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The Falls Reception & Conference Center is a banquet hall wedding venue located in Columbia, Illinois. Walking into the event space, your guests will be welcomed with cascading waterfalls. The date of your wedding can affect everything, from the look of the waterfalls and landscaped verandas to the availability of rooms and even the menu selections for your guests. However, just like each couple is unique, each season has its own unique look and options for you to benefit from. The Falls Reception & Conference Center is conveniently located just 15 minutes from downtown St. Louis.


Facilities and Capacity
The Falls Reception & Conference Center offers four different event spaces indoors and out. These event spaces, when used alone or combined, can accommodate up to 500 guests with ease. Couples can find an event space that is great for both an intimate dinner with close friends and family, and a lavish gala for everyone in town. This venue has a beautiful, cascading indoor and outdoor waterfall that really makes a statement.

Services Offered
The venue's professional consultants and knowledgeable and executive staff can help make your wedding day carefree and unforgettable. You can be confident in knowing this team will pay close attention to every detail, down to the last beautifully folded napkin on the table. Simply share your dreams with the planners, and they can make your dreams come true. The venue is available to host ceremonies, receptions, wedding showers, and engagement parties. The Falls Reception & Conference Center offers the following wedding services:

  • Event planner
  • Event rentals
  • Get-ready rooms
  • Liability insurance
  • Lighting/sound
  • Setup
  • Cleanup
  • Audio equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth

Cuisine
The Falls Reception & Conference Center gives couples the option to create their own menu, from the delicious and unique hors d’oeuvre and entrée selections to the beverages. Executive Chef Michael Sewell and his staff will prepare your selections using only the freshest and finest hand-picked ingredients available. Couples can choose from plated, buffet, or family-style serving options. Catering items include the following:

  • Tables
  • Barware
  • China
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens

FAQ

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?

$1,000

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

$1,000

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?

$1,295

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

$995

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables
Transportation

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

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$12.95

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

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Garden
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

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

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Lighting
Photo booth
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
July

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Reviews of The Falls Reception & Conference Center

Weddingwire
4.9/5 33 reviews
Google
4.6/5 231 reviews
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Claire Sent on 12/17/2023
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST Wedding Venue Choice!

We could not have picked a better venue for our wedding reception! The entire staff was amazing and so helpful throughout the entire wedding process. We were given some incredible unforeseen weather-related circumstances and The Falls staff did everything they could to make our day absolutely perfect! The food was phenomenal, the bar allowed us to have everything we wanted and more & the DJ is something all of our guests remember! We could not recommend this venue enough for our incredible experience!!
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Maria Sent on 02/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Experience!

I cannot say enough INCREDIBLE things about The Falls. Not only is the venue beautiful, the food is absolutely delicious (we received SO many compliments), and the staff, Ashley and Nancy, were amazing throughout the entire process. They truly made wedding planning so enjoyable and easy with their patience, positivity, and willingness to accommodate in any way possible, AND they made us feel very special. Not to mention the complimentary tastings leading up to the wedding...this was a perfect way to choose your meal selections AND enjoy a date night with your significant other leading up to the big day. :) I truly would not have wanted to have our reception anywhere else. I have and will continue to recommend the Falls to everyone I possibly can, because that's how passionate I feel about it. Love the venue and love the staff even more. Absolutely recommend!
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Megan Sent on 11/22/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Exceeded expectations-just perfect

I could not have asked for a more perfect spot for us. The setting for an outdoor fall ceremony was magical. They always do such a good job with their outdoor space. One of my favorite things was the fact that it was all a packaged deal-you didn't have to go elsewhere to find food for guests, didn't have to find a DJ, etc. They also provide a coordinator for your day and that made it completely stress-free for us. You can tell the people working/running The Falls have tons of experience and are meant for a job like this. Huge thanks to Brad, Ashley, and Nancy! The sweetest people and we can't thank them enough!
K
Kayla Sent on 11/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

magical experience

I initially booked this venue for the beautiful ceremony area but The Falls had so much more to offer. From the delicious food to the sweetest and most attentive staff, we could not have asked for more. Our wedding coordinator Ashley was absolutely amazing; I asked so many questions and she made planning our wedding a breeze. The in-house DJ was amazing from helping us decide on music to making sure everyone was dancing. I will be recommending this venue to anyone and everyone.
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Rebecca Sent on 02/11/2020
5 out of 5 rating

So Easy! Would Use Again!

We were looking for a simple, straightforward experience that included what we needed and didn’t require a lot of shopping around, and we found it at The Falls. Two short, convenient meetings took care of all the details. We found our cake vendor at the tasting dinner, had it delivered, and just had to show up on the party evening. They took such good care of us. SO EASY. I would gladly use their services again if I have the opportunity!
Kerry
Kerry Sent on 11/18/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent place to see

We knew immediately we wanted to celebrate here. The staff was amazing and they have soo many options to make your day special
B
Brett Sent on 09/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Ashley and Brett

Beautiful place. Beautiful day. They modified some of their original designs to fit our design, and it turned out amazing! Thank you to the entire staff at the falls. We had an excellent day and everything ran so smoothly!
Megan
Megan Sent on 03/19/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best Venue Ever!

It was so beautiful and impressive at the
Falls, They includes many amenities such as open bar, DJ, buffet, centerpieces and bridal suite. Go to The Taste at the falls! The Food is to die for and that's coming from a really picky eater! Come Hungry!!!
Tina
Tina Sent on 09/10/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Top notch service... Ashley was awesome!!! The staff was amazing. If I could do it all over again I would doing it at this amazing beautiful place. Love Love Love
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Jazmyn Sent on 06/26/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Years before I was engaged, I saw a random wedding video of a couple in front of the most beautiful waterfall, greenery, stones, and flowers. I told my mom that I had to get married there.
And so I did! The Falls was the first and last venue my now-husband and I visited. We were so happy with the ceremony space, the reception space, and how SO MUCH was taken care of with them. Planning was much less stressful because we chose The Falls. Ashley and Brad were phenomenal to work with throughout the planning process, as well as the day of the wedding. Thank you all for the most wonderful day!!
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