Outdoor wedding ceremony, The Gateway Hotel & Conference Center

Wedding Venue in Ames

Celebrate Your Perfect Day in Our Elegant Function Space

It’s one of the most important days of your life – and at Gateway Hotel and Conference Center, we’re committed to making your wedding day as special and unique as your love. 

Choose from over 17,000 square feet of venue space, including two elegant ballrooms and a beautiful outdoor patio with a stunning, 40-foot waterfall. Delight your attendees with a carefully crafted menu featuring personalized catering options. And rest assured that our dedicated planning staff will ensure a flawless occasion; no detail is overlooked.

Your wedding guests will appreciate our convenient Ames location, near Iowa State University and a short drive from Des Moines. Those staying with us can take advantage of hotel amenities including free Wi-Fi, an indoor pool, a sauna and great dining at the IowaStater Restaurant.

We can’t wait to make your dreams come true.