Windmill Ridge Events & Lodging

09/09/2024

I’ve tried to think of the words to say all day but I think I’ll leave it to Roy because he said all the things I was thinking. I saw their love first hand and I’ll forever be grateful for the opportunity to be a part of their special day🤍

Kentlie was supposed to be in the wedding we had on Saturday. It was an emotional time and I caught myself thinking of her many times throughout the weekend. She and God sent the perfect weather and I know she was watching over her friend Mackenzie as her and Justin were married.

If you don’t have a personal relationship with the Lord, now is the time. Let Kentlie’s light be the perfect example of what that looks like. There’s no doubt in my mind she’s sitting with Jesus, rocking her sweet baby Lainey. Attending Ashes to Beauty or Men’s Encounter is an amazing tool God uses to help you change your life. There are several opportunities throughout the year to attend one of these events. Also, everyone is always welcome to join us for church at Kirkley Chapel on Sunday mornings at 10am. I know she’d love for you to attend and find what you might be missing in life.

-Rachel

09/09/2024

Justin and MacKenzie had the most perfect Wedding day on Saturday. The weather was amazing, it’s the kind I always pray about so that everyone is comfortable outside. The soft breeze felt great and the beautiful clouds in the sky were a welcome backdrop overlooking the barn view.

She picked out such beautiful decor that came together in the prettiest way. The pew bows in the barn really made it look fancy and the layered table runners under the tent are my new favorite. A simple sweetheart table for the bride and groom. Terra cotta colored tables for family and the wedding party and navy tables for the guests.

A spacious dance floor and a cordless microphone were all they needed for a great time! They truly enjoyed signing and dancing and I loved that. It was such a pleasure hosting them and being a part of the whole process from the planning to the cleanup. Thank you Justin and Mackenzie for choosing Windmill Ridge🤍

08/12/2024

Trevor and Hannah had a beautiful wedding weekend. The weather was just perfect for an August wedding! The barn wedding was perfect and it was a beautiful ceremony. I love the outdoor decor on this one, it’s so inviting. Once you step inside, you realize the barn has so much character and minimal decor is needed to create the rustic feel these two were looking for.

The legion hall made a great backdrop for the reception. We switched things up again with the backdrops and I love the dark and light contrast. Sage green is the color for the summer and it just fits so well there.

Trevor, Hannah, and their sweet baby girl Sabrina have been such a joy to work with over the past few months. They are so sweet and even brought me a piece of wedding cake last night. It’s the little things that build life long friendships and I’m so grateful to have been a part of their special day and more importantly to have become friends. May God bless your future in many ways🤍
-Rachel

08/05/2024

Always happy to support the Mid-America Music Festival! So excited they’re moving it back to July next year!

08/05/2024

We were so excited to host Ian and Andaya’s big day here at the ridge yesterday. It was a hot one but it came together just as they had imagined.

When Andaya, her mom, and Ian’s mom came to me, I knew we were going to have a lot of fun together! They were all so excited to plan everything and had so many great ideas.

A beautiful yard wedding with the windmill, cabin, ponds, and field as the backdrop is just perfect. A tent reception was thee place to be to catch the breeze from the hot day. Another U shaped head table for the bridal party and opposite color guest tables are always stunning. We are excited for our new (smaller, less bulky, padded seat) chairs that leave so much more room at our tables. Everything fit so nicely.

The food was great, the dancing was the best, the visiting and new friends were a blessing and the groomsmen plunge at the end capped the day off with lots of laughter. I know Ian and Andaya will be blessed in life. They’ve got big things ahead of them and have an amazing family and lots of great friends rooting them on!

07/29/2024

Treven and Bryndee were our first onsite wedding of the summer. Friday night rehearsal was great and ended with an amazing pizza spread in our guesthouse along with a swim party.

The wedding in the barn was amazing as usual and the breeze running through it was perfect. The tent reception created just the vibe that fit them both so well. The deep emerald teal table runners, wood charger plates and terracotta napkins paired perfectly with the cowhide looking centerpieces topped with amber glass, pompous arrangements and more wood accents. We did a U shaped head table this time and it framed the dancing area perfectly. We were joined by The Eleven for the first time and it was such a fun addition to the evening.

Congratulations Treven and Bryndee! I pray blessings over both of you as you begin your life as one. It came together so beautifully and it was a great day to celebrate. The sunset at the end was so beautiful. I feel like God painted that just for the two of you🤍

07/29/2024

Windmill Ridge helped coordinate/decorate our first “out of state” wedding. It was just Kansas but hey it’s branching out still right? It was held at the Ag Hall of Fame in Bonner Springs and it was a beautiful day. Whitney is originally from Bethany (I’ve known her for years) and I’m so happy her and Steven found each other. The weather was rainy that morning but her vision for an outdoor wedding came together at just the right time. The sun came out and it was perfect! These quick decorations made it the perfect space and backdrop for the ceremony. Table runners as chair sashes quickly became my new favorite addition!

