The Details

Everything You Need for a Beautiful, Seamless Celebration

Every Cambridge Estate rental includes access to the estate and a collection of thoughtful amenities

designed to make your event feel effortless from beginning to end.

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Iowa wedding cocktail ideas. An Old Fashioned drink set on top of our Venue bar at The Cambridge Estate

Included with every event

THE ESTATE

  • Exclusive use of The Cambridge Estate for your event

  • Bridal getting-ready suite

  • Groom’s getting-ready suite

  • Pool table room

  • Outdoor cocktail patio

  • Access to the estate grounds and outdoor spaces

  • Access to the wildflower and lavender fields for photography

  • Access to the gazebo for an outdoor ceremony or photos

  • On-site guest parking

  • Prep kitchen with refrigerator and freezer available for guest use

  • Event-day coolers available for guest use

  • Garment steamer available in the getting-ready spaces

TABLES & SEATING

  • White reception chairs

  • Round reception tables seating up to 10 guests

  • Rectangular tables for the bridal party, cake, gifts, favors, food, or additional event needs

  • Cocktail tables

  • Customized room layout

  • Choice of head table

  • Set-up and tear-down of Cambridge Estate tables, chairs, and furnishings

LINENS

  • Elegant table linens included

  • Additional linen options available

BAR & HOSPITALITY

Our bar is designed to make beverage service simple and seamless for you and your guests.

  • Beautifully appointed professional bar area

  • Lemon, orange or cucumber Ice water station provided

  • Bartending service available as an additional service

  • Beer, wine, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages available through The Cambridge Estate bar

  • Coffee & Hydration Station available as an additional enhancement

For a seamless guest experience, all alcoholic beverages and event beverages are provided through The Cambridge Estate bar.

SOUND & ENTERTAINMENT

  • Indoor sound system

  • Outdoor sound system

  • Microphones for ceremonies and announcements

  • Bluetooth connectivity

  • Bluetooth speakers

  • Pool table and entertainment space

EVENT COORDINATION & SUPPORT

Your celebration deserves more than a beautiful space.

For 2027, every wedding rental includes our Event Coordination Experience — a $2,500 value — designed to help you enjoy your celebration rather than manage it.

  • Dedicated event coordinator

  • In-person planning meetings

  • Unlimited correspondence with your event coordinator

  • Curated preferred vendor guide

  • Open vendor policy — choose the vendors you love or work with our trusted vendor recommendations

  • Vendor communication and coordination

  • Wedding Day Timeline — your coordinator will help create a detailed event timeline and communicate key timing with your vendors

  • Full Event Coordination — from vendor arrival through the final moments of your celebration, your Cambridge Estate coordinator helps manage the timeline, vendors, ceremony, reception details, and flow of the day

  • On-site ceremony rehearsal coordination

  • Event design and room-layout support

  • On-site staff to help maintain the facility throughout your event

  • Post-event facility clean-up

  • Set-up and tear-down of Cambridge Estate furnishings and event items

THE CAMBRIDGE EXPERIENCE

Your celebration is more than a single event. It is an experience designed around you.

  • A private historic estate exclusively yours for your celebration

  • Indoor and outdoor celebration options

  • Historic architecture and original character

  • Beautiful photo opportunities throughout the property

  • Access to the estate grounds, wildflower fields, lavender fields, and gazebo

  • Dedicated spaces for getting ready, gathering, celebrating, and relaxing

  • A thoughtfully curated experience designed to feel personal, beautiful, and effortless

WEEKEND ESTATE EXPERIENCE

For couples who select a qualifying weekend wedding package, the experience can extend beyond the celebration itself.

  • Five-bedroom estate accommodations for overnight bridal guests included

  • One-bedroom honeymoon suite included

AVAILABLE ENHANCEMENTS

For couples who want to personalize their Cambridge experience even further, additional enhancements and event services are available.

Décor & Guest Experience

  • Gold Padded Wedding Chairs — $1,200
    Upgrade from our standard white chairs to beautiful gold padded chairs.

  • Curated Centerpiece Package — $1,200
    Featuring glass candle holders, mirror bases, and battery-operated candle votives.

  • Additional Linen Change — $100
    An additional linen change is available for couples who would like a fresh set of linens during their event.

  • Coffee & Hydration Station — $220
    Includes regular and decaf coffee, creamer, sugar, cups, stir sticks, and a refreshing iced-water station with lemon, cucumber, or orange.

  • Additional Event-Day Enhancements
    Available upon request.

BAR & BARTENDING

The Cambridge Estate offers flexible bar options so couples can choose the experience that works best for their celebration.

For all Friday–Sunday events where alcohol is served:

  • Dry Bar Fee — $1,000

  • Bar Minimum — $1,000

  • Professional Bartender — $100/hour

  • 5-hour minimum per event day

Couples may choose between an Open Bar or Cash Bar.

The $1,000 bar minimum applies to the bar service selected for the event. Bartender labor is billed separately at $100 per hour, with a five-hour minimum per event day.

For events with more than 100 guests, an additional bartender will be provided at no additional bartender labor charge.

Begin Your Signature Event

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