna Tempestini
Director of Alumni Center Events

Anna started her events career as a student at Iowa State University during her internship with ISU Athletics. After graduation, Anna joined the Des Moines Marriott Downtown as an Assistant Event Operations Manager. There she learned the ins and outs of event operations and food and beverage management. Today as the Director of Alumni Center Events, Anna enjoys planning events of all kinds with her team. Her love for bringing the client’s ideas to life is what motivates her in this industry, and she loves helping her clients celebrate their love by saying “I do”. In her free time, Anna enjoys yoga, reading, and catching up with her friends in Ames.

Lauren Landis
Lauren Landis
Events Coordinator

Lauren's first job in events was working as a student employee at the Iowa State University Alumni Center being a part of the Event Staff team. From there she continued her work at the Alumni Center and moved into the internship position, then to the student manager position, and with the right timing was able to be hired full-time as the new Event Coordinator. What kept Lauren here was her love for working with customers and planning all types of events within the Alumni Center. Seeing the clients happy and hearing the guests talk about how beautiful the event/venue is what motivates Lauren to work hard, and make sure each event leaves satisfied and happy with the outcome of their event. When she is not planning or working events, Lauren loves to relax with a good book or movie. When the weather is nice enough you will find her outside taking walks with family and friends.

Map

illustration visit

Would you like to visit?

Request a visit

Other vendors in Des Moines for your wedding

Wedding Venues