Getting married outdoors surrounded by nature, the warm breeze caressing your face, and the sun shining down, is a dream come true for many.
Now you can make that dream a reality by choosing an outdoor wedding venue in Missouri.
And we’re not talking about just any outdoor wedding venue, we’re talking about a magnificent greenhouse, a civil war ranch, and a butterfly house, to name a few!
With the cost of a wedding in Missouri coming in at $19,000, you can have your pick of some beautifully unique locations in the aptly named Show-Me State!
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So, here are 10 extraordinary outdoor wedding venues in Missouri.
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The Jewel Box
Appropriately named, The Jewel Box in St. Louis offers style with art deco accents for your outdoor wedding event.
You can get married outside amidst a large water fountain surrounded by beautiful foliage and flowers. But the undeniable focal point is the stunning greenhouse which brings the outdoors in!
Featuring lush greenery, beautiful high ceilings, and vertical glass walls which flood the space with light, this unique atrium is awe-inspiring!
The Jewel Box offers all-inclusive wedding packages that include a bridal suite, coat checking for the convenience of your wedding guests, public parking, and a spacious dance area.
It should be noted that The Jewel Box does have some specific terms regarding decorations and caterers. All decorations must be approved beforehand, and all events at this venue must be catered by a company from an approved caterers’ list.
Price Range: $1,500-$5,000.
Capacity: 140-250 guests.
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World’s Fair Pavilion
Have your outdoor wedding at the historical World’s Fair Pavilion in St Louis. Sitting atop Government Hill, this wedding venue offers beautiful views of Forest Park as well as the Post-Dispatch Lake, Emerson Grand Basin, and The Boathouse.
For your beautiful outdoor wedding, there is an open-air Pavilion with a Mediterranean feel. This space features beautiful outdoor lighting and a reflecting pool; the perfect backdrop for wedding photos!
Some of the amenities offered by the World’s Fair Pavilion include a coat check room, venue set up and clean-up, a spacious parking lot, and a prep-only kitchen for your catering needs.
Price Range: $2,000-$5,000.
Capacity: 500 guests.
Find World’s Fair Pavilion at Word’s Fair Pavilion or check out Facebook or Instagram.
Quail Ridge Lodge
Located in Wentzville in wine country, Quail Ridge Lodge offers 250 acres of beautiful meadows, pastures, and rolling hills all situated near Peruque Creek.
At 3,600 square feet, the lodge is a single-floor space with large vaulted ceilings and beautiful large windows filling the space with bountiful natural light. The outside wedding space features a beautiful wooden deck that overlooks a gazebo and the lake.
Quail Ridge Lodge offers practical and basic amenities for those looking for a quality wedding venue at an affordable cost. There is a warming kitchen which includes a range, microwave, refrigerator, freezer, and sink.
A beautiful location for an outdoor wedding ceremony at an affordable price, Quail Ridge Lodge is an excellent option.
Price Range: $1,000-$1250.
Capacity: 180 guests.
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Civil War Ranch
Experience the historic charm of the Civil War Ranch for your wedding in Carthage, Missouri.
This 73-acre property features a 100-year-old two-story barn that has been thoroughly renovated to include a bridal suite, groom’s room, and a catering kitchen. You’ll particularly enjoy the views of the pond from the 2nd story deck.
For a more intimate wedding experience, there is the Spring Creek Pavilion tucked away in the woods just west of The Wedding Barn. The Pavilion features a gorgeous wooden arc near a rock-lined creek as the backdrop for an outdoor wedding ceremony.
For an added touch, the Civil War Ranch will even help you arrange a horse-drawn wagon or carriage ride for your special day!
Price Range: $100-$3,000.
Capacity: 160-300 guests.
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Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House
Getting married surrounded by blooming gardens and butterflies floating about seems like a whimsical dream, but it can be your wedding reality if you host your event at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House in Chesterfield, Missouri.
This is a beautiful garden with up to three outdoor venue options which include the Pavilion, the Terrace, and the Butterfly Garden Deck.
The Pavilion features six beautiful stone pillars and is accented with sconce lights and beautiful white drapery.
