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Palace Event Center

4.3
(12)best-of-weddings

33153 Highway 92, Treynor, IA

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About This Vendor

A Rural Hideaway in the Hawkeye State

Palace Event Center, located in Treynor, IA, is a bucolic wedding venue brimming with historic charm. Not far from Omaha, this Hawkeye State gem is defined by its vintage-meets-vogue aesthetic. Dating back to the 1930s, the property has been transformed from an old-fashioned barn into a romantic event venue that attracts soon-to-be newlyweds. Owned by Penny and Craig Buckingham, the property has been providing the backdrop for milestone moments since 2016. Enjoy an unforgettable start to your married life at this tranquil getaway in the heart of Pottawattamie County. Constructed in 1933, Palace Event Center is replete with details that are reminiscent of the property’s agricultural past. Its old-world furniture, exposed wooden beams, and stone fireplace complement the venue’s nostalgic atmosphere. The barn’s string lighting and soft candlelight create a sense of intimacy perfect for marital occasions. Combining traditional elements with modern touches, the interior also boasts a selection of amenities, including climate controls, a PA system, and television equipment. Penny and Craig are passionate about providing clients with wholesome experiences that they will never forget. Whether you wish to host an open-air or indoor celebration, this family-run venue has the means to realize your ideas. At Palace Event Center, the team will pull out all the stops to make your big day truly special. The venue is ideal for intimate and large gatherings, able to receive up to 300 people. As well as its event spaces, the property is home to a range of other facilities, including a parking area, on-site restrooms, and get-ready suites. Services such as event set-up and teardown can be performed by the exquisite event staff. Other events like birthday parties, anniversaries, and corporate functions can also be accommodated here.

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Business Attributes
Asian-owned Business, Black-owned Business, Hispanic or Latinx-owned Business, LGBTQ+-owned Business, Native American-owned Business, Pacific Islander-owned Business, Veteran-owned Business, Woman-owned Business
Guest Capacity
Up to 300
Settings
Backyard, Ballroom, Barn, Farm & Ranch, Garden, Historic Venue
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Rentals & Equipment, Transportation, Shuttle Service
Awards and Affiliations
2021 Best of Weddings Winner

