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About The Emerald Event Centers
Couples planning a Joplin wedding will find The Emerald Event Centers among the Joplin area's wedding venues. Beyond wedding venues, the business also offers wedding planners, wedding caterers — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding caterer in Joplin
How much does wedding catering cost in Joplin?
Catering in Joplin typically runs $40–$120 per guest depending on service style — buffet and stations at the lower range, plated service higher. Confirm what staffing, rentals, and service fees are included; the per-plate number rarely tells the whole story.
How does Lazo rank wedding caterers in Joplin?
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Wedding venues near The Emerald Event Centers
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| The Sterling Event Center | 0.4 mi |
| Mining Days Event Center | 2.1 mi |
| The Ramsay | 4.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from The Emerald Event Centers to each venue listed on Lazo.
Joplin weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in April, May, September, October. The driest months are January, February, December.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45° | 25° | 13% | 4:45 PM | 5:24 PM |
| Feb | 50° | 29° | 14% | 5:22 PM | 5:58 PM |
| Mar | 60° | 37° | 19% | 6:51 PM | 7:25 PM |
| Apr | 69° | 47° | 24% | 7:18 PM | 7:53 PM |
| May | 77° | 56° | 28% | 7:42 PM | 8:19 PM |
| Jun | 86° | 65° | 23% | 8:00 PM | 8:39 PM |
| Jul | 90° | 70° | 17% | 7:59 PM | 8:37 PM |
| Aug | 90° | 68° | 15% | 7:33 PM | 8:09 PM |
| Sep | 82° | 59° | 17% | 6:51 PM | 7:25 PM |
| Oct | 71° | 48° | 18% | 6:05 PM | 6:41 PM |
| Nov | 58° | 37° | 17% | 4:29 PM | 5:08 PM |
| Dec | 48° | 28° | 14% | 4:21 PM | 5:02 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Joplin Regional Airport (4.9 mi from Joplin). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Joplin.
Getting to Joplin
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| JLN Joplin Regional Airport | 5 mi | 10 min |
| XNA Northwest Arkansas National Airport | 56 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| TUL Tulsa International Airport | 98 mi | 2 hr 30 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | 140 mi | 2 hr 50 min |
| Oklahoma City | 201 mi | 4 hr 10 min |
| St. Louis | 258 mi | 5 hr 20 min |
| Memphis | 282 mi | 5 hr 50 min |
Straight-line distance from central Joplin; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 4975 E Zora St, Joplin, MO 64801, USA
- Where
- Joplin · 4 miles northeast of central Joplin
- Listed under
- Wedding Caterers · Wedding Planners · Wedding Caterers
- In Joplin
- One of 20 wedding caterers we list · 4 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (417) 499-0069
- Website
- Visit site
Around Joplin
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 4 within 3 mi, 14 within 10
- Communities served
- Webb City, Carl Junction, Carthage
Distances are straight-line from The Emerald Event Centers; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Joplin.
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