About this vendor
Country Lane Lodge, nestled on 40 acres near the Des Moines metro in Adel, IA, boasts an enchanting Amish-built lodge exuding casual yet elegant charm. With its serene ambiance and versatile indoor/outdoor wedding locations, the lodge offers a picturesque setting for your special day. From a spacious bride's room to a cozy groom's loft, a full-service bar to a catering kitchen, heated floors, and premium audio/visual facilities, the lodge ensures every aspect of your event is meticulously catered to.
Exclusivity reigns supreme on your wedding day at Country Lane Lodge as the entire property becomes yours, ensuring ample time for cherished memories. With all preparations meticulously arranged and the venue perfectly adorned, you and your squad can relax and savor the anticipation of the day ahead. The expansive 40-acre estate provides an array of captivating backdrops for your photos, from charming bridges and swings to vibrant wildflowers and rustic barn doors. As your loved ones gather to celebrate amidst the stunning chandeliers and tranquil ambiance, each moment becomes an integral part of your unforgettable story.
Country Lane Lodge's journey to becoming one of Iowa's premier barn wedding venues is a tale of unexpected beginnings and heartfelt dedication. Initially not envisioned as a wedding venue, the lodge has evolved into a cherished space, thanks to the unwavering support of its team and the countless couples who have shared their special moments here. With a dedicated staff, including passionate part-time bartenders and a caring family behind the scenes, the lodge is committed to exceeding expectations and ensuring every wedding is as exceptional as the couple it celebrates. With glowing reviews and a commitment to personalized service, Country Lane Lodge embraces each wedding as a unique celebration, recognizing the trust placed in them to make it truly unforgettable.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Backyard
- Barn
- Garden
- Religious Setting
- Church
- Trees
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Bar Rental
- Rentals & Equipment
- Tents
- Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
3-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2023.2022.2021.
Best of Weddings
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Reviews
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4.8
out of 5.033 reviews
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Country Lane Lodge was the best place we could have chosen to have our wedding! Erin was so incredibly helpful and kind. They offer so many decor items which was so extremely help...
ful.
The field outside is beautiful, the fire pit (s’mores) is so fun, and the inside is gorgeous! Truly a wonderful place to get married.
We absolutely loved this venue for our wedding. Not only was the staff extremely helpful during all the planning and the day of, but it was very affordable as well. There was plent...
y of space for the wedding party to get ready the morning of, and it looked absolutely gorgeous all decorated for our wedding. The cafe lights they used in the evening made the venue look fabulous once it got dark. There are also so many great places to take pictures around the grounds both inside and out. Country Lane Lodge made our wedding day so beautiful and special and I can't thank them enough. I would highly recommend booking them for your wedding day!
The value of this venue is completely unmatched. We had a Friday wedding and booked the day before to set up. It was well worth the extra cost for sure. Erin was amazing with getti...
ng us any supplies we needed for set up and the decor options that the venue has for you to borrow are simply amazing. We were able to borrow all of the necessary candles and many other table decors items that we otherwise would've had to purchase ourselves.
The online assistance in planning made it so I didn't have to hire a wedding planner on my own. Erin helped us do our rehearsal walk through, line everyone up the day of, and helped coordinate many other things along the way. We had the best experience here and are so thankful we chose CLL!
Country Lane Lodge was absolutely perfect for our wedding! The team there was incredibly professional and organized, ensuring that everything ran smoothly from start to finish. The...
venue itself is stunningly beautiful, providing the perfect backdrop for our special day. Every detail was taken care of with such precision, and the staff went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. We couldn't have asked for a better place to celebrate our wedding. Highly recommend Country Lane Lodge to anyone looking for a gorgeous and well-managed location for their event!
You receive a custom portal for all your wedding planning needs. Kendra will help you through the planning process even if it doesn't pertain to the venue.
