The 20 Best St. Louis Wedding Venues
From intimate spaces to the perfect place for you and everyone you know to party, we’ve curated 20 of the best wedding venues.
Over the years we have worked with the best wedding vendors in St. Louis and these 20 venues have been our favorites. When curating this list, we considered not only looks, but client experience. If you would like to see more of each space, we have galleries available for viewing linked in the venue descriptions below.
- Zach and Rosalie Marion
St. Louis Wedding Photographers
HERE WE GO!
The Art Museum has an endless supply of portrait locations!
The most iconic wedding venue in St. Louis. With multiple areas for your ceremony, cocktail hour, and after party, the SLAM quickly shot to the top of our list after photographing a wedding there. Dancing to lowlight among the works of some of the greatest artists of all time, toasting under the skylit ceilings, and having the museum to yourself after hours is a magical experience that we think can’t be topped.
Cocktail Hour at the back entrance
The best styled event space in St. Louis! Weddings at Wild Carrot are always leave us feeling like we have the coolest couples ever. Exposed brick, high ceilings, MCM furniture and plenty of variety for ceremony + reception + portraits. There are two getting ready spaces, two ceremony locations, and no two weddings ever feel the same when we photograph at Wild Carrot because they are constantly curating the spaces with new furniture and decor.
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A former Artists Guild, Boo Cat Club has three spaces for your ceremony and three bar spaces. It’s in our top three for a reason! A getting ready space, a natural lit ceremony space, “The Catacombs” downstairs is the perfect spot for the candlelit ceremony or dinner of your dreams, three bars, and a dance hall styled room complete with stage for your live band. It is just a 3 minute drive from Forest Park.
Candle lit dinner in the Catacombs at Boo Cat Club
Its the perfect venue for flashy snapshots!
The private home of locals Jeannie and Jim Lalumondiere, this wedding venue continues to rank in our top 10 wedding venues year after year. I don’t think there is a wedding venue that embodies the feel of a backyard wedding but can accommodate 150 people in the way that this St. Louis Wedding Venue can. The “Birdcage” ceremony area hanging over the river (You won’t believe the wisteria that blooms around the ironwork), screened in and outdoor patios, river views for food service, a grove, and a bridge that is accessible to all of your guests. Your friends and family will love exploring the grounds of this lush outdoor venue.
The Piper Palm House is housed within a historic conservatory dating back to the late 1800s. The venue offers both indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception spaces, allowing couples to tailor their wedding to their preferences and the season. One of the standout amenities of the Piper Palm House is its private getting ready space located within a historic home in Tower Grove Park. This charming and intimate setting offers a secluded oasis for the wedding party to prepare and relax before the ceremony. It has the best wallpaper for portraits. (A silly note maybe, but we really love to work with a variety of textures in our photography and this space allows us to play that up.)
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The Botanical Gardens boast 79 acres of meticulously maintained gardens, including rose gardens, Japanese gardens, and English Woodland gardens. These picturesque landscapes provide countless opportunities for breathtaking outdoor ceremonies and stunning wedding photos. Whether you envision an intimate gathering or a grand affair, the Botanical Gardens offer a variety of indoor and outdoor venues to suit your preferences. From elegant pavilions and charming courtyards to spacious event spaces, you can choose the perfect setting that reflects your unique style and vision.
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Getting married at Olive + Oak in St. Louis, Missouri, means enjoying a stylish distillery setting and delicious food. Picture a refined yet industrial-chic ambiance set within a distillery. It exudes modern elegance while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere What truly sets Olive + Oak apart is its culinary excellence. The innovative dishes they serve are not only delicious but also cater to diverse tastes and dietary preferences. Furthermore, they offer customizable menus, ensuring that your wedding meal reflects your unique style and preferences. (If you’ve seen the movie “The Menu”, you’ll appreciate that they serve the best burger I’ve ever had in my life. Don’t forget to try it!)
