The Laramar Ballroom
Wedding venue in Fort Dodge, Iowa
About The Laramar Ballroom
The Laramar Ballroom is an event center and wedding venue in historic downtown Fort Dodge, housed in a building built in 1904 as the Fort Dodge Armory. The two-story brick venue includes a wraparound balcony, a main-floor cocktail lounge, a 20-by-30-foot stage, and a speakeasy lounge. Its event space is suited to wedding ceremonies and receptions as well as concerts and corporate events. The venue offers all-inclusive-style rentals, full lighting and sound, a staffed bar, craft cocktails on request, DJ services, a wedding coordinator, a bridal suite, decor and linens, and optional decor rental and setup. The venue states that it can comfortably seat more than 350 people and is fully handicap accessible.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 350 guests
- Setting
- Indoor
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Not listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach The Laramar Ballroom
- Website: thelaramar.com
- Phone: (515) 206-8080
- Address: 710 1st Avenue North
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