What to Expect on Your Wedding Day at
Lake of the Ozarks’ Premier Wedding Venue
Expect Elegance
Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri is an absolutely beautiful setting for your wedding. And what better way to celebrate your love than at the Lake's most versatile, most eye-catching, and most comfortable (and functional) industrial wedding venue? Our main hall features a custom-polished concrete floor with exposed brick walls, high industrial steel beams, a stunning 5-tier crystal chandelier, classy (and clean) bathrooms, a powerful HVAC, and a pre-prohibition-era bar that was rescued and restored to its glory days. This space simply does not disappoint. If you're looking for a classic location that can elevate your dream wedding reception and accommodate your guests' needs, you've found it. And we'd be honored to host your best day ever! (Image credit: Catherine Rhodes Photography)
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Expect Intimacy
Your wedding day is the beginning of a new life with the one person who will have the privilege to live life intimately with you. Expectations are high, but your stress level shouldn't be. And that's why we've invested in an absolutely gorgeous, functional, and relaxing bridal loft that's designed to give you the privacy and the comfort you and your bridesmaids deserve. The loft features a private bathroom complete with an oversized vanity - perfectly sized for you, your bridesmaids, your hairdresser, your make-up artist, and your photographer. The loft also features a dressing room for your bridesmaids, a quaint and photogenic sitting area, and a large dressing area for the bride. That's right. Half the loft is dedicated to the bride. You'll love the intricate hand-painted details, the chaise lounger, the photogenic wedding dress hook & frame, and the full-body mirror corner. A truly inviting bridal loft with everything you need. (Image credit: Sarah Beth Photography)
“We had my daughter's wedding at The Exchange wedding venue and everything was so incredible! I'm not sure where to begin bragging on this venue. The owners were very accommodating, easy to work with and helpful in every aspect. The staff were professional, hardworking and joined right in with the family and friends to help make our kids wedding day amazing. The wedding party rooms and space that was provided for them was top notch. The services provided from music services, bartender, clean-up, set-up, planning, prep, everything was absolutely fantastic! The Exchange definitely made our day easier on us and we appreciated it so much! Perfect wedding venue!”
- Rachel H.F., Mother of the Bride
Expect A Good Time
The Groom's Lounge is yet another "Wow!" factor hidden within The Exchange at Lake of the Ozarks. Your groom and his men will have no problem making this space their own. It features a large flat-screen TV with a robust cable package, a pool table, oversized lounge-style leather seating, and a private bathroom for their pre-ceremony preparations. The décor is also uniquely refined with hand-selected hunting trophies and vintage sportswear. The crown jewel of which is a full-sized wolfskin resting on the sofa. You can look. You can touch. But please refrain from parading through the venue with our beloved wolf on your back. (Image credit: Lighter Focus Photography)
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Expect Natural Beauty
Our private courtyard features a well-manicured lawn with flowing shrubs and beautiful evergreens enclosed by an 8ft privacy fence. If you've been dreaming of an outdoor wedding ceremony, but have been worried about the logistics of providing a clean, private space with standard amenities for your guests, then consider the conveniences offered by a private courtyard at The Exchange in the heart of the Lake of the Ozarks. Our courtyard comfortably seats up to 200 guests for your ceremony and is directly connected to the main hall for immediate access to the reception. Couples continue to find amazing new ways to leverage this intimate and versatile space for their wedding day. Some use it for a cocktail hour between the ceremony and the reception. Some use it for the ceremony and make their grand entrances directly from the bridal loft and groom's lounge. Some just like to put out some corn hole and enjoy the breeze between Copperhead Road and the Cupid Shuffle. (Image credit: West Rose Photography & Film)
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“We had my daughter’s wedding here in November. The staff went above and beyond and helped more than I ever imagined. The venue made for incredible pictures, and I do believe we were able to give her her dream wedding. There was a beautiful wooded area within walking distance to get beautifully natural aesthetics, the courtyard was beautiful and a great setting. And the bridal suite… oh my goodness… the bridal suite. I can’t say enough about how awesome the entire experience was there.”
