Friday-Sunday Inclusions

Say 'I Do' at Palmer House Stable!

Iowa’s #1 Historic Rustic Boutique Wedding Venue

& Our Own 11 room Boutique Hotel “The Literary Hotel”

What We Include

“OPEN Vendor” policy you choose the vendors and can purchase all the Beer & Wine.
We set up and take down tables and chairs that we provide.
Outdoor Terrace for Ceremony & Reception w/string lights music for dancing.
Reception Attendant: assists guests with special needs, plated dinners to limited mobility guests, general bride assistance, table clearing, rest room tidy up, cleanliness & restock, disposal of garbage, table, and chair stacking.
Exclusive Literary Hotel accommodation for guests, walkable from the Stable.
Buffet Serving Tables and cocktail tables.
Front terrace Bonfire & Red Adirondack chairs.
ADA accessible building and 4 restrooms.
Prep Kitchen-refrigerator, range oven, freezer, microwave.
Air Conditioned and gas Forced Air Heat.
Large Galvanized metal farm tubs (3) on stands with wheels for can beer, pop, and water bottles.
Smaller Galvanized metal farm tub (1) for wine bottles.
Ample curbside parking and Handicap.

Electronics on hand for your use: (No Charge)

Decorating Accessories on hand for your use: (No Charge)

Pet Friendly

We are dog lovers too!

So of course, your dog is welcome at Palmer House Stable.

“Getting Ready” Haylofts

Get ready for your big day in our rustic “Get Ready” Hayloft Suites

featuring floor length mirrors, lounge chairs, schedule hair and makeup comes to you.

Optional overnight stay available sleeps up to 8.

Beer & Wine

You are allowed to bring your own beer and wine provided you have

“General Liability” and “Special Events Liquor Liability” Insurance and

provide a Certificate of Insurance listing my entities as Additional Insured.

Liquor and signature drinks require our Iowa Bar Service “open or cash bar”. Inquire

How to Book Rooms at the Literary Hotel

We offer 11 guest rooms, sleeping 33 guests of many different sizes and configurations.

Our specialty rooms are 206 Wedding Suite (featuring a soaking tub),

207 Queen Bunk room (sleeps 6), King singles and Queen Doubles.

We will book your guests in the rooms that you choose.

Less Stress for you!

Call the Front Desk: 319.624.2000 or Al: 319.508.8193 to book direct!

Note: We need to operate on a first-come, first-served basis, due to the volume of

requests we receive. Meaning that we cannot hold your date and you should not

assume your date will be available if you hesitate too long to book your date.

Please contact us for updates on availability.

Options to consider.

Add an Overnight stay in the rustic 2 story Hayloft $500.00 per night.
Uplighting accent the stone walls inside and out.
White dinner plates, Glass tumblers, Stemless Champagne Glasses, Moscow Mule Copper Cups. Silverware dinner fork, salad fork, spoon, and knife. 130 guests or less.
Pop Up white 10’ x 20’ Tent.