The Franklin of Soulard
All-inclusive venue
The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $6,000 for off-peak dates, and $8,000 for peak dates
Catering services pricing
$92 per person for off-peak dates, with a minimum total spend of $8,000
Guest capacity
Up to 300 seated guests
About this venue
The Franklin of Soulard is an elegant, spacious event venue located in the charming neighborhood of Soulard. Constructed in 1905, this historic venue provides a timeless backdrop for your event - day or night. Our elegant ballroom boasts 30-foot ceilings with lots of natural light from bordering windows, shimmering golden chandeliers, a beautifully framed 30-foot-wide stage, and a candlelit mezzanine to bring a warm glow to your evening. This grand space can entertain up to 300, with no shortage of AirBnBs and surrounding hotels to make celebrations even easier for travelling guests! The Franklin's classic charm will make your event one to remember. Book your tour today!
Our event spaces
The Franklin of Soulard
Historic theater in Soulard, elegant and classic charm.
Our Ballroom features 30 foot ceilings, double oak doors, 5 individually dimmable chandeliers, a 30 foot wide stage, two sided bar and cocktail lounge with photo wall. Food and beverages are taken care of in house. Large Bridal suite to be used however our couples needs, included with booking.
Guest capacity
50-300 Seated
50-300 Standing
Square footage
7,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Cocktail hour, Engagement party
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
-tables and custom room layout - gold cushioned chairs - all table linens - all table settings - cocktail lounge furniture - greenery wall and neon sign - two sided bar - plated dinner service - bridal suite
Room cost
No Rental Fee with Food and Beverage Bookings
The Franklin of Soulard
Historic theater in Soulard, elegant and classic charm.
Our Ballroom features 30 foot ceilings, double oak doors, 5 individually dimmable chandeliers, a 30 foot wide stage, two sided bar and cocktail lounge with photo wall. Food and beverages are taken care of in house. Large Bridal suite to be used however our couples needs, included with booking.
Guest capacity
50-300 Seated
50-300 Standing
Square footage
7,000
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Cocktail hour, Engagement party
Guests often feel this space is
“Luxurious and chic”
Included in this room:
-tables and custom room layout - gold cushioned chairs - all table linens - all table settings - cocktail lounge furniture - greenery wall and neon sign - two sided bar - plated dinner service - bridal suite
Room cost
No Rental Fee with Food and Beverage Bookings
Available services that can be provided by The Franklin of Soulard
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Liability insurance
- Lighting/Sound
- Pet friendly
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Wheelchair accessible
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
24 reviews
Wonderful Venue for a Wedding Reception
What an outstanding place to have our Son and Daughter-in-Law's reception. Danny and Christina and are joy to work with. I highly recommend the Franklin of Soulard.
The Franklin is magic!
The Franklin is magic! When the reception venue we had originally booked cancelled on us, we were devastated. In a scramble to find a new venue with our date still available, we found The Franklin. The staff and owners were so kind, generous and accommodating. In the end, it was a blessing that we got to have our reception here instead. It was everything we dreamed of and more! And one HUGE shout out to the chef. I have celiac disease so food at weddings is always a challenge. The chef took mine and all of my guests food restrictions very seriously and I felt so safe. On top of that, the food was absolutely delicious. I could not recommend this venue enough. They will take good care of you like they took care of us!
The Franklin: A Wedding Dream Come True!
The Franklin of Soulard made our May 2025 wedding reception an absolute DREAM. The Franklin team is a truly phenomenal, down-to-earth, talented group of professionals. My husband and I knew we'd found the right wedding venue team during our tour: we had told Daniel, Christina, and Cate that this was the first venue we had seen, and their immediate response was to give us a list of questions to ask/things to look for in other venues we looked at. We knew right then and there that this was a group of people who genuinely cared about us having the wedding of our dreams (even if it wasn't with them!). We ended up signing our contract with The Franklin about 10 months out from our big day, and we were met with abundant kindness, organization, and thoughtfulness throughout that entire time period. Forming the contract was stress-free and easy, too. The Franklin is super open about every cost involved with having your wedding with them, and all of their costs are entirely reasonable. All of their communication was prompt and upbeat as well. Their professionalism, high-quality communication, and meticulous organization was a massive contributor to my relaxed attitude on the big day– I knew everything was taken care of! Everything ran impeccably on the wedding day. The venue space itself is absolutely stunning and looks GORGEOUS in photos– the lit candles in the mezzanine gave the space such a fairytale, romantic feel. The food was AMAZING, and our guests are still commenting on it. Plus, The Franklin team is entirely dedicated to catering your menu to exactly what you want, even down to making a specific veggie crispier. Many of our wedding guests have told us that our reception was the most fun they've ever had at a wedding, and I think we owe a lot of that to the team at The Franklin! To anyone from The Franklin reading this: THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts for making our big day better than we could've dreamt!!! To anyone considering The Franklin for their big day: I CANNOT recommend them enough!!!!
Highly Recommend!
We had the most incredible experience with our wedding at the Franklin of Soulard! With a top notch crew, Christina and Danny are an absolute delight to work with, and were such a kind, welcoming, and professional presence throughout the entire wedding planning process. Cate, Nichole, and Emily guided us through every step of the journey with helpful advice, all while listening to our desires and making them come true! Truly, we couldn't ask for a better experience with the team at the Franklin. No detail was missed, and the wedding day went off without a hitch due to their professional diligence in creative a positive, joyful, and FUN atmosphere! Not only is the venue itself stunning, but Danny, Christina, and their team is what really seals the deal. From the moment we first inquired, we were immediately put at ease from the professionalism, kindness, and passion Christina and Danny have for their work. We felt supported throughout the entire process, received immediate answers to anything we had questions about, and are so honored to have been able to experience the magic of the space Christina and Danny have created. The bridal suite is a beautiful space and such a perk to be able to get ready in, the food was delicious, the entire staff was friendly and kind, and I feel like I need to pull out a thesaurus to find more nice words to say about the Franklin! We'd do it all over again in a heartbeat and grateful doesn't even begin to cover how we feel. Thank you a million!!!
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