Where Friends and Family Gather Together to Celebrate
Experience the beauty and charm of our venue on your special day.
About The Gathering Place
Our Venue
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Our Venue
The Gathering Place is an event venue located in beautiful Southern Illinois. We are available to rent for special occasions and weddings. We can accommodate up to 150 guests and have onsite parking for 70 cars. Our modern day barn, built in 2005, with galvanized metal ceilings, white farmhouse walls, elegant chandelier and lighting is climate controlled for any season. We offer a kitchen with warming cabinet and serving room, men's and women's restrooms, groom's room and a spacious bridal suite with a separate bathroom. The main room has 2 sets of 9 ft. French doors that open to a covered patio and courtyard with Adirondack chairs and fire pit. Our gazebo with a cupola chandelier offers the perfect setting for an outdoor ceremony . With indoor and outdoor ceremony options, you can say 'I do' in a setting that perfectly reflects your style and personality.
Our Story
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Our Venue
Hi We are Tim and Shannon Shelby owners of The Gathering Place here in Metropolis, Illinois. Our love story began back in the early 80's , so we've been together quite awhile. We had the traditional wedding with a cake , nuts and mints. And that was it. A beautiful wedding but no celebrating with our family and friends. So when our son told us 5 years ago he wanted to get married at home, we knew it had to be a real celebration. The barn was little smaller and didn't have any of the extras it has now, but it turned out great. So great in fact, that we had an intimate evening wedding for a friend a few months later. Then in 2020 two of our nieces were married in the barn. Their weddings were so beautiful. Later that fall we had our fifth event, a wedding reception and it was a wonderful celebration.
We felt there was a need for a barn venue in our area. But if we were going to continue, some improvements would be needed. Renovations started in 2021, but were stopped soon after, so we could be with our family during their time of need. So very glad that we got to spend precious time with them. Renovations were completed in September 2023, with our first wedding the 16th of that month.
Included in your Wedding Package Rental
Included in your Wedding Package Rental
Included in your Wedding Package Rental
Outdoor Courtyard with Gazebo for Ceremony
White Tables and White Chiavari Chairs
for 150
Bridal Party Farm Table (12 feet)
Guest Registry Table
Cake and Serving Tables
Kitchen and Serving Room
Serving Trays and Stands
Drink Dispensers
Warming Cabinet
Indoor Restrooms
Bridal Suite with Restroom
Grooms Room
Covered Patio with Bar Area
Adirondack Chairs and Fire Pit
Outdoor Patio Furniture
Bench Seating for Outdoor Ceremony
Willow Lanterns with Flame Lights
7 1/2 feet Balloon Arch
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Our Wedding package is
3200 dollars plus tax
Including all of above for
Friday and Saturday
9:00 am - 11:00 pm
(note)
Alcohol is allowed, We
require a liability insurance policy of one million dollars for the day of event
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Shower or Party Rental
Included in shower or party rental
Kitchen and Serving Room
Tables and Chairs for 150
Covered Patio with Bar
Outdoor Patio Furniture
Adirondack Chairs
7 1/2 feet Balloon Arch
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We reserve Friday and Saturday
for Weddings.
Showers and Parties can be Booked for Sunday thru Thursday unless booked within 60 days of the event.
The cost for a Shower or Party is 300 dol
Kitchen and Serving Room
Tables and Chairs for 150
Covered Patio with Bar
Outdoor Patio Furniture
Adirondack Chairs
7 1/2 feet Balloon Arch
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We reserve Friday and Saturday
for Weddings.
Showers and Parties can be Booked for Sunday thru Thursday unless booked within 60 days of the event.
The cost for a Shower or Party is 300 dollars plus Tax.
This is for 4 hours, plus 2 hours to decorate
and 1 for clean up.
each additional hour is 75 dollars
plus tax