Historic Wedding Venues in Iowa

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THE PALMER HOUSE STABLE Arts + Events

4.6 (3)
· Solon, IA

THE PALMER HOUSE STABLE For All Lifes Events is an original authentic 1838 boutique wedding venue in Solon,Iowa. "We...Read more specialize in intimate, smaller weddings where our passion is creating unforgettable celebrations for couples who dream of a smaller, more meaningful wedding.” Facilities and...

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$900 starting price

180
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Putnam Museum

Davenport, IA

Putnam Museum is a unique wedding venue in Davenport, Iowa. Make a great first impression by hosting your event at the...Read more Putnam Museum and Science Center! The Putnam is where people connect with history and ideas by doing, making, and experiencing. Our state-of-the-art facilities and unique exhibits...

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$350 starting price

300
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The Harmac

5.0 (6)
· Cedar Rapids, IA

Combining contemporary amenities, industrial chic, and historic charm, The HarMac is a unique wedding venue located in...Read more Cedar Rapids, Iowa. With vintage furnishings and brickwork, this loft space offers an aesthetic that truly stands out in the Iowa City and Cedar Rapid area. Venue management invites...

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$5,000 starting price

400
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The Knapp Creek Event Center

Walford, IA

The Knapp Creek Event Center is a historic venue in Walford, Iowa, ideal for hosting weddings and other special...Read more celebrations. Renovated in 2021, they seamlessly blend modern amenities with the property's original charm. The expert staff will work tirelessly to ensure that your big day is a...

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$3,500 starting price

500
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The River Center

Des Moines, IA

The River Center is a historic wedding venue located in Des Moines, Iowa. Offering the perfect mix of rustic and...Read more industrial style, this beautiful building features high ceilings, exposed brick, and ample natural light. It makes a stunning backdrop for any celebration. Facilities and Capacity The...

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$2,500 starting price

250
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Bash

4.9 (15)
· Des Moines, IA

The Bash Events and Catering is a historic wedding venue in Des Moines, Iowa. Originally The Chamberlain Building, it is...Read more a full-service wedding venue, specializing in weddings, corporate events, and more. Located near the Pappajohn Sculpture Park in Downtown Des Moines, it is a perfect venue for...

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$3,500 starting price

350
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Salisbury House & Gardens

4.6 (17)
· Des Moines, IA

With its timeless beauty and serene ambiance, Salisbury House & Gardens is a popular choice for couples looking for a...Read more unique venue with old-world charm. With a variety of different locations to hold your ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and reception dancing, every wedding is different. Whether you...

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$5,000 starting price

250
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Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Co

Des Moines, IA

Court Avenue Restaurant & Brewing Co is a landmark restaurant and wedding venue in the heart of downtown Des Moines,...Read more Iowa. This unique setting blends historic charm and handcrafted flavor, ensuring every celebration they host is a memorable experience. Facilities and Capacity Court Avenue Restaurant...

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$300 starting price
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World Food Prize Hall of Laureates

4.6 (3)
· Des Moines, IA

Thank you for considering the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates for your upcoming wedding. One of Iowa’s most...Read more spectacular venues, the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates offers a magnificent setting for any occasion. This historic building in the heart of Des Moines radiates a rich history with...

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The French Way

Des Moines, IA

$4,000 starting price

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Revival Salon & Sanctuary

5.0 (3)
· Mount Pleasant, IA

Revival Salon & Sanctuary is Southeast Iowa's newest wedding ceremony venue with a full service salon; we get the party...Read more ready and host the wedding! Located in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, this historical, century old limestone church offers a unique backdrop to your fairytale event. Facilities and...

Ceremony Indoor

$650 starting price

144
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Steeple Square

5.0 (18)
· Dubuque, IA

The Steeple Square Community Event Center is a venue located in historic downtown Dubuque, IA. This venue occupies a...Read more former church and now proudly stands as a historic landmark and a community minded nonprofit. Their venue is nestled just north of the lively Millwork District, known for its...

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$850 starting price

320
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Des Moines Scottish Rite Consistory

4.7 (6)
· Des Moines, IA

Welcome to The Scottish Rite Consistory in Des Moines, IA – where history meets elegance. Nestled in the heart of...Read more downtown Des Moines, our venue boasts three unique spaces, each offering its own charm and functionality. Here's a closer look at our stunning spaces: The Tapestry Lounge: Located on the...

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$2,800 starting price

300
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Ushers Ferry Historic Village

4.6 (5)
· Cedar Rapids, IA

Ushers Ferry Historic Village is a wedding venue in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This vintage venue is located in Seminole...Read more Valley, on 10 acres of beautiful forest and hills. The venue is surrounded by many different historic buildings that date back to the 1890s, providing a unique location and overall...

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$3,400 starting price
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Teachout Building

4.6 (3)
· Des Moines, IA

The Teachout Building is a unique and historic venue space located in Des Moines, Iowa. Renovated and designed by late...Read more architect Kirk V. Blunck, the venue is a beautiful historical space that could make for a spectacular setting for your wedding ceremony or private event. The Teachout is...

