Celebrate the fairytale beginning of your new life together with an affordable wedding at the historic St. Joseph's Chapel,
a nondenominational, family owned church, dedicated to celebrating love of any type.
This enchanting Southeast Missouri venue is set in Arcadia Valley, built in 1906, boasts captivating architecture, awe-inspiring hand-painted stained glass windows, and a rich history that sets a perfect atmosphere.
Together with over 20 acres of landscaped grounds, the charming St. Joseph's Chapel, 1930 Gymnasium, or classic wooded Grand Theater, we offer a unique and glamorous setting. With our spacious grounds we can hold small or large inside and/or outside weddings. Enjoy carriage entrances, gourmet food, and charming amenities, all supported by an accommodating family owned and operated venue.
New to 2024, Micro Weddings! Designed for smaller groups up to 30 people, with an intimate reception dinner in our country-style Laundry House.
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Book now to experience the magic of fairy-tale weddings at the Arcadia Academy!


Features
Exceptional Hands-On Quality
Multiple Ceremony and Reception options with On-Site lodging included.
Includes a complimentary private
day-of coordinator.
In-house catering and bar service, complete with hors d'oeuvres and a tailored menu to your preference.
Tables, Chiavari chairs, linens, and dinnerware provided.
All day access to getting ready suites
Drinks and a light lunch included
Historic 175-year old campus with over 20 Acres of landscape for photographs
Affordable pricing with payment plans available!
Kirstan Mirgeaux
"I had the privilege of photographing an April wedding here and I can say the staff were some of the nicest I have came across. They were so diligent and always checking in on us. They worked up until the ceremony to ensure the chapel was immaculate. The service was absolutely amazing!"
Brittany Banahan
"We couldn't be happier about our wedding at Arcadia Academy. We traveled quite a bit, and it was so convenient for our family to be able to stay at the same venue! It's very close to natural beauty, we were able to go hiking on the morning of our wedding...Our wedding dinner was so delicious! The venue itself is amazing in its historic beauty. We couldn't have asked for a better experience as far as accommodations go. We felt like we had a VIP pass to the grounds and able to customize every detail of our experience."
Cali Cook
"This wedding venue and its staff was absolutely amazing! They helped make our day so special and the venue itself is just stunning! The pricing was so affordable and the overall experience was spectacular!"
Whitney W.
"We had our wedding and reception at Arcadia Academy. From the initial tour to the final check out, our experience was beyond perfect. At the first tour we were immediately impressed by the history and aesthetics of the venue. It’s a beautiful space. Working with Chrystal was fantastic. She and the entire Arcadia Academy team were so welcoming, responsive, and accommodating. We really loved having on site options for our guests and family to stay. The Priest House and Laundry House provided the perfect places for us to stay and be with our guests and prepare for the wedding. We can’t imagine a more perfect place to have our wedding and are so pleased with the entire experience."