Wedding ReceptionsRehearsal Dinners

We give each wedding party exclusive use of our ballroom space; regardless of size. The rental for the ballroom is $750 with a minimum amount of $10,500 spent on food and beverage. Items that count towards this minimum include: any appetizers/hors d’oeuvres, dinner entrée cost, wedding cake if purchased through The Hotel, open bar as well as cash bar sales.

Once you establish a date, The Hotel at Kirkwood Center will provide you with a formal contract that outlines your event times, location(s) on property and deposit schedules. Your event date will be held tentatively for one week while you review, sign and return the contract along with your initial deposit. When your signed contract and deposit have been received, your wedding date will be guaranteed by The Hotel.

We require a non-refundable $1,000 deposit at the time you sign your agreement. Fifty percent of your food and beverage minimum will be due six months before your wedding, 75 percent will be due three months before your wedding and full pre-payment of your total cost estimate is due three days before your wedding. A service fee is added to all banquet charges.

Generally, wedding receptions are planned for six hours, including a cocktail hour. You can extend the time beyond the six hours for an additional fee. All wedding receptions must end by midnight. Usually, the ballroom is reserved from 5 or 6 p.m., until midnight. The Atrium space is generally reserved for the hour before.

Our banquet tables are six feet in diameter and seat a maximum of 10 guests. A dance floor, stage and portable bars are available and will be discussed by your event coordinator to ensure proper guest flow.

DJs, decorators and florists can set up when your space is available. We will work with your trusted vendors to accommodate their requests.

Depending on availability and the size of your wedding, we will reserve the appropriate number of rooms. Guests should call and make their own reservations. All reservations must be made three weeks prior to the wedding to receive the special group rate. If your group fills up before the cut-off date, we may be able to add more rooms, depending on availability. A minimum of 10 rooms must be guaranteed with a signed contract in order to receive a discounted group rate. If you need to reduce the number of rooms you’ve reserved, a 10 percent reduction in your room block is allowed without penalty, up to 60 days prior to arrival, and another 10 percent reduction is allowed 30 days prior to arrival. You must alert The Hotel in writing if you intend to reduce your room block. Once your room block is reduced, these rooms may not be available at the group rate. Your guests may call our Front Desk directly at 319-848-8700 or toll free at 877-751-5111 and provide your wedding party name and date to receive the block rate.

We are happy to schedule transportation for the wedding party to the church. For your guests staying at The Hotel, we offer complimentary shuttle service on a first-come, first-served basis. There may be fees applied for prearranged shuttle transportation to your designated location, upon discussion with your event planner. Self-parking is complimentary. We do have ample parking for up to 600 vehicles. Valet parking is available for a fee.