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An Inspired Old-World Wedding Venue in
Montrose IA
Off The Beaten Path
Southeast Iowa
We are a seasonal venue,
Mid April thru October.
Our guest capacity is 200.
AN INSPIRED OLD-WORLD WEDDING VENUE
Discover a romantic wedding destination in Montrose, IA, tucked away in Southeast Iowa. Our charming venue boasts a vintage feel and is available Mid April thru October. With a maximum capacity of 200 guests, it's the perfect setting for a memorable celebration.
What We Carried Here: From Fort Worth to the Bluff
Before there was a zinnia field or a wedding aisle, there was a broken barn, a dream, and two people ready to start again. This is the story behind 1884.
Jo Dee Krotz
May 22, 20252 min read
The Real Return to Wedding and Event Season
Before the music and magic, there's real work - and real joy. Go behind the scenes at 1884 On The Bluff as wedding season begins, with muddy shoes, morning walks, and hearts full of effort.
Jo Dee Krotz
May 13, 20254 min read
Win a Magical Night at Summer Serenades
Enter to win 2 free tickets to Summer Serenades at 1884 On The Bluff - an unforgettable evening of music, dinner, cocktails, and blooms under the open sky. Giveaway ends May 4!
Jo Dee Krotz
Apr 22, 20252 min read
Weekend Getaway Guide for Summer Serenades at 1884 On The Bluff
Slow down and savor the season with a weekend getaway to southeast Iowa. From zinnia fields and music nights to farm ice cream and riverfront towns, here's your full guide to making the most of your Summer Serenades experience.
Jo Dee Krotz
Apr 15, 20253 min read
Like Honey to the Bees: The Soft Pull of Summer Serenades
Summer Serenades is becoming southeast Iowa's sweetest summer tradition - live music, dinner, zinnias, and starry skies at 1884 On The Bluff
Jo Dee Krotz
Apr 7, 20251 min read
Here’s How to Find Us
Find your way to 1884 On The Bluff, a scenic wedding & event venue 180 feet above the Mississippi River in Montrose, Iowa. Use our GPS link.
Jo Dee Krotz
Apr 1, 20251 min read
What Happens When You Plant a Zinnia Patch?
What happens when you plant a zinnia patch? You grow magic. A look back at the moment it all started at 1884 On The Bluff.
Jo Dee Krotz
Apr 1, 20252 min read
From Tiny Desk to the Bluff: Welcoming Deion Wykowski to Summer Serenades
Deion Wykowski, multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter, his layered acoustic style blends indie, folk, and soul It started with a...
Jo Dee Krotz
Mar 29, 20252 min read
The Timeless Charm of May and June Weddings in Iowa
May and June brings soft breezes, blooming fields, and timeless love stories to come life at 1884 On The Bluff.
Jo Dee Krotz
Mar 28, 20252 min read
A Zinnia-Filled Series of Music, Food & Magic
Summer Serenades at 1884 On The Bluff: Music, Food, and Flowers under the Iowa Skies
Jo Dee Krotz
Mar 27, 20252 min read
Summer Serenades at 1884 On The Bluff: A Zinnia Field Dream Turned Reality
Five evenings of music, flowers, and slow summer magic on the Bluff Live Music. Wildflowers. Golden Hour Magic in Montrose, Iowa. It...
Jo Dee Krotz
Mar 25, 20252 min read
Every Path is a Poem. Every Step is a Story.
Some moments speak without words. At 1884 On The Bluff, we often say every step is a story — and for many of our couples, those steps...
Jo Dee Krotz
Mar 24, 20252 min read
Planning With Heart: Why Every Step Matters at our Iowa Wedding Venue
Weddings aren’t just a single day — they’re a beautiful journey. At 1884 On The Bluff, we’re more than just an Iowa wedding venue — we’re...
Jo Dee Krotz
Mar 24, 20252 min read
Saving a Historic Iowa Barn: A Love Story Forged in Time
Some structures are more than wood, stone, and nails. They hold whispers of the past, echoes of hard work, and the laughter of those who...
Jo Dee Krotz
Apr 3, 20193 min read
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