Welcome to Iris Aisle

First, thank you for finding your way here.

Whether you arrived through a friend, a quiet late night search, or simply followed a feeling, we’re honored you’re here. Iris Aisle is not a traditional wedding venue. It is a space for couples who want something more grounded. More intentional. More true to themselves. A place where the day unfolds naturally. Where nothing feels rushed or forced. Where nature is not a backdrop but part of the experience itself.

Who Iris Aisle Is For

Iris Aisle tends to resonate most with couples who feel at ease in real nature.

Not curated landscapes or controlled environments, but the kind where the wind moves through the trees, the ground beneath your feet is earth, and the experience feels alive.

Couples who have camped. Who have sat by fires. Who don’t mind a breeze, shifting temperatures, or the quiet unpredictability that comes with being outdoors.

Those who:

value intimacy over spectacle
feel more comfortable outdoors than inside traditional venues
appreciate spaces that are real, not manufactured
prefer trees, sky, and open air over ballrooms and concrete
want the freedom to create a day that feels entirely their own

Iris Aisle is not designed to replicate nature. It exists within it.

For the right couples, this isn’t a compromise. It’s the reason they choose it.

Our Philosophy

We believe weddings do not need to be large to be meaningful.

When you remove pressure, timelines, and expectations that don’t belong to you, something else appears: presence. At Iris Aisle, couples create days that feel like themselves.

Barefoot or dressed in silk.
With ten guests or seventy-five.
Simple or layered with ritual.

There is no one way to do this here.

Learn more about our Venue and Grounds here at Iris Aisle:

 

In a Nutshell

Iris Aisle is a Victorian style conservatory tucked within a cedar grove in Winterset, Iowa.

Our space accommodates up to 75 total guests, allowing for intimate gatherings surrounded by glass, trees, and open sky.

Couples often:

marry inside the conservatory beneath the glass ceiling

celebrate outdoors under the cedar trees

share meals under the lean-to or open sky

dance beneath string lights as the evening settles

This is your day. We provide the space. You shape what happens within it.

Unlike traditional venues, we do not dictate vendors, timelines, or design.
You are free to create something that feels entirely your own.

Think of Iris Aisle as a vacation rental or like renting a pavilion at a state park; you take care of setup and cleanup. We want you to focus on simplicity, the beauty of nature all around this magical space, and being present with the people you love. If something should arise where you need us, we are just a phone call away.

Availability

Elopements and Micro Weddings available all year around (not larger packages). Larger Packages Available May- December

Weekday, Sunday, and full weekend openings available upon request.

An in-person tour is required before booking (except for elopements and micro weddings).

2026

January *

All Saturdays booked.
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February *

All Saturdays booked.
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March *

All Saturdays booked.
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April *

All Saturdays booked.
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May

All Saturdays booked.
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June

All Saturdays booked.
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July

11, 18, 25

August

1, 8

September

All Saturdays booked.
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October

All Saturdays booked.
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November

21

December

5, 19

2027

January *

2, 16, 23, 30

February *

6, 13, 20, 27

March *

6, 13, 20, 27

April *

3, 10, 17

May

1, 8, 22

June

All Saturdays booked.
Inquire for weekday/Sunday availability.

July

3, 10, 17, 24

August

7, 14, 21

September

4, 11, 18, 25

October

9, 16, 23, 30

November

6, 20

December

4, 18

My husband and I had a micro wedding at Iris Aisle and it was the most amazing experience, beautiful setting. No decor is needed because the conservatory and amazing outdoors scenery is enough to make your day magical. Raelyn also did our photos and they are amazing and will be difficult to chose favorites because they were all fantastic! ❤ Much love to Iris Aisle and 110% would recommend!
— Mallory M.

Available Packages

  • Elopement or Vow Renewal

    Monday - Thursday availability.

    10 guests (not including couple + officiant)

    • Add up to 10 additional guests available to add-on at $85/person.

    • Upgrade to a larger package for more than 20 total guests.

    Reserved grounds for 2 hours:

    • 30 minutes for setup/getting ready

    • 1 hour for elopement rental

    • 30 minutes for teardown/cleanup.

    • additional rental hours available to add-on

    Includes up to 1 hour of photography by Raelyn Ramey (and online gallery with edited images)

    Includes white resin chairs for guest seating.

    $1,500

  • Micro Wedding

    Monday - Friday & Sunday availability.

