Top Missouri Wedding Shower Ballrooms

• Spaces for 20-350 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Meeting Space

The Kimball Ballroom occupies the ground floor of Lela Raney Wood Hall on the historic Stephens College campus in Columbia, Missouri. Built in 1938 and restored in 2006, the 6,000-square-foot room is distinguished by floor-to-ceiling arched windows, hardwood floors, a working fireplace, a grand piano, and gold chandeliers. The ballroom accommodates up to 300 guests at banquet tables or 350 in a standing reception layout, making it well suited for weddings, galas, and fundraisers of varying scales. Modern event infrastructure is built into the space: a digital projector with a 16-by-12-foot retractable screen, programmable lighting, and automated window shades. A vintage soda shop with a working fountain doubles as a refreshment station and photo backdrop. On-site catering through American Dining and Creations is available, and a dedicated event coordinator is included with each rental. The adjacent Kimball Conference Room on the mezzanine level of the same building accommodates up to 20 guests and can be reserved alongside the ballroom.

• 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 120-4,000 Guests
• 3 Ballrooms
• 7 Hotels
• 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 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 30-300 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Event Space

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.

• Spaces for 16-220 Guests
• 5 Ballrooms
• 8 Hotels
• 3 Meeting Spaces

Built in 1924 as the Mayfair Hotel by Charles Heiss, the Magnolia Hotel St. Louis has anchored downtown St. Louis for a century. The hotel is widely credited as the birthplace of the "chocolates on a pillow" tradition and now operates as a Tribute Portfolio property 200 feet from America's Center Convention Complex. The Magnolia Ballroom occupies the hotel's second floor, offering 4,426 square feet with 12-foot ceilings, stately columns, intricate chandeliers, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the historic Old Post Office Plaza — accommodating up to 250 guests. The ballroom divides into four named sections (Ballroom A through D) for smaller or multi-room configurations. The Julia King, Truman, and Heiss Boardroom offer meeting-room setups for groups from 16 to 50 guests. Events are supported by the hotel's dedicated sales team and on-site culinary team. Robie's Food & Drink serves all-day dining on-site, and complimentary WiFi and valet parking are available throughout the event floor.

• Spaces for 20-250 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Landmark
• 7 Total Spaces

The Kansas City Public Library hosts private events across two Kansas City locations: the Central Library in downtown and the Plaza Branch on Main Street. The Central Library occupies a converted former bank building near the River Market and Power & Light District. Its event spaces include Kirk Hall, a grand first-floor hall with high ceilings, elegant columns, and marble floors that accommodates up to 250 guests for receptions and weddings. Also on site are the Helzberg Auditorium, a flexible multi-configuration space for up to 200 guests; a rooftop terrace suited for outdoor receptions; and the Durwood Film Vault, a 28-seat private screening room converted from the building's original bank vault. The Plaza Branch, on the southern edge of the Country Club Plaza, houses the Truman Forum Auditorium — a 222-seat fixed-seat venue with a built-in audio-visual system and views of Brush Creek — along with two additional conference spaces for smaller gatherings. Rentals at both locations include room setup, audio-visual support, and library personnel on-site. Catering is coordinated through a curated list of approved vendors. Extended hours and guest parking arrangements are available for special events.

• Spaces for 50-712 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 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.

• Spaces for 850 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Historic Space

Casa Loma Ballroom has been a landmark of entertainment in St. Louis since its founding in 1927. The historic venue has hosted generations of celebrations over nearly a century of continuous operation, drawing guests to its iconic neon marquee on Iowa Avenue. The main ballroom features one of the largest floating dance floors in the Midwest — a 5,000-square-foot hardwood surface that anchors the room and supports events for up to 850 guests. In-house catering is provided by Championship Catering, a partner with more than 50 years of experience, offering customizable menus for weddings, themed parties, fundraisers, and corporate gatherings. The air-conditioned facility is served by five attendant-staffed parking lots. Beyond private events, the ballroom hosts weekly public dances: Friday evenings bring live performances by orchestras of 16 to 24 pieces, while Saturdays feature oldies nights. Dance lessons — covering Waltz, Fox Trot, Tango, Latin, and Swing — are available through the venue as well.

• Spaces for 150-2,236 Guests
• 3 Ballrooms
• 4 Hotels
• 4 Total Spaces

Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles is a full-service casino resort situated along the Missouri River in St. Charles, Missouri, with more than 60,000 square feet of event and conference space across two dedicated conference levels. The Discovery Level houses a 22,000-square-foot conference center with traditional and non-traditional spaces, while the newer Brilliance Level — a 40,000-square-foot expansion — centers on the 15,653-square-foot Brilliance Ballroom, which features a built-in stage, LED wall, and production-level audio-visual capabilities. Smaller ballrooms, divisible meeting rooms, and the outdoor Event Lawn — a rooftop space overlooking the Missouri River — round out the options. Combined capacity ranges from breakout-sized gatherings to receptions exceeding 2,000 guests. An on-site sales and events team supports planning from inquiry through execution, and the resort's culinary team provides catering across all event spaces. Hotel accommodations — 400 suites carrying the AAA Four Diamond rating — allow out-of-town guests to remain on property, and the resort's dining, spa, and entertainment offerings extend the experience well beyond the event itself.

