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Post-Wedding Appetizers Having a light snack or appetizer available for your guests after the ceremony and before dinner is a great place for conversations to occur and guests to mingle. Contact us to reserve space for your next event at Country Lane Lodge. We do lots more than just host weddings and rehearsal dinners! We also do all kinds of events …
Traditional Unity Ceremonies Unity ceremonies have been a special part of wedding vows since time immemorial. Couples from cultures around the world have used this ceremony as a powerful way to symbolize their love and commitment to one another in marriage. Modern Unity Ceremonies But, until recently it’s always been the Unity Candle Ceremony that has received the spotlight. That …
Happy Halloween from everyone at Country Lane Lodge! With 40 secluded acres near the Des Moines metro, Country Lane Lodge is a great place to host your next event or even a Halloween party! Contact us to see our beautiful fall colors and event venue for yourself!
Fall is in the air! It’s the time of year when the trees are turning, leaves are falling and bushes are burning. That also means there’s plenty of beautiful photos just waiting to happen at Country Lane Lodge! Check out this rustic wagon and pumpkin scene: Or the way the light plays through the trees: Or here’s our pretty winding …
Make Your Holiday Party Something to Remember Look no further for the perfect venue for your next business holiday party or corporate celebration! Located minutes from the Des Moines metro near beautiful Adel, Iowa, Country Lane Lodge has all the modern amenities and plenty of rustic charm to make your next event a hit! At Country Lane Lodge, amongst other …
Rustic Charms with a Personal Touch Birthdays, Graduations, Anniversaries, Holiday Parties, Weddings – you name the special occasion and we can help you create amazing card and gift tables that will make the event all your own! There are many different options for a personalized gift table or card table. Unique items that fit with your theme or have a …
40 Secluded Acres of Rustic Backdrop Beautiful photos can be a great way to provide guests with memories of your event at Country Lane Lodge. We have multiple locations indoors and outdoors that are great for photos. We provide a beautiful backdrop, especially when the sun is shining through the trees. Finding ways to utilize the sunlight helps to make …
Personalize Your Special Occasion Whether its a milestone anniversary, birthday, family or class reunion, graduation or a wedding, or almost any other special event, using items that have a family connection can make your day all that more special! Also, displaying family mementoes is a great way to share your history and honor your past with your guests. We’ve seen …
We recently had an event that included these stunning lit trees. This is a great example of where a simple concept has a huge impact on the overall ambiance in the venue. Pictures don’t do them justice – the venue is BEAUTIFUL when all the lights are dimmed and the trees are lit. You can almost feel the magic! At …
We’ve mentioned in previous posts that your decorations can really make your event and aisle decorations are another opportunity to make your day awesome! Even adding small touches to an outdoor event can make your event more personalized and warm. In the pictures below of outdoor weddings held here at Country Lane Lodge, you can see what a difference personal …