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The McPherson is a historic wedding venue located in Saint Louis, Missouri. This 100-year-old chapel and spacious garden provide a stunning, private setting to host your wedding celebration.

Facilities and Capacity
The McPherson offers both indoor and outdoor venue options for your ceremony and reception. Inside, the venue boasts 30-foot beamed ceilings, a large antique crystal chandelier, original architectural details, a beautiful bar, and state-of-the-art audio and mood lighting systems. Outside, the venue's spacious 5,000-square-foot courtyard is complete with a wedding...

About this vendor


The McPherson is a historic wedding venue located in Saint Louis, Missouri. This 100-year-old chapel and spacious garden provide a stunning, private setting to host your wedding celebration.

Facilities and Capacity
The McPherson offers both indoor and outdoor venue options for your ceremony and reception. Inside, the venue boasts 30-foot beamed ceilings, a large antique crystal chandelier, original architectural details, a beautiful bar, and state-of-the-art audio and mood lighting systems. Outside, the venue's spacious 5,000-square-foot courtyard is complete with a wedding gazebo and a second bar for private outdoor ceremonies or cocktail hour. The venue can accommodate weddings of up to 240 guests.

Services Offered
The McPherson offers many services to take the stress out of your wedding experience, allowing you to enjoy every moment of this momentous occasion with your loved ones. They have many event rentals available to create the atmosphere you have always dreamed of, such as tables and chairs, tents, a dance floor, lighting, altars and arches, chair covers, furniture, and audio equipment. The venue has ample parking available, is wheelchair accessible, and also provides shuttle and valet services. They are available to host ceremonies, receptions, bridal showers, engagement parties, elopements and rehearsal dinners. The wedding-related services they offer for your special day include:

  • All-inclusive packages
  • Cake
  • Catering and bar services
  • Event planner
  • Event rentals
  • Get-ready rooms
  • Liability insurance
  • Lighting and sound
  • Setup and cleanup
  • WiFi

Cuisine
The McPherson offers the convenience of in-house catering through their exclusive caterer, Russo's Gourmet Catering. They will also supply all needed barware, china, flatware, glassware, and linens for your event as well as a chocolate fountain. The wedding catering services and styles they provide include:

  • Buffet
  • Cocktail reception
  • Dessert and outside cake
  • Family style
  • French service
  • Hors d'oeuvres
  • Plated
  • Server(s)
  • Stations
  • Tastings

Other Services
The McPherson also provides many in-house bar services for your big day. The wedding bar services they offer include:

  • Bartender(s)
  • Cash bar
  • Champagne toast
  • House beer, liquor, and wine
  • Limited bar
  • Liquor license
  • Open bar
  • Premium liquor
  • Signature drink
  • Specialty beer and wine

Location
Numerous bars and restaurants are located within one block of The McPherson. It is also conveniently located close to Forest Park, Tower Grove Park, and Botanical Gardens for beautiful pictures.

Pricing & Deals

Starting at $3,350
Couples usually spend $3,900
Reception
$2,995 starting price
Bar service
$17 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?

Yes

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

$2,995

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

$1,995

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

No

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

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

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$17

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

Bartender(s)
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Historic Building

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
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

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
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

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?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Furniture
Lighting
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Chocolate Fountain
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
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 McPherson is a stunning and beautifully designed wedding venue that receives high praise from multiple reviewers. The venue offers a lovely courtyard, spacious reception hall with tall arched ceilings, and a well-equipped bride suite. Guests are impressed with the attentive and helpful staff, particularly Phillip, who ensures a smooth planning process and flawless execution on the day of the event. The food is also highly rated, and the venue receives accolades for its unique and picturesque spaces, including the courtyard, chapel, and cocktail hour area. Overall, The McPherson comes highly recommended for a memorable wedding experience.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The McPherson is a stunning and beautifully designed wedding venue that receives high praise from multiple reviewers. The venue offers a lovely courtyard, spacious reception hall with tall arched ceilings, and a well-equipped bride suite. Guests are impressed with the attentive and helpful staff, particularly Phillip, who ensures a smooth planning process and flawless execution on the day of the event. The food is also highly rated, and the venue receives accolades for its unique and picturesque spaces, including the courtyard, chapel, and cocktail hour area. Overall, The McPherson comes highly recommended for a memorable wedding experience.

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4.7/5 17 reviews
Google
4.6/5 129 reviews
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Location
4715 McPherson Avenue Saint Louis, MO, 63108
3147139922
314-680-8652
10:00 TO 6:00

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