Museum and Gallery Wedding Venues in Grafton, IL

Mad Art Gallery is housed in the former Third District Police Station, a wonderfully renovated example of 1930s Art Deco architecture nested in the historic neighborhood of Soulard. The gallery is an award winning venue boats 17,000 square feet of terrazzo floors and marble hallways. The former squad car garage is now a stunning 3,800 sq feet gallery space equipped with state of the art lighting. Everything that made this space a working police station still lives at Mad Art. The bronze sergeant's desk now serves as a bar, and the jail cells are not only conversation pieces but conversation places! Mad art provides everything you would need to make your event as easy and enjoyable as possible. Mad Art provides in house catering. Our award winning chef provides an extensive and unique menu that caters to any dietary preferences and any dietary needs!

Laumeier offers unique indoor and outdoor rental spaces set among the Park’s 105 acres and more than 70 large-scale sculptures, for anywhere from 50–500 guests! Laumeier is perfect for wedding ceremonies, receptions, showers, rehearsal dinners, corporate meetings and events, family reunions, picnics and similar affairs. Photo opportunities are endless! Outdoor spaces include the romantic Leaf Pavilion or Heartland Garden, the rustic Moss Shelter, the sculpture-studded Estate House Lawn & Terrace and the Way Field. Indoor options include the historic 1917 Estate House, featuring the Fireplace Room, Tile Room and Outdoor Terrace, and the contemporary Aronson Fine Arts Center Gallery.

Bring your dreams to life at an exceptional wedding site in downtown St. Louis. Celebrate with friends and family in stunning venues for your ceremony and reception. Marriott St. Louis Grand ensures that your big day will be flawless and unforgettable. A discerning choice for your event, Marriott St. Louis Grand offers 55,000 square feet of elegant space for meetings and celebrations of every size. Overlooking downtown Washington Avenue, our historic hotel offers versatile venues with floor-to-ceiling windows, custom catering and seating for hundreds of guests.

Bridal Cave and Thunder Mountain Park will celebrate its 75th Wedding Anniversary in 2024. We offer a venue like no other and are thrilled to host weddings and events to share one of America's most scenic caves.

Dreaming of a breathtaking historic wedding? Arcadia Academy, formerly known as Ursuline College, is over 180 years old. We offer multiple ceremony locations including St Joseph's Chapel, historic theater and outdoor pond. Have your reception outside in front of the chapel or inside in our air condition and heated reception space that can accommodate over 300 guests. Day of wedding coordinator, bridal and groom getting ready Suites, large tables and elegant white chiavari chairs are included in the rental. We have on-site lodging, delicious 5 star rated catering, and affordable bar services. Even if you don't choose us, a tour is worth the trip for the history and architecture alone!

Edwards Place, built in 1833, was a social center of antebellum Springfield. In its gracious parlors Abraham Lincoln, Stephen Douglas, Ulysses S. Grant, and other Illinois luminaries gathered at elegant parties and balls. You, too, can have your special day in the same rooms where Abraham and Mary Lincoln were guests more than 150 years ago, now meticulously restored to the grandeur of their antebellum days. Edwards Place is available to rent for showers, weddings, and receptions – the perfect choice for a distinctive event in a historically significant setting. You can even include extra services for your event, such as the use of a piano often heard by Abraham Lincoln (and possibly played at his wedding!). Our rental space has three areas of possibility - the historic house museum, the grounds in front of Edwards Place, and the M.G. Nelson Gallery, a part of our parent organization, the Springfield Art Association, and directly attached by a doorway to historic Edwards Place.

What is the best St. Louis area wedding & reception venue? For a fairy tale wedding to remember, nothing could be more wondrously romantic than exchanging your vows in the opulence and splendor of the mansion built as a wedding gift—the incomparable BEALL MANSION An Elegant Bed & Breakfast Inn. Indoor and outdoor weddings and receptions of 2 to 100.

The Thaxton is a gorgeous and historic Art Deco space, located in the hearrt of downtown St. Louis. Built in 1927, for Eastman Kodak Corporation, the venue boasts multiple levels, loads of original architecture, and dazzling details throughout. If you are serching for a non traditional space, look no further. We excel in a vintage vibe and superior service! Come see for yourself!

Whether you are searching for the perfect Wedding Reception Venue, Ceremony Venue or Rehearsal Dinner Venue, Trust has you covered. A historic venue for a historic moment; romance is alive and well in the architectural icon that is Trust. A blend of classic glamour and contemporary charm lends to the building’s soaring ceilings and open floor plans to create the perfect setting to say “I do”. We welcome you to dance the night away in our beautiful ballroom or share a special cocktail created just for your special day in our elegant Main Hall. Your wedding deserves a setting as unique as your love and we here at Trust plan to meet and exceed all of the expectations of your one-of-a-kind soiree. A Wedding Event space in St. Louis like no other, we will help you to create a celebration that you will never forget.

In 2018, the Mahler Ballroom was acquired by Karen Halper, founder of Mary Ann’s Tea Room and Enchanting Embellishments. Restored to its Victorian elegance, St Louis' historic Mahler Ballroom currently hosts events to remember including, wedding ceremonies, receptions, birthday parties, anniversary parties, corporate events, church services, fashion shows, proms, charity benefits and much more. The Mahler Ballroom has been revivified to showcase this architectural landmark. Karen and her team have stayed true to the chic style of the historic Victorian ballroom, while incorporating contemporary amenities, fashioning a premier destination venue and event space.

Gather your guests on our rooftop terrace – an elegant outdoor venue in the heart of the city framed by views of the Mississippi River on one side and the iconic Gateway Arch on the other. Say “I do” as the sky puts on a sunset show, then transition to a chic indoor reception in the Ballroom, complete with a tailored menu and live music.

The St Louis Carousel is a wonderfully unique place in which to hold your special event. Our 2400 square foot gallery will seat 200 guests for a sit down dinner, 250 guests for a standing cocktail reception or 125 guests in a classroom setting. Out spacious patio is also available and holds 350 guests. The patio is perfect for an outdoor wedding or for cocktails and greeting guests. Parking is plentiful and the building is ADA accessible. All special event rentals include two staff members who will operate the Carousel during the contracted time.