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Weddings & Social Events

Imagine exchanging vows in an intimate garden bordered by a tranquil waterfall garden or sharing your first dance as husband and wife on an exquisite starlit terrace. For more than 30 years, Gateway Hotel has been making dreams come true by planning and hosting unforgettable weddings and receptions in breathtaking, natural surroundings.

As a complete hotel and banquet facility, our experienced staff can assist with:

  • Wedding ceremonies and receptions
  • Overnight guest accommodations
  • Anniversaries
  • Engagement parties
  • Bridal showers and luncheons
  • Rehearsal dinners
  • Gift-opening brunches

 

Contact Wedding Coordinator Betsy Happe at (515) 268-2204 or request more information and let her create a day that will exceed even your highest expectations. 

Gateway's Wedding Blog

Learn more about wedding receptions, ceremonies and social events at Gateway Hotel and Conference Center. Visit Gateway's wedding blog to read featured stories, vendor recommendations, and photos from couples who shared their happy day at Gateway Hotel.

Click here to read all blog entries.

Recent Blog Posts


Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:15:39 -0500

Guess what? Due to popular demand, we’re able to extend our favorite wedding promotion! Yay! As with all good things, this does end. But not until December 31! Be sure to give Betsy a call at 515-268-2204 and save your date.

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:17:04 -0500

Thanks very much to Brian Garman Photography for sharing these photos of the Sheeley-Gurwell wedding. He took some great pictures of the Prairie Ballroom, table setup and the Garden Terrace.

Mon, 09 May 2011 21:14:41 -0500

First things first. We’re so excited that this weekend will mark the first weddings of the 2011 season! We can’t wait to see how each of our couples make the space their own (and hopefully we have some fabulous new pics to share soon). Now… the news. We have a new wedding special! Book any [...]

Room Setup


Gateway's versatile banquet space can accommodate groups ranging in size from an intimate gathering for 20 to a large celebration for 400.

The Prairie Ballroom, the Garden Room and the outdoor Waterfall Garden Patio are the most popular wedding spaces. Our in-house wedding coordinator can assist with choosing the perfect space for each group. For additional information, download a map of the facility or the setup and capacity charts.
 

Map & Setup Chart


Special Offers

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Reduced Rental for Friday and Sunday Dates

Book any available Friday or Sunday in 2012 and receive 20% off the banquet space rental. Contact Betsy at 515-268-2204 for additional information.



We are proud to announce that Gateway Hotel has been rated by local brides and voted The Knot Best of Weddings 2011 Pick.