A Modern Industrial Wedding and Event Venue
251 to 300 guests
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Alex and Jordan Nelson
OWNER
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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.
Woman-owned Business
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception:
$6,500
Ceremony:
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Bar services:
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Catering:
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Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Backyard
Ballroom
Industrial & Warehouse
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Service Staff
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Meet the team
Alex and Jordan Nelson
Owner
Hello! We are owners of The Midnight Gem, a husband and wife duo that love to plan weddings and events! We have been together since 8th grade (yes- middle school sweethearts!) After both graduating from The University of Iowa, we finally tied the knot in summer of 2019 and built our first home in the North Liberty area. Not long after we decided to take on some more new adventures- chasing our dream of building a wedding and event venue and growing our family! We are extremely passionate and can't wait to help you plan the event of your dreams. We look forward to meeting you!
Reviews
5.0
out of 5.05 reviews
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The Midnight Gem is highly praised for its beautiful venue, dedicated staff, and reasonable amenities, making wedding planning a breeze. Reviewers appreciated the spacious and gorgeous bride and groom suites, as well as the entertainment options like the putting green. The inclusive packages, fair pricing, and exclusive partnership for accommodations nearby were also highlighted as positive aspects, along with the venue's attentive and helpful staff.- Top reviews
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Nicole P
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5.0
11/27/2023
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.
Shelby J
5.0
11/09/2024
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 everything 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!
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Sienna R
5.0
11/20/2023
Overall a good experience!
Ashley S
5.0
8/03/2023
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!
Karalee S
5.0
6/21/2023
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!
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