About this vendor
The Steeple Square Community Event Center is a venue located in historic downtown Dubuque, IA. This venue occupies a former church and now proudly stands as a historic landmark and a community minded nonprofit. Their venue is nestled just north of the lively Millwork District, known for its breweries, local shops, and murals.
The Steeple Square Community Event Center offers three versatile spaces to host your entire wedding day. Their stunning main hall is their largest and most iconic space to host your wedding, comfortably accommodating up to three hundred guests. New additions to their campus include their colorful outdoor plaza and their bright and industrial lower-level space. All three spaces can be mixed-and-matched to host ceremony, cocktail hour, reception (and more!) with precision and ease.
Couples who host their wedding at the Steeple Square Community Event Center can anticipate a hands-on experience with a Steeple Square representative. They are known for their above and beyond service and attention to detail. Steeple Square has an open catering policy, allowing couples the freedom to choose their preferred caterer. Other accommodations you can expect are set-up and teardown, tables and chairs, bar service, table linens, sound system, dance floor and more!
To learn more about Steeple Square, visit their website at steeplesquare.com. To contact a Steeple Square representative, call 563-580-0392 or email teriwitt@steeplesquare.com.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Ballroom
- Historic Venue
- Religious Setting
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
Awards and Affiliations
2-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2022.2021.
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I wrote a review on Google but I thought I would leave one here since so many brides utilize The Knot for wedding planning!
My husband and I had our wedding here and it was a fant...
astic venue. Lori and Teri were amazing to work with, Teri was the wedding coordinator for our day and she did a great job making sure everything ran smoothly!
The beautiful venue speaks for itself! There's plenty of room to fit guests in the space and to my surprise the AC works GREAT in the July heat (that was one of my main concerns with having so many people in the space in the heat of July haha).
They have the main hall for ceremony/reception, an area behind the stage we utilized for getting ready, a bar space in the main hall, and the basement area which we utilized for a temporary bar space while they were setting up tables for the reception. We had about 80 guests, but there's room for many more guests in this big space.
All in all, it was a great day and I have zero complaints! Teri has many years of experience and I recommend working with her for your big day!
Venue is absolutely beautiful! Teri was so helpful and organized & thought of everything!
The building also was surprisingly cool for having such high ceilings, our wedding day was...
90 degrees and we were all very comfortable!
Steeple Square was the perfect place for us to hold our wedding reception. The space is so beautiful that we didn't have to do much decorating, and Melanie was so helpful, it made ...
planning and the day itself go so smoothly. I think the comment we've gotten the most since our wedding has been about how beautiful the venue was, so I definitely recommend having your wedding/party/event at Steeple Square! Don't even look at other places because it has it all.
Absolute delight to work with, I always felt like we were in good hands and didn't have to sweat the little things day of - everything went off without a hitch! We love the mission...
of Steeple Square, it's just an added bonus that the event space is beautiful and their team is so wonderful!
We loved our wedding Steeple Square! It is an absolutely stunning venue and Melanie was wonderful to work with. She answered all of our many questions promptly and ensured the day ...
went smoothly, including touching base with the vendors to make sure everyone was on the same page. We were able to host both our ceremony and reception in the space and wouldn’t have done it any other way. It was a magical night and we received many comments about how beautiful and unique of a venue it was. Highly recommend!
From our first interaction with Melanie to the last minute of the wedding Melanie was responsive and reliable. She made the stress level non existent.Mother of the Groom we
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a smaller role but felt valued and important. Bar staff were amazing and accommodating!Prices were excellent and the venue amazing and gorgeous!
Steeple Square was hands down the most beautiful indoor space we looked at for our ceremony, and we're so glad we decided to have it there. Melanie, the event coordinator, was the ...
epitome of professionalism. She answered all of our questions and even raised some ideas on things we hadn't even thought of. We were able to use minimal decorations because the architecture was just so beautiful, so the space really spoke for itself. I would highly, highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a traditional setting without the constraints of a typical religious ceremony.
This was a great venue for our wedding. The interior of the church was just to die for. The coordinator was very collaborative for our special day. The coordinator was able to hel...
p out with big and small details for our wedding ceremony. I highly recommend Steeple Square if you are in the Dubuque area.
I got married in June 2021 and Steeple Sqaure was a dream to work with. Melanie, the campus manager, was wonderful from beginning to end. She was very organized and helped us plan ...
what was a essentially a perfect day. The bartenders we had that evening were also very friendly and professional. The venue is absolutely gorgeous and with recent renovations it looks even more magical.
This place was absolutely wonderful for our wedding ceremony. Melanie was great to work with and make sure everything went smoothly the day of our wedding! Cannot say enough good t...
hings about this place! Highly recommend!!
