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A Secret Garden is a historic wedding venue located in Independence, Missouri. This secluded venue lives up to its name as it provides a private hideaway for a wonderful wedding. Offering luxurious interiors and charming outdoor spaces that both look splendid, day or night, this is a remarkable place to host your ceremony and reception.

Facilities and Capacity

The outdoor garden area provides a great deal of flowers and shrubbery that provide color, fragrance, and natural beauty for you and your guests to admire. With an acre of space, there is more than enough room for comfort. Just picture yourself walking arm-in-arm with your significant other as the wedding party enjoys the day’s atmosphere. Providing a beautiful backdrop for such a significant moment, the floral surroundings truly add to the venue’s splendor.

For your ceremony at A Secret Garden, the courtyard area offers room for your guests to sit on chairs that are dressed in white covers. Rose petals can be scattered along the paved surface that acts as your aisle as outdoor chandeliers hang from above. A large tree wraps itself elegantly around the space where you can be joined in matrimony by your chosen officiant on a slightly raised area. As sparklers are set off, applause rings out, and you mark the occasion with a kiss, you can rest assured that no-one will forget the moment.

With your union official, you can make your way inside the Palm House. Here, the reception, dancing, and dining can begin in earnest. Boasting 2,700 square feet of space, the house offers a charming hall where the wedding party can come together.

No elegant touch is spared in the hall. On the ceiling, enchanting ivory satin adds sophistication as it drapes from the ceiling, while seven chandeliers create a twinkling sparkle. Round tables with bow-tied chairs provide seating for your guests to savor the cuisine of the day. A dance floor provides somewhere for them to while away the night.

Services Offered

Cleanup and setup services are available for the couple of honor to avail of at A Secret Garden, reducing the stress of fixing up the venue prior to, or after, the wedding. Event rentals can also be made available for you to use how you wish - such as centerpieces, chair covers, an arch, tables, chairs, and more. An event planner service can also be offered to reduce some of the stress involved in preparing for the big day. Conveniently, outside vendors are welcome to come in, meaning the newlyweds can personalize the space and the entire experience.

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Frequently asked questions

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Barn
Garden
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Outside Vendors

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

Reviews of A Secret Garden

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Reviewers have unanimously praised this venue for its exceptional service and attention to detail, naming it a magical and stress-free place for weddings. Russ and the staff are highly commended for their dedication in ensuring a perfect day, from promptly fixing a fallen cake to creating a stunning atmosphere. The venue's picturesque setting is ideal for outdoor garden weddings, with Russ being described as attentive, professional, and dedicated to making wedding dreams come true. Guests have been thrilled with the service, making this venue a top choice for couples seeking an all-in-one wedding experience.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Reviewers have unanimously praised this venue for its exceptional service and attention to detail, naming it a magical and stress-free place for weddings. Russ and the staff are highly commended for their dedication in ensuring a perfect day, from promptly fixing a fallen cake to creating a stunning atmosphere. The venue's picturesque setting is ideal for outdoor garden weddings, with Russ being described as attentive, professional, and dedicated to making wedding dreams come true. Guests have been thrilled with the service, making this venue a top choice for couples seeking an all-in-one wedding experience.

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Tiffany Sent on 08/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Perfect Fairytale Wedding Venue

Not only is the venue absolutely beautiful but this place has thought of everything from the wedding coordinator to the caterer, the DJ, the photographer, the bartender, etc.
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Heidi Sent on 04/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Magical and breathtaking

My daughter was married here 8 months ago. We still hear it was the most magical wedding from guest. Russ and staff were God sends. I can’t say enough wonderful things. He was all about making the day as magical and stress free as possible. When the cake was delivered it had fallen, before we knew it, Russ had a new cake iced. decorated and displayed. It was stunning and we were blown away. Do walk, but run to schedule your special day. You will walk away grateful for the details and love you feel.
Valorie
Valorie Sent on 09/19/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Everyone works well in this space and the space makes you feel like your in a fairytale dream

I highly recommend this space. If you are looking for a particular wedding theme or an outdoor garden wedding this is the spot. When you first meet with Russ and explain to him what you what for your wedding experience, Russ listens and takes notes. He loves his work and his garden and it shows. He engages with the family and makes sure that everyone is enjoying every moment from start to end. The staff who work within this space are very professional and take care of the couple with out hesitation. I am the brides mother and I couldn't have asked for a better space to see a beautiful ceremony take place. The reception hall is another space that is beautifully crafted to make you feel like your wedding dreams have come true. I have no pictures to upload as I was so enamored with the ceremony and the space that I simply just enjoyed the event.
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Christina Sent on 03/20/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A dream come true

Beautiful elegant service wonderful!! It’s like getting it all in one stop. Russ makes everything easy and all about the bride!! This is your number one choice
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Mallory Sent on 01/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Blew our expectations away

Russ and the staff at a secret garden simply outdid themselves. My wife and I were married here January 8th and the compliments from our guests continue to pour in. Russ was a pleasure to work with from the get go and really took the time to add personal touches that shone through the reception from start to end. The ambience was incredible (we went with a Christmas theme) and the attention to detail truly made this place and our evening as a whole, unforgettable. Could not thank the staff more and would recommend this place to everyone in the process of getting married.
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Carla Sent on 03/18/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Completely stress free planning

I have worked in the wedding industry for 20 years as a wedding and event planner. However, now I'm the bride and I realized I can't do my own. THANK GOD FOR A SECRET GARDEN! My fiancé and I absolutely love the venue! We are in the planning stages and couldn't be more excited about our upcoming wedding. The attention to detail and the sheer artistry and passion of the owner and his staff has made planning our wedding a completely STRESS FREE experience. The owner and his vendors are all extremely responsive and helpful. We couldn't be happier! Can't wait for our special day!
Casie
Casie Sent on 04/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing people

Russ is fantastic! He listens to what I want as the bride and had ideas I would never have thought of.
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Jan Sent on 01/31/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful Venue, Dedicated Staff

As someone who has first hand knowledge of what is involved in creating a memorable wedding at A Secret Garden, I felt the need to respond to recent negative reviews of Russ, his staff and A Secret Garden. Russ is one of the few people I know who truly loves what he does. He works hard to make sure each bride has the wedding of her dreams with careful and thoughtful attention to detail both before and during the wedding and reception. So many wonderful reviews tell the true story of the hard work and love that go into each and every wedding.
Sydney
Sydney Sent on 12/20/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Planning stages

We’re only in the wedding planning stages, but Russ listens to everything we want and need. He’s been fantastic and has worked with us so well! And the garden is BEAUTIFUL.
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May112018 Sent on 05/19/2018
5 out of 5 rating
From the venue, to the ceremony, to the celebration...all TOP NOTCH and magical! Russ and Racheal of A Secret Garden took beautiful photo shots of everything from the engagement to the wedding event! Everyone loved the entire evening! Russ and his entire team “think of EVERY detail”, was a common compliment from our family and friends. Anything that came up during our preparations during the months prior to the event, I'd call Russ and it was taken care of...I said often, "Let go and let Russ!" Some of the things he thought of, I could hardly believe! I knew we were in the best of hands thru the entire process! His vendors knew what he expected of them and delivered. Oh, what a night! We had a wonderful experience! #RussDelivers
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A Secret Garden frequently asked questions

The space offered by A Secret Garden for wedding events is known for:
  • Barn
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
A Secret Garden offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
A Secret Garden offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
A Secret Garden offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Outside Vendors
A Secret Garden offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
A Secret Garden is recommended by 82% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.1 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.4 in average response time, 4.1 in value, 4 in quality of service, 3.9 in flexibility and 3.9 in professionalism.

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