Looking for a truly elegant and memorable place for your big upcoming event? Nestled in the heart of downtown Waterloo, the Elks Lodge 290 is waiting for you. Filled with marble, tile, Bedford brick, black walnut and stained glass, the Lodge is an ode to the character of old Italian villas. We’ve hosted a variety of events, from wedding ceremonies and receptions to birthday parties to class reunions. The Lodge is ADA compliant and has an elevator to reach every floor. At the Lodge, we offer a wide variety of spaces that fit the vision you have for your wedding. As an all-inclusive facility, we not only provide the location for your ceremony and reception, but we also provide high-class catering from Gatsby’s (located in-house and oftentimes used as a rehearsal dinner space) and a full-service bar