About this vendor
Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena is a hotel wedding venue located in Dubuque, IA. The expert staff strives to provide warm hospitality and quality service for an unforgettable experience. Whether you dream of a lavish celebration or a low-key ceremony, they will be there to bring your vision to life. The hotel offers easy access to local attractions such as the Grand Opera House, the Five Flags Center, and Diamond Joe Casino for a fun-filled weekend.
Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena provides an impressive 9,500 square feet of event space to accommodate your wedding. The hotel has several function rooms, including two ballrooms and various salon rooms to suit weddings of all sizes. Gatherings of up to 300 guests can be accommodated in each ballroom, while the smaller suites are perfect for intimate events. Each space can be customized to match your wedding theme and chosen color palette. The Grand Ballroom features a spacious dance floor which is ideal for a night of dancing and entertainment with your loved ones. Guests can also sit back and relax with a cocktail from the bar or raise a toast with a glass of champagne.
Various services and packages are available at Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena. For your special day, a team of designated wedding coordinators will ensure that your celebration goes according to plan. They can set up the event space for you and clean up at the end of the night. Wedding day necessities such as tables, chairs, linens, flatware, glassware, and china are all provided. The hotel also has audio and visual equipment such as microphones and overhead projectors to heighten the ambiance of your reception. Full catering services are available at the hotel for your wedding banquet. The culinary team offers customized menus that reflect your refined tastes. From plated entrees to buffet stations, there is something for everyone. A selection of desserts is also available, along with a sumptuous chocolate fountain for a sweet finish to your meal. The hotel provides complimentary WiFi, wheelchair access, and parking too.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Ballroom
- Hotel
- Restaurant
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Cakes & Desserts
- Food & Catering
- Planning
- Rentals & Equipment
- Service Staff
Reviews
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4.3
out of 5.03 reviews
We had a blast. It was a fun wedding and beautiful ceremony. I will list some positives and negatives below:
Some positives:
1. The ceremony room worked perfectly for the amount of...
guests.
2. The dinner was delicious!!!!!
3. The head table seemed to be taking up too much space after dinner - so when I asked to tear it down, it happened in minutes. Along with a few other tables to free up space.
4. We were able to get into the rooms first thing Friday morning to decorate - that helped out a ton!
5. We were provided 2 "Get ready" rooms for the girls and girls the morning of the wedding which was wonderful.
6. We were provided a free suite for the night.
Here are the negatives:
1. E-mail response - I felt it took weeks sometimes to get a response to a simple question. And sometimes when I did get a response, I got no answer to my question.
2. The bartenders being unfriendly. Many of my guests complained about them. The would not give out pitchers (Even for the head table).
3. When I originally booked the venue, I was told it could hold up to 27 tables = 270 people. This was highly inaccurate. We had 23 tables and it felt extremely packed. I honestly felt as though it was too crowded with 23 tables. I think it is more fit for around 200 people. Luckily, we were able to tear a few tables down after dinner to free up some space.
4. I was told that tables were not "released" to go to the buffet so a lot of people sat wondering if they should get in line or not.
5. The appetizers were not out on time.
6. For my guests who booked rooms for the night - there is no continental breakfast. With the price of room, I feel as though that is a must.
7. I also had issues with my "blocked rooms" - they were ALL released to the public 30 days prior to the wedding date. When my guests would call, they would not get the lower wedding day rate. I had to call and get more rooms added.
8. If you have a lot of dancers - the dance floor is pretty small.
They have amazing wedding packages that drew me in! (A great value).
Day of Wedding Reception: Everything was great. Food was phenomenal, they even boxed up my plate since I d...
idn't have time to finish. Staff was easy to find and helpful. Room was setup correctly. The complimentary suite and gift opening room was a wonderful touch. Also was nice to have the hurricane vases provided so I didn't have to purchase them all.
Shannon is awesome to work with! She will try to accommodate anything you'd like for your wedding ceremony and/or reception! I knew I wouldn't have to worry about any on my big d...
ay cause they had it all taken care of!
Contact
450 Main Street, Dubuque, IA
Holiday Inn Dubuque/Galena