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About 96 Elite
96 Elite is a wedding venue serving couples across the Joplin area from Oronogo. Beyond wedding venues, the business also offers wedding planners, wedding djs — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. Verified reviews from real couples appear below as they are earned — rankings on Lazo are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in Joplin
How much do wedding venues cost in Joplin?
Venue pricing in Joplin spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in Joplin?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
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
- 23895 State Hwy 96, Oronogo, MO 64855, USA
- Where
- Oronogo · 9 miles north of central Joplin
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues · Wedding Planners · Wedding DJs
- In Joplin
- One of 25 wedding venues we list
- Phone
- (417) 849-1915
- Website
- Visit site
Around Oronogo
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 11 within 10
- Communities served
- Webb City, Carl Junction
Distances are straight-line from 96 Elite; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Joplin.
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