The Terrace features a red brick ceremony space that sits adjacent to a lake and is accented with beautiful drapery and twinkling Edison bulb lights.
The Butterfly Garden Deck is a great option for a small, intimate wedding as you and your partner exchange vows on the deck while your guests watch from the garden.
The Sophia M.Sachs Butterfly House offers several amenities which include a bride and groom suite, a day-of wedding coordinator, on-site security, and a large parking space.
One of the most exceptional amenities offered by this venue is the Butterfly Release. For the additional fee, you can you and your beloved can wrap up your wedding ceremony with the release of butterflies!
Price Range: $800-$3,500.
Capacity: 25-150 guests.
Find Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House at Missouri Botanical Garden or check out Facebook or Instagram.
Blue Bell Farm
If the farm-to-table aesthetic is your thing, then Blue Bell Farm is the perfect place for your outdoor wedding. As one of the oldest farms in Missouri, your wedding will have a backdrop of beautiful gardens, luscious rolling hills, and beautiful ponds.
The Blue Bell Farm offers a unique farm-style wedding experience featuring a small pond and surrounding meadows with the rustic barn space as the perfect backdrop for your wedding photos.
One of the main features of the barn is the bridal cottage which is equipped with enough space for the entire bridal party with upholstered seating and numerous mirrors for wedding day preparation.
This venue offers several exceptional add-ons for your wedding package including an overnight cottage stay, hayrides, a farm breakfast for two, and a glorious bonfire under the stars.
Price Range: $5,500-$10,000.
Capacity: 350 guests.
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Silver Oaks Chateau
With the Oak Forest Preserve as a backdrop, the Silver Oaks Chateau in Pacific, Missouri, is one of the most sought-after wedding venues in the Midwest.
This 28-acre estate has a European vibe that features both indoor and outdoor spaces for your wedding event:
The Grand Hall Gallery is indeed grand, standing at three stories with exposed beams and black iron accents and featuring a luxurious bridal suite and a conference room.
The outdoor patio is an exceptional outdoor wedding space complete with a brick wood-burning fireplace, a large bar, and a beautiful view of oak trees.
For the best deals, Silver Oaks Chateau offers a weekday wedding package as well as a 10-hour Sunday rental.
Price Range: $3,000-$8,000.
Capacity: 280 guests.
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The Lalumondiere Mill & Rivergardens
If you are looking for one of the most unique wedding venues in Missouri, Lalumondiere Mill & Rivergardens is a truly enchanting place not far from St.Louis.
Situated along the Big River in Jefferson County, Lalumondiere Mill & Rivergardens features a waterfall, a beautiful dam as well as a pavilion with black steel frames and a glass rooftop.
The outdoor space is adorned with twinkle lights, torches, and candles creating a romantic, idyllic ambiance. This venue also operates as a bed-and-breakfast in case you need accommodations for yourself and your wedding guests.
The wedding package includes lodging accommodations for two in the Garden Suite, an outdoor bar area, a dance floor, ambient lighting options, audio-visual set-up, a large fire pit, and a photo session for the wedding party.
Price Range: $6600 and up.
Capacity: 150 guests.
Find The Lalumondiere Mill & Rivergardens at The Lalumondiere or check out Facebook.
Koa Campgrounds
If you want to have a bit more creative control over the vision of your wedding, consider Koa Campgrounds in Eureka for your outdoor wedding experience.
Koa Campgrounds offers managed camping facilities throughout the United States. Conveniently located on historic Route 66, there is easy access to local museums, botanical gardens, and amusement parks.
Granite Cliff serves as the central location for your wedding ceremony, and the Pavilion offers space for your wedding reception. The outdoor covered barn space is complete with a fireplace as well as a fully-equipped indoor kitchen for your chosen caterer.
Because this is a campground, you are responsible for all event planning, catering, and decor for your wedding day. So, if you’re looking for a more flexible and affordable option for your outdoor wedding in Missouri, this is definitely it!
Price Range: $500-$3,000.
Capacity: 5-50 guests.
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Eighteen Ninety
Located in Platte, just 20 minutes north of downtown Kansas City, Eighteen Ninety is known for its beautiful landscape.
