Gatherings is a breathtaking, private and unforgettable venue to have your wedding, reception or any other special occasion! Located in the downtown historic district of Nevada, Iowa, Gatherings is a full-service event venue. Our 1880s even
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If you're looking for a beautiful, quiet facility for a wedding, Queen Anne Bed and Breakfast may be the perfect choice for you. With an on-site wedding officiant and a view of a lovely, historic house, Queen Anne Bed and Breakfast is the p
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Let Glen Oaks accommodate you in all of your private event needs. When it comes to social or business receptions and meetings, for breakfast, lunch or dinner, no one is better prepared to facilitate such a gathering. By hosting your event i
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Offering nearly 2,200 sq. ft. of adaptable space in a boardroom, and a grand ballroom divisible into two separate meeting rooms, the Ames, Iowa hotel features full-service catering.
Expect complimentary internet access and A/V rental op
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We’re part of the Des Moines Skywalk system, which links us directly to the Iowa Events Center. Our hotel is within a mile of the Historic East Village and Simon Estes Riverfront Amphitheater. We offer a free shuttle service to the airport,
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We still have openings both onsite and travel dates available for April 2026.
Chapel available for select dates for ceremonies, please contact for availability
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Serving the Nevada, IA Area
400 Capacity
$150 to $1,500 / Wedding
The Kent L. Henning Student Center was erected in 2015 and has been home to hundreds of events including: weddings, receptions, banquets, conferences, meetings, festivals, concerts, birthday parties, graduation parties, celebrations of life
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The Local; a gathering space for every event.
We are perfect for your birthday parties, larger baby or bridal showers and even weddings. With seating up to 75, lots of prep room and even a kid's quiet space, The Local provides you with so
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9.7 miles
from Nevada, IA
150 Capacity
$3,000 to $5,000 / Wedding
Our historic bed & breakfast and red barn event center is just a few gravel roads outside of Ames, Iowa. Sunny Heights brings a homestead Iowa charm to any special event. At Sunny Heights, we offer more than just a venue; we provide an ench
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University Museums is a distinctive organization that encompasses two art museums, a National Historic Landmark historic home museum, a sculpture garden, and one of the largest campus public art collections in the nation.
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9.9 miles
from Nevada, IA
325 Capacity
$1,500 / Wedding
The Radisson near Iowa State University offers 4,530 square feet of event facilities ideal for corporate meetings, parties or wedding receptions. Our facilities can be divided into three smaller meeting rooms or combined to create the Ballr
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The Ames Elks Lodge is available for rent for your next event! Contact us today to start planning your event!
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Quakerdale Farms is the perfect place to host your wedding day with all the amenities you need, picturesque outdoor spaces and the capacity to host up to 535 guests. If you're interested in scheduling a tour, please contact us online.
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Our venue is built upon memories that span more than one hundred years. As you enter our century-old barn, the craftsmanship weaves a rich story. From the hand-hewn pegged beams to the fieldstone walls crafted on site in the late 1800’s. We
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We know that planning for a special event, especially a wedding and/or reception, requires a special place. Snus Hill is located in the rural and scenic countryside of Iowa with large trees and expansive views.
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Ballard Golf and Country Club is conveniently located between Ankeny and Ames on Highway 69 in Huxley, IA. We offer the finest in room facilities at very competitive rates. We offer a great venue for rehearsal dinners, showers, engagement p
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Host your next meeting or social event at our Ames hotel. Our hotel is perfect for any individual or small groups needing affordable meeting room space and/or extended- stay accommodations.
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Set the tone for a successful business or social function at Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University. With 17,400 square feet of adaptable space, we offer the largest conference facility in Ames, Iowa.
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Loya's B&B creates a unique stay with spacious accommodations, beautiful settings, and unprecedented access to the scenic Skunk River Valley and Ames area. Booking the whole house gives guests exclusive use of the four bedrooms, the public
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Nestled on 73 wooded acres on the edge of Ames, Iowa, Raspberry Hill offers the ability to get away while staying close to everything.
