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Alta House Event Center

Wedding venue in Newton, Iowa

About Alta House Event Center

Alta House Event Center is in Newton, Iowa, on the edge of the city, about 30 minutes east of Des Moines. It hosts weddings, celebrations and corporate events, with flexible spaces for ceremonies, receptions and gatherings. The Great Room has full-length windows overlooking the Iowa landscape, a vaulted ceiling and dining capacity for 120. The Barbershop Lounge offers dining for up to 80 or can be used for cocktails; it has a full bar and can be opened to Emily’s Patio. The patio and connected upper deck provide an outdoor ceremony setting for up to 225, as well as room for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. The venue also lists a Bridal Salon apartment that sleeps six and Carl’s Cabin, which accommodates up to six and has a full bath, kitchenette, deck and fire-pit patio. An open catering policy allows couples to bring their own caterer, subject to the venue’s insurance or licensing requirements. Event packages include use of the décor Borrow Closet; coordinators manage vendors and set up venue décor on the wedding day. The venue also advertises a 12-passenger van with driver, custom lighting, audiovisual equipment and free Wi-Fi.

The facts

Guests
Up to 225 guests
Price
$3,000–$6,000
Pricing note
One-day wedding package rates vary by season, day of week and availability: $3,000–$6,000 during peak season (April 16–November 15) and $3,000–$5,000 off-peak (November 16–April 15). The page also lists hourly rental at $200–$600 per hour, discounted multi-day rates, and promotional packages with separate date terms.
Setting
Indoor & outdoor
Kind of place
Industrial
Last updated
October 2026

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On the big wedding guides

  • Listed on WeddingWire (checked October 2026)
  • Listed on Zola (checked October 2026)

How to reach Alta House Event Center

  • Website: altahouse.com
  • Phone: (641) 792-2582
  • Address: 1600 East 36th Street South

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