Hotel Julien Dubuque


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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $3,500 for off-peak dates, and $4,500 for peak dates

Catering services pricing

$54 per person for off-peak dates, with a minimum total spend of $3,500

Guest capacity

Up to 320 seated guests


About this venue

Hotel Julien Dubuque, a destination for beautiful wedding celebrations. Our hotel is an elegant boutique hotel that marries modern amenities with historic charm in the heart of Old Main Street Dubuque, and has been the choice venue for celebrations for over 150 years.


Our event spaces

Grande Ballroom and Atrium

Feelings of grandeur, elegance and style emerge from first impressions of the historic Grande Ballroom.

Complete with luxurious finishings and magnificent windows, the ballroom accommodates, on its own, a little over 150 guests and features 17’ ceilings with chandeliers. Opened into the Fleur de Lis room, this space can host up over 300 guests. The Grande Ballroom is also adjacent to the Atrium, a pre-function space ideal for pre-wedding entertainment, cocktails and meet-and-greet opportunities.

Guest capacity

75-320 Seated

100-450 Standing

Square footage

6,250

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Room cost

$1,500 for Saturday Rental

River Room

Adjacent to our Riverboat Lounge, the River Room offers a unique and modern setting suitable for weddings accommodating a little over 100 guests.

The River Room includes private access to the River Terrace, an outdoor patio space overlooking the Mississippi River and Port of Dubuque. With a strong history in providing unforgettable experiences, this unique outdoor space is ideal for pre-wedding entertainment, cocktails and meet-and-greet opportunities.

Guest capacity

30-100 Seated

50-180 Standing

Square footage

2,760

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Room cost

$750 for a Saturday

Harbor Gallery

Nothing could be more unique than this distinctive space with breathtaking views of the Port of Dubuque through our floor-to-ceiling windows.

Providing the rare combination of spaciousness in an intimate setting, the Harbor Gallery is located on the lobby level and is an exclusive venue for intimate dining up to 80 guests.

Guest capacity

20-80 Seated

30-120 Standing

Square footage

2,400

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Room cost

$350

Grande Ballroom and Atrium

Feelings of grandeur, elegance and style emerge from first impressions of the historic Grande Ballroom.

Complete with luxurious finishings and magnificent windows, the ballroom accommodates, on its own, a little over 150 guests and features 17’ ceilings with chandeliers. Opened into the Fleur de Lis room, this space can host up over 300 guests. The Grande Ballroom is also adjacent to the Atrium, a pre-function space ideal for pre-wedding entertainment, cocktails and meet-and-greet opportunities.

Guest capacity

75-320 Seated

100-450 Standing

Square footage

6,250

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Room cost

$1,500 for Saturday Rental


Available services that can be provided by Hotel Julien Dubuque

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event coordinator
  • Event staff
  • Liability insurance
  • Lighting/Sound
  • On-site accommodations
  • Service staff
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting
  • Linens
  • Sound / AV
  • Standard Chairs

Accommodations

  • Bedroom suites
  • Double bed rooms
  • Honeymoon suite
  • Luxury suites
  • Room blocks offered
  • Single king rooms
  • Single queen rooms

Hotel Julien Dubuque menu options


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  • Banwarth Review

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    Eric & A.Jun 19, 2024

    We had an amazing weekend at The Hotel Julien Dubuque! Our guests talked about the food, the ease of everything, and the room turn over as well. The whole day was flawless and very easy for our family to help decorate, due to the staffing at the hotel. Thank you! We would recommend this venue to any couple due to the ease and how pretty everything was all weekend. From the hotel rooms, to the Ballroom. Everything was beautiful!

  • Our Perfect Day!

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    Claire and A.May 14, 2024

    We had our wedding at the Hotel Julien and we would highly recommend it to anyone looking to get married! We hosted our rehearsal dinner, reception, and a morning after breakfast all at the hotel! The staff is so helpful and they were truly great to work with! The food is also GREAT! We got so many compliments on it from our guests! We could not have asked for a better day!

  • An old money look and feel for your wedding day

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    Deanna H.Sep 17, 2023

    Absolutely the best experience any bride, groom, and guests could experience from start to finish. The staff go above and beyond, they handled all of my last minute requests with a smile and offered to do even more than my requests to help make every little detail perfect. I booked with them 2 weeks before our wedding date sent. I know…. I’m crazy. The food was absolutely amazing. Every single guest not only made a point to say it was the best wedding food they have ever had, but they will be back to visit the restaurant that serves the dish for date nights. That says a lot! It has an old money vibe, it is an absolutely stunning building. The grand ballroom is perfect for the ceremony and reception. We held our reception in their river room and only used the grand ballroom for the ceremony.