16 wedding venues under $1,000 in St. Louis

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.

$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.

$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.

$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).

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.

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.

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).

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).

$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.

$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.

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).

Three chapel ceremony tiers, published on the chapel page. Basic "Elope" (30 minute appointment, license signers only, no guests) is $150 Monday-Friday 9am-5pm or $225 Saturday and Sunday, plus $75 for a 6pm-10pm slot any day. Simple "Elope+Plus" (1 hour, up to 28 guests) is $295 Monday-Friday or $395 weekends, plus $100 for the evening slot. Premium "Traditional" (2 hour fully planned session) is $595 Monday-Friday or $695 weekends, plus $100 evening. Vow renewals use the same options.

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

$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.

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).

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.