Wedding Services Venue, Décor, Menu & Extras
Your wedding is one of the most important occasions in your life – and The Hotel at Kirkwood Center is committed to making it extraordinary. From wedding venue design and décor to menu selection and a host of intangible extras, we’ll be at your side, ensuring a seamless event in Cedar Rapids.
Enjoy these complimentary Services
- Group menu tasting for the couple and up to four additional guests.
- An event room for the rehearsal dinner.
- Personal Banquet Captains who oversee the entire reception.
- Elegant décor accents and lighting.
- Placement of guest favors and table décor.
- Transportation service for guests staying at The Hotel based on availability.
- Gift attendants who secure and transport gifts to your bridal room.
- Deluxe King guest room for your wedding night.
- A reserved event room for your gift opening breakfast or brunch.
- Handing out gift bags to your guests (if you choose to provide) upon arrival or gift bags can be delivered to individual guest rooms for an additional fee
Enjoy these complimentary Services
- Group menu tasting for the couple and up to four additional guests.
- An event room for the rehearsal dinner.
- Personal Banquet Captains who oversee the entire reception.
- Elegant décor accents and lighting.
- Placement of guest favors and table décor.
- Transportation service for guests staying at The Hotel based on availability.
- Gift attendants who secure and transport gifts to your bridal room.
- Deluxe King guest room for your wedding night.
- A reserved event room for your gift opening breakfast or brunch.
- Handing out gift bags to your guests (if you choose to provide) upon arrival or gift bags can be delivered to individual guest rooms for an additional fee
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.
Timeline PlanningFrom the moment you say, “Yes,” to the day you say, “I do,” we’ll work with you to create a celebration that reflects your style. Whatever you can imagine, our food and beverage experts are happy to create a menu that is as tasty as it is beautiful.
THE MENU
The Hotel at Kirkwood Center offers a lavish group menu tasting each winter for its wedding clients. The tasting is complimentary for the couple and up to four additional guests. You will have the opportunity to taste a large variety of entrées, hors d’oeuvres, desserts and wedding cakes. Your event coordinator will notify you of the next available group tasting.
WEDDING CAKES
The Hotel’s talented team of pastry professionals can design and build your perfect wedding cake from scratch. Let us help you bring your fairytale confection to life.
Be inspired. Celebrate your love your way. From vintage romance to urban chic, we tailor the design details to fit your expectations and shape your special day in Cedar Rapids.
Above all, we strive to make this venue worthy of your love, laughter, joyful tears and memories that will last a lifetime.
Wedding FAQ'sMaybe after dancing the night away you need a late night snack. Or perhaps you’re looking for an elegant yet comfortable atmosphere to open gifts – why not add a delicious treat? We have what no one else in the Cedar Rapids area does: thoughtful extras that make your wedding truly one-of a-kind.
Wedding Experts
With decades of experience and a dedication to making each and every event shine, our wedding planning professionals are your trusted source of advice and assistance before, during and after the big day.
The night was one I will never forget
Mary with Hotel Kirkwood made my wedding dreams come true. She listened to every idea I had and made it come alive. One of the main things that sold us on HK (besides the GORGEOUS) venue, was that they set up and tore down everything for us. I was stress free knowing everything was in Mary's hands. The day before the wedding we brought her all of our decorations, some in which we had no idea where it would look best or would even work. I remember on the wedding night looking around and my eyes catching those little items that she made look even more perfect than I could have ever imagined. The food was amazing, the service was prompt, and the night was one I will never forget thanks to Hotel Kirkwood.
We are so happy with the way everything turned out
We had our wedding reception at Kirkwood and they really are top notch. The hospitality was unlike anything I have ever experienced-it felt like a five star hotel. The staff was accommodating to our needs as well as all of our guest. Holly was absolutely wonderful to work with and was very professional through the whole process making it easier to plan a wedding. The food was phenomenal and so was the cake which was all prepared by their culinary staff. We are so happy with the way everything turned and would recommend Kirkwood to anyone either for their wedding our just to stay the night!
I highly recommend the Kirkwood Hotel for your wedding!
Holly Webster and the staff at the Kirkwood Hotel were absolutely the best to work with!!! We were expertly guided through all the planning details, and throughout the wedding day itself. It was such a worry free/hassle free experience, as all details were taken care of and we could just enjoy the day! We didn’t have to stress about setting up or tearing down, unlike so many other venues. We were also told by numerous guests that the food served was the best wedding food they had ever had! Without hesitation, I highly recommend the Kirkwood Hotel for your wedding! We are so thankful for their expertise and efficiency. If you choose them, I know you will feel the same!