Fort Osage Christmas Trees & Weddings

Fort Osage Christmas Trees & Weddings is a stunning wedding venue nestled in Independence, MO. Here, you will be treated to KC's most exciting and dramatic outdoor wedding space, "A Ceremony in the Pines." Experience the ultimate romance painted in deep, lush evergreen. Pictures and words hardly do this space justice! The original open-air portion of the complex features a massive elevated altar flanked on both sides by towering 70-foot pine trees. The new covered ceremony shelter is being constructed adjacent to the original site, sharing the view of many of the same massive trees. This new shelter ensures couples starting in 2026 will have the same evergreen wedding experience, rain or shine, all year round! Not only do couples love the nature and beauty of this hilltop 20-acre Christmas Tree Farm, but the multi-story White Pine Lodge also provides comfort and luxury for your guests. The lodge can seat 190 people inside when utilizing the mezzanine and also features seating outside for an additional 80 people. Other highlights of the lodge include bridal suite with luxurious evergreen accents and private bathroom, a large groom's den with enormous private cement patio with stunning views of the woods, a main hall with 30ft ceilings adorned with twinkle lights, tile floors, a working fireplace, an attached pub style bar, an expansive outdoor patio with covered space for half of the outside seats, and five restrooms. Beyond the impressive amenities and awe-inspiring scenery, Fort Osage Christmas Trees & Weddings offers packages that provide an unbeatable value in the Kansas City wedding industry. Here is a preview: "The Summit" is the most inclusive, premium, and popular wedding package available for all wedding seasons. It is the only multi-day rental package available and boasts several other exclusive conveniences to elevate your wedding experience. It includes: • 4 hours of decorating access in the Lodge on Friday (the day before) • Ceremony and reception facilities on Saturday • Venue coordinator and golf cart rides to the ceremony • DJ for the rehearsal, ceremony, and reception • Bartending services with insurance, ice, and cups • Choice of any table linen color • Choose any licensed caterer • Purchase your own alcohol with no venue fee • Extensive house decor options • Venue cleanup "Base Camp" is the streamlined single-day wedding package offered only during our low seasons at the Christmas Tree Farm. It isn't available for the Fall or Summer wedding seasons, but still offers a great value during the Late Summer and Winter/Early Spring Seasons. It includes: • Ceremony and reception facilities on Saturdays • Venue coordinator and golf cart rides to the ceremony • Bluetooth sound systems in the Chapel and Lodge • 'Fairy Tale Tavern' bar service with insurance, cups, and ice • Choose any licensed laterer • Purchase your own alcohol with no venue fee • Extensive house decor options