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Where Creativity and Special Events Meet!

Your love isn't ordinary, so why should your wedding be? Located along the Missouri River and Katy Trail in Historic Downtown Saint Charles, the Foundry Art Centre is a unique event space for special events. The beautifully redesigned interior of the Foundry, where railroad cars were once produced, is a beautiful, spacious, picturesque backdrop to fit any occasion. The Grand Hall can accommodate up to 400 seated and 300 with a large-sized dance floor. With complimentary wedding pre-planning, free design assistance, and custom floor plans, plus everything else that is included, the price is a real steal! Check out what's included.

*7 hours of setup time! WOW! Venue access for event set up between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM the day of the event.
*5 hours of event time, 1 hour of clean up/load-out time.
*Assortment of tables: 66" rounds (guest tables), 8ft, 6ft, tall/short cocktail tables.
--Linens are not included but can be provided by the venue/caterer/client.
*Up to 400 white padded chairs.
--FAC staff will set up and remove the tables & chairs.
*Two pre-wedding planning meetings with custom floor plans (PDF). Let our experienced wedding planners help you!
*Event Venue Coordinator/Ambassador- before and during the event.
*Access to the catering kitchen, trash cans, liners, dumpsters.
*Baby Grand Piano - Yamaha GP Disklavier 0 Model: DGC1.
*Grand Hall Projection Screen – 144” high x 188” wide
*Wireless Microphone – SHURE SM58
*Grau Schierding Stage – 31’ long x 19’ deep x 18’ high
*150 parking spaces with handicap accessibility.
*Security (off-duty police officer).
*Our INCREDIBLE Art Galleries will open for the first hour during the event for guest’s viewing pleasure (unless special/traveling exhibition in galleries prevents Foundry access, or if between shows).

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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?

$3,000

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

$3,000

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?

$1,000

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

$1,000

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Event Planning
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$12.50

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

50

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Art Gallery
Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Garden
Historic Building
Loft
Museum
Park

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

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?

Bar Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Cocktail Reception
Outside Cake

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware

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?

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

Reviews of Foundry Art Centre

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The Foundry Art Centre is a beautiful and flexible wedding venue that accommodated large weddings and allowed couples to customize their experience, including bringing in their own freezer for dessert. Paige, the event coordinator, received high praise for her responsiveness, organization, and willingness to accommodate unique requests like a dragon dance performance. Guests appreciated the open space, self-playing piano, and access to art galleries, making for a memorable wedding experience. The overall sentiment is highly recommending the Foundry Art Centre for its stunning location and exceptional staff.

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The Foundry Art Centre is a beautiful and flexible wedding venue that accommodated large weddings and allowed couples to customize their experience, including bringing in their own freezer for dessert. Paige, the event coordinator, received high praise for her responsiveness, organization, and willingness to accommodate unique requests like a dragon dance performance. Guests appreciated the open space, self-playing piano, and access to art galleries, making for a memorable wedding experience. The overall sentiment is highly recommending the Foundry Art Centre for its stunning location and exceptional staff.

Katy
Katy Sent on 09/29/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Exceptional experience!

The Foundry Art Centre was a beautiful venue for our wedding. We loved the large size of the space for our large wedding and the flexibility to choose our own caterer. Also, as noted in other reviews, the Foundry Art Centre is extremely flexible with letting you execute your vision. We wanted to do ice cream as a dessert and they didn't have a freezer, so they allowed us to bring our own small freezer and plug it in their kitchen to keep our ice cream frozen. Also, Paige, the event coordinator, is super wonderful to work with and very organized and responsive. She responded very quickly to any random question we had and was very open to meeting with us anytime we wanted to come visit the space. This alleviated a lot of stress throughout the process. Would definitely recommend the Foundry Art Centre if you are looking for a large, beautiful, unique venue with the flexibility to make it your own.
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Ty Taylor Sent on 09/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Paige is awesome!

