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About

Pleasant Hill Chapel is a historic wedding venue in Defiance, Missouri. Constructed in 1922, it was a United Methodist Church up until 2018. In 2022, Jennifer and Jim purchased the property with the intention of transforming the space into a wedding venue. With their background in construction, they renovated the church with great care so as to retain as much of the original structure. Choose to start this next chapter in your life amidst old-world charm and heritage.

Facilities and capacities

This gem of a venue boasts artful stained glass windows, intricate carvings, and 125-year-old pews, which add to the romantic ambiance. It also features white-washed walls, period chandeliers, and hardwood floors. With the ability to accommodate anywhere from 2 to 125 guests, Pleasant Hill Chapel is ideal for celebrations, big or small. Both the exterior and interior of this white chapel are picturesque and offer endless opportunities for photographs. Couples who are old-fashioned at heart will absolutely love this soulful place.

Services Offered

Chairs, parking, and cleanup are inclusive of the wedding packages that the venue offers. All services are customizable too, in order to meet and exceed expectations. The team led by the resident event planner is very receptive to your ideas and vision to best help bring to life the wedding of your dreams. They are dedicated and channel their expertise into creating a memorable day for you. No detail is too small and no request is too challenging. Host this milestone event in this 100-year-old chapel to treat yourself to the most enchanting experience.

Visit our website at www.pleasanthillchapel.com! Or fill out our contact form: https://hello.dubsado.com/public/form/view/64c8787bbbcff8003a75f369

  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

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

No

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?

$2,000

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

$2,000

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

Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Parking

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

2

Describe your venue:

Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

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
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

Reviews of Pleasant Hill Chapel

J
Jennifer Sent on 04/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous Venue

This venue is absolutely beautiful and the team was an incredible joy to work with!
K
Katelyn Sent on 12/01/2022
5 out of 5 rating

It was Wonderful ! Would recommend to anyone

My sister got married here and everything was perfect ! It’s the cutest secret spot in defiance that won’t be secret for long.
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Charli Sent on 11/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Brand new quaint venue!

Recently updated, lovely quaint church. Being that it's recently opened for weddings after the remodel, we were super lucky to get into this place quickly. That is NOT going to last. The beauty of the grounds and the building will have this booked solid in no time! The hosts are super responsive and lovely to work with. Truly, I had my dream wedding!
C
Craig Sent on 11/25/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful/Quaint

Wonderful, can't say enough about the church, the setting and ease in working with owners.
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Heather Sent on 11/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible !! Picture Perfect little white chapel!

My husband and I recently had our ceremony here and we absolutely LOVED it !! From the stunning stained glass windows to the wedding bell we got to ring on the way out, it felt like a picture perfect way for us to say our I do's! The owners Jennifer and Jim and their family are AMAZING- they helped us every step of the way, super responsive, easy to work with, and you can tell they genuinely care! Incredible experience from start to finish that my husband and I will always cherish. We are so happy we chose this beautiful chapel and to have met the Cain family!!! We can't wait to get our photos!!!
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Craig Sent on 11/23/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Memorable/magical

The proprietors we're so lovely and professional to work with. The church, oh my gosh, just incredible, magical! What a find! Sits right in wine country. I'm telling all of my friends, this is just a hidden gem that needs more weddings.
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Awards

6
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner

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Pleasant Hill Chapel frequently asked questions

Pleasant Hill Chapel includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Parking
The space offered by Pleasant Hill Chapel for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
Pleasant Hill Chapel offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Pleasant Hill Chapel offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Pleasant Hill Chapel offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Pleasant Hill Chapel 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.
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