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:
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!
Sent on 10/16/2019
Whippoorwill Acres's reply:
Thank you, Acacia!! We had such a great time with you and Kalibe! We wish you the very best.... Thank you so much for choosing Whippoorwill Acres! Mitzi
Rachelle Goehring
· Married on 10/04/2019
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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!!
Sent on 10/26/2019
Whippoorwill Acres's reply:
Awh Rachelle.... we love you and Ted and wish you many many years of happiness! Thank you so much for choosing Whippoorwill Acres!
Nichole
· Married on 09/28/2019
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This place is AMAZING! The owners are so sweet, very helpful, outgoing and flexible. I would highly recommend this venue for those of you looking for a georgous rustic barn wedding of your dreams!
Sent on 04/28/2018
Whippoorwill Acres's reply:
Thank you, Nichole! We hope everything is going great for you both! Your day was so beautiful! Thank you for choosing Whippoorwill Acres!
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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16530 US Highway 63 Lancaster, MO, 63548 See on map
660-205-4264(Phone number)
