About this venue
First off, congratulations! The Iowa Events Center is the ideal facility for rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and receptions. Our venue provides the perfect setting for your big day and is conveniently located near downtown— just minutes away from local attractions. Let us take the stress out of the wedding planning process. We are a one-stop shop to ensure your day is the one you've always dreamt of. You will be partnered with one of our wedding professionals who will work with you throughout the planning process and even after your wedding. They will work closely with you to organize all aspects of your wedding. From booking to dinner menus, venue layout to the finishing touches, and so much more! We're excited to meet you!
Our event spaces
Ballroom
A one-stop shop for your big day.
The Ballroom is a great location for any and all wedding needs - lunches, rehearsals, ceremonies, after-parties, and more.
Guest capacity
10-1300 Seated
10-1300 Standing
Square footage
28,800
Ideal for
Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat
Included in this room:
All room rentals include tables, table linens, 10 complimentary parking passes (value $100), complimentary dance floor (value $250), complimentary cake cutting (value $75), custom lighting, and wedding professional/day-of coordinator.
Meeting Room Level
A one-stop shop for your big day.
The Meeting Room Level can serve as a location for brunches, receptions, showers, parties, ceremonies, and so much more. We can custom fit your needs because our meeting rooms are air-wall driven.
Guest capacity
10-750 Seated
10-750 Standing
Square footage
12,150
Ideal for
Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat
Included in this room:
All room rentals include tables, table linens, 10 complimentary parking passes (value $100), complimentary dance floor (value $250), complimentary cake cutting (value $75), custom lighting, and wedding professional/day-of coordinator.
Mezzanine
A one-stop shop for your big day.
The Mezzanine is a quaint location for lunches, opening gifts, showers, and more.
Guest capacity
10-100 Seated
10-100 Standing
Square footage
1,315
Ideal for
Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat
Included in this room:
All room rentals include tables, table linens, 10 complimentary parking passes (value $100), and a wedding professional/day-of coordinator.
West Plaza
A one-stop shop for your big day.
This outdoor spot is perfect to share your vows with your future spouse, share a first look together, or celebrate with your best friends.
Guest capacity
10-500 Seated
10-500 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony
Included in this room:
All room rentals include tables, table linens, 10 complimentary parking passes (value $100), complimentary dance floor (value $250), complimentary cake cutting (value $75), custom lighting, and wedding professional/day-of coordinator.
Ballroom
A one-stop shop for your big day.
The Ballroom is a great location for any and all wedding needs - lunches, rehearsals, ceremonies, after-parties, and more.
Guest capacity
10-1300 Seated
10-1300 Standing
Square footage
28,800
Ideal for
Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat
Included in this room:
All room rentals include tables, table linens, 10 complimentary parking passes (value $100), complimentary dance floor (value $250), complimentary cake cutting (value $75), custom lighting, and wedding professional/day-of coordinator.
Meeting Room Level
A one-stop shop for your big day.
The Meeting Room Level can serve as a location for brunches, receptions, showers, parties, ceremonies, and so much more. We can custom fit your needs because our meeting rooms are air-wall driven.
Guest capacity
10-750 Seated
10-750 Standing
Square footage
12,150
Ideal for
Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat
Included in this room:
All room rentals include tables, table linens, 10 complimentary parking passes (value $100), complimentary dance floor (value $250), complimentary cake cutting (value $75), custom lighting, and wedding professional/day-of coordinator.
Mezzanine
A one-stop shop for your big day.
The Mezzanine is a quaint location for lunches, opening gifts, showers, and more.
Guest capacity
10-100 Seated
10-100 Standing
Square footage
1,315
Ideal for
Other, Cocktail hour, Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat
Included in this room:
All room rentals include tables, table linens, 10 complimentary parking passes (value $100), and a wedding professional/day-of coordinator.
West Plaza
A one-stop shop for your big day.
This outdoor spot is perfect to share your vows with your future spouse, share a first look together, or celebrate with your best friends.
Guest capacity
10-500 Seated
10-500 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony
Included in this room:
All room rentals include tables, table linens, 10 complimentary parking passes (value $100), complimentary dance floor (value $250), complimentary cake cutting (value $75), custom lighting, and wedding professional/day-of coordinator.
Available services that can be provided by Iowa Events Center
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Lighting/Sound
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wedding cake services
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Self parking - paid
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Barware
- China
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Lighting
- Linens
- Sound / AV
- Standard Chairs
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