BEST WEDDING VENUES IN ST LOUIS, MO
According to a Wedding Planner with 15+ Years of Experience
After planning hundreds of weddings and events over the past 15 years, we know as much as you do, that not all weddings are the same. Not all client needs are the same. And not everyone’s style is the same.
There are 4 core differences in venue needs for modern brides and grooms:
- Capacity: The average wedding in St. Louis has about 110 guests. However, some people are hosting weddings as small as 50, and some as large as 500+. To help you find venues that meet your capacity needs, we created a separate section for venues with a capacity over 200 below.
- Catering: While many venues require you to cater your food through them, this does not work for everyone. For multicultural weddings with specific meal items you’d want to serve, or simply wanting to choose your own (licensed) caterer who specializes in your favorite meal options, you may want a venue that gives more flexibility in the area. This is why we have a specific section below for venues that allow outside catering.
- Indoor/Outdoor: If you’re hosting a wedding in the middle of Summer or the middle of Winter then you may be seeking an indoor venue, but if your wedding is in more mild times, you may want part or all of your wedding to be outdoors. We’ve noted which venues below provide outdoor options for the ceremony or reception
- Style: Everyone’s style is unique, so we’ve provided a list of venues with different styles for you to choose from.
SECTION 1: VENUES THAT ARE CATERING HALLS
1. THE CORONADO
A historic 1920s ballroom in downtown St. Louis with Spanish Renaissance architecture. Ornate ceilings, crystal chandeliers, and grand staircases. Exceptional service in a landmark venue. Perfect for couples wanting old-world St. Louis glamour.
Overview
- City: St. Louis, MO
- Max capacity: 400 guests seated
- Provides in-house catering only
- Indoor venue only
What couples love:
- A historic 1920s ballroom in downtown St. Louis
- Spanish Renaissance architecture with ornate ceilings and crystal chandeliers
- Grand staircases and exceptional service
- Landmark venue perfect for old-world St. Louis glamour
2. THE MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM
A stunning Beaux-Arts museum in Forest Park with grand halls and galleries. Beautiful architecture and cultural significance. Supporting history and education through your wedding. Perfect for cultured couples who want museum elegance.
Overview
- City: St. Louis, MO
- Max capacity: 200 guests seated
- Provides in-house catering only
- Indoor venue only
What couples love:
- A stunning Beaux-Arts museum in Forest Park
- Grand halls and galleries with beautiful architecture
- Cultural significance and supporting history through your wedding
- Perfect for cultured couples who want museum elegance
3. THE CHESHIRE
A boutique English-inspired hotel in Clayton with charming gardens and elegant ballrooms. Multiple event spaces from intimate to grand. Exceptional service and culinary team. Guest rooms on property for convenience.
Overview
- City: Clayton, MO
- Max capacity: 113 guests seated
- Provides in-house catering only
- Indoor and outdoor venues available
What couples love:
- A boutique English-inspired hotel in Clayton
- Charming gardens and elegant ballrooms
- Multiple event spaces from intimate to grand
- Exceptional service and culinary team
- Guest rooms on property for convenience
4. THE JEWEL BOX
A stunning Art Deco greenhouse in Forest Park with tropical plants and natural beauty. Year-round garden wedding with climate control. Unique architectural gem. Perfect for couples wanting garden elegance in a historic landmark.
Overview
- City: St. Louis, MO
- Max capacity: 125 guests seated
- Provides in-house catering only
- Indoor venue only
What couples love:
- A stunning Art Deco greenhouse in Forest Park
- Tropical plants and natural beauty year-round
- Unique architectural gem with climate control
- Perfect for couples wanting garden elegance in a historic landmark
5. THE RITZ-CARLTON ST LOUIS
A luxury hotel in Clayton with elegant ballrooms and impeccable service. Five-star sophistication and world-class culinary team. Multiple event spaces for different wedding sizes. Perfect for traditional, upscale celebrations.
Overview
- City: Clayton, MO
- Max capacity: 800 guests seated
- Provides in-house catering only
- Indoor venue only
What couples love:
- A luxury hotel in Clayton with elegant ballrooms
- Five-star sophistication and impeccable service
- World-class culinary team
- Multiple event spaces for different wedding sizes
- Perfect for traditional, upscale celebrations
SECTION 2: VENUES THAT ALLOW OUTSIDE CATERING
PERFECT FOR CLIENTS WITH PARTICULAR CATERING & CULTURAL NEEDS
1. THE COLUMNS BANQUET FACILITY
A historic venue in St. Charles with elegant columns and Southern charm. Multiple event spaces and outdoor ceremony sites. Budget-friendly and flexible. Great for couples wanting classic elegance with vendor freedom.
Overview
- City: St. Charles, MO
- Max capacity: 225 guests seated
- Allows outside catering
- Indoor and outdoor venues available
What couples love:
- A historic venue in St. Charles with elegant columns
- Outside catering allowed
- Southern charm with multiple event spaces and outdoor ceremony sites
- Budget-friendly and flexible
- Great for couples wanting classic elegance with vendor freedom
2. THE HEIGHTS
A historic venue in Columbia, IL with stunning Mississippi River views. Elegant ballroom and outdoor terrace. Affordable with total vendor control. Perfect for couples wanting river views with catering freedom.
Overview
- City: Columbia, IL
- Max capacity: 500 guests seated
- Allows outside catering
- Indoor and outdoor venues available
What couples love:
- A historic venue with stunning Mississippi River views
- Outside catering allowed
- Elegant ballroom and outdoor terrace
- Affordable with total vendor control
- Perfect for couples wanting river views with catering freedom
3. THE OLD COURTHOUSE
A historic 1860s courthouse in downtown St. Louis with iconic architecture. Grand rotunda and elegant courtrooms. City-managed and affordable. Perfect for couples wanting St. Louis history with vendor flexibility.
Overview
- City: St. Louis, MO
- Max capacity: 200 guests seated
- Allows outside catering
- Indoor venue only
What couples love:
- A historic 1860s courthouse in downtown St. Louis
- Outside catering allowed
- Grand rotunda and elegant courtrooms with iconic architecture
- City-managed and affordable
- Perfect for couples wanting St. Louis history with vendor flexibility
4. GRANT'S FARM
A historic estate and wildlife preserve with unique animal encounters. Multiple outdoor ceremony and reception sites. Truly one-of-a-kind St. Louis venue. Great for couples wanting something totally different.
Overview
- City: St. Louis, MO
- Max capacity: 500 guests seated
- Allows outside catering through approved vendors
- Outdoor venue with covered areas
What couples love:
- A historic estate and wildlife preserve
- Outside catering allowed through approved vendors
- Unique animal encounters and multiple outdoor sites
- Truly one-of-a-kind St. Louis venue
- Great for couples wanting something totally different
5. THE WINDOWS ON WASHINGTON
An industrial loft space in downtown St. Louis with exposed brick and urban views. Blank canvas for creative couples. Budget-friendly and totally customizable. Perfect for couples wanting vendor control with downtown character.
Overview
- City: St. Louis, MO
- Max capacity: 400 guests seated
- Allows outside catering
- Indoor venue only
What couples love:
- An industrial loft space in downtown St. Louis
- Outside catering allowed
- Exposed brick and urban views
- Budget-friendly and totally customizable
- Perfect for couples wanting vendor control with downtown character
This venue list only scratches the surface on amazing venues in the area.
We have access to dozens of venues in the area, and when you book the Wedded Details Full Wedding Planning package, we can send you a custom venue list to choose from that meets your specific wedding needs in as short as 5 business days!
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