The Most Instagrammable Wedding Venue at Edg-Clif
- Thomas Smugala
- 3 hours ago
- 3 min read
Nestled on over 700 acres in scenic Washington County, Missouri, Edg-Clif Vineyard, Winery & Brewery is a quiet, family-owned gem—a true haven for couples seeking a one-of-a-kind, vineyard & winery wedding venue that creates an intimate backdrop for their wedding day. Set amid breathtaking Ozark Mountain landscapes, rolling hills, and views overlooking the spring-fed clear waters of the Fourche à Renault River, the award-winning Edg-Clif Winery is a wedding photographer's dream come true—at 573 Magazine, we love anything art so we decided to take Edg-Clif for a spin. We gathered up a model, some dresses, a talented stylist and a few bottles of wine and went to work.
Inside and out, the Stone Cottage makes for great backdrops everywhere you look.
What makes Edg-Clif a wedding photographer's holy grail is its endless variety of stunning natural backdrops. Imagine exchanging vows amid lush vineyards bursting with grapevines, framed by golden-hour sunlight filtering through the rows. Ceremonies can unfold in picturesque garden settings bursting with blooms, on elevated hilltops offering panoramic vistas of the countryside, or beside rustic structures that evoke timeless charm. The property's diverse sites—from manicured lawns and charming pergola to serene river-valley overlooks and seasonal wildflower fields—provide ever-changing, cinematic scenes. Historic barns, cabins, outbuildings, ancient trees and natural rock outcrops make for lasting memories in your wedding album, with fresh blossoms and budding vines creating beautiful compositions.
The Bridal Suite at the Stone Cottage is well dressed with anitques and family erhlooms.
Large, spacous bathroom fully equiped for your special day.
Make up artist Madison Keller, found the Stone Cottage perfectly suited for bridal prep and makeup. She did a fanstsic job!
Our model, Paige Peterson is no stranger to 573—Paige loved the cottage and the wine!
Wedding dresses provided by Love's Bridal and Prom in Jackson—they are super nice people.
Rustic inside and out, The Stone Cottage was a great shooting location.
The converted Show Barn makes for a great tasting room at Edg-Clif. Open and bright!
The views from the tasting room are simply wonderful.
The well groomed vinyards always provide great settings for lasting images.
This versatile canvas captures everything from romantic close-ups among the grapes to sweeping landscape portraits, ensuring every moment feels magical and uniquely yours. Whether hosting an intimate gathering or a larger celebration, Edg-Clif delivers unforgettable romance, exceptional estate-bottled Chambourcin wines, and memories framed against nature's finest artistry.
Steffie and Cyndy work very hard to ensure your wedding day is as perfect as can be—prefection is a family tradition.
Stephanie (Steffie) Knapp Littlefield and Cyndy Knapp Keesee inherited the family farm in 1987. Edg-Clif Farms was founded in 1926 by Andrew Knapp and his wife, Hazel Knapp, when they purchased the stone lodge for a hunting retreat. The original cliffside stone lodge was built in 1862 and has undergone multiple expansions and restorations. The Knapps became world-renowned for their Hereford cattle ranch show herd, building a historic cattle show barn that today serves as the event room at Edg-Clif Winery.
The Chardonel and Chambourcin are just two of their award-winning wines—they taste great!
Steffie loves hosting wedding events. No wedding production is too small or too big for Edg-Clif—they are all just right.
With the help and support of friends, family and neighbors, Steffie and Cyndy have renovated the historic cattle show barn and transformed the property into an award-winning winery and premier event destination for weddings and special occasions. Fully aware of the property's potential as a backdrop for lasting images, the sisters have built one of Missouri's prime locations for weddings.
Edg-Clif Herefords were arward-winning cattle for many years—the sisters are so proud of their heritage.
Steffie and Cyndy have one big thing for you to remember: “30 years from now, your wedding album will shine in the hearts of all who take a peek."
The Stone Cottage at Edg-Clif is just one of many memorable stays available at Edg-Clif Vineyard, Winery & Brewery. For more info or to tour this wedding venue, contact Steffie and Cyndy at (573) 438-4741 or visit Edg-Clif.com
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