I had an amazing experience working with the staff . When I first booked, they had only been open for one summer but it is gorgeous and was perfect for me and my husband because we wanted to have the ceremony and reception in one location. Almost all of our guests were from out of town so it was much easier to have it all at one place. I decided to rent all my center pieces from them and when I first met with them they only had a few option. When i went back in closer to the wedding they had SO many new awesome ideas for center pieces. I told them my budget for decor and center pieces and they made up a couple different samples to pick from, I was also able to add or take away elements of the center piece. Right before my wedding, they bought these great rhinestone wraps for the vases and added those in for free because they thought they would look great! I don't think many companies would do that! At the end of the night, I didn't have to do a thing! Since I rented everything, I left with all my guest and we headed downtown Iowa city for a little more partying! \r
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Communication with the Owners, Melissa and Lyndsie, was amazing. One of them was almost always at the Bella Sala so when I would call I got a hold of them. They always responded to emails very quickly. They were so helpful and friendly. I really didn't know what I was doing and since my family lives out of town I was taking care of most wedding stuff by myself. They referred me to businesses for catering, flowers and photographers. I was able to get ready in their bridal suite, get dressed in their bridal shop and they were even nice enough to steam my dress before I put it on! \r
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I thought the prices were great. Anywhere else in Iowa City is going to charge a ton for the location rental, bar, food and decor. The location was a straight fee which was nice because I was able to figure out if it would work with my budget from the beginning. The outdoor ceremony space was great and cost less than using a church! They set up all the chairs and made sure the space was clean and beautiful. The Bar prices were very reasonable. I have a lot of friends getting married right now and we have compared prices and by far, what I paid was much less than other venues.
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