About this vendor
The Midnight Gem is a wedding and special event venue located in Swisher, IA. Conveniently situated just minutes away from The Eastern Iowa Airport and an array of hotels, the property offers something for local and out-of-town guests alike. Complete with modern, industrial designs, the venue provides a charming setting for milestone moments.
The Midnight Gem consists of 8,000 square feet of event space designed to impress to-be-weds and their guests. When celebrating here, couples can share their special day with up to 300 people. Festivities can be held in the venue’s vaulted reception hall which features exposed ceiling beams and other industrial accents. For those who have been dreaming of celebrating in the open air, the covered patio is available. Here, couples and their guests can admire bucolic countryside views as they celebrate the newlyweds’ new chapter together. Another outdoor option, the courtyard, can also be used for special occasions. Thanks to its bistro lighting, fire pits, and lawn games, those celebrating are sure to have a memorable time. Prior to the day’s dazzling highlights, to-be-weds can prepare in separate get-ready suites with loved ones.
The attentive team at The Midnight Gem takes pride in helping couples host unforgettable celebrations. They aim to help to-be-weds seamlessly turn their visions into realities while remaining on budget. The staff will be there to set up and clean up the event space, allowing couples more time to spend with family and friends. Wooden industrial-chic tables and cross-back chairs that align with the venue’s aesthetic will be provided for each occasion.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
On-Site Accommodations
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Backyard
- Ballroom
- Industrial & Warehouse
- Trees
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Service Staff
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The Midnight Gem was the perfect venue for our daughter’s wedding! From the beautiful setting to the wonderful people behind it, we could not have asked for a better place t...
o celebrate such an important day for our family.
The venue itself is absolutely beautiful and provided the perfect backdrop for both the ceremony and reception. There was plenty of space for everyone to enjoy themselves, while still feeling warm and intimate. Every area offered something special and made for beautiful pictures and wonderful memories.
What stood out to us most was how welcoming and accommodating everyone was throughout the entire process. As the mother of the bride, there are so many details to think about and emotions that come with wedding day, and having a venue and team that we could depend on made such a difference.
Our daughter’s wedding day was everything we hoped it would be, and The Midnight Gem played such a special part in making that happen. We are incredibly grateful for the experience and the memories our family made there.
If you are considering The Midnight Gem for your wedding or special event, we absolutely recommend it! It will always hold a very special place in our hearts. ❤️
We cannot say enough wonderful things about The Midnight Gem. From start to finish, the experience was seamless and stress-free. The facilities were absolutely beautiful, spacious,...
spotless, and so well maintained. Walking in on the morning of our wedding to a clean, stunning space that was completely ready for setup made the day start off perfectly.
The staff was incredibly responsive and organized, and they worked so smoothly with all of our vendors. We were impressed by how easy communication was through email, and every question we had was answered quickly and clearly.
The venue itself has so many thoughtful amenities included, from decor options like arches, pillars, and runners to fun outdoor features like the golfing green, bean bags, patio furniture, heat lamps, and fire tables. Our guests loved exploring all the different spaces.
One of our favorite parts was the bridal and groom suites. They were absolutely gorgeous and so functional. The bridal suite easily fit a team of five hair and makeup artists without feeling crowded, and it made getting ready such a relaxing and enjoyable experience.
We also took advantage of a few of their add-on services, including the mobile bar for our cocktail hour, which was such a hit, and the breakfast and coffee delivery from their sister company the morning of the wedding, which was a total lifesaver.
The entire team at The Midnight Gem was professional, friendly, and worked together effortlessly to make sure our day went off without a hitch. We truly could not have asked for a better venue. If you’re looking for a beautiful, well-run, and all-around amazing place to get married, we highly recommend The Midnight Gem!
Had our wedding here September 27th and it was everything I imagined it would be! The Midnight Gem team was amazing from start to finish! We received so many compliments on the ven...
ue!
Venue was beautiful, staff was very communicative and helpful throughout the whole wedding planning process. Highly recommend using a day of coordinator through the venue, day coul...
dn’t have ran more smoothly!
We just hosted our wedding at the Midnight Gem on May 30. The venue and staff were absolutely amazing. The staff is great at communicating, and our 3-month and 2-week meetings were...
both helpful and insightful. We truly had the best day ever and we owe a lot to the Midnight Gem for that!
We used The Midnight Gem for our ceremony and our reception. We got so many compliments on how beautiful the venue was and everyone loved their ceremony area as well. They made eve...
rything so easy for me and they offer a lot of amenities for a very reasonable price! They have beautiful getting ready suites and the guys absolutely loved the poker table and putting green that was available. Would highly recommend if you want a beautiful venue and a dedicated staff to make your day a breeze!
My husband and I had a ~250 person wedding reception at The Midnight Gem on 11/10/2023. We booked the venue while it was still under construction and are so happy we did! The venue...
is so beautiful and so wonderfully operated. We would choose The Midnight Gem over and over again without a second thought. The staff at The Midnight Gem were easy to work with throughout the entire planning process, no matter if it was a simple e-mail question here or there or at the 2 planning meetings. A few things had changed from our original conversations to the time of our wedding and the staff honored the items that had been previously discussed, which highlights the good business ran by this venue. They truly want to help you have the best (and as stress-free) day as possible
The bride and groom's suites are gorgeous and spacious. The putting green outside (which initially I thought we wouldn't use) ended up being a hit with keeping kids entertained during the reception.
Our wedding was located off-site, and the location of The Midnight Gem is great for anyone getting married in the Iowa City or Cedar Rapids area. Having the exclusive partnership with the Avid Hotel just down the road make transportation to the venue/back to the hotel a non-issue.
We felt rental price was very fair in comparison to other venues in the area and appreciated the option to pre-purchase alcohol to help stay within budget.
Overall a good experience!
I could not imagine having my wedding anywhere else besides the Midnight Gem! The owners are the sweetest people ever, and the staff is incredibly helpful on the big day. All of my...
questions were answered, even the last-minute ones, and they did everything possible to make sure the wedding went smoothly. I would recommend this venue to anyone and everyone because I cannot say enough good things about it!
Amazing location for a wedding -- a lot of effort has clearly been put into not only the aesthetic and simplicity of the building, but also into helping couples ensure their event ...
goes as smoothly as possible. Plenty of options for customizing the space. There was great communication with the owners from the beginning. Thank you so much!
Contact
2613 Ders Drive NW, Swisher, IA
The Midnight Gem