We were extremely happy with our experience in choosing Steeple Square for our wedding ceremony! Melanie was amazing to work with and helped us with every step of not only the cere...
mony, but also recommendations for after our ceremony and for our reception. She was extremely responsive and easy to work with when it came to changes with timeline, questions, or working around our schedules to meet with us. Also, the space is gorgeous and very large which is hard to find in the area if wanting to have 100-150+ guests.
We highly recommend Steeple Square to anyone looking for a beautiful venue in Dubuque!!
My take…
Steeple Square was the perfect place for our son and his new wife to have their wedding ceremony! The restoration of of the building is amazing. All of our questions and ...
concerns were answered in a timely manner. And most importantly the bride and groom were happy and didn’t have to worry about a thing. 10 out of 10!
Melanie at Steeple Square was great to work with! The place is so pretty with stained glass that you hardly need to decorate your space if you are using it for your ceremony which ...
is one less thing to worry about. The new greenery space just outside was perfect for photos as well.
We had a great experience having our wedding ceremony and rehearsal dinner at Steeple Square even though things seemed uncertain at times with COVID. Melanie was wonderful to work...
with and always quick to respond to my many questions and emails. The staff was very attentive the day of the wedding and made sure everything went smoothly without any issues. We certainly couldn’t have done it without them! The space is absolutely stunning and I got so many compliments on its beauty. We really enjoyed the outdoor area as well for photographs and our first look. I would highly recommend Steeple Square to anyone planning their wedding who wants a classic yet unique venue.
Everything went smoothly and perfect! We truly appreciate everything you guys did for us. Our wedding was perfect and memorable. Everyone was professional, and our wedding day turn...
ed out perfect. We couldn't be any happier!
Melanie was absolutely amazing to work with! We planned our wedding during Covid which added extra stressors but she was always willing to work with us through everything! The venu...
e itself is absolutely beautiful. I did not feel stressed showing up to the church because I knew Melanie would take care of things :) Highly recommend this venue!
We are so happy that we chose Steeple Square for our venue for our wedding reception! Not only is venue absolutely stunning, the atmosphere really added an extra touch to our day t...
oo. Melanie was so great to work with and was always prompt to responding to any questions we had. Getting married during Covid was an experience in itself, and no matter what change of plans happened, they were there to support our changes, make suggestions, and made sure that everything was perfect! We highly recommend this venue! You will not be disappointed!
Selecting the Steeple Square for our wedding ceremony was one of the best decisions we made. Although planning began pre-Covid, Melanie was super helpful in narrowing down the deta...
ils to ensure our wedding ran smoothly. We received so many compliments from our guests on how stunning the Steeple Square is! If you are looking for a beautiful indoor venue with a very organized coordinator - I recommend the Steeple Square!
Beautiful location and affordable! Melanie is great and very helpful. Highly recommend!
We had our wedding reception at Steeple Square and I’m SO glad we did! This venue is absolutely gorgeous with so much rich history, new renovations, and amazing staff!! Melanie, th...
e steeple square manager, was the BEST! She worked with my now husband and I for MANY MONTHS as we were constantly changing our plans due to COVID-19. She was so kind and patient with us, not to mention extremely flexible! She made sure our every need was taken care of. She met with us multiple times and would respond promptly to emails & phone calls. Our wedding reception went so smooth thanks to Melanie & the other staff; We didn’t have to worry about a single thing! Even during Covid-19, Melanie made sure we all had an amazing night while remaining safe. All the tables & chairs were spread out, we had extra tables so guests would feel more comfortable, and there was hand sanitizer and masks available for everyone. I would HIGHLY recommend having an event at Steeple Square! You won’t regret it!
Our daughter was married on 6/27/20 during the pandemic. The plan to continue with their wedding date necessitated very fluid plans which Steeple Square was excellent in staying u...
p on and adjusting plans as needed. I could not have asked for a better facility to work with. Melanie is a pro at what she does, extremely helpful in details, and very efficient and respectful of all the time it takes to plan. Additionally, the facility was undergoing renovations which only served to enhance our event. They took great care to make sure it did not disrupt or take away from the beauty of the facility. I have no regrets at all having our rehearsal, rehearsal dinner and wedding at the facility! Thanks much!
Steeple Square was the perfect place to have our wedding! It was unique and different which is exactly what we were looking for. The event coordinator we worked with was fabulous a...
nd took the time to make sure our day was perfect. We had 220 people at the wedding, but it can hold more. We could not have asked for a better place to celebrate with all of our family and friends!
Steeple Square is a great venue to get married!! We had a perfect day and the space is absolutely gorgeous! Melanie was fantastic to work with. With her assistance, our day was per...
fect!!
I could not say more positive things about this venue and the event coordinator, Melanie. I had my ceremony and reception at Steeple Square and any problem that I could come up wit...
h was quickly solved. I had a stress free wedding day because I completely trusted the staff to handle situations. They had my best interest in mind and I couldn't imagine my wedding having been anywhere else! It's a beautiful venue with an amazing staff!
Contact
101 E 15th St., Dubuque, IA
Steeple Square