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About

Walnut Ridge is a modern barn wedding venue in Shellsburg, Iowa. It is a sprawling, versatile venue located on a property that features leafy walnut trees, wildflowers,grassy fields and waterfront views. Elegant and private, this venue is a beautiful backdrop for any wedding.

Facilities and Capacity

Walnut Ridge is an elegant and intimate space that is located away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Couples can host memorable outdoor ceremony down in front of the pond, surrounded by prairie grass and stunning natural beauty before retreating to the main event space for the reception. The building features high ceilings, a steel fireplace, and glass garage doors that offer breathtaking countryside views with a pond. A covered patio wraps around the building for outdoor dining or a sunset cocktail hour. The building is climate controlled and wheelchair accessible to ensure the comfort of your guests. This venue can accommodate up to 250 guests with use of covered patio.

Services Offered

The Walnut Ridge team aims to provide everything needed to pull off your dream wedding. All venue rentals include round tables, banquet tables, black chairs, bar service, setup, break down, and professional cleaning. The venue also includes a prep kitchen for your caterers to prepare delicious dining options and a full bar. There are two dressing suites available for the wedding party to use as a relaxing space to get ready before the celebration. The lofted dressing suite includes a full private bathroom, a makeup area, and plenty of mirrors.

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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?

$5,000

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?

$5,000

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

$4,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$4

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

Bartender(s)

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

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Barn

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
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 Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Signature Drink

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Decor
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
November

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
December

Reviews of Walnut Ridge

M
Marissa Sent on 12/21/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Above and Beyond Service

This vendor is great at communication and answered all questions in a very timely fashion. Top notch venue with seriously the best service. The services at Walnut Ridge cannot be matched. The vendor goes above and beyond to help you with your wedding day from start to finish. Working with Walnut Ridge helped make wedding planning so stress-free and seamless when it came to the wedding day. This venue has both indoor and outdoor areas to use along with great getting ready suites, not to forget how gorgeous the whole place is. Cannot express enough how great this venue is and would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a venue in 2024 and beyond!
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Walnut Ridge frequently asked questions

Walnut Ridge includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at Walnut Ridge includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by Walnut Ridge for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
Walnut Ridge offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Walnut Ridge offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Walnut Ridge offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Walnut Ridge offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Decor
  • Tables
Walnut Ridge 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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