You’ll start the day in the bridal suite of the 1890 Victorian mansion. Then, you’ll walk down the stone aisle of The East Lawn for an outdoor ceremony at the elevated altar with stunning views of rolling green hills.
Next, you’ll head to your reception in the spacious Reception Hall which is accented with crystal chandeliers, French doors, a stone fireplace, and an uncovered patio with a heated fireplace.
Eighteen Ninety offers a wedding package that includes 12 hours of event time, a one-hour ceremony rehearsal, cleaning services, and free on-site parking. Security is also included in your wedding package for wedding parties with 200+ guests.
Please note that to ensure that you receive an exceptional experience, Eighteen Ninety does require an experienced event planner for all wedding events.
Price Range: $5,500-$7,500.
Capacity: 50-150 guests.
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Affordable Options
Weston Red Barn Farm
This lovely event space in Weston, Missouri, has two different barns to choose from for your special day.
The Red Barn has been a featured wedding site for over twenty years. It is a truly rustic, sophisticated venue.
Get married outside in the apple orchard, and then retreat to the Red Barn for a cozy reception.
The Timber Barn overlooks sprawling hills, forests, and fields. It’s equipped with 40-foot ceilings, chandeliers, and rustic charm.
No matter which barn you choose, the views of their hilltop farm are breathtaking. They also have over two decades of experience with weddings to ensure your day is nothing less than perfect.
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Typical Cost: $2,200 and up
Capacity: Red Barn- 200 guests, Timber Barn- 180 guests
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Heritage Ranch
The Heritage Ranch in Sedalia, Missouri, offers a rustic barn venue for your wedding day.
The beautiful wood barn is filled with rustic charm, gorgeous chandeliers, wood flooring, and sophisticated elegance.
They have both indoor and outdoor ceremony options to cater to your day. They have everything you’ll need for a country wedding, including a lawn area for outdoor games, a bonfire pit, a dock with a swing, and even a vintage truck to make your pictures special.
The venue is nestled among trees and a pond for a picturesque wedding backdrop.
Typical Cost: $1,000 and up
Capacity: 350 guests
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Blue Bell Farm
Blue Bell Farm is located between St. Louis and Kansas City, secluded but close to convenience.
Complete with an outdoor veranda, a covered deck, and a stone patio, it’s a perfect venue for a gorgeous outdoor ceremony. The patio overlooks their lush 300-acre estate and pond.
Take your reception inside their event barn with rustic wood architecture and modern style.
The venue doesn’t skimp on the amenities either, with an onsite venue manager, wedding planning services, timeline consultation, design assistance, set up and tear down a projector and screen, and more.
Typical Cost: $6,400 and up
Capacity: 350 guests
Find Blue Bell Farm at Blue Bell Farm or check out Facebook or Instagram.
Berry Acres
Berry acres is a gorgeous 20-acre wedding venue located east of Kansas City in Odessa, Missouri.
It has both indoor and outdoor spaces full of charm for your wedding. Get married under their beautiful open-air barn backdrop surrounded by 20 acres of serene farm space. Take your pictures by the pond and in the meadow.
This is a full-service venue with a day of coordinator, sound system, event staff, a bridal and groom suite, cake-cutting services, and even a nursery!
This reception venue has everything you need to make your special day enjoyable.
Typical Cost: $4,800 and up
Capacity: 500 guests
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Villa Antonio Winery
This unique venue in Italian wine country is a venue your guest will be sure to remember.
Located in Hillsboro, Missouri, this venue has four separate spaces for your ceremony and reception.
Marry your best friend outside with the sweeping vineyards and lake as your gorgeous background.
Dance the night away on the stone patio covered by a tent with twinkling lights or in their covered building with a unique stone floor and clear windows.
Take your pictures on the wooden bridge covering the pond.
This venue also has all-inclusive packages with catering, linens, event staff, and more.
Typical Cost: $6,000 and up
Capacity: 300 guests
Find Villa Antonio Winery at Villa Antonio Winery or check out Facebook or Instagram.
Boone Monument Village
Boone Monument Village, located in Marthasville, Missouri, is full of rich history that any history buff will appreciate.
Named after Daniel Boone, the village is full of historic buildings, including a red barn and brick mansion from the Civil War era. This 54- acre village has everything you need for a perfect day.
