Area Venues
St. Louis Area Catering Venues
Orlando’s is proud to cater to the most unique venues in and around the St. Louis area. Orlando’s specializes in offering innovative and non-traditional settings for your special event. Here is a list of some of these unique venues, with links to their respective websites where available!
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Kemp Auto Museum
106955 Chesterfield Airport Road
Chesterfield, MO 63005
636-537-1718
Whatever your vision, the Kemp Auto Museum’s 17,000 square-foot gallery offers a simply amazing atmosphere in which to host the event of your dreams. Accommodating up to 800 guests for a seated dinner, the automobiles in the main gallery can be arranged to reflect the design of your celebration. For more intimate gatherings of less than 100, portions of the gallery may be sectioned off so that the guests may still appreciate the collection. The fully equipped gallery can accommodate all of your event’s technological needs as well, including integrated audio and video.
In addition to the main gallery space, the Kemp Auto Museum offers ancillary spaces for the breakout meetings, gathering rooms, or the perfect location for newlyweds to steal a moment alone before joining friends and family.
Create something truly spectacular at the Kemp Auto Museum. No matter the size of your event or reason for celebration, the unique and flexible settings can be arranged to match your vision.
Saint Louis Science Center/Planetarium
5050 Oakland Ave
St. Louis, MO 63110
For a unique corporate event, Bar/Bat mitzvah, wedding or any other private event, the Saint Louis Science Center is the place to be. Your guests can enjoy more than 700 hands-on exhibits, innovative live science presentations, the OMNIMAX Theater, Boeing Space Station and more! The Science Center is a dramatic three-building, world-class facility with a total of 260,000 square feet, making it one of the largest science centers in the world.
The buildings sit on opposite sides of Highway 40 and are connected by a unique lighted bridge and underground flight gallery. Events can be held “under the stars” in the James S. McDonnell Planetarium or literally over the highway as guests enjoy dinner on the Bridge spanning Highway 40.
Gala Event Center
42 Prairie Dell Plaza Dr
Union, MO 63084-4337
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Located in Union, Missouri, the heart of Franklin County. Union has a rich cultural history just 30 minutes from West St. Louis County. You will experience a delightful atmosphere around a large fireplace set in the spacious lobby. The landscaped Garden Courtyard offers a beautiful fountain and bell tour as accents to this beautiful outdoor space, perfect for cocktail and hors d’oeuvres before dinner or an elegant setting for a wedding ceremony.
The Grand Prairie ballroom offers an elegant atmosphere for any special occasion. The ballroom is perfect for wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, and bridal showers. Corporate guests enjoy all the electronic amenities and internet connections that will make meetings a success. The Cedarwalk and Oakbriar rooms seat up to 150 guests each. The Grand Prairie Ballroom will seat up to 500 attendees comfortably.
Purser Center at Logan College
1851 Schoettler Road
St. Louis MO 63107
This beautiful contemporary setting posts 9,800 square feet flooded with natural light with dramatic floor to ceiling windows. This magnificent room with its elegant chandeliers and terrazzo floor seats up to 500 guests. Built in bars and catering kitchen allow your caterer to provide you with efficient service. The wonderful view of the outside Gateway Plaza is highlighted by the majestic fountain dramatically lit for evening events. This venue is perfect for conference lunches, banquets, wedding receptions, and cocktail parties. The adjoining theatre makes it especially advantageous for events requiring a theatrical, ceremonial or musical presentation. The Gateway Plaza offers an elegant setting as an outside component to your event.
The City Museum
701 N. 15th Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
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Visiting the City Museum is an experience! It is a magical world forged of recycled, recovered and reshaped treasures. In addition to housing some of the most captivating interactive art, City Museum is one of the most unique places to have a party, corporate function, or reception. The City Museum offers it’s lower floor and mezzanine, Architectural Hall or Vault Room for your next event!
Neo on Locust
2801 Locust Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63109
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Once the home of the Mississippi Valley Motor Company in the 1920’s and 30’s Neon on Locust is now a hot indoor/outdoor venue for private special events. This unique facility boasts a rooftop garden terrace with panoramic views of the St. Louis skyline, a first floor space with 20’ ceilings and dramatic floor to ceiling windows and a fourth floor multi-windowed space for over 600 guests with views of downtown St. Louis and the Gateway Arch.
