Bear Creek Tree-Top Chapel and Branson Garden Weddings

Host a Wedding Event Like No Other!

Holds ceremonies and receptions

4.9

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Unique aesthetic style

We stayed at bear creek for an anniversary during our engagement for a romantic get away and fell in love with the place. We decided it was the place for us to have our wedding. The package we booked included cake, catering, dj, photographer, the venue and we didn't have to worry about a thing (including decorations and cleanup!). These are professionals who really know how to give you a fantastic wedding. We also booked rooms for the whole bridal party and made it a weekend event. If you can book the whole main guest house, its amazing having everyone around to celebrate with you. It couldn't have been more perfect. Everyone involved made it the best weekend of my life. I made memories with my bride, friends, and family that will be with me forever. Thanks so much to the whole bear creek team. I cant say enough good about our wedding, and our guests said it was the best wedding they had ever been to.

Chris B.

5.0

Perfect place for our big day!! They take the stress of getting everything ready and clean up off your shoulders! Our package included catered food, a DJ, cake, the venue for our ceremony and reception, and it was all fantastic! The staff were friendly and welcoming! And the Wine-O-Ritas were delicious!!!!

Megan M.

5.0

Rebecca Tate

OWNER

AWARD WINNER

Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot

Bear Creek's Tree Top Chapel and Branson Garden Weddings is an elegant, full-service wedding venue in the Ozark Mountains of Walnut Shade, MO. We offer ceremonies as small as elopements with lodging or larger elegant weddings from 25 to 150 guests. The venue is an eight-acre property featuring six cozy cabins, a three-suite rustic bed and breakfast, and our onsite winery and brewery tasting room, Bear Creek Wine Company and Brewery. The Tree Top Chapel onsite will accommodate up to 150 guests, and our Ledgestone Garden will accommodate up to 150 guests. Our Timberline Hall reception facility can also hold up to 150 guests with indoor and outdoor seating. At Bear Creek's Tree Top Chapel and Branson Garden Weddings, you'll get the chance to transform all your long-awaited dreams into reality. This stunning wedding venue provides all-inclusive services to help you experience a seamless celebration from start to finish. Their dedicated event planner can collaborate closely with you to arrange all the essential details, from catering services to wedding cakes and entertainment. Better yet, the venue employs several photographers, DJs, chefs, bartenders, and officiants who will help you craft the wedding of your dreams. This way, you can relax knowing Bear Creek's Tree Top Chapel and Branson Garden Weddings will handle everything! Additionally, this all-inclusive venue provides setup, cleanup, lighting, and sound services for weddings and special events. Check out the gallery for an exclusive 360° Virtual Tour!

Woman-owned Business

25+ years in business

Speaks English

Small team (2-10 members)

Amenities + details

Amenities

Ceremony Area

Covered Outdoors Space

Dressing Room

Handicap Accessible

Indoor Event Space

Liability Insurance

On-Site Accommodations

Outdoor Event Space

Reception Area

Wireless Internet

Ceremony Types

Commitment Ceremony

Elopement

Interfaith Ceremony

Non-Religious Ceremony

Religious Ceremony

Second Wedding

Vow Renewal Ceremony

Settings

Ballroom

Barn

Brewery & Distillery

Garden

Hotel

Mountain

Park

Restaurant

Trees

Vineyard & Winery

Venue Service Offerings

Bar & Drinks

Cakes & Desserts

Destination Weddings

Destination Wedding Packages

Destination Wedding Planning

Food & Catering

Planning

Destination Wedding Planning

Wedding Design

Awards and Affiliations

2019 'Best of Weddings'

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Meet the team

Rebecca Tate

Owner

Bear Creek began 20 years ago... we started as a bed and breakfast and after much request from guests began doing weddings on our beautiful property. We started with our garden and a small chapel and have now grown into having two chapels, gardens, reception hall, winery, brewery, 6 cabins and 3 suites! We are family owned and operated. We are one of the only all-inclusive wedding venues in the area! To all the Bear Creek brides of this season: we can’t wait for your big day!!! We have met and shared so many great experiences with our brides and their families and friends over the years.

4.9

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34 reviews

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Chris B

9/08/2022

We stayed at bear creek for an anniversary during our engagement for a romantic get away and fell in love with the place. We decided it was the place for us to have our wedding. ...

