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Iowa Wedding Venues

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March 20, 2026

I recently started a new reel series on socials called “Venue Vibe Check“. Each reel showcases some of my favorite Iowa + beyond wedding venues in different categories. This series has been so much fun creating and had me thinking about some of my all-time favorite venues to photograph weddings at!

With out further Ado… my favorite wedding venues in Iowa to photograph at!

Ahavah Venue – located in Waterloo, Iowa this beautiful modern venue is just minutes outside of the city. The inside is classy + filled with stunning natural light. One of my favorite things about this venue is that there is a bridal house on site where all wedding party members can get ready together which makes for beautiful storytelling images from your wedding day start to finish.

Bride and Groom holding hands

Walnut Ridge Venue – Located in Shellsburg, Iowa. So much love for this venue! Its open, modern, and on a 10-acre property which gives endless photo spots! This outdoor ceremony spot might just be my most favorite. Behind the alter is a small pond with a fountain, giving all the romantic vibes.

Frolic Event Center – Located in Cedar Falls, Iowa. This is a brand new venue opening in June 2026! I sat down with the owners and got the inside scoop on what is to come at this venue and you guys… I am SO excited! The owners have truly thought of everything, including having a covered outdoor area for a outside ceremony space for Iowa’s unpredictable weather.

Iowa Wedding Venues, Iowa Wedding Photographers, Waterloo Wedding Venues, Cedar Rapids Wedding Venues, Cedar Valley Wedding Venues

I recently started a new reel series on socials called “Venue Vibe Check“. Each reel showcases some of my favorite Iowa + beyond wedding venues in different categories. This series has been so much fun creating and had me thinking about some of my all-time favorite venues to photograph weddings at!

With out further Ado… my favorite wedding venues in Iowa to photograph at!

Ahavah Venue – located in Waterloo, Iowa this beautiful modern venue is just minutes outside of the city. The inside is classy + filled with stunning natural light. One of my favorite things about this venue is that there is a bridal house on site where all wedding party members can get ready together which makes for beautiful storytelling images from your wedding day start to finish.

Bride and Groom holding hands

Walnut Ridge Venue – Located in Shellsburg, Iowa. So much love for this venue! Its open, modern, and on a 10-acre property which gives endless photo spots! This outdoor ceremony spot might just be my most favorite. Behind the alter is a small pond with a fountain, giving all the romantic vibes.

Frolic Event Center – Located in Cedar Falls, Iowa. This is a brand new venue opening in June 2026! I sat down with the owners and got the inside scoop on what is to come at this venue and you guys… I am SO excited! The owners have truly thought of everything, including having a covered outdoor area for a outside ceremony space for Iowa’s unpredictable weather.

Iowa Wedding Venues, Iowa Wedding Photographers, Waterloo Wedding Venues, Cedar Rapids Wedding Venues, Cedar Valley Wedding Venues

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