Palace Event Center Reviews

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Reviewed On 10/02/2021 by Dani K
My husband and I were married on 8/27/21 at The Palace Event Center and I cannot give enough stars to my review. This venue is GORGEOUS! Besides the physical beauty of the venue, the owners, Penny and Craig, are remarkable. They were incredibly...
nice, thoughtful, professional, organized, were clear in their expectations for the health of their venue as well as open to hearing your expectations as a couple for your wedding day. The big day went off without a hitch and I felt that was a team effort between my husband and I, but also Penny and Craig. They truly helped to make our day so special. I would highly, highly recommend The Palace Event Center for your big day.
Reviewed On 8/26/2021 by E S
Beautiful venue! Penny not so much. When we first meet her a year ago she was very sweet and helpful. However after the completion of their second kitchen and food room, she started requesting we use all their table wear and glasses and wanted...
to charge a ridiculous price. Since we already bought our own we didn’t go with hers. She was instantly annoyed. She walked around with a pissed of look the rest of the day and hovered over everyone making our guest feel unwelcome.
Reviewed On 8/25/2021 by Mallory S
I got married here this last weekend, and was absolutely in looove with the venue. I met the owners and they were very helpful and supportive through the whole process- up until the actual ceremony and reception. It was helpful to have them aro...
und for questions, but felt as though there was a lot of hovering going on the rest of the day/evening. During the grand entrance, we had a guest leave upset- the security guard followed and proceeded to get in an argument and banned the guest. Bride and groom were NOT notified of this..we heard through other guests. If someone from MY wedding is being removed- I should be the first person to know. They were out of line, and he was doing his job- but there was no line of communication. Also, the bridal suite and grooms room has a nice security coded door. Kinda useless when the owners gave their code out to anyone who asked- I wasn’t even told the code, I had to go ask myself. Fast forward to during the reception. Guests were dancing, some were at tables, and some were out smoking. The owners began tearing down tables and throwing peoples drinks away at 9:30. They also proceeded to go in the grooms room and bridal suite while everyone’s personal belongings were still in there and starting throwing stuff away. I booked the venue from 8am-midnight. Our “grand exit” was scheduled for 10:30/11 to have an hour cushion for our parents to help tear down. We didn’t even make it to this time. (Thankfully the wedding party’s bus was there at 10:30). My mother in law (our caterer) was told to shut down food and begin picking it up- after she expressed that she wanted to enjoy her son’s reception and would be back in to load food into her car. The owners proceeded to tell her how messy our guests were because cups were left on tables. There was ONE trash can in the very back- hard to locate if they aren’t anywhere near tables. I also booked the venue in March of 2020 and signed my contract. Since then, they’ve added their own dinnerware and expected us to pay $3/place setting even though it was nowhere in our contract. After owner and I had discussed this and resolved the issue a couple days before, they still approached my mother in law the day of and said they could offer a cheaper price. I had high expectations, but I feel some things could have been handled differently. Beautiful venue overall had a great night- just disappointed/astonished at their actions after I held them at a higher expectation. Refer to Google reviews to read viewpoints from multiple of my guests. Very disappointed with their professionalism with such a beautiful venue. Since I’ve spoke out on her actions, I’ve had 2 brides reach out with their experience, and the common issues seem to be her micromanaging!!
Reviewed On 8/18/2021 by Brooke D
The Palace was the perfect venue for our day! We had the perfect amount of space for all of our guests and the style of the Palace barn fit my husband and me perfectly! Penny and Craig were helpful in preparing for the day and helping it flow s...
moothly, they were always so sweet and supportive! The bridal and groom suite areas were perfect for our crew as well, it helped keep everyone in the same building to be ready for pictures! They have put a lot of time and effort into the Palace to make it perfect for all couples on their special day, and they keep making additions to make it even better in the future. It was perfect, you just have to go see it to really feel the magic!
Reviewed On 6/20/2021 by April D
Our Daughter & Son in law got married here and I can’t recommend it enough!!!! To start with they were a couple that was effected by 2020 pandemic & The owners Penny & Craig were so Generous & easy to work with on a new 2021 date!!    The Pala...
ce is a Great location on a hwy. Beautiful country views,outside Pergola & Breath taking dream venue !!!  Owners also work with a lot of great vendors that they recommend to you.
Reviewed On 10/19/2020 by Hunter G
Penny and Craig have turned this barn into one of the most beautiful venues! They go above and beyond for their couples and work so hard to make sure you have the most beautiful wedding. They were so amazing to work with and will go out of thei...
r way to make sure you have everything you need. I had guests raving all night long about how gorgeous the venue was.
Reviewed On 10/15/2020 by Kami H
The Palace Event Center is absolutely beautiful in every respect! My daughter and son-in-law loved having an outside wedding and the reception inside with tables also set up outside. Penny was gracious to answer a myriad of questions and made ...
sure everything was set up just right. They were gracious throughout the entire process as well as the day of the wedding. They view each wedding as special and unique and appreciate each individual love story. Grateful for such a gorgeous venue so close to home.
Reviewed On 10/14/2020 by Ashton M
Penny and Craig are the most amazing owners with the most beautiful wedding venue in Iowa!! They truly thought of every single detail to make your day a dream and I am so lucky we were able to have our wedding at The Palace. I would recommend t...
o anyone picking their venue to look no further!
Reviewed On 10/14/2020 by Krista M
We had a wonderful experience with the Palace Event Center! Craig and Penny went above and beyond our expectations. They are wonderful to work with and the Palace is beautiful. I would highly recommend.
Reviewed On 10/14/2020 by Alexis C
The palace was absolutely beautiful, penny and Craig were so easy to work with. From answering numerous emails quickly, to making sure we had the drinks we wanted. They arranged the tables and chairs just the way, and the bathrooms were very c...
lean. Would absolutely recommend any couple to rent this event center.
Reviewed On 10/14/2020 by Joe O
What an amazing place. Penny and Craig Buckingham were amazing to work with they did a great job with everything the palace is absolutely stunning and even the scenery around it was nice to have our ceremony and reception at the same place We h...
ad a unforgettable experience here and I would recommend this to anybody
Reviewed On 10/13/2020 by Madison M
Absolutely loved the Palace Event Center! The owners were sweet and beyond helpful! Will be recommending this place to all of our friends

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33153 Highway 92, Treynor, IA(402) 490-1875
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