The Rink
Wedding venue in Van Buren, Missouri





About The Rink
The Rink is a wedding and event venue in Van Buren, Missouri, overlooking the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Its covered Open-Air Cathedral offers ceremony seating for 250 or more and standing room for 300 or more. The climate-controlled Gathering Hall provides more than 4,000 square feet of reception space and seats up to 250 guests, with a custom bar, covered patio, catering prep kitchen, and indoor and outdoor sound systems. Weddings include exclusive use of the property. On-site spaces include an attached Bridal House with two king bedrooms, two bathrooms, a full kitchen, living area, and getting-ready suite, plus a separate Groom’s Quarters and Honeymoon Suite with a king bedroom, kitchenette, living area, and custom-tile-shower bathroom. Together, the accommodations sleep six or more overnight guests, with room for more depending on arrangements. Outdoor amenities include a gazebo, fire pit, playground, lounge seating, and guest parking. Packages include tables, chairs, linens, setup, and post-event cleaning. Couples may use a licensed caterer or food vendor of their choice; the venue does not provide catering, alcohol, bartending, or entertainment services. The venue offers wedding-day, overnight-stay, multi-day retreat, micro-wedding, and reception-only options, as well as private event rentals. Accessibility includes sidewalks connecting the major property areas. Amplified music and live entertainment must end by 11:00 PM.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 300 guests
- Price
- Up to $16,500
- Pricing note
- Weekend Wedding Day rental: $8,500 peak season (April–October) and $7,500 off-peak (November–March), with access from 8:00 AM to midnight. Updated pricing effective October 21, 2026; earlier inquiries may qualify for previously quoted pricing. Wedding Stay: $10,500 / $9,500. Wedding Retreat: $11,000–$16,500 depending on season and number of nights. Micro Wedding: $4,500; reception-only: $3,500. Missouri sales tax applies; a refundable $500 security deposit is required. Packages and dates have specific terms; see details below.
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Not listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach The Rink
- Website: therinkvenue.com
- Phone: (573) 323-4996
- Address: 665 MO-103
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