The package we booked included cake, catering, dj, photographer, the venue and we didn't have to worry about a thing (including decorations and cleanup!). These are professionals who really know how to give you a fantastic wedding. We also booked rooms for the whole bridal party and made it a weekend event. If you can book the whole main guest house, its amazing having everyone around to celebrate with you. It couldn't have been more perfect. Everyone involved made it the best weekend of my life. I made memories with my bride, friends, and family that will be with me forever. Thanks so much to the whole bear creek team. I cant say enough good about our wedding, and our guests said it was the best wedding they had ever been to.

Megan M

5/29/2022

Perfect place for our big day!! They take the stress of getting everything ready and clean up off your shoulders! Our package included catered food, a DJ, cake, the venue for our c...

eremony and reception, and it was all fantastic! The staff were friendly and welcoming! And the Wine-O-Ritas were delicious!!!!

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Keisha S

3/29/2022

Amazing Mom and daughter owned small bed and breakfast. Beautiful property. Owners are so great. They really came through when a major ice storm came and wreaked my big day plans. ...

They bent over backwards to change everything to suit the new situation.

Cathy M

9/19/2020

We just had our wedding at Bear Creek and will likely come here again. Beautiful location and I can't stress this enough, I was not stressed at all on my wedding day about setting ...

up, food, etc. Amazing packages, amazing venue. Highly recommended!

Krystal T

10/27/2019

If you want a stress free wedding...this is your location. They include everything in your wedding package! No hunting down vendors, they provide the wedding service, preacher, rec...

eption, food, DJ, photographer...this location provides all you may need in your package! From set up to clean up...and the staff are amazing! We were married yesterday and I can’t rave enough about everything they did for us. My only stress...was waiting for our wedding day and putting on my dress! The location is beautiful and their wine is the best I’ve ever had. You will not find another venue that does this at their price. You will pay way more with individual vendors and a venue or a wedding planner. Don’t waste your time, book with branson garden weddings and enjoy your wedding!

Aaron H

10/25/2019

I got married there just a few weeks ago and I had a great time. The place is nestled nicely in the woods and has a great view of the valley. I got to work a bit with the ladies th...

ere over the course of a few months and they're really incredible people and did everything they could to make it all look nice and take stress off of our shoulders

Kara H

9/12/2019

I could not have asked for a more perfect wedding weekend. We chose the exclusive retreat package for our wedding and it was exactly what I pictured for the weekend. The treetop ch...

apel is absolutely breathtaking with all the windows opened up. It waswas nice that the reception area is right next-door so nobody had to travel anywhere. We got so many compliments on how beautiful both the chapel and reception area were. The family and friends we had stay on the property with us couldn’t get over how beautiful everything was! I could go on and on about how amazing everything was!

Mandy L

10/25/2018

Coming from a picky bride I can honestly say Branson Garden Weddings is amazing. The venue is gorgeous! We had an outdoor wedding and it was perfect. The owner Rebecca and her staf...

f were wonderful, they handled everything down to the smallest detail. They made my day completely stress free. My package included- food, cake, photographer and minister; and they were all amazing and affordable. My pictures are gorgeous! I am so glad we chose this venue and I highly recommend it. We recently visited again and stayed in the gorgeous cabins, there were local bands playing, wine tasting and the rustic pizza is to die for!

Jeff D

10/25/2018

My daughter loved this place as did the guests. It is tucked back in the woods and has a home feel with all the details of a high end lodge. Guests stayed the weekend and never h...

ad to leave as this bed and breakfast also has pizza and wine! Thank you for everything!

Sarah B

10/25/2018

I love this place! Its beautiful! Secluded enough to feel like getting lost but close enough to find Branson. The wedding venue is wonderful, the winery is cozy and the rooms are a...

great size. This is the place for it all! You gotta see it!

Tammy P

10/25/2018

Our daughter wanted Bear Creek for her wedding. It sadly burned just 6 months prior to the date. Low and behold! It was rebuilt! Better than the first! Rebecca, Mandy, and Dustin ...

did all they could to make this special day. the best day! Could not have asked for anymore!

Susan D

10/25/2018

My daughter had her wedding at Branson Garden Weddings. It was a great experience. The staff was very friendly and walked us through every aspect of the event. The food was delicio...

us, the entertainment was top notch. They have cabins for rent for the wedding party as well. The wedding event let family members spend time together with the rental of the cabins. We didn't feel rushed and it felt like a reunion.

Alicia M

10/25/2018

My husband I got married at Bear Creek a couple of years ago and recently had a weekend getaway there. Whenever we got married there, Rebecca, the owner, was so great to work with!...

