FOUR ST. LOUIS WEDDING VENUES THAT YOU DIDN’T THINK OF
My list of unique St. Louis wedding venues that will make your wedding photos stand out from everyone else’s.
You’ve scoured The Knot’s wedding venues.
You’ve Googled “unique wedding venues st louis.”
And you’ve poured through Pinterest looking for a wedding venue that’s as unique as the two of you.
Finding the perfect, unique wedding venue in St. Louis is no easy task. But it’s so worth it. Your wedding venue will set the tone for the entire day and will be the backdrop for the wedding photos that will hang over your mantel for years to come.
As a wedding photographer, I can’t stress enough the importance of picking a wedding venue that offers unique photo opportunities. You want your photos to stand out from everyone else’s. And the venue you choose will play a huge role in that.
So, here are four unique wedding venues St. Louis brides didn’t think of!
St. Louis Carousel at Faust Park. If you’re looking for a playful and nostalgic venue for your wedding, this spot offers a really unique experience and memorable experience for both you and your guests.
One of the primary draws of this St. Louis wedding venue is the wide variety of photo opportunities it offers. The carousel with its hand-carved, painted horses not only provides a fun activity for guests of all ages, it also makes for a colorful backdrop for your photos. Just outside, the grounds of Faust Park open up numerous possibilities for capturing the romance of the day.
The charm of the St. Louis Carousel and surrounding Faust Park makes this a great option that will set your wedding apart in a really magical way.
Photo: johnpluschelsea.com
2. Grafton Loading Dock. Just across the river, in Grafton, Illinois, The Loading Dock is a fun destination option for your St. Louis wedding. Set along the banks of the Mississippi River, this historic venue may be the most versatile wedding venue on this list, combining an industrial look with waterfront views, to create a variety of backdrops for your wedding photos.
You might even consider renting the indoor ice rink for some really unique and memorable photos and a fun experience to top off your day.
Photo: graftonloadingdock.com
3. Public Media Commons. The Public Media Commons in St. Louis is an oasis in the heart of one of the city's most vibrant cultural districts. This space blends modern architecture, lush greenery, and cutting-edge technology, to create a truly unique option for your St. Louis wedding. Its state-of-the-art audiovisual capabilities would allow you to incorporate multimedia elements like light shows or immersive video projections into your special day.
Blending modern architecture, technology, and nature, Public Media Commons is an out-of-the-box wedding venue that will serve as a canvas for visually stunning and completely-unique wedding photos.
Photo: cobaltoffice.com
4. Tower Grove Park Ruins. Amidst the picturesque Tower Grove Park in St. Louis City is an unexpected set of ruins–the remains of The Lindell Hotel which burned to the ground in 1867.
Weathered stone walls and crumbling archways overlooking a lake create a dramatic backdrop for your wedding, setting the stage for a wedding ceremony that will be truly unforgettable.
If you’re looking for a romantic location that will provide opportunities for creative and artistic photos, this unexpected wedding venue is a great option!
Photo: towergrovepark.org
Whether you pick one of these four completely unique wedding venues, or another one, look for a venue with great options for photo settings and one that fits your style and personality. Because, ultimately, your wedding should be a reflection of the two of your and your love story.