I was the MOH in a wedding here earlier this year. Kendra, the owner was incredibly rude to the wedding party throughout the day. The part that really stood out to me was when I wa...
s assisting the brides elderly grandmother to the front for a picture with the bride after the ceremony. Kendra and team were moving tables into place for dinner. I asked her if she could wait a moment to move this table so grandma could come though and she said there would be enough room, I told her grandma had a walker and is unsteady. Kendra replied back grandma would be fine and proceeded to move a table right into the path of grandma. I told Kendra that I thought she was being rude and disrespectful. She just started back at me. Additionally, the bridal party were told they could get two drinks before the wedding from the bar which she refused to serve to other members of the party because she was “ too busy to be bothered”. Lastly she had a face of disgust while bussing tables, you would think the owner would be smiling. The bridal suite is too small and the grooms loft is huge, just a warning if you are going to get ready with a large bridal party. Overall a venue is beautiful, but Kendra really rubbed people the wrong way. I would recommend to proceed with caution when booking this venue.
Country Lane Lodge (venue & staff) was absolutely perfect for our wedding! Kendra, Erin and the rest of the CLL staff are the easiest and nicest people to work with. They helped wi...
th so many questions during the wedding planning process and were so hands on and helpful on the day of our wedding. The venue was absolutely beautiful. We did an outdoor ceremony, indoor/outdoor cocktail hour, and outside dancing and reception (we loved the outside dance floor)! There are so many great spots for pictures, indoor and outdoor. The venue offers so much beauty that we didn’t need too much decor. We decorated the pergola, tables, and mantle with flowers and used a wide range of decor that CLL had for us to use. We could not have picked a better venue or staff, our wedding was everything we imagined and we can’t thank Kendra and her team enough! They truly went above and beyond to help us with everything on the day of our wedding and leading up to it. Thank you all for making our special day so amazing! We would highly recommend CLL to anyone for a wedding!
An absolute dream of a wedding venue! Kendra and Erin were wonderful to work with, they did so much behind the scenes to help the day run smoothly that most venue owners do not do!...
The recommended vendor list, planning spreadsheet, and abundance of decor they allowed us to use for free made planning a wedding here so smooth! If you have an opportunity to book your event here, do it you will not regret it!!
If you have the opportunity to get married here, DO IT. Kendra and Alex are AMAZING. They were so helpful with planning and were so quick with responses. I can’t thank them enough ...
for all their help in the best day ever ❤️
Where do I even begin! Kendra and Alex were fabulous! Their planning spreadsheet is incredibly thorough and really walks you through the whole day. Our wedding day was amazing, we ...
were greeted at the door and there was always staff around to help with little things. They also did a great job communicating during the day and made sure things were running smoothly! 10/10 would book again!
Country Lane Lodge was the perfect venue for our special day. The CLL team was incredibly helpful beginning with the venue touring process through all of the details on the big day...
! Their open vendor policy allowed us to craft our perfect day with vendors we loved, and they were also incredibly helpful with their vendor recommendations! The booking process was seamless with no hidden fees or surprises, and it was wonderful that they offer so many no-cost decorations, as well. CLL was also prepared and transparent about potential weather contingencies and worked with us to make sure our day would be perfect no matter what. The outdoor ceremony space and grounds are beautiful and well-kept, even in the August heat, and the indoor space is gorgeous on its own and comes to life even more with the addition of florals and decor. The bridal suite and groom’s loft provided the perfect spaces to get ready, and the guest bathrooms were spacious and clean. Plenty of guest parking was an added bonus. You can’t go wrong with CLL!
Country Lane Lodge went above and beyond my expectations. They helped make everything run smoothly and stress free the day of. The venue is gorgeous and flows so nicely. Great loca...
tion for multiple activities for all your guest. We were fortunate enough to have beautiful weather, the fire pit and yard games were a huge hit.
This venue is GORGEOUS and met our needs perfectly! Kendra and her staff at CLL were so helpful throughout the planning process. They helped us plan our timeline for the day, sugge...
sted many incredible vendors who had done other weddings there, and took care of so many little things the day of our wedding. They made great suggestions as we planned the day, answered our many questions along the way, and then made sure the entire wedding ran smoothly!
