Your Memories All Start Here
Rustic Boutique Wedding Venue & Our Own Boutique Literary Hotel
Do it all at 1 Place!
Overnight Accommodations | Rehearsal Dinner
Wedding Ceremony | Reception | Sunday Brunch & Goodbyes
At The Palmer House Stable you will see that our 11 years of combined experience with over 354 weddings sets us apart from the rest of the venues in Eastern Iowa.
What You’ll Love:
Venue rental rates range from $900-$8,500.
Catering options from $12 - $45 (Average $17) or choose your own.
Bring beer and wine.
Affordable Mixed Drink bar options.
3-minute walk to The Literary Hotel.
Plenty of Decor items included.
Outdoor & Indoor ceremony options.
Receptions outdoors music, dancing and bonfire.
Some receptions can go until the following day 11am
… And so much more
Choose From Indoor + Outdoor Ceremony Options
Plan "A" Outdoors on our front terrace up to 180
Plan "B" Inside 150 capacity. We study the weather the day before and
determine Plan A or Plan B and the bride decides.
Included In all our weddings……......................✓the boxes
Tables and Black Wood Cross Back Chairs ................Included ✓
2 Farmhouse Tables & 2 Sweetheart Table.................Included ✓
White tablecloths…......................................................Included ✓
Bonfire for S’Mores.......................................................Included ✓
Day of attendant...........................................................Included ✓
*Live edge wood centerpieces, Candle lanterns,
2 Arbors, Floral Accents, Vases and So Much More......Included ✓
2025 2026 Rental Rates
Friday $4500 (Includes Thursday 9am access)
Prime Friday $5500 (May/June, Sept/Oct)
Winter Friday $3500 (Jan/Feb)
Saturday $5000.
(Sat. 9am to 11am Sunday (26 hours) no having to stop and pack up!)
Prime Saturday $6000 (May/June, Sept/Oct)
Winter Saturday $4500 (Jan/Feb)
Add: Overnight stays in the rustic 2 story Hayloft $475.00 per night.
Sunday Wedding $3000
Prime Sunday $3500 (May/June, Sept/Oct)
Winter Sunday $2500 (Jan/Feb)
100-150 guests add $500
Destination Wedding at The Stable $8500
Thursday 9am, Friday, Saturday, to Sunday 11am over 75 hours.
4 days & 3 nights in the HAY LOFT SUITE
You get a set of keys come and go as you wish!
Invite your friends and family to book rooms Thursday, Friday & Saturday nights.
at The LITERARY Hotel……. More the merrier!
Weekday Wedding Monday -Thursday
Up to 50 guests $900 50-100 guests $1500
5 hours (Amount of time can be extended)
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We can’t wait to start planning!
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Lodging
Historic 1838 Hay Loft
Historic 1838 Hay Loft
Historic 1838 Hay Loft
The Hay Loft has a 2-story master bedroom, 2 bathrooms and sleeps up to 8 guests. The Hay Loft is exclusively available to our wedding couples, their family and guests that have an event at our Palmer House Stable.
The Literary Hotel
Historic 1838 Hay Loft
Historic 1838 Hay Loft
Less than a block away from The Palmer House Stable sits the recently revived Literary Hotel. With 11 guest rooms and unique industrial design, your loved ones will be comfortable and rested when they stay at The Literary Hotel.
Capacity
Reception Seating | 184 guests (ideally 150)
Terrace Reception Seating | 156 guests
Ceremony Seating | Indoor: 140 guests | Outdoor: 225 guests