We were a "COVID Couple" that had originally planned to get married in May with 100+ guests, but…read morewhen quarantine rolled around, we made the difficult decision to move our date to September and cut our guest list to below 50. Through the whole process, Orlando's was right there with us with compassion, love, and understanding. They bent their own rules by doing away with their standard minimum guest count, still honored the per person price, gave us a partial refund and credit towards goods and services for the big day. This was totally above and beyond what we would have expected for any business in an industry hit extremely hard by the pandemic, they took the loss in fairness to us and that right there tells you the integrity of the business in extremely tough times. If that was how the story ended, that would be enough to give a 5 star review. But the wedding weekend absolutely blew us away and far exceeded our expectations. We booked out the majority of the rooms at the Lodge at Grant's Trail (owned by Orlando's), hosted our rehearsal dinner at the lodge, and had our reception at Orlando's. I would recommend this trifecta for any couple looking for a great place to host the wedding weekend. The lodge is a perfect Airbnb feel, with the privacy and convenience of a hotel room (having private bathrooms is nice). We had the entire lodge to ourselves that weekend which allowed us to have a central location for all of our family and friends to hang out before and after the official start times of our weekend events. The Mary Lincoln and Abe Lincoln room were perfect for bride/groom separated sleeping the night before and big suite on wedding night. The included breakfast is cooked to order and served as if you were at a restaurant. The venue space worked perfectly for a rehearsal dinner and allowed everyone to safely walk to their rooms after the party instead of having to drive. The lodge is a MUST add-on to the wedding weekend when booking at Orlando's. Did I mention it's walking distance to Orlando's event center?? Huge plus. Our reception was at Orlando's event center and it was everything we had hoped for and more. First of all, the room itself was beautifully decorated and was the perfect amount of space. They have three separate rooms in the event center, separated by air walls, which to be honest was a big concern for me going into it. I thought you might be able to hear everything going on the next room over, but never heard anything from the other rooms the whole night. The prices are a great value compared to everywhere else we looked (and we looked at a lot of places). Finally and most importantly, the staff there was incredible and put the icing on the cake of a perfect weekend. We ended up having Sam Orlando Jr. as our wedding coordinator and his customer service was EXCELLENT. Always willing to work with us and always went above and beyond to make us feel special and to ensure we had the most perfect weekend. From the top down, everyone on the staff was personable, friendly, attentive, and willing to go the extra mile to make sure we felt special. Carol was a crowd favorite and Timmie the bartender even sent us a handwritten note after we got home from our honeymoon. The staff and the service are the reasons we will be returning to Orlando's for future gatherings and parties and why we would recommend anyone to book with Orlando's for their wedding weekend.

We had our local wedding reception at Orlando's in Maryland Heights and Laurie Orlando was truly a…read morejoy to work with! She was so kind, accommodating, and generous with us throughout the whole process! The evening turned out absolutely beautiful, the food was delicious, and every detail was orchestrated perfectly. The staff is amazing and everyone was so kind and helpful! We couldn't have asked for a better experience, and we're so grateful for Laurie and her team! Highly recommend!

Heather has planned many events for me over the years and I am in awe every single time. Her…read moreattention to detail is exceptional and not a single detail goes unmissed. She is without a doubt the best in her profession! Phenomenal to work with!

Heather with Oh So Perfectly Posh Design absolutely exceeded every expectation for my daughter's…read more8th birthday party! We did a Barbie theme, and she brought it to life in the most magical, over-the-top, perfectly pink way. Every detail was intentional -- from the décor to the setup to the little touches that made it feel custom and personal. It wasn't just "decorated"... it was an experience. My daughter felt like a real-life Barbie, and seeing her face light up made everything worth it. Heather is professional, creative, organized, and truly cares about making your vision come to life. She took my ideas and elevated them beyond anything I imagined. Guests are still talking about how beautiful everything was! If you want a stress-free event that looks like it belongs on Pinterest (but better), book her. You won't regret it.

Had a great experience with Phoenix Structures. Professional, friendly, reliable, and cost…read moreefficient.

From the owner: Phoenix Structures LLC is St. Louis’s trusted provider of high quality tent and engineered…read morestructure rentals for weddings, private events, corporate functions, construction sites, and emergency response projects. Whether you need a stunning clearspan tent for your big day or a rugged, weather resistant structure for a job site, Phoenix delivers with precision, professionalism, and a personal touch. What sets Phoenix apart? It’s not just the gear, it’s the people. With decades of industry experience, a sharp eye for detail, and an old-school work ethic, their team takes pride in getting every job done right the first time. From initial consultation to teardown, they’re on time, on point, and easy to work with. Serving the greater St. Louis area and beyond, Phoenix Structures is fully equipped to handle everything from intimate backyard parties to large scale industrial setups. If you want reliability, quality, and a team that treats your event or project like their own, you’ve found your crew.

Greg was outstanding from the onset. He was committed to honoring my dad and helping us with his…read morememorial services....exceptionally empathetic and willing to sacrifice for our situation. Consider him HIGHLY recommended by us!

This company's owners are simply the best. Although their schedule was booked up for the day, Greg…read morekept working at it just to accommodate me at the last minute. The Homegoing Celebration of my dearest Uncle, Patrick Clark, ran well over the time that we thought it would. Greg and Rene had another appt they had to get to over 30 minutes away. We were very late but they waited for us. Arriving around 5 minutes before 2pm, his cut off time, I wasn't sure what would happen. Instead of leaving, they had prepared the birds to remain with me, allowing us to perform the ceremony. We were just gonna "wing it" and try to do what we saw on other videos on his web page and on YouTube. Luckily, one of the pastors had experience performing it and it went really well! Professional, courteous, determined, and accommodating to say the least is how I'd describe Mr. Greg & Rene Bruckerhoff.