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  • Featured photo from The Aspens at Innsbrook

    The Aspens at Innsbrook

    1 Aspen Way Dr, Innsbrook, MO 63390, USA
    • Spaces for 125-300 Guests
    • 2 Event Spaces
    • 3 Outdoor Spaces
    • 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.

  • Featured photo from Arcadia Academy/The Abbey Kitchen

    Arcadia Academy/The Abbey Kitchen

    211 College St, Arcadia, MO 63621, USA
    • Spaces for 30-500 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Theater
    • 2 Historic Spaces

    Arcadia Academy is a landmark historic venue in Arcadia Valley, southeast Missouri, on a campus that has been in continuous use since 1846. The property began as a Methodist high school, served as a Union hospital during the Civil War, and later operated as an Ursuline girls' college until 1970. Listed on the historic register as a historic district, the campus spans over 20 acres of landscaped grounds, more than 200 rooms, and an auditorium seating up to 250 guests. The venue offers a range of distinctive event spaces — including a 1906 nondenominational chapel with hand-painted stained glass windows, a 1930 gymnasium, and a Grand Theater — alongside on-site lodging and Thee Abbey Kitchen restaurant. Wedding packages include a complimentary day-of coordinator, in-house catering and bar service, getting-ready suites, and all tables, chairs, linens, and dinnerware. Beyond weddings, the property hosts corporate conferences, live music and comedy performances, murder mystery dinners, festivals, and community events, with payment plans available.

  • Dining Hall, an event space at Bear River Ranch

    Bear River Ranch

    6795 State Hwy E, Rolla, MO 65401, USA
    • Spaces for 250-300 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Ranch

    Bear River Ranch is a 300-acre property in the Missouri Ozarks, situated 9 miles north of Rolla. The ranch operates as a private event venue from September through April, welcoming weddings, corporate retreats, youth groups, and religious organizations to its grounds. The venue's central gathering space is a dining hall that seats up to 250 guests, furnished with wooden tables and chairs, a stage, and a unique view into the on-site lemur enclosure. Outdoor ceremonies most often take place in Fox Field, a large open area on the property, with covered pavilions available for additional gathering space. Fifteen climate-controlled cabins provide overnight accommodations for up to 300 guests. Event groups can also take advantage of hiking trails, a high ropes course, archery, and the ranch's private zoo, which is home to over 100 animal species.

  • View 18 at Eagle Knoll, an event space at Eagle Knoll Golf Course

    Eagle Knoll Golf Course

    5757 East Eagle Knoll Drive, Hartsburg, MO 65039, USA
    • Spaces for 200 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 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.

  • East Fork Chapel, an event space at East Fork Lodge and Ranch

    East Fork Lodge and Ranch

    3103 Highway N, Albany, MO 64402, USA
    • Spaces for 100-200 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Ranch

    East Fork Lodge and Ranch is a family-owned destination venue on more than 1,000 private acres in the rolling hills of Northwest Missouri. The property — passed down through three generations — hosts weddings, corporate retreats, family reunions, and private celebrations. Two distinct event spaces anchor the property: the handcrafted East Fork Chapel, which seats up to 100 guests with a working bell tower and stained-glass windows, and The Legacy Event Center, a 7,500-square-foot space finished with natural barn-wood walls, four crystal chandeliers, a grand black-and-white staircase, and a front veranda overlooking a small lake. The Legacy also includes a caterer's kitchen, a full bar, covered patios, and a complete A/V and lighting system. On-site lodging in nine private suites in the main lodge, plus three private cabins, allows guests to stay through the entire event. The surrounding land — with fishing ponds, trails, and wildlife — gives the ranch the character of a fully self-contained destination.