The Muny
Forest Park
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For more than 90 years, The Muny has been one of St. Louis’ most cherished settings for great performances. And now, its unique pavilions, halls, studios and patios are available for your important event. Create a singular sensation when you reserve one of The Muny’s modern and flexible spaces. They’re distinctive, they’re dramatic, and they’ll help you create an event as distinguished as The Muny itself.
The Foundry Art Centre
520 North Main Center
St. Charles, MO 63301
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Located alongside the Missouri River and Katy Trail in downtown St. Charles, the Foundry Art Centre is a place where artists can work, sell and exhibit their work. The beautifully redesigned interior of the old Foundry, where railroad cars were once produced, is a new cultural center for the St. Charles/St. Louis area featuring national, international and regional art. Add flowers, music and our delicious food and the Foundry becomes a picturesque backdrop for your special event. Punctuate with art for a special evening everyone will remember.
World’s Fair Pavilion
5595 Grand Drive
St. Louis, MO 63112
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Sitting high atop Government Hill, the World’s Fair Pavilion commands a dramatic view of Forest Park. This magnificent open air shelter has been one of the park’s most popular and impressive attractions since it was built in 1909 with proceeds left over from the 1904 World’s Fair. In 1998, Forest Park Forever renovated the Pavilion. The Pavilion provides a picturesque setting for company picnics, private receptions, benefits, special events or parties. The covered floor area of the open air pavilion can easily seat approximately 500 people.
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This St. Louis Landmark is on the National Register of Historic Places. This charming Art Deco designed green house is available for special events. It’s majestic 50 feet high ceiling makes for an elegant setting for any event. Permanent floral installations are enhanced on a seasonal basis with flowing plants from the City’s green houses. The Jewel Box can seat up to 160 for a seated dinner or 250 for a cocktail reception.
The Mahler Ballroom
4915 Washington Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63108
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Designed by Theodore Link and built in 1907 as a ballroom and a residence for the Jacob Mahler Family. This elegant Victorian style building has many of the original features preserved, including a 24′ height ceiling with an ornate balcony surrounding all sides. The rock maple floor is wonderful for dancing and 17 Austrian crystal chandeliers illuminate the room. The 4000 square foot facility seats up to 300 guests for a seated event (including balcony seating).
Soulard Preservation Hall
Attn: Nancy Novack
1921 South Ninth Street
St. Louis MO 63104
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Since the 1890’s, the building that currently houses Preservation Hall, has served as a meeting hall, a school, and theater. The renovation of Soulard Preservation Hall, reconnects this important building to its’ historic surroundings in the Soulard neighborhood. With its beautiful hard wood floors and exposed brick Soulard Preservation Hall can accommodate small meetings of 10 to large seated dinners for 200 and theatre seating for up to 350.
The Carousel House in Faust Park
Faust Park
15185 Olive Street Road
Chesterfield, MO 63017
The St. Louis Carousel, with its more than 60 hand carved horses and deer, was built in 1920 by the Dentzel Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Originally located at the Forest Park Highlands on Oakland Avenue, St. Louis County and the Faust Cultural Heritage Foundation restored the Carousel in 1987, and placed it in a climate controlled facility to insure its preservation. Its current home includes space for special events. How much fun is it to include a fully functioning Carousel at your special event!
The Roberts Orpheum Theater
416 North 9th Street
St. Louis, MO 63101
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The Roberts Orpheum Theater (formerly The Historic American Theater) is a first class venue for concerts and performing arts, as well as for private events of all kinds. The Theater provides a dramatic flair that sets your event apart from all others. This first class facility has been entirely renovated and completely outfitted with quality furnishings and top of the line equipment. The new lobby, restrooms, bar areas, and auditorium offer elegant style to complement any event.
The Orchestra level of the auditorium has three tiered sections that can accommodate:
. up to 300 people for a seated dinner;
. up to 500 people seated theater style
. up to 1,000 people standing.
