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9 venues in Okoboji, IA

9 venues around Okoboji and Spirit Lake, each checked against its own website and verified as a wedding business. Not a top ten.

4 of them (44%) publish their pricing. Their listings show the real numbers. The other 5 quote on request, which is normal in this industry, so plan on contacting several to compare.

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Wedding Venues pricing in Iowa
Typical vendor charges
$4,000–$6,200
Market range
$1,500–$20,000
Publish pricing
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Wedding venues in Iowa typically offer packages ranging from $4,000 to $6,200, with the full market spanning $1,500 to $20,000. However, many premium and luxury venues do not publish prices and require a direct inquiry, so the true average is likely higher than these figures suggest.

The Okoboji venues list

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  • The Bend LLC

    Okoboji

    The Bend LLC is a Milford, Iowa barn event space marketed as a wedding venue for couples planning a Saturday wedding.

    $3,500 – $4,000
    • 2026 Saturday wedding rental: $3500 · Access Friday morning until Sunday at 12pm, based on availability
    • 2027 Saturday wedding rental: $4000 · Access Friday morning until Sunday at 12pm, based on availability
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    thebendllc.com(712) 320-09211850 240th St, Milford, IA 51351, USA

  • The Shores at Five Island

    Spirit Lake

    The Shores at Five Island is a lakefront event venue and community center in Emmetsburg, Iowa, offering a large ballroom, outdoor lakeside ceremony space, and a veranda for wedding receptions.

    $4,000 – $5,500up to 330 guestsIndoor & outdoorCeremony onsite: YesReception onsite: Yes
    • Single Day: $4,000 · 9:00 am to 11:30 pm
    • Extended Rental: $4,500 · Saturday 9:00 am to Sunday 12:00 pm (noon)
    • Early Access: $5,000 · Friday 9:00 am to Saturday 11:30 pm
    • Full Weekend: $5,500 · Friday 9:00 am to Sunday 12:00 pm (noon)
    Included: 4,330 sq ft Lakeview Ballroom, dance floor, lakeside veranda, outdoor ceremony greenspace, ceremony arbor, 300 white resin folding ceremony chairs and 19 more
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    theshoresatfiveisland.com(712) 852-226214 N Lawler St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536, USA

  • Lutheran Lakeside Camp

    Spirit Lake

    Lutheran Lakeside is a 110-acre lakeside camp and retreat center on East Lake Okoboji that hosts full-weekend weddings with indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception options. The venue is self-service, allows outside vendors, and offers on-site lodging for the wedding party and guests.

    $1,000 – $2,000Indoor & outdoorCeremony onsite: YesReception onsite: Yes
    • November through March: $1,000 · Full-weekend package from Friday at 3 p.m. to Sunday at 11 a.m.
    • April through October: $2,000 · Full-weekend package from Friday at 3 p.m. to Sunday at 11 a.m.
    Included: indoor tables and chairs, outdoor benches, wedding arch, parking, walk-in fridge and freezer, AV system with projector and 14 more
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    lutheranlakeside.com(712) 336-21092491 170th St, Spirit Lake, IA 51360, USA

  • Soirée Events & Bridal Suite

    Okoboji

    Soirée Events & Bridal Suite is a small, modern venue in Arnolds Park, Iowa that hosts celebrations and offers a dedicated bridal suite for getting ready.

    $95/hour – $145/hourindoor
    • Monday - Thursday: $95/hr · 3 hour minimum, setup/tear down, cleaning fee included
    • Friday & Sunday: $125/hr · 3 hour minimum, setup/tear down, cleaning fee included
    • Saturday: $145/hr · 3 hour minimum, setup/tear down, cleaning fee included
    • Add-on: Early access decorating slot: $75 · 2-hr window, evening before, subject to availability
    Included: bridal suite, natural light, cleaning included
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    soiree712.com(712) 320-860072 US 71, Arnolds Park, IA

  • Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center

    Okoboji

    Lake Okoboji Resort & Conference Center is a full-service resort and event center in Okoboji, Iowa, offering wedding packages with on-site coordination, catering, and indoor or outdoor reception options. The property is set on a golf course near West Okoboji Lake and includes on-site hotel rooms for guests.

    Pricing on requestup to 500 guestsIndoor & outdoorCeremony onsite: YesReception onsite: Yes

    Wedding pricing is not published and requires a proposal or sales inquiry.

    Included: on-site wedding coordinator, catering, reception hall rental, linen tablecloths, linen napkins, head table stage and 27 more
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    lakeokobojiresortandconferencecenter.com(712) 332-21601405 US-71, Okoboji, IA 51355, USA

  • Waterfront Grille & Event Center

    Okoboji

    Waterfront Grille & Event Center is a lakeside wedding and event venue in Arnolds Park, Iowa, near Lake Okoboji. It offers indoor and outdoor wedding spaces with full-service catering and on-site overnight accommodations.

    Pricing on requestup to 400 guestsIndoor & outdoorCeremony onsite: YesReception onsite: Yes

    Pricing is available only through the Event Inquiry Form or Event Center Information Packet.

    Included: indoor seating, outdoor seating, full-service catering, restaurants, bars, on-site overnight accommodations and 8 more
    lakesideelegantindoor/outdoorresortfamily-friendly
    waterfrontokoboji.com(712) 220-3200610 Linden Dr, Arnolds Park, IA 51331, USA

  • The Oakwood Inn Okoboji

    Spirit Lake

    The Oakwood Inn Okoboji is an adults-only boutique inn and private estate near Lake Okoboji that hosts intimate weddings, micro-weddings, and elopements. It offers garden and oak savannah ceremony settings, a gazebo, indoor reception space, and on-site lodging for guests.

    Pricing on requestup to 100 guestsIndoor & outdoorCeremony onsite: YesReception onsite: Yes
    Included: gazebo, gardens, outdoor ceremony space, indoor reception space, fireplace, on-site lodging and 6 more
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    theoakwoodinnokoboji.com(712) 332-805723131 Nature Center Rd, Spirit Lake, IA 51360, USA

  • Snappers & Parks Boat Club

    Spirit Lake

    A lakeside event venue at Parks Marina in Okoboji with indoor and outdoor access to East Lake Okoboji views. It offers in-house catering from Snappers Cafe and private barge options for weddings and other events.

    Pricing on requestIndoor & outdoorReception onsite: Yes
    Included: lakeside views, indoor space, outdoor access, in-house catering, private barge options, on-site events team
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    parksmarina.com(712) 332-829324457 178th St, Okoboji, IA 51355, USA

  • Lakeshore Center At Okoboji

    Okoboji

    Lakeshore Center At Okoboji is a lakeside camp and retreat center in Milford, Iowa that offers outdoor and indoor wedding spaces on West Lake Okoboji.

    Pricing on requestup to 200 guestsIndoor & outdoorCeremony onsite: YesReception onsite: Yes
    Included: lakeside setting, sand beach, chapel, lodge, cabins, hotel-style rooms and 7 more
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    lakeshorecenteratokoboji.org(712) 337-33131864 IA-86, Milford, IA 51351, USA
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