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The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Event Center

5.0
(10)best-of-weddings

885 Cottonwood Ln, Dakota Dunes, SD

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About This Vendor

We design the experience, you create the memories

At the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dakota Dunes – Event Center (located in the Sioux City Area) we know wedding planning usually begins long before an engagement. We want to make every vision you’ve had for your wedding a reality, and we will do everything we can to make your experience enjoyable. It’s our goal to make sure your first step into the next chapter of your life is memorable in the best way and reflects your unique vision. We cater to weddings large and small with enough event space to host up to 450 guests, and the ability to partition the room into a more intimate space for smaller gatherings. Our stunning event space features a modern look with neutral colors, which creates the perfect backdrop for any style of décor, from lavish to minimal. Although our event space is amazing, (really, we could talk about it all day) what steals the show is our caring team. We love what we do. There is nothing more rewarding than the glow of a newly-married couple and the loving friends and family surrounding them. We strive to create a warm, attentive environment and our team works very hard to make sure that no detail is left unnoticed. We are eager to assist in any way, from start to finish; no request is too small! When booking our event space, you are choosing a great location at an exceptional value. Here are just a few of the perks included in the room rental fee: • Stage & skirting for the head table • Black, white, or ivory table linens • Gift table & guest book table • Colored napkins • Setup, teardown, and clean-up of the event space • Flatware, glassware, and fine china • Servers & bartenders • On-site event coordination • Save around 5% in taxes (when compared with venues in Sioux City, Iowa) • Complimentary King Suite for the wedding couple • Hotel group block with discounted rate for your wedding guests • Complimentary boardroom for gift opening the morning after your wedding (based upon availability/upon request) To begin designing the wedding of your dreams, look no further than the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dakota Dunes – Event Center. Contact our team for additional details and to set up a tour! We would be honored to share in this life-changing day.

Amenities + Details

Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Dressing Room
Liability Insurance
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
300+
Settings
Ballroom, Hotel
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Bar Rental, Food & Catering, Planning, Wedding Design, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
2022 Best of Weddings Winner