Additionally, the stage (40 feet wide by 30 feet deep) can be used for seating guests, buffet or bar areas, a bandstand, dancing, etc., offering extra space to utilize.
Casa Loma Ballroom
3354 Iowa Street
St. Louis, MO 63118
Built in the 1920′s this unique ballroom brings back the days of the Big Bands. It has one of the largest true wood dance floors still available in St. Louis, along with a dramatic 2nd story balcony. This nostalgic facility seats events of up to 1000 guests.
Third Degree Glass Factory
5200 Delmar Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63108
Located in the heart of St. Louis is a community access glassblowing studio. The Third Degree offers its facility for special events in which guests can witness glass blowing and even participate in creating works of art themselves. Seating up to 300 guests for events.
The Sheldon Concert Hall
3648 Washington Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63108
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The Sheldon was designed by the noted 1904 World’s Fair Architect Louis Spiering. Experience the elegance of a bygone era. Enjoy historic grandeur combined with contemporary event planning and personalized execution. The Sheldon has reigned among the city’s finest special event facilities since 1912. Overlooking the city’s Central West End, The Sheldon Ballroom features golden hardwood flooring, a full stage and dramatic beamed ceilings with large skylights. This intimate setting accommodates 250 for dinner or more than 300 for cocktail receptions.
Mount Pleasant Winery
5634 High Street
Augusta, MO 63332
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Mount Pleasant Winery is located in the heart of the Augusta Appellation wine district and is the oldest operating winery in Augusta…the first in the United States. Mount Pleasant Winery offers several private areas and rooms to host an event your guests will always remember. Mount Pleasant Winery offers their guests a wonderful wine country experience with a beautiful view and excellent selection of wine. Perfect for private parties, weddings and receptions, it is also an inspiring location for business meetings, retreats and seminars. Their various event areas can accommodate parties of 40 to 300 guests.
The Thaxton
1009 Olive Street
St. Louis, MO 63101
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The Thaxton is an exquisitely restored Art Deco building combining the excitement of the main floor depicting Tamara De Lempicka cubistic paintings and Vargas prints with a speakeasy Art Deco bar in the lower level. You will have the opportunity to hold your event on the first floor, mezzanine, and lower level for a very unique gathering. This area is a sparkling jewel that is sure to please everyone. This venue can accommodate parties of 125 to 385 on up to three floors.
The Moto Museum
3441 Olive Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63103
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Host your next event amidst 100 rare and vintage motorcycles collected obtained from over 20 countries around the globe and covering almost 100 years! The museum consists of 6 galleries, each representing a different region of the world. Their ballroom can seat up to 300 guests and is something to behold…it is sure to be a location your guests will talk about for a long time.
Cardinal Rigali Center
20 Archbishop May Dr
St. Louis, MO 63119
(314) 792-7000
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Nestled among beautiful mature trees in Shrewsbury just off Laclede Station Road is the historic former Kenrick Seminary. On the lower level of this beautiful building is the Fleur delis room of the Cardinal Rigali Center. This room which will accommodate up to 300 guests for a seated dinner was recently renovated and has all the charm of a beautiful hotel ballroom. With beautiful terrazzo floors, stained glass windows and high ceilings this facility will be an ideal location for your next special event. Facility offers round tables and padded banquet chairs.
The Old Courthouse
11 North 4th Street
St. Louis, MO 63102
The Old Courthouse was built in the early 1800s and served as both judicial and civil offices until 1930. The majestic rotunda, located at the center of the Old Courthouse, was restored from 1981 through 1986 and is a beautiful place for a private event. The rotunda and second-level balcony are suitable for 100 guests for a sit-down dinner and 200 guests for a stand-up reception.
Rialto Ballroom
3547 Olive (near Grand Avenue)
St. Louis MO 63103
In the heart of the historic Grand Center Entertainment district the Centene Center for the Arts building is the home of the glamorous Rialto Ballroom. This enchanted ballroom makes for a unique venue for special events, with its glass atrium and roof top deck that over looks downtown St. Louis. This nostalgic building was originally constructed in the 1880’s as a Ballet Academy for young girls. With it’s new millennium touches this magnificent ballroom will accommodate seated dinners for up to 300 guests and standup cocktail receptions for as many as 500.
