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Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, 9th Street Abbey is a wedding venue with spectacular charm. This historic property offers you the opportunity to celebrate your day with true romantic opulence. You and your guests can enjoy an unforgettable day here, commemorating your union with elegant style.

Facilities and Capacity

At 9th Street Abbey, you will have the opportunity to celebrate in a building that once was a church and schoolhouse. The building still retains some of its original architectural features, giving a true timelessness to the space. You can celebrate both your ceremony and reception here. The chapel space features peaked ceilings and arched wooden elements within, making it an ideal setting for your ceremony. You can also choose to exchange your vows on the terrace outside, surrounded by luscious greenery. The grounds of this building are replete with charming photo opportunities, such as wrought iron arches and colorful building exteriors. The church can also be used for your reception celebration, with plenty of space to set up banquet dining and a dance floor. A stage section can also be arranged for your chosen entertainment, so you and your guests can dance the night away.

Services Offered

When you choose to celebrate at 9th Street Abbey, plenty of amenities will be made available to you so you can facilitate your perfect day. You can enjoy the services of an event coordinator who can help you make the most of this spectacular property. Event rentals such as gold Chiavari chairs, tables, linens, flatware, and glassware are also available. You can customize your event by inviting outside vendors of your choice. For your convenience, there is ample on-street parking available free of charge.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Garden
Historic Building
Religious

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
July
August

Reviews of 9th Street Abbey

Rob
Rob D. Sent on 10/04/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Venue

Could not recommend 9th Street Abbey more. The entire experience was made possible by their point person Madeline Gala, an incredible & caring force.

I have never seen someone move heaven and earth so much to make a wedding so special.

Beautiful venue. Beautiful people.
Haleah
Haleah Sent on 12/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection

The 9th Street Abbey was the perfect venue for us! It was stunning and Madeline was incredible to work with. She was beyond helpful, responsive, and accommodating. She made sure everything ran perfectly throughout the day and was more than on top of everything. I can’t recommend this venue enough!
Morgan
Morgan Sent on 09/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Perfection!

The venue was stunning. The service was exceptional. Our guests raved about the garden patio for cocktail hour. I wouldn’t change a thing!
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Stephanie Sent on 10/03/2018
5 out of 5 rating
The Abbey is an incredibly beautiful place and a perfect choice if you are interested in having the ceremony and reception in the same location as we did for our 9/18 wedding. We did not have an outside wedding planner, but Patty Long's day-of planning staff are professional, knowledgeable and extremely organized. Our day of planner, Jenna, was able to coordinate the timeline, vendors arriving, wait staff and the overall flow of the event from start to finish.

Additionally, because the catering and the venue are tied together and there is a kitchen on-site, the food is very fresh and not at all like typical wedding food options. (Dry chicken, anyone?) They were able to work with us to create a custom brunch menu that our guests loved.

We received many compliments from our other VENDORS about how well-produced, beautifully and smoothly the entire event went. Our photographers were AMAZED at the natural morning daylight in the loft area (I highly recommend renting this as well as the venue for the bridal party to get ready in). The garden area, staircases, stained glass, and high arched ceiling create the perfect backdrop for top-notch photos. I would recommend 9th Street Abbey, or Patty Long's Catering, in general, to anyone without hesitation.
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Olivia Sent on 06/25/2018
5 out of 5 rating
We held our ceremony and reception at 9th St. Abbey for our June 2018 wedding. The venue is gorgeous. The food is so easy to customize and fair in their pricing . Andrea was assigned to help us through the entire planning process and the day of. She provided the best service was our own personal wedding planner the day of. She made sure everything went perfectly and every detail was fulfilled. You will not be disappointed booking your wedding at 9th St. Abbey!
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Patty Sent on 11/09/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Most wonderful experience starting with the staff, especially Jenna, the food, and of course, the Abbey itself. Everyone acted like it was their daughter too. I highly recommend 9th Street Abbey and Patty Long Catering.
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Leah Sent on 08/25/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The whole team at Patty Long was very friendly and obliging. They were welcoming and helpful and extremely knowledgeable about the whole process. It was a joy working with them and made my wedding day very easy.
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Lindsay Sent on 08/12/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Julia was so friendly and always made us feel so comfortable. Jenna was top notch! She was pleasant and went above and beyond--even weeks after the reception. I did not want to take anything away because we were beyond happy with our experience, however not letting vendors in until 4pm the day of made for some significant stress. On the bright side, everything worked out. Thank you for being amazing!
L
Lynda Sent on 07/31/2017
5 out of 5 rating
This venue hit all of the buckets we were looking for. We wanted a venue that could host both the ceremony and reception, but also a venue that had character and charm The Abbey was perfect because it is naturally a beautiful venue and so very little additional decorating was needed other than the table decor and some added up-lighting. The courtyard provides some amazing photos once the sun sets. The added bonus of being paired with a wedding coordinator 3 months out was a huge piece for us also because they helped guide us with some of the smaller details we hadn't even considered and provided expertise based on their experience. They also allowed me to remain stress free the day of by handling many of the details that would otherwise stress a bride out.

I narrowed my venue list to 3 and The Abbey was the 1st of the 3 I visited. I didn't even want to go to the other two appointments but did so out of courtesy. I would recommend them to anyone that would listen!!
S
Stacey Sent on 01/04/2017
5 out of 5 rating
The team at 9th Street Abbey was fantastic to work with. The venue was beautiful and our guests had an amazing time.
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Awards

33
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

8 Endorsements
McMusic DJ & Photobooth Services McMusic DJ & Photobooth Services Wedding DJs

The 9th Street Abbey is a great location in the Soulard area to have your Ceremony & Reception all in one place. Great staff, service, and venue!

Spectrum Band Spectrum Band Wedding Bands

One of the unique venues in St. Louis that isn't simply a hotel ballroom. Well worth considering!

Stems Florist Stems Florist Wedding Florists

Hi -- Hope all is well and you guys are very busy!! Would love for you to give us an endorsement on Wedding Wire. Thank you! Kim Brannan Stems Florist 314-972-7836

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9th Street Abbey frequently asked questions

9th Street Abbey includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
9th Street Abbey includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The space offered by 9th Street Abbey for wedding events is known for:
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Religious
9th Street Abbey offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
9th Street Abbey offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
9th Street Abbey offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
9th Street Abbey offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
9th Street Abbey is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in average response time, 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in flexibility and 4.8 in value.
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