Having our wedding at Country Lane Lodge was a dream come true! The venue itself is absolutely stunning - both inside and outside. Working with Kendra and Molly was great, they wer...
e well organized, asked the right questions to prevent any issues the day of, and were prompt in their responses back to us! We always felt like a priority. We loved our wedding at Country Lane Lodge and are so happy we chose them as a venue!
Country Lane Lodge was the perfect venue for our wedding! We enjoyed being able to have our ceremony and reception in one place. The venue was spacious and was able to accommodate ...
a large number of guests. Molly was very helpful with the planning process and kept things running smoothly the day of the wedding. This venue had a perfect location close to Des Moines and the property itself made for great pictures. We would highly recommend this venue!
I had the best experience! My wedding day was absolutely perfect, we had no hiccups. The venue was beautiful and Molly and Kendra were amazing to work with. I honestly wish I could...
repeat the day over and over again.
I feel so lucky to have found Country Lane Lodge for my wedding venue! When we toured the venue, we immediately knew that we wanted to be married there. Their outdoor ceremony area...
is absolutely beautiful, and was exactly what I imagined for my big day. The inside of the lodge is huge, and the chandeliers and wood really made it seem like a dream. From the beginning, they were so easy to work with. Kendra and Molly helped so much throughout the planning process - I really don’t think I could have planned it without them! They made sure that everything was in order and brought up things I would have never thought about so that the big day ran smoothly. My husband and I keep talking about how perfect our day was and how nothing went wrong, and I think a big part of that was due to Country Lane Lodge and their staff. Kendra and Molly, I can’t thank you enough for everything you did leading up to the big day and everything you did on our big day. You really helped turn everything I had dreamed my wedding would be into a reality. Thank you!
Kendra and Molly were amazing to work with! When I first saw the venue I knew immediately that I wanted to have the ceremony amongst the trees. Kendra went above and beyond working...
with me in order to have the ceremony where I wanted it, and it turned out perfect. They were both so helpful with making sure everything went smoothly on the day of the wedding and helped with anything we needed. The venue offered a quiet and beautiful location to get married and provided a gorgeous background for all of our pictures.
Country Lane Lodge was an amazing venue for our wedding reception! We wanted indoor and outdoor space in quieter area in the metro area and this place delivers! Kendra and Molly ma...
de planning easy. We had so many compliments from our guests on how perfect and beautiful this location and space was to celebrate!
Hands down the best venue in the metro! Quiet, peaceful, beautiful, and the best staff - I fell in love with this place right away, truly couldn’t imagine getting married anywhere ...
else. It was a perfect day!
Country Lane Lodge was the perfect venue for our wedding - it was absolutely beautiful and we received so many compliments from our wedding guests. Kendra and Molly were extremely ...
helpful in making our big day perfect - they were very responsive, friendly & flexible with all of our questions throughout the planning process and made things much easier leading up to the big day. The venue's online planner was also very helpful during the planning process & helped us to proactively manage details we wouldn't have thought of before the big day - this was so helpful in reducing stress leading up to our wedding! They also have great insights & tips from previous brides of what has worked well at their location. On the big day we felt very supported by the Country Lane Lodge staff, helping us to manage the vendors and set-up process throughout the day and into the evening. We couldn't recommend Country Lane Lodge enough!
Kendra and everyone Country Lane Lodge made our wedding day perfect! Getting married during COVID presented countless issues - but nothing phased Kendra! Every week we had a new re...
quest or idea, and they worked tirelessly to make our day perfect! A beautiful venue that has everything you need, a great list of other vendors whoo have worked at the Lodge (super helpful!), awesome ‘all in one’ secluded location to make the day so special. Thank you Kendra and team for all your hard work!
