Magnolia Farms - Adel, Iowa

Jessica A.

I had my wedding at Magnolia Farms on November 2nd, 2024 and it was absolutely amazing! We had our wedding outdoors but there was plenty room to do it inside as well! The space is absolutely magical with the lighting and it looked amazing! The bar area was great for serving our food as well as getting drinks! The bridal suite is to die for, we had at least 10 people up there at all times and it never felt crowded cause it’s so massive! All in all, Magnolia Farms was the perfect spot for us to get married! Would recommend to everyone! 🧡

Ashlynn B.

Magnolia farms was the PERFECT venue for our wedding day! The venue is beautiful - some of my favorite parts were the outdoor area for the ceremony and the bridal suite!! Their list of preferred vendors is also incredibly helpful. I think that what set this experience apart was how helpful Kayla and the rest of the team was. Any question I had was immediately answered, and they were so accommodating to any specific requests I had! They're all SO kind. I would recommend this venue for any event!!

Amy R.

The venue is absolutely beautiful! It was my first choice for venue and the first one we toured and I immediately fell in love. We had our wedding October 2024 and we still get compliments from friends and family about how gorgeous the space was. We had our ceremony outside and reception inside. It perfectly represented the elegant yet rustic theme that I wanted to accomplish.
There were plenty of spaces that were perfect for photo opportunities and the ceremony space has concrete throughout the area so you won't have to worry too much about mud if it happens to rain before your event.
While that was ideal for the day of I wish they would have a bit better handicap accessibility to get down to the ceremony site. They offer plenty of parking and it is easy to get inside the building, however there is no ramp specifically for wheel chair access besides a shallower hill area off to the side or the guests must wait up by the barn if they can't make it down the hill.
Kayla and Scott answered any and all questions I had in the days leading up to the big day which I loved! We added on the day-of coordination package when we booked the venue and we had Anna on our day who did an absolutely wonderful job. She was very professional and managed to keep all of us on track and on time and any questions she did her best to help.
It did seem like come day of there may have been some miscommunications between what we had discussed beforehand and what turned out day of but Anna did a wonderful job rolling with everything and making the day a success. It might be ideal to offer meetings with day-of coordinator and bride directly in the future instead of going through channels.
The bar packages were ideal and fairly straight forward which was really nice to not have to worry about when it came to the big day. The bartenders were great and seemed to know what they were doing. However, my only wish is that they were dressed a bit less casual for a formal event such as a wedding. While it wasn't too big a deal, it just seemed slightly unprofessional to serve in sweatpants print sweatshirts.
The bridal suite was absolutely beautiful and had everything we would need to get ready for the wedding! There was also plenty of lighting so getting ready pictures turned out wonderful!
The grooms suite was also very nice and spacious and had games for the boys to play as well as a TV. Unfortunately, the foosball table was missing the ball and the TV wasn't working the day we were there. It also seemed the heat was struggling to keep up in the grooms suite/ reception area when we first got there up until the reception had started (it was a 60 degree high day and a low of 40 degrees.)
All in all we loved our time spent here and would recommend to future couples!

Cheryl I.

We only have great things to say about Magnolia Farms! From the first meeting to our wedding day they have been so wonderful to work with. Kayla helped make the wedding planning and wedding day stress free. All our guests were in awe of the beauty the outdoor ceremony space and reception area provided. Magnolia Farms also provided a comfortable bridal suite that accommodated myself and my 7 bridesmaids. As well as my husband and his groomsmen enjoyed the bar area to getting ready prior to the wedding. Again we can’t thank Kayla and Magnolia Farms for a wonderful wedding day! We highly suggest this place for your special day!

Photos provided by Everlasting Photo IA
Floral and Decor provided by White Willow Events

Gabryelle W.

We couldn’t have chosen a better venue for our wedding! Magnolia Farms is wonderful. It’s tucked away so it’s quiet, Kayla was amazing to work with, and the space is very clean. A huge plus was the bridal suite, it made for the perfect place for all the girls to get ready in. If you’re looking for a modern barn style venue, this is the one!!

Ella S.

After getting engaged in early July 2023, I had a clear vision of my ideal wedding venue. I toured numerous venues in Des Moines, only to feel disappointed and discouraged. Then, while browsing Instagram and searching #iowawedding, I discovered this gem. When I toured the Magnolia Farms, I was overwhelmed with relief and excitement to the point of tears.

Magnolia Farms is absolutely stunning. The white interior with hanging lights exudes elegance, and the exterior is perfect for outdoor weddings. I had my ceremony outside and used their charming arbor, which was perfect! Although it was very hot and humid on my special day, the trees around the ceremony area provided excellent shade for all the guests. My groom and I were in the sun, but it was totally worth it 🙂

We had our reception inside, and I loved how beautifully the white interior complimented my decor. It truly was picture-perfect. Magnolia Farms does have an AC unit, but I think adding more units would be beneficial, as it was quite humid inside the barn with only one door open for entry from the ceremony.
Kayla was incredible to work with throughout the touring and booking process. Her prompt responses were invaluable, and having a day-of coordinator included with the venue was a huge relief. Although I felt there could have been more communication between the coordinator and the bride, her presence on the day was extremely helpful. She took care of the setup, alleviating our stress about who would handle it and how long it would take.

There was also a miscommunication about an additional fee that I only learned about during our 45-day-out meeting. I had discussed not having alcohol at the venue, and the brochure I received mentioned a fee only for using the bar. During our meeting, Kayla informed us about a dry bar fee that we had to pay even if we weren't serving alcohol. Discovering this fee so close to the wedding was definitely a surprise. It would have been helpful to know about this charge upfront, regardless of whether alcohol was involved.

Sydney S.

We chose Magnolia Farms for how beautiful the setting and the barn were and it did not disappoint! The ceremony was beautiful, cocktail hour was great with the indoor/outdoor options for socializing, and the barn was set up perfectly for our reception. Great communication throughout the whole process and Anna, the girl who assisted us, did an amazing job of coordinating with the vendors and making sure everything was neat and organized. Also, the bridal suite was perfect- spacious, clean, and well stocked. Highly recommend!!

Macey Z.

It is impossible to put into words the true beauty of this venue. The day we did our tour, my eyes filled with tears because I just knew that I had to get married here. A year later, I got married in September 2023 & it was the best day of my life thanks to the convenience of everything being in one location. The bridal suite is ADORABLE, the ceremony space is BREATHTAKING, and the reception space is INCREDIBLE!!! I cannot even tell you how important adding on the day of coordinator was. Our special day was 100 degrees, but Kayla made sure we were all taken care of. Kayla was not only amazing with making sure we were comfortable and at ease, but she was a literal superhero throughout our day doing each and everything that she thought would make our day absolutely perfect. She treated us like family and for her, we are forever grateful. Let me tell you... it was beyond what I could have ever imagined. The flexibility and versatility with the different spaces makes for every wedding to be completely personalized and unique. But wait... THERE'S MORE... Magnolia Farms is also DOG FRIENDLY!! Having our dog there was so important to us!
I will 110% recommend anyone and everyone looking for a space to host an event to STRONGLY consider Magnolia Farms. I am so glad that we did!