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The Rustic Rose Barn

4.5 ★★★★★ 83 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Roland, Iowa

Weddings All-inclusive

Century-old barn hosting events, including weddings, with field-stone walls and pegged beams.

Plan your tour

  • Pets pet-friendly comes up in reviews — ask about having your dog in the ceremony
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  • Phone +1 515-388-4662
  • Website rusticrosebarn.com — most venues book tours right on their site

Hours

Monday 8 am–4 pm
Tuesday 8 am–4 pm
Wednesday 8 am–4 pm
Thursday 8 am–4 pm
Friday 8 am–4 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Most venues show the grounds by appointment and close the calendar on event days — book a tour rather than dropping in.

The setting

The style of The Rustic Rose Barn in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🪵 Rustic 18 mentions

“We were supposed to have a 2020 wedding and switched to the Rustic Rose Barn just 30 days before our wedding due to so many covid policies at our first venue.”

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🏛️ Historic Barn

“We loved the historical tie to our wedding space.”

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Elegant & Modern 2 mentions

“The venue is absolutely gorgeous with the large chandelier in the center of the dance floor and the string lights and drapery wrapped around the old wood beams.”

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🐄 Working Farm 3 mentions

“A lot of things offered to put on event to kitchen space and rooms to get dressed they fed the horses so people could see them and that was great.”

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🌊 Waterside 3 mentions

“We really enjoyed the outdoor space for our ceremony, and the pond for sunset photos.”

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Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of The Rustic Rose Barn — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

👰 Bridal Suite 3 mentions

“The getting ready rooms were a lovely addition and the girls really liked the style of the bridal suite.”

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🤵 Groom's Quarters

“They have the cutest space for you and your girls to get ready and even a grooms room with a poker table for the boys!”

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💡 String Lights 2 mentions

“The venue is absolutely gorgeous with the large chandelier in the center of the dance floor and the string lights and drapery wrapped around the old wood beams.”

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🌊 Pond or Lake 3 mentions

“We really enjoyed the outdoor space for our ceremony, and the pond for sunset photos.”

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⛰️ Scenic Views 2 mentions

“We really enjoyed the outdoor space for our ceremony, and the pond for sunset photos.”

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💃 Dance Floor

“The venue is absolutely gorgeous with the large chandelier in the center of the dance floor and the string lights and drapery wrapped around the old wood beams.”

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Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 83 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 22 mentions

“I recently had the pleasure of celebrating my wedding at The Rustic Rose Barn, and I’m thrilled to share that it was an absolutely magical experience.”

😌 stress-free planning 2 mentions

“Their professionalism and warmth made the entire planning process smooth and stress-free.”

📋 day-of coordination 3 mentions

“I would like to thank Susan and the staff for making the wedding I was the day of event coordinator at so smooth and magical.”

👰 beautiful bridal suite 3 mentions

“The getting ready rooms were a lovely addition and the girls really liked the style of the bridal suite.”

💡 string-light magic 2 mentions

“The venue is absolutely gorgeous with the large chandelier in the center of the dance floor and the string lights and drapery wrapped around the old wood beams.”

From the reviews

This is the absolute best wedding venue!! The whole weekend went very smoothly. The venue help was so nice and helpful. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a rustic barn wedding venue look. Very helpful that we could borrow some of the decor at the venue.

★★★★★ — Mckayla, Dec 2023

I am a bride and I loved my experience with The Rustic Rose Barn. It was such a beautiful and very well kept space. There is sooo many areas for pictures and different ways to set everything up. The staff was flexible with all our needs and make the experience that much better.

★★★★★ — Emily, Apr 2022

Everyone that I worked with was amazing! I loved this venue from the moment we first toured. The grounds are beautiful and they have so much to offer. I can't even express how perfect our day was and how amazing Susan, ashley, and Isabelle were to work with. I also loved being able to board my dog here.

★★★★★ — Sydney, Oct 2024

The Rustic Rose Barn was a fantastic venue for our wedding ceremony and reception! Susan and her staff were amazing and very helpful throughout the planning process and during our special day! We felt very welcomed and genuinely cared for throughout the whole process. The barn is gorgeous and rich with history.

★★★★★ — Amber, Jul 2024

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Getting married at The Rustic Rose Barn

The Rustic Rose Barn comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you'd actually get married — a barn that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you'll want to walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move?), the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included with the rental — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular dates at barn venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Corporate events & private parties at The Rustic Rose Barn

Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at The Rustic Rose Barn — barn venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.

Where to find The Rustic Rose Barn

3275 400th St, Roland, IA50236

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