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    Backwoods Venue 222

    Backwoods Venue 222

    (7 reviews)

    Backwoods 222 I…read moreattended a wedding at Backwoods 222 in Gower, Missouri, and the event space is very nice. It has two bedrooms upstairs that can be used for a his-and-hers setup or for people staying for a weekend event or conference. There are breakout rooms without doors and some rooms downstairs with curtains. The kitchen has a freezer, refrigerator, double sink, microwave, and large trash cans. I can't remember if there was a stove. The building has three levels and was built in 1863--it used to be a museum. It's about five miles west of Gower and 15 miles from Trimble. I attended on November 21st when it was cold and rainy, so we couldn't use the patio, but pictures show it's beautiful. The bathrooms really impressed me--clean floors, clean toilets, and well kept. Aimee was onsite most of the event, and she was very helpful. She emptied the trash before leaving and was very compassionate and concerned about the guests. What stood out were the handwritten ICE (In Case of Emergency) signs posted around the venue with the address and directions to give police or emergency services. She also had Kleenex and hand sanitizer everywhere. I can tell she loves her place and keeps it very clean. She also has a room full of decor like vases, centerpieces, "bride and groom" items, and things for events. I live in Raymore, Missouri, and it was worth the drive. I would highly recommend Backwoods 222.

    Wonderful venue, decorates itself, lots of space, great area to take pictures for weddings. Amy the…read moreowner is delightful to work with and very easy going. We had a great day here.:

    Laurel Brooke Farm - Table settings

    Laurel Brooke Farm

    (2 reviews)

    Beautiful area. It worked out perfectly for the wedding and we couldn't have been happier.read more

    This property is GORGEOUS and the owners are so kind, honest, upfront, and down to earth!! They…read morewere very accommodating and helped ease some nerves during the beginning stages of planning. Their responses to questions before the event were a tad delayed, in my opinion, when we were trying to gather information about the venue for decorating/planning purposes but answered our questions, nonetheless. My sister's wedding was at the beginning of November, the trees were a perfect fall color and the weather was (almost) perfect, we had a slight drizzle all day but nobody can control that the venue had more than enough space to keep everyone dry after the ceremony, especially with the partially covered deck! *ADVICE TO FUTURE BRIDES* Double and triple think about adding the "day of" coordinator to your venue package. To start, she was not present for the rehearsal the day before the event, we had a Zoom meeting, days prior, where the timeline (that we had already had for weeks and had extremely edited ourselves) was gone over ROUGHLY. When topics of concern were brought up, we were not given details to ease our nerves, the tone was more "don't worry about it, I got it". This led to multiple errors day of, grandparents were walked down stairs when they shouldn't have been, the officiant missed cues to have audience sit/stand, bridal party had no idea how to stand or position themselves at the alter. We were presented with a list of tasks that she would be handling and those were not met. The tasks included some things such as communicating and directing vendors, serving bride and groom drinks for dinner/toasts, and at the very minimum, not adding stress to the brides day. Unfortunately, those specific needs weren't met, my mother had to direct vendors and I handled the rest. The coordinator was informed to direct all questions and issues to the mother and sister of the bride and that was not adhered to. One of the bridesmaids stated "the coordinator should not be telling (bride) these things during her day, she is supposed to be calming (bride)'s nerves, not adding to them". The coordinator was very dismissive and said "don't worry about it" too many times to feel comfortable in what was going on. When you plan a wedding for many months, there is a vision that we are trying to achieve. She had no interest in hearing about that vision or helping obtain it. She never came to the planners or bride to receive the download of what is going on or what stage we were in. She arrived, immediately started touching and rearranging centerpieces before even knowing what they are supposed to look like, did a walk around and then went to lunch....after she wanted to move 10 tables "just a little bit" after they had been fully set up already, to prevent centerpiece causalities, we declined that. There were multiple lights that needed to be turned on during cocktail hour, she stated she would handle that. When we gave her the list of things to turn on, she was half paying attention and very dismissive, as if we were bothering her with the information. When we walked into the reception, half the lights were turned on. Not the vision. We were never expecting perfection, but would hope no other couple has to deal with these issues on their wedding day.

    Riverwood Winery - Wine flight

    Riverwood Winery

    (66 reviews)

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    We had a good time here, and it's a very classy looking place…read more However, the pizza flatbreads were insanely expensive for such a very small and tiny portion. Really, it's $15 for each one. The taste was average. I also did not like how one of the waiters came up to us and said something along the lines of "by the way we are closing in 20 minutes." However, it was a fun social thing to do and some of the wines we got were really good.

    When we are on our way to Weston, the Riverwood Winery is our meeting place. It's the perfect spot…read morefor wine lovers--and whiskey fans too! The cozy, warm ambiance of the place makes it feel like the ideal place to unwind. I started with a wine flight that included a white, Moscato, and a sweet red. While they were a bit on the dry side for my super-sweet wine preferences, they were still enjoyable. The mulled cider, however, was the real star--absolutely delicious! We also ordered some snacks to share: a pepperoni flatbread and a charcuterie board. They arrived fresh and fast, and the server took the time to explain each item on the board, making the experience even more enjoyable. Everything was top-notch and super tasty. What really stood out was the friendly, knowledgeable staff, who made sure we had everything we needed. There's also a big patio that's perfect for summer months, offering a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors with a glass of your favorite drink. Plates and water were readily available for self-service, which was a nice touch. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area--such a great spot with the perfect combination of warmth, good food, and great drinks!

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