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Holly Nissen
Holly Nissen
Owner

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26 years in business

We speak English

Medium team (11-20 members)

Prairie Moon, located in Ames, Iowa, is your utopia for a winery wedding. We are a full-functioning winery with a banquet hall, bridal suite, groom's room, outdoor space, preferred caterers, and so much more. We are dedicated to providing high-quality, memorable experiences, one guest at a time. Make an appointment to take a tour of the property or stop by and sample some estate-grown wines! We so look forward to meeting you and hearing your love story.

Facilities and Capacity

Prairie Moon Winery boasts an impressive array of facilities catering to various event needs, particularly weddings. Its expansive banquet hall, overlooking the scenic vineyard, provides a captivating backdrop for both indoor and outdoor ceremonies and receptions. With a capacity to accommodate up to 250 guests, the venue offers versatile spaces including a North Patio, Bridal Suite, and Groom’s Room, ensuring a seamless and picturesque setting for a couple’s dream wedding. The facility also includes a fully equipped commercial kitchen, ideal for creating culinary delights that perfectly complement the celebration.

Services Offered

At Prairie Moon, the focus is on delivering an all-encompassing and tailored experience for couples seeking a unique wedding venue. Offering customizable wedding packages, the winery ensures every detail, from the rehearsal dinner to the grand honeymoon send-off, is executed seamlessly. The venue provides comprehensive services, including an all-inclusive package featuring a custom floor plan, a table setup for up to 250 guests, a bar area with wine glasses and a cooler, dance floor, table linens, and beer corkage. Additionally, Prairie Moon extends its offerings beyond wines, introducing meads, hard apple ciders, and even wine on tap, enhancing the tasting experience for guests visiting their inviting tasting room.

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FAQ

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?

$5,500

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

$4,000

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?

$2,000

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

$2,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Glassware
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$200

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

House Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Winery

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?

Bar Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Signature Drink
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Glassware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November
December

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Reviews of Prairie Moon Winery

Weddingwire
4.7/5 11 reviews
Google
4.8/5 106 reviews
Aleah
Aleah Sent on 11/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fall 2025 Wedding - 5 stars all around!

It was an absolute dream to have our wedding at Prairie Moon Winery. A few things that stood out as exceptional were the staff, the space, and how easy the entire experience felt from start to finish.

Kacie was incredible to work with. She made planning feel calm and simple, responded quickly every time, and was knowledgeable and honest throughout the process. She helped us with every detail and handled every request, even the unusual ones. She made everything seamless, and I would recommend her in a heartbeat.

The venue itself is gorgeous inside and out. Our guests loved being able to move between the reception space, the lawn, and the vineyard. It created such an effortless flow and a beautiful atmosphere for everyone. The decor pieces provided by the venue saved us time and money, and there were endless spots for incredible photos.

Prairie Moon was flexible with everything we asked for and made the entire day feel easy. We had an amazing experience and would choose this venue again without hesitation.

A
Alexa Sent on 06/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

May 2025 Wedding (Reception only)

It was an absolute dream to have our wedding reception at Prairie Moon! A couple of things that really stood out as excellent were Kacie, the event manager, the space itself, and the overall flexibility of everything.

About Kacie - if you want to work with someone who will make your life while planning an event as easy as possible, pick Kacie and Prairie Moon. She usually responded to my communications with her within an hour but a day at the latest. She is clearly very knowledgeable and is upfront about everything having to do with the details. She made a lot of out of the ordinary requests from us happen and she was absolutely a dream to work with. I would absolutely recommend her.

About the space - it is absolutely gorgeous both inside and out. One thing we loved was that our guest could mingle inside the reception space but also outside on the lawn and near the vineyard, which was great for our guests. Additionally, the venue provided a lot of decor aspects that saved us a lot of money. There were also a lot of great spots for pictures.

About the flexibility - overall they worked with everything we requested and needed throughout. We had a great experience.

Overall, I would absolutely recommend Prairie Moon. If there was one thing that could have been different about our day, it would be that during our event, staff for Prairie Moon were setting up for another wedding the next day. I believe they had a staffing issue leading to this, but it was disappointing. However, it did not hugely take away from our day and I still loved our experience.
K
Kevin Sent on 05/26/2025
5 out of 5 rating

2025 Wedding Couple

We are absolutely pleased with our experience having our rehearsal dinner and wedding at Prairie Moon Winery. Kacie (event manager) was an absolute joy to work with. Incredibly responsive, polite, and flexible.
Our bartenders, Maegan and Jordan, were great as well with timeliness and customer service. 10/10 would recommend Prairie Moon for any couples getting married.
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Ada & James
31 photos · 08/28/2021
Justin & Lauren
22 photos · 09/15/2018

Team

Holly Nissen
Holly Nissen
Owner
Kacie Mandernach
Kacie Mandernach
Venue Coordinator

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Prairie Moon Winery frequently asked questions

Prairie Moon Winery includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Glassware
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at Prairie Moon Winery includes:
  • House Wine
The space offered by Prairie Moon Winery for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Winery
Prairie Moon Winery offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Prairie Moon Winery offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Prairie Moon Winery offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Prairie Moon Winery offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Prairie Moon Winery is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in flexibility, 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in average response time, 4.6 in value and 4.5 in professionalism.
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