Top Missouri Gala Venues

• Spaces for 200-300 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Simply Delightful Events by Kay is your local full-service event venue located inside Mid Rivers Mall in St. Peters, Missouri. We strive to ensure quality work with Simply Delightful results. We are passionate about the services we provide, and we value our clients. If you’re looking for an upscale, contemporary event space…this venue is for you! Perfect for: anniversary parties, birthday parties, small weddings, baby showers, bridal showers, business meetings, celebration of life, engagement brunch, private sip-n-paint parties and more. Also, we offer: full service event planning, day of event planning, event coordination, event décor, event staffing, custom backdrops and balloon art. On-site Our Mid Rivers Mall location can accommodate up to 200 guests depending on the event type and/or seating style. Off-site Additionally, we offer services for events that are off-site to accommodate up to 850-1000 guests.

• Spaces for 40-1,200 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 1 Outdoor
• 3 Total Spaces

Set against the backdrop of glittering chandeliers, romantic Juliet balconies, and a dramatic fountain, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis offers the complete wedding experience. The venues at this luxury hotel can host celebrations of all sizes, from an intimate rehearsal dinner in The Wine Room to a lavish reception for 800 guests in The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom. Guided by a team of talented planners, couples can select the perfect venue, decor, and menu for their wedding events.

• Spaces for 8-150 Guests
• 2 Bars
• 7 Hotels
• 7 Total Spaces

The Moonrise Hotel is a space-themed boutique hotel on the world-famous Delmar Loop in St. Louis, Missouri. Its celestial design concept carries through the common areas, guest rooms, and event spaces — from fiber optic star ceilings and LED-lit stairways to dramatic accent walls and custom artwork — creating a distinctive atmosphere for private events and celebrations. The hotel's event portfolio spans seven distinct spaces. The 8th-floor Twilight Room offers an all-season indoor/outdoor experience under a glass solar panel roof, with a fiber optic star-covered ceiling and capacity for up to 120 reception guests. Adjacent is the open-air Rooftop Garden Bar, a 2,300-square-foot solar-powered venue with St. Louis skyline views, available April through October and accommodating up to 150 guests for a full buyout. On the lobby level, the Gemini Room's 1,200 square feet can seat 80 guests banquet-style or hold 125 for a cocktail reception, and divides into two smaller spaces for more intimate gatherings. The Apollo 8 and Apollo 11 rooms offer settings for receptions, dinners, and meetings up to 100 guests, while the Eclipse Lounge provides a semi-private bar setting for receptions of up to 40.

• Spaces for 20-250 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 2 Meeting Spaces

Sunnyhill Adventures is an American Camp Association-accredited outdoor recreation campus in Dittmer, Missouri, operated by Sunnyhill, Inc. The facility hosts over 500 campers each summer through themed programming, and welcomes school groups, corporate teams, nonprofits, religious organizations, and youth groups for day visits and overnight retreats throughout the year. The campus offers a range of indoor and outdoor gathering spaces, including the Old Lodge Board Room and Health & Wellness Conference Room for meetings and workshops, and the Sunburst Cafeteria for group dining and casual events. Outdoor activities — a 42-foot alpine tower, 540-foot tandem zipline, kayaking, catch-and-release fishing, archery, and nature trails — make the facility a natural setting for team-building retreats and celebratory group weekends. Inclusive design and adaptive programming ensure the campus is accessible to participants of all abilities.

• Spaces for 150-2,236 Guests
• 4 Hotels
• 3 Ballrooms
• 4 Total Spaces

Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles is a full-service casino resort situated along the Missouri River in St. Charles, Missouri, with more than 60,000 square feet of event and conference space across two dedicated conference levels. The Discovery Level houses a 22,000-square-foot conference center with traditional and non-traditional spaces, while the newer Brilliance Level — a 40,000-square-foot expansion — centers on the 15,653-square-foot Brilliance Ballroom, which features a built-in stage, LED wall, and production-level audio-visual capabilities. Smaller ballrooms, divisible meeting rooms, and the outdoor Event Lawn — a rooftop space overlooking the Missouri River — round out the options. Combined capacity ranges from breakout-sized gatherings to receptions exceeding 2,000 guests. An on-site sales and events team supports planning from inquiry through execution, and the resort's culinary team provides catering across all event spaces. Hotel accommodations — 400 suites carrying the AAA Four Diamond rating — allow out-of-town guests to remain on property, and the resort's dining, spa, and entertainment offerings extend the experience well beyond the event itself.

