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Defiance is the most memorable wedding destination in St. Louis.

Ceremony Locations

Chandler Hill Winery

Defiance Ridge Vineyards

Defiance Ridge Vineyards

An upscale winery venue offering elegant indoor and panoramic hilltop outdoor ceremony spaces paired with curated catering and award-winning wines for a refined wine country wedding.

Defiance Ridge Vineyards

Defiance Ridge Vineyards

Defiance Ridge Vineyards

A scenic vineyard estate featuring ceremony lawns, terrace receptions, and full-service wedding experiences with sweeping Missouri River valley views.

Lauderdale's

Defiance Ridge Vineyards

Old Peace Chapel

A relaxed, lakeside venue ideal for outdoor weddings or post-ceremony celebrations, offering laid-back vibes, classic drinks, and a fun, social atmosphere for guests to unwind.

Old Peace Chapel

Pleasant Hill Chapel

Old Peace Chapel

A beautifully restored historic chapel providing an intimate, storybook setting ideal for classic ceremonies in the heart of Defiance.

Pleasant Hill Chapel

Pleasant Hill Chapel

Pleasant Hill Chapel

A charming countryside chapel offering a traditional, peaceful setting for romantic ceremonies surrounded by rolling Missouri landscapes.

Sunflower Hill Farms

Pleasant Hill Chapel

Pleasant Hill Chapel

A picturesque farm venue blending rustic elegance with modern amenities, featuring open-air ceremonies, barn receptions, and sweeping countryside views.

Reception & Happy Hour Locations

The Barn at Matson Hill

Defiance Ridge Vineyards

The Barn at Matson Hill

A rustic-elegant barn venue designed for memorable receptions and rehearsal gatherings, with expansive indoor space and scenic countryside views.

Chandler Hill Winery

Defiance Ridge Vineyards

The Barn at Matson Hill

An elevated winery venue offering stylish reception spaces, curated wine pairings, and sunset happy hours on one of the region’s most scenic patios.

Defiance Ridge Vineyards

Defiance Ridge Vineyards

Defiance Ridge Vineyards

A full-service vineyard venue ideal for receptions and welcome parties, featuring terrace dining, estate wines, and sweeping river valley backdrops.

Good News Brewing

Saddles Social House

Defiance Ridge Vineyards

A lively, Katy Trail–side brewery perfect for casual rehearsal dinners and post-wedding happy hours with craft beer, pizza, and live music.

Lauderdale's

Saddles Social House

Saddles Social House

A laid-back lakeside venue offering relaxed reception alternatives and fun, informal happy hours with classic drinks and local flavor.

Saddles Social House

Saddles Social House

Saddles Social House

A social house featuring premium food and drinks in a relaxed environment, with indoor and outdoor options.

Stone Ledge Distillery

Stone Ledge Distillery

Stone Ledge Distillery

A premium distillery experience featuring craft cocktails, whiskey tastings, and versatile indoor-outdoor spaces ideal for upscale receptions and cocktail hours.

Sugar Creek Winery

Stone Ledge Distillery

Stone Ledge Distillery

A scenic blufftop winery perfect for relaxed receptions and pre-event happy hours with Missouri wines and panoramic valley views.

Sunflower Hill Farms

Stone Ledge Distillery

Sunflower Hill Farms

A farm-style venue offering full reception experiences with indoor and outdoor spaces, ideal for everything from cocktail hour to late-night celebrations.

Wedding Planners/Suppliers

ERO Weddings

Frisella Home & Garden Center

Frisella Home & Garden Center

A wedding planning and design company specializing in elevated, personalized weddings with seamless execution and meticulous attention to detail for modern couples.

Frisella Home & Garden Center

Frisella Home & Garden Center

Frisella Home & Garden Center

A destination garden center set on 30 scenic acres in Defiance, offering a curated mix of plants, trees, a unique gift shop, and immersive outdoor spaces that inspire visitors to reconnect with nature.

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