THE WALNUT RIDGE EXPERIENCE

THE WALNUT RIDGE EXPERIENCE

A day with room for what matters.

A day with room for what matters.

A day with room for what matters.

At Walnut Ridge, your wedding rental holds more than a place to gather. The property, gathering spaces, getting-ready suites, tables and chairs, setup, tear-down, and cleaning are all already part of the plan.

The foundation is considered—so the celebration can feel entirely your own.

The foundation is considered—so the celebration can feel entirely your own.

The foundation is considered—so the celebration can feel entirely your own.

Aerial view of Walnut Ridge property and pond
Aerial view of Walnut Ridge property and pond

THE INVESTMENT, HELD BEAUTIFULLY

A place, a gathering, a little room to breathe.

A place, a gathering, a little room to breathe.

01 — PROPERTY & SUITES

02 — THE RECEPTION

03 — SETUP & SUPPORT

THE FOUNDATION

Everything that lets the day unfold.

Everything that lets the day unfold.

Everything that lets the day unfold.

Your rental includes the foundational pieces that make a beautiful day feel easy—so the attention can stay exactly where it belongs.

Your rental includes the foundational pieces that make a beautiful day feel easy—so the attention can stay exactly where it belongs.

Your rental includes the foundational pieces that make a beautiful day feel easy—so the attention can stay exactly where it belongs.

01 / THE SETTING

Full use of our 10-acre property for wedding-day photography

Maple Suite

Oak Suite

Prep kitchen

Indoor temperature-controlled reception space

Waterfront ceremony options

02 / THE GATHERING

3 custom walnut and metal head tables

2 round sweetheart or dessert tables

6 round tables

30 banquet tables

300 black cross-back chairs

Mid-length linens

Sound system

In-House Bar

03 / THE FINISH

Reception table and chair setup and tear-down

End-of-event cleaning

Ceremony backdrop options

OPTIONAL REFINEMENTS

The finishing touches are yours.

The finishing touches are yours.

The finishing touches are yours.

Choose only what makes the celebration feel more like you—nothing more, nothing less.

Choose only what makes the celebration feel more like you—nothing more, nothing less.

Choose only what makes the celebration feel more like you—nothing more, nothing less.

Table styled with candles and bud vases from the decor closet

Decor Closet

$500

A curated collection of vases, candleholders, and tabletop pieces to bring your celebration to life.

First dance on the black and white dance floor

Black & White Dance Floor

$1,000

A classic black-and-white dance floor that anchors the reception and invites every guest to celebrate.

Round tables dressed in floor-length white linens

Floor-Length Linens

$25 each

Floor-length linens in refined textures and neutral tones to bring a polished finish to every reception table.

Burgundy napkins on a white linen table with gold flatware

Napkins

$2 each

Napkins in versatile colors and thoughtful finishes to complete each place setting with a polished touch.

Table styled with candles and bud vases from the decor closet
Table styled with candles and bud vases from the decor closet

Decor Closet

Decor Closet

$500

$500

A curated collection of vases, candleholders, and tabletop pieces to bring your celebration to life.

First dance on the black and white dance floor
First dance on the black and white dance floor

Black & White Dance Floor

Black & White Dance Floor

$800

$1,000

$1,000

A classic black-and-white dance floor that anchors the reception and invites every guest to celebrate.

Round tables dressed in floor-length white linens with floating candles
Round tables dressed in floor-length white linens with floating candles

Floor-Length Linens

Floor-Length Linens

$20 each

$25 each

$25 each

Floor-length linens in refined textures and neutral tones to bring a polished finish to every reception table.

Sage napkins holding gold flatware on a place setting
Sage napkins holding gold flatware on a place setting

Napkins

Napkins

$2 each

$2 each

Napkins in versatile colors and thoughtful finishes to complete each place setting with a polished touch.

DATES & RATES

The date sets the tone.

The date sets the tone.

The date sets the tone.

Seasonal rental rates are shaped by the day and season you choose. Please note we do charge extra for hoilday weekends!

Seasonal rental rates are shaped by the day and season you choose. Please note we do charge extra for hoilday weekends!

Seasonal rental rates are shaped by the day and season you choose. Please note we do charge extra for hoilday weekends!

May – October

FRIDAY

$5,500

Includes Thursday access from 12PM–5 PM

Wedding hours: 8AM–11 PM

SATURDAY

$6,500

Wedding hours: 8AM–11:30 PM

SUNDAY

$4,500

Non-holiday weekends

Wedding hours: 9AM–10 PM

November – April

FRIDAY

$4,500

Includes Thursday access from 12PM–5 PM

Wedding hours: 9AM–11 PM

SATURDAY

$5,500

Wedding hours: 9AM–11 PM

SUNDAY

$3,500


Wedding hours: 9AM–10 PM

May – October

May – October

FRIDAY

$5,000

$5,500

$5,500

Includes Thursday access from 12PM–5 PM

Wedding hours: 8AM–11 PM

SATURDAY

$6,000

$6,500

$6,500

Wedding hours: 8AM–11:30 PM

SUNDAY

$4,000

$4,500

$4,500

Non-holiday weekends

Wedding hours: 9AM–10 PM

November – April

November – April

FRIDAY

$4,000

$4,500

$4,500

Includes Thursday access from 12PM–5 PM

Wedding hours: 9AM–11 PM

SATURDAY

$5,000

$5,500

$5,500

Wedding hours: 9AM–11 PM

SUNDAY

$3,000

$3,500

$3,500


Wedding hours: 9AM–10 PM

Walnut Ridge exterior and cocktail patio

BEGIN WITH A DATE

When it feels right, you’ll know.

When it feels right, you’ll know.

When it feels right, you’ll know.

Check availability or reach out to begin planning your day at Walnut Ridge.

Check availability or reach out to begin planning your day at Walnut Ridge.

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CONTACT US

EST. 2022

Walnut Ridge Venue

Walnut Ridge Venue

walnutridgevenue@gmail.com

6051 32nd Ave, Shellsburg, Iowa

319.558.9512

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