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Holly Nissen
Holly Nissen
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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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Pricing information

$1,600 starting price $1,350 starting price
$6,000 average price
Reception
$4,500 starting price
Ceremony
$2,000 starting price
Bar service
$200 per person
These prices are available for the months of Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct.

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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?

$4,500

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

$4,500

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
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?

Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol

What event items are available?

Chairs
Dance Floor
Tables

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
September
October

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Reviews of Prairie Moon Winery

Weddingwire
4.8/5 7 reviews
Google
4.8/5 95 reviews
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User2083642 Sent on 03/31/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I recently got married at Prairie Moon and it was gorgeous! The Venue itself was beautiful, the wine taste wonderful and now they have a Brewery! What a great place to have a wedding! The coordinator was on her game, so friendly and so willing to help! I never once felt nervous that things were going to fail. She added more chairs when need be, she offered great support and helped with clean up! I received more compliments that night about the venue! I would recommend this to anyone! Great place!
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User3433035 Sent on 08/05/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Janet was GREAT to work with! Also, the winery is gorgeous and awesome to have a wedding and reception at. I couldn't imagine a better place!
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User2448174 Sent on 08/12/2016
4.9 out of 5 rating
The venue is so beautiful! They were so great to work with and professional. They gave us a heads up on what's ideal for this particular thing and gave us a heads up about things that were against state law such as using floating lanterns. I had a Friday wedding, and because no one booked anything the Thursday prior, we were told we were allowed to go in and set up early for free!! Seriously, go with them!!
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Ada & James
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Holly Nissen
Holly Nissen
Owner

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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
  • 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:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
Prairie Moon Winery offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Tables
Prairie Moon Winery is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.7 in professionalism and 4.5 in value.

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