WEDDINGS

The following wedding prices apply to all our venue spaces and override the original room rental fees. Weddings are priced differently from other events, and there is no "University" pricing for weddings. If you are planning a wedding ceremony and/or reception, please refer to the prices on this page rather than those listed on the other venue pages.

Rental Fee Includes:

✔ 90-minute rehearsal the day prior

✔ Access to the venue the day before for setup/decorating

✔ Storage of items during the wedding

✔ Tables & chairs for seating up to 200 guests

✔ Use of the President’s Suite on the wedding day for the bridal party to change/get ready

Additional Costs & Requirements:

❌ Dance floor ($300 additional cost)

❌ Liability insurance (required)

❌ Photo session on the field ($30 per hour, per person)

❌ Security (see venue policies for more information)

❌ Videoboard/TV usage – For inquiries, please fill out this form and a representative will get back to you as soon as possible: https://workflow.uiowa.edu/form/hawkvision

TYPE	PRICE
Ceremony	$945 hour
Ceremony & Reception (Same Space)	$1,365/hour
Ceremony & Reception (Different Space)	$1,470/hour
Reception (Press Box)	$1,260/hour
Reception (Ted Pacha Family Club)	$1,470/hour

 

VENUE POLICIES

AVAILABILITY

Carver-Hawkeye Arena: Limited availability between August and May. Event booking for October to April opens after the winter sports schedule is released.

Kinnick Stadium: Not available for event bookings or photo opportunities Friday-Sunday on home football game weekends. 

Nagle-Duda Gymnastics & Spirit Squads Training Center: Event dates are subject to approval by gymnastics and spirit squads team.

Sue Beckwith, MD Boathouse: Event dates are subject to approval by rowing team and boathouse staff.

CANCELLATION

If an event is cancelled, the following fees will apply and must be paid at the time of cancellation:

• Date of Agreement to 91 days prior – 25% of the total rental fee
• From 61 days to 90 days prior – 50% of the total rental fee
• From 31 days to 60 days prior – 75% of the total rental fee
• From 0 days to 30 days prior - 100% of the total rental fee

CATERING

University Catering is the exclusive provider for Hawkeye Event Spaces. Catering for events must be provided by University Catering. Visit the University Catering website for full menu and pricing information.

EVENT FURNISHINGS

Each venue space is equipped with tables and chairs. If your event requires tables and chairs beyond what is available in our event space inventory, or if specialty items are needed, these will need to be rented at an additional cost.

INSURANCE

All University organizations are covered under the University’s policy. All public and non-profit organizations are required to have liability insurance for their events. Insurance is necessary in the event of property damage to our facility or if someone is injured and brings a claim against the contract holder and/or the University.

If the client does not already have a liability insurance policy, one can be purchased online through General Liability Insurance for Special Events from PHLY, offered by Philadelphia Insurance Companies, or through another provider of their choice.

OPTIONAL ADD-ONS

The following add-ons are available for full event bookings. 

Audio-Visual Assistance: Provided through Sound Concepts Inc.

• Website
• 319-366-7357

Dance Floor: Available for a flat rate of $300. Maximum size is 21’ x 21’.

Facility Tour with Event: The tour must occur during the rental window, or the end of the tour must align with the start of the rental timeframe.

TYPE	PRICE
Public / Non-Profit	$200 (Flat Fee)
University	$100 (Flat Fee)

Videoboard / HawkVision: Request use of the videoboard or HawkVision during an event for displaying logos, graphics, or slideshows. 

PARKING

Carver-Hawkeye Arena: Parking is available Monday through Friday in Lot 46 starting at 4:30 PM and all day on weekends. Parking is available on weekdays at an hourly rate in the Dental Lot, located south of the main entrance to Carver. Guests who park in Lot 46 before 4:30 PM on weekdays are subject to non-refundable fees.

Kinnick Stadium: Parking is available Monday through Friday in Lot 43 starting at 4:30 PM and all day on weekends. Parking is available on weekdays at an hourly rate at Ramp 3, located behind the north side of Kinnick Stadium. Guests who park in Lot 43 before 4:30 PM on weekdays are subject to non-refundable fees.