The Red Barn, complete with a brick fireplace and unique architecture, is great for a cozy reception.
The Red School House is perfect for an intimate wedding with wood flooring and an antique feel. Get married outside in the pecan grove, rose garden, or lake with beautiful views.
This wedding site is a unique place to have a one-of-a-kind wedding day.
Typical Cost: $4,000 and up
Capacity: 200 guests
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The Christy Banquet Centers
The Christy Banquet Center has two separate locations in St. Louis and O’Fallon, Missouri.
The Christy is an all-inclusive venue that’s great to accommodate a large guest list. This venue offers affordable elegance with its dedicated dance floor and crystal chandeliers.
The venue has everything you need for a stress-free day, including various buffet options or plated meals, discount wedding cakes, linens, centerpieces, lighting and decor, a PA system, and even an attended coat room.
Typical Cost: $3,000 and up
Capacity: O’Fallon location- 500 guests, St. Louis location- 350 guests
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Moulin Events & Meetings
Located in St. Louis in a former brewery building, this affordable venue will give you all the feel of an expensive venue without the cost.
The venue boasts unique architecture like brick walls, exposed support beans, and dark wood floors for an industrial feel.
The rooftop deck overlooking the city and Gateway Arch is perfect for pictures or outdoor ceremonies.
The venue is all-inclusive and provides catering, bar service, setup and cleanup, table decor, and day of wedding coordination.
They also offer optional amenities for a fee, like a photo booth and after-party to dance the night away.
Typical Cost: $1,450- $3,500
Capacity: 275 guests
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The Lemp Mansion
The Lemp Mansion is another great St. Louis wedding venue in the Cherokee-Lemp district. This venue has 3 different event spaces for your perfect day.
Exchange your vows on the gazebo and have your reception on the tented patio or hold your reception in the grand hall or loft.
The mansion is full of Victorian-era decor and elegant charm. The Grand Hall is complete with natural wood floors and an industrial feel.
The Loft contains exposed brick walls, steel beams, and natural wood floors.
The venue is all-inclusive with food, bar, wait staff, tablecloths, napkins, and cake cutting. They have several different buffets or sit-down dinner options and prices.
Typical Cost: Starting at $47 per person
Capacity: Grand Hall- 260 guests, Loft- 130 guests, Patio and Gazebo- 200 guests
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Noboleis Vineyards
Located in Augusta, Missouri, Noboleis Vineyards is surrounded by sprawling hillsides and supple vineyards. The hilltop space makes for a beautiful ceremony backdrop.
Your ceremony on the hillside between the vineyards is sure to wow guests.
Their open-air tented pavilion is ideal for a reception with views of wine country, complete with lighting, tables, chairs, and a dance floor to dance the night away.
This venue is ideal for an outdoor wedding. Their wedding packages even include catering, which makes it a steal.
Nothing can beat the romantic views of this vineyard.
Typical Cost: $6,000 and up
Capacity: 200 guests
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Magnolia Hotel
The Magnolia Hotel, located in St. Louis, is an elegant choice for your wedding day.
The hotel has a classic feel with dark wood floors and gorgeous chandeliers. The venue is complete with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city.
Host your wedding in The Magnolia Ballroom with its beautiful columns, lofty windows, and open space.
All packages include a champagne toast for the couple, dedicated event staff, tables and chairs, linens, and a complimentary hotel suite.
Typical Cost: $1,500 and up
Capacity: 250 guests
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Little Piney Lodge
Little Piney, located in Hermann, Missouri, has three event spaces overlooking a lake. Little Piney has a gazebo on the water, a pavilion, and a barn.
When you book at Little Piney, the venue is yours for the weekend, which makes it great for hosting your rehearsal dinner or having a destination wedding.
Rental also includes two nights of lodging for 12 people. The staff can even arrange nightly bonfires.
Exchange your vows at the gazebo surrounded by the pond, wine country, and rolling hills.
Choose from the Pavillion located at the edge of the woods or the Fest Haus, with its cozy fireplace and high ceilings for your reception.
Typical Cost: $8,400 for the entire weekend
Capacity: 200 guests
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