Venue at Shadow Rock (Springfield/Branson, MO)
Why it stands out: Clean, modern architecture with both indoor and outdoor spaces that flow effortlessly.
Highlights:
- Spacious amphitheater and four different backdrops for ceremonies.
- Floor-to-ceiling windows beautifully blend nature and architecture.
- Thoughtful seating, guest comfort, and seamless event transitions.
Industrial Grove (Fair Grove, MO)
Why we love it: A warehouse-turned-wedding venue with a raw, industrial-chic aesthetic. It’s modern, edgy, and drenched in great natural light.
Highlights:
- Minimalistic design with gorgeous lighting are a photographer’s dream.
- Indoor & outdoor ceremony spaces, silo bar, decor closet, and vendor flexibility.
Spring Valley Weddings & Events (Strafford, MO)
Why it’s lovely: Offers both indoor and outdoor options with dramatic valley and water views—serene, elegant, and scenic.
Highlights:
- Indoor/outdoor versatility, large chapel and building (1,500 & 5,000 sq ft).
- Views of valley and pond for dreamy ceremonies.
Oliver Building (West Bottoms, Kansas City, MO)
Why it’s notable: Historic industrial building with character, yet refined—unique, adaptable, and full of urban nostalgia.
Highlights:
- Offers both indoor and outdoor experiences, accommodating up to 300 guests.
- Perfect for couples who want an eclectic yet timeless vibe.
Longview Mansion (Lee’s Summit, MO)
Why we love it: A stately, historic estate loaded with timeless elegance. Its varied spaces and lavish service make it a photographer’s and planner’s dream.
Notable Features:
- A beautifully restored 105-year-old mansion with 22,000 sq ft across 10 secluded acress.
- Two breathtaking outdoor ceremony choices:
- The Sunken Garden with manicured hedges and ornate fountain.
- The West Lawn, offering an elegant flowering arch and stunning sunset views.
- Indoor options include the intimate Library (up to 70 guests) and the tented Pavilion (around 270 guests)
- All-inclusive with gourmet chef, dedicated staff, curated menu/bar packages, and a single-event-per-day structure for peace of mind
Juniper Gardens (Fair Grove, MO)
Why we love it: A stylish, nature-infused venue that blends modern amenities with outdoor charm. It’s ideal for couples who want fresh, refined, and flexible.
Key Highlights:
- Situated just north of Springfield, it’s inspired by Missouri’s national parks with a merry mix of garden, pavilion, and forest motifs.
Fieldstone Pavilion:
- Outdoor venue with 3,600 sq ft, vintage wooden tables and chairs, modern lighting, chandeliers, and seating for up to 160 guests.
- Couples love the stone fireplace, bonfire pit, yard games, and treehouse suite. It’s casual yet elevated.
Hillside:
- Modern, yet also vintage and timeless. This venue offers an indoor-outdoor space with courtyard garden, bar, and prep kitchen.
Glass Haus (GlassHaus Weddings) Near Branson, MO
Why we love it: A luxe, resort-style escape that doubles as a destination wedding haven—elegant, inventive, and decidedly modern.
Signature Features:
- A sprawling, exclusive 20-acre venue that includes onsite lodging (TreeHaus & Bungalows) amid Ozark scenery by Table Rock Lake.
- Unique. Ideal for immersive photography and dramatic moments—and a fully integrated multi-day wedding experience.
Sparrow Lane — Willard, MO
Why we love it: Designed by a wedding photographer, Sparrow Lane was built with the perfect lighting, flow, and backdrops in mind. It’s a bright, modern, and endlessly versatile space that feels elegant without ever drifting into “barn” territory.
Notable Features:
- Photographer-designed: Clean white walls, expansive windows, and light-filled rooms create a flawless blank canvas for any style.
- Thoughtful layout: Four distinct buildings—a chapel, reception hall, and two cottages—make getting ready, hosting, and celebrating seamless.
- Indoor & outdoor flexibility: Choose from the chapel, courtyard, covered veranda, or open-air lawn for your ceremony.
- Ample space: Comfortably hosts 250–280 guests while maintaining an intimate feel.
- Exceptional hospitality: Known for warm, attentive service that helps couples and guests feel at home.