She was always easy to get ahold of and worked really hard to make sure that our day was special and that everything ran smoothly the day of the wedding. For the catering, Rebecca uses Sugar and Spice Catering, and for a good reason! We got the brisket, mashed potato bar and salad, and it was so DELICIOUS! The caterer set everything up, stayed the whole time and made sure the food stayed fresh. Also, when we visited recently, we were so impressed with all of the additions that Rebecca has made to the lodge and venue. The bar area, where they sell wine, beer, homemade pretzels and other snacks was so relaxing and quaint. I can't say enough about this place! Love it! Will definitely be back to visit and would absolutely recommend it to any couple looking for a venue that has personable service, delicious food, and a relaxing yet elegant atmosphere!

Marcia R

10/25/2018

I am the mother of the bride and I highly recommend Branson Garden Weddings. This is an absolutely beautiful wedding venue overlooking the Ozark Mountains. The owners and staff a...

re great to work with. The best part is everything is included. We just had to show up and have fun. It is decorated beautifully, great music, food and wine.

Teresa H

10/25/2018

Bear Creek / Branson Garden your grounds are beautiful perfect place for an indoor or outdoor wedding and perfect for young or older. Which I had both parking for handicapped was p...

erfect. Becky and Ammanda all I did was tell them what my ideas were and they did it all they have a variety of packages to choose from. My family and friends raved about our wedding and the place afterwards everyone were in awe at how stunning this place was. There were cabins,suites for our quest to stay in and hot tubs to relax in, and even a pool. The live music and wine tasting was perfect for our quest weather they choose to set by the fireplace or set outside and enjoy the beautiful view. My wedding was perfect in every way Thank you Becky Tate my husband and I can't say enough about this place. Thank you for our memories.

Daniel B

10/24/2018

We loved everything about this venue- the decorations, the staff, the rustic setting. Highly recommend this venu to anyone that wants a beautiful, non-stressful wedding.

jaemie a

10/24/2018

We married at this lovely venue last weekend and can not say enough wonderful things!! We did an elopement package and the price was reasonable and included a beautiful bouquet and...

boutinerre, awesome photographer and gorgeous cabin as well as a picture perfect chapel. The owner, Rebecca and her daughter Mandy were so nice to work with and so knowledgeable.The breakfasts at the B&B were delicious and the ambiance was on point. We plan on returning in November for a little getaway and wouldn't even consider staying anywhere else.

Megan B

10/24/2018

I was married here 5 years ago and we still make annual visits to the venue. We had such an amazing day thanks to Rebecca Tate! She helped me create my own style and let it be uniq...

ue for myself. It is such a beautiful location and venue, we both fell in love with the look and feel. We highly recommend this venue, Rebecca, and all her staff!

Sheri B

10/24/2018

Great venue, beautiful setting. we Didn’t have to spend a lot of time decorating the venue- the decorations already in place were perfect! It was the closest thing I could imag...

ine to a stress-free wedding

Rachel P

10/23/2018

Venue is beautiful and everyone was so nice and accommodating. Their decorations are beautiful and made for a wonderful, stress free day!

Knot R

9/25/2016

Bear creek was such an easy and stress free venue to use, they were so accommodating and helpful! The ozark scenary is an Amazing view. I am so happy with how my wedding went here...

. The bed and breakfast was beautiful and my guests really enjoyed their accommodations!

Anonymous

3/07/2016

My husband and I shared a beautiful wedding day here! The location is breathtaking, the staff is wonderful, and the facilities are top notch. We would recommend this to friends and...

family.

Anonymous

1/13/2016

We used Branson Garden Weddings (Bear Creek Bed and Breakfast) for our wedding. We can't say enough about the experience! Our package included food, cake, photographer, minister ...

(who was awesome!) and the venue is decorated. We added some personal touches to the décor, but it was beautiful without them. Our guests were impressed with location, food and the cake! We would recommend this place to friends looking for a stress free wedding!

Anonymous

7/26/2015

Wonderful environment. I had the pleasure of playing there for a wedding as a musician today. The only thing about my experience is that I had to play my cello outdoors :( but the ...

wedding venue was especially nice. Wonderful food that leaves you with a great feeling afterwards, and fantastic wine tasting parlor!

Jamie C

7/09/2015

Married on June 27, 2015. Not many people can say that your wedding day was relaxing but we sure can! We live in the area and it was PERFECT. Can't say enough about the venue. The ...

girls and I and the family stayed out Friday night and just enjoyed cabin. We had the ceremony and reception there. Everything went as we wanted. Got to enjoy our guests, food was awesome and we danced the night away. Can't say enough about this place. No stress and actually got to enjoy getting married, that is what is all about right?!? :) To all you engaged couples do this place and enjoy the day!