• Spaces for 230-300 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Meeting Space

The Wildwood Hotel is the only boutique hotel in Wildwood, Missouri to combine on-site lodging with dedicated conference and event facilities. The property offers more than 8,600 square feet of event space across multiple rooms, anchored by the 5,350-square-foot Wildwood Ballroom, which seats up to 230 guests and can be divided into four smaller room configurations for breakouts or more intimate gatherings. The 2,700-square-foot Augusta Room provides renovated meeting space for mid-sized groups, and additional rooms ranging from 870 to 1,975 square feet accommodate smaller sessions and corporate meetings. The venue works with on-site event coordinators and an in-house executive chef for catering. Audiovisual equipment rental, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, and free surface parking are available throughout the property. With 110 guest rooms on-site, wedding parties and conference attendees can stay directly at the venue.

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Barn
• 1 Farm

Crooked River Farm Weddings sits on a working farm in Lawson, Missouri, northwest of Kansas City, overlooking the Crooked River. Owners Susan and Jerry built the venue's signature barn beginning in 2012 using oak and native lumber — half harvested from their own timber, half sourced from an Amish supplier — giving the structure an authentic rustic character that opened its doors for the first wedding in May 2014. The reception barn accommodates up to 150 guests for dinner and dancing, with three outdoor ceremony locations on the property and an indoor backup option for inclement weather. A separate bridal suite and The Farm Cottage — a climate-controlled one-bedroom space with a three-person beauty bar — are available for wedding-day preparations. Crooked River Farm hosts one wedding per day.

• Spaces for 50-712 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 1 Ballroom
• 4 Total Spaces

The Sheldon Concert Hall and Galleries is a nonprofit historic arts venue in St. Louis's Grand Center Arts District, welcoming guests since 1912. Equal parts concert hall, art gallery, and private event destination, The Sheldon presents more than 350 events annually — spanning music performances, visual art exhibitions, and celebrations from corporate galas to weddings. Four distinct spaces serve a range of gathering sizes and formats. The 712-seat Concert Hall features two levels of curved wood theatre seating with unrestricted views and is recognized for its acoustics. The Ballroom accommodates up to 250 for seated dinners or 350 for standing receptions, with golden hardwood flooring, a full stage, and dramatic beamed ceilings. The Konneker Room holds 350 seated or 500 standing, with views of the Central West End and the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. The 2nd Floor Lobby Bar & Neidorff Family Gallery overlooks the Sculpture Garden via a connecting glass walkway and suits luncheons, cocktail receptions, and private gallery openings.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

The Mahler Ballroom is a historic event venue in St. Louis's Central West End. The current building dates to 1907 and traces its roots to a dance academy established on the site in 1860. Following a full restoration in 2018, the 16,000-square-foot space now welcomes weddings, corporate events, birthday and anniversary celebrations, fashion shows, proms, and charity benefits, while retaining its Victorian character — including 24-foot ceilings, a wrap-around balcony with rococo moldings, and designer furnishings by artists such as Christopher Guy and Michael Amini. Wedding packages include access to the wrap-around mezzanine with cocktail-style seating, an outdoor patio, and dedicated suites for the couple's event-day preparation. The ballroom also features a bar with a cascading waterfall element, and the venue works with a curated list of preferred caterers for all on-site events.

• Spaces for 30-100 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Historic Space
• 2 Total Spaces

Woodstock Inn Bed & Breakfast occupies a historic property in Independence, Missouri, originally built in the 1890s as a private residence for the Morris Short family. The inn gained particular historical significance as the childhood home of Ruby McKim — a nationally recognized quilter and designer who founded McKim Studios and was later inducted into the Quilter's Hall of Fame. Converted to a bed and breakfast in the 1980s, the property features 10 European-themed rooms with private ensuite bathrooms, each inspired by a different destination including France, Italy, Scotland, England, Morocco, and Greece. For events, the inn offers a private landscaped garden with a fountain that accommodates up to 30 guests for outdoor gatherings and intimate weddings, along with two indoor gathering spaces for meetings, retreats, and social celebrations of up to 30 guests. The entire property is available for full buyout, housing up to 22 overnight guests across all 10 rooms and suites. Complimentary Wi-Fi and free parking are available to all guests.

