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The BEALL MANSION An Elegant Bed and Breakfast Inn is a mansion wedding venue located on Millionaire’s Row in historic Alton, Illinois. Just 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis, MO, The BEALL MANSION is committed to providing couples a fairy-tale wedding day to remember.

History

Built as a wedding gift by railroad baron Z.B. Job for his son and bride, Mary Drummond, the heiress to the Drummond Tobacco fortune, the venue is a beautifully restored, turn-of-the-century mansion boasting wedding & reception space, boutique lodging, dedicated event planners, and catering.

Facilities and Capacity

The venue provides outdoor and indoor spaces for weddings and reception of 2 to 100.

Outdoor event space may include a white wedding tent on the back lawn and will accommodate up to 100 seated guests.

Indoor wedding seating will accommodate up to 50 seated guests with standing room for the balance. The BEALL MANSION features 12 foot ceilings, crystal chandeliers, period antiques, and marble and bronze statuarythat showcase the property's rich and historic past.

One guest room is included with additional guest rooms are available for the wedding party to get ready for the big day.

There is bountiful free street parking and free limited off street parking.

Services Offered

The facility offers couples packages to choose their perfect wedding setup, and also gives additional options and upgrades, ensuring the couple's every need is met. Additional services include in room massage and spa, music, transportation, cake cutting, ushers, custom decorating, and event rentals including:

  • Audio equipment
  • Barware
  • Chairs
  • Chair covers
  • China
  • Chocolate buffet
  • Dance floor
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting
  • Linens
  • Tables
  • Tents and tent accessories


Cuisine

Reception food options include:

  • banquet (sit down) buffet or plated dining
  • fine hors d’oeuvres
  • fromage hors d’oeuvres
  • cake and coffee

The BEALL MANSION provides a beautifully decorated cake or couples may bring in their own.

The BEALL also offers full bar service from a liquor licensed vendor. Wine, beer, and liquor are available from a cash, limited, or open bar.

Accommodations

The "Honeymoon Suite" is provided for the wedding couple with all wedding packages, Overnight accommodations are also available for the rest of the wedding party and guests.

Every guest room features:

  • triple sheeted feathered bed (feather top removable)
  • hardwood floors and Oriental rugs
  • private baithroom with Italian marble floor
  • whirlpool for two or clawfoot tub
  • fireplace with carved mantle and gas logs (luxury rooms only)
  • HDTV/DVD
  • free Wi-Fi
  • its own unique view of the grounds, gardens, and surrounding mansions.
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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$3,099

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$399

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

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$699

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$449

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Glassware
Set Up

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

Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$20

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Garden
Historic Building
Inn/B&B
Mansion
Museum

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Elopements

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Specialty Beer

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables
Tents
Tent Accessories

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

December

Reviews of THE BEALL MANSION

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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
16 reviews
98% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    5 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.7 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.8 out of 5 rating
B
Brittany Sent on 01/12/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I've stayed at Palaces in Italy that don't compare to this place! Jim & Sandi are amazing. Perfect attention to every single detail. I'm so glad we chose to get married at the Beall! Our wedding date was 03/25/17 and we plan to go back soon for our anniversary that we've already scheduled. In scheduling our anniversary return trip Jim made sure to ask about every detail - even scheduled our massages! Thanks so much Jim & Sandi!
M
Molly Sent on 09/23/2015
5 out of 5 rating
If you are looking for a smaller, elegant venue then this is the place for you! The owner, Jim, and his wife, Sandy, were extremely welcoming and warm people. Jim was very helpful and patient with us during the planning process for our wedding. This was by far our best experience at a bed and breakfast. The breakfast in bed upgrade was well worth the money and I suggest that anyone staying at The Beall should try it! They were also very accommodating of last minute changes that occurred. The food that The Beall had catered for our reception was amazing! My only suggestion, if you are planning on having your ceremony at The Beall is that you contract your own officiate. The officiate provided by The Beall, Rev. Mike Paddock, performed the wrong ceremony at our wedding (he did a catholic version and we are not catholic). This was disappointing, considering that two months prior to our wedding, we traveled over four hours so that we could meet with the officiate and choose the version we wanted. This was mistake had absolutely nothing to do with The Beall, however, and they were very apologetic even though it was not their fault. Jim and Sandy, I believe have since put new protocols in place to prevent this from happening again. Even with this mistake, the whole day was magical and was everything we wanted. We will be back soon to stay at The Beall and experience more of the town of Alton.
S
Sheila Sent on 04/24/2014
5 out of 5 rating
The Beall goes above and beyond to ensure perfection for their clients! I could not have been more impressed. The mansion is beautiful and well kept full of historic touches. My wedding was better than I had hoped largely in part to Jim and Sandy at the Beall going out of their way to make my day perfect. I will be forever grateful!

Professional Network & Endorsements

2 Endorsements
Tracy Wallin Photography Tracy Wallin Photography Wedding Photographers

A very elegant place to get married or stay for the weekend. I was so taken away with the history of The Beall Mansion and you will be too! Jim & Sandy are wonderful hosts and will make sure your stay will be as enjoyable as possible!

Teri Newman Exquisite Events Elegantly Executed Teri Newman Exquisite Events Elegantly Executed Wedding Planners

A beautiful venue and easy to work with! They will go out of their way to make your day special!

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Carolyn Burke STL
4.8 out of 5 rating , 74 reviews
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THE BEALL MANSION frequently asked questions

THE BEALL MANSION includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Glassware
  • Set Up
THE BEALL MANSION includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at THE BEALL MANSION includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by THE BEALL MANSION for wedding events is known for:
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Inn/B&B
  • Mansion
  • Museum
THE BEALL MANSION offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
THE BEALL MANSION offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Elopements
THE BEALL MANSION offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Wifi
THE BEALL MANSION offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
  • Tent Accessories
THE BEALL MANSION 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 quality of service, 5 in average response time, 5 in professionalism, 4.8 in flexibility and 4.7 in value.

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