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About Grand River Convention Center
Couples planning a Dubuque wedding will find Grand River Convention Center among the Dubuque area's wedding venues. Beyond wedding venues, the business also offers wedding planners, wedding caterers — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding planner in Dubuque
How much does a wedding planner cost in Dubuque?
Day-of coordination in Dubuque commonly runs $800–$2,000; partial planning $2,000–$4,500; full-service planning often starts around $4,500 and scales with the wedding. Many planners saved couples more than their fee through vendor knowledge and mistake-avoidance.
Planner vs. venue coordinator — what's the difference?
A venue coordinator works for the venue and manages the venue's responsibilities. A planner works for you — across every vendor, the timeline, and the day itself. Most couples need at least a day-of coordinator even at venues with great staff.
How does Lazo rank wedding planners in Dubuque?
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Wedding venues near Grand River Convention Center
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Dubuque Iowa Event Center | 0.5 mi |
| Wicked River Event Production | 0.5 mi |
| The Magnolia - Dubuque | 0.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from Grand River Convention Center to each venue listed on Lazo.
Dubuque weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, July, August, September. The driest months are January, November, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26° | 11° | 13% | 4:11 PM | 4:55 PM |
| Feb | 31° | 15° | 16% | 4:55 PM | 5:35 PM |
| Mar | 44° | 26° | 17% | 6:32 PM | 7:09 PM |
| Apr | 58° | 37° | 24% | 7:06 PM | 7:44 PM |
| May | 69° | 48° | 27% | 7:37 PM | 8:18 PM |
| Jun | 78° | 59° | 27% | 7:59 PM | 8:42 PM |
| Jul | 82° | 62° | 20% | 7:56 PM | 8:38 PM |
| Aug | 80° | 60° | 19% | 7:25 PM | 8:03 PM |
| Sep | 73° | 52° | 21% | 6:35 PM | 7:12 PM |
| Oct | 60° | 40° | 17% | 5:42 PM | 6:20 PM |
| Nov | 45° | 28° | 15% | 3:58 PM | 4:40 PM |
| Dec | 32° | 17° | 14% | 3:44 PM | 4:30 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Dubuque Regional Airport (7.0 mi from Dubuque). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Dubuque.
Getting to Dubuque
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| DBQ Dubuque Regional Airport | 7 mi | 10 min |
| CID The Eastern Iowa Airport | 67 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| MKE General Mitchell International Airport | 146 mi | 3 hr 40 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 147 mi | 3 hr |
| Chicago | 163 mi | 3 hr 20 min |
| Minneapolis | 214 mi | 4 hr 30 min |
| St. Louis | 269 mi | 5 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central Dubuque; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 500 Bell St, Dubuque, IA 52001, USA
- Where
- Dubuque · 3 miles east of central Dubuque
- Listed under
- Wedding Planners · Wedding Planners · Wedding Caterers
- In Dubuque
- One of 10 wedding planners we list · 5 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (563) 690-4500
- Website
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Around Dubuque
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 5 within 3 mi, 8 within 10
Distances are straight-line from Grand River Convention Center; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Dubuque.
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