Inside the barn came together perfectly as well. The addition of the little crystal beads gave each table just the fanciness they needed. The macrame backdrop behind the cake turned out beautiful. The greenery backdrop for photos with the pompous accent was a great snapshot spot for guests. So many fine details really made this an elegant event.

I met so many great people and got to work with some of my favorites from home too. I pray many blessings over Mr. And Mrs. Steven and Whitney Adams and thank them for asking me to be a part of their special day🤍

07/29/2024

July has been a busy month. It started with charcuterie for the Scripted Grand Opening uptown. A great event and the food was a hit as usual.

A small bridal shower at our Guesthouse for the Spurling’s put our new portable food counter/bar to use. The ladies put together an amazing charcuterie and it turned out beautiful. This counter can be used for so many things on and off site. Also added a couple new backdrops to the lineup.

07/16/2024

Happy 1st Anniversary to Hailey and Cade! The confetti is my favorite!

07/04/2024

⚜️June Event Recap⚜️

🤍Conner and Keagan were married and held their reception at the fairgrounds. The different colored table runners created a cool look for the guest tables and the head table backdrop came together perfectly. I loved their idea for a “guest book” and the antlers were the finishing touch to complete their rustic style. Thank you to Pam and Keagan for asking me to help, it was a lot of fun!

🖤Kason and Olivia were married at the Eagleville Christian Church with a reception at the Legion Hall. It always amazes me how everything can come together so quickly for such a beautiful event. The warm glow and moody lighting at the legion hall is always perfect. The memory cabinet was my very favorite part with photos and personalized items from their loved ones who had a front row seat from Heaven for their special day. The desserts were definitely a hit and the cream horns were most requested. IYKYK Olivia’s grandma has a pretty good take on those. The dark backdrop behind the head table and a lighter backdrop behind the desserts were a great switch up from past events. It’s fun to move things around and pull different colors in different ways. Overall, everything went smooth and I’m grateful to have been a part of your special day. It was great working with Erica and Olivia to make these visions come to life.

🩶A baby shower for Dawson and Hannah who are awaiting sweet Gypsy’s arrival rounded out the month. The head table backdrop from the fairgrounds was a repeat for this boho baby shower in the perfect way. A beautiful space for opening gifts and a photo backdrop for afterwards. The pretty detail of this shower made it so soft and inviting. Thank you Cheryl for asking for my help with it all.

The summer is just getting started with all these amazing events. It’s going to be busy but you know my heart is going to be full every step of the way. God has truly blessed me with all kinds of amazing people to work with this year in lots of different locations. I can’t wait to share all my favorite details with you over the next few months. Be ready because it’s going to be a great 2024 wedding season!
-Rachel

06/27/2024

Our tent events are going to look a little different this year with brand new concrete! We are so excited for this new addition to our event space! Take a look at a couple photos from our first tent event of the year!!

Also, did you know we do charcuterie for all types of events big or small? Here’s one of our many options showcased on our beautiful whiskey barrel table under our tent. Charcuterie makes the perfect option for a casual or formal event and is ALWAYS a crowd favorite!

06/03/2024

Happy 1st Anniversary to Cody and Kiana Weller! It was a beautiful day for a barn wedding!

05/20/2024

Happy 1st Anniversary Ryan and Lyndsay Cox! Thank you for choosing us one year ago today for our first big tent event. This sunset made for some beautiful wedding photos of the two of you!

05/09/2024

WE NEED YOUR HELP!

We want to compile a list of all the best bakers/caterers around the Bethany area! As simple as snacks and desserts, to full menus! We want to know all your favorites! Comment below who your go to is, so we can add them to our vendor list!!

05/07/2024

Wanting to know who is behind Windmill Ridge Events? Hey, my name is Rachel Eivins and I am the owner of this beautiful venue in Bethany! I am married with 4 children and love anything related to weddings and events! If you are looking for a “feels like home”event space we are the perfect place for you! Feel free to message or call me at 660-868-1253 with any questions on our space or services!

05/06/2024

Welcome to Windmill Ridge Events! We are based in Bethany, Missouri! We offer beautiful views, a wonderful event space, and all your decor needs! If you are wanting more info on our venue and all of our services message us!

