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

Description

Basic package

What’s included
  • 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

Description

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.

What’s 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

Description

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.

What’s 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
  • *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

The Port menu options


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  • Wonderful

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    Vlad and K.Dec 19, 2022

    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.