  • Historic Senior Hall, an event space at Senior Hall at Stephens College

    Senior Hall at Stephens College

    100 Waugh St, Columbia, MO 65201, USA
    • Spaces for 175 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Historic Space

    Historic Senior Hall is an 1841 Victorian-era building on the campus of Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri, offering an intimate setting for wedding receptions and private celebrations. The first-floor venue encompasses a Recital Hall, four adjoining parlors, and a board room — spaces that work together to create a natural event flow, with guests mingling during cocktail hour in the stately, vintage-furnished parlors before gathering in the Recital Hall for dinner and toasts. The Recital Hall features a hardwood stage well-suited for live music, a DJ, or a podium, along with floor-to-ceiling windows that fill the room with natural light. A projector and retractable screen are available for presentations or slideshows. The venue accommodates up to 175 guests and on-site catering is provided by American Dining and Creations with a full menu of food and bar options. Most of the venue is wheelchair accessible.

  • The Pavilion, an event space at The Co-op at the Stewart Settlement

    The Co-op at the Stewart Settlement

    12077 State Hwy H, Pleasant Hope, MO 65725, USA
    • Spaces for 120-250 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Outdoor
    • 1 Farm

    Stewart Farms Co-Op is a 50-acre family farm and event venue located 12 miles north of Springfield in Pleasant Hope, Missouri. The property was founded by Lacy and Dustin Stewart, who opened the farm as a collaborative gathering space after a lightning strike destroyed their original homestead in December 2016 — and the wave of community support that followed inspired a new vision for the land. Weddings and private celebrations are hosted May through October in a 40-by-100-foot open-air pavilion with a modern industrial character: concrete and gravel floors, a partial clear roof that draws in natural light, and seating for approximately 120 guests. Ceremony settings span the farm's open field, a cleared cedar grove, the pond, and the pavilion itself. Each rental includes two air-conditioned dressing rooms, a prep kitchen and bar area, ADA-accessible restrooms, 25 modern industrial tables, and 200 wooden folding chairs. For couples seeking a full weekend experience, the farm offers wedding retreats with a Friday farm-to-table rehearsal dinner, Saturday ceremony and reception, and Sunday send-off brunch — with overnight accommodations for up to 20 guests across three private quarters on the full 45-acre property.

  • Konneker Room, an event space at The Sheldon Concert Hall & Art Galleries

    The Sheldon Concert Hall & Art Galleries

    3648 Washington Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108, USA
    • Spaces for 50-712 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Bar
    • 4 Total Spaces

    The Sheldon Concert Hall and Galleries is a nonprofit historic arts venue in St. Louis's Grand Center Arts District, welcoming guests since 1912. Equal parts concert hall, art gallery, and private event destination, The Sheldon presents more than 350 events annually — spanning music performances, visual art exhibitions, and celebrations from corporate galas to weddings. Four distinct spaces serve a range of gathering sizes and formats. The 712-seat Concert Hall features two levels of curved wood theatre seating with unrestricted views and is recognized for its acoustics. The Ballroom accommodates up to 250 for seated dinners or 350 for standing receptions, with golden hardwood flooring, a full stage, and dramatic beamed ceilings. The Konneker Room holds 350 seated or 500 standing, with views of the Central West End and the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. The 2nd Floor Lobby Bar & Neidorff Family Gallery overlooks the Sculpture Garden via a connecting glass walkway and suits luncheons, cocktail receptions, and private gallery openings.

  • Cellar Room, an event space at Elm Street Ballroom

    Elm Street Ballroom

    904 Elm St, Columbia, MO 65201, USA
    • Spaces for 30-300 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Ballroom

    Elm Street Ballroom is a full-service event venue in downtown Columbia, Missouri, situated between the University of Missouri campus and the heart of the city. The space is designed for larger gatherings, hosting wedding receptions, banquets, fundraising events, galas, holiday parties, business meetings and retreats, and fraternity and sorority functions. The main ballroom features Edison bulb chandeliers with a rustic yet elegant aesthetic and a built-in dance floor. Full bar service and catering from a variety of suppliers are available, and each rental includes linens, centerpieces, votive candles, tables, and chairs. An experienced event planner supports the planning process from booking through event day. Adjacent to the main ballroom, the private Cellar Room accommodates smaller gatherings of up to 30 guests, equipped with an independent sound system and a flat panel TV and projector.

