Top Missouri Conference & Summit Venues

• Spaces for 275 Guests

Glen Echo Country Club is a private club established in St. Louis, Missouri in 1901. The course was designed by Jim and Robert Foulis — Jim being the 1896 U.S. Open Champion — and hosted the Olympic Golf Matches in 1904, making the grounds a recognized landmark in American golf history. The stone clubhouse, built in 1928 and designed by Preston J. Bradshaw, provides the setting for a range of private events. The club accommodates weddings, rehearsal dinners, golf outings, corporate gatherings, and social celebrations across a suite of indoor and outdoor spaces. The Ballroom features mirrored columns and an expansive dance floor with sweeping course views, while the glass-walled Terrace overlooks the illuminated grounds. More intimate options include the Main Dining Room, the Lucas & Hunt Room, and the Willow Room. Outdoor ceremonies are held beneath mature oak trees on the club's rolling grounds.

• Spaces for 80-200 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 4 Historic Spaces
• 4 Total Spaces

Tower Grove Park is a 289-acre National Historic Landmark in St. Louis — one of only seven parks in the country to hold that distinction, alongside Central Park and Boston Public Garden. Its Victorian landscape, roughly 7,000 trees, and collection of historic structures have shaped it into one of the region's most distinctive settings for weddings and private celebrations. Four dedicated venues span the full range of event styles. The Piper Palm House, a Victorian conservatory with a soaring ceiling, stately windows, and towering palms, overlooks the park's historic lily ponds and accommodates up to 200 guests. The Stupp Center — the park's newest event building, designed to echo the surrounding pavilion architecture — features an octagonal room, adjacent lounge, and catering kitchen for gatherings of up to 80. The Music Stand, an 1872 outdoor pavilion ringed by bronze busts of composers, seats approximately 200 for open-air ceremonies. The Ruins, assembled from fire-scorched blocks of the 1867 Lindell Hotel, offer an atmospheric outdoor setting for ceremonies and elopements of up to 100 guests. All food and beverage is coordinated through the park's select group of preferred caterers.

• Spaces for 30-500 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 2 Ballrooms
• 9 Total Spaces

The Lodge of Four Seasons is a full-service lakefront resort on the Lake of the Ozarks in Lake Ozark, Missouri, with more than 65 years of history welcoming guests to its shores. The property holds over 65,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space across nine distinct venues, accommodating gatherings of 30 guests in the Japanese Garden to receptions of 1,800. Ballroom events are anchored by the Granada Ballroom, which features a five-story indoor waterfall and a lake-facing foyer; it seats between 150 and 500 guests across one to three configurable sections. The Marbella Ballroom accommodates up to 400 guests and includes a built-in dance floor alongside a natural rock wall. Outdoor and waterfront settings — the Lakeview Patio, Sunset Sands beach, the Wharf at the Marina, and Sea Chase — bring celebrations to the lake's edge. With 358 guest rooms and suites, championship golf, Spa Kyoto, four pools, and four dining venues on property, The Lodge of Four Seasons supports full-destination events for groups of any size.

• Spaces for 120-4,000 Guests
• 7 Hotels
• 3 Ballrooms
• 7 Total Spaces

Chateau on the Lake Resort Spa & Convention Center rises above Table Rock Lake in Branson, Missouri — the only AAA Four-Diamond resort in the area. The property's castle-inspired silhouette and classic French country furnishings set the tone for a full-service destination that brings together luxury accommodations, a private marina, and more than 53,000 square feet of event space under one roof. Nineteen dedicated meeting and banquet rooms range from intimate boardrooms to the Great Hall, which spans 31,744 square feet and accommodates up to 4,000 guests for receptions and 2,000 for banquets. Outdoor settings — including the lakeside Garden Terrace and the secluded Greenbelt Pavilion — extend the venue's range into the natural landscape surrounding the property. A dedicated events team, full-service catering, and on-site audio-visual support are available across all spaces. Guests celebrating at Chateau on the Lake also have access to Spa Chateau, five on-site dining outlets, and a private marina with seasonal water activities — making it a destination where attendees can stay, dine, and celebrate in one place.

