Top St. Louis Sweet 16 Venues

• Spaces for 350 Guests

The St. Louis Carousel at Faust Park is a historic event venue centered on a 1927 Dentzel carousel, manufactured by the Gustav Dentzel Company of Philadelphia and originally installed at Forest Park Highlands Amusement Park in 1929. The carousel features 65 hand-carved wooden animals and two chariots, and survived the 1963 fire that destroyed most of the amusement park. After donation to St. Louis County and a comprehensive restoration, the carousel reopened on May 9, 1987, in a climate-controlled facility on the grounds of Faust Park in Chesterfield, Missouri. The venue hosts a range of private events — from children's birthday parties to corporate gatherings — accommodating up to 100 guests. Included with all rentals is staff to operate the carousel throughout the event, making the historic ride a hands-on feature of any celebration. Tables and chairs are provided on-site, and the venue coordinates with contracted food and entertainment vendors to support each occasion.

• Spaces for 24-150 Guests
• 6 Museums
• 2 Outdoor Spaces
• 6 Total Spaces

The Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House is a nonprofit division of the Missouri Botanical Garden, located in Faust Park in Chesterfield, Missouri. Opened in September 1998, it became the first stand-alone insect facility to earn accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums — a distinction achieved in 2003. The venue's centerpiece is an 8,000-square-foot Tropical Conservatory housing more than 1,500 free-flying butterflies from over 60 tropical species among 150 tropical plants. Private events — from intimate conservatory ceremonies for up to 25 guests to lakeside receptions for up to 150 — unfold across six distinct indoor and outdoor spaces. The Emerson Lakeside Terrace offers open-air seating overlooking the lake and the glass conservatory, and the Native Butterfly Garden provides a natural setting for outdoor ceremonies from May through mid-October.

• Spaces for 100 Guests

Beall Mansion An Elegant Bed & Breakfast Inn occupies a turn-of-the-century estate on "Millionaire's Row" in Alton's Middletown Historic District — 25 minutes from the Gateway Arch and St. Louis International Airport, and 12 blocks from the Mississippi River. Built originally as a wedding gift, the mansion has been thoughtfully preserved and now operates as a boutique bed & breakfast inn that also serves as a private event venue for gatherings of 2 to 100 guests. The interiors reflect the home's storied origins: 12-foot ceilings, crystal chandeliers, marble and bronze statuary, and fine artwork and antiques fill the public rooms. Both indoor and outdoor event settings are available, making the property a flexible choice for intimate weddings, receptions, and special celebrations. Guests may also arrange in-room spa services and access the mansion's 24-hour chocolate buffet — touches that extend the experience beyond the event itself.

• 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.

• Spaces for 30 Guests

Upper Limits Chesterfield is an indoor rock climbing gym located in Chesterfield, Missouri, offering over 3,500 square feet of unique climbing surface for all skill levels. The facility features a sunken boulder pit, a massive top-out boulder, and Wacky Walls — an auto-belay climbing area with approximately 19 climbing structures. A dedicated training area equipped with a campus board, rock rings, and hangboards supports more focused development. The gym is well suited for private events and group programming. A private party room accommodates birthday parties, and the entire facility can be reserved for exclusive private gym rentals. Group programming includes team building sessions, scout outings, and youth summer camps. Classes are available for climbers at every stage. Additional amenities include a fully stocked pro shop, a climbers' lounge, a spectators' seating area, locker rooms with showers, a fitness area, and complimentary parking.

• Spaces for 200-550 Guests
• 1 Landmark
• 2 Event Spaces
• 1 Historic Space

Lewis & Clark Community College's Godfrey Campus offers facility rentals across a 215-acre campus in Godfrey, Illinois, with spaces suited for weddings, receptions, corporate dinners, and private celebrations. The Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel — a church built in 1854 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places — is available for ceremonies, accommodating up to 200 guests beneath gold chandeliers and a pipe organ loft. For receptions and banquets, The Commons seats up to 550 guests and features a built-in dance floor, projection system, two large screens, and a Steinway grand piano. The Ahlemeyer Atrium in the Trimpe Building offers a lighter, garden-view setting for up to 200 guests with a retractable stage and full A/V capabilities. The Hatheway Cultural Center adds additional rental options including an auditorium, gallery banquet room, and reception areas. Room setup, custodial services, security, and A/V support are included with every rental. The campus events office works with an approved caterer list and accepts bookings up to two years in advance, with events coordination available throughout the planning process.

• Spaces for 150-250 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Country Club

Pevely Farms Golf Club is a championship 18-hole golf course and event venue set in the Meramec River Valley in Eureka, Missouri, built on the grounds of a once-thriving dairy show farm. Designed by renowned architect Arthur Hills and opened in 1998, the course plays over 7,100 yards from the championship tees across manicured zoysia fairways and bent grass greens, with panoramic valley views throughout the layout. The clubhouse anchors the venue side of the property, offering sweeping views of the surrounding valley and accommodating groups of up to 150 guests. Full meal service is available, and the space works year-round for anniversaries, birthday parties, wedding receptions, and corporate gatherings.

