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Bella Sala Event Center
Photos: Bella Sala Event Center (bellasalaevents.com)
A chandeliered hall and waterfall terrace, five minutes from Coralville
A locally owned event center just outside Tiffin that has hosted weddings since 2009. The Cascata hall — the side sized for 225–250 with a dance floor — is bright and formal, with arched windows, chandeliers and wood cross-back chairs. Outside, a waterfall terrace and wooded grounds make a lovely ceremony and photo spot. Tables, linens, decor and the bar all run through their own team, so it's close to one-stop.
A chandeliered banquet hall with a waterfall terrace, five minutes from Coralville — the classic one-stop choice, though they only share prices after a tour.
Why it works
- The closest venue to the church — about 10 minutes
- Tables, linens, decor and bar handled by one team
- Waterfall terrace for the ceremony and photos
- Two large getting-ready suites
Watch out for
- Prices come only after a tour
- You must use their bar
- Reviews mention strict damage and cleaning fees
In the price
- 66" round guest tables, white linens, wood cross-back chairs
- Head table (wood harvest tables or raised head table with skirting)
- On-site event team/day-of venue manager
- 140 paved parking spots + overflow lot
- Covered drop-off awning
- 2 Deluxe Suites (with Cascata/full rentals)
- Free water station
Add-ons & extra costs
| Signature cocktail | Quoted |
| Coffee, tea and lemonade station | Extra if your caterer doesn't provide it |
| China place settings and table service | Extra |
How the money works
- Model
- flat rental
- Saturday
- Quoted after a tour. Couples report about $6,800 for a peak-season Saturday.
- Other days
- November–April is discounted
- To book
- 50% to book; the balance is due six months later. 4% fee on card payments.
- Good to know
- Bella Sala publishes no prices — it quotes after a tour. $6,800 is what WeddingWire reports couples typically spend on the peak-season rental (2025), used here as a placeholder until you have a real quote. Their FAQ mentions November–April discounts.
2025 pricing · source. Prices for 2028 are usually set a year or two out and tend to rise 3–8% a year.
Rules of the house
- Catering
- Any licensed caterer they approve
- Bar
- Their own bar (required); packages are customizable
- Access
- From 8 am
- Ends
- 11 pm
- Season
- Year-round; the waterfall runs April–October
- Smoke machines must be water-based (fire suppression risk otherwise)
- No glitter or confetti bombs indoors or outdoors (cleaning fee if used)
- No balloon or lantern releases (wooded landscape)
- Nothing taped, nailed or adhered to walls/floors/windows
- Sparkler send-offs allowed only with water/sand buckets supplied by the couple
- Dogs allowed at the ceremony only if kenneled around food/beverage
| Cascata hall — your reception room, with the waterfall terrace and both suites | 330 seated |
| Whole venue — both halls together | 650 |
| Mini-Monies & More — rehearsal dinner or shower | 75 |
Availability
Prices and dates are shared after a tour — book one to ask about 2028 Saturdays.
What people say
Couples love
- Staff (Melissa, JP and team) described as attentive, responsive and easy to work with throughout planning
- The waterfall terrace and grounds photograph beautifully and are a favorite backdrop
- The two Deluxe Suites for getting ready are large and well appointed
- One-stop convenience — tables, linens, catering and bar coordination all handled by the same team
- Smooth day-of execution with an on-site event manager running the timeline
Mentioned as drawbacks
- Some reviewers found the add-on fees added up
- Damage and cleaning charges are strict
- Payment terms are firm
10 minutes from St. Thomas More
205 S Park Road, Tiffin, IA 52340
Where guests stay: No rooms on site. Coral Ridge Mall hotels in Coralville are about 3 miles away, and some run shuttles.