• Spaces for 640-1,500 Guests
• 1 Landmark
• 1 Theater
• 1 Historic Space

The Midland is a historic theatre in downtown Kansas City's Power & Light District, originally opened in October 1927 as one of the largest movie theatres in the Midwest. Following a multi-million dollar renovation by AEG Presents and The Cordish Company, the venue now hosts private events for groups of 100 to 1,500 guests. The building's original grandeur — more than 500,000 feet of gold leaf, five Czechoslovakian hand-cut crystal chandeliers, and irreplaceable wood and plasterwork — remains intact alongside a state-of-the-art theatrical lighting system and concert-quality sound managed by an in-house professional production team. The main theatre accommodates seated dinners for up to 640 guests or standing receptions for up to 1,500, with a customizable tiered floor and a 1,700-square-foot dance floor. Additional spaces — the Chandelier Bar and the Aristocrat A' List Lounge — offer dramatic city views for smaller gatherings. Located within walking distance of five major hotels in downtown Kansas City, The Midland has hosted more than 2,000 events and welcomed over one million guests since its renovation.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

The Missouri Bluffs Golf Club is a Tom Fazio-designed championship course in St. Charles, Missouri, open since 1995 and stretching 7,047 yards from the championship tees. The course has hosted competitive events including the St. Louis Nike Classic and PGA Tour qualifiers, and its 12,000-square-foot clubhouse anchors a full-service property with dining, practice facilities, and recreational amenities. The on-site restaurant offers Italian pizza and house-smoked barbecue, while the Top Range provides a fully lighted driving range open year-round. A Kids Zone recreational area and beverage cart service with complimentary snacks complete the guest experience. Under new ownership since spring 2025, the club has refreshed its dining program and upgraded facilities while continuing to operate as part of a three-course network in the greater St. Louis area.

• Spaces for 1,100 Guests

District 9 Machinists Hall is a large event and meeting facility operated by the Machinists District 9 Building Corporation in Bridgeton, Missouri. The hall accommodates trade shows, seminars, banquets, and private hall rentals, offering a versatile open floor plan suited to gatherings of varying sizes. The space features high ceilings with recessed lighting and an upper mezzanine level that overlooks the main floor. A dedicated rental manager handles bookings and is available to assist groups in planning their event.

• Spaces for 100 Guests

Seven Gables Inn is a historic boutique hotel in the fashionable business district of downtown Clayton, Missouri, with event space for weddings, corporate meetings, and private celebrations. The property's 32 uniquely decorated guest rooms blend European countryside character with contemporary comfort — an aesthetic the ownership team protected through a restoration effort recognized with Missouri's Lifetime Preservation Achievement Award. Events at Seven Gables Inn are supported by a dedicated onsite event planner and full catering services from Seven, the inn's American Bistro restaurant. The venue accommodates groups from 2 to 150 guests and is available for exclusive full-property buyout, making it well suited to intimate celebrations. Seven Gables Inn is minority and independently owned and participates in the Marriott Bonvoy Tribute Portfolio.

• Spaces for 16-220 Guests
• 8 Hotels
• 5 Ballrooms
• 3 Meeting Spaces

Built in 1924 as the Mayfair Hotel by Charles Heiss, the Magnolia Hotel St. Louis has anchored downtown St. Louis for a century. The hotel is widely credited as the birthplace of the "chocolates on a pillow" tradition and now operates as a Tribute Portfolio property 200 feet from America's Center Convention Complex. The Magnolia Ballroom occupies the hotel's second floor, offering 4,426 square feet with 12-foot ceilings, stately columns, intricate chandeliers, and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the historic Old Post Office Plaza — accommodating up to 250 guests. The ballroom divides into four named sections (Ballroom A through D) for smaller or multi-room configurations. The Julia King, Truman, and Heiss Boardroom offer meeting-room setups for groups from 16 to 50 guests. Events are supported by the hotel's dedicated sales team and on-site culinary team. Robie's Food & Drink serves all-day dining on-site, and complimentary WiFi and valet parking are available throughout the event floor.

