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Whippoorwill Acres is a rustic chic wedding venue located in the Northeast Missouri and Southern Iowa area. This spacious farm venue features a plethora of wide open fields and land, in addition to an all-wood timber-frame barn. Couples will find this venue very close to the Missouri and Iowa border, approximately 20 minutes north of Kirksville, Missouri, and 20 minutes south of Bloomfield, Iowa.

Facilities and Capacity
This barn venue welcomes up to 500 guests for a wedding celebration. In addition to ceremonies and receptions, couples can celebrate bridal showers, engagement parties, elopements, and rehearsal dinners at this venue. Whippoorwill Acres invites couples to host their ceremonies in its iconic barn or on the 50 acres of land surrounding it. Tents can also be brought in for an outdoor reception when ceremonies are not held under the timber beams of the barn. This two-story structure is built of Colorado Spruce timbers, and it features a loft area overlooking the main floor. The loft space is perfect for additional seating or a cocktail reception. The main floor is mostly open with a slightly raised stage or alter built into the floor and rough-hewn timber walls. Overhead chandeliers illuminate the space with the assistance of edison lights and architecturally stunning windows. The venue also features a bridal suite and groom’s den, a caterer’s kitchen, restrooms, a children’s playroom, and a full-service bar.

Services Offered
Couples will find assistance with their wedding day to help them relax and enjoy the celebration instead of stressing. This venue has two separate and private getting-ready rooms with plenty of space for couples to be joined by their wedding party as they prepare for their special day. There are lighting and sound capabilities in this space, and staff can assist with set up and clean up. Outside vendors are invited to Whippoorwill Acres as are pets, and transporation to the venue is simple thanks to onsite parking and shuttles. There are also full bar services, which only require couples to decide whether they want the bartenders to run a cash or open bar. In addition to serving drinks, this bar fills glasses for a champagne toast and comes stocked with barware. Couples will also find linens for their celebration, and other event items such as:

  • Aisle markers
  • Alter/arch
  • Audio equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs and chair covers
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Tables
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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?

$500

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

$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?

$500

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

$500

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

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Parking
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$2

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

Bartender(s)

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

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

7

Describe your venue:

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?

Bar Services
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Aisle Markers
Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Decor
Drapery
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February

Reviews of Whippoorwill Acres

Hollie
Hollie Sent on 01/26/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful Venue and Amazing Owners!

If you’re wanting a beautiful barn wedding with owners who practically do everything for you, this is the place you want to book! Mitzi was amazing and so helpful making sure our wedding ran smoothly from rehearsal night until when we left. Mitzi was very flexible, accommodating, and sweet. This barn has everything you need from get-ready rooms for both the bride and groom, amazing scenery, a built-in stage and bar, and so much more. I will always highly recommend this venue! The owners work really hard to please their customers!
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Renae Sent on 12/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Breathtaking and Perfect

Mitzi and her family are amazing and do such a wonderful job of helping to make sure your day is perfect and runs smoothly. They help your vision come to life and offer suggestions that they know work well at their venue. The venue itself is breathtaking. It’s a beautiful barn that sits atop a hill with amazing views and the perfect opportunity for sunset pictures. The bridal suite has everything you could ask for! Everything was so wonderful it’s hard to to imagine it over and over every day! Highly recommend Whippoorwill Acres!
Evie
Evie Sent on 12/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely wonderful!

Mitzi was absolutely fantastic to work with! She made everything so easy and dedicated a lot of her own time to helping us decorate. She was a calming presence on a hectic day and the venue was just gorgeous as well! We got so many compliments from guests and it had everything we needed. Gorgeous photo spots are hidden all over - we are so glad to have worked with Whippoorwill Acres!
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Andrew Sent on 12/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent venue and people

Mitzi was amazing to work with. She helped out and made things run smoothly. She was extremely helpful with the whole weekend. We could not have asked for a better venue and people with whom to work.
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Gretchen Sent on 11/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Definitely would recommend!

Whippoorwill Acres is such a beautiful venue, and the Shipleys were wonderful to work with it! They are sweethearts and were very attentive to our needs, questions and preferences. Their list of recommended vendors made planning easier and helped the day go seamlessly. Their “borrowed room” full of decor was so nice to have access to and made everything even more beautiful. Obviously we loved the venue, and many of our wedding guests even commented on how nice it was and how the Shipleys thought of everything when they built it. Definitely would recommend!
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Jordyn Sent on 11/14/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing, Perfect, Flawless, Beautiful..I could go on and on!!

I could write an entire book about how amazing and perfect this venue, and the owners are, but it would not do them justice at all. I cannot express enough how Whippoorwill Acres went above and beyond to make our big day so special. The venue layout is gorgeous and open creating a space that is not cramped or crowded. They also offer many unique decor options including wine barrels, wooden spools, etc. I could go on and on, but instead I just encourage you to go visit the venue and see for yourself! You will not be disappointed. Highly, highly recommend this venue. The owners are absolutely amazing and do everything they can to take care of you!
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Rachelle Sent on 10/26/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great Venue

Whippoorwill acres is a beautiful venue!!! It has everything you need in one location, lots of beautiful photo ops and tons of decorations that you can borrow!!! On top of all that Mitzi and Greg are there for you every step of the way, to make sure you big day is perfect!!!! Love this place!!! I would recommend this 10 out of 10 times!!
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Shelby Sent on 10/26/2019
5 out of 5 rating

A m a z i n g

This venue has thought of everything possible. They have extras you can rent from her if you have not found the correct item or if you forgot something. They have thought of every detail. From the brides room to the grooms room to multiple special locations to take pictures. Mitzi is able to give you suggestions on what works best and what hasn't worked so well. I would recommend this venue to anyone
Makenlea
Makenlea Sent on 10/26/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding venue

Literally I cannot imagine having my wedding at any other location. This venue is absolutely beautiful and the owners are amazing. Mitzi did everything she could to help make our day just the way we had always imagined and dreamed of.
Acacia
Acacia Sent on 10/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing place and people

I literally couldn’t be more impressed and happy with my experience at Whippoorwill Acres!! The owners help you through your whole wedding to make sure your day is absolutely perfect! Such a beautiful venue and such amazing people to help you along the way!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
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Whippoorwill Acres is a GORGEOUS venue, perfect for your special day! They are extremely organized and accommodating people that will help you create your dream wedding!! The setting and photography opportunities are beautifully unique!

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Whippoorwill Acres frequently asked questions

Whippoorwill Acres includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Parking
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at Whippoorwill Acres includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by Whippoorwill Acres for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Barn
  • Farm/Ranch
Whippoorwill Acres offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Whippoorwill Acres offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Whippoorwill Acres offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
Whippoorwill Acres offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Aisle Markers
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Tables
Whippoorwill Acres 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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