Paige is FANTASTIC, she really couldn’t have done a better job. We got married on 5.25.2024 and had a Vietnamese culture wedding which she said she has never done but was absolutely open to. She asked great questions and let me bother her with emails, phone calls and scheduled appointments. She was very responsive to questions, preferences, and was a major help with the planning. Also, she was on board with a dragon dance performance.
C
Caroline Sent on 05/03/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic venue for a wedding

Beautiful venue for a wedding. Paige was fantastic to work with and made the process easy and simple. Highly recommend
Mark
Mark Sent on 10/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Great Location & Incredibly Helpful Staff

Foundry Art Centre is an absolutely gorgeous location to host a wedding. The space is open and while we felt comfortable with ~100 guests, it could have easily accommodated far more. The venue includes a self-playing piano, which we loaded with songs from Les Miserables as guests were arriving. During the cocktail hour, guests can roam the art galleries, which was an incredible bonus coming from a family of artists and musicians. Moreso than the specifics of the venue, the team (and particularly Paige Jenkins) are incredibly helpful, professional, and kind. They had prompt responses to all our questions and were able to accommodate requests we had. We also had a day-of coordinator who was able to help get the groomsmen & I get the venue setup. All in all, the wedding was a fantastic success thanks to the help from Paige & her team!
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Frankie Sent on 09/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Just what we needed!

We wanted a relaxing, stress free build up to the wedding and Paige provided just that. The Foundry was able to address all our needs in terms of space and our non-traditional order of events. We would highly recommend this venue!
Amira
Amira Sent on 08/08/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing experience

I loved the foundry from the first visit we had with Paige. She helped answer all our questions and made our big day run smoothly. It is gorgeous and I’m so happy with how it all came together!
R
Renee Sent on 05/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Paige was incredible. Changed any and everything we wanted up to last minute. Always available kind and professional❤️

Five star for sure all employees were wonderful. Courteous and kind Paige Jenkins was indeed exceptional
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 01/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Artsy Setting

This venue was perfect for our reception. The lighting was simple and romantic and added such beauty to our gold and Christmasy decor. The simplicity of the venue allowed us to make it our own! Paige did a great job keeping me at ease through the whole process and answered all my questions quickly!
J
Jeana Sent on 10/30/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful, unique wedding venue

The Foundry was perfect for our daughter’s wedding! Paige was great to work with! The space is unique and the setup was great for our group. Everyone had a blast! Highly recommend!
A
Andrea Sent on 06/13/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Flexible Vendor

I looked into several venues for my wedding day and ultimately chose the Foundry Art Centre because of their flexibility. I was looking for a space big enough to easily accommodate 200 guests, allowed me to bring in my own catering, and provided a unique space that could host the ceremony and reception with enough space to flip the room without making guests feel uncomfortable. There was some turnover from when we booked the venue before the big day, which at first made me nervous but ultimately ended up being a blessing. Paige was so helpful, every question I posed to her or weird request she had an idea or a solution. She even let us borrow a bench from her office for our photos with Santa photo booth. They had a few issues with staffing the day of but Paige worked hard to make sure the effects weren’t felt by guests. I would highly recommend the Foundry Art Centre if you would like to have more of a DIY wedding in terms of decor and vendors.
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Awards

27

Professional Network & Endorsements

3 Endorsements
Carolyn Burke STL Carolyn Burke STL Wedding Officiants

The Foundry Art Centre is perfect for couples looking for a ceremony AND reception site. The simple theme / architecture gives couples the ability to make the event any color or them imaginable. Great location in St Charles. ~Carolyn Burke Wedding Officiant

The Conservatory - Historic District The Conservatory - Historic District Historic Weddings

The Foundry Art Centre is a unique and beautiful reception venue near The Conservatory.

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Great to work with, and are always set up on time. The staff is very helpful and friendly.

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Foundry Art Centre frequently asked questions

Foundry Art Centre includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Event Planning
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Foundry Art Centre includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Foundry Art Centre includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
The space offered by Foundry Art Centre for wedding events is known for:
  • Art Gallery
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Garden
  • Historic Building
  • Loft
  • Museum
  • Park
Foundry Art Centre offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
Foundry Art Centre offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Foundry Art Centre offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Foundry Art Centre offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Foundry Art Centre is recommended by 93% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in value, 4.6 in average response time, 4.6 in flexibility and 4.6 in professionalism.
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