Weddings

Something borrowed, something blue, come to Decorah and say "I do!"

A wedding is one of the most important days in your life and that of your significant other, and we're here to assist along the way. Leave the stress and worries aside, below you'll find all the details you will need to make your exchange of vows a memorable experience from beginning to end. Beautiful reception halls, unique floral arrangements, talented photographers, the bridal store of Northeast Iowa, romantic honeymoon suites - it's all right here in Winneshiek County.

Try browsing a few of our online wedding resources:

Northeast Iowa Weddings.com

Welcome in Decorah.com

Or use the Chamber's business directory and search by category.

Churches
Click here for area listings

Outdoor Ceremonies
Popular wedding locations include Dunning Springs and the Decorah Fish Hatchery. These natural backdrops create an intimate setting you can't find anywhere else in the state. Both  locations have trickling waterfalls, hundred year old trees and other gorgeous landscape qualities. It's a setting no reception hall or church could ever mimic. Contact the Decorah Park & Rec office to reserve one of these special spots.
Weddings in the Parks

Marriage License

• State of Iowa Marriage Instructions (includes cost, waiting period, and other policies and information.)
• Winneshiek County Courthouse & Recorders Office , 201 W. Main St., Decorah, IA 52101, Phone: (563) 382-3486.
• Click here for an Iowa marriage certificate application form

Did you know
"On April 3, 2009 the Iowa Supreme Court unanimously ruled that laws banning gay and lesbian couples the right to marry violated their constitutional right to equality. Several weeks later, gay and lesbian couples from Iowa or anywhere in the United States were able to legally marry in Iowa. Any person 18 years or older may marry the person of their choice in Iowa." Read more at Welcome In Decorah.com. It's a great resource for all couples.