FAQs

Rental fees and inclusions can be found here

250 including the bridal party.

See the Available Dates Page

• A Booking Fee of $1000 saves your date
• Half of the balance is due 9 months prior to your wedding
• Total balance is due 30 days prior to your wedding
• Payments are accepted at anytime and will be posted to your account
• An updated invoice will be sent showing your payment
• We accept cash, check or credit card payments
• Tax (6.725%) is applied to the barn rental fee 
• 3.5% is added to any credit card payment
• We may ask for credit card information to be kept on file 

• Please notify us at Lana@missouriweddingbarn.com of the date(s) you wish to reserve
• PLEASE put the bride & groom’s names,  as well as the date reserved, with each payment to assure it gets posted to the correct account
• Dates will be held based on when the booking fee is received.

A tour is not required prior to booking your date

• PLEASE schedule tours – We do not have regular business hours
• Your tour can be scheduled here 
• We host a monthly Open House for 2nd and 3rd visits. Dates can be found here 

• Great Question! Prices vary depending on your guest count, menu, florals, chosen photographer, and bar choices, etc. 
• Guest count is the easiest way to keep your overall expenses down, while maintaining your vision for the day

No. Vendors work independently and set their prices. We do not make a commission on their sales. This keeps your costs low

• No. We have a list of vetted vendors we know will provide you quality food if you want recommendations, but using them is not required. 
• Our list is composed of small business owners because we’ve found them to be the most conscientious and easy to work with, while providing a quality product and service. 
• We require a certificate of insurance covering bartending and catering companies brought into The Pearl.

• No. We respect you and your time at the barn and will not bring in other visitors. 

• Yes. Hamilton boasts many VRBO, AirBnB, & Bed and Breakfast options, which are 5 minutes from The Pearl. 
• There are multiple small hotels in Cameron (15 minutes away) and Chillicothe (30 minutes away)

• The parking lot nearest the barn accommodates 40+ cars
• Additional parking is provided on both sides of the driveway

• Most guests prefer round tables for communication purposes, but we also have a limited number of folding rectangular tables which can be used 
• Rectangular tables are generally used for your gift table, dessert table, etc. 

• No. We concentrate our efforts on providing you a wonderful atmosphere, tables and comfortable seating for your guests. 
• We allow you to choose the color and materials of your serving items. 
• We have black or white floor length linens as optional rentals, but you may also bring your own.

• We always have a backup plan in case of inclement weather! Your ceremony can be relocated to the covered pavilion, or inside if necessary. 
• Our inside space does not require flipping, so the ceremony to reception transition is minimal, keeping relocation decisions low stress.

• Our fee is consistent whether you have your whole event at the barn, or use it only as a reception space. The entire day is yours with your rental. 

• We will allow you (only with pre approval from John or Lana) to include your dog in your photos and ceremony. They must be leashed and constantly monitored by someone other than the bride or groom. 
• No animals, other than licensed service animals, are allowed in the barn. 
• Please do not allow dogs to urinate on the exterior of the barn. 

We accept cash, check or credit card payments, but prefer checks because they leave a great paper trail.

• We do not keep a cancellation waiting list because cancellations are very rare and unpredictable. 
• If we have a cancellation, that availability is posted on the Available Dates Page. 

Please see the Investment Page for start times.

• We offer Day of Coordination Services at an additional cost.
• Please talk to Lana, or Kersten, to inquire about this service
• We have a team member available within minutes if you need something. 
• We pop in and out throughout the day to support your needs and answer questions