    40 guests (not including couple + officiant)

    • No additional guests - upgrade to a larger package for up to 75 guests.

    Reserved grounds for 3 hours:

    • 30 minutes for setup/getting ready

    • 2 hours for micro wedding rental

    • 30 minutes for teardown/cleanup

    • additional rental hours available to add-on

    Includes white resin chairs for guest seating.

    $3,000

  • Micro Wedding + Photography

    Monday - Friday and Saturday/Sunday availability.

    40 guests (not including couple + officiant).

    • No additional guests - upgrade to a larger package for up to 75 guests.

    Reserved grounds for 3 hours:

    • 30 minutes for setup/getting ready

    • 2 hours for micro wedding rental

    • 30 minutes for teardown/cleanup.

    • additional rental hours available to add-on

    Includes up to 2 hours of photography by Raelyn Ramey (and online gallery with edited images)

    Includes white resin chairs for guest seating.

    $4,000

  • Blue Iris

    Monday - Friday and Saturday/Sunday availability.

    75 guests (including couple + officiant)

    Reserved grounds for 5 hours:

    setup and cleanup must occur within 5 hour rental window, not before/after

    additional rental hours available to add-on

    Includes use of Couple’s Cabin and Lotus Bell Tent for getting ready/storing personal belongings during rental

    overnight stay available to add-on

    Includes white resin chairs and farm tables for guest seating.

    Includes up to 2 walkthroughs for planning

    $5,500

    Optional: Add photography by Alyssa Leicht for $600 per hour

  • Wild Iris

    Monday - Friday and Saturday/Sunday availability.

    75 guests (including couple + officiant)

    Reserved grounds from 9am-10pm

    teardown/cleanup done by 11:59pm

    Includes use of Couple’s Cabin and Lotus Bell Tent for getting ready/storing personal belongings during rental

    overnight stay available to add-on

    Includes white resin chairs and farm tables for guest seating.

    Includes up to 3 walkthroughs for planning

    $7,000

    Optional: Add photography by Alyssa Leicht for $600 per hour

  • The Iris

    Friday - Sunday availability.

    75 guests (including couple + officiant)

    Reserved grounds Friday through Sunday

    reservation begins 3:00pm Friday for setup and rehearsal

    all day Saturday reserved for your wedding (quiet time begins at 10pm)

    teardown/cleanup done by 12:00pm Sunday

    Includes Couple’s Cabin and Lotus Bell Tent and 10 dry camping spots (bring your own tent) for you and your loved ones to stay in for the weekend (and for getting ready and storing personal belongings during your event)

    Includes white resin chairs and farm tables for guest seating.

    Includes up to 3 walkthroughs for planning

    $8,500

    Optional: Add photography by Alyssa Leicht for $600 per hour

Overnight Stays

Stay overnight at Iris Aisle in our Couple’s Cabin or our newest cabin. Overnight stays are available to add-on to most wedding packages, pending availability. If you’re already booked with us for your wedding, please do not book an overnight stay via Airbnb. Just reach out and we can help you add your overnight stay onto your booking!

Not getting married at Iris Aisle, but want to stay overnight for a little getaway? You can find standalone overnight stays on Airbnb.

 

The Couple’s Cabin

A perfect spot to get ready, be able to enjoy the property all to yourselves after your wedding day, or as an anniversary celebration.

*included for day use in Blue Iris, Wild Iris and The Iris

 

Our Newest Cabin

Nestled in the back corner of our cedar grove you’ll find our newest built cabin in it’s A-style pitched roof. Inside is decorated with a mid century vibe including green walls + disco balls.

*included for day use in Blue Iris, Wild Iris and The Iris

What Makes Iris Aisle Different

• You have full creative freedom
• The conservatory and cedar grove create a naturally immersive environment
• Overnight stays are available
• No required vendors
• No required timeline structure
• Nature is fully integrated into the experience

This is not a ballroom.
This is not a production.

This is something quieter and more personal.

FAQs

 
  • Check out all our packages here.

  • Yes you can! If you’ve already booked and want to add hours after booking, reach out and we’ll help you out. If you have a quote from us and haven’t booked yet, you can add hours by selecting them in your quote page. $650/hr.

  • You can! 1.5 hour rentals are available Monday-Thursday (just rehearsal) $150, or 3 hour rentals are available Monday-Friday (time to have a rehearsal and cater in a dinner for guests) $300. Reminder: we don’t provide catering services!