  • Featured photo from CBO Events Center at the Elks

    CBO Events Center at the Elks

    4747 E Elk Park Dr, Columbia, MO 65201, USA
    • Spaces for 125-350 Guests
    • 2 Event Spaces

    Elk Park Event Center is an event venue established in 2006 by the Columbia Benevolent Organization and operated in partnership with the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, Lodge #594, in Columbia, Missouri. The facility spans more than 5,200 square feet with a combined capacity of 350 or more guests. Two primary event rooms — The Providence Room at 2,700 square feet and The Stadium Room at 2,500 square feet — each accommodate 125 or more guests and can be used individually or combined for larger gatherings. A dedicated dining room, a full-service bar, and a board room for smaller meetings and breakout sessions complete the facility's offerings. In-house catering and bar services are provided on-site, along with a sound system, projectors and screens, and dimmable lighting. Abundant on-site parking is available for all event types.

  • Blue Springs Vesper Hall

    903 W Main St, Blue Springs, MO 64015, USA
    • Spaces for 300 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Meeting Space

    Vesper Hall is a 14,000-square-foot municipal event center in Blue Springs, Missouri, overlooking Rotary Park. The building features tiered ceilings, large windows that bring natural light into each room, gas fireplaces, and a spacious lobby — a setting suited to everything from intimate gatherings of 10 to 20 guests to celebrations of up to 300. The facility's Multi-Purpose Room is available for ceremonies, receptions, and private events, with tables and chairs of various sizes included in the rental. A service kitchen equipped with an industrial refrigerator, ice machine, warming oven, steam table, microwave, and coffee system supports events requiring food and beverage service. A PA system is available throughout the building. Vesper Hall is open for community rentals seven days a week.

  • The Ramsay Event Center

    107 E 6th St, Joplin, MO 64801, USA
    • Spaces for 150-240 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Historic Space

    The Ramsay Event Center occupies the ground floor of the historic Ramsay Building, a three-story structure built in 1901 at the corner of 6th and Main in downtown Joplin, Missouri. The 4,000-square-foot space hosts weddings, corporate gatherings, holiday parties, birthdays, and anniversaries for up to 150 guests. The venue offers flexible layout configurations — ceremony and reception can take place simultaneously within the same space, with seating arranged to suit the size and style of each event. Rental packages include a full complement of round and rectangular tables, and a range of add-on services is available, including a sound system, projector, stage, and uplighting.

  • The Legacy At Green Hills

    10243 N Green Hills Rd, Kansas City, MO 64154, USA
    • Spaces for 200-300 Guests
    • 2 Event Spaces
    • 2 Outdoor Spaces

    The Legacy at Green Hills is a private event estate set on 38 acres outside Kansas City, Missouri, featuring a 4-acre lake, 22 acres of wildflower fields, and a 1912 farmhouse. The property is designed around weddings and private celebrations, offering a dedicated outdoor ceremony site and a spacious open-air reception pavilion connected by a concrete walkway. The ceremony site centers on a 32-foot pergola with built-in seating for up to 200 guests, graded for clear sight lines and wired for sound and lighting. The adjacent Patio — an open-air structure with adjustable chandeliers, recessed lighting, eight ceiling fans, and patio heaters — accommodates up to 250 guests and also serves as a weather backup for ceremonies. A secondary patio provides additional space for rehearsal dinners, cocktail hours, or a guest book station. The 1912 farmhouse rounds out the property with overnight accommodations for up to eight guests, a full kitchen, a bridal suite with deck access, a dedicated groom's room with entertainment options, and multiple lounge areas for the wedding party. A Legacy representative is on-site at all times during events.

  • St. Joseph Country Club

    50 Ridgeland Rd, Country Club, MO 64505, USA
    • Spaces for 12-500 Guests
    • 2 Event Spaces
    • 1 Ballroom
    • 5 Total Spaces

    St. Joseph Country Club is a private golf and social club in Saint Joseph, Missouri, set on a property anchored by an 18-hole championship course designed by A.W. Tillinghast and renovated in 2003. The club takes a full-service approach to events — food, beverage, linens, tables, chairs, bartending, setup, and breakdown are all handled in-house. The Clubhouse Ballroom & Patio seats up to 230 guests with a dancefloor in place, or opens for 400 or more reception-style, with a stage, private patio, and the option to add the adjacent Highland Room for larger parties. Outdoor gatherings have room to grow on the Event Lawn, which accommodates 500 or more guests and is well suited for tent installations and live music. The Gallery, a more intimate room showcasing local artwork, seats 30 or hosts up to 40 for receptions, with an adjacent outdoor patio for cocktail service. The Magnolia Suite rounds out the lineup as a private luxury preparation space for up to 12 guests.

