Baqara - Runnells, Iowa

Dave M.

I've been here for a few events and all I can say is that the amount of effort that Clint & Yvette have put into this venue is nothing short of amazing. Yvette, is an amazing chef. I can't help but eating everything that's put in front of me when she's made it.

Lisa M.

Yvette and Clint were absolutely amazing!! They know what they are doing and it’s important to give them all your trust because everything will turn out perfectly! I won’t lie, I was a bit intimidated at first with the first couple of meetings but as time went on, I could see Yvette’s vision come to life and I knew it was going to be a spectacular day. I met Clint for the first time on our wedding day and he jumped right in like we’ve known each other forever. He answered every question we had, helped coordinate plans with our vendors as they showed up and took so much stress away for us! If I could relive this day over and over again I would continue to pick Yvette and Clint every time. Our wedding date was Aug 25, and it was HOT. They made sure to keep all of our guests inside until the last minute and then escorted them to the outdoor seating so that everyone was safe and did not over heat. They had their eyes out for EVERYONE! ❤️ Yvette even surprised us by throwing in fried chicken for our dinner which was one of the best surprises for us! Her talent is truly amazing, between coordinating, cooking, baking, floral arrangements, she can do it all! I had a hankie from my great great Grandmother that she even coordinated into my bouquet 🥰 it was a perfect day all around

Lauren M.

I just got married at Baqara and it truly was the best experience. As a bride, I can say that Yvette and Clinton went above and beyond everything that was agreed to and promised. Yvette was attentive from the beginning at the rehearsal dinner to us as the bride and groom and made sure we were taken care of. Clinton asked all the right questions and was great at giving the wedding party direction and guidance. Any question or concern was taken care of immediately on wedding day. The way that they prioritize the bride and groom feeling special is truly unmatched. They mitigated everything that popped up that could have stressed me out and made sure the day was clearly about my husband and I. I would highly recommend them to anybody.

Shay D.

Yvette and Clinton have created something very special, that is Baqara Event Venue. Excellent location, beautiful scenery, lovely patio set up, endless amounts of decor, and incredible service. Who doesn't love a family owned business that actually cares about its clients?

Amy S.

Absolutely loved our wedding here, Yvette and Clint made sure everything went great and even had a backup plan in case it rained.
I loved not having worry about decorating or cleaning up. And having them as your day-of coordinator was such a tremendous help, it definitely helped with the stress of the day.
They truly do everything in their power to ensure your day goes as smoothly as possible, highly recommend!

Amy M.

My daughter's wedding was absolutely beautiful! Yvette and Clint the owners are the best to work with.

Ashley S.

Baqara was an absolute gem of a find for our wedding. Yvette and her staff, from the first initial contact to after the wedding were so inclusive, friendly and professional. My wife and I cannot thank them enough for helping our dreams come true and making our day so special. We had no worries the day of, as Yvette handled everything to make our day run so smoothly. Her attention to detail and the couples ideas come to life so perfectly. We definitely recommend Baqara for anyone looking for a really neat venue, with great staff and views!

J W.

We booked our June 2018 wedding with Baqara and could not be happier with our decision! From the day we booked, they were outstanding in helping us plan the wedding and making sure every little detail was covered. While providing excellent, professional service, perhaps what sets them apart even more is they are wonderful, down-to-earth people who just want to make your wedding great. They were so awesome at every stage that we thought we had to be forgetting something, because we were absolutely stress-free!

On the wedding day, everything went better than we could have imagined. The setup for the ceremony and reception were both amazing and captured what we had envisioned. Yvette, Clint, and their staff were very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed, while also providing a really fun atmosphere for our guests. Their service was perhaps best exemplified when Yvette went out in the pouring rain/flash floods to get the late-night snack (pizza) for our guests. They truly went above and beyond in taking care of everything and letting us enjoy the night!

The vendors Baqara recommends are also outstanding, and they all worked together seamlessly. Everyone says something is bound to go wrong on your wedding day, but if anything did, we certainly didn’t notice it!

I would highly recommend Baqara to anyone for their wedding. We feel extremely lucky and grateful that we chose them!