Historic Estate Wedding Venues in Shenandoah, IA

Castle Unicorn is located on a 400-acre private estate in the Loess Hills of Iowa and is located only 20 minutes from downtown Omaha. The Castle and outdoor Pavilion provide a breathtaking backdrop for both your wedding and reception. At Castle Unicorn, we have inclusive packaging that includes nearly everything you will need to make your planning and your wedding day less hectic.

Tamory Hall, located in Pella, IA, is a refined wedding venue. This luxurious space combines historical elegance with top-of-the-line modern amenities. Exposed brick walls are complemented by warm wooden floors, combining the industrial and the rustic. It is run by a team of creative professionals who are dedicated to helping you bring your dream day to life. When it comes to your wedding, everything from your rehearsal dinner to your reception is welcomed to an elegant indoor space. Tamory Hall contains 9,000 square feet of event space, and happily welcomes celebrations with up to 300+ attendees. The property features an elegantly appointed get-ready room for you to use with your wedding party, preparing for the day ahead in elegance and exclusivity. The hall is also within walking distance of Pella’s Central Park, for romantic outdoor photo opportunities. If you have guests who decide to stay in town for your wedding, they will have a wealth of hotels to choose from.

The former Elk’s building was built in the colonial-revival style of architecture. Wide porches, supported by large columns, extend along the entire front of the building, with the upper balcony extending over the entrance in artistic architectural detail. On October 21, 1900, the cornerstone was laid for Lodge No. 531, B.P.O.E. on the north side of Bayliss Park in the heart of Council Bluffs. The inside of the building is furnished in classic Victorian style with rich burgundy and green hues. The original cigar stand and bundle counter is located immediately to the right of the front entrance. The grand oak stairway curves to the right and to the left and draws you up to the second-floor reception area and a ballroom that features a hard maple floor and mahogany-paneled walls. The second floor balcony provides guests with a breathtaking view of Bayliss Park and its beautiful fountain.

1969 was the last Presbyterian service. In 2012, artist Zack Jones purchased this 1873 church as a artist live/work space. Today the studio apartment is available for the wedding party and preparations. Art Church Weddings is located in a 1873 de-sanctified Church in Malvern, IA. and is a permanent gallery to oil painter Zack Jones. Better known as Art Church Iowa, this unique building is coming back to life with exhibits, concerts, and private events.

Looking for a wedding venue that's anything but ordinary? Our old church turned event space is the perfect choice! With its unique architecture, beautiful details, and romantic ambiance, it's the perfect place to start your new life together. Between our expert planning staff, on-site bridal and grooms suite, full stocked bar and bartending staff, on-site décor and linens, discounts with other local vendors, up-lighting, photobooths, dj services, limousine shuttles, and SO MUCH MORE! We aren't just an old church. 😎 We are an expertly ran premier wedding venue that is here to make your wedding vision come to life.

A unique venue for your momentous event! Intimate garden setting in a historic location offering the best of both worlds. Classical architecture for your extraordinary reception. Elegant location to entertain just about any event.

prel·ude noun "An introductory performance, action, or event preceding a more important one." The Prelude was dreamed up by a couple who craved a feeling they had only experienced in far off lands and story books - They knew there were others out there who dreamed of running away to places that gave them that whimsical feeling again but couldn't see themselves ever doing it - So they decided to create a place that brought that whimsy and feeling to them - The result is one of the best & most unique venues in Central Iowa, located just 30 minutes south of Des Moines. The Prelude is for authentic people who crave a romantic dream from a vanished age. The Prelude isn't only a place that should be seen - It should be experienced.

As a non-profit organization, Community Courtyard is dedicated to providing over 10,000 square feet of facility space at below market rates. The graceful brick arches of its architectural design has made it a choice location for families, businesses, and schools to host weddings, events, and celebrations. From elegant dinner affairs to burlap and boots, the Community Courtyard lends its self to any type of wedding theme you and your guests will remember for a lifetime.

Lilac Hill is a family owned 80 acre property in Louisville, NE, about 25 minutes from Omaha and 45 minutes from Lincoln. The original founders of Lilac Hill, Don and Bev Maxon, bought this old run down property in the 80's and set out to create their own arboretum. There are dozens of old growth trees, hundreds of blue spruce, and thousands of flowering shrubs and plants, which provide beautiful color and depth everywhere you go. The space combines elements of BoHo, Rustic, Elegant, and Industrial in a romantic natural landscape. So many of our guests comment that they don't feel like they're in Nebraska anymore! The property is enclosed by trees, providing a feeling of seclusion and exclusivity where your guests can hang out under our 100' tall cottonwood trees and smell the lilac scented breezes. With seating inside for up to 300 guests, our space can accommodate nearly all party sizes. Come visit soon for a tour!