• Spaces for 250 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Vineyard
• 1 Winery

Chandler Hill Vineyards sits on historic land in Defiance, Missouri, once home to Joseph Chandler, a freed man who settled there in the early 1870s. Situated at the gateway to Missouri Wine Country, the vineyard offers panoramic views of rolling hills that serve as the backdrop for weddings, private events, and celebrations of all kinds. The venue welcomes up to 250 guests in its combined tasting room and covered deck, with both intimate indoor settings and open-air receptions available. Morning weddings for up to 100 guests can begin as early as 10 AM. All event bookings include chef-curated catering with customized menus, a dedicated day-of coordinator, and access to elegant bride and groom suites for private preparation.

• Spaces for 220-250 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Loft

The Bride and The Bauer occupies the historic Bauer Building in Kansas City's Crossroads Arts District — a structure with roots dating to 1902, when it was founded as Bauer Machine Works. Over more than a century, the building moved through industrial, theatrical, and arts uses, serving as part of Kansas City's Old Film Row in the 1930s and later as home to The Arts Incubator of Kansas City beginning in 2003. Today it houses artist studios, design firms, and creative businesses alongside its event spaces, giving the venue its distinctive character: art, authenticity, and a lively spirit. The main event floor spans 2,920 square feet with ceilings reaching 10.5 to 11 feet, accommodating up to 220 guests seated or 250 for a cocktail reception. The Parlour, an additional 1,000-square-foot space, provides flexibility for ceremonies, cocktail hours, and bar overflow. A fully equipped catering kitchen, professional sound system, bridal suite, and groom's lounge round out the offering, with the venue operating an open catering policy that allows clients to work with the caterer of their choice.

• Spaces for 200-335 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Landmark
• 1 Historic Space

The Barnett on Washington occupies a landmark 1921 building in St. Louis's Grand Center Arts District, originally constructed as the headquarters for the Central States Life Insurance Company. Designed by the architectural firm Barnett, Haynes & Barnett — the same firm behind the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis — the building reflects Spanish Baroque design and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A multi-million dollar restoration preserved original details including ornate terra cotta, a Conquistador stained-glass window, and twin curved staircases rising 45 feet beneath soaring vaulted ceilings. Operating as a full-service event venue since 2013, The Barnett hosts weddings, corporate events, galas, and private celebrations. The main hall accommodates up to 200 guests for seated dinners and up to 335 for ceremonies and receptions. Culinary Canvas manages all catering and bar service on site, with menus fully customized to each event. Private adjacent parking and dedicated get-ready suites for wedding parties are also available.

• Spaces for 40-400 Guests
• 4 Museums
• 1 Outdoor
• 4 Total Spaces

City Museum occupies a former shoe factory in downtown St. Louis, transformed by internationally acclaimed sculptors Bob and Gail Cassilly into an artist-built playground and event destination unlike any other. The building's industrial bones have been reshaped with salvaged architectural elements, mosaic floors, giant sculptural installations, and a 10-story slide that winds through its interior and exterior — all assembled from the materials cities leave behind. For private events, the museum offers five distinct rental spaces accommodating groups from 25 to 4,000 guests. Each venue carries its own character: the oceanic murals and aquarium of the First Floor & Mezzanine, the double vault doors and mirror hallway of the Vault Room, the salvaged facades and hardwood dance floor of Architecture Hall, a historic frontier log cabin beneath MonstroCity, and a 10th-floor corner meeting room with citywide views. Museum admission is included for guests on the day of the event, and the team works with both in-house catering and outside caterers.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Civil War Arena is an indoor multipurpose arena facility in Carthage, Missouri, with a long history of hosting rodeos and large-scale events. Located on Civil War Road, the arena accommodates a wide range of productions — from horse competitions and tractor shows to concerts, circuses, and auctions. The facility is available for private rental and features a full inside arena, a concessions area, and restrooms. Horse stalls are available for rent separately, and on-site electric hook-ups support productions requiring equipment or vendor setups. Weekly open rides keep the space active throughout the year, reflecting the arena's roots as a working equestrian and event facility.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

Nestled among the woods near Oregon, Missouri, is Paradise Park, a charming and secluded venue for weddings, reunions, and gatherings of all varieties. Guests of the Paradise Park can wander through the enchanted forest, dance in the 100-year-old restored barn, feast under a two-level covered pavilion, and fall in love in Timber’s Edge Chapel. Paradise Park has many beautiful secrets to be discovered; exploration is always encouraged.

