Bridal Cave & Thunder Mountain Park

You will find one of the most amazing and unique wedding venues at the Lake of the Ozarks inside Bridal Cave. The stalactite-adorned underground wedding chapel is a popular destination for many couples from around the world to get married in. Every wedding ceremony has something special that sets it apart from all of the others, and recently that special-something happened to be a world renowned violinist performing the wedding music.  Sara and Levi became Mr. & Mrs. Graves on June 2, 2017 inside Bridal Cave . They traveled from New Alla, Oklahoma to say "I do" here with us, and they brought an incredible entertainer along with them to play the violin at their wedding. This unbelievable 360 video was shared on Levi's YouTube page.    Kyle Dillingham is known worldwide for his brilliant performances on the violin. In addition to playing as the bride entered the cave, as well as at the end of the ceremony, he also played an unbelievable rendition of "...

A popular question from visitors to our scenic family attraction at the Lake of the Ozarks is " What was the first thing built in Thunder Mountain Park? " They are usually surprised to find out that the first structure built was actually the boat dock. As a matter of fact, it was one of the very first boat docks on the Lake of the Ozarks. (According to Union Electric, dock #527, to be exact!) Why a Boat Dock First? When the excavation of Bridal Cave 's entrance started in the spring of 1948, there were no roads in the area yet. Two separate crews worked simultaneously to get the park opened. The first crew started their work at the old highway 5, where the built a road and parking lots, and also installed power lines.  The second crew was hired to excavate the cave entrance, but the only way for them to reach the cave was by boat. Without that initial boat dock, they wouldn't have been able to get to work each morning.  Opening the Cave Since the fir...

As always, our FREE Wedding Vow Renewals at Bridal Cave & Thunder Mountain Park were enjoyed by many happy couples. Every year this event is so very well received, you can bet it will be happening again and again for many years to come! Just in case you didn't have a chance to make it to our unique wedding chapel at the Lake of the Ozarks this past weekend, we've got a few of the highlights for you in today's blog. Last Sunday, February 12, 2107, we helped 222 couples renew their wedding vows for an early celebration of Valentine's Day. Five different states were represented this year, including Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, and Tennessee. One of the couples that joined us were able to renew their vows on the 50th anniversary of their honeymoon at the Lake of the Ozarks. They even showed up with some old postcards and brochures from their visit as newlyweds.    If you combine the years of marriage between every couple that attended our annual event, a...

Bridal Cave is know for being one of the most unique wedding venues in the Midwest . To date, there have been over 3,300 weddings performed at Bridal Cave & Thunder Mountain Park . That's not the only romantic things that happen here though.  More than 10,000 couples every year visit us while on their honeymoon, and over 1,000 couples come back on their anniversary each year to visit the place where they exchanged their vows. Weddings take place in both our underground wedding chapel and outdoor covered lakeside pavilion.  Our Lake of the Ozarks scenic attraction is also home to some wonderful and creative wedding proposals! If you didn't think a cave could be a romantic spot, these memorable stories will prove you wrong.  Diamonds in the cave? On one of the routine tours through Bridal Cave, a gentleman asked the guide if there were any diamonds found anywhere in the cave. Just as the guide was about to explain that no, there were not... his friend annou...

Bridal Cave is well-known for the hundreds of weddings performed here each year. Couples come from all over the country travel to say their vows in our scenic underground wedding chapel or the pavilion overlooking the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks. There are, of course, many locals that also say "I do" in the gorgeous settings available here for their Lake of the Ozarks wedding venue .  On June 4, 2016, one of our own staff members chose to exchange vows here at the park. Tiffany Mefford has been an employee of Bridal Cave and Thunder Mountain Park for the past couple of years. She married Brandon Walker in an exquisite wedding ceremony in the pavilion, taking advantage of the lovely weather and breathtaking lake view.  When we asked Tiffany why she wanted to get married here, she said, " I picked Bridal Cave not only because of the absolutely breathtaking scenery or the romantic history, but also for the personal history this place holds in my heart. I...

Bridal Cave 's wedding bell recently went through a time consuming restoration process. It is now back at home at our Lake of the Ozarks scenic attraction and better than ever. From it's creation to today, this bell has had an interesting life. With the amazing Thunder Mountain Park renovations that are taking place for spring 2016, the decision was made to relocate our wedding bell to the top of the pavilion that overlooks the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks from its spot on the hillside above the cave. Since it was already being moved, this seemed like the perfect time to have the bell restored to its original condition. During the restoration process, it was brought to our attention that our Bridal Cave wedding bell is one of the very first bells ever made by the C.S. Bell Company in 1875. It's history from that point until 1949 has not been documented, but it was most likely used as a farm bell to call the workers out of the fields, a dinner bell, or possibly ...

The annual Renewal of Vows at Bridal Cave is happening this Valentine's Day weekend.  On Sunday, February 14, 2016 we will have a an officiant in the cave ready to assist every couple that joins us with saying, "I do" all over again.   This absolutely free annual event inside the unique stalactite adorned underground wedding chapel of our Lake of the Ozarks attraction is popular, and many couples have enjoyed it so much that they come back to join us every year.    "The renewal of vows in February is awesome and a new yearly tradition for us." ~ Elizabeth Pasztor Puskas, 12/17/13 "We have also made the vow renewal a yearly thing.... the people are SO nice there....we have a great time!! Thanks for doing that every year. ~ Kathy Butherus, 2/9/14 "This Cave was amazingly beautiful We renewed our vows in Feb when they did their annual Valentine Weddings, We plan to do it again in Feb 14, 2016. The rock formations were beautiful and the tou...

Over 3, 000 couples have exchanged vows at Bridal Cave , and this Valentine's Day we are getting ready to increase that number.  The annual Free Wedding Vow Renewals at Bridal Cave happen every February inside of our stalactite adorned underground wedding chapel.  Not only do you get to renew your marriage vows at the Lake of the Ozarks , but you will also receive a few great bonus gifts.   On Sunday, February 14, 2016 from 9 am - 4 pm , we will have a wedding officiant at the cave to assist our couples in renewing their marriage vows on the most romantic day of the year.  There is no charge to participate in this event.  Along with this momentous and special opportunity, each couple will receive the following items. Fresh flowers for the bride from Janine's Flowers A wedding portrait available for download online by Lindsey Webster Photography          A goody bag with gifts such as movie tickets, concert ti...

Getting married is one of the most important things that you will do in your lifetime.  Making the experience fun and unique will make it even more special. One of the most incredible places to get married at the Lake of the Ozarks at Bridal Cave.   If you are planning a small wedding of under 100 people and you are a couple with a flair for adventure, then Bridal Cave may be the perfect wedding venue for you.  It is an absolutely breathtaking backdrop for your nuptials with a lot of history.  Over 3,000 couples from around the world have exchanged vows here with us.       Get Married Any Time of the Year Bridal Cave is a perfect place to get married, no matter what time of year it is. Our stalactite adorned chapel inside of the cave is available year round and can fit up to 50 people.  The temperature remains at a constant, comfortable 60 degrees, so you know exactly what to expect on your wedding day, no matter what the temperature...