Micro wedding venues under $5,000 in St. Louis
20 real venues in the St. Louisarea with published prices under $5,000, from park district pavilions and courthouse ceremonies to gardens, breweries, and chapels. Every price links to the venue's own pricing page or a public fee schedule, with the date we checked it.
St. Louis City Civil Courts Building Courthouse Wedding
FreeNo-cost wedding ceremonies performed by Judges of the 22nd Judicial Circuit on select Fridays at 2:00pm in the Civil Courts Building (registration 1:15-1:45pm). Marriage license fee (separate, not the ceremony fee): $60.00 nonrefundable application fee, which includes a $48.00 license fee and a $12.00 certificate copy fee.
Madison County Courthouse Wedding Ceremony
$10$10.00 judge's fee for a courthouse wedding ceremony, paid in the Circuit Clerk's Office, Room 118, prior to the ceremony. Ceremonies held Friday afternoons at 1:00 and 1:15pm. Marriage license fee (separate, not the ceremony fee): $35.00 cash only, per the County Clerk's marriage license brochure.
Lily Pond Shelter
$30$30 per day for standard capacity of 20 visitors; large events up to 70 visitors require an additional $50 refundable deposit. No barbecuing or additional permits allowed.
Route 66 State Park - Forest & Dogwood Shelters
$70$70 per day per shelter (Forest or Dogwood), each accommodating up to 100 people. Includes electricity; water and restrooms nearby and seasonal (April 1-October 31).
Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park - Open Shelters
$75 to $90Cochran Shelter $75/day (approx. 70 occupants, fireplace); Walnut Grove Shelter $75/day (up to 56 people, barbecue grill); Alta Shelter $90/day (up to 130 people, three fireplaces and two barbecue grills). Available April 1-October 31; no electricity.
Humboldt North & South Pavilions
$80Each pavilion (North and South) rents for $80 per day at standard capacity of 50 visitors; large events up to 150 total visitors require an additional $50 rental fee and $50 refundable deposit.
Blanchette Park Shelter #1
$95 to $190All-day rental (9am-10pm), April 15-October 31: $190 regular rate, $95 City of St. Charles resident rate. Shelter accommodates 6 tables, has a BBQ pit and 3 electrical outlets (20 amps each).
Wapelhorst Park Shelter
$95 to $190All-day rental (9am-10pm), April 15-October 31: $190 regular rate, $95 City of St. Charles resident rate. Each of the three shelters holds 12 tables, with BBQ and 1-2 electrical outlets (20 amps each).
Old Playground Pavilion
$120$120 per day for standard capacity of 75 visitors; large events up to 150 visitors require an additional $50 rental fee plus $50 refundable deposit.
Henry Babler Enclosed Shelter
$125$125 per day. Two rooms (total capacity of 60 people), tables, chairs, heat/air conditioning, refrigerator, electrical outlets, counter space, ADA accessible restrooms, large parking area.
Stone Shelter
$140Standard capacity (100 visitors): $140 per day. Large events up to 300 visitors require an additional $50 refundable deposit plus $50 (up to 200 guests) or $100 (up to 300 guests).
St. Louis Wedding Chapel
$150 to $495Simple 'I Do' elopement (daily in-chapel, no guests, under 30 minutes): $150. Elopement packages start at $395 and include officiant, chapel rental, and digital images with print rights. Micro-Wedding Ceremony (daily in-chapel, up to 28 guests, fully decorated, planned and performed): $495.
The Ruins
From $400$200 per hour, 2-hour minimum ($400 minimum), for a wedding ceremony or elopement. Optional rehearsal add-on $200.
The Music Stand
$400$400 wedding ceremony fee for exclusive use of a time slot (11am-1pm, 2-4pm, or 5-7pm daily) with bench seating for about 200 guests and electricity during the slot. Optional rehearsal $200.
Lemp Mansion
$950 to $2,400Ceremony fee $950.00 to $2,400.00 for a 2-hour time slot, depending on the space chosen (the Mansion, Gazebo & Patio, Grand Hall, or Lemp's Loft) and date. Additional charges apply for setup ($400-$550), rehearsal ($195), and coordination ($145).
The Stupp Center
$1,000 to $1,500Wedding ceremony fee $1,000 (includes one-hour rehearsal, setup of up to 80 white chairs, access to outdoor amphitheater and memorial garden, on-site venue assistant, $250 refundable building damage fee). Wedding reception fee $1,500 (additional two-hour access for setup, seating for 80, on-site venue assistant, $250 refundable damage fee). Booking ceremony and reception together 6-7pm adds $500. Available Friday-Sunday.
Missouri Botanical Garden - Garden Ceremony Sites
$1,200 to $2,900Ceremony-only rental (no reception): Japanese Garden, Lehmann Rose Garden, and Gladney Rose Garden are $2,900 each; Boxwood Gazebo and Chinese Garden are $1,200 each. Rate is flat regardless of day of week. A $100 fee applies for any change to a booked event.
The Jewel Box
$1,250 to $3,250Wedding ceremony fee $1,250. Reception fee $1,750 (Sunday-Thursday, 5pm-10pm) or $3,250 (Friday-Saturday, 6pm-midnight), plus a $1,000 security deposit and a $1,000,000 liability insurance certificate naming the City of St. Louis as additional insured. Ceremony capacity 250; reception capacity 100 with dance floor or 160 without.
World's Fair Pavilion
$1,475 to $4,200Monday-Thursday $1,475; Friday & Sunday $1,700; Saturday ceremony only (9am-3pm) $1,700; Saturday reception only (4pm-midnight) $2,500; all-day access (9am-midnight, ceremony and reception in same time frame) $4,200. $500 security deposit due at reservation.
Sugar Creek Winery
$1,500 to $4,000Ceremony fee $1,500. Venue rental (for reception) $2,500, plus a small additional bridal suite fee. Catering starts at $15/guest; bar service $30/guest for four hours (wine, beer, soda included). Tables, chairs, and wine glasses included.
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