04/29/2024

What a pretty day for a wedding yesterday! Daniel and Lori picked a great day to get married and everything came together beautifully. Simple elegance and all the candles created such a pretty look for their wedding and reception. I really enjoyed getting to know them and had a lot of fun over the last few months helping plan everything. Here’s to kicking off a whole summer full of weddings and events that are sure to leave my heart and the hearts of others overflowing🤍

02/29/2024

Charlie and Carey celebrated with us this past weekend. The decor turned out beautiful and helped our machine shed look its best! Those burgandy satin table cloths make a real statement. When they came to me about a February wedding my first thoughts were cold and snow but it was anything but that. The weather was beautiful and the day turned out great. It’s amazing how everything comes together in the end to make it the perfect place to celebrate! Thank you for asking us to be a part of your special day!!

These items are all for rent so if you see something that fits your upcoming wedding, give us a holler! We have many more items to compliment all styles of wedding from classic and timeless to boho and trendy. Only a couple of dates available for onsite weddings and a few available for off site wedding planning/coordinating and decorating. Contact Rachel at 660-868-1253 or message me direct or on this page, I’d love to help you out!

02/11/2024

I was so honored to be asked by Abbie Hamilton to be a part of the Valentine event last night for engaged and married couples. It turned out to be a great evening and we had around 50 couples in attendance. Decorating and charcuterie are two of my favorite things and when Abbie asked me to help, it was an immediate yes. Seeing her vision for a night of love and laughter come together was so much fun and I’m already looking forward to next years event. Thank you to all who came and all the businesses and people who helped make it possible❤️🤍

01/03/2024

I’ve got a couple of late in the year off site weddings I haven’t posted about but their decor is too pretty not to share. I love new ways of putting things together and seeing it all unfold.

Dusty and Emily Unruh were married October 7 at Sego Farms in Chillicothe. They rented their decor from us and asked me to do coordinating services for them as well. Emily knew exactly what she wanted and had put a lot of thought into her special day. I just love the terra cotta runners with the coordinating napkins and wood look chargers. Her florals came from Vintage Vines in Trenton and they were gorgeous. Our doors made the perfect entrance to the outdoor wedding. The weather was beautiful that day and everything came together perfectly!

Blake and Tahler Emig were married November 18 at the Eagleville Christian Church and their reception was at the American Legion Hall in Bethany. The neutrals with green and cowhide accents turned out so pretty. Tahler had a vision of what she wanted and it came together so beautifully. The floral wall from the Lauryn Noe Collection finished off the backdrop to the head table perfectly. The wood accents, greenery, ear tag table numbers, and the bale ring photo backdrop pulled the country into this elegant event. They also asked me to help out with the decorating and just keeping things rolling for them. The snacks made for a fun way to tide everyone over until dinner.

The decor of these two are some of my favorites. Both brides knew exactly what they wanted and were both so much fun to work with. If you see something you like, holler at me and we can put something together for you too!

01/01/2024

Happy New Year from Windmill Ridge!! We are so grateful for all the couples who put their trust in us and chose to get married here in 2023. It was truly a dream come true to host you and be a part of your big day! You made our first full year so much fun!!

We’ve also had the honor of being a part of some large off site events and also had the pleasure of renting out our decor for countless other events. It’s always a blessing to see visions unfold start to finish! Thank you for asking me to be a part of it.

We want to be a part of your big day or next event from even the smallest way to the biggest way, hosting you here on our farm. If you’ve recently gotten engaged over the holidays, first of all, congratulations! Second, please give us a call and let us share our options with you. We have so many things to offer from decor rental to lodging.

This calling God has placed on my life has truly allowed me to “live my best life” in 2023. It seems so surreal that it’s truly came to fruition. We’re hoping 2024 will allow us to continue to grow and offer you even more to enjoy here on the ridge. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
-Rachel

11/30/2023

It’s home tour week! We’d love for you to visit us and take a tour of our main house, our guesthouse, and our cottage house. Take in the beautiful views and enjoy a day out. Check out what we have to offer while you’re here for small and large events as well as lodging. We can’t wait to see you!

11/26/2023

Happy 1st Anniversary to Thomas and Karen Yoder! We hope your first year has been all that you hoped it would be. You are truly an amazing couple and it’s my pleasure to call you friends.

Thomas and Karen were the first couple to be married in our barn and have us host their full reception as well. It’s very humbling the amount of trust they put in us to pull our first large event. It was truly one of the best days!

11/23/2023

We are so thankful and grateful for everything 2023 brought us! We were truly blessed with great people to work with and it’s very humbling to have been chosen to be part of your event/special day. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

We can’t wait to see what 2024 brings! If you are looking to book a personalized experience for your special day, on or off site, give us a call, we’d love to visit! We can schedule a tour of our venue where we can discuss all the possibilities we have to offer. You’ll get to see our massive decor room and start visualizing your event as we help you personalize every single detail. We’ll create tablescapes, backdrops, floorplans, or anything else you’ll need. We truly take the stress off of you and your loved ones with our decorating, coordinating and planning services.

