Weddings Under 5K

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.

20 of 20 venues

St. Louis City Civil Courts Building Courthouse Wedding

Free
St. Louis, MO
Courthouse & City HallIndoorCeremony only

No-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
Edwardsville, IL
Courthouse & City HallIndoorCeremony only

$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
St. Louis, MOUp to 20
Park & PavilionOutdoor

$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
Eureka, MOUp to 100
State ParkOutdoor

$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 $90
Wildwood, MOUp to 130
State ParkOutdoor

Cochran 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

$80
St. Louis, MOUp to 50
Park & PavilionOutdoor

Each 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 $190
St. Charles, MO
Park & PavilionOutdoor

All-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 $190
St. Charles, MO
Park & PavilionOutdoor

All-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
St. Louis, MOUp to 75
Park & PavilionOutdoor

$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
Wildwood, MOUp to 60
State ParkIndoor

$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

$140
St. Louis, MOUp to 100
Park & PavilionOutdoor

Standard 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 $495
St. Louis, MOUp to 28
ChapelIndoorCeremony only

Simple '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
St. Louis, MOUp to 100
Park & PavilionOutdoorCeremony only

$200 per hour, 2-hour minimum ($400 minimum), for a wedding ceremony or elopement. Optional rehearsal add-on $200.

The Music Stand

$400
St. Louis, MOUp to 200
Park & PavilionOutdoorCeremony only

$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 $2,400
St. Louis, MOUp to 75
RestaurantOutdoorIndoorCeremony only

Ceremony 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 $1,500
St. Louis, MOUp to 80
Park & PavilionOutdoorIndoorCeremony + reception

Wedding 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 $2,900
St. Louis, MO
Garden & ConservatoryOutdoorCeremony only

Ceremony-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 $3,250
St. Louis, MOUp to 250
Garden & ConservatoryIndoorCeremony + reception

Wedding 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 $4,200
St. Louis, MOUp to 500
Park & PavilionOutdoorCeremony + reception

Monday-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 $4,000
Defiance, MO
Brewery & WineryOutdoorCeremony + reception

Ceremony 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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