• Spaces for 36-465 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 7 Museums
• 7 Total Spaces

The Saint Louis Art Museum occupies a landmark Beaux Arts building in Forest Park, designed by architect Cass Gilbert and distinguished by Roman arches, vaulted ceilings, and classical sculpture. A modern East Building by David Chipperfield, characterized by open, light-filled contemporary architecture, complements the historic structure and expands the museum's event footprint. Together, the two buildings offer venues ranging from an intimate private dining room for 36 to the 7,500-square-foot Sculpture Hall, which receives up to 400 guests for cocktail receptions. Private events are held in six distinct spaces, including the skylit Grigg Gallery with its parquet floors and collection of Max Beckmann paintings, the Panorama Restaurant overlooking Forest Park, the state-of-the-art Farrell Auditorium seating 465, and the flexible Education Center. Catering is provided exclusively by SLAM Events, sourcing ingredients from local farmers and artisan producers.

• Spaces for 30-1,800 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 7 Total Spaces

The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts opened in 2011 in downtown Kansas City as a cultural cornerstone for music, opera, theater, and dance. The center is home to three resident companies — Kansas City Ballet, Lyric Opera of Kansas City, and Kansas City Symphony — and opens its doors to private events across eight distinct rental spaces. The Brandmeyer Great Hall, a four-level glass lobby, accommodates up to 450 seated or 1,000 reception guests with views of the Kansas City skyline. The Muriel Kauffman Theatre seats 1,800 and includes a 5,000-square-foot stage equipped with a 40-by-22-foot presentation screen. Helzberg Hall, with 1,600 seats and concert-quality acoustics, suits large presentations and on-stage dinners. More intimate options include the Founders' Lounge (80 seated, 125 reception-style), the upper-floor balconies, and two reception suites, each accommodating up to 30 seated or 60 for a reception. The events team supports corporate gatherings, galas, wedding receptions, fundraisers, and meetings, with custom pricing available through direct inquiry.

• Spaces for 125-350 Guests
• 2 Event Spaces

Elk Park Event Center is an event venue established in 2006 by the Columbia Benevolent Organization and operated in partnership with the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, Lodge #594, in Columbia, Missouri. The facility spans more than 5,200 square feet with a combined capacity of 350 or more guests. Two primary event rooms — The Providence Room at 2,700 square feet and The Stadium Room at 2,500 square feet — each accommodate 125 or more guests and can be used individually or combined for larger gatherings. A dedicated dining room, a full-service bar, and a board room for smaller meetings and breakout sessions complete the facility's offerings. In-house catering and bar services are provided on-site, along with a sound system, projectors and screens, and dimmable lighting. Abundant on-site parking is available for all event types.

• Spaces for 46-140 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

Landry's Seafood House in Branson, Missouri brings Gulf Coast flavor to the heart of the Ozarks, situated along the famous Highway 76 Strip. The restaurant serves fresh seafood, steaks, and signature cocktails in a warm, laid-back setting suited to family gatherings, date nights, and special occasions. The Branson location has earned the OpenTable Diners' Choice Award for Most Booked restaurant. Two private dining spaces accommodate groups of varying sizes. The Branson Room seats up to 46 guests and opens to a patio, making it a natural fit for more intimate celebrations. The Ozark Room accommodates up to 136 seated guests and features its own private entrance, dedicated restrooms, and a small stage — well suited to larger parties and events that call for a bit of performance. The banquet team works with hosts to build a customized menu from the restaurant's seafood-forward offerings.

• Spaces for 50-1,000 Guests
• 4 Museums
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 6 Total Spaces

The Magic House is a private event venue and children's museum occupying a 50,000-square-foot complex in Kirkwood, Missouri. Founded in 1979 in a 5,500-square-foot Victorian mansion, it has grown into a multi-wing institution that has welcomed more than 16 million visitors and now opens its interactive spaces for weddings, corporate events, fundraisers, school family nights, and private celebrations. Event rentals run Wednesday through Sunday after 6 p.m. and scale from the Grand Hall — which seats up to 200 guests for formal dinners or 300 for receptions — to a full-museum buyout accommodating 1,000 guests across both the North and South wings. Outdoor options include the Play Garden, suited for ceremonies of up to 170 seated guests, and the Pavilion. Every rental includes access to interactive exhibits within the rented area, dedicated museum staff for exhibit monitoring, an on-site facility manager, and complimentary parking for more than 275 vehicles. The museum works exclusively with an approved list of caterers and vendors, ensuring event services meet its standards for quality and logistics throughout each event.