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Chris Westwood
Chris Westwood
Owner

Woman-owned

13 years in business

We speak English and Spanish

6 team members

Civil War Ranch is a rustic wedding venue located in Carthage, Missouri. Situated on 78 acres of stunning countryside, this charming venue offers an unforgettable setting for your big day. With various event spaces, a dedicated staff, and all-inclusive packages, it provides everything needed to make your dream wedding a reality.

Facilities and Capacity

Civil War Ranch is conveniently located just a few minutes from downtown Carthage, yet boasts a secluded and private atmosphere. You can host an unforgettable outdoor ceremony at various sites throughout the property. Exchange vows on the lawns with the picturesque lake as your backdrop or in the beautiful courtyard, surrounded by leafy trees and greenery. After, you and up to 150 guests can celebrate in the 2-story event barn, a rustic-chic space with sweeping ceilings, exposed beams, and romantic string lights. Endlessly versatile, it provides the perfect blank canvas for decorating and making the space your own. There are also dressing suites available for the wedding party's use and a catering kitchen for preparing your wedding meal.

Services Offered

The Civil War Ranch team strives to provide everything needed to make your dream wedding a reality. Their wedding packages include a full day of exclusive access to the property, tables, chairs, basic DJ service, and use of all the decorations they have on-site. They can also provide a day-of coordinator to ensure everything runs smoothly throughout the duration of your event, a professional DJ services, and table linens. Alternatively, they offer packages for microweddings and elopements, making this venue the perfect choice for celebrations of all sizes and styles.

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Pricing information

$400 starting price $400 starting price
$2,500 average price
Reception
$2,400 starting price
Ceremony
$400 starting price

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FAQ

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?

$2,400

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

$2,400

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

Yes

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

$400

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

$400

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up
Tables

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Barn
Farm/Ranch
Garden
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
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?

Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

March
July
August
November
December

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Reviews of Civil War Ranch

Weddingwire
4.9/5 11 reviews
Google
4.7/5 176 reviews
Tina
Tina Sent on 11/18/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful experience at Civil War Ranch. The crew was thoughtful and matched everything I wanted perfect!

LOVE THIS PLACE! It is such a beautiful venue. Everything was accordingly to what I envisioned. The crew did NOT disappoint!
Manda
Manda Sent on 06/12/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I got married at the Civil War Ranch on June 6! We got the full Saturday with DJ, sound system, and day-of event coordinator. Chris was great to work with and she was always so helpful when I had questions or concerns. I was worried about the size of the location initially because we invited over 200 people, but it ended up not being an issue because of a smaller turnout. We set up the reception in the courtyard with dancing in the pole barn and food in the event barn. We had our ceremony at the pond dock, and it was absolutely beautiful, even as hot as it was. The entire location is gorgeous. It gives off a rustic country feel, which is what I think most people go for there, but we were going for more of a whimsical vintage thing and it was perfect. Everything looked just like I imagined it! The lending closet (you donate some decorations and you can use anything in it) was a huge help with pulling everything together. I will say, though, that the person in charge of the sound system for the ceremony music didn't get our recessional song playing until my husband and I were pretty much all the way up the aisle already, which kind of soured the mood I was wanting for it. It might have been my my computer (I had an iTunes playlist for the ceremony) acting up - I don't really know. But that's the only thing I can think to complain about, so I'll call it a win! Just make sure they know how to work your playlist if you choose that option! I literally explained what to do like fifteen minutes before the ceremony in the women's restroom. Talk about stress.
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Hayley Sent on 05/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect venue!

From the very first visit to the evening of the wedding, everyone at this venue that helped us was amazing. The lending closet was a God given saviour for us as we got most of our ideas from what they already had! Everything was always pristine and they were so great at letting us go back a few times to check stuff out and work on ideas. Sarah was the main person we dealt with and she was so helpful and kind and always great with responding if we wanted to book a few hours or had any questions. I would HIGHLY recommend Civil War Ranch venue for any kind of event!
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Chris Westwood
Owner

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Jared Hoffpauir Photography Jared Hoffpauir Photography Wedding Photographers

Looking forward a great wedding venue in the Carthage/Joplin MO area with lots of great backdrops for photos? The Civil War Ranch is really cool, has plenty of parking for all your guests and lots of options for ceremony/reception locations on the property! Owners are fantastic to work with as well! Check it out!

The Casual Wedding Officiant The Casual Wedding Officiant Wedding Officiants

I have had the good pleasure to perform one of my most memorable wedding ceremonies at the Civil War Ranch. It was late summer last year the ceremony was held just outside the barn. It was threatening rain and indeed did rain. One of the best parts of this wedding venue is its versitility. YOu can have an outdoor or an indoor ceremony. This particular day we waited for the rain to pass and we were able to get the ceremony in before it begain to rain again. The cool part was the double rainbow that appeared just after the ceremony. It was a great photo opportunity. Civil War Ranch is already a great photo shoot venue, but the double rainbow didn't hurt the couples wedding photographers ability to really deliver some great shots! I highly recommend you consider The Civil War Ranch for your next event or wedding for sure!! Sincerely, Rodney Noran The Casual Wedding Officiant www.OfficiantforaWedding.com

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