Top Missouri Opening Party Venues
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Choosing your opening party venue will be one of the most important steps in the planning process. So much goes into finding the perfect venue in Missouri. You’ll want to consider everything from the aesthetics of the space to any in-house amenities and services. Luckily, PartySlate makes it easy with our Find Venues page. Use the filters to narrow your search — taking into account everything from your guest count to specific catering preferences. Once you’ve set your filters, scroll down to search our curated list. Look for the “featured” tag for PartySlate’s top recommendations. With PartySlate, finding your ideal Missouri venue has never been easier.
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T-Mobile Center
1407 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64106, USA- Spaces for 1,250 Guests
T-Mobile Center is the region’s premier venue that hosts public and private events including concerts, shows, special private events as well as professional, collegiate and amateur sporting events. T-Mobile Center has the ability to accommodate limitless event types & spaces from full arena to intimate client events as small as 20. Take your event to the main stage. From conferences and large meetings to trade shows and fundraiser galas, guests will enjoy the impeccable sound and unrivaled sightlines and open spaces with easy flow. Whether you’re looking to celebrate, entertain, or educate – do so with premier amenities in unique and personalized spaces! Our customizable event spaces are ideal for parties, celebrations, corporate events, and gatherings of all kinds and sizes! T-Mobile Center’s private event spaces provide clients with turnkey gatherings tailored to each brand and attendee.
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis
100 Carondelet Plaza, Clayton, MO 63105, USA- 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.
Avg response time 12-24 hrs
The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center
1 E Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA- Spaces for 96-1,800 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Bar
- 3 Total Spaces
The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center offers event spaces for your next celebration in Kansas City, Missouri. Dream weddings don't just happen, they're planned. Marriott Certified Wedding Planners are trained to help. After completing demanding coursework, each Marriott Certified Wedding Planner is qualified to coordinate weddings of all types, including ethnic and military weddings. Relying on experience, training, tradition and old-fashioned intuition, Marriott Certified Wedding Planners can help you determine an overall vision for your wedding and help you execute each detail. That includes setting an event budget; deciding on a menu; arranging table settings; and finding florists, photographers, a band and other entertainment for the big day.
Avg response time 2-4 hrs
Simply Delightful Events By Kay
2004 Mid Rivers Mall, St Peters, MO 63376, USA- 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.
Avg response time 1-2 hrs
Affare Restaurant and Courtyard
1911 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA- Spaces for 125 Guests
Affäre is a modern German fine dining restaurant in Kansas City's Crossroads arts district, opened in May 2012 by husband-and-wife team Martin and Katrin Heuser. The kitchen centers on seasonal, farm-to-table cuisine shaped by German culinary tradition, rotating menus throughout the year to reflect what is freshest from local Kansas City farmers and small wineries. Executive Chef Martin Heuser trained in Germany, earned a Master Chef Diploma, and holds a bronze medal from the Culinary Olympics. Sommelier Katrin Heuser brings expertise she developed through the International Sommelier Guild, guiding the wine program alongside the seasonal menu. For private gatherings, Affäre offers both an intimate indoor dining room and a tranquil courtyard recognized as one of the most beautiful outdoor dining spots in Kansas City. The events team works directly with guests to develop custom menus suited to the occasion, accepting inquiries by phone or email.
Laumeier Sculpture Park
12580 Rott Rd, St. Louis, MO 63127, USA- Spaces for 500 Guests
Laumeier Sculpture Park is one of the country's first and largest dedicated outdoor sculpture parks, set across 94 acres in Saint Louis, Missouri. Home to more than 70 large-scale works by internationally recognized artists, the park has engaged the community through art and nature since its official opening in 1976 — the result of Matilda Laumeier's bequest of family land to St. Louis County and a foundational gift of 40 artworks by artist Ernest Trova. Accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and drawing approximately 360,000 visitors annually, the park offers a distinctive backdrop for private events. Indoor and outdoor spaces accommodate gatherings of 50 to 500 guests, from wedding ceremonies and receptions to corporate meetings, rehearsal dinners, and family reunions. Venue options range from the sculpture-studded Estate House Lawn and the Leaf Pavilion to the gallery spaces of the Aronson Fine Arts Center — each set against the park's permanent collection of monumental works.
Riechmann Pavilion at Stephens Lake Park
2300 E Walnut St, Columbia, MO 65201, USA- Spaces for 150 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 1 Park
The Riechmann Indoor Pavilion is a red cedar timber structure situated on a hilltop within Stephens Lake Park in Columbia, Missouri. Built with a vaulted ceiling and a wall of windows framing views of the park and lake below, the 2,000-square-foot main room accommodates up to 150 guests in banquet, theater, or wedding configurations. The facility is available for weddings, receptions, reunions, company meetings, and private parties. A warming kitchen with an oven, stovetop, microwave, refrigerator, and sink supports catering and food service, while tables and chairs are included and covered outdoor grills provide additional options for outdoor cooking.
