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The Hive at Busy Bee
4.5 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Indianola, Iowa
Greenhouse and event venue where flowers and plants are sold, plus venue hire for weddings.
Plan your tour
- Lodging on-site lodging comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask how many beds and whether the wedding-night stay is included
- Climate a climate-controlled indoor space — comfortable for a July reception or a crisp autumn ceremony
- Phone (515) 408-5322
- Website thehiveatbusybee.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Amenities couples mention
What couples say again and again
“The facility is beautiful, great parking, but could us better signage.”
“Great healthy flowers with a huge variety of annuals, perennials, houseplants, garden related gifts and reasonable prices.”
Getting married at The Hive at Busy Bee
The Hive at Busy Bee comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at The Hive at Busy Bee
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at The Hive at Busy Bee — garden 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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