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Dooley's Chapel on the Lake

From 2 to 150 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms
Pavla
Kaitlyn
Paige
Laura
Keely

Recommended by 100% of couples

About this venue

Dooley's Chapel on the Lake is a classic wedding venue in Branson, Missouri. This waterfront resort venue is located at Table Rock Lake in the Ozark Mountains. It is a wonderful location for events year-round, whether it’s a wedding, corporate conference, family reunion, or retreat. There are different spaces available to suit the vision you have in mind for your wedding festivities.


Facilities and Capacity

Dooley's Chapel on the Lake has is a two-level chapel space that will accommodate up to 150 guests. The upper level sanctuary is for ceremony and reception spaces. The lover level is for social hour/cocktail hour. We also offer a Bridal Suite and Groom's Suite onsite.

We also have an outdoor venue "The Enchanted Woods"! Chapel Sanctuary would still be used for reception space.


Services Offered

Dooley's Chapel on the Lake has exceptional venue planning services. They can provide outstanding accommodations for your event. They offer assistance with setup for events and act as your personal contact throughout the entire planning process.

We offer a large variety of packages to suite your needs. Please see our website at dooleyweddings.com for additional information!

Features

Woman-owned

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 8 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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Weddings at this venue

Kristie & Tim's wedding
Kristie & Tim
26 photos
Courtney & Griff's wedding
Courtney & Griff
31 photos
Mandy & Justin's wedding
Mandy & Justin
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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?

$1,000

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

$1,500

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?

$1,000

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

$1,000

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
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?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Beach
Religious
Resort
Waterfront

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

What event services do you offer?

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

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Outside Cake
Plated
Stations

What bar services do you provide?

Champagne Toast
Limited Bar

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Furniture
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
November
December
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Reviews of Dooley's Chapel on the Lake

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Dooleys Chapel on the Lake is a picturesque, private venue with stunning lake and wooded views. Reviewers praised the attentive, communicative, and highly organized staff who handled planning details and timelines, making the day seamless. It's affordable for the value and ideal for intimate or destination weddings, with many strong recommendations.

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Dooleys Chapel on the Lake is a picturesque, private venue with stunning lake and wooded views. Reviewers praised the attentive, communicative, and highly organized staff who handled planning details and timelines, making the day seamless. It's affordable for the value and ideal for intimate or destination weddings, with many strong recommendations.

Weddingwire
5.0/5 62 reviews
Google
4.8/5 53 reviews
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Amber Sent on 07/22/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best venue!!

Dooleys Chapel is not only a breathtaking venue the team behind the scenes is what make this place amazing! They made the entire planning process feel so easy, and our wedding day ran seamlessly thanks to their organization and attention to detail.

They truly took the time to understand my vision and brought it to life better than I could have imagined. They listened to every detail of what I wanted and executed everything exactly as I had envisioned. It was such a relief knowing we were in such capable hands.

I couldn’t have asked for a better venue team, and I would 100% recommend Wendy and her team to any couple looking for a beautiful, stress-free wedding day!
Pavla
Pavla Sent on 05/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Wedding Experience

It’s been two years ago and we still can’t get over how beautiful and wonderful our wedding experience was! The venue was picturesque and the staff were amazing. So thankful for the relax atmosphere and presence of the Lord.
Kaitlyn
Kaitlyn Sent on 05/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Detail-oriented

Wendie and her team were so wonderful to work with! They helped coordinate all of the details and made sure we had what we wanted on our wedding day. When we had a question, they were quick to respond either by email or phone call. They are so kind and hospitable. They get truly excited to celebrate with you and will do whatever they can to make your day go more smoothly, including finding forks for the cake when we could not find the ones we brought. They did so many little things that made the day go so well, and they were less expensive than some other locations in the area. Not to mention the STUNNING lake views from inside the chapel. I would 100% recommend Dooley's Chapel on the Lake to other couples looking for their wedding venue.
Paige
Paige Sent on 11/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Elopement at Dooley's

The chapel was really beautiful and the team was incredibly communicative leading up to our day. We were happy to have hosted our special day here.
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Sara Sent on 11/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The wedding of my DREAMS at Dooleys

Our wedding was on a tight timeline and it was a bit abnormal. We were out of state to plan everything, we couldn’t make it to a rehearsal, and we only invited 20 people. They made it the best day ever!

I bragged about Dooleys to every single person I spoke to during the planning process because they were phenomenal. They made sure I was on track with vendors, orders, layouts, timelines, responsibilities, etc. We called many many times to go over my questions, and sent emails back and forth regularly. Communication was on par. They know what they are doing and they are extremely caring about it. If you host a wedding at Dooleys, you will know exactly what is going to happen on that day - they care about every little detail!

I had explored other venues in the area but the value that Dooleys provided for my budget made the most sense. And it’s absolutely stunning.

Professionalism was top notch. I felt like I had a whole team of wedding planners helping me. I mainly spoke to Wendy, Pat, and James throughout this process and they were all the sweetest.

I am attaching phone pictures for now because we are still waiting on our photographers pictures! Also - the boat ride is such a fun experience! It’s such a magical way to be sent off!
Laura
Laura Sent on 10/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating

August wedding

Working with the staff at Dooley's chapel was flawless from start to finish. They took care of everything and made our special day seamless. The venue is breathtaking, and staff were so amazing! 100% recommend to anyone seeking out the perfect venue for their special day.
Keely
Keely Sent on 05/13/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wood Wedding

The staff at Dooley's were absolutely fabulous. They were always in contact to make sure every detail was taken care of. They always answered all of my questions in a timely and extremely friendly manner. My wedding day was flawless and absolutely the most beautiful day all because of Wendie, Pat and Olivia. I couldn't be happier with my choice for Dooley's Chapel on the Lake! I would recommend them a million times over!
J
Jodie Sent on 04/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Bliss

We celebrated the marriage of my son and daughter in law at Dooley’s Chapel! The venue was great and was the perfect setting for the wedding couple. Watching them share their vows while overlooking the woods and lake has made memories for a life time. The staff were very attentive and worked with us to make the whole event one to remember. If you are looking for a venue for a small and intimate celebration then Dooley’s Chapel is the place for you. The location with rental properties nearby and easy access to the Branson area is great for a destination wedding!
Madinah
Madinah Sent on 04/22/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Dooley’s Chapel is breathtaking!

Pat and Wendie Dooley have created an exquisite experience! The staff did a fantastic job throughout the entire process of bringing out dream wedding to life. 💒 We couldn’t have asked for more!
E
Erika Sent on 02/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating

January Wedding

This place was amazing! They were so welcoming and helpful on planning everything! The communication was great since we lived 3 hours away. Everyone complimented how beautiful the inside was. We enjoyed our day and were so happy we choose to celebrate our love at Dooleys Chapel!
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Dooley's Chapel on the Lake frequently asked questions

Dooley's Chapel on the Lake includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by Dooley's Chapel on the Lake for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Beach
  • Religious
  • Resort
  • Waterfront
Dooley's Chapel on the Lake offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Dooley's Chapel on the Lake offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
Dooley's Chapel on the Lake offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Dooley's Chapel on the Lake offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Furniture
  • Tables
Dooley's Chapel on the Lake is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
Dooley's Chapel on the Lake currently offers 1 discount promotion for wedding services.
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