The Port
Packages
Guest capacity
Up to 125 seated guests
About this venue
Beautiful lake front venue in small town Panora, Iowa. We do outdoor wedding ceremonies with the capability to move inside or rent an outdoor tent with notice. Buffet style menu that is diverse and customizable. Attached to a 22 room hotel with outdoor pool. Some wedding packages include hotel stays as well.
Our event spaces
Banquet Room
A destination wedding in your backyard
Outdoor, lakefront, ceremony venue with indoor reception space. Fits up to 125 guests. In house catering and bar services available along with all seating, serving staff, bar staff, set up, take down, buffet, and small cake service.
Guest capacity
30-125 Seated
30-200 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Engagement party, After party, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
Dimmable lighting aux cord sound system In season, May - September, outdoor live music at 9 pm Indoor reception area Outdoor, lakefront ceremony Serving Staff Bar Staff Set Up Take Down Table linens Silverware Dinnerware Customizable
Room cost
Starting at $1500 for the full ceremony, set up, take down, linens, serving staff, bar, bartenders, dinnerware, silverware - at any guest count under 125.
Banquet Room
A destination wedding in your backyard
Outdoor, lakefront, ceremony venue with indoor reception space. Fits up to 125 guests. In house catering and bar services available along with all seating, serving staff, bar staff, set up, take down, buffet, and small cake service.
Guest capacity
30-125 Seated
30-200 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Engagement party, After party, Other
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
Dimmable lighting aux cord sound system In season, May - September, outdoor live music at 9 pm Indoor reception area Outdoor, lakefront ceremony Serving Staff Bar Staff Set Up Take Down Table linens Silverware Dinnerware Customizable
Room cost
Starting at $1500 for the full ceremony, set up, take down, linens, serving staff, bar, bartenders, dinnerware, silverware - at any guest count under 125.
The Port packages
Silver
30-125 guests
Peak pricing $1,500
Off-peak pricing $1,500
Basic package
- Banquet Room Space
- Set Up + Take Down
- Tables + Chairs
- Table Linens
- Dinnerware + Silverware
- Bartenders + Servers
- Bridal Room (Get Ready Space)
Gold
30-125 guests
Peak pricing $2,000
Off-peak pricing $2,000
Midlevel package *2 Hour complimentary open bar for bride, groom, parents, and wedding party. Day before ceremony in main dining room. Required 20% gratuity not included.
- Banquet Room Space
- Set Up + Take Down
- Tables + Chairs
- Table Linens
- Dinnerware + Silverware
- Bartenders + Servers
- Bridal Room (Get Ready Space)
- Honeymoon Suite - Night of Ceremony
- *Day before limited guest open bar
Platinum
Luxury Package *2 Hour complimentary open bar for bride, groom, parents, and wedding party. Day before ceremony in main dining room. Required 20% gratuity not included. *Anniversary dinner coupon is valid for 2 alcoholic drinks, 2 dinner entrees, and 1 appetizer. Valid for 1 year 6 months.
- Banquet Room Space
- Set Up + Take Down
- Tables + Chairs
- Table Linens
- Dinnerware + Silverware
- Bartenders + Servers
- Bridal Room (Get Ready Space)
- Honeymoon Suite - Night of Ceremony
- *Day before limited guest open bar
- *Anniversary Coupon
- 1 Bottle of Dom Perignon - In Suite
- $117 room block rate at hotel for guests
Available services that can be provided by The Port
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event staff
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Reviews
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1 review
Wonderful
The Port is a staple in this small community. No one else has the view or the quality of food and service. The venue is gorgeous and the staff is kind and accommodating. Everything was very smooth and stress free. I recommend this place all the time.
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