Palmer House Stable
Wedding venue in Solon, Iowa

About Palmer House Stable
Palmer House Stable is a restored 1838 stone-and-timber stable in downtown Solon, with indoor event areas and an outdoor terrace for ceremonies and receptions. Couples can hold ceremonies indoors or outdoors, use the terrace for cocktails, dining, dancing and a bonfire, and continue celebrations inside in temperature-controlled spaces. Wedding formats include weekday events, Sunday afternoons, and extended Thursday–Friday, Saturday–Sunday, and three-day weekend celebrations. The venue describes an ideal guest list of 40–150; ceremony seating is listed for up to 150 indoors and 180 outdoors, while reception seating is listed as 20–150 indoors and 156 outdoors. Included wedding items and services include tables and chairs with setup and takedown, an on-staff coordinator and attendants, tablecloths, décor, sound equipment, a microphone, and a bonfire. Couples may bring their own food, beer and wine; liquor and mixed drinks require the venue’s bar service. The Hayloft at the Stable sleeps up to eight and is available as an overnight add-on. The Literary Hotel, a separate property three minutes away, has 11 guest rooms and sleeps up to 33; wedding guests may be invited to book there.
The facts
- Guests
- 20–180 guests
- Price
- $900–$7,000
- Pricing note
- Wedding venue rental rates vary by format and season: the site lists Thursday–Friday at $5,000 ($4,500 in January and February), Saturday–Sunday at $6,000 ($5,500 in January and February), Sunday afternoon at $3,000 (one page lists $3,500, with a separate winter rate of $2,000), and a three-day weekend package at $7,000. Weekday rates are by inquiry. The Hayloft overnight add-on is listed at $375. Rates and Sunday pricing differ across pages; confirm current terms with the venue.
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach Palmer House Stable
- Website: palmerhousestable.net
- Phone: (319) 400-2908
- Address: 200 East Main Street
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