One of the only wedding venues in Central Iowa that offers a three-day package!
Creating Centuries of Memories...
Our venue is built upon memories that span more than one hundred years. As you enter our century-old barn, the craftsmanship weaves a rich story. From the hand-hewn pegged beams to the fieldstone walls crafted on site in the late 1800’s. We've made it our passion to allow this barn to continue being the center of memories made. Offering a unique space for any event, with a great location in the countryside just north of Ames.
Customized Packages
for Every Event
Our venue can host any event you're planning from a wedding, graduation, reunion, or formal. From our initial contact until the door closes on your event; our staff is committed to building a working relationship that allows you to create the memory you set out to fulfill. Our packages include personalized consultations during your planning process that aide you in customizing your event and using the Rustic Rose to its fullest potential.
The Rustic Rose Barn was not only was the most gorgeous venue for our day, but the whole team itself is absolutely spectacular! The venue itself is breathtaking, we got so many compliments on it from our guests and bridal party; we will cherish all the memories we made here! So many amazing amenities available for both Bride, Groom, and guests alike! The venue space/land is also incredibly versatile, we even held our ceremony indoors! I can’t say anything but positive thoughts about this gorgeous venue or the incredible staff! Susan, Isabella, and Ashley were so delightful to work with! They are so so passionate about what they do and it reflects greatly! Over the course of four meetings, they started to feel like family and they were so attentive to our needs. So thank you to the whole Rustic Rose Crew for making our special day the best day! 😊
With love and thanks,
-The Zwiefels!
"I 100000% recommend the Rustic Rose as a wedding venue! The staff are amazing and so sweet! They are all so helpful when things are confusing or if you need help with anything! They are one of the most reasonably priced venues we found when we were searching for a wedding venue. Susan and her amazing team were so kind and genuinely cared about our day as perfect as it can be! They work with you on payments and do not require you to cater dinner! i wish I could replay this day forever! They also let you use their items at a much cheaper cost than any other place we had looked at! If you are considering this venue, just do it! Best decision EVER!"
-Breanna B.
"One word for this place AMAZING! Wouldn’t have chosen anywhere else! Susan and her rustic rose team are great and make everything run so smoothly on your special day. I would recommend the rustic rose to anyone and everyone! What a great place they have there! To make sure your day runs so perfectly Patty is amazing and totally worth your money to make sure every little detail of your day is perfect!"
- Olivia S
"The Rustic Rose was truly wonderful to work with! They were timely with responses to any questions I had and were willing to make last minute changes to the layout we had discussed. They made my husband and I feel so special. Everything about our wedding day was truly magical! No words can describe how stunning this venue is and how great they are to work with. Highly recommend!"
-Gracey O.
"I don’t think I can fit everything I want to say into this review. The venues extremely accommodating and so helpful. All of the employees are absolute rockstars and clearly love doing what they do. Isabella stands above the rest, she went above and beyond helping out cleaning and answering questions. Some of the engaged couples at the wedding wanted to hire her to come help with their weddings. What a magical night, I would not have changed a single thing, I just wish I could do it again."
-Cooper K.
The Rustic Rose Barn was the perfect venue for us. There was so much that came in the package when booking. Susan told us her goal for the venue is so you don't have to take out a loan to have your big day there, and she stood by that. Susan and Ashley were so easy and amazing to work with.
I will always recommend the Rustic Rose Barn to all of my friends who will get married in the future!
-Sydni T.
"This is the absolute best wedding venue!! The whole weekend went very smoothly. The venue help was so nice and helpful. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a rustic barn wedding venue look. Very helpful that we could borrow some of the decor at the venue. We loved the getting ready rooms to enjoy the time with our wedding party. Beautiful places to take pictures during the day and a pond beautiful for sunset!!"
-McKayla D.
We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect setting for our wedding day! This barn venue is absolutely breathtaking, combining rustic charm with elegance in the most stunning way. From the moment we arrived, we were captivated by the picturesque surroundings and the warm, inviting atmosphere of the barn itself.
The attention to detail is impeccable, with the beautiful chandelier, twinkling string lights, and gorgeous décor that created the perfect backdrop for our ceremony and reception. The spacious layout allowed us to accommodate all our guests comfortably while still maintaining an intimate feel.
We can’t forget the beautiful landscape and horses! This made for breath taking photos and videos. Our guests loved this scenery just as much as we did!
The team at the venue went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly, from the planning stages right through to the day itself. They were incredibly professional, attentive, and genuinely invested in making our day as special as possible. They made us feel like family and couldn’t have asked for a better group of people.
Our guests couldn’t stop raving about the venue, and we know we’ll cherish the memories made here for a lifetime. If you’re looking for a wedding venue that’s both enchanting and unforgettable, this barn is truly a dream come true!
-Ashley W.
The Rustic Rose Barn was a fantastic venue for our wedding ceremony and reception! Susan and her staff were amazing and very helpful throughout the planning process and during our special day! We felt very welcomed and genuinely cared for throughout the whole process. The barn is gorgeous and rich with history. While we were wedding planning we discovered that the antique carousel in Story City was renovated in the barn in 1900, and we reserved the carousel for a private photo shoot and ride during our wedding party photos! We loved the historical tie to our wedding space. The venue is absolutely gorgeous with the large chandelier in the center of the dance floor and the string lights and drapery wrapped around the old wood beams. It’s classically elegant with the perfect touch of rustic. There was plenty of decor to borrow from the wedding but we also liked that we could bring in our own touches. The getting ready rooms were a lovely addition and the girls really liked the style of the bridal suite. We really enjoyed the outdoor space for our ceremony, and the pond for sunset photos. The outdoor patio was also a great place for guests to hangout and socialize after dinner! We received so many compliments on our venue selection and the helpful staff. Overall we had a great experience and highly recommend the Rustic Rose Barn!
-Amber C
"Absolutely wonderful venue! They were so helpful for our wedding. Beautiful barn, beautiful scenery, amazing people. I don't have one bad thing to say about it honestly. This place was just magical."
-Paige Z
"We had an absolute amazing wedding at The Rustic Rose! Susan and Ashley were absolutely amazing to work with even with my hectic schedule they made themselves available for us! The bar staff was amazing treated our guest like family and the valet was wonderful!❤️ Thank you for an absolute PERFECT day!"
-Susan F
