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The Franklin of Soulard is a 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. You can rest easy knowing that The Franklin provides on-site parking, as well as in-house catering and uniformed staff. We're ready to welcome you and your guests with our large, full-service bar, beautifully renovated ballroom with original hardwood floors, and our lounge area with a greenery photo wall that's sure to be a hit!

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 Airbnb's and surrounding hotels to make celebrations even easier for travelling guests! Bookings include our fully furnished bridal suite, with wide frosted windows and lots of natural light to make the morning of your event a breeze.

The Franklin of Soulard is perfect for any event, big or small, professional or personal! Our classic charm will make your event one to remember. Book your tour today!

Contact us any time at events@thefranklinofsoulard.com for more information!

The Franklin of Soulard, a venue for weddings and milestone occasions, is located in Saint Louis, Missouri.

  • Hispanic or Latinx-owned
  • Woman-owned

Frequently Asked Questions

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

No

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?

2,000

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

1,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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?

$22

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

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Cocktail Reception
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

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

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
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
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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Makenzi
Makenzi H. Married on 10/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

5 stars just isnt enough

I cannot say enough nice things about The Franklin of Soulard. We booked 20 months before our wedding date and during that entire time period I always felt like a priority. You get so much for your money & I never felt like they were trying to nickel and dime us for silly stuff (can’t say that about other places we toured). The bridal suite is HUGE which was so nice for the day of. The space is beautiful but truthfully the staff make this space so unique. Christina & Danny were SO helpful, courteous, and incredibly sincere the entire time. Christina always answered my questions with speed and Danny even helped carry boxes to the car the day after. I knew from the beginning I didnt have to worry about anything and I cannot thank them enough for that huge stress relief! Christina and Danny were always there when we needed them reception night and Lois treated us like royalty making sure we had drinks, desserts, and plenty of food. While planning, they made adjustments to entree sides, brought in specialty drinks we asked for, and NEVER made us feel like it was outrageous request. The food is absolutely incredible, Im not sure I will ever get over it! If you want a space that is beautiful, a wonderful staff, and a place that makes you feel like family… this is it. I wish we could get married here every single weekend, it was truly a dream. Thank you to The Franklin of Soulard for making sure our night was absolutely perfect! We cannot thank you all enough.
Alex
Alex R. Married on 10/02/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolute Dream!

Christina and Daniel were so incredibly wonderful to work with! I had no idea how much I would fall in love with The Franklin when I walked in to it. We wanted a beautiful venue with a lot of charm and it is just so breathtaking in person. Everyone at The Franklin ensured our wedding planning process was as easy as can be. They helped us plan so many details and we had such a hard time deciding on food because it was all so delicious (especially the late night corn dogs!). Our guests couldn't stop telling us how beautiful and unique the space was. I would recommend The Franklin to anyone planning an event. Such a special place!
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Emily S. Married on 09/23/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Don't walk, run to book this venue.

Where to even begin. Not only is this venue beautiful and perfect for a wedding, but the owners Christina and Daniel have to be two of the most amazing, professional, skilled, incredible people ever! We visited the venue because of the location, size and ambiance, but we booked it because of Christina and Daniel. Their experience in the event hosting space was apparent from the very first conversation and our day was literally perfect due in large part to them and their amazing staff. They went above and beyond at every touch point to make sure our day was perfect.

And you know how people always say that something will inevitably go wrong on your wedding day and just go with it? That didn't even happen to us because everyone at The Franklin was so prepared.

Don't walk, run to book this venue.
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The Franklin of Soulard frequently asked questions

The Franklin of Soulard includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The Franklin of Soulard includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Franklin of Soulard includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by The Franklin of Soulard for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
The Franklin of Soulard offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
The Franklin of Soulard offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Franklin of Soulard offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Franklin of Soulard offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
The Franklin of Soulard is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.

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