• Spaces for 125-300 Guests
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 5 Resorts
• 5 Total Spaces

The Aspens at Innsbrook is the dedicated event and wedding destination within Innsbrook Resort, a 7,500-acre lakeside community situated 45 minutes west of St. Louis. The resort has hosted weddings for nearly five decades, bringing together multiple indoor and outdoor venues with full-service planning and catering. The Aspen Center anchors the event experience with two indoor spaces: The Aspen Room, a character-rich hall with white-wood ceilings, exposed beams, a two-story stone fireplace, and wood flooring for up to 275 guests; and The Sycamore Terrace, an all-season room with retractable glass walls, a private bar, and lake views for up to 125 guests. Outdoors, The Aspen Patio looks out over Lake Aspen for ceremonies and receptions of up to 275 guests, while the Aspen Lake Stage provides a waterfront ceremony site on the lake itself for up to 300 guests. The Oak Lawn Gazebo, set among towering oaks just outside the Aspen Center, accommodates gatherings of up to 300 guests. Every package includes full catering and dedicated event coordination. Overnight guests can book through Innsbrook Vacations, with vacation homes on the property accommodating groups of two to 22.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Country Club

Eagle Knoll Golf Club is a par-72 semi-private course set on 180 acres of Ozark terrain in Hartsburg, Missouri, designed by architect Gary Kern. Rolling zoysia fairways and bent grass greens wind through dramatic elevation changes — hills and gorges, wetlands and wildlife — across a 6,920-yard, four-tee layout. The club's private event space, View 18, accommodates up to 200 guests for weddings, private parties, and corporate gatherings. Renovated in October 2021, the space pairs an indoor dining room with panoramic windows overlooking the 18th hole with a scenic outdoor patio and deck, making it well suited to cocktail receptions outside followed by dinner inside. All private events include professional bartender service, tables and chairs, an 85-inch TV and speaker system with microphone, event cleanup throughout, and a curated list of recommended vendors. Wedding packages also include ceremony chairs and a walk-through rehearsal.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

Staley Farms Golf Club is a private club in Kansas City, Missouri, built around an 18-hole championship course with rolling fairways, pristine greens, and tour-level course conditions. The rustic clubhouse at the heart of the property hosts weddings and receptions, corporate meetings, private parties, and golf tournament dinners — all backed by personalized service and in-house catering through the Crush Grill. Golf outings can include customized tournament planning, on-course contests, and post-round dining on site. For milestone celebrations and corporate events alike, the venue pairs a scenic club setting with the full range of amenities that come with a private membership club, including a 24-hour fitness center.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Lil' Boom Town Wedding Venue and Event Center sits in the Ozark hills of Southwest Missouri, about 45 minutes from Springfield. The venue draws on Old West character throughout — a covered wagon bandstand anchors outdoor ceremonies, while authentic Old West storefronts and a saloon-style bar line the property, creating a Western-themed setting unlike a typical ballroom or barn. The space accommodates up to 200 guests across indoor and outdoor covered areas, with tables, chairs, and burlap tablecloths included in the rental. A full catering kitchen, state-of-the-art sound system, and projection screen support events ranging from weddings and receptions to corporate gatherings and family celebrations. Separate dressing rooms for both the couple and the wedding party are available on-site. Events run from 8:00 a.m. to midnight, with a five-hour minimum rental window.

• Spaces for 350 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Event Space

St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Parish Center is a Catholic parish event facility in South St. Louis County, Missouri. The parish center's banquet hall was renovated in 2024 and accommodates between 30 and 350 guests, making it a flexible option for weddings, receptions, anniversary and birthday celebrations, showers, reunions, and private gatherings. The space features a divisible layout that scales to the size of the event, with carpeted floors, dimmable chandeliers, round tables with linens seating up to ten, and upholstered chairs. A large dance floor suits live bands or DJs, and full-service bar options are available alongside multiple catering arrangements. A dedicated events coordinator manages facility reservations and can schedule site tours through the parish office.

• Spaces for 500 Guests

Laumeier Sculpture Park is one of the country's first and largest dedicated outdoor sculpture parks, set across 94 acres in Saint Louis, Missouri. Home to more than 70 large-scale works by internationally recognized artists, the park has engaged the community through art and nature since its official opening in 1976 — the result of Matilda Laumeier's bequest of family land to St. Louis County and a foundational gift of 40 artworks by artist Ernest Trova. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and drawing approximately 360,000 visitors annually, the park offers a distinctive backdrop for private events. Indoor and outdoor spaces accommodate gatherings of 50 to 500 guests, from wedding ceremonies and receptions to corporate meetings, rehearsal dinners, and family reunions. Venue options range from the sculpture-studded Estate House Lawn and the Leaf Pavilion to the gallery spaces of the Aronson Fine Arts Center — each set against the park's permanent collection of monumental works.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