• Spaces for 30-500 Guests
• 2 Ballrooms
• 1 Restaurant
• 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 12-500 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 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.

• Spaces for 24-800 Guests
• 2 Ballrooms
• 8 Hotels
• 6 Meeting Spaces

Harrah's Kansas City is a full-service casino resort situated along the scenic Missouri River in North Kansas City, Missouri. The property opened in 1994 and completed a major $50 million renovation in 2014, updating the casino floor, restaurants, hotel rooms, and public areas throughout. For private events and celebrations, the venue offers a range of dedicated spaces. The Nevada Ballroom spans 9,792 square feet and can be divided into as many as five rooms, accommodating up to 550 guests for a banquet or 800 for a reception. The Vegas Ballroom, Reno Room, and Tahoe Rooms each offer 3,240 square feet, with capacity for 180 seated guests and up to 250 for a reception — well suited for rehearsal dinners, corporate celebrations, and mid-size gatherings. Event guests have access to on-site dining from Gordon Ramsay Steak, Royal Noodle Bar, Winning Streaks, and Bite & Bean, along with live entertainment programming at VooDoo Lounge.

• Spaces for 1,000 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Hotel

The Hilton St. Louis Frontenac offers French-inspired design paired with more than 25,000 square feet of meeting and event space across 17 rooms. The flagship Ambassadeur Ballroom accommodates up to 1,000 guests, providing a grand setting for receptions, galas, and banquet dinners, while the hotel's broader portfolio of meeting rooms scales down to serve intimate gatherings and executive sessions. Wedding packages are available for groups of 25 to 500 and include champagne, hors d'oeuvres, and a complimentary bridal suite. Two on-site dining venues — Provinces Restaurant and Provinces Bar and Grille — extend options for pre- and post-event meals. The property sits across from Plaza Frontenac and 13 miles from Lambert International Airport, with complimentary parking available for all guests.

• Spaces for 13-1,105 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 8 Hotels
• 7 Meeting Spaces

River City Casino & Hotel opened in 2010 as a gaming and entertainment destination in Lemay, about 10 miles south of downtown St. Louis. A 2013 expansion added a 200-room hotel and a 14,000-square-foot multi-purpose event center. The River Ballroom anchors the event center: 10,570 square feet of banquet space with 24-foot ceilings and a state-of-the-art stage, accommodating up to 720 guests for a seated dinner or 1,105 for a standing reception. The ballroom divides into five breakout rooms via movable partitions for groups of any size, and a separate meeting room and board room are available for more intimate gatherings. A 1,600-space covered parking structure serves the property. All wedding packages include a 24-by-24-foot dance floor, banquet chairs, linens, and table décor, along with a dedicated banquet captain and complimentary tasting for up to four guests. In-house culinary teams support menus from hors d'oeuvres and plated dinners through late-night snacks.

• Spaces for 12-300 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 2 Restaurants
• 7 Total Spaces

The Carriage Club is a full-service private country club established in 1956, situated on 6.6 acres within Kansas City's historic Country Club District. The club is recognized as one of the Midwest's premier racquet clubs, offering seven tennis courts — two clay — along with two paddle tennis courts, four permanent pickleball courts, a fitness center, multiple swimming pools, and an ice rink. For private events, the club opens nine distinct spaces suited to gatherings from an intimate dinner for twelve to a reception for more than 300. The Main Ballroom, the largest of these spaces, looks out over the pool, the Coach House, and an adjacent golf course. Smaller rooms — including the sunlit Garden Room, the East Room with views of Country Club Plaza, and the Chef's Table adjacent to the culinary kitchen — give planners options across a wide range of occasions and group sizes. A dedicated Director of Catering and the club's professional events staff guide each booking from inquiry through event day.

• Spaces for 300-900 Guests
• 3 Ballrooms
• 3 Hotels
• 1 Historic Space

The Marriott St. Louis Grand occupies a National Historic Landmark building in downtown St. Louis, where the property has anchored Washington Avenue since its opening as the Statler Hotel in 1917. The hotel brings together its historic architecture and more than 74,000 square feet of event and meeting space across 40 distinct venues. For weddings and receptions, the hotel offers 55,000 square feet of dedicated event space. Signature spaces include the Crystal Ballroom on the 20th floor with panoramic views of downtown St. Louis and the Mississippi River, the Statler Ballroom with barrel-vaulted ceilings and 12 marble pillars, the expansive Majestic Ballroom with views of downtown St. Louis, and a two-story rooftop garden with floor-to-ceiling windows.