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About The Acres
Based in Council Bluffs, The Acres works with couples planning weddings throughout Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Bayliss Park Hall, The Gathering Room. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
Hotels near The Acres
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Council Bluffs, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Quality Inn
- Red Roof Inn
- Fairfield Inn & Suites Omaha East/Council Bluffs, IA
- Western Inn Motor Lodge
- Best Western Crossroads of the Bluffs
- Quality Inn & Suites Council Bluffs
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Omaha
How much do wedding venues cost in Omaha?
Venue pricing in Omaha spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Omaha?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Omaha weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in May, June, September, October. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34° | 15° | 7% | 4:37 PM | 5:19 PM |
| Feb | 39° | 19° | 10% | 5:19 PM | 5:57 PM |
| Mar | 52° | 30° | 13% | 6:54 PM | 7:30 PM |
| Apr | 64° | 41° | 20% | 7:26 PM | 8:04 PM |
| May | 75° | 53° | 25% | 7:56 PM | 8:35 PM |
| Jun | 84° | 63° | 24% | 8:16 PM | 8:58 PM |
| Jul | 88° | 68° | 19% | 8:14 PM | 8:55 PM |
| Aug | 86° | 66° | 19% | 7:44 PM | 8:22 PM |
| Sep | 79° | 56° | 16% | 6:56 PM | 7:32 PM |
| Oct | 66° | 43° | 14% | 6:05 PM | 6:42 PM |
| Nov | 50° | 30° | 10% | 4:23 PM | 5:04 PM |
| Dec | 38° | 20° | 9% | 4:11 PM | 4:55 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Omaha Eppley Airfield (4.1 mi from Omaha). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Omaha.
Getting to Omaha
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| OMA Eppley Airfield | 4 mi | 5 min |
| LNK Lincoln Airport | 52 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| SUX Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field | 82 mi | 2 hr |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 165 mi | 3 hr 30 min |
| Minneapolis | 290 mi | 6 hr |
Straight-line distance from central Omaha; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 21264 Homestead Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51503, USA
- Where
- Council Bluffs · 9 miles northeast of central Omaha
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues · Wedding Planners · Wedding Rentals
- In Omaha
- One of 151 wedding venues we list
- Phone
- (720) 822-6713
- Website
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From The Acres's website
“Book your dream wedding or event at The Acres, a flexible and affordable venue in Council Bluffs, IA. Serving Omaha and SW Iowa.”theacresvenue.com
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