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Stories & Planning Notes

Insights on planning a wedding in Iowa, venue guides for couples across the region, and stories from the estate.

Aerial view of the Verona Fields meadow and estate in Tipton, Iowa

Planning

How Far in Advance Should You Book Your Wedding Venue in Iowa?

If you've just gotten engaged, 'when do we book the venue?' is probably the first real planning question you're facing, and it's a bigger deal in Iowa's wedding market than a lot of couples expect.

July 27, 20266 min read

Aerial view of Verona Fields estate and surrounding countryside near Tipton, Iowa

Venue Guide

Wedding Venues Near Cedar Rapids, Iowa City & the Quad Cities: Why Couples Are Discovering Tipton

When couples in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, or the Quad Cities start searching for a wedding venue, they usually search their own city first. But some of the most-loved venues in eastern Iowa aren't inside any of those cities at all.

July 27, 20266 min read