We got married there in August. This venue is amazing. My wife loved it at first sight. The owners…read moreand the coordinator are out of this world, and so eager to make it a special day for you. I can not talk highly enough about this location. Truly amazing.

We signed a contract with Willow Creek Glass Chapel on 2-12-12. The contract stated the new…read morereception hall would hold up to 350 people. After friends of ours had attended a reception there, we called about inspecting it. When we saw the floor that had been installed, we knew there were problems. The floor was wavy and had edges sticking up everywhere. There must be very lax zoning laws in Harrison County to allow that floor to be used. We also understand the air condtioning would not cool the place down, and we were planning a July wedding.Their website now states up to 300 people capacity, not 350 as they told us. In July, 2012, after our inspection, we decided to change venues. Since I had paid $2,000 as a deposit, with only $1,000 required in the contract, I asked for $1,000 back. TWO WEEKS, after my request, and second request, they refused to refund the extra $1,000. Actually, the main problem working with the Willow Creek owners were their terriible communication skills. My wife and daughter had set an appointment with the female owner, and she did not show up. No communication from her what so ever and it is a 25 mile drive for us. Any calls left or emails sent were not returned for days, if we were lucky. With the new venue we picked, communication was great! When I had finally pestered them enough about the refund and threatened to take them to court for the $1,000, the male owner FINALLY MANNED UP and decided he could respond to me. He emailed me that he could be out $5,000 if the wedding did not happen. If their fee is $3,000, how can he be out $5,000. As an owner of a small business, I know communication and reviews are everything. They obviously don't!

Go in and ask for Arlo. Had a great experience with him, made everything very easy to understand…read more He was there for any problems we had. The two floors looked great. Very affordable and accommodating.

This place was absolutely amazing. The reviews I got the entire night from the guests were…read morespectacular. People loved the ambience. They raved over the architecture and the details in the mansion itself. My wedding was something I will never forget thanks for the excellent staff at Bayliss Park Hall. Arlo and his wife are superb and extremely flexible and accommodating. If you want to have a wedding/reception like nothing else then this is the place to be.

We visited the Malvern Art Church for a friend's wedding and it's absolutely gorgeous inside!…read more The exterior is cute too but it's a little more simple, almost like a normal rural church design. But when you get inside and see the painted walls, gorgeous windows, vaulted ceiling, and the crisp white altar that stands out among the swaths of color around it, you'll be blown away. I live in Omaha and is it a bit outside town? For sure. But it's definitely worth the drive to see this beautiful work of art. I was just an attendee at a wedding, but if I had to help someone choose a venue, the Malvern Art Church would be one of my top recommendations!

From the owner: Art Church is a 1873 de-santified Presbyterian church. Today Art Church Iowa is available on Airbnb…read moreand is also available as a micro-wedding venue. Art Church Iowa sits 1 block from rural Downtown Malvern and 2 blocks from the 63 mi Wabash Trace Nature Trail. New in 2023 is Art House located next door to Art Church Iowa. Art House Iowa is an extension of the Art Church and is also available on Airbnb, Art Church Weddings, and is home to ZJ Paintings Gallery. Zack Jones is the owner and creator of Art Church Iowa and Art House Iowa. Zack is a small town advocate that uses the arts as a revitalization tool. Open by appointment

I would absolutely recommend Jessica's services as your wedding coordinator. She did a marvelous…read morejob arranging, managing and coordinating my daughter's wedding. We are based in CA so needed a local expert to find a first class caterer (Attitude on Food), execute on our floral design wishes (Magnolia), work with our incredible venue (Willow Creek Glass Chapel), find a local vendor to aisle ready steam the wedding dress (Omaha Lace Cleaners) and provide suggestions for activities for the weekend. Jessica exceeded our expectations, and I would happily recommend her and Maggie for your special day too.