  • Shiloh Springs Golf Club

    14750 Fairway Ln, Platte City, MO 64079, USA
    • Spaces for 200 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Country Club

    Shiloh Springs Golf Club is a semi-private 18-hole course set atop the rolling hills of Platte County, Missouri. The club's banquet facilities welcome private events of all kinds — from weddings and birthday celebrations to corporate retreats and tournament dinners — for groups of 10 to 200 guests. The venue's staff manages event coordination throughout the planning process, and the club offers flexible catering options that range from full in-house handling to coordinating with an outside caterer of the host's choice.

  • Olde Mill Emporium Reception Facility

    Olde Mill Emporium, 168 S Main St, Parkville, MO 64152, USA
    • Spaces for 200-330 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Historic Space

    The Olde Mill Emporium Reception Facility is a two-story historic event venue on Main Street in downtown Parkville, Missouri, a short drive from anywhere in the greater Kansas City area. The building has anchored the Parkville community for more than 30 years — originally a destination for antique shoppers and now a popular setting for weddings, quinceañeras, reunions, corporate gatherings, and milestone celebrations. The facility offers two distinct event spaces. The Olde Mill carries the character of the original building: dark wood, soaring ceilings adorned with chandeliers, a rustic mill exterior, a flower-lined wooden bridge, and a second-floor balcony hung with stringed lights. It seats up to 330 guests for dinner and dancing. Park Place is a contemporary complement, seating up to 200 guests and offering a more current aesthetic. Both spaces are available 365 days a year from noon through midnight and are fully handicap accessible. In-house catering and bartending are available, alongside a preferred vendor list — or renters may bring their own approved vendors.

  • Quail Ridge Lodge

    560 Interstate Dr, Wentzville, MO 63385, USA
    • Spaces for 180 Guests
    • 1 Event Space
    • 1 Park

    Quail Ridge Lodge is a 3,600-square-foot rustic cedar lodge banquet facility managed by St. Charles County Parks, situated within Quail Ridge Park in Wentzville, Missouri. The single-floor space features a large vaulted ceiling, panoramic windows, and a wooden deck that overlooks a nearby lake and gazebo, accommodating up to 180 guests. The lodge is well suited to wedding receptions, organization banquets, family gatherings, and private celebrations. It comes equipped with a warming kitchen, and tables and chairs are included with the rental. The park grounds offer scenic outdoor space near the lake, making it a natural setting for ceremonies or cocktail receptions. Reservations are available up to two years in advance through the St. Charles County Parks recreation department.

  • Liberty Community Center

    101 E Kansas St, Liberty, MO 64068, USA
    • Spaces for 65-700 Guests
    • 6 Event Spaces
    • 1 Theater
    • 6 Meeting Spaces

    The Liberty Community Center has served as a hub of connection in Liberty, Missouri since it opened in 1992. Located at 1600 S. Withers Road with free parking and convenient access to both I-35 and I-435, the center draws guests from across the Kansas City metro area for recreation, wellness, and private events. For events, the center offers six configurable meeting rooms — the Red, White, and Blue Rooms — that can be rented individually or in combination to accommodate gatherings from 65 to 500 guests. Ceiling-mounted screens, tables, chairs, and complimentary room setup are included with every rental; video projectors, coffee stations, and sound systems are available as add-ons. On the same campus, the Liberty Performing Arts Theatre seats 700 in a traditional proscenium house with an expansive stage, professional lighting and audio, and two backstage dressing rooms. The theatre accommodates live performances, corporate seminars, concerts, product launches, and large-scale events at rates described as typically well below comparable hotel ballrooms and convention centers.