• 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 160-300 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Country Club

The Landings at Spirit Golf Club is an 18-hole championship public golf course in Chesterfield, Missouri, situated in the Missouri River Valley between the bluffs of Wildhorse Creek and the Spirit of St. Louis Airport. Designed by Roger Null and open since 2000, the course features links-style zoysia and bluegrass fairways with double bent grass greens, and five tee sets that accommodate golfers of all skill levels. The Squadron Room, the club's dedicated event space, seats between 20 and 160 guests and is available for a wide range of private occasions — from birthday celebrations, quinceañeras, and anniversaries to corporate seminars, school banquets, and award ceremonies. Groups of 100 or more guests receive exclusive use of the room. Events are booked on a first-come, first-served basis, with preliminary holds available for one week pending a deposit.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Camp Wyman is an 80-acre woodland event venue in Eureka, Missouri, nestled between Greensfelder County Park and Rockwoods Reservation about 30 minutes from St. Louis. The property features tree-lined hills, historic buildings, and a scenic lake — a natural setting for weddings, corporate retreats, holiday parties, and reunions. Ceremonies and receptions can take place across a range of settings: a forested amphitheater, open pastoral field, and scenic lakeside area outdoors, along with the historic Dining Hall and the open-air Market Pavilion, which overlooks the lake. The venue accommodates events of up to 175 guests. On-site catering, parking, and overnight lodging — in a Health Lodge and rustic cabins — make Camp Wyman a self-contained destination for multi-day events. BYOB and outside vendor options are permitted, and backyard games and fire pits with s'mores are available as add-ons. The venue is inclusive and affirming, welcoming all couples and groups.

• 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 25 Guests

Seasons Inn & Suites Highland is a boutique hotel in Highland, Illinois, located 30 miles east of downtown St. Louis off I-70 at exit 24. The property offers meeting rooms and a business center suited for small gatherings, corporate meetings, and private functions. The hotel provides complimentary breakfast, an indoor pool, a fitness center, and free parking — including RV parking — making it a practical choice for out-of-town guests attending an event. Pet-friendly accommodations are available, and eight room types, ranging from king rooms to family suites sleeping up to six guests, give event planners flexibility when arranging overnight stays for attendees.

• 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.

• 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 300 Guests

The Vineyard at Riverbend Chapel is a non-profit wedding and event venue set on the Missouri River bluffs in Washington, Missouri. The property has its roots in the historic Ming Estate, established in 1837, and was dedicated as a wedding venue under the name Caroline's Vineyard at Riverbend Chapel in 2002. It operates under the authority of Riverbend Calvary Chapel. The blufftop grounds include a small vineyard, a garden gazebo with sunset views across the river valley farmland, and beautifully landscaped surroundings. Inside, the chapel features soaring cathedral ceilings with three full walls of windows, bringing the surrounding scenery into the ceremony space. The venue's reception hall handles dinners and receptions, with all catering provided through the venue's exclusive partner, Mosaic Café & Catering. A dedicated wedding coordinator accompanies couples from initial planning through event day. Setup and cleanup staff are included, along with optional use of decor, dishes, and linens. Optional marriage counseling and officiant services are also available. The venue maintains a no-alcohol policy.

• Spaces for 125-300 Guests
• 3 Outdoor Spaces
• 5 Resorts
• 5 Total Spaces

The Aspens at Innsbrook is the dedicated event and wedding destination within Innsbrook Resort, a 7,500-acre lakeside community situated 45 minutes west of St. Louis. The resort has hosted weddings for nearly five decades, bringing together multiple indoor and outdoor venues with full-service planning and catering. The Aspen Center anchors the event experience with two indoor spaces: The Aspen Room, a character-rich hall with white-wood ceilings, exposed beams, a two-story stone fireplace, and wood flooring for up to 275 guests; and The Sycamore Terrace, an all-season room with retractable glass walls, a private bar, and lake views for up to 125 guests. Outdoors, The Aspen Patio looks out over Lake Aspen for ceremonies and receptions of up to 275 guests, while the Aspen Lake Stage provides a waterfront ceremony site on the lake itself for up to 300 guests. The Oak Lawn Gazebo, set among towering oaks just outside the Aspen Center, accommodates gatherings of up to 300 guests. Every package includes full catering and dedicated event coordination. Overnight guests can book through Innsbrook Vacations, with vacation homes on the property accommodating groups of two to 22.

• Spaces for 275 Guests

• Spaces for 100 Guests

• 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.