  • Yes! Event liability insurance is required for any event lasting more than one hour. You can purchase event insurance through your preferred insurance company. We also recommend www.eventsured.com as another option. Note: We do not accept insurance from wedsafe.com.

    You must choose the option to allow alcohol at your event, even if you don’t drink. We all know one guest will show up with something! Insurance must be paid in full with a copy of the policy sent to us at least 10 days prior to your wedding date, but we recommend taking care if it ASAP to get it out of the way.

  • A 50% retainer will be due at the time of booking to reserve your date. Once paid, the booking fee is applied to your total package price, and is non-refundable. The remaining half of your balance is due one month before your wedding date. You may make smaller payments toward your balance until that one month date, if you like. Once all fees are paid, they are non-refundable.

  • Yes! The grounds and Conservatory are included in all of our bookings. You’re not limited to just the Conservatory for your ceremony or reception. If you feel like creating a special place in our woods, please do. The possibilities are endless around here and we have many beautiful nooks around the property to host a ceremony and reception. Please reach out to us if you’d like to book the cabins during your event.

  • We currently have two cabins on the property with air conditioning and heat which make it great for getting ready and detail photos.

    The cabins are both already included for use during your reservation when purchasing the The Iris, Wild Iris, or Blue Iris packages. If you’re booking another package, you can add on use of the cabins during your reservation a la carte for a fee of $100/ each.

    Both cabins can also be booked for an overnight stay depending on availability and each sleep 2 maximum overnight guests.

    View our listing on Airbnb for information. If you’re booked with us for your wedding, please DO NOT book your overnight stay through Airbnb, reach out to us directly instead and we’ll add it to your booking.

  • Yes, to a point. We have heaters available for the winter, and fans/vents for warmer summer weather. All the windows open as well to allow for good airflow.

    The Conservatory is a greenhouse (yay plant babies!), so it will be warmer inside during certain points of the day. In the hotter months, we recommend early morning or evening ceremonies/celebrations to avoid getting too warm. (If you ask us, those times make for the most perfect lighting inside anyways.

  • Absolutely. We love to see how our guests customize our beautiful space. All alterations need to be discussed with and approved by us before your event. Please review your contract for a list of decorations we do and don’t allow, and reach out to us with any questions!

  • Yes! We have one ADA-compliant bathroom with a shower and one non ADA compliant bathroom available for you and your guests inside the Conservatory.

  • The maximum legal amount of guests we are allowed for our space is 75 people for our three larger packages. This includes wedding couple + party, children and all vendors staying on the property for your wedding day. This number is set by the fire marshall and we cannot go over 75 persons for any event.

    Our onsite parking area can accommodate about 35 vehicles, so we recommend carpooling to ensure parking is available for all your guests.

  • Of course! Children must ALWAYS be accompanied by an adult. All guests, regardless of age, are asked to respect the natural elements of our space. Please stay on the paths, and do not pick anything unless agreed upon beforehand.

  • Dogs are welcome on the property as long as they remain on a leash at all times, and are cleaned up after. We recommend having someone designated to watch after them.

    Dogs are permitted inside the Conservatory only when participating in the ceremony. Otherwise, please keep them outside. Dogs must be kenneled inside the cabin.

    Note: We do have chickens fenced off from the venue area, and our cat who roams around the property, just in case this is an issue for your pet. You are entirely responsible for the behavior of your pet.

    If you want to bring any other kind of animal, reach out to us first!

  • You may have beer and wine on the property, or you can hire an outside vendor like a mobile cocktail bar. Otherwise, no bottled liquor is allowed on the property.

  • It’s totally up to you! While we don’t have a prep kitchen, you are welcome to hire a small catering business, food trucks, or have a potluck!

  • Although we can certainly accommodate a DJ outside, it is not necessary. We have a bluetooth Bose system in the conservatory you are welcome to use. We also have a portable party speaker with mic for outside. Remember, keep things simple!

How Booking Works:

Step 1 — Inquire
Step 2 — Schedule a tour (required for larger packages)
Step 3 — Choose your package
Step 4 — Pay 50% retainer to reserve your date
Step 5 — Begin planning your day ( includes extra tours or video tours) Use our curated planning guide.

Dates are reserved on a first-come basis.

Raelyn made our woodland wedding dreams come true — her photography and editing skills are unmatched and we could not be happier with the magic that she created for us! Thank you, Raelyn and Iris Aisle!
— Liz Y.