Grandel Theatre
634 North Grand
St. Louis, MO 63103
Built as a limestone Congregational Church in the Romanesque revival style in 1884, the Theatre was renovated in 1992. It is located in the Grand Center arts, entertainment and education district of St. Louis. Its main spaces include a 470 seat (320 on the orchestra level; 150 in the balcony) theatre auditorium, the Grand Hall and large lobby area. The 26-foot vaulted ceiling and 12-foot arched leaded glass window make the Grand Hall beautiful day or evening. It can accommodate approximately 150 for a seated meal or 225 for a reception. The lobby will hold up to 180 people for a reception and 80-100 for a sit down event.
The Magic House
516 S. Kirkwood Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63122
The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum, is a fun and innovative place that is sure to make your wedding reception a magical one. They can accommodate parties with their 25,000 square foot facility. The Special Events room will accommodate up to 180 people for a sit-down dinner, and around 600 guests can enjoy the Special Events room, exhibit areas and beautiful Victorian Garden. The Magic House offers a creative, unique environment for family reunions, casual parties, elegant sit-down dinners, school family nights, bar/bat mitzvahs and corporate functions.
Gateway Arch
Jefferson National Expansion Memorial
St. Louis Riverfront
707 North First Street
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Located on the historic St. Louis Riverfront stands the Gateway Arch, an engineering marvel that towers 630 feet in the sky over downtown St. Louis and the Mighty Mississippi River. As a symbol of the Gateway to Westward Expansion the gateway Arch is part of our National Parks System. The Arch may be rented as an event venue with a special use permit. The area under the Arch has a museum, gift shop and a fountain in the middle. This unique venue holds approximately 850 people for a stand-up reception and 300 for a sit-down reception with a band, a dance floor and a bar. Tram rides to the top of the Arch are available at an additional charge.
The Lodge at Grant’s Trail
4398 Hoffmeister (Hwy. 55 at Union East Outer Road)
St. Louis, MO 63125
Situated on Grant’s Trail, a biking and walking recreational trail is the magnificent Lodge at Grant’s Trail. Completed in 2000, the Lodge offers a rustic mountain lodge atmosphere while providing elegance in dining which is simply outstanding. The lodge also boasts 8 themed bedrooms all with private baths and fireplaces. Simply one of the most unique new event venues to come to St. Louis. The lodge accommodates approximately 75 people sit-down style (or 110 utilizing the new “Garden” room) and 150 for a cocktail reception with larger groups possible using the beautiful patio and back yard area.
St. Louis City Hall Rotunda
1200 Market Street
St. Louis, MO 63103
This architectural masterpiece features a white marble rotunda, about 100 feet square, with a colored glass skylight above and a marble grand staircase opposite the main entrance. Built in 1896 this government center offers the magnificent rotunda to St. Louis citizens for special events during its off hours.
The Cosmopolitan
1112 Olive St.
St. Louis, MO 63102
Saint Margaret Mary
4900 Ringer Road
St. Louis, MO 63129
Phone: 314.487.2522 ext. 211
Fax: 314.487.4475
Saint Margaret Mary is an established member of the Archdioceses whose parish is beautifully situated off of Ringer Road in South County. In its development they have added a wonderful ballroom that has an entity of its own. With a fresh décor, beautiful window treatments, a great built in bar and dance floor it is a perfect setting for any celebration. The facility has the capacity to seat up to 400 guests.
RiverChase of Fenton
990 Horan
Fenton, MO 63026
The City of Fenton, located between Highway 270 and Six Flags over Mid-America on Interstate 44, boasts one of the finest recreational facilities in the St. Louis area. Riverchase of Fenton has an Olympic size competition swimming pool, an outdoor water park, an indoor water park with lap pool, indoor running track, weight training facility, indoor basketball and volleyball courts and approximately 4000 square feet of meeting and banquet space. The gymnasium can also be used for large events and can seat 700 to 1000 people.
The Heights
8001 Dale Ave.
Richmond Heights, MO 63117
St. Louis County Parks & Recreation
http://www.stlouisco.com/parks/
