I recently attended a friend wedding here. This was my first time being inside this place despite…read morewalking around forest park and this place so many times. This place was decorated very nice. The staff were nice. There was quite a few people that come here for the pictures of prom and so on during this time of the year.

I see why the jewel box is a premier wedding location. Although outside was dead due to winter,…read moreinside the greenhouse was still beautiful. The staff does such as wonderful job of maintaining the plants present. It is a great location for a free nature themed photo opp. It is free to enter before noon but otherwise you pay $1 to enter.

TL:DR - Just do it. Ruth and Mike are amazing. The venue is gorgeous and the value is unbeatable…read more I cannot say enough positive things about Ruth/Mike and their venue. At literally 25% of the costs of the other venue we were looking at, you CANNOT do better than Ruth and Stone House. Not only do you get a great venue and day of coordinator in Ruth, you also get a DJ and a treasure trove of items to use on your big day like lanterns and garlands. Using her items vs. buying your own, helps alleviate some of the issues with finding homes for 50 black lanterns later. The venue itself is ABSOLUTELY gorgeous. Its great high ceilings and woodwork will make for a super unique venue that will make your day unforgettable. I cannot tell you how many people have told us how beautiful the venue was afterwards. We had a few special things we wanted to do for our guests like putting hand written name cards out at their seats and play a few jokes on our friends. We had asked volunteers to come help us do all of this, but Ruth and her staff was already on top of it and took care of everything and beyond. Ruth even helped our jokes by writing some Chinese on our seating chart. Ruth was super communicative throughout the entire process, making herself available both via email and texts, never taking longer than 24 hours to respond. We had our ceremony inside and her staff was able to flip the interior in no time, making the transition from ceremony to reception seamless. We literally cannot sing her praises enough.

Stone House Of St. Charles This place isn't worth it. Don't…read moreget me wrong the place is unquestionably beautiful. However, the owner Ruth overshadows that with her rudeness, condescension, pushiness, and interference. Stone House isn't cheap so you would think you would be able to have your wedding the way you want it. Not with Ruth around. A wedding day should be about the bride and groom. If you want it that way do not use Stone House. There are lots of venues that are just as pretty that don't come with an owner who is overbearing and tries to force you do what she think you should want vs what you as a couple actually want. My husband and I got married there a few weeks ago and I hardly know where to start so I'll go in order. First, you can only used one of her caterers and of the five only one will respond so it's not a stretch to figure out that they are friends. The food was so-so and the carterer was easy to work with so I can make my piece with that. Second, the bar BOOZE BROTHERS. You are required to use them and they are impossible to work with because of their lack of communication. I would be hazard to guess that the only reason they are in business is because of Stone House. Nobody would book them otherwise. Ruth's son runs Booze Brothers. The only way to reach them is to email mommy and after she or her husband reaches out to them, they will respond to an email. There was a required meeting with Ruth a few weeks before the wedding. I knew then that we were going to have a problem. She'd ask a question and before I could finish a sentence she'd interrupt and keep talking. I tried to tell her what we wanted and how we wanted things set-up and not only did she keep interrupting she argued with me that what we wanted wasn't a good idea. Just for context part of what I do is directing production shows which includes organizing local and national talent. I know how to put on an event. It only took about ten minutes for me to just sit back and let my husband talk. She tried to interrupt him also, but he just kept talking until she eventually, reluctantly agreed we could set up our wedding and reception the way we wanted. Ruth requires rehearsals to be the Thursday before the wedding at her designated time. So, good luck to anyone in your wedding party who is coming in from out of town. When we arrived, I began introducing people and then started from the beginning of the ceremony and intended to go in order until the end. Well, Ruth had no intention of letting that happen. She wanted to start in the middle and then circle around to get back to the beginning. Since our previous meeting, my husband and I had come up with a pretty nice way to honor my parents who had passed which meant it moved where some people sat. So, I was having to go around behind Ruth correcting her as she went. Ruth is a very loud woman and asked me if I wanted her to run the rehearsal or not. I told her I did not that I was perfectly cable of running a rehearsal. I had also told her this when we arrived. Evidently, it was a rhetorical question because she kept talking and directly people the way SHE wanted them to be. I was frustrated and tired of arguing with her so I sat down and watched with some amusement about the ludicrously as she stumbled through the most unorganized and confusing rehearsal, I had ever seen in almost 40 years. What resulted was a group 12 people leaving rehearsal without a clue as to what they were doing. So, I had to conduct 12 individual rehearsals on Friday and Saturday before my wedding started. Ruth also said they she would be running things the day of the wedding and her "team" would be giving instructions and orders. I put my foot down there and told her there would be no one ordering anyone around. The person running the wedding would by our DJ. As far as the DJ, it is included in her price. However, Ruth refuses to let you meet with him or her prior to the wedding. I would never agree to let someone in such an important role be selected without a meeting. That, in my opinion, is a recipe for disaster. So, my husband and I spend the money to hire our own DJ and it was money well spent. Despite the fact that Ruth made her life miserable for a week before the wedding and made digs at her the day of, she was professional and made sure that things went according to the plan my husband and I laid out. The day of the wedding, I gave my bridesmaids one job. Keep Ruth away from me. Unfortunately, her "team" wasn't much nicer than she was. The day went smoothly because our DJ did take over and my Husband's mother oversaw the set-up. Ruth sent her rules at least four or five times and they are all listed in the contract. We obeyed every rule no matter how small or stupid it was. However, Ruth violated her own contact. Her contract states that Stone House will get, set-up, and repack any items that are brought in exactly as they receive them. I packed every box carefully and labeled them. About 9

The Little Bevo is made for beautiful beginnings…read more Originally built in 1924 by famous beer barons as a private speakeasy, this South City landmark now sets the stage for the sweetest celebrations--like my friend Jenny's wedding! It was the dreamiest backdrop, with ornate woodwork, stained glass, and original iron chandeliers. Jenny's been a friend since 3rd grade, so seeing her say "I do" was extra special. Here's to the happy couple!

