Alpine Park & Gardens

out doors of the country and mixes it with the flare of the city. We had several children and seasoned guest everyone had a great time. We had both our wedding and reception at Alpine which allowed us to have more pictures due to not having any travel time between venues. Our photographer had a blast with all the unique signs, benches, arch ways and statues our wedding pictures are very creative. Barry is so laid back and accommodative we were going to have the 2017 remake of the beauty and the beast movie playing during the reception and my husband forgot to bring our blueray player the day of our wedding, not to worry Barry had one crisis averted. We got the beverage and food packages the food was delicious (what I ate being the bride) my guest couldn’t stop talking about how good the food was. The in house staff was wonderful, so nice and their attention to detail was amazing my guest said the staff remembered their drink orders all night.

Alpine for the beautiful scenery and the all-inclusive nature of Barry's package. He enticed us with his promise of good down-home cooking and gorgeous jade plants, and he was willing to work with us to put together exactly what we were wanting. As one reviewer mentioned, there are a couple of things that might make an extremely organized bride initially nervous. Yes, you won't get all the details in writing up front, and don't expect a final quote more than a few weeks out. As a type-A person, I have to admit that Barry's laid-back attitude also made me a little nervous, but I needn't have worried. Although the price he quoted us was a bit higher than I'd expected (fitting us into one of the predetermined packages), he threw in the liquor, which made it all a wash. More importantly, he is a true professional and pulled the event together seamlessly on the big day. He made it all appear effortless, but I know that the end product was the result of his 25 years of experience with weddings. The day was great from beginning to end. The bridal room was beautiful and included a lighted makeup station, private bar, and a giant mirror that was great for pictures. My bridesmaids all commented on how cute it was. Barry was flexible on setup, and by the time I arrived on site, the tables were dressed and everything looked beautiful. (Another reviewer mentioned the grounds appearing unkempt when you come out on a random day when there are no events, but she is right--Barry's people get it all looking nice for your big day. It's not some perfectly manicured country club, but that is so not the vibe he is going for. "Country elegance" or "natural and rustic" are good descriptors for what Alpine has to offer.) His price per head on food was significantly lower than any Columbia caterer, and the brisket, turkey, and sides were seriously the best wedding food I have ever eaten. It actually rained on our wedding day, but we were able to find a window for the outdoor ceremony, and Barry kept everyone comfortable with space heaters and curtains in the pavilion. He put out a lovely coffee/hot chocolate bar and even soup and grilled cheese for a snack to keep everyone feeling toasty. We never even asked him to put out the soup -- he just did it. We had a couple of older family members at our wedding who can't sit for long periods of time in folding chairs, and Barry set out a recliner and rocking chair from his own home with blankets to keep them comfortable before and during the reception. The kids at our wedding had a blast running around the venue, and even the adults enjoyed feeding the fish in the koi pond. Everybody kept saying how unique and beautiful the park was. Justin, the DJ, was fun and easy, and it was a relief to have him take charge of the reception schedule so we could just enjoy. All in all, I can't even imagine how the day could have been better. I'm just so happy that we decided to have our wedding in the most beautiful place in Missouri.

ls of amenities, from bare bones just the venue essentially, to him taking care of EVERYTHING! We went middle of the road, with him doing the food and catering. Working with Barry and his wife was a pleasure, and he is full of enthusiasm as you hammer out the details of your big day. The physical space is absolutely gorgeous, with plenty of room for groups of guests to break off and enjoy the venue. I would definitely recommend his firework show. We kept it a surprise to our guests, and they were absolutely blown away as Barry provided a professional grade show above his Japanese garden and koi pond. Definitely let your photographer know ahead of time, and you should get some amazing pictures to cherish forever. His pavilion was great for the dinner and reception, and provided plenty of room for our almost 100 guests to dance and socialize. Though we didn't need it, the pavilion is great as it provides a place for the ceremony if it rains. We had a beautiful day, so the outdoor alter was lush and full of greenery. We enjoyed everything about this venue, and would definitely recommend it!

ctured a better venue to get married at. Highly recommend Alpine Park and Gardens to anyone looking for the best outdoor venue around.