Raspberry Hill is the perfect venue for your wedding, corporate event, and more. Our pavilion, that can
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Serving the Nevada, IA Area
300 Capacity
$500 to $2,000 / Wedding
Opened in 2022, this space can accommodate your corporate training needs, company events, parties and weddings for 50-300 people with a flexible layout program. We offer state of the art audio visual that is built into the room with a dedic
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The Iowa Arboretum & Gardens is a great place to host your wedding. Ceremonies can be held at our beautiful outdoor pavilion, picturesque gazebo, or next to our waterside garden. Our Evergreen Hall, located inside the Hughes Education Cente
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The FFA Enrichment Center offers a unique experience for all personal events including wedding ceremonies and receptions, anniversary parties, Christmas parties, quinceaneras and more! Our built in audio/visual equipment, spacious prep kitc
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The Courtyard Marriott Ankeny offers 6,000 square feet of
flexible, full service event space for up to 375 guests. Enjoy
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If your dreams are bigger than pins and blogs, we might be the venue for you! Located in Des Moines, IA, Northbridge Event Center is a wedding setting that can make your big day seamless from start to finish. With top-notch hospitality and
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Whether you're celebrating a birthday, welcoming a new baby, hosting a micro-wedding, or gathering your favorite people for any occasion, big or small, we are here to help you create an unforgettable event. We are also a great spot for busi
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The Collabitat isn’t just a venue—it’s a purpose-built space where creativity, collaboration, and innovation thrive. With a modern, light-filled layout that comfortably seats 60–75, it’s perfect for strategy retreats, product sprints, and l
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Tournament Club of Iowa offers the best in wedding, reception, banquet and meeting facilities. Our professional coordinator, culinary staff and banquet staff will assist in customizing an event for you.
Tournament Club of Iowa Clubhouse ha
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Perfect for celebrations including Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Corporate Functions, Holiday Parties & More! Perfect wedding venue and banquet hall to fit all your needs!
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At Eagle’s Ledge we offer you ample space to infuse your own spin on our interior and outdoor space. Our venue is a special place, able to accommodate the demands of any event. The interior furniture is sleek and features ample seating.
Wh
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26 miles
from Nevada, IA
1,000 Capacity
$650 to $2,200 for 50 Guests
The Meadows Events & Conference Center at Prairie Meadows is the beautiful and modern venue you’ve been looking for. Located just minutes from downtown Des Moines, our Events Center provides more than 35,000 square feet of versatile meeting
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31 miles
from Nevada, IA
2,200 Capacity
$1,350 to $6,400 for 50 Guests
Des Moines Marriott Downtown boasts 33,851 square feet of event space, including one of the largest ballrooms in Des Moines, all found within blocks of the convention center. Gather and connect with up to 2,200 guests in our venue. Plan an
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We know events look a little different these days. That's why the Iowa Events Center is committed creating a unique experience catered to you and your guests no matter the challenges. With 4 floors of flexible space and the ability to creat
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29 miles
from Nevada, IA
300 Capacity
$800 to $3,525 for 50 Guests
From weddings and family events to business and community events the Holiday Inn in Des Moines, Iowa offers you the best solution for any type of event. Our recent renovated event space features contemporary decor with state of the art audi
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The Marshalltown Arts and Civic Center (MACC) is a beautifully restored mid-century modern facility that serves as a cultural, artistic, and civic hub in Marshalltown, Iowa.
Home to the prestigious Fisher Art Museum, MACC offers free acces
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You will enjoy all Toad Valley Golf Course has to offer. Since its inception in 1973, Toad Valley has striven to provide a great golfing experience as well as an inviting atmosphere where fantastic memories are created. With our additions o
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Our reservable meeting spaces offer two flexible options—perfect for wedding and baby showers, graduation and birthday celebrations, corporate meetings, retreats, and more. Whether you’re looking for a spacious, conference-style setting or
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Situated along the Principal Riverwalk, just north of downtown Des Moines, the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden is a beautiful gathering place for you and your guests. Whether you’re getting married, hosting a reception, planning a celeb
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Centrally located in Downtown Des Moines, the Science Center of Iowa & Blank IMAX Dome Theater is an unforgettable venue for parties, receptions, weddings, corporate events and more!