Chateau on the Lake Resort Spa & Convention Center
415 N State Hwy 265, Branson, MO 65616, USA- Spaces for 120-4,000 Guests
- 7 Hotels
- 3 Ballrooms
- 7 Total Spaces
Chateau on the Lake Resort Spa & Convention Center rises above Table Rock Lake in Branson, Missouri — the only AAA Four-Diamond resort in the area. The property's castle-inspired silhouette and classic French country furnishings set the tone for a full-service destination that brings together luxury accommodations, a private marina, and more than 53,000 square feet of event space under one roof. Nineteen dedicated meeting and banquet rooms range from intimate boardrooms to the Great Hall, which spans 31,744 square feet and accommodates up to 4,000 guests for receptions and 2,000 for banquets. Outdoor settings — including the lakeside Garden Terrace and the secluded Greenbelt Pavilion — extend the venue's range into the natural landscape surrounding the property. A dedicated events team, full-service catering, and on-site audio-visual support are available across all spaces. Guests celebrating at Chateau on the Lake also have access to Spa Chateau, five on-site dining outlets, and a private marina with seasonal water activities — making it a destination where attendees can stay, dine, and celebrate in one place.
St. Charles Convention Center
1 Convention Center Plaza, St Charles, MO 63303, USA- Spaces for 22-4,000 Guests
- 2 Ballrooms
- 1 Event Space
- 4 Total Spaces
The St. Charles Convention Center has served Historic St. Charles, Missouri since April 2005, offering 83,000 square feet of flexible event space managed by Oak View Group. The interior draws on the region's Lewis and Clark heritage, with design themes reflecting the explorers' journey along the Missouri River. The centerpiece is the 16,200-square-foot Grand Ballroom, which seats up to 1,050 guests for banquets and can be divided into four sections for smaller, more focused gatherings. The Exhibition Hall expands to 35,700 square feet and accommodates up to 2,500 guests banquet-style — the largest carpeted exhibit space in the Midwest. The 6,025-square-foot Junior Ballroom handles up to 400 for seated dinners and divides into four sections as needed. Meeting rooms and boardrooms round out the offering for corporate groups. In-house catering, professional decorating services, audio-visual production, and dedicated on-site event planners support every event. An attached Embassy Suites by Hilton provides 296 guest rooms, and 1,200 complimentary parking spaces are available on the property. The venue sits minutes from Lambert St. Louis International Airport with direct highway access.
Ruth's Chris Steak House St. Louis
315 Chestnut St, St. Louis, MO 63102, USA- Spaces for 14-100 Guests
- 5 Restaurants
- 5 Hotels
- 1 Meeting Space
Ruth's Chris Steak House St. Louis occupies a prime position inside the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown St. Louis, steps from the Gateway Arch and with unobstructed Arch views from select tables. A family-owned franchise in operation since 2009, the restaurant centers on hand-cut steaks served sizzling on 500-degree plates and a consistent standard of attentive, fine-dining service. Five private dining rooms give groups a range of options. The Boardroom seats an intimate party of 14 for executive dinners or focused meetings, while Ruth's Room and the Napa room scale up to 25 and 30 guests respectively, suited to business gatherings and private celebrations. The Sonoma room accommodates up to 60, and the combined Napa and Sonoma space opens to 100 guests for larger receptions and events. All private rooms are offered with no rental or technology fees and come equipped with HDTVs and sound systems.
Hermann Hill
711 Wein St, Hermann, MO 65041, USA- Spaces for 50-350 Guests
- 2 Outdoor Spaces
- 3 Event Spaces
- 4 Waterfront
Hermann Hill Weddings is a full-service wedding and elopement destination perched high atop the rock bluffs of the Missouri River in Hermann, Missouri. Set among rolling hills and lush woodland just minutes from downtown Hermann, the property is known for dramatic sunsets on the water and exceptional hospitality. Five distinct ceremony and reception spaces accommodate celebrations ranging from intimate elopements to gatherings of up to 350 guests. The indoor Chapel seats up to 250 with stained-glass windows and flexible pew-and-chair seating, a side entrance, and toasting doors. The outdoor River Bluff positions couples against a sweeping backdrop of the Missouri River for ceremonies of up to 350 guests, while the classic white Gazebo offers an intimate river-overlook setting for up to 100. For receptions, the Indoor Pavilion holds up to 300 guests in a naturally lit space with panoramic western-facing views, and the River Room seats up to 50 in a cozier riverside setting. An in-house chef and a dedicated team of wedding coordinators guide couples from early planning sessions through day-of execution. On-site lodging is available for the couple and guests, and most packages include a one- or two-night stay as part of the celebration weekend.
