Frequently Asked Questions

General

  • All of the pricing information and inclusions can be found here. There are no hidden fees.

  • Yes! We have an indoor space that can seat 200 people. We also have a flexible outdoor space for a ceremony.

  • 200 including guests and bridal party

  • Availability can be found here.

  • Of course! We’d love to meet you and see if our venue is a good fit for your needs. You can request a tour through our contact form here.

  • Any licensed commercial caterer can be used for your event. Otherwise we do not restrict who you would like to work with on your big day. That being said, please do your due diligence to read reviews, follow up on referrals, and find individuals who will meet your expectations for your wedding day.

  • Our indoor reception space can be utilized for indoor ceremonies as a backup option.

  • The bridal house and venue will be accessible to you as early as 9am the day of your event.

  • The venue is ADA compliant. We have also added a paved sidewalk from our paved parking lot on the west side to the west side entrance of the venue to allow for easy wheelchair access.

Booking FAQs

  • Please email us at ahavahvenue@gmail.com to let us know you are ready to book. We will then work to get you the contract. Once we’ve received a signed contract and a $2,000 non-refundable retainer, your date will be secured.

  • We will need a $2,000 non-refundable retainer when you sign your contract and then the remaining balance will have 50% due 9 months prior to your event and the remaining 50% due 3 months prior to your event date. We also reserve the right to have a credit card on file and charge for any damages that occur on the grounds or to the facility. Iowa sales tax applies to each payment.

Planning FAQs

  • Yes! They will need to be removed by 9am the next morning.

  • There will not be earlier access to the venue other than the listed time on your contract. Please adjust your plans as needed.

  • Music and bar needs to end at 10:30pm. This will allow your vendors and items to be off property before the end of your rental period at 11:30pm. The only exception is when we have discussed additional rental time in your contract.

  • We require your final head count 2 weeks prior to your event.

  • We love dogs! If you have a four legged family member who you would like to include in your special day, we will allow them on the property as long as they remain on a leash and have a designated individual who will be caring for them during your event. Please be kind and pick up what they leave behind!

  • If you request to cancel your reservation, all previously collected payments are non-refundable. 

  • At this time we do not, however, we do have a team leader that will be there with you every step of the way. This team leader is here to help you in any way necessary (extra set of hands for decorating, directing vendors day of your event, etc.)

  • Yes bar service is provided by the venue and details can be found here

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