Many people dream of the day they exchange vows with the person they love the most. Your wedding day is one of the most special days of your life, so make sure your venue is everything you desire!
Whether you want an outdoor or indoor event or a traditional or unique affair, there are plenty of venue options to choose from in Missouri!
Plus, the average wedding cost in Missouri averages around $18,000, that’s well below the national average!
To help you on your journey to create the wedding of your dreams, we’ve compiled a list of the 10 best wedding venues in Missouri.
Lalumondiere Mill & Rivergardens
Imagine yourself getting married surrounded by the beauty of nature in Hot Springs, Missouri.
The Lalumondiere Mill & Rivergardens sets itself apart from the rest due to its unique whimsical beauty. It possesses a special charm with its sprawling green fields, dam, and waterfall.
This outdoor wedding venue includes several patios for enjoying the surrounding nature and beautiful lighting provided with torches, twinkle lights, and candles to set the tone. An outdoor bar area, as well as the lighted dance floor, are ready for the wedding reception festivities.
The all-inclusive wedding package provides lodging accommodations for two in the Garden Suite, three hours of access to the event space before your wedding, and a large fire pit for your enjoyment. An engagement photo session is also included!
If you need accommodation for family and friends, The Lalumondiere Mill & Rivergardens also operates as a bed and breakfast.
Because this is an outdoor venue, The Lalumondiere Mill & Rivergardens only operates seasonally from May to mid-October. Currently, this venue is booked for the 2022 season. They are accepting reservations for the 2023 season.
Price Range: $6600 and up.
Capacity: 150 guests.
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Little Piney Lodge
Located just 10 miles from Hermann, Missouri, Little Piney Lodge offers a quiet woodland wine country experience for your wedding.
This is a full-service venue that is equipped to provide everything you need to make your wedding day memorable. There are two outdoor spaces, The Pavilion and The Gazebo.
The Pavilion is surrounded by the woods, and it includes a built-in bar, open beam ceilings with string lights, and lanterns creating a special ambiance. With its large patio, there’s plenty of space for wedding festivities and enjoying portable bonfire pits.
Surrounded by trees, The Gazebo overlooks a nearby lake. This ceremony site features benches where your wedding guests will watch you exchange vows surrounded by nature. You’ll also get to make a grand entrance as there is a winding path that is accented by a waterfall and stream. For added appeal, lanterns are available to line the path!
For an indoor wedding, the Fest Haus features open beam ceilings, a huge fireplace, and concrete floors. One of the main features is the huge sliding doors that open up to grapevines. There’s also a spacious covered patio, perfect for some private time with your newly-wedded beloved.
Little Piney Lodge offers several wedding packages to suit your needs. The weekend rental wedding package gives you access to the venue from Friday morning through Sunday morning. With this package, you’ll get access to the get-ready lodge and two nights of lodging for up to 12 guests.
Weekday and Sunday packages are available at a lower price point. Little Piney Lodge also allows you to choose your own vendors or select from their preferred list of vendors.
Price Range: $5,000-$12,000.
Capacity: 200 guests.
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Third Degree Glass Factory
Get married surrounded by art at the Third Degree Glass Factory in St. Louis. This is a glass studio and public art gallery that offers a one-of-a-kind wedding experience.
This venue has an urban feel with its exposed brick walls, concrete flooring, and large windows which provides abundant natural light.
True to its eclectic, artistic setting, you’ll have the option of several event spaces for your wedding ceremony and reception. There’s the option of using a single gallery space or combining gallery spaces for larger wedding events.
The outdoor patio offers additional space for those who prefer exchanging nuptials outdoors.
The Third Degree Glass Factory has an exceptional, experienced staff onsite to help you achieve your wedding vision. With a list of specially picked vendors, an in-house bartending team, as well as setup and cleanup services, you can focus on preparing for your wedding day.
Some additional features offered include valet parking and wheelchair accessibility.
Price Range: $10,000-$35,000.
Capacity: 100-600 guests.
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The Thaxton
The Thaxton in downtown St. Louis is a multi-level space that is perfect for those who want to add a touch of art to the wedding day experience.
This venue features a vintage, historic atmosphere that can be decorated to your liking. There are four different floors to use for your wedding day ceremony and reception. There is even a second-floor wedding party lounge perfect for preparations.
The Thaxton is committed to high-quality customer service with services including day-of coordination, setup and cleanup, a full-service bar with bar service, a full sound system as well as a complimentary champagne toast for the newlyweds.
For your convenience, The Thaxton provides an optional list of recommended vendors for everything from hotel accommodations to photography services. Plus, you have the assurance of knowing that this venue offers full liability insurance.
Price Range: $7,000-$13,500.
Capacity: 150 guests.
Find The Thaxton at The Thaxton or check out Facebook or Instagram.
