Things you should know :

• Our (indoor & outdoor) capacity is 175.

• We have seating for seven at vanities in our spacious & luxuriant bride’s suite, along with an ensuite bath, private entrance, full-length mirror, places to hang the dress, couches for additional seating, and lots of outlets & mirrors!

• Our large, whiskey room-styled groom’s suite features a foosball table, darts, a pull-up bar (incase he needs to work out nervous energy!), record player, ensuite bath, place to hang tuxes, full-length mirror, rolled armed sofa, and a secret door, because we think the groom is a pretty big deal also!

• Our dedicated indoor space means that we don’t have to flip the venue in case of inclement weather – it’s much less stressful and less expensive (we don’t have to charge a flip fee like other venues), which is a win in our book!

• We have fabulous (and intentional!) lighting throughout the venue. We frequently get feedback from photographers about how conducive the lighting is to getting great indoor wedding day photos.

• We don’t include linens, just because we have beautiful wood tables. However, you’re welcome to bring them in if that’s your style.

• We don’t decorate for our couples. Honestly, we’re just not good at it and we really want your wedding to be beautiful!!

• We have an open catering policy – you can hire whoever you would like – they just need to be licensed and insured.

• We do have an exclusive bar service policy – either Shakers, Simply Delicious Bar or Macadoodles out of Springfield must be used for bar service, and all alcohol must go through the bar service. We don’t get a kickback or anything like that, we just know they do a really good job of keeping the party fun and everybody safe, and trust us – that’s a big deal! If it helps, out of those three, we have heard Macadoodles is the most budget-friendly.

• We only allow beer, wine, champagne & seltzers. We do not allow hard liquor, nor alcohol to be served in glass bottles. Just know that even though we don’t allow hard alcohol, we do have a fabulous list of cocktails that uses approved alcohol, so be sure to ask for that if you’re interested in having cocktails!

• We do not allow sparklers (we have a wood building and really don’t want it to burn down!). But we do have an entire Pinterest board dedicated to send-off ideas, so check that out if it’s helpful. Also, cold sparkler machines are allowed!

• We have monthly open houses for our booked couples, and you can attend as many as you would like! They’re your opportunity to have monthly access to the venue, and a great chance to bring friends, family & vendors to see the venue, practice décor, rehearse & more!

• Rehearsals – It’s super important that you rehearse, we’ve just found it’s not as important where you rehearse. It’s not hard to follow someone down the aisle – but what is a trick is making sure everyone knows the plan – and that can be done anywhere! You’re welcome to rehearse at an open house, the morning of your wedding, or off-site (we often see couples rehearse at their rehearsal dinner location). We also have the option to add Thursday to a Friday venue rental so that decorating, rehearsal & the rehearsal dinner can be done the night before.

• We have outdoor games (including giant jenga, giant yahtzee, cornhole and giant dominos) for the outdoor patios. These are fun activities for your guest, and make for some great photos!

• We have two beautiful, sleek gas fire pits so your guests can gather around the fire. Marshmallows are not allowed, though, as any dropped marshmallows turn to permanent black goo on the propane fire pits (yuck!). One of our favorite things is when couples bring in a coffee caterer and guests get to enjoy a hot coffee gathered around the firepits on a chilly evening!

• We have very simple and transparent pricing. We’ve heard of other venues that charge $300 to turn on outside lights. Our pricing is very simple – it’s what is listed online. There are no hidden fees or upcharges for anything. We do require event insurance, simply because it protects the couple, which is purchased through a third-party and usually runs around $185 – and is listed on our website. Other than that, what you see is what you pay! (And all the lights are turned on for free!)

• All food does have to be prepared off-site and brought in, which is what nearly all caterers do anyways. A commercial refrigerator, ice maker, a large sink and lots of prep space is available in our warming kitchen.

• You are welcome to utilize anything in our décor closet! We have over 150 items including small glass vases, greenery for the tables, florals, lanterns, and much more!

• We have an indoor sound system available that can be connected to by bluetooth for music. For outdoor ceremonies, we have a small tailgating speaker with a mic that can be used. While it’s small, it’s surprisingly loud. However, with that being said, we always recommend a DJ. They truly do so much more than just play music. They not only MC, but also make sure your wedding goes smoothly (think more order, better flow, and less awkwardness!)!

• We have paved parking, which means you don’t have to worry about mud or walking through gravel in heels!

Lastly, we really care about our couples – and you! There’s no high-pressure sales here. We literally want you to find the venue that is the best fit for you, even if that’s not us! This is your special day, and we want it to be exactly what you want it to be!

If you are interested in booking our venue and are ready to take the next steps, send us an email at events@venueatshadowrock.com with your name and the date you would like to book. That will get the ball rolling! We’ll send back an email requesting a bit more information, then based off of that info, send you a custom contract. At that point, we’ll hold your date for 21 days while you work on filling out the contract and sending it back with the $1,000 date reservation fee. The remaining amount (Total - $1,000) will be due in two payments with the last due 60 days before the event and the other payment in between.

Thanks for touring virtually today & for making it through all this info! Always let us know if you have questions — we are here to help!