Orlando's Event Center - South County
4300 Hoffmeister Ave, St. Louis, MO 63125, USA- Spaces for 400 Guests
Orlando's South County Event Center & Catering has served the South St. Louis area for more than 50 years, hosting weddings, corporate events, private parties, and milestone celebrations at its Hoffmeister Avenue location. The recently renovated facility features a spacious contemporary ballroom — with hardwood floors, circular chandeliers, and warm architectural lighting — that provides an elegant setting for seated dinners and receptions of varying scale. The venue provides comprehensive event services in-house: catering menus span formal plated dinners, buffet packages, hors d'oeuvre and signature stations, rehearsal dinners, and holiday luncheons, with linens, china, tables, chairs, and event coordination all included. Orlando's proudly supports all couples and families in celebrating life's milestones.
The Magic House
516 S Kirkwood Rd, Kirkwood, MO 63122, USA- 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.
Midland Theatre
1228 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64105, USA- 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.
Saint Louis Art Museum
1 Fine Arts Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110, USA- 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.
Kimball Ballroom at Stephens College
6 N College Ave, Columbia, MO 65201, USA- Spaces for 20-350 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 1 Historic Space
- 1 Meeting Space
The Kimball Ballroom occupies the ground floor of Lela Raney Wood Hall on the historic Stephens College campus in Columbia, Missouri. Built in 1938 and restored in 2006, the 6,000-square-foot room is distinguished by floor-to-ceiling arched windows, hardwood floors, a working fireplace, a grand piano, and gold chandeliers. The ballroom accommodates up to 300 guests at banquet tables or 350 in a standing reception layout, making it well suited for weddings, galas, and fundraisers of varying scales. Modern event infrastructure is built into the space: a digital projector with a 16-by-12-foot retractable screen, programmable lighting, and automated window shades. A vintage soda shop with a working fountain doubles as a refreshment station and photo backdrop. On-site catering through American Dining and Creations is available, and a dedicated event coordinator is included with each rental. The adjacent Kimball Conference Room on the mezzanine level of the same building accommodates up to 20 guests and can be reserved alongside the ballroom.
Chandler Hill Vineyards
596 Defiance Rd, Defiance, MO 63341, USA- Spaces for 250 Guests
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Vineyard
- 1 Winery
Chandler Hill Vineyards sits on historic land in Defiance, Missouri, once home to Joseph Chandler, a freed man who settled there in the early 1870s. Situated at the gateway to Missouri Wine Country, the vineyard offers panoramic views of rolling hills that serve as the backdrop for weddings, private events, and celebrations of all kinds. The venue welcomes up to 250 guests in its combined tasting room and covered deck, with both intimate indoor settings and open-air receptions available. Morning weddings for up to 100 guests can begin as early as 10 AM. All event bookings include chef-curated catering with customized menus, a dedicated day-of coordinator, and access to elegant bride and groom suites for private preparation.
Stoney Creek - St. Joseph
1201 N Woodbine Rd, St Joseph, MO 64506, USA- Spaces for 350 Guests
Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center in St. Joseph, Missouri combines a 129-room hotel with a connected conference center, making it a practical choice for groups that need overnight accommodations alongside their event space. The property offers more than five dedicated meeting and event rooms, including the main Ballroom — 59 by 98 feet with 14-foot ceilings — and additional spaces suited to smaller gatherings, breakout sessions, and private dinners. In-house catering is available for most events, with menu options ranging from breakfast and barbecue to dinner entrées. The on-site events team handles scheduling, logistics, and A/V setup. When the day's programming ends, the Iron Horse Bar provides a gathering spot on the property for groups to continue the conversation. The hotel sits just off the interstate near St. Joseph's historic downtown, with easy access to the Pony Express National Museum and the Missouri River riverfront.
Paradise Park
29875 US-59, Oregon, MO 64473, USA- Spaces for 250 Guests
Nestled among the woods near Oregon, Missouri, is Paradise Park, a charming and secluded venue for weddings, reunions, and gatherings of all varieties. Guests of the Paradise Park can wander through the enchanted forest, dance in the 100-year-old restored barn, feast under a two-level covered pavilion, and fall in love in Timber’s Edge Chapel. Paradise Park has many beautiful secrets to be discovered; exploration is always encouraged.