The Avacentre

The Avacentre Full-service wedding and event venues serving Anamosa and Cedar Rapids with great food, warm hospitality, and celebrations made easy.

We are the best choice when deciding where to create your next memory. Located in Cedar Rapids and Solon, Iowa. The Avacentre offers the perfect combination of decor and location. The Avacentre service to the community has included wedding ceremonies, vow renewals, wedding receptions, anniversary celebrations, birthday parties, graduation parties, corporate meetings, recognition and awards banquet

s, fundraisers...the list goes on, just as the events of our lives do! Whatever the event may call for, we specialize in "Making It Work" for you! We are a one stop shop for all your catering needs.

There is always that moment at a wedding when the best man stands up, smiles, taps the glass, and says, “I’ll keep this ...
06/25/2026

There is always that moment at a wedding when the best man stands up, smiles, taps the glass, and says, “I’ll keep this short.”

That is usually when the entire room gets just a little nervous.

Everyone smiles. Everyone claps. Everyone quietly wonders how many stories are about to make it into the speech. And somehow, those are often the moments people remember and laugh about long after the night is over.

At The Avacentre, we love the little moments that give a wedding its personality. The planned details matter, but it is often the unscripted moments that make the celebration feel the most real, the most fun, and the most memorable.

Planning a wedding, celebration, corporate gathering, or your next big event? Send us a DM. We would love to help make those dreams become a reality.

Did you know the bouquet toss may have started as a way to keep wedding guests from crowding the bride?The tradition is ...
06/24/2026

Did you know the bouquet toss may have started as a way to keep wedding guests from crowding the bride?

The tradition is often traced back to England, where guests believed touching the bride could bring good luck. Eventually, tossing the bouquet became a much easier way to share a little luck with the crowd without turning the bride into the main attraction for all the wrong reasons.

Thankfully, modern weddings are a little more organized.

At The Avacentre, we love the traditions, the personal touches, and the fun little stories that make every wedding feel unique. From the ceremony to the reception, our team helps create a space where the day feels beautiful, comfortable, and easy to enjoy.

Planning a wedding, celebration, corporate gathering, or your next big event? Send us a DM. We would love to help make those dreams become a reality.

There is a quiet moment at every wedding when the flower girl realizes she may actually be the main character.She starts...
06/23/2026

There is a quiet moment at every wedding when the flower girl realizes she may actually be the main character.

She starts the day with one very important job, then somehow becomes the unofficial director of the entire event.

She knows where everyone should stand. She has opinions about the music. She may or may not be in charge of the dance floor by 8:15.

At The Avacentre, we love the little moments that make a big day feel personal. From the ceremony to the reception, our team helps create a setting where the planned moments feel beautiful and the unexpected ones become some of the best memories.

Planning a wedding, celebration, corporate gathering, or your next big event? Send us a DM. We would love to help make those dreams become a reality.

Every wedding has one.The guest who casually disappears during cocktail hour and somehow reappears exactly where the bac...
06/22/2026

Every wedding has one.

The guest who casually disappears during cocktail hour and somehow reappears exactly where the bacon-wrapped appetizers are being served.

At The Avacentre, food is part of the experience. Our catering is prepared in-house, which means your menu, your timeline, and your guest experience can all work together without the stress of juggling one more outside vendor.

Good food. Good flow. Happy guests. That is usually where the best events begin.

Planning a wedding, celebration, corporate gathering, or your next big event? Send us a DM. We would love to help bring it to life.

Some memories do not need a lot of words.A quiet dance. A proud smile. A moment between a father and daughter that every...
06/21/2026

Some memories do not need a lot of words.

A quiet dance. A proud smile. A moment between a father and daughter that everyone in the room understands.

We are grateful that memories like these are made at The Avacentre, and we wish all the dads, grandfathers and father figures a very Happy Father’s Day.

Always a pleasure to work with fellow local businesses! Thank you Express Sign & Logo LLC for decorating the new ride 🚐🫶...
06/19/2026

Always a pleasure to work with fellow local businesses! Thank you Express Sign & Logo LLC for decorating the new ride 🚐🫶🏻

A beautiful meal does not have to happen inside our walls to carry The Avacentre touch.This plated meal was served at an...
06/15/2026

A beautiful meal does not have to happen inside our walls to carry The Avacentre touch.

This plated meal was served at an offsite event, with catering provided by our team. From the first bite to the final detail, we love helping hosts create a dining experience that feels thoughtful, polished, and personal.

Whether you are planning a wedding, celebration, luncheon, corporate gathering, or private event, The Avacentre can help bring the meal to you.

Because great events are not just about where they happen. They are about how they feel.

Message us to start planning your next event.

Before the aisle, there’s the lounge.Your wedding day is made up of more than the ceremony and the reception. It is the ...
06/14/2026

Before the aisle, there’s the lounge.

Your wedding day is made up of more than the ceremony and the reception. It is the getting ready, the photos, the quiet laughs, the nervous energy, the first toast, and the moments with your people before everything officially begins.

At The Avacentre, we give your wedding party space to settle in, enjoy the day, and make a few memories before the big entrance. Because when the venue has personality, your wedding photos do too.

From the lounge to the last dance, our team is here to help make your day feel smooth, stylish, and completely yours.

Planning your wedding? Message us today to start creating your day at The Avacentre.

Great food should make your event feel easier, not more complicated.At The Avacentre, our in-house catering helps take o...
06/12/2026

Great food should make your event feel easier, not more complicated.

At The Avacentre, our in-house catering helps take one more major decision off your plate. From fresh displays and appetizers to full event menus, our team prepares and serves food that fits the occasion and keeps your guests happy.

Whether you are planning a wedding, graduation party, shower, birthday, anniversary, company event, or family celebration, we help bring the room, the food, and the service together under one roof.

Less coordinating. Less stress. More time to actually enjoy the people you invited.

Message us today to start planning your next event at The Avacentre.

Your wedding day should feel like you, right down to the spaces where the best stories happen.The Avacentre gives you mo...
06/11/2026

Your wedding day should feel like you, right down to the spaces where the best stories happen.

The Avacentre gives you more than a beautiful room for the ceremony and reception. It gives your wedding party places to relax, laugh, take photos, and enjoy the day before the big moment begins.

And yes, when the groomsmen and the venue understand the assignment, you get photos like this.

From the first toast to the final dance, our team is here to help make the day feel smooth, memorable, and full of personality.

Planning your wedding? Message us today to start creating a celebration your guests will talk about long after the last song.

Address

23486 County Road E34
Anamosa, IA
52205

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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