Our venue was one of our favorite parts of our wedding! We originally booked it pre-Covid, thinking we would have up to 300 guests, though because of Covid, our guest count was muc...
h lower. Kendra and Molly were great to work with. The property has so many places to take photos. We had lots of guests tell us how pretty the venue was! We would recommend!
We cannot recommend Country Lane Lodge enough!! It was everything we were looking for in a wedding venue. The location, building and atmosphere was beautiful for our fall wedding. ...
Kendra and Molly were beyond helpful and made sure everything was perfect for our wedding. The gave us the freedom to set up the wedding our way, but at the same time were right there with recommendations to match our vision. You will not be disappointed with choosing Country Lane Lodge for your wedding!
We recently had our wedding this past October. The venue is perfect to showcase all the beautiful fall colors! Kendra and Molly helped make sure our wedding day ran smoothly and of...
fered to help without hesitation. They helped us set up and coordinate with other vendors. They made sure our wedding day was as stress free as possible and make our vision come to life! :)
Absolutely incredible. Kendra did an amazing job helping us with everything we needed. She was lenient, professional, and phenomenal to work with. Her assistant (totally name blank...
ing) was lovely, and more than helpful as well. They were like part of the family by the time our wedding rolled around! Could not have asked for a better day or venue.
Everything was so seamless from our perspective and I’m still in awe of how well everything was handled the entire day. Kendra, the owner, sewed our best mans pants when they rippe...
d. The entire staff went above and beyond to make our day perfect.
Kendra and her staff were absolutely amazing. They answered all of our questions (mostly my mom's) with ease, gave us some great suggestions for vendors, and helped us in any way t...
hat we needed at the rehearsal, set up and big day! I could not recommend them enough to other people looking to get married in the DSM area!
Kendra and her team were great to work with! She answered all of the questions that I had throughout the planning process. She responded back in a timely manor whether it was by em...
ail or phone call. She helped me find other vendors in the area since I didn't know the area well. Even during Covid, they were upfront with everything from changing the date to what restrictions and changes had to be made. On top of having a great team to work with, the venue is gorgeous! We received so many compliments on how beautiful it looked.
Kendra and the staff at Country Lane Lodge were excellent! We had no issues and they were very accommodating. We would not have chosen any other venue for our winter wedding. Thank...
you Country Lane Lodge!
Kendra was a pleasure working with through our entire wedding planning process! She had a lot of things covered that we hadn’t even thought about, which took a lot of things off ou...
r task list. The venue is clean, grand, and beautiful. We had so many compliments from guests on how perfect the venue was. It is quiet and the outdoor ceremony space was great because everything is all on site. The reception flowed without a hitch she took care of all of our needs. She doesn’t nickel and dime you for every little detail, which you can’t find most places. The alcohol was reasonably priced and you can bring all of the venders you want on site. The bride and groom spaces made getting ready a breeze. Couldn’t recommend a venue more!!
The venue is beautiful and everything we were looking for our wedding ceremony and reception! The minute we walked in, we knew we had to get married there. The price is a lot, but ...
to be expected for the accommodations. The owner was easy to work with, at times hard to get a hold of but once we did she answered all my questions. The day was perfect even with the rain!
I met the owner of this property recently at a bridal show in Des Moines. Having been engaged for only a month, we have not solidified our venue at this time. When this woman asked...
when I was getting married (planning on Oct 2020), she spat "ha! well good luck getting a venue if you haven't done it already. We wouldn't have availability until Dec. next year". I found this response incredibly rude and uncalled for. Not only did it not do *anything* for her, other than making her sound like a snot, but it quite frankly made me sound like an idiot for not having a venue when I'm still *14 months out*. (p.s.: still plenty of nice other places available in the area, thanks). All I could think of, is that if this woman is that nasty when I was simply inquiring about this place, I bet she's *great* to deal with on a wedding day. But maybe the 7-8k base price for renting this barn makes her much nicer.
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29300 Prospect Circle, Adel, IA
Country Lane Lodge - Wedding & Event Venue