Goldmoor Inn
Goldmoor Inn is an elegant countryside hotel above the Mississippi River in Galena, Illinois, with 18 guest rooms, suites and cottages that sleep a total of 41 guests.
Goldmoor Inn is a hotel destination wedding venue in Galena, United States, hosting 100 at dinner, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$23,000 (our estimate).
About Goldmoor Inn
Goldmoor Inn is an elegant countryside hotel above the Mississippi River in Galena, Illinois, with 18 guest rooms, suites and cottages that sleep a total of 41 guests.
Weddings are hosted both outdoors, for ceremonies, and indoors in the banquet hall, which seats up to 100 for dining.
Venue fees run from 3,000 to 5,000 USD and include venue rental plus a personal on-site wedding coordinator, with in-house catering handling menus and special dietary restrictions.
The nearest airport is Dubuque (DBQ), an estimated 30 minute drive away.
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Great spot for an anniversary getaway! The suite was bigger than anticipated from the pictures. Loved the views from the screened in porch, a must IMO if you’re headed to Galena and want to enjoy the view without the bugs!
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 100 guests
- Standing reception
- 30 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 100 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 18 rooms
- Sleeps
- 41 guests
- Room types
- 18 listed
- Whole property to yourselves
- Yes
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$23,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$3,000 to US$5,000 venue fee
- Minimum spend
- US$5,000
- Included
- Venue rental and personal on-site wedding coordinator
- Not included
- Flowers, food and beverage, accommodations and spa and styling services
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- DBQ, 30 min by carAisle estimate
- Step-free access
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet hall
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Countryside, modern, elegant
The place
- Gardens
- Yes
Services
- Coordinator on the day
- Yes
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Dietary options
- Special dietary restrictions
Venue highlights
- Banquet hall seating up to 100 guests for dining (30 standing capacity)
- 18 rooms, suites and cottages sleeping 41, including the Veranda Suite for three
- Outdoor ceremony site with indoor and outdoor options on a river-view countryside property
- Venue fee of 3,000 to 5,000 USD covering rental and a personal on-site wedding coordinator
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- DBQ · about 30 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into DBQ.
- Direct line
- (815) 777-3925
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
What does the venue fee include, and what is billed separately?+
The 3,000 to 5,000 USD venue fee covers venue rental and a personal on-site wedding coordinator. Flowers, food and beverage, accommodations, and spa and styling services are not included. A minimum spend of 5,000 USD applies.
How many guests can we host?+
The banquet hall seats up to 100 guests for a seated dinner, with a standing capacity of 30.
Can we marry outdoors?+
Yes. Outdoor ceremonies are offered, and the property accommodates both indoor and outdoor events.
How many of our guests can stay on site?+
There are 18 rooms, suites, cottages and log cabins sleeping 41 people in total. Most accommodate two guests, while the Veranda Suite sleeps three.
How do guests get there?+
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (DBQ), which we estimate is around a 30 minute transfer. For questions, the venue can be reached at +1 815-777-3925.
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Sources and booking notes
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Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 100 guests
“The Goldmoor Inn can host an elegant reception for up to 100 guests catered by the talented chefs of the [Goldmoor Inn Restaurant](https://www.goldmoor.com/dining-spirits/dining).”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 30 guests
“The Goldmoor Inn's outdoor patio can accomodate up to 30 people for an elegant cocktail reception with sweeping views of the Mississippi River Valley.”
Read the source for standing receptionCeremony, seated: 100 guests
“The outdoor Pavilion, available seasonally from May through October, is designed for ceremonies with seating up to 100 guests.”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedRooms: 18 rooms
“These 18 uniquely themed accomodations will keep you coming back and making a new discovery every time.”
Read the source for roomsSleeps: 41 guests
“The Goldmoor Inn can host up to 41 overnight guests in our [cabins](https://www.goldmoor.com/lodging-amenities/rooms/log-cabins), [cottages](https://www.goldmoor.com/lodging-amenities/rooms/the-cottages), and [suites](https://www.goldmoor.com/lodging-amenities/rooms/the-suites), making it an ideal location for a destination wedding, romantic honeymoon, or couples getaway.”
Read the source for sleepsRoom types: 18 listed
“Gwenivere Suite”
Read the source for room typesWhole property to yourselves: Yes
“At the Goldmoor Inn, you can plan everything from a romantic elopement to an extravagant affair, renting the entire property for an ultra-private event for up to 150 guests.”
Read the source for whole property to yourselvesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“The expansive lawns at the Goldmoor are a perfect setting for large outdoor ceremonies.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“We offer a variety of food and beverage options, from light hors d'oeuvres to full-service dinners from [our restaurant](https://www.goldmoor.com/dining-spirits/dining).”
Read the source for in-house cateringDietary options: Special dietary restrictions
“Our chefs are ready to accommodate a variety of tastes or special dietary restrictions.”
Read the source for dietary optionsPrice: US$3,000 to US$5,000 venue fee
“$3,000.00 - Great Room (Non Refundable)”
Read the source for priceMinimum spend: US$5,000
“Great Room - $5,000.00”
Read the source for minimum spendIncluded: Venue rental and personal on-site wedding coordinator
“All wedding packages include venue rental and the services of a personal on-site wedding coordinator.”
Read the source for includedNot included: Flowers, food and beverage, accommodations and spa and styling services
“Flowers, food and beverage, accommodations, spa and styling services are priced separately.”
Read the source for not includedStep-free access: Yes
“Please take a closer look at our rooms, including handicapped-accessible accommodations »”
Read the source for step-free accessEvent spaces: Banquet hall
“Banquet hall”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“The inn also offers a range of indoor and outdoor spaces for ceremonies and receptions, allowing couples to customize their event to suit their preferences.”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“The inn also offers a range of indoor and outdoor spaces for ceremonies and receptions, allowing couples to customize their event to suit their preferences.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsIndoors or out: Both
“Indoor, with charming views of the Mississippi River Valley.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Countryside, modern, elegant
“The Goldmoor Inn is a peaceful countryside resort from which to explore all that historic Galena, and its surroundings have to offer.”
Read the source for settingGardens: Yes
“The Pavilion sits on the cusp of the inner meadow surrounded by beautiful flowered gardens.”
Read the source for gardensCoordinator on the day: Yes
“Your personal wedding coordinator is available at no additional charge to help you choose exactly the right elements for your personal style and budget.”
Read the source for coordinator on the day