We went for the drag brunch and we were impressed with how friendly the entire staff were! The…read moreperformers were all top notch and excelled at their craft. The brunch (including coffee bar and water) was excellent. The made to order omelets were delicious. The bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy, waffles w/ accompaniments, and all sides were so yummy! They have a full bar (including bottomless mimosas) with the friendliest bartender in town! The entire experience was entertaining, friendly and full of laughter! What a great place to celebrate an occasion or just enjoy a Sunday afternoon! Their events vary each week. Check online for ticket and entry requirements.

**May 2025: Weekend Visit**…read more I came here to attend the 2 Rivers Comic Con inaugural convention and really enjoyed this beautiful space. There's ample parking for patrons and the building itself has high ceilings for lots of air circulation. On my visit they had a small stage for the talent to speak about their experiences as well as a separate room for signings/photos. The space is very intimate and while they did not use the 2nd floor for the convention there's room to grow if they did! Overall, a nice space for nerds to gather!

Beautiful venue for a wedding. We came here over the weekend for a wedding and it was all in one…read morearea but they had the tables pushed to the side after the wedding. They pulled him into the center. I think it would be better if they had dividers to hide or disclose the tables to make it more seamless looking They let you explore the gallery during cocktail hour The staff is very pleasant and there were security on site Great location for an event and close to hotels for family and friends

I had the BEST experience at Atelier 1879. The venue is gorgeous--tastefully appointed with…read morethoughtful details throughout; the owners, Adisa and Adnan, are true professionals; the pricing is very fair and totally transparent, and it is one price, i.e., no nickel-and-diming for extras. I hosted a surprise party here for my husband's birthday, and it went off without a hitch. Adisa and Adnan answered all my questions quickly in the months leading up to the surprise, and because an event was not planned the night beforehand, they even let me come and drop off beverages for chilling. We had Aya Sofia (Mediterranean restaurant in South STL City) cater the party, and they did a fantastic job of coordinating the drop-off and pick-up of their serving ware, and the food was a hit. We had an open self-service bar, which guests appreciated but did get a bit crowded as a lot of people tend to gather near the huge kitchen counter where the bar is located. The facility does have one step inside, but the Atelier 1879 team has made their facility fully accessible with a portable ramp that fits nicely over the step. Adisa and Adnan have thought of everything! Parking was not an issue for our guests. It's a residential neighborhood and is positioned next door to Yemanja Brasil Restaurant (which is delicious!). All in all, I could not have asked for a better venue and experience.

Our son and daughter in law chose Atelier 1879 for their rehearsal dinner in April. The venue was…read moreperfect for their event. The owners were great to work with and everything was perfect. I highly recommend this beautiful venue for a classy event.

I have been a frequent visitor to New Town for several years. It's a quiet slice of life, with…read moreinteresting buildings, lots of adorable parks, and great places to eat. Check out the New Town web site for all kinds of events - flea markets, fireworks, festivals, kid's events, and lots of entertainment. Since most people in New Town walk all over the place, the parking is always good, even for large events. People are welcoming and friendly. Check out the wine bar, coffee shop, diner and grocery store. Take a walk around the parks, fountains, lake, and other water features. Go to church in the adorable chapel. New Town is family friendly, and just a fun place to visit!

I came here for a wedding last weekend and fell in love with this venue. The town is based on…read moreSeaside, FL, which I absolutely adore. I've been there twice and plan to return asap. For those of you who aren't beach experts like me, Seaside was the site for the movie The Truman Show. While New Town is a bit too cookie-cutter perfect (some people were saying eerie), the Italian-style bridges, the fountained lakes and the stone cutouts for bonfires are nothing less than charming. It happened to be a chilly night so I was glad for the little venue selling hot chocolate and cappuccino. I spotted a diner, sports bar, church and market all within two blocks of each other. There were also two sand volleyball courts, and games continued until midnight. The idea of New Town and others like it is to be able to walk to any place you would need within a square mile. It's sort of like living in a bubble with all the necessities: furniture shops, clothing stores, a spa, recreation, a book store, music store, etc. Quite a beautiful bubble, though, I must admit...

We got married at Wild Carrot in November 2025! We loved this event space, we had a great…read moreexperience working with WC to host our wedding, enjoyed working with staff there and the overall vibe of the venue was everything we wanted!!

Located in the charming Shaw neighborhood of St. Louis, Wild Carrot is an awesome event space with…read morea green space out back, a main level and an upstairs. We just recently attended an event called Cocktails & Croquet and this space was perfect. A little history, this space was formerly the Shaw Theatre, opening in 1915 which once seated about 1100 people for screenings, offering some neighborhood nostalgia. Then the theatre transitioned from a bustling movie spot to a corner store. Now, like described above, it's a beautiful event space.

My niece had her boyfriends 30th Birthday Party here just last week. It was very nice, very…read morefriendly staff, spacious and plenty of parking. We felt comfortable and it was an enjoyable experience.