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The Chrisman Manor is a breathtaking venue with unparalleled prairie views and landscaped surroundings in Oskaloosa, Kansas. The manor is enclosed by 160 acres of fields and is situated high on the farm. Picturesque scenes of grazing cattle and lush greenery create a perfect backdrop for those memorable wedding day photos. You will find all the charm of the country with all the conveniences and shine of the city at this venue.

Facilities and Capacity

Couples can host both a ceremony and reception on the property without having to worry about transportation between a church and a hall. There is a chapel, outdoor ceremony space, a stunning ballroom and the pristine grounds. The entire venue can accommodate 200 guests comfortably. The farmhouse has also be recently updated and is offered in its entirety to parties of 12. Handicap accessibility is not a problem since the bathrooms are equipped and there are no stairs between the chapel and the ballroom.

Services Offered

One of the best things about the Chrisman Manor is the exclusivity of the property for your event. There is also a bridal suite for those precious moments with your bridal party before the ceremony. The venue offers the following services:

  • Event rentals
  • Outside vendors
  • Wireless internet
  • Event planning
  • Beverage packages
  • Liability insurance
  • Pet friendly

Cuisine

There is not currently in-house catering offered at the Chrisman Manor; however, they can suggest outside vendors. Couples may choose from a variety of serving style setups, including buffet, stations, family style, cocktail reception and hors d'oeuvres. Catering services include:

  • Barware
  • Flatware
  • Champagne toast
  • Premium liquor
  • House liquor
  • Open bar
  • Cash bar
  • Cake cutting
  • Cake serving

Other Services

In addition to the services mentioned above, the venue offers various wedding decor items. These include:

  • Centerpieces
  • Dance floor
  • Drapery
  • Chairs
  • Tables
  • Decor
  • Lighting
  • Arches
  • Furniture
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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$3,800

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$2,800

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Parking
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$12

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Barn
Farm/Ranch

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
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Altar/Arch
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November
December

Reviews of Chrisman Manor

Clare
Clare Sent on 01/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue!

We got married here in October 2024. We originally found the venue thanks to a friend who was getting married there. We booked our date in January of 2023, notably the venue did have some major upgrades that were completed between our booking time and our actual wedding date, which is noted as a possibility in the contract, but we personally loved all the changes that were made.
One major perk are "The Pinterest Rooms" that include a variety of decorations that can be used at no additional cost. This was a great way to save money and not be stuck with all of the decorations to deal with after the wedding. They were also very accommodating in allowing us to come out to the venue multiple times ahead of the wedding to look at rotating items that were available to plan for day of decorations.
Another perk is the farmhouse onsite that is available to stay at. It was super convenient to be able to stay there the night before the wedding and the night of the wedding. We also had our pets in the wedding, two cats and a dog. All of the pets were allowed to stay at the farmhouse with us overnight and it was great to be able to have a comfortable place for them to hang out during our reception.
All of the staff was great to interact with, they can sometimes be slow in responses via email but were almost always quick to respond via text message. On the day of the wedding their staff was professional and helpful.
Something to be aware of is that the cellphone service can be spotty there so just make sure to plan ahead for that.
Overall, we would definitely recommend Chrisman Manor as a wedding venue!
Madison
Madison Sent on 06/26/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous venue

Such a great venue! we got so many compliments from our guests. You have an option of 3 different ceremony sites, a back patio, large indoor space, HUGE bridal suite, farmhouse to get ready in, and more!
Kyrstan is so helpful and organized. I couldn’t recommend Chrisman Manor more!
Heather
Heather Sent on 09/26/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful & Elegant Venue

Chrisman Manor is a gorgeous venue with a wonderful selection of ceremony sites! I was truly looking forward to an outside ceremony down by the pond but it was a little to hot for our liking so we chose to use the chapel instead! The venue itself is so elegant and beautiful that we barely had to use any decor to spruce it up which made clean up so easy! Kyrstan was a joy to work with!
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Cindy Sent on 03/19/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Wedding Day

As the mother of the bride, I was extremely pleased with everything Chrisman Manor had to offer. The pinterest room is exquisite. All kinds of decorations you could imagine. The chapel area was the perfect size for about 100 guests and the reception area was plenty of room. The brides suite upstairs was perfect for all the girls to get dressed. It is the perfect venue for a wedding.
Anchulee
Anchulee Sent on 07/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The best day of my life. I was in love