Click here to see our favorite Oak + Olive wedding
Our favorite venue for a smaller guest list! Just two miles from Tower Grove Park in South City, St Louis, a.casa is a private event space designed for intimate gatherings. We’ve taken some of our favorite candid photos at this location. It’s cozy size means we get to be right in the middle of everything and we love that. The staff is also so great!
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An art deco gem surrounded by natural beauty in Forest Park, The Jewel Box architecture doesn’t need us to write a description. Its romantic glass stature speaks for itself. Gorgeous greenhouse, ponds filled with lush plants and flowers. The tulips in the springtime? If you don’t book this St. Louis wedding venue, at least visit and plan a sunset picnic on Art Hill. It’s the best date.
Minimalist and artsy, with indoor and outdoor spaces perfect for modern couples. The perfect venue for couples who love the arts. There are two main areas to have your ceremony: the performance space that seats 250 and the outdoor courtyard that seats 150.
A former llama farm! This venue works as a multifunctional property producing organic produce for their community and growing wedding flowers on site. We love this property so much. It’s the only barn-style wedding venue you’ll see on this list because we don’t believe any can compete with it.
We love a venue with two floors. Located in the grove, The Dogwood features floor to ceiling windows, a grand spiral staircase, a stylish getting ready suite, two areas large enough for up to 250 people and an outdoor terrace to stop it off!
Verde on Cherokee
Intimate and artistic, ideal for elopements, vow renewals, and micro weddings. An adorable feature is that it is located in Cherokee’s Antique Row.
We have a wedding here this year and are looking forward to adding our favorite images here.
If you have a special place in your heart for old dance halls, the Franklin is going to be high on your list of potential wedding venues. Located in Soulard, the Franklin features old wooden floors, beautiful natural lighting, a getting-ready space, and a stage complete with classic vermillion velvet curtains. It’s large enough for 300 guests, so if you feel like inviting 300 people, The Franklin can seat and feed them with style.
Bright and airy, located in downtown St. Louis, offering floor-to-ceiling windows and neutral tones for a dreamy ambiance. We love this venue because it feels so customizable. Because it is so minimalist, all of your design choices are going to be the star of the show. Imagine the floral installations that could happen here! 250 guests fit easily in this space.
Third Degree Glass Factory
The third art gallery on our list, but we couldn’t leave it out! Imagine your guests being able to witness the glassblowing process firsthand during your wedding. The factory offers live demonstrations, adding an interactive element Third Degree Glass Factory offers a magical setting where creativity meets romance, making it the perfect choice for couples looking to celebrate their love in a truly unforgettable way.
Union Station offers diverse set of spaces to utilize for every part of your wedding day. This is the venue for couples searching for the quintessential St. Louis wedding day. It is an historic building in the heart of downtown with a massive hotel attached. From the Grand Hall to the Midway, Union Station is easily the largest indoor venue on our list. We haven’t even gotten to the amount of details and architectural designs spread all about the building. A dream come true for any couple looking to maximize wedding day portraits.
This hall would make a great space for a small guest list ceremony.
This is the Luxury venue on the list. Historic and located in midtown, this St. Louis landmark is the most glamorous place on our list. Every space in the venue is an example of true class, especially the massive ballroom with its original terrazzo dance floor. The Coronado is the wedding venue we recommend for couples wanting to celebrate in style while hosting a large gathering of wedding guests.
Set against rolling hills and lush landscapes, this venue offers a picturesque setting for outdoor ceremonies. What do you get when wedding professionals go into the wedding venue business? You get the best lighting scenarios, venue layout, and perfect location. If you need it for your wedding day to run smoothly, they’ve already thought of it.
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Silver Oaks Chateau
Located in Pacific, Silver Oaks Chateau is the closest thing to a California Wine Country wedding you’ll find in the St. Louis Area while also harkening to a Tuscan villa. Get some country air and celebrate out on the lawn at this beautiful and cozy venue.