From the owner: Magnolia Events & Creations is a sister owned small business that specializes in unique handmade…read morehome décor and event & floral design. Our unique shopping experience is curated through hand-selecting a unique blend of talented local creatives makers from the Nebraska/Iowa area. Each month during our "Open Shop" dates you will find a new selection of handmade home décor pieces, gift items, unique vintage finds and up-cycled treasures. Because all of the items in our shop are handmade with love, we are not open on a daily basis, as this schedule allows all of our makers time to create new and unique products! During our open shop times we also offer a wide variety of "Creative Workshops" which are ideal for a girl's day out or a mom & daughter date! Please visit our EVENTS tab on our Facebook Page for all of our upcoming OPEN SHOP times and Creative Workshops.

I never knew this restaurant was in Council Bluffs, I love the 360 (in the name haha) view of Omaha…read moreand then Iowa! We received complimentary rolls & bread and they were warm and delicious! I wasn't super hungry so I got the French onion soup, came out poppin hot & the bread on top was nice and soggy like it should be! I got the wedge salad as well, next time I'd ask for light dressing, and I like lots of dressing! We did make reservations, and I paid $10 per person, 2 of us, for better seating/ view, happy I did for our first time there! My husband enjoyed his prime rib and said he would definitely get it again!

We came here for dinner on Friday night. The table ordered the filet mignon and the ribeye steak…read more Steaks were perfectly cooked as requested. We also ordered a bottle of wine. We all fully enjoyed our meal. The entree came with a side and a choice of salad or soup. The service was very nice and accommodating to our dietary restrictions. We had a wonderful evening with lovely views.

I stumbled across this sweet little place . If you blink, you'll miss it. It's right on the corner…read moreof South Main Street. I popped in for a little something to eat.. it's all kinds of sweet little gem, in a town that is trying to re-do its self. Sat at a table to order, prompt and friendly staff. Ordered the Statesmen- on a croissant- came with an interesting side salad and a cup of coffee. $13 I think is what I paid. Worth every penny - Sandwich was full of flavor- or the chicken salad was. The croissant wasn't anything special, and the side salad aka dessert was something I've never had before- apples, grapes, nuts and snickers with a whip of some sort. How fun and silly, plus the coffee was a perfect cup of good old coffee. I'd recommend this quaint little spot- sit and just absorb all the nuance.

Great food and menu selection. Cute food presentation. Great service. Must try the attached bakery…read morethat is just as cute with great selection of delicious pastries. Highly recommend. Suggest you make reservation.

Kimmylea and her team are exceptional at handing the many details of an event. The night of our…read moreGala, she went above and beyond in so many ways! She is also really positive and encouraging at navigating and solving the many un-expected things that happen during an event! We will use her services again. Thank you!!

Limelight Expressions was the best decision we made for our wedding! My husband and I knew early on…read morethat we wanted a day-of-coordinator to help our wedding day run smoothly. After our initial consultation with Kimmylea, we decided to go with the Something Blue package since we were early on in the planning process. With this package we planned alongside Kimmylea and got the day-of coordination. She helped us every step of the way keeping us on track with booking vendors and even recommending vendors as well. Kimmylea was so easy to get into contact with. She always responded in a timely manner and we had several meetings along the way as well which helped us feel prepared. The wedding day was stress-free for my husband and I and our whole family. Kimmylea and Beau set up everything and tore down which was so nice to not have our families worry about. At the end of the night I found out our venue's security guard never showed up and they wouldn't be able to serve alcohol without one. Luckily Beau was able to fill that role due to his occupation. I'm not sure what would have happened if Kimmylea and Beau weren't there, but I'm glad I'll never have to find out. Kimmylea also stepped up when I was feeling uneasy about a last minute DJ switch. She contacted the owner and helped reassure me that everything would be great. If you are looking for a wedding or any type of event planner, look no further. Limelight Expressions will go above and beyond to make your day perfect and stress free!

Event with Angelina provides exceptional services! She has a knack for creating spaces that are…read moreinviting, aesthetically pleasing, and fun! Whether you have a specific theme in mind or no idea where to start, Angelina does a great job working with you to make your event exactly what you want. I look forward to booking future events with her!

From the owner: Personalized approach to planning and overall coordination and management of events no matter the…read moresize or budget. Working together to create an event that matches your vision and aligns with your budget. From start to finish or just day-of coordination, I will be your go-to person to help and focus on all the details.