200 guests including the bridal party

Please see the available dates information here.

To reserve a date email us at hauevalley@gmail.com saying you are ready to book XYZ date if it is still available. We suggest you email us stating you are ready to book your preferred date and then include a backup date in case your preferred date is unavailable.

Prior to booking a date, we hope you are able to come out in person to visit the farm. You can request a tour (or a Facetime tour if you live out of the area) on our tour request page, but an in person tour is not required prior to booking a date. Dates are reserved on a first requested basis. Whomever has requested to start the contract process from us by email first for a specific date will be first in line.

We kindly request that all tours are by appointment only. You can request a tour here.

That is a great question! In general, we believe the average budget of a couple getting married at Haue Valley is between $15,000-$35,000 for all wedding expenses (venue, food, dress, DJ, photographer, etc.). We have had some creative couples with smaller guests lists host beautiful weddings in the $12,000 - $15,000 range, and we have had several lovely events here spending significantly more than the average.

At Haue Valley we only host one wedding each day to ensure that each couple's event is special and receives our full attention.

The Comfort Inn is less than .5 miles away and offers bulk room rates around $100 per night. The hotel is utilized by Purina for large events, so we encourage you to reserve a hotel room block soon.

Holiday Inn in Eureka is a little further out but is a great choice, too 636-938-6661

Landing Hub A fairly new hotel with an unusual concept. They are basically "bunk rooms" (so shared spaces-Think Air BNB-ish). (636) 393-0778 landinghub.com

100 cars.

We have a limited number of straight tables onsite that can be used for your gift table, head table, etc. Usually we have a few extras that can be mixed in with reception seating, but the majority of your guests will be seated at round tables.

In the case of rain we have a beautiful backdrop indoors with the Haue Valley Fireplace. Guests sit at their tables and the HV team moves the few (usually 3 - 5) tables down the middle of the room to create a beautiful aisle. Our couples have loved this option because it’s a stunning ceremony location and doesn’t require the room flip other venues require, which would be disruptive to your event.

Because we only host one event per day, our fee structure remains the same whether you hold your ceremony, reception, or both onsite.

We are dog friendly, with some specific stipulations. Dogs are allowed (only with pre-approval by Kristin) at the ceremony and pictures. Animals, other than service animals, are NOT allowed under roof or near food. Dogs must be on a leash and someone must be responsible for them other than the bride and groom.

We do not keep a cancellation waiting list because cancellations are unpredictable. As soon as a date does become available we post it here.

We have it all photographed and numbered on our inventory page.

Haue is the Danish spelling of Howe, so we say "Haw" (rhymes with law), but "How" is also appropriate.

Our open house events are designed for couples who have already had a private tour of Haue Valley. If we have already had the chance to meet we welcome you out to one of our open house events. Open house dates and the RSVP form can be found here.

We suggest starting Friday weddings at 5:00 pm, Saturday weddings between 4:00 - 5:00 pm, and Sunday weddings at 4:00 pm. Should your wedding be taking place after the time change, If you do NOT plan to do a first look or plan to get married when the sun sets earlier in the evening, please contact us to discuss schedule.

Click here to download the suggested Haue Valley table layout PDF. We will reach out to you to determine your preferred layout prior to the big day!

Fireworks are not permitted. This includes sparklers. We don’t want to scare the neighbors and we want to keep the fire department happy!

No vehicles can be left overnight. Please advise your guests of this policy. The gates will be locked at midnight and as we are also a working farm, the gates remain locked at other times to keep the cows in! We appreciate your understanding. If you have any guests staying at the Comfort Inn in Pacific it is only .50 miles away from our entrance.

Music on Friday's/Saturday's must conclude by 10:30 p.m. to ensure that you, all of your items, and all of your vendors are off-property by midnight. Music on Sunday's must conclude by 9:30 p.m. to be off property by 10:00 pm.

We are a working farm with locked gates to keep the cows in! For that reason, all deliveries must happen during the standard rental period. Please advise your vendors of this policy.

One of the great things about Haue Valley is the view from atop a large hill. Unfortunately because we are atop a hill there isn't another flat area that is suitable for a ceremony. All ceremonies do need to take place on the ceremony patio, in front of the fireplace (guests seated at their tables), or at another venue/church of your choosing offsite.

Yes, candles are allowed as long as the flame is completely contained in a candle holder. Tapered candles and any type of hanging candles will not be allowed for safety reasons.

In a pinch, yes if one is a child, but we would not recommend it for your guests comfort.

Three weeks

We believe you should be able to obtain your license in any county in Missouri. (Please double check this fact in case it ever changes on your own!) You can also obtain it in Franklin County between 8 am and 4:00 pm go to the Franklin County Government Center across from the police station in Union, MO at 400 East Locust #102. When you enter the building you'll go to the first door on your right, the recorder of deeds. Both the bride and groom must go and you'll need your drivers licenses and your social security numbers. It's $56 in cash or $57.55 with a card. The county's phone number is 636.583.6367 if you need to reach them.

Outside food and non-alcoholic drink is permitted prior to the ceremony. It is not allowed after the start of the event. Please no drinks in glass bottles.

Check out our charcuterie cart option here.

Haue Valley staff will handle all standard clean up and trash removal throughout and following the wedding reception.

Sure! Just ask us and we would be happy to make recommendations.

Check out some of our picture locations here.

As our family logged the trees off our farm and cut the boards one by one, we request that holes are not placed in the walls. We will have areas where hooks are already placed that you are welcome to use for any additional decorations. The beams at Haue Valley at very tall and not reachable by a ladder. For this reason, we do not allow for anything to be hung from the beams. We hope that you will find them beautiful without any extra work!