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Tailwind Acres is an idyllic wedding venue nestled in the bucolic area of Cresco, Iowa. The stunning scenery of the location, the charm of the rustic event barn, and top-class services will set the stage for your unforgettable nuptial occasion.

Facilities and Capacity

This gorgeous retreat and flower farm will provide an abundance of photo opportunities for those coveted wedding snaps. Tailwind Acres is set on 27 acres of well-maintained grounds, with many outdoor spots to tie the knot, such as the expansive lawn with beautiful blooms as your backdrop. The renovated 20th-century dairy barn is the perfect spot for a fun-filled night of dining and dancing. Featuring historic arched windows, redwood beams, and sleek hardwood flooring, the decor and ambiance in this reception venue will elevate any event. With two floors and 2,000 square feet of space on each, there will be plenty of room for you and up to 150 loved ones. Alternatively, if you'd prefer to celebrate in the open air, you can set up a wedding tent and host your festivities under the stars, surrounded by natural beauty. The eclectic Tailwind Cottage will be available for you and your party to prepare, pamper, and start your big day off right and for accommodations after the event.

Services Offered

Owners Adam and Flannery would be delighted to offer their space and services to help make your wedding dreams come true. They can take care of your florals and adorn your day with stunning flowers from their farm on-site. The team can offer bar service, and the friendly staff will serve your event, ensuring a seamless process from beginning to end. Convenient parking is available for guests across from the venue.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Parking
Tables

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

Bartender(s)
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5+

Describe your venue:

Barn
Farm/Ranch

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?

Accommodations

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Limited Bar
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Decor
Drapery
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

June
July
August
September
October

Reviews of Tailwind Acres

Elizabeth
Elizabeth Sent on 11/22/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Tailwind Acres made my wedding vision come to life!

The floral arrangements that Flannery crafted for our wedding were absolutely stunning. She is a true artist and combines unique textures and colors to create unbelievable arrangements. With very little direction from myself, she far exceeded my vision and expectations. Even more amazing is that all of the flowers are grown on her family's farm.

In addition to floral arrangements, we rented beautiful wooden tables that were handmade by Flannery's husband and vintage wooden chairs for our head table. They were the perfect backdrop for our floral table arrangements and the centerpiece of our reception venue.

We had a wonderful experience working with Tailwind Acres. Flannery was extremely responsive and accommodating to changes in ideas along the way. She was willing to work with as much direction or as much artistic freedom as desired. On the day of our wedding, they delivered all of the floral arrangements and set up the tables and chairs, so we could focus on other aspects of the day. I highly recommend allowing Tailwind Acres to add beauty to your event day, you will not be disappointed!
Kimberly
Kimberly Sent on 11/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Loved our flower farm wedding!

Tailwind was everything we dreamed of for our wedding, and more. The location is stunning, from the flower gardens to the surrounding meadows and the restored barn. There's no shortage of beautiful spots for photos and there's plenty of room for friends to mingle or dance and for kids to play and explore.

Flan & Adam were wonderful to work with as we planned our day. They're responsive and thoughtful and they were able to connect us with local vendors such as Blazing Star, Dough and Joe, and Carpenter Coffee. We heard good things from a lot of our guests and we found them to be very reasonably priced.

If you decide to get married in the summer, we definitely recommend putting up tents. We had our reception outside and rented tents for shade.

Flowers were at their peak for our wedding in early August and we hired Flan to do all of our flowers for the wedding!
Ellie
Ellie Sent on 11/07/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Flowers!

We used Tailwind Acres as our floral vendor for our mid-October 2024 wedding, the flowers were beyond anything I could have dreamed up! Flannery grew many of the flowers she used and then also sourced locally from other flower farmers. Her floral arch was a creative labor of love and beautiful explosion of color. There was this stunning mix of dried and fresh flowers— I wanted to stand under it and take in the beauty for as long as possible! I cannot recommend Tailwind Acres and Flannery enough! Flannery was professional from the start, an excellent communicator, and a floral alchemist! It was a pleasure working with Flannery every step of the way!
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Tailwind Acres frequently asked questions

Tailwind Acres includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at Tailwind Acres includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Tailwind Acres for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
Tailwind Acres offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Tailwind Acres offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Tailwind Acres offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
Tailwind Acres offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Tailwind Acres 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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