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
Modern Elegance 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
Starting at $1000
The Franklin of Soulard
Modern Elegance 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
Starting at $1000
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
30 reviews
- CO
Caylee O.
Caylee O.
The Franklin of Soulard was an absolutely amazing place to have our wedding reception! My husband and I are from Dallas, TX but most of our family is in the St Louis/central Illinois area so we decided to get married in St Louis. Planning a wedding out of state and away from your family is incredibly difficult, but The Franklin made it SO easy! From the initial call to learn about the details of the venue, to picking up all our decor the morning after our wedding, everything was so incredible! The Franklin had a few selling points for us. 1 - You could tell right away that they have a phenomenal team assembled. Each of them were so welcoming and from the moment we inquired about the venue to our event, they made every step of the way feel so exciting! During a time in life that can feel overwhelming, they helped us focus on the joy and excitement of our engagement and wedding! 2 - They were very transparent and straightforward with their pricing, what they offered, and different expectations. They understood the challenge of planning a wedding out of state and worked with us to make sure our vision came to life. They were accommodating with our schedule and gave us a tour when we were in town visiting. They were prompt with their communications and answered every question we had. They emailed us a list of preferred vendors and we booked most of ours based on their recommendations. They were an all inclusive venue and listed their services very clearly when we booked with them. They took care of setting everything up and tearing everything down (outside of our extra decor) and stayed true to their original proposal. They helped us create a timeline, worked with our vendors on the event schedule, and I never felt uncertain about any aspect of our timeline. We had so much communication with the team leading up to the wedding and I completely trusted them to run the show! 3 - The food was INCREDIBLE! I can’t even count how many compliments we had on the food. This is not your ordinary large event catering food. This was a delicious meal made at the venue by a culinary team. We had a wonderful food tasting at the venue a few months ago and picked every aspect of our meal. They served all 210 of our guests hot meals in less than 15 mins. They had water service to the table, the bar line was never too long, and they just did a great job with every aspect of the meal! They also provided a kids meal which was a hit! I cannot recommend The Franklin enough! Located in such a historic part of St. Louis, our pictures inside and outside the venue were stunning!! They provided everything we needed and more to make our day so special! If you are planning a large event in St Louis, I would highly recommend reaching out to The Franklin of Soulard!
- AR
Ashley R.
The best venue experience I could ever ask for!
The Franklin was phenomenal to work with from start to finish! From the beginning, communication with their team was very quick and seamless! They were amazing about answering all my questions and making sure all of the details were how I wanted them. When it came down to finalizing details, Emily and Katelyn were so detail oriented and double checked everything to make sure all the details were perfect. From the details, to the rehearsal dinner, to the wedding day, the handled and executed the entire process perfectly. I was never worried about how my wedding day would flow because Emily, Katelyn, and the rest of the team handled everything! The food and drink were also amazing! We had so many guests rave about the food and our cocktails! Cate did an amazing job creating the perfect cocktails just from hearing about what flavor profiles we liked and the food at the wedding tasted just as good as at the tasting. I am so grateful I chose the Franklin for my wedding venue. Planning a wedding is stressful and they were the biggest support and made everything so seamless! It was so easy to see how passionate the entire team is about not just running a wedding venue but about also how they care about the couples and their families!
- JT
Jenna T.
Amazing Experience with The Franklin of Soulard
We are so happy and thankful that we booked The Franklin for our wedding! The owners and management team were excellent to work with from start to finish. They were always punctual, professional, and incredibly helpful with answering our questions (and pointing out things we hadn’t even considered!). Getting to do a tasting ahead of time with our friends was such a fun and memorable experience, and the food on the big day was absolutely delicious. The Franklin is such a gorgeous venue and had everything we were looking for. So many of our guests commented on the beautiful setting, the decorations, and how seamless the whole event felt. It was exactly what we wanted, and we are so grateful to the team for making our wedding so amazing!
- BK
Brittany & K.
A Truly Memorable Wedding Experience
We truly could not have asked for a better wedding reception venue. From the very beginning, communication was excellent. Every question we had was answered promptly, and the staff was consistently professional, friendly, and easy to work with. Our final details meeting was especially helpful. The Franklin team walked us through important logistics we might otherwise have delayed thinking about and added a level of accountability that made us feel much more prepared and supported leading up to the wedding day. On the day itself, The Franklin staff kept everything running smoothly and on schedule while remaining flexible when small adjustments were needed. Every interaction was punctual, thoughtful, and organized. The staff made the decor setup and breakdown feel effortless, which allowed us and our families to be more present and actually enjoy the celebration. The Franklin staff also worked seamlessly with our outside vendors, honored all of our wishes, and made us feel genuinely cared for throughout the process. We are so grateful for the role The Franklin played in making our wedding day feel special, smooth, and memorable. Special thank you to Emily, Cate, and Christina for being the bright lights we needed as we start this new chapter in our lives!
- AH
Amanda H.
THE BEST WEDDING VENUE & PEOPLE
How do I even begin?! From the moment we stepped into The Franklin, we knew the venue and the staff were something truly special. Having our wedding there was the best decision we could have made. We felt like family from day one. We cannot say thank you enough to Christina, Danny, Cate, Emily, and the entire Franklin team. You made our dreams come true. No detail ever went unnoticed—from the countless emails, calls, and texts you all answered immediately, to our beautiful private tasting (which genuinely felt like sampling dishes from an upscale restaurant, not your typical wedding food), to always opening the doors for us whenever we needed to plan something out or practice our first dance and calm our nerves. The venue itself is the perfect blend of elegant and historic—every corner feels intentional and magical. Everything ran so smoothly on our big day. Our guests could not stop talking about how wonderful the staff was, how quickly the team served such a large group during dinner, how good the drinks and food were (especially our signature cocktails!), and how insanely beautiful and romantic the venue is. We will be forever grateful and highly, highly recommend everyone have their wedding at The Franklin!! Lots of love, The Hormberg
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