Say "I do" at the Zoo! We've got several options for weddings and wedding receptions. Get married at the beach within reach! Sea turtles, sea otters, sharks, and more! Your evening can begin with a ceremony in the heart of Sobela Ocean Aquarium, which will double as your reception venue. Get married by the penguins and have your reception under the Aurora Australis. Your evening can begin with a ceremony on the penguin ice shelf with up to 10 guests. The remaining guests can witness this special moment from the warm cover of Aurora Australis in the entryway rotunda, which will double as your reception venue. A birthday party at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium guarantees a wild time for all your guests! Join us for a celebration like no other! These small but mighty animals will bring extra pizzaz to your birthday party. Zoo staff will provide a 20-minute up-close animal experience with two of our small species of ambassador animals in their presentation habitats. These small species include a mixture of the following: bugs, frogs, reptiles such as small tortoises or small snakes, and mammals such as sugar gliders or a hedgehog.

• Spaces for 60-120 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Historic Space

The Chatillon-DeMenil Mansion is a Late Greek Revival historic house museum in St. Louis, Missouri, dedicated to preserving the stories of the founding families of St. Louis and Carondelet. The property documents a remarkable range of histories: a nationally recognized Western explorer, relatives connected to an Oglala Sioux leader, the founder of St. Louis's first drugstore chain, and a literary scholar who helped direct the 1904 World's Fair. Underground caves beneath the grounds carry their own distinct historical narrative. The mansion survived threatened demolition for a highway through dedicated restoration, and now stands as one of the city's recognized examples of Greek Revival architecture. For private events, the mansion opens its historic Carriage House with kitchenette access and its surrounding outdoor grounds to groups of up to 100 guests. Indoor seated dining accommodates up to 60, with the outdoor patio hosting an additional 50. Rental packages include tables, chairs, and tablecloths, with five- and eight-hour options available.

• Spaces for 50-350 Guests
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 3 Event Spaces
• 4 Waterfront

Hermann Hill Weddings is a full-service wedding and elopement destination perched high atop the rock bluffs of the Missouri River in Hermann, Missouri. Set among rolling hills and lush woodland just minutes from downtown Hermann, the property is known for dramatic sunsets on the water and exceptional hospitality. Five distinct ceremony and reception spaces accommodate celebrations ranging from intimate elopements to gatherings of up to 350 guests. The indoor Chapel seats up to 250 with stained-glass windows and flexible pew-and-chair seating, a side entrance, and toasting doors. The outdoor River Bluff positions couples against a sweeping backdrop of the Missouri River for ceremonies of up to 350 guests, while the classic white Gazebo offers an intimate river-overlook setting for up to 100. For receptions, the Indoor Pavilion holds up to 300 guests in a naturally lit space with panoramic western-facing views, and the River Room seats up to 50 in a cozier riverside setting. An in-house chef and a dedicated team of wedding coordinators guide couples from early planning sessions through day-of execution. On-site lodging is available for the couple and guests, and most packages include a one- or two-night stay as part of the celebration weekend.

• Spaces for 50-350 Guests
• 2 Historic Spaces
• 1 Estate
• 2 Total Spaces

The Bingham-Waggoner Mansion & Estate is a 26-room Victorian mansion set on 19.5 acres in Independence, Missouri — recognized as one of the more significant historical sites in Western Missouri. The property is defined by two chapters of American history: George Caleb Bingham, the renowned 19th-century artist and Missouri politician, lived and maintained a studio here where he painted "Order Number 11," his celebrated Civil War-era protest work. The Waggoner family, Pennsylvania millers known regionally for their "Queen of the Pantry" flour, owned the estate for 97 years and oversaw the elegant Victorian renovations still evident today. The grounds sit at the origin of the Santa Fe, Oregon, and California Trails, with wagon ruts visible across an adjacent field. Now a public museum and park since 1979, the estate is available for private events including catered luncheons and dinners, anniversary gatherings, showers, and outdoor celebrations. The mansion itself can be reserved for seated dining for groups of 10 to 50, served with china, silver, and stemware. The Carriage House Meeting Room, on the north side of the property, accommodates daytime gatherings of similar size. The canopy of trees, historic buildings, and park-like grounds — across nearly 20 acres — provide a setting suited to weddings, family reunions, and special occasions.