Bayliss Park Hall

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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $1,400 for off-peak dates, and $1,000 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 200 seated guests

About this venue

The former Elk’s building was built in the colonial-revival style of architecture. Wide porches, supported by large columns, extend along the entire front of the building, with the upper balcony extending over the entrance in artistic architectural detail. On October 21, 1900, the cornerstone was laid for Lodge No. 531, B.P.O.E. on the north side of Bayliss Park in the heart of Council Bluffs. The inside of the building is furnished in classic Victorian style with rich burgundy and green hues. The original cigar stand and bundle counter is located immediately to the right of the front entrance. The grand oak stairway curves to the right and to the left and draws you up to the second-floor reception area and a ballroom that features a hard maple floor and mahogany-paneled walls. The second floor balcony provides guests with a breathtaking view of Bayliss Park and its beautiful fountain.

Seated guest capacity

  • 200

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Historic Estates, Mansions
  • Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

  • Indoor
530 1st Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Our event spaces

Bayliss Park Hall

Bayliss Park is a wonderful place for a wedding!

When entering Bayliss Park Hall, you will be swept away by the beauty and romance of this 114-year-old Victorian Era mansion. The main floor reception area is perfectly framed by a beautiful 12-foot, hand-carved fireplace with a circular oak grand staircase leading to the second floor ballroom, which can host up to 200 guests.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Included in this room:

-Have flexibility to choose the Catering partner that makes the most sense for your event -Provide your own beverages, or work with one of our preferred vendors -Receive personal services from the owners, Arlo & Sandi Burk, to ensure your special day is everything you dreamed of -Celebrate in a beautiful and romantic building adjacent to Bayliss Park, a picturesque place for wedding photos -Save on rental costs, as ours are inclusive of most essential components of your reception, including tables, chairs and linens

Bayliss Park Hall

Bayliss Park is a wonderful place for a wedding!

When entering Bayliss Park Hall, you will be swept away by the beauty and romance of this 114-year-old Victorian Era mansion. The main floor reception area is perfectly framed by a beautiful 12-foot, hand-carved fireplace with a circular oak grand staircase leading to the second floor ballroom, which can host up to 200 guests.

Guest capacity

Up to 200 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Included in this room:

-Have flexibility to choose the Catering partner that makes the most sense for your event -Provide your own beverages, or work with one of our preferred vendors -Receive personal services from the owners, Arlo & Sandi Burk, to ensure your special day is everything you dreamed of -Celebrate in a beautiful and romantic building adjacent to Bayliss Park, a picturesque place for wedding photos -Save on rental costs, as ours are inclusive of most essential components of your reception, including tables, chairs and linens

Available services that can be provided by Bayliss Park Hall

Services & amenities

  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Set up
  • Wifi

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