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Event Center Reviews

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Reviewed On 3/30/2021 by Erin B
From a couple who had to plan their wedding 3 separate times at 3 separate venues, we can honestly say that HIE Dakota Dunes is THE BEST! The team went above and beyond every step of the way, made us feel SO welcome, and we could tell they trul...
y cared about making the weekend special for us. This venue is worth every penny and more, it's beautiful inside and out, you don't even feel like you're in a hotel, and they are willing to work with any vision you have to make sure your day is the way you want it to be! 10/10 recommend Holiday Inn Express Dakota Dunes to anyone planning an event! Best example of the level of care... Sam (event planner) arranged for a special plate for me during dinner with my favorites since I'm a picky eater. I didn't have to ask for this, she remembered from past conversations and made sure I had something to eat during a course I didn't like. This made everyone who knows me laugh and really showed the level of care and personal touch that HIE provides!
Reviewed On 5/03/2022 by Brittnie W
Sam and Alex made our wedding perfect, easy, and seamless! I highly recommend them. They respond quickly to questions and coordinate well with other vendors. We basically didn't have to lift a finger. They didn't miss a single detail! In the mo...
rning, they had everything locked up on a cart in the office for us to just roll out to the car and easily load up.
Reviewed On 11/10/2021 by Logan L
We recently had our wedding reception here and it was simply amazing! Everything was handled so perfectly by the staff from the beginning to the end. Sam and Lauren did an incredible job, gave us great suggestions, and made us feel comfortable ...
every step of the way! The event space itself is so impressive and the outdoor patio space was such a hit among our guests! We 10/10 recommend to this venue!
Reviewed On 7/12/2021 by Rich J
We have been to a few events at the Event Center (weddings, company event, meeting) and have never been disappointed. When it came time to pick site for our rehearsal dinner, it was an easy choice and we were never disappointed. Sam and the s...
taff took great care to learn about the wedding couple and what would be special for them as part of the dinner and helped us every step of the way.
Reviewed On 6/28/2021 by Molly K
I’ll be the first to admit I was the most unorganized bride ever. Having to plan a wedding almost 900 miles away was a challenge to say the least. Thank god for Sam and her attention to detail and organizational skills! She was also so prompt i...
n answering any questions we had and helped smooth out and streamline our timeline for the day. I don’t think anyone else has the skill to corral our scattered wedding party the way she did either. The venue is absolutely gorgeous, spacious, and clean and same goes for the entire hotel. We were also blown away by how attentive and kind the staff was. We highly recommend this place to any newly engaged couples in the area!
Reviewed On 4/12/2021 by Morgan W
We just had our wedding reception at the event center and it was PERFECT! The layout and decor of the room was beautiful and exactly what we were looking for. It was large enough to space out the tables to help our guest feel a little more dist...
anced from others. Sam and her team were amazing to work with. She answered all of my questions and wrote down every request we ever had and followed through the day of. Aggies is the caterer and we received so many compliments on how our food was the best wedding food yet! Definitely recommend this space for your next event!
Reviewed On 12/02/2020 by Nicole H
The whole team at the Holiday Inn Express did a wonderful job prior to our wedding and the day of. We loved that the hotel was attached so our out of town guest could stay. The venue was beautiful and everything went smoothly. We loved how fr...
iendly and helpful everyone was! We were happy with everything and so was our guest. Can't express enough how much we loved having our wedding there!
Reviewed On 2/02/2020 by Ashley P
Lauren, Tammi and their team were amazing to work with as we planned our wedding! We visited a number of places, but after seeing the venue and meeting with Lauren, our decision was easy to make! The venue is gorgeous, elegant and spacious! Th...
e team was always available, easy to work with and accommodating! For us, the pricing was comparable plus we never felt like they were nickel and diming us on items. Being attached to a hotel was very important to us, as we had many guests traveling in, the service our guests received was top notch! We have heard nothing but great things from our guests regarding their stay! I will highly recommend the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Dakota Dunes Event Center, Lauren and her team to anyone looking for a venue!
Reviewed On 12/08/2019 by Makenzie K
June 1st, 2019 is a day that we will never forget! We held our wedding reception at the Holliday Inn Express & Suites in the Dakota Dunes and we could not have asked for a more perfect venue. The space is beautiful, immaculate, and easily ada...
ptable to any theme! The staff was WONDERFUL - so courteous, helpful, and accommodating during every step of the planning, setting up, during the event, and even days to weeks afterwards. We worked very closely with Lauren - she is an angel! We would 12/10 recommend the Holiday Inn, Dakota Dunes - Event Center for your special day!!
Reviewed On 12/04/2019 by Abbie H
We had our our wedding here September 2019 and every step of the way was WONDERFUL. The staff was very helpful throughout the planning process. They allowed us to come in the day before and the day after to set up and tear down. They even broug...
ht our presents up to our complimentary room for us! They kept the night running smoothly, everything was clean and orderly, the food was delicious, and we receive many compliments throughout the night and the following days. There is a covered outdoor area, as well as a spacious meeting space outside of the venue, that was wonderful for older guests to hang out and relax. Highly recommend!
Response from the Vendor on 12/06/2019
Abbie - It was truly and honor to be a part of you and Michael's special day. You guys were great to work with. I loved your unique style and decor. It really transformed the event center space to an area that looked especially created for the ...
two of you. From the old books, the dried flowers, the scrabble pieces - it really was such a perfect representation of the two of you, we loved it! We wish you nothing but happiness! Cheers to married life!

Contact Info for The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Event Center

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885 Cottonwood Ln, Dakota Dunes, SD(605) 242-2999
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Sam Roberts
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Cheers to the Future Mr. & Mrs.! I am ecstatic to be able to work with you to plan your big day! Watching a wedding reception unfold from start to finish after all the planning has transpired is one of the most rewarding parts of my job. I love creating unique, customized dream weddings for each and every couple so that you know that your day is unlike anyone else's. Every detail matters when you're planning the first day of your forever!

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