Top Columbia Venues

• Spaces for 50 Guests

• Spaces for 160-250 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Garden
• 1 Park

The Jewel Box is a 1936 Art Deco display greenhouse in Forest Park, St. Louis, widely recognized as one of the park's most distinctive architectural landmarks. A $3.5 million renovation in 2002 opened up its interior into a sweeping, sunlit hall — 50 feet high, 55 feet wide, and 144 feet long — enclosed by cantilevered glass walls supported by arched steel beams. Inside, tropical trees, seasonal florals, hanging plant baskets, and a central fountain fill the space year-round, with the botanical displays shifting with each season. The Jewel Box is fully climate controlled. The venue accommodates up to 250 guests for wedding ceremonies and up to 160 for seated receptions, with tables and chairs included in all rentals.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

• Spaces for 50 Guests

• Spaces for 60-280 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 3 Art Galleries
• 1 Meeting Space

Third Degree Glass Factory is a gallery, studio, and event venue in St. Louis, Missouri, established in 2002 by founders Jim McKelvey and Doug Auer. The space occupies a transformed 1930s car dealership and service station — now the only publicly accessible glass art studio and education center in the St. Louis area. The venue hosts a range of events, from weddings and nonprofit galas to corporate retreats and private parties. What sets Third Degree Glass apart is the art that fills the building: guests celebrate surrounded by striking glass works created by the factory's own artists, and private glass experiences — live glassblowing demonstrations and hands-on classes — can be added to any event. What started as a passion for glass art has grown into a multifaceted destination for education, retail, studio rental, private events, and exhibitions.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Meeting Space
• 1 Convention Center

The Charles F. Knight Executive Education and Conference Center is a five-story, 135,000-square-foot facility on Washington University's Danforth Campus in St. Louis. Situated at the heart of the Olin Business School, it was built to bring together students, faculty, corporate leaders, and executives for collaborative dialogue and strategic thinking. Fully renovated in 2025, the venue now features more than 19,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, 66 hotel guest rooms, full-service in-house catering, and advanced built-in A/V technology throughout every room. The Knight Center holds IACC certification and earned the 2024 Venue of the Year honor at the MPI Circle of Excellence Awards. It accommodates events of all scales — from intimate executive sessions to private dinners and special gatherings of up to 200 guests — with dedicated conference planning staff on site to support every detail.

• Spaces for 60 Guests

• Spaces for 1,000 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

The Hilton St. Louis Frontenac offers French-inspired design paired with more than 25,000 square feet of meeting and event space across 17 rooms. The flagship Ambassadeur Ballroom accommodates up to 1,000 guests, providing a grand setting for receptions, galas, and banquet dinners, while the hotel's broader portfolio of meeting rooms scales down to serve intimate gatherings and executive sessions. Wedding packages are available for groups of 25 to 500 and include champagne, hors d'oeuvres, and a complimentary bridal suite. Two on-site dining venues — Provinces Restaurant and Provinces Bar and Grille — extend options for pre- and post-event meals. The property sits across from Plaza Frontenac and 13 miles from Lambert International Airport, with complimentary parking available for all guests.