Important moments in life call for memorable settings. Lauritzen Gardens offers a variety of stunning indoor facilities and ever-changing outdoor settings that celebrate the brilliance and elegance of nature and combine to create an incredibly vivid experience. Our beautiful gardens and rooms are available for weddings, receptions, cocktail hours, engagement/prenuptial dinners, rehearsal dinners, and bridal showers, ranging from the intimate to the elaborate. Choose the perfect space or combination of spaces for your utterly unforgettable event. Abraham Catering is our exclusive caterer and offers inspired menu selections for your food and beverage needs. Don't need a venue? Lush, romantic backdrops for engagement and wedding photography may be found throughout the garden. Sessions can be done during regular business hours, or private sessions may be booked after hours for $125.

Designed as a blank canvas, to create the wedding of your dreams. Your Day, Your Vision, Your Way. At The Fountains Ballroom, we are dedicated to designing an entire wedding experience. What inspires you? In the end, it comes down to you and what you want as a couple. In addition to providing an unique and beautiful setting to say “I do…", our services are combined to create your own wedding day.

The former Elk’s building was built in the colonial-revival style of architecture. Wide porches, supported by large columns, extend along the entire front of the building, with the upper balcony extending over the entrance in artistic architectural detail. On October 21, 1900, the cornerstone was laid for Lodge No. 531, B.P.O.E. on the north side of Bayliss Park in the heart of Council Bluffs. The inside of the building is furnished in classic Victorian style with rich burgundy and green hues. The original cigar stand and bundle counter is located immediately to the right of the front entrance. The grand oak stairway curves to the right and to the left and draws you up to the second-floor reception area and a ballroom that features a hard maple floor and mahogany-paneled walls. The second floor balcony provides guests with a breathtaking view of Bayliss Park and its beautiful fountain.

Falconwood Park sits on over 200 acres of shaded green space with 3 venues and over a dozen ceremony sites. There are also pavilions, outdoor patios, and fire-pits to gather around. Plus, a playground for the kids and lawn games galore. After exchanging vows in a wooded glen or wide-open green space, retire with your loved ones a 6,000-square-foot lodge for dinner and dancing. The two indoor venues have exposed wood beams and hand-crafted chandeliers. Each indoor venue comes with a bridal suite, a bar with a liquor license, and a fully equipped kitchen welcome to outside caterers. For your ease and convenience, reception tables and chairs, expert staff, and bartenders are all included in your rental. Onsite glamping cabins are available for your morning or overnight needs. Packages can range from ceremony only to a full experience with ceremony, reception, and glamping. The venue invites you to get in touch and learn how you can create your magical day in this beautiful space.

Looking for character and charm? Our building is a staple in Omaha, first built in 1887 as the Bemis Brothers bag company. More than a century ago, the Ballroom was a loading dock for the Bemis company. The wood floors danced on are original to the space. Today, it's an Omaha Landmark and on the national register of historic places. Turn your wedding day into a weekend event. Our Ballroom is surrounded by hotels, restaurants, and dance clubs. Begin the day at our neighboring salon and spa and follow it with photos of the surrounding natural brick backdrops. Choose from a number of outdoor ceremony options or say “I Do” in our temperature-controlled ballroom.

Your dream wedding awaits at the Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District. With its sleek design, prime location, and world-class amenities, our hotel is the ideal venue to host your special day. Say "I do" in one of our luxurious ballrooms, then retire to your newlywed suite for a night of romance. Our expert team will work with you to create a personalized wedding experience that exceeds your expectations.