The basics of what we offer are All-inclusive weddings or other types of events, decor rental and decorating services no matter where your event is held, seasonal home decorating, day of coordination/planning services no matter where your event is held, small events such as bridal showers, baby showers, birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, and graduation parties, hosted either in our guest house or our cottage house, seasonal pool parties, lodging for 24 guests at two different locations, and many other options to create your next special event. The possibilities are truly endless!

11/21/2023

Such a cool backdrop for rent!

10/29/2023

Congratulations to Joshlyn and Gage! It was a cool crisp evening that turned out beautifully. When Joshlyn got ahold of me mid September about a late October wedding, I never once thought we couldn’t make it happen for them. It was exciting to help her plan it and then put it all together.

Through this endeavor I’ve met some really great people. Everyone last night was so friendly and I truly enjoyed meeting new people and visiting. God just continues to bless this dream and He truly brings me the best people to work with.

If you’re planning a 2024 wedding, it’s a good idea to get it on the books. But if you’re not a planner that’s ok too, just always know we can make it happen quick and no one will know we hadn’t been planning for months. We’re kinda a one stop shop here, from weddings, receptions, decorations, table linens, lodging and more. Bring your clothes, food, drinks, and music and you’ll be all set!

Thanks again to the Savage’s for choosing Windmill Ridge for your special day!

10/15/2023

It was such an honor to be asked to help with the first annual Unified Services “Help us Grow” Gala. This organization is near and dear to my heart and I have lots of connections to it throughout my life. It was so great to work with Tammy and Suzanne and help their vision come to life. I had lots of fun!

The tree shaped charcuterie fit the theme perfectly and was a huge hit. The table was packed for almost an hour solid. The meat says GROW but it’s a little hard to see. Lots of brainstorming and planning colors for this one. It was packed full with all kinds of goodies!

Our bar made a great addition to the back corner and worked perfect for 39th Street to serve drinks. We added castor wheels for easier transport so now this can be rented off site for your next event.

The tables turned out beautiful. The rich fall colored runner with the greenery and candlesticks created a simple but elegant look. I also loved the separated table floor plan for a different look at the Legion.

There was such a great turnout and it was a lovely evening. So good to visit with many of you and it warmed my heart to see so many donations and people supporting this very worthy cause🤍

08/28/2023

It was a beautiful Saturday evening for the Hartley reception! The weather ended up being perfect, and it turned out absolutely beautiful! The fresh flowers, brass candlesticks with lit candles and the beautiful entry brought the tent to life. I think it’s safe to say they had a great time and Jentry’s dress was my favorite! Congratulations Cash and Jentry Hartley, it was a pleasure to have you!

If you’re planning a future wedding or event holler at me to discuss all our options. We have so much to offer and will tailor your event to fit within your budget and your dreams. Now booking 2024 events!

07/16/2023

What a perfect July day it was for Hailey and Cade! Such a fun evening that of course filled my heart.

It always humbles me when the bride says, “I trust you” but I’d be lying if I said it didn’t make me nervous. God has called me to this and a crazy calm comes over me all knowing everything will come together perfectly. Thank you all for the kind words letting me know it was perfect!🤍

I prayed for the hours to slow yesterday so everything we needed to do fit in the day perfectly. He answers that prayer for me more often and not, sounds crazy but it’s true. I also had one of my best friends, Angie right by my side and she was a saving grace. Allison, Lily, and Cadi jumped in and really helped us finish it up. I am grateful for these ladies.

The weather and the haze created such a mood at the barn and it was just so beautiful. Even though the sunset lacked a little of its usual luster at the reception it was a different kind of cool.

Thanks to my cousin Zach for doing all the things leading up to an event. He even had a dance floor with a “W” (for Windmill Ridge of course) on it just waiting to be pulled out and enjoyed. After the storm I knew we’d need to get creative because we only had 2 weeks to clean up the mess. God had it all planned out though. Big T Tents had ONE tent available, only ONE and it was set up and ready to go within 4 days. Our new lights arrived a day early and fit perfectly and then the dance floor, it was bigger and better than what we had. It was a crowd favorite and was packed all night!

Something good always comes from our trials. Cade and Hailey are the perfect example of this. Their true love shines through despite what the past few months have brought them. They’ve dreamed of this day and as they became one God made sure it was perfect for them!🤍

07/10/2023

We had a full house last night! The kids had a blast! We still have dates for pool parties open. $50 per hour and if you buy 3 hours you get the 4th FREE! New waterslide is going in this week too! Woohoo!

We had our pool party tonight at Windmill Ridge Events & Lodging !! Thank you for having us!!