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Pricing information

Reception
$2,000 starting price
Ceremony
$750 starting price
Reception
$2,000 starting price
Ceremony
$750 starting price

About

A gorgeous historic venue based in the heart of downtown Pella, Iowa. The Pella Opera House has two indoor event spaces to host any wedding event, including a bridal shower, ceremony, engagement party, reception, or rehearsal dinner. The Pella Opera House is one of the most treasured wedding venues for couples in central Iowa...it's beautiful historic charm is the perfect backdrop to any wedding day & very affordable too.

Facilities and Capacity
An elegant and unique ceremony and reception venue, the Pella Opera House has a beautiful historic theatre that can seat more than 320 guests while the newly renovated and intimate Great Hall can accommodate up to 250 seated guests. The space and parking are also wheelchair accessible. With classic architecture and a romantic ambiance, the vintage space is located in the heart of downtown Pella and it truly combines history with modern elegance.

Services Offered
The Pella Opera House includes a wedding facility coordinator to assist you with all of your wedding vendor questions and day-of coordination needs. Moreover, couples are provided with 12 hours of rental time on the day of the event, which allows them an ample amount of time to set up and clean up. They are also given the opportunity to decorate the day before their event. For the bridal party, the Pella Opera House provides a raised head table, as well as a newly renovated bridal suite to get ready. Rental of the theatre and the Great Hall also includes:

  • Setup and breakdown
  • White table linens
  • China, silverware, glassware, barware
  • Built-in dance floor
  • Piano and organ rental
  • Wireless Internet

Additional Services
Renters are able to choose any licensed caterer for their event. If you need any suggestions, we are always happy to share information on potential caterers in and around our area that have been to our venue. We also hold a liquor license and can work with you to design an alcohol package that works with your budget as all alcohol must be purchased through us. Finally, we also provide a wedding facility coordinator to help you on the day of decorating and the day of the wedding as part of our wedding rental package!

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$2,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$750

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$750

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Wheelchair Access
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Reviews of Pella Opera House

4.4 out of 5 rating
4.4 out of 5 rating
8 Reviews
88% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.4 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.3 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.4 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.5 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.4 out of 5 rating
Libby
Libby Sent on 10/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing staff

They helped me out so much with planning, the day before, and on the day. Anne & Megan were fantastic helps. I believe her name is Cindy (hope thats right) helped out so much with the music and other things. Thank you so much. Everything was gorgeous and a perfect place to get married. Especially being able to have both reception and ceremony there. I also loved taking all our pictures out side the venue.
Noelle
Noelle Sent on 05/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding venue

They made for sure my day was perfect. The event coordinator wanted nothing but my dream fairy tale! The staff was amazing and responsive. Beautiful day!
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Alison Sent on 10/20/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Beth the manager at the Opera House was the best help to me as a bride. She calmed any concerns and took on all the responsibility of the evening. The venue is beautiful and historic which was perfect for our elegant evening. I had a lot of questions and ideas and Beth was great at brainstorming and being patient with me. I could not have asked for a better evening. It was even better than any of my hopes and dreams.
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Pella Opera House frequently asked questions

Pella Opera House includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at Pella Opera House includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
The space offered by Pella Opera House for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
Pella Opera House offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Pella Opera House offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Pella Opera House offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
Pella Opera House offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Pella Opera House is recommended by 88% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.4 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.5 in value, 4.4 in quality of service, 4.4 in flexibility, 4.4 in professionalism and 4.3 in average response time.

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