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.

The Friedhof building is currently celebrating its centennial anniversary! This building boasts historic beauty around every corner, and has been maintained to retain its classic, and original charm. Theodore Friedhof, the buildings’ namesake, constructed the structure to serve Columbus as a dry goods retailer in 1918. The craft of architecture and carpentry in construction during that particular era was bar none the best in quality, and style. The renovation and restoration of this space was performed with care to pay homage to the integrity of the style with this particular vintage of building.

The perfect venue for weddings, receptions and rehersal dinners. The Hotel Hartington was built in 1917 and completely restored in 2018. The Hotel has a beautiful Speakeasy Bar, Historic Ballroom as well as 17 hotel rooms including a Bridal Suite that offers a dedicated space for the bride and bridal party to prepare for the special day.

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.

If you have rural roots, or just like Vintage Rustic, you'll love SVE! Small and family-run, this picturesque place is just what you ordered for the best wedding pictures! You and your guests will have access to fountains, waterfalls, ponds and gazebos, not to mention vineyards to make memories inspired by nature.

For celebrating new beginnings, nothing compares to Tiburon Golf Club. Brides, Grooms and their Families from near and far already have chosen Tiburon Golf Club as the site for these most important events. The professional event staff at Tiburon Golf Club understands the importance of this day and we pride ourselves on our ability to listen to what you envision and to turn your dream into your most memorable reality.