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The Forest Event Center offers beautiful surroundings and a great location for your next event. With the natural beauty of Missouri and the rustic charm of the Wappapello lake, your wedding day or weekend getaway will truly be unforgettable with The Forest Event Center. Plan your perfect dream wedding in our ceremony barn. The barn comfortably seats 250 people with an accompanying reception barn that also holds 250 guests.

We provide all tables and chairs. Our reception barn also includes a prep kitchen, bridal suites, and restrooms. Join us any time of the year! Our barns are both heated and cooled. If you are looking for a weekend getaway or honeymoon, look no further than our gorgeous secluded cabins. We have thirteen cabins available to rent. Our special Honeymoon Cabin is free with a wedding at our venue.


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Wedding Packages


The Forest Event Center offers two exclusive wedding packages to ensure your day is a dream-like fairytale. We provide a DIY package and full-service option. Plus. with our in-house selection of decor and rentals, you'll have everything required for a magnificent display. From centerpieces and table cloths to chair covers and candles, if you need it, we have it!


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Venue
Plan your dream wedding or event at our beautiful venue.


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Cabins
The Forest Event Center also offers rustic secluded cabins for lodging.


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Contact
Contact us today at (573) 718-1204 so we can get started on bringing your vision to life!


Why Choose Us?

No matter what your vision may be for your wedding, we want to bring it to life. We're delighted to see couples share their most precious memories here at The Forest Event Center. We meet with you to discuss your ideas to unveil the perfect ambiance for your special day.


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