Welcome to Emerson Fields, your premier destination for unforgettable weddings in central Missouri! As the owner and designer of Emerson Fields, I'm thrilled to extend a warm invitation to couples seeking to plan their wedding in 6 months or less – and as a bonus benefit, we happen to have the perfect venue for your special day. With over 15 years of experience in the wedding industry and having served hundreds of couples, we are adept at ensuring that the next few months of planning your wedding truly count, no matter where it happens. Nestled amidst the natural beauty of our magnificent oak ..read more

Envision a wedding weekend where every detail falls effortlessly into place. Where you and your loved ones can relax, celebrate, and create cherished memories together. It's the reality when you choose a wedding venue with on-site accommodations. At Emerson Fields in Missouri, we specialize in creating unforgettable experiences for couples and their loved ones. From the serene surroundings to the cozy lodging option of Emerson Suites, our venue offers a seamless blend of convenience and charm, ensuring that your special day is everything you've ever dreamed of and more. Top 5 benefits of selec ..read more

Many couples today opt for a wedding weekend instead of a wedding day. Instead of a “blink and you’ll miss it” type of wedding day, at Emerson Fields, we specialize as a wedding weekend venue in Missouri. This type of wedding creates more time with friends and family and more bang for your buck when everyone is likely already taking time off from work to attend your big celebration. We’re going to break down why choosing a weekend-long wedding benefits everyone and then how to create the best wedding weekend itinerary. Let’s get started! How to plan a wedding weekend in the Midwest Spending mo ..read more

In the Midwest, we see a lot of unity expressions during wedding ceremonies. We love these personal and touching moments at Emerson Fields wedding venue! The best part about the unity ceremony is that you can completely customize it to reflect your unique personality as a couple. No two couples are alike so no two wedding ceremonies look the same. While it isn’t required as part of your wedding ceremony, it does add a memorable moment for both you and your guests as you and your new spouse unite together in marriage. Kristen Pulido Photography A wedding unity ceremony typically takes place du ..read more

When the lights go down and the music turns up you can bet that things are about to get FUN at your wedding reception! At the end of the night, you may want to consider adding a few surprise or fun elements to engage your wedding guests and end the night on a high note. We’ve compiled a list of the best ways to end your night after the wedding! Top 6 Ways to End Your Wedding Reception Above: Abigail Derrick Photography Late-Night Wedding Reception Snacks The dance floor is hopping and your guests are getting a second wind! Having a late-night snack available to munch on is the perfect way t ..read more

At Emerson Fields, we see families coming together to celebrate their loved ones tying the knot every weekend. These family members often drive from far away to join the celebration. Almost every couple we have seen at Emerson Fields reserves a portion of their special wedding day to capture family portraits. These groupings of family members tell a story about your loved ones in this unique stage of life. These family wedding photos make their way onto a grandmother’s mantle, a great-aunt’s gallery wall, or a father’s desk. What can you do to make sure your family formals turn out just the wa ..read more

Sunshine, vacation time, green grass, late nights, and stunning sunsets encompass summers in Missouri. Summertime is the most popular season to get married in Missouri, and for good reason! Wedding venues in Missouri that host summer weddings tend to book quickly, especially spaces with indoor and outdoor ceremony options, like Emerson Fields. You can’t beat a warm summer wedding under our shaded pavilion and then dancing the night away in the air-conditioned venue! With the sun setting later in the summer, your wedding guests will love the extra time to socialize and celebrate with you. You’l ..read more

A fabulous wedding takes a team of incredible wedding vendors! Deciding who will help you bring the vision you have for your wedding day to life is a big undertaking. Planning out your wedding budget takes effort and dedication to stick to the fine print. But before you finalize your budget, should you add in gratuity for your wedding vendors? This is a common line item that gets forgotten until the last minute and will impact your budget. Understanding tipping for weddings can be tricky with all the conflicting information online. We wanted to share some tips and common practices we see at Em ..read more

The wedding rehearsal dinner is the opening ceremony to your marriage. This is when you close the door on your season of engagement and throw open the doors of your new life together! Hosting a rehearsal dinner serves as the transition into both your wedding and your marriage. At Emerson Fields, our couples enjoy the wedding venue for the entire 48 hour weekend. The rehearsal ceremony and dinner mark the beginning of that weekend of love, connection, family, and ultimately, marriage. So how can you plan the best rehearsal dinner to kick start your wedding weekend? We are here to give you the f ..read more

Once you have secured your wedding venue and date the wedding planning takes off. We often hear from our clients that they are unsure when to send out wedding invitations to family and friends. Even over the past decade of being part of the wedding industry, wedding invitation etiquette has changed. With the addition of engagement party invitations, save-the-dates, more elaborate wedding invitation suites, and rehearsal dinner invitations… things can feel complicated. We’re here to answer your common questions! Your wedding invitations are the start to showcasing your unique style and the des ..read more