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Located in the heart of central Iowa, just a short drive from Ames, Des Moines and Fort Dodge, The 1868 Farmhouse is the dream wedding venue you've been searching for.
There's a reason we've been voted Central Iowa's Best Outdoor Wedding Venue three years in a row! Our wedding rentals and pricing are straight-forward, meaning you won’t be nickel and dime’d throughout the planning process. In addition to multiple days of access to the venue, all wedding rentals include:
- Access to massive inventory of wedding and event decor
- In-House Venue AND Wedding Coordinator
- Two Spacious Getting Ready Suites
- Overnight Accommodations
- Multiple ceremony locations, including indoor and outdoor
- Customized layout planning
- Cleanup, setup and teardown
The 1868 Farmhouse is more than just a wedding and event venue.
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Most couples spend over a year planning their dream wedding, so why limit the actual celebration to just one day? When you book your wedding at The 1868 Farmhouse, you are guaranteed a two- or three-day rental to ensure ample time for setting up, rehearsing your wedding ceremony, hosting a welcome party and/or wedding rehearsal dinner, getting ready for your wedding day and of course, dancing the night away with your new spouse!
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If you are looking for an amazing, stress-free wedding experience, you've found the perfect wedding venue in central Iowa.
As a family-owned and operated wedding venue, when you book your wedding at The 1868 Farmhouse, you're not just a client; you become a cherished member of our extended family. We're dedicated to making your wedding weekend as warm, welcoming and memorable as possible. Your happiness is our top priority, and we'll go above and beyond to ensure you feel like part of our family throughout your entire wedding planning journey.
You know those annoyingly optimistic people who claim they just, “looove LOVE”? Well hey—it’s us! And we’re about to become the best of friends.
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