With six themed experience platforms, more than 150 inte
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Salisbury House & Gardens offers a unique setting for weddings, receptions, social gatherings, holiday parties, non-profit organizations and businesses. Located on nearly ten acres of woodland in the heart of the Salisbury Oaks neighborhood
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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Scottish Rite Consistory in Downtown Des Moines is a truly unique and breathtaking setting for your event. Inside you'll find multiple diverse rooms including two banquet rooms with di
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31 miles
from Nevada, IA
1,200 Capacity
$500 to $100,000 / Wedding
We have around 20,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting and event space, which can cater for up to 1,200 people. Our staff are on-hand to help with seating plans, bespoke menus, and A/V equipment. WiFi comes as standard.
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Serving the Nevada, IA Area
450 Capacity
$1,750 to $7,500 / Wedding
Since 2017 Curate has been one of the premier event spaces in downtown Des Moines! We’re in the Historic East Village at the corner of Court Avenue and East 4th Street. Visit our website for more details, and contact us with any questions o
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Host your meeting, convention, or special event at our Des Moines hotel. We have three ballrooms spanning over 3,000 sq.ft. that are perfect for events for up to 400 guests, and can be divided to accommodate smaller groups.
Our historic d
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West End Architectural Salvage is more than just a store, it’s a one-of-a-kind events center. Our full service coffee shop also serves muffins and other baked goods with plenty of seating. We have hosted wedding receptions, wine parties, ph
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For over 69 years Tursi’s Latin King Restaurant has stood as a hallmark of quality traditional Italian dining in Des Moines. Considered an “East-side institution,” Tursi’s Latin King delivers an authentic piece of Italy in the heart of the
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Newly renovated in 2019, Lifehouse Community Church offers a beautiful and modern sanctuary/auditorium for Christian wedding ceremonies.
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Whether you’re addressing the stockholders, energizing employees, or uniting in holy matrimony, the DMACC Newton Conference Center will help orchestrate an event that will exceed your greatest expectations.
Delicious catered hors d’oeuvres
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Range’s dedicated event staff will work with you to deliver a customized event that will go above and beyond your expectations. Let our event staff elevate your brand by providing the best event space in Des Moines. We are known for rehears
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Welcome to the World Food Prize Hall of Laureates. The Hall of Laureates welcomes special dinner gatherings, receptions, conferences and board meetings at all times of the year. We offer space and rooms that can accommodate groups of all si
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Refined or contemporary, urban or serene, your vision for your special day will come to life at the Des Moines Embassy Club. With two clubhouses, one downtown in the Ruan Center and one in West Des Moines near West Glen, you have twice the
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Bring your next event to our West Des Moines hotel. Our meeting spaces can accommodate event of 10 to 350 people. We are conveniently located minutes from downtown Des Moines and Des Moines International Airport.
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Enjoy this welcoming space in Des Moines for all of your needs! Studio 629 is a space created for your meeting, engaging, and collaborating needs. We host team meetings, team retreats, dinner parties, small classes, book clubs, and more! Br
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This is one time in your life when friends and family come from near and far, and you want time to actually enjoy one another.
Well… snuggle up and stay a while! You’ve found just what you’ve been hoping for here at Alta House.
We know
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Serving the Nevada, IA Area
350 Capacity
$1,500 to $2,000 / Wedding
Welcome to the Des Moines Izaak Walton League Wedding & Event Hall
Nestled on beautiful wooded grounds just minutes from downtown Des Moines, the Izaak Walton League Event Hall offers the perfect blend of natural charm and modern comfort f
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“Events Center West” is conveniently located just off of I-235 & 22nd Street in West Des Moines, at 1701 - 25th Street. It is in the building where Billy Joe's Pitcher Show Theater was located for twenty-five years. Billy Joe’s Pitcher Sho
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Host your next event at Blank Park Zoo! We offer a variety of spaces as well as activities to make your event truly unique. Invite animals to be up close and personal with your guests and enjoy reduced admission to Iowa's Wildest Adventur
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Welcome to The Loft on Fenton, where the Vineyard meets our Brick Beauty of a Barn, you will find the perfect destination for your Central Iowa Wedding. ?The Loft on Fenton will charm you with a quiet country setting and upscale amenities.
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We are delighted you are considering the Art Center for your next special occasion. From wedding receptions to elegant corporate soirées, the Des Moines Art Center’s world-class architecture, beautiful ambiance, and staff will make your eve
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Bash is the premier modern-luxe event space and venue in the heart of Downtown Des Moines. Located across from the John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, your wedding or corporate event at Bash combines an eclectic and invigorating feel co
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