We absolutely loved this location. It was spacious. Clean.. and very easy to decorate. Not to mention I very much appreciated the pinterest closet of decorations. The location was also very beautiful.
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Tawny Sent on 06/12/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Our daughter picked out this venue because it has a chapel area and a reception hall connected, with no stairs! This was important for some of our guests. She also liked the pretty outdoor patio in the back. After picking it out, the Chrisman Manor and the manager, Kyrstan, continued to exceed our expectations! The inside of the building is fabulous and easy to decorate. They provide 20 tables and 200 chairs. No need to rent and haul things. Plus there is a storeroom full of really nice decorations. We used about 30 lanterns and didn't come close to using them all. They also provide 3 big wooden tables that we used for the food.
The bride's dressing room is upstairs and is very pretty and large enough to let everyone spread out, get dressed, and has its own restroom.
I cannot rave enough about this place. The setting is nice - it's a working farm and there is a pond and pasture behind the building (a ways off) but it makes a peaceful backdrop. There is an outdoor space for a wedding but we chose to use the indoor chapel. It was nice to have an indoor option since we didn't want to have to worry about the weather - too hot, too windy, too wet, etc. It turned out to be a perfect evening so we were able to open the door to the reception hall and people flowed freely from the outdoor patio to inside.

There is also plenty of parking.

We rented the farmhouse with it and it is also very well appointed. Lots of bunk style comfy beds upstairs and two bedrooms on the main floor, two bathrooms, living room and kitchen. Even a screened-in porch. So very nice and well worth the cost. The bridesmaids stayed there on evening before the wedding and the parents stayed there the night of the wedding. It was nice not to have to drive anywhere and was easy to get back over for cleanup on Sunday morning.

We only have one daughter but I almost wish I had another excuse to rent this place again. It was fantastic.
H
Hope Sent on 11/27/2017
5 out of 5 rating
My fiancé and I absolutely loved the venue! From the beautiful rustic charm to the peaceful quiet scenery outdoors it was all around perfect! We were in direct contact with Krystan and she was very helpful with ideas, experience, and wanted to make my day as perfect as I wanted it to be! Everyone dreams of their wedding day and I’m so thankful that we were able to share our special day at the Chrisman Manor!
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Abbey Sent on 10/11/2017
5 out of 5 rating
I cannot say enough nice things about Chrisman Manor! I really wanted an outdoor ceremony, however my husband was determined we have a back-up plan in case of bad weather. Chrisman Manor was exactly what we were looking for - a beautiful outdoor space, an indoor chapel if needed, and a separate, elegant room for the reception. Krystan was incredibly easy to work with and quick to respond to calls, texts, and emails. We were able to visit the venue multiple times prior to the ceremony and use any of the decorations left from previous events. We had around 160 people at our wedding and feel this was a good number to comfortably fit in the main reception room. We brought in our own alcohol and food. We hired two bartenders from the venue who were very affordable and friendly throughout the night. Kyrstan was flexible about accessing the venue so we had ample time to set up the day before and day of as well as clean up the following day. We are so grateful to have found a venue as laid back as Chrisman Manor which made planning a wedding as easy as possible!
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Kathleen Sent on 08/23/2016
5 out of 5 rating
This venue is beautiful! It's a blank canvas so you can really do whatever style you want for your wedding. The owners are a mother and daughter duo that are the nicest, sweetest, funniest owners I have ever meet. They gave me so much time to set up and to tear down and were very accommodating in letting me in at any time to take measurements and pictures of the space. Because the that my wedding was everything I wished it was. I did not use them to provide catering and bar services but everything else they did for me and wedding, was above and beyond. Without them my wedding venue wouldn't have been everything I ever wanted.
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Kayley Sent on 08/13/2016
5 out of 5 rating
I am so happy we had our wedding at Chrisman! We wanted a smaller vintage/rustic venue without feeling like we were in a barn, and it was absolutely perfect for us! We used the indoor chapel for the ceremony and couldn't have loved it more. The ballroom was amazing for our reception, and we received many compliments from our friends and family! The bridal suite was the perfect place for us girls to get ready, and we had so much fun! Kyrstan is awesome to work with and was always able to answer questions or help plan. Thank you Kyrstan and the Manor for helping make our day amazing!
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Chrisman Manor frequently asked questions

Chrisman Manor includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • Tables
Chrisman Manor includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Chrisman Manor includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Limited Bar
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
The space offered by Chrisman Manor for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
Chrisman Manor offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Chrisman Manor offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Chrisman Manor offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Chrisman Manor offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Altar/Arch
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
Chrisman Manor is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in flexibility, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in professionalism and 4.9 in value.
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