The Brenton Arboretum
Wedding venue in Dallas Center, Iowa
About The Brenton Arboretum
Set across rolling hills, prairie, ponds, streams and tree collections, The Brenton Arboretum offers outdoor settings and indoor space for wedding ceremonies and receptions. The open-air Pavilion sits on a hill with panoramic views, roll-down screens and a limestone fireplace; picnic tables and benches seat 50, or the space can accommodate 80 or more with rented chairs. The Vista Room and Terrace provide a climate-controlled indoor option with views across the grounds, a partial kitchenette, tablesettings for up to 40, and seating for 24 to 40 with venue chairs or up to 75 with rented chairs. Couples can also inquire about other outdoor locations, including Overlook Point, the amphitheater, the Labyrinth, prairie and Eddy Woods. Wedding packages are offered for groups up to 300, with options for elopements; couples should contact the rental coordinator for current rates and availability. Venue tours require an appointment.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 300 guests
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Kind of place
- Garden · Park
- 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 The Brenton Arboretum
- Website: thebrentonarboretum.org
- Phone: (515) 992-4211
- Address: 25141 260th Street
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