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Daniel and Christina Walsh
Daniel and Christina Walsh
Owner

Hispanic or Latinx-owned, Woman-owned

4 years in business

We speak English

6 team members

Host Your Unforgettable Event at The Franklin of Soulard

Nestled in the heart of historic Soulard in St. Louis, MO, The Franklin of Soulard is a breathtaking event venue that blends timeless elegance with modern convenience. Originally built in 1905, our beautifully restored space provides the perfect setting for weddings, corporate events, and special celebrations.

Why Choose The Franklin?

Elegant & Spacious Venue – Our grand ballroom features original hardwood floors, soaring 30-foot ceilings, shimmering golden chandeliers, and a beautifully framed 30-foot-wide stage. Large windows fill the space with natural light, while a candlelit mezzanine adds a warm glow to evening events.

Exceptional Guest Experience – Welcome up to 300 guests with ease! The Franklin offers a full-service bar, a stylish lounge with a greenery photo wall, and a fully furnished bridal suite designed for a stress-free wedding day.

Seamless Planning & Convenience – Enjoy on-site parking, in-house catering, and professional uniformed staff to ensure a flawless event. With nearby Airbnbs and hotels, travel accommodations for your guests are effortless.

From intimate gatherings to grand celebrations, The Franklin of Soulard sets the stage for unforgettable moments. Schedule your tour today and let’s bring your vision to life! Come see why we are one of the highest rated venues in the St. Louis region!

Pricing & Deals

$8,000 starting price $6,000 starting price
$15,000 average price $12,000 average price
Ceremony
$1,500 starting price
Bar service
$22 per person
These prices are available for the months of April through December.

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FAQ

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?

$1,500

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

$500

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

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

50

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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The Franklin is highly praised as a top-notch wedding venue with a phenomenal team that goes above and beyond for couples. Reviewers commend the exceptional service provided by the entire staff, including names like Daniel, Christina, Cate, Nichole, and Emily, who are described as welcoming, professional, and attentive throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. Guests appreciate the stunning venue space, delicious food, smooth coordination with vendors, transparent pricing, efficient organization, and beautiful decor that make for a magical and stress-free wedding experience. Highly recommended for creating a dream wedding.

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The Franklin is highly praised as a top-notch wedding venue with a phenomenal team that goes above and beyond for couples. Reviewers commend the exceptional service provided by the entire staff, including names like Daniel, Christina, Cate, Nichole, and Emily, who are described as welcoming, professional, and attentive throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. Guests appreciate the stunning venue space, delicious food, smooth coordination with vendors, transparent pricing, efficient organization, and beautiful decor that make for a magical and stress-free wedding experience. Highly recommended for creating a dream wedding.

Weddingwire
5.0/5 63 reviews
Google
4.8/5 220 reviews
Jeremiah
Jeremiah Sent on 09/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing STL Business!

There are not enough words to describe how great everyone at the Franklin was throughout the entire wedding planning and execution processes! We couldn't imagine having held our wedding anywhere else. They truly put their customers first and we are so grateful to have been able to have our big day at this unique venue. The team was flexible and genuinely helpful with every interaction and their number one priority was to ensure we were completely satisfied. We strongly recommend the Franklin to anyone looking to host a wedding or big event! The Franklin team is second to none and we wish them nothing but prosperity!
Kate
Kate Sent on 06/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Great Venue to Host a Wedding!

We held my daughter's wedding at The Franklin in May and it was a GREAT choice! The entire team is so accessible and easy to work with – from the first communication, it was clear that they wanted to make my daughter's day perfect! Daniel and Christina were so welcoming, and really encouraged us to make our vision come true – they were open to every idea and suggestion we had. Cate and Emily were excellent partners in planning all the details of the event.
It was so helpful having access to the venue several days before to get everything staged versus trying to set up the day before or day of. The Franklin team also has amazing relationship with all of the vendors – photographers, staging companies, our wedding cake bakery, flowers, band – everyone! This made coordination so simple for us!
The food and the service was absolutely wonderful. They did a wonderful job serving our 250 guests hot, tasty food, with plenty of wait staff to ensure our guests received their meals quickly. Bar service, dessert bar, late night snacks were all handled and coordinated efficiently throughout the evening! The entire evening could not have gone better, and we are thrilled with all of the wonderful feedback we have received from our guests. We would HIGHLY RECOMMEND the Franklin!
Emily
Emily Sent on 06/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Franklin: A Wedding Dream Come True!

The Franklin of Soulard made our May 2025 wedding reception an absolute DREAM. The Franklin team is a truly phenomenal, down-to-earth, talented group of professionals. My husband and I knew we'd found the right wedding venue team during our tour: we had told Daniel, Christina, and Cate that this was the first venue we had seen, and their immediate response was to give us a list of questions to ask/things to look for in other venues we looked at. We knew right then and there that this was a group of people who genuinely cared about us having the wedding of our dreams (even if it wasn't with them!). We ended up signing our contract with The Franklin about 10 months out from our big day, and we were met with abundant kindness, organization, and thoughtfulness throughout that entire time period. Forming the contract was stress-free and easy, too. The Franklin is super open about every cost involved with having your wedding with them, and all of their costs are entirely reasonable. All of their communication was prompt and upbeat as well. Their professionalism, high-quality communication, and meticulous organization was a massive contributor to my relaxed attitude on the big day– I knew everything was taken care of! Everything ran impeccably on the wedding day. The venue space itself is absolutely stunning and looks GORGEOUS in photos– the lit candles in the mezzanine gave the space such a fairytale, romantic feel. The food was AMAZING, and our guests are still commenting on it. Plus, The Franklin team is entirely dedicated to catering your menu to exactly what you want, even down to making a specific veggie crispier. Many of our wedding guests have told us that our reception was the most fun they've ever had at a wedding, and I think we owe a lot of that to the team at The Franklin! To anyone from The Franklin reading this: THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts for making our big day better than we could've dreamt!!! To anyone considering The Franklin for their big day: I CANNOT recommend them enough!!!!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2025 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2024 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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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.
The Franklin of Soulard currently offers 1 discount promotion for wedding services.

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