Looking for a hidden gem to host your wedding or reception? These options accommodate small to midsize weddings. As with most venues, wedding parties should plan to book at least a year or so in advance, especially for a ceremony scheduled for peak wedding season.
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With sweeping staircases, grand pillars, stained glass windows, and high vaulted ceilings, this Spanish Mission Revival building was designed by architect Tom Barnett in 1920. Newly reopened after a $4 million renovation, Barnett House hosts weddings, rehearsal dinners, receptions, and more. The ornate space accommodates 160 to 335 people, depending on whether the event has a buffet, seats, or a dance floor. 3207 Washington, 844-462-2763.
Opened in 2015, Silver Oaks hosts intimate weddings with rustic charm. The Grand Hall seats up to 275 guests, and the 28-acre estate has plenty of green space. After a ceremony outside, enjoy cocktails on the patio and a reception in the grand hall. Wedding packages run the gamut from a Sunday brunch to a 12-hour rental on a Friday or Saturday. 1168 Highway 100, Pacific, 314-280-8890.
A onetime tavern, Oliva offers a gorgeous Mediterranean setting—complete with a pergola-covered courtyard, stone water features, and terrazzo floors—in St. Louis’ iconic Italian neighborhood. The space is an atmospheric venue for smaller events, with a capacity of 120 for a cocktail reception or 100 for a seated dinner. For an extra treat, select Italian-themed menus created specifically for the venue. 4915 Daggett, 314-961-7588.
The venue—comprising the stone McClay house (built in the early 1800s) and the forthcoming hammerbeam-roofed Sycamore Hall—sits on a 10-acre plot that’s home to two of the oldest sycamore trees in the state. It will provide flexible spaces for ceremonies, cocktails, and receptions. The venue just started hosting weddings (Sycamore Hall was still under construction at press time), but it’s already booking a year out for prime wedding season. 4401 McClay, 636-317-1222.
