Weddings
Historic Charm with a Modern Touch
Located in downtown Cedar Rapids, The Carriage House Wedding Venue is the perfect balance of historic and modern. Recently renovated to restore it’s original charm, the beautiful white walls, natural light and black framed arch windows will be the perfect backdrop for your intimate wedding or event.
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April – November
Saturday – $5,950
Friday or Sunday – $4,250
December – March
Saturday – $4,500
Friday or Sunday – $3,250
Rehearsals
Venue will be available for rehearsal at a specified time on Thursday for Friday weddings and Friday for Saturday weddings depending on availability. Rehearsals will be held on Sunday morning for Sunday weddings.
Rental Inclusions
Use of entire property from 8 am to 12am
Access to our exclusive Vault
Indoor Seating for 200 guests
Indoor White Resin Chiavari Chairs
Outdoor White Resin Folding Chairs
Outdoor ceremony area including outdoor furniture and firepits
In-House state of the art audio and lighting system to allow
sound in every room including the entire outdoor courtyard and veranda
(25) 60 “ round tables, seats up to 8 per table
(10) 6’ rectangular tables, seats up to 8 per table
(10) High Top Cocktail tables with choice of white or black linen
White Floor length linens for each table
2 High Chairs + Baby Changing Table
Full use of Prep Kitchen
Set up and tear down of all tables & chairs
Indoor Climate Controlled
Includes one bartender and access to all glassware
No Bar Minimum
Includes one Venue Manager
Parking for all guests
Contracts & Payments
An initial payment equal to 50% of your venue rental cost is due upon signing the contract. The other 50% venue rental fee is due 6 months before your event. The final beverage costs will be paid two weeks prior to your event.
Dates are not held on a tentative basis—please be advised that we are taking bookings all year round and our calendar is filling quickly. To see if a date is available, please check our calendar under ‘availability’, if a date says “reserved”, it is no longer available.
Additional Services
Bar Service
The Carriage House carries our own liquor license and provides a full-service built-in bar, portable bar options, and licensed and insured bartenders to make sure your wedding is a success.
Day-Of-Coordination
Day-of-Coordination service creates the ultimate “wedding experience” so you can sit back and enjoy the day. Our service includes running your ceremony and rehearsal, decor setup and tear-down, vendor coordination, as well as handling the minor details on your wedding day to make sure things run smoothly. You get to focus on marrying the love of your life and we’ll handle the rest. There is an additional charge for Day-of Coordination Services.
Let’s Start Planning Your Dream Wedding or Event
Get in touch with a personal event planner to help with every last detail.