- Abbey M.C., Mother of the Bride
Expect Preparation
Our dedicated prep kitchen offers up a discreet and convenient space for your caterer and bartender team so that they can put their best foot forward in front of your guests. The kitchen features a commercial prep table for food and beverage preparations, a commercial refrigerator that can stock an entire bar for the evening, a commercial ice machine (so don't stress over bringing your own ice bags), a deep-freezer (in case ice cream is on the menu), and a commercial sink to help your caterer and bartender keep serving ware and barware looking its best throughout the night. (Image credit: KCM Studios)
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Expect Comfort
Every rental includes access to our round tables and Gold Chiavari chairs with white seat cushions. The round tables can comfortably seat up to 8 guests. They're built for function and can be visually stunning when paired with a 120" round linen. And new for 2024, now EVERY rental INCLUDES linens from The Exchange (click here for details)! Our options include smooth black, smooth white, and cream crinkle taffeta (our personal favorite!). If you're looking for something to help take your wedding reception to the next level, we also offer large custom-made wood tables that feature a rich, dark wood that's been hand-scraped and sanded to a smooth finish. These tables comfortably seat up to 8 guests and are absolutely perfect for family-style seating arrangements. They have also been a very popular choice for couples looking to make a statement with the head table. And lastly, we also have four 8ft rectangular tables that provide a solid space for your caterer or any other needs you might have (gift tables, dessert tables, etc.). (Image credit: Lighter Focus Photography; Décor credit: The Party Proper)
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“Our daughter got married at The Exchange. Everything from set up and rehearsal to ceremony and reception was absolutely fantastic. Chelsey and Mike are phenomenal to work with. Chelsea was an incredible “day of coordinator,” keeping everything running smoothly and seamlessly. They did a world record room flip time to go from ceremony to reception ready. We are still receiving compliments from our guests on how great everything was. If you are looking for a beautiful venue, accommodating owners, and an excellent staff to work with…you’ve found your place at THE EXCHANGE.”
- Shara P., Mother of the Bride
Expect a Special Touch
In the interest of helping you build your dream wedding at The Exchange, our team continues to curate items that we believe give the space an extra touch of class. From hand-scraped farm tables, to oversized lanterns, to rustic whiskey barrels and a custom-built white arbor, we have special items that can enhance any bridal theme. And NEW for 2024, our arbors and decorations are INCLUDED with EVERY venue rental! That’s right. Our “Something Borrowed” Décor Closet is available to help you set the right vibe for your wedding day. Having these items on-site means no delivery fee and no setup fee. (Image credit: West Rose Photography & Film)
Want some décor inspiration?
Check out our 2024 Décor guidelines here.
Expect Hospitality
Your wedding day can be a blur if you allow it to be. At The Exchange, we value your time. And as such, we gladly ensure every wedding is fully staffed throughout the day to help make sure everything is in tip-top shape from start to finish. Our team is professional, helpful, cordial, polite, cheerful, and eager to make things right so you don't have to. Your uncle shouldn't be taking out the trash. Your mom shouldn't be restocking toilet paper. Your best friend from high school shouldn't be mopping the floor. Don't put undue pressure on friends and family by relying on their help. Capable as they may be, the whole point of bringing everyone together is to celebrate and focus on your future. (Image credit: KB Photo)
Want to learn a little more about how Chelsey and Mike work behind the scenes to make your wedding day an exceptional experience? Click here to meet your wedding specialists.
“We love The Exchange Venue! This was the first vendor we booked for our wedding, and I wouldn't change that for anything. Chelsey was so helpful throughout the entire process. She was nothing but helpful and professional our whole wedding day. The venue is stunning and makes for perfect industrial photos. The Bridal Loft and Groom's Suite are huge selling points as well; they are gorgeous and super comfortable to hang out in all day. I highly recommend this venue to anyone getting married or hosting an event in the Lake area!”
- Tia K., Bride
Expect Service
When the night is over, you might feel pressure to leave the place better than when you found it. Rest assured that you can ignore your conscience on this one. First of all, new for 2024, EVERY wedding now has FULL ACCESS ALL WEEKEND! When you book a 2024 wedding with The Exchange, you will have access to the wedding venue from 12pm noon on Friday until 12pm noon on Sunday to ensure a truly stress-free weekend with plenty of time for preparations and clean up. And when you’re all done on Sunday, we will gladly clean the venue afterward. Our team will take care of trash, floors, bathrooms, windows, mirrors, and general tidiness. All you need to do is make sure that your belongings, decorations, extra supplies, and extra food/beverages are removed from the venue. (Image credit: Lemons Photography)
NEW for 2024 dates >> EVERY venue rental grants access to the venue for a FULL 48 hours, from Friday at 12pm until Sunday at 12pm.
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