iowa's most breathtaking wedding venue. italy, just 25 minutes from Omaha.
Nestled in the rolling Loess Hills of Southwest Iowa, Bella Terre is a Tuscan vineyard estate
designed for the wedding day you've always dreamed of.
⭐ 5.0 Google Reviews | 96% Recommend on Facebook | BBB Accredited | Top-Rated on The Knot & WeddingWire | Iowa's #1 Vineyard Wedding Venue
welcome to italy in iowa!
At Bella Terre Vineyard & Reception Hall, we've created something Iowa has never seen before: a Tuscan estate surrounded by 8 acres of flourishing grapevines, authentic Italian architecture, and an experience that makes your guests forget they're in the Midwest.
Whether you're celebrating with 20 of your closest people or dancing the night away with 300, Bella Terre delivers the most visually extraordinary wedding backdrop in the region, with the most dedicated team you'll ever work with. Every corner of our vineyard estate was designed for one purpose: creating a day so beautiful your guests will still be talking about it years from now.
We specialize in creating unforgettable weddings where timeless Italian elegance meets the breathtaking serenity of the Iowa Loess Hills. From vine-draped ceremony arches to candlelit receptions, from estate-grown wine toasts to sparkler sendoffs under the open sky. This is the wedding venue that makes the magazine photos your guests actually lived in.
what are you planning?
weddings
Italian elegance meets Iowa soul. Full-day exclusivity for up to 400 guests. Everything you need, nothing you don't.
micro weddings
All the magic. A more intentional guest list. Designed for 20–50 guests who want everything to mean more.
CORPORATE EVENTS
Inspire your team at a vineyard estate unlike any boardroom. 25 minutes from Omaha. Memories that last longer than any meeting.
PRIVATE EVENTS
Birthdays, anniversaries, showers, retirements. Every milestone deserves a Tuscan backdrop. Let us set the scene.
WINE TASTINGS
Estate wines grown right here on our vines. Stop by for a casual pour, book a guided tasting, or join us for Wine Down Wednesdays.
Our estate wines are available to purchase by the bottle or by the case, and they make the best kind of souvenir. Pickup is by appointment at the vineyard. We cannot ship just yet, but we promise it is worth the drive.
Take a Little Bella Terre Home With You
* Pickup by appointment only at Bella Terre, 23375 Barrus Road, Glenwood, Iowa. Not available for shipping.
meet katie & lexie
Katie and Lexie are the reason so many of our couples say their wedding day felt completely effortless.
As our lead wedding coordinators, they bring warmth, focus, and real calm to every event. They know this vineyard inside and out. They know what works. And they care deeply about getting it right.
From your first site tour through your final sparkler sendoff, they work quietly in the background to make sure every detail unfolds exactly as planned. When the unexpected happens, and it always does, you'll never know. That's the gift they give you: the freedom to be fully present on your most important day.
“The team at Bella Terre is extremely helpful and the venue is absolutely breathtaking. I am so thankful we chose to have our wedding there. It was the best day of our lives.”
Read What Couples Say About Our Coordinators →
where is bella terre?
We're at 23375 Barrus Road in Glenwood, Iowa. Nestled in the Loess Hills of Southwest Iowa, just 25 minutes from downtown Omaha and 20 minutes from Council Bluffs.
For your guests, the area has everything they need. Great hotels, good restaurants, and some genuinely wonderful things to explore before or after your wedding weekend.
You get all the magic of a destination venue without asking anyone to travel far.
Your dream wedding starts with one tour
Spring and fall Saturdays fill fast, often 12 to 18 months out. The best way to fall in love with Bella Terre is to see it in person. Schedule your free private tour today.