Wedding Venues in Iowa City

1. Bella Sala Event Center

If you’re looking for experience, the Bella Sala Event Center has it in spades being the most experienced locally owned venue in Iowa City. Couples can look forward to great options for ceremonies and receptions alike with Bella Sala’s spacious venues.

The largest indoor banquet hall at Bella Sala, for example, can accommodate up to 650 guests. Meanwhile, there is a spectacular waterfall terrace at the event center which serves as a spectacular outdoor location for ceremonies and receptions alike. For couples who aren’t quite sure what they want yet, the event center presents various options for their consideration and to help make the selection process a breeze.

Bella Sala Event Center, 205 S. Park Road, Tiffin, Iowa 52340, Phone: 319-545-4255

2. Brown Deer Golf Club

A wedding at a golf club? Yes! The Brown Deer Golf Club is known for making memories par for the course, after all! The Brown Deer Golf Club is home to elegant meeting and function rooms, the largest of which is good enough for 240 guests.

Venues are characterized by large windows, a gorgeous view of the golf course, and a peaceful atmosphere, which lends itself well to the romantic nature of weddings. Couples can choose between the Half Banquet Hall, the Full Banquet Hall, Patio and Event Canopy, or the Lower Level Event Space. Foodies can also look forward to exquisite catering provided by the Marriot Hotel.

Brown Deer Golf Club, 1900 Country Club Drive, Coralville, Iowa 52241, Phone: 319-248-9300

3. Clarion Highlander Hotel

Everything a couple could possibly need for their special day can be found at the Clarion Highlander Hotel. Professional sales staff? Check! Their staff goes out of their way to walk with you step by step until the big day itself. Elegant facilities? Check again! The Clarion Highlander Hotel’s gorgeous ballrooms can fit up to 400 guests and still look absolutely snazzy.

Tons of packages to choose from? Check, check and check! The Clarion offers various services, which can be packaged together depending on your needs. For example, need accommodations? Want bar or catering service? Want rentals or even WiFi? The Clarion’s got you and your wedding covered.

Clarion Highlander Hotel, 22525 N Doge Street, Iowa City, 52245, Phone: 319-354-2000

4. Elks Lodge

Practically an Iowa City institution, the Elks Lodge is the only private club in the city with an outdoor swimming pool and an award-winning golf course! Though there are several Elks Lodges around the state, this one in particular is one of the largest in Iowa, and frequently plays host to a number of special events – weddings included. The banquet facilities at Elks Lodge can accommodate up to 170 guests in a 3,000 square foot room with gorgeous large windows overlooking the golf course. The lodge also offers in-house catering, which is easily customizable, and can dish up food for dinner or lunch receptions or cocktail and hors d’oeuvres receptions, too.

Elks Lodge, 637 Foster Road, Iowa City, Iowa 52245, Phone: 319-351-3700

5. Englert Civic Theatre

Who says every wedding has to be according to tradition? At the Englert Civic Theatre, non-traditional weddings shine in all of their wonder and beauty, hosting couples of all ages, races or ethnicities, and whatnot. Oozing with inherent beauty, couples can use the charm and feel of Englert to inspire their motif, but that doesn’t mean that the Englert isn’t versatile. In many ways, the event space of the theatre serves as a blank canvas that can be transformed with just one well placed light. The team at Englert Civic Center is already more than ready to help you design your look for the ceremony and reception, so that every moment captured in photo and video is spectacular.

Englert Civic Theatre, 221 E. Washington Street, Downtown Iowa City, Iowa 52240, Phone: 319-688-2653

6. First Avenue Club

Known for its terrific value and versatile space, the First Avenue Club is a great venue option for couples who want all of the glamor of their dream wedding without having to break the bank. The First Avenue Club comfortably accommodates 500 guests and is practically a chameleon when it comes to design and style. When it comes to food, First Avenue Club delivers delightful buffets for dinner receptions, but are also more than happy to fix up lighter offerings for small soirees with their in-house delicacies. If there’s one thing that First Avenue Club does well, it’s an amazing party at half the price!

First Avenue Club , 1550 South First Avenue, Iowa City, Iowa 52240, Phone: 319-337-5527

7. Graduate Iowa City

Couples dreaming of a grand wedding ought to pay a visit to the Graduate Iowa City. Priding themselves on their whip-smart, professional and friendly staff, the hotel promises seamless wedding coordination that’s just as good as their venue is gorgeous. Located on the Ped Mall, right in the heart of Iowa City’s gorgeous downtown area, the Graduate Hotel has a college-esque vibe, which is characterized by their impressively decorated lobby.

Eye-catching writing on the wall and books stacked high don’t just trigger nostalgia, they also lend a gorgeous quality to any wedding. The best venue in the hotel is undoubtedly the Wayne Ballroom with its lavish finishes and pre-function space that will keep guests comfortable and entertained during cocktail hour.

Graduate Iowa City, 210 South Dubuque Street, Iowa City, Iowa 52240, Phone: 654-777-8888

8. Hancher Auditorium

A multidisciplinary performing arts center by day and gorgeous events center by night, the Hancher Auditorium isn’t your typical wedding venue.

In fact, the Hancher Auditorium is practically the heart of the college scene thanks to its location within the University of Iowa’s campus. As one of the newest buildings on campus, the Hancher Auditorium brings a sleek and modern architectural vibe to weddings with notable features like beautiful floor-to-ceiling windows and fantastic views of the UI campus. The venue can host between 150 – 250 guests and provides services such as customized lighting, custodial services, and a great dance floor.

Hancher Auditorium , 141 East Park Road, Iowa City, Iowa, Phone: 319-335-1131

9. Hotel Vetro

A big part of the selection process for wedding venues is location, and when it comes to venues with fantastic locations, the Hotel Vetro certainly makes it to the list. Located right in the center of Iowa City, the Hotel Vetro’s central location makes it a breeze for guests to come and take part in a couple’s special day.

Aside from location, Hotel Vetro has beautiful interiors and spaces that are great for grand weddings and intimate celebrations alike. The ballrooms can accommodate up to 300 guests in both indoor and outdoor locations, while rentals and valet parking can be included in wedding packages.

Hotel Vetro, 201 South Linn Street, Iowa City, Iowa 52240, Phone: 319-248-4407