Dooley’s Chapel on the Lake Branson
Located at Table Rock Lake in the Ozark Mountains, Dooley’s Chapel on the Lake in Branson, Missouri is an exceptional waterfront resort wedding venue.
There are both indoor and outdoor venue spaces to choose from. The newly-renovated Chapel is a two-story space equipped with bridal and groom suites as well as a fireplace on the lower level.
The outdoor ceremony space, The Enchanted Woods, lives up to its namesake as it is surrounded by the woods and features a flower-covered arbor for your wedding ceremony and a short staircase perfect for wedding photography.
With a team of exceptional, experienced staff members, Dooley’s Chapel is ready to help you plan your dream wedding. From setup and cleanup to the complete planning and organization of your ceremony and reception, you can be assured that this venue has the expertise to make your wedding visions become a reality.
Price Range: $3,000-$5,000.
Capacity: 150 guests.
Find Dooley’s Chapel at Dooley Weddings or check out Facebook or Instagram.
Rose Oak Acres
Get married amongst the green rolling hills at Rose Oak Acres in St. James, Missouri. This wedding venue offers a historical barn and log cabin surrounded by farmland and beautiful sunset views.
The Barn space is located on a cattle farm situated by lush green pastures and trees. It features restored wooden flooring and an upper-level balcony as well as an adjacent covered outdoor space. Here, you’ll find wooden benches and a choice of three arbors to use for an outdoor wedding ceremony.
Next to the Barn is the Log Cabin which can be used as the bridal suite. This cabin has everything you’ll need to properly prepare for your wedding day with a private bathroom, mirrors, ambient lighting, and seating throughout.
Rose Oak Acres offers several wedding packages with varying price points to best suit your budget and needs. There’s also the option to use your own caterers within the spacious kitchen facilities.
Price Range: $2,000-$5,000.
Capacity: 160 guests.
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Crown Valley Winery
If you’ve envisioned yourself getting married amongst the beauty of a vineyard, the Crown Valley Winery in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri is the perfect wedding venue for you.
The Barrel Room features sparkling chandeliers and decorative oak casks as well as access to an outdoor patio and fireplace.
The Tasting Room is ideal for smaller, intimate wedding events with the option to add a wine-tasting experience to your festivities.
The View is a small outdoor wedding space that lives up to its name as it overlooks the vineyard for a view of rustic nature.
Crown Valley Winery offers a wedding package that includes a variety of amenities such as an on-site event coordinator, setup and cleanup, linens, and a specially created menu for your wedding reception.
This venue also offers discounted lodging for wedding guests with its nine bed and breakfast spaces.
Price Range: $6,000-$20,000.
Capacity: 250 guests.
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Feasts of Fancy
For more than 15 years, Feasts of Fancy has continued to be the premier event space in Kansas City.
With a loft space, brick-lined courtyard, and cafe string lighting, this wedding venue combines the urban with nature.
To ensure that you’re able to get the wedding experience that you desire, Feasts of Fancy offers per-pricing wedding packages. Each of these packages includes a 5-hour event time for both the courtyard and loft space as well as a customized dinner menu.
You’ll get the ultimate wedding reception dining experience with an experienced catering and venue staff. This venue also offers a complete bar as well as the option to bring your own alcohol.
With ample parking and security provided by two off-duty Kansas City police officers, Feasts of Fancy is ready to make your wedding day exceptional.
Price Range: $15,000 and up.
Capacity: 180-250 guests.
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Haseltine Estate
A luxurious, historic mansion awaits you at the Haseltine Estate in Kingsville, Missouri. Standing at 8,500 square feet with 30 rooms, the Haseltine Estate is truly palatial!
Take beautiful wedding photos on the expansive front and side porches with an exterior made from custom-cut local limestone.
The interior of the mansion features a luxurious living area, a beautiful multi-level staircase, expansive windows, and tall ceilings.
One of the most distinctive features of the Haseltine Estate is the porte-cochere which offers a grand entrance and exit for the newly-wedded couple via car, limousine, or horse and carriage.
There’s also a huge dining room perfect for your wedding reception and a modern kitchen with all of the amenities for your caterers. Adjacent to the kitchen is a bright sunroom that offers views of an impeccably manicured lawn.
Price Range: $2,400-$10,000.
Capacity: 200 guests.
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9th Street Abbey
Incorporate the old-school historic charm of a church and schoolhouse into your day of wedded bliss when you hold your wedding at the 9th Street Abbey. This is the perfect venue for someone who wants to incorporate the traditional chapel wedding theme into their special day.
This venue features a chapel that has peaked ceilings and arched wooden elements. There’s also an outdoor space surrounded by beautiful greenery and trees. Rustic wrought iron accents are found throughout the venue space.
9th Street Abbey offers a basic wedding package that includes an event coordinator, off-street parking, decor event rentals, and the option to use your preferred vendors.
Price Range: $9,000-$12,000.
Capacity: 100 guests.
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