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Castle Unicorn
4.8 ★★★★★ 148 Google reviews · Castle wedding venue in Pacific Junction, Iowa
Event venue for weddings and receptions in a castle-like structure surrounded by woodland.
Plan your visit
- Phone (712) 527-5930
- Website castleunicorn.com — most castles book tours right on their site
The setting
“Driving up to the castle feels like stepping straight into a fairytale.”
Inside the castle
“The whole property is beautiful and so well kept and the ponds, fountains, bridges, courtyard, and castle itself all looked incredible in our photos.”
“After everyone was gone, and we had the last dance together we settled into the luxurious suite.”
“One of our guests was in a wheelchair at the time and called for assistance and the owners arranged it for her right away.”
What couples say again and again
“The whole property is beautiful and so well kept and the ponds, fountains, bridges, courtyard, and castle itself all looked incredible in our photos.”
“My wedding at castle unicorn was a dream come true, they made everything so easy for me as a bride, they had everything planned accordingly.”
“Wedding Ceremony and Reception- The day of the wedding was (as usual) incredibly stressful, but John kept us on time and kept everything moving from the ceremony to the reception.”
“My husband and I loved this venue, and our friends, family, and guests loved it too.”
“When we finally decided the weather would hold long enough for our ceremony setup, it felt like the staff made everything magically appear within minutes.”
From the reviews
John and Ray are an amazing duo along with their staff to make sure your day goes smoothly!! I was able to trust them and they were able to set up, and take down everything. They made my vision come to life. They communicate frequently with you and will answer any questions you may have.
My husband and I got married here in August of 2025. Castle Unicorn was the very first venue we toured, and after seeing it and meeting the owners, we truly couldn’t picture getting married anywhere else. Driving up to the castle feels like stepping straight into a fairytale.
What to say! My wedding at castle unicorn was a dream come true, they made everything so easy for me as a bride, they had everything planned accordingly. They set up deadlines and timeframes for you on when you should have things by they give you a list of resources and business they have worked with in case you want…
Castle Unicorn is the best! We couldn't have imagined a more beautiful venue. John and Ray are so easy and fun to work with. It was the most perfect day and the wedding planning was so stress free. They do so much to help to make the day exactly how you envision it.
Getting married at Castle Unicorn
A castle wedding is the once-in-a-lifetime, storybook kind — the grand staircase, the ballroom, the gardens and turrets your photos will live on forever. Castle weddings commonly run $10,000–$40,000+ depending on the date, guest count, and how much is included, so ask for a written quote for your season — Castle Unicorn doesn’t publish a set price, and tiers move fast. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you’d actually get married — a ballroom that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you’ll want to walk the path your guests take from the gates to the ceremony to the reception. Second, bring your real questions: what’s included with the venue fee (tables, chairs, setup, teardown), the catering and bar policy, whether you can stay overnight on-site, the rain plan for a garden ceremony, and the music curfew. Fairytale dates at castle venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what’s open in your season before you leave.
Galas & corporate events at Castle Unicorn
Reviews and the castle's own info mention galas, corporate events, or private parties at Castle Unicorn — castle venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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