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The Magnolia

4.8 (1)
· Dubuque, IA

The Magnolia is a wedding venue located in Dubuque, Iowa. For couples looking to bring the wedding event of their dreams...Read more to life, this property offers endless versatility, elegance, and charm. Facilities and Capacity Couples who choose to celebrate at The Magnolia can look forward to seeing their...
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Shores Event Center

4.9 (3)
· Cedar Rapids, IA

Built in 1911, the Shores building was originally home to the Shores-Mueller Co. The Shores-Mueller Co. sold products...Read more direct to consumers via catalogs. The company offered a range of products that were produced, packaged, and sold right from the Shores building in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. According to...

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Bricker-Price Block

Earlham, IA

Located in the upper floor of the restored Bricker-Price Block, our rooms combine historic charm with modern...Read more conveniences. Natural light pours in through arched windows. Refinished wood floors and stamped-tin ceilings frame the two rooms, recalling their construction in 1900. Modern features include...

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Skylark

Rock Island, IL

Skylark is a Rock Island, Illinois-based wedding venue offering a space to suit any wedding theme. This location gives...Read more nearlyweds a selection of configurations to choose from, ranging in event size and style to suit the unique needs of each celebration. Couples are invited to host their friends and...

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Queen Anne Bed and Breakfast

Nevada, IA

Queen Anne Bed and Breakfast is a retro wedding venue situated in Nevada, Iowa. This charming Victorian home was built...Read more in 1878 and is listed on the National Historic Register. The inn is now owned by Larry and Barbara Howard, a retired shipbuilder and massage therapist, respectively. They welcome...

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Salisbury House & Gardens

4.6 (17) · Historic Weddings · Iowa

Alexander

4.8 out of 5 rating

On short notice, the Salisbury House team let us book a micro-wedding at the end of January. Then (after the wedding plans grew a little) they let us adjust our plans and shut the whole house down for the ceremony. Emily and the team at Salisbury allowed us to make over the Common Room into the space of our dreams. We were thrilled with how everything came together, and we love knowing we can visit to tour and reflect on our special day in the future.

THE PALMER HOUSE STABLE Arts + Events

4.6 (3) · Historic Weddings · Iowa

Bash

4.9 (15) · Historic Weddings · Iowa

Christine

5.0 out of 5 rating

Bash is such an amazing building to begin with! Catherine manages to turn it into the most beautiful facility to host a wedding in and she utilizes the space perfectly. Catherine was so much fun and so pleasant to work with! We highly recommend choosing Bash for your venue! Catherine has the best set up and package for all of the venues that we researched and chose! Our wedding was a dream come true and was even better than we ever imagined it would be! We received constant compliments about how amazing our venue was and how beautiful! Thank you to Catherine at Bash and all of her crew for making such a wonderful night possible for us! We are so grateful and happy!

The Harmac

5.0 (6) · Historic Weddings · Iowa

Emily

5.0 out of 5 rating

We are a wedding planning company, and the HarMac team doesn't know I'm writing this. We highly recommend them for their professionalism, organization, and value. It's a gorgeous venue with tons of spots for the most beautiful photos. It's conveniently located in Cedar Rapids, easy to find, and has lots of parking. We love the space's versatility for designing and organizing a variety of events, especially our weddings. It's literally such a great blank space. I had a meeting with Lia yesterday about an upcoming 2026 wedding, and she was so accommodating with everything our couple was requesting for their big day. If you're searching for something that is in Eastern Iowa that isn't a barn, check this out. It's a wonderful option.

Turner Hall

4.8 (3) · Historic Weddings · Iowa

Paige

5.0 out of 5 rating

This is a beautiful place to host your wedding. We were looking for something flexible and budget friendly. We rented the hall for 4 days to allow time to set up and take down and it was the best! We were able to supply our own vendor for food and drinks. It was everything we wanted! It has its own charm so you do not have to spend a fortune on decorations! In the beautiful scene of downtown Galena, our guests were so amazed with the beauty and charm our wedding offered! They had a great time and we got exactly what we wanted! A day that was all our own!

Des Moines Scottish Rite Consistory

4.7 (6) · Historic Weddings · Iowa

Alex

5.0 out of 5 rating

We loved working with Shane and the team at The Scottish Rite Consistory!! They were quick to answer all my questions and help me with anything we needed. Scottish Rite set up the table arrangement and chairs that I had mapped out for them and allowed us ample time to set up the week of the wedding. We were so happy with the remodel and the beautiful new chairs they had (we didn’t have to pay for chair covers)!!! I’d recommend this venue to everyone. It held our 250+ guests very comfortably.

Ushers Ferry Historic Village

4.6 (5) · Historic Weddings · Iowa

Teachout Building

4.6 (3) · Historic Weddings · Iowa

Shores Event Center

4.9 (3) · Historic Weddings · Iowa

Steeple Square

5.0 (18) · Historic Weddings · Iowa

Caroline

5.0 out of 5 rating

Steeple Square was the perfect place for us to hold our wedding reception. The space is so beautiful that we didn't have to do much decorating, and Melanie was so helpful, it made planning and the day itself go so smoothly. I think the comment we've gotten the most since our wedding has been about how beautiful the venue was, so I definitely recommend having your wedding/party/event at Steeple Square! Don't even look at other places because it has it all.