Brandon T

6/25/2015

They were absolutely great! They by far had the best to offer for the price! Just about everything is included and the place is beautful. Everyone was helpful and it has great cabi...

ns to stay in. They have wine tasting for all of your guests on the proptery. Couldn't ask for a better place for the value!

Meagan M

6/23/2015

We recently had our wedding here on June 13, 2015 and it was a destination wedding for us. We live over 800 miles away and to have a venue that provides everything minus flowers wa...

s a God-send! It was so affordable and absolutely breathtaking as far as the area and the way they have it set up! My entire family and friends were in awe at how stunning the place was. They have a lot of gorgeous decorations, so we didn't have to drag a bunch down with us, and the decorations were everything I imagined for my wedding to be! I cannot stress enough how great this venue is! Everyone there was so friendly and easy to work with and very accommodating. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking to get married in the Branson area. You will not find a better deal or a better venue than Bear Creek. -Monreal/Haring wedding

Stephanie B

10/14/2014

Bear creek offers a wide variety of wedding services and they are affordable. I had to buy minimal decor because the venue was already so beautiful and they have many decorations a...

lready in place. The food was delicious. They were very helpful and sweet. I would definitely recommend this venue to any bride to be.

Anonymous

10/12/2014

We thoroughly enjoyed our wedding and stay at Bear Creek Lodge. The venue is breathtaking and scenic. It is the perfect location for a gorgeous wedding in the Ozarks. The wedding p...

ackage we selected was a great value. It provided all the details we wanted, and we could still add our personal touch. The all inclusive packages take much of the stress out of wedding planning, especially if you want to have an elaborate yet simple wedding in less time. We were so pleased to work with the B & B owner, Rebecca. She was well organized and always available to answer questions. Rebecca and her family take great care of their guests. We had such a memorable experience at Bear Creek. We would recommend anyone to visit the site.

Sarah A

12/21/2013

I can not say enough good things about Bear Creek Lodge! I had an outdoor wedding in November, and it was absolutely beautiful! Rebecca and her staff took care of every last detail...

! The cake, food, reception, ceremony, DJ, Photographer all came in the package, and we didn't have to worry about a thing! All of the decorating was done and it was beautiful! I couldn't have asked for more! It was rustic and secluded, exactly what we were looking for. Everyone talked about how nice the wedding was, and what a beautiful place it was.I loved that every detail was taking care of, and I had NO stress on my wedding day!We also spent a few days at the lodge on a "mini moon" and stayed in the Bunkhouse, it was so rustic and beautiful! The breakfast that they serve in the mornings is the best! I have recommended Bear Creek Lodge to several other Brides I know. I can not thank Rebecca and her staff enough for the wonderful wedding and special personalized treatment!

Anonymous

9/21/2013

Bear Creek bed and breakfast was just what my fiancé and I were looking for!! The atmosphere of this location is unique and relaxing. They made the whole wedding experience effort...

less. The flower arrangements,DJ service,center pieces, table linens, wedding minister and amazing home cooked food menu selections are all spectacular, They even cut our cake! If you want a more custom package Rebecca is more than willing to work with you to fulfill all of your wedding needs. You can stay at the venue which is what we choose to do which made things even more relaxing on our big day.They recently added on to the conservatory off of the covered deck with a wine tasting location, we loved having that option added on for our quests. I truly feel that you will be amazed on what bear creek and ledge stone gardens has to offer! The prices you simply cannot beat, trust me we looked everywhere!!! Go tour this venue you will be even more amazed in person.

Amy B

9/19/2013

This place is really incredible. It's the perfect location for an outdoor wedding where you'd like a mix of elegant and rustic. The rooms are beautiful and clean and if you want ...

a wedding that's fully taken care of, this is a great choice. They have a variety of packages to choose from, and our entire family raved about our wedding afterwards. We were very happy and will definitely return to stay at the lodge.

June K

7/02/2011

We absolutely loved having our wedding at Bear Creek Lodge. The accomodations were wonderful, and they made our ceremony fit our family perfectly. Highly recommended for weddings...

, honeymoons, and anniversaries. We will be back!

elizabeth w

10/25/2010

Absolutely satisfied with my wedding. The price was great, especially for all that my package included. The only negatives that I can think of were that if you have anyone attendin...

g who has a hard time getting around, this probably isnt the place to go. And, a little more direction on a few things, such as a game plan and what is going on, but nothing major. The place is beautiful and so was the wedding. It worked perfect for me since I didn't have time to plan a wedding, they do it all.

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1320 Keithley Rd., Walnut Shade, MO

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