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  • 2023

The McPherson

Up to 240 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms

Why couples loved this venue

  • Unique aesthetic style
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
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Recommended by 94% of couples

About this venue


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.

Features

Small team (2-10 members)

Experience

  • 126 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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Weddings at this venue

Susan & Tasha's wedding
Susan & Tasha
37 photos
Maranda & William's wedding
Maranda & William
37 photos
Michelle & Malcom's wedding
Michelle & Malcom
52 photos

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 the 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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Reviews of The McPherson

Weddingwire
4.7/5 17 reviews
Google
4.6/5 141 reviews
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Julia Sent on 12/03/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely Phenomenal

I helped my niece plan her wedding at The McPherson and this venue is absolutely stunning! From the beamed ceilings, lovely courtyard and bride suite. The McPherson did not disappoint. We received so many compliments from our guests throughout the entire evening. Everything went so smooth and the food was to die for. I personally want to thank Phillip for all his attention to detail on the day of and answering all my questions promptly throughout the planning process! I'm so glad we chose The McPherson!
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Djl Sent on 09/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Hidden Gem in Great Location

Wow ! I would have never imagined how beautiful this venue is. If you just drive by you have no idea how fabulous the inside and rear courtyard are. The up-lighting and dance floor lights are really nice. They have a great bar inside and a second bar in the rear courtyard. The outside ceremony was just perfect and the indoor reception hall is awesome. I highly recommend this hidden gem for weddings
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Abell Sent on 08/30/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding Venue!

Abell DJ Company, DJ team has performed for many beautiful couples here and I have to say, it is one of my favorite venues in the St Louis area. I love the layout including the outdoor courtyard that's perfect for ceremonies or cocktails but, most of all the fantastic staff. They are easy to work with ensuring the couples day goes smoothly.
Looking forward to being back soon!
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Doug Sent on 07/08/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Unbelievably beautiful

We had the privilege of attending my niece’s wedding in St Louis and we must say that The McPherson is one of the most extraordinary wedding venues that we have ever seen. My niece had an outdoor ceremony in their huge courtyard that was just gorgeous. And the courtyard was great for the cocktail hour with a separate bar in addition to the main bar. Short lines !. The main reception hall has dramatic tall arched ceiling and really cool mood lighting. The dance floor lighting was also great. Altho I did not get to see it, my wife was able to visit our niece in the bride’s suite and she said it was the best she has ever seen. All in all a beautiful venue that you will always remember. As a plus for us we were able to book a very nice AirBnB that was right next door.
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Maggie Sent on 05/03/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful!

The venue was perfect for our ceremony and reception. Staff were great to work with! The Bridal Suite is a great, comfortable space to get ready in. The chapel is beautiful! The courtyard was perfect for cocktail hour. It is a pretty and large space. Our guests couldn’t stop taking about how pretty and unique the space is!
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Ashley Sent on 10/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great Venue!

We stumbled upon the McPherson by random chance and it was such a great discovery! We had to book over a year in advance to get a date we wanted but it was worth the wait! We did both ceremony and reception there and everything worked out perfectly, thanks to Philip! The ceremony was outside on their gorgeous patio that has all its own natural decorations so we didn’t need to do hardly anything since it was beautiful to begin with. The reception was inside with awesome high ceilings and beautiful wood and stained glass windows and so many guests were blow away at its natural beauty. Without even meaning to, it gave off the vibe of being somewhat Harry Potter themed, which is the best compliment in my eyes. Philip has made an amazing venue and worked so hard to make sure everything ran smoothly, even when it looked like it was about to rain! He’s prepared for everything and was easy to communicate with at any time in our planning! We can’t thank him enough and can only hope more people get to experience the greatness that is The McPherson!!
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Danielle Sent on 05/28/2019
5 out of 5 rating

A hidden gem in the CWE

The McPherson is an amazing venue. From it's former chapel-look with the stain glass windows to the incredible outdoor courtyard, it had everything we were looking for. Philip was a great host and easy to work with. Many of our guests commented on how beautiful the space was. I would highly recommend the McPherson to anyone. It's a hidden gem in the Central West End.
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Leah Sent on 11/20/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Great venue!

The McPherson was the perfect venue for our wedding of roughly 120 guests. Philip was a great host, and very responsive to phone call and text message. He was present for the ceremony and made sure things went smoothly. The venue is absolutely beautiful, and many people commented on how much they liked it. Additionally, it was nice to be able to have the ceremony and reception in the same location. One of my favorite parts of the venue is the bridal suite for the girls to get ready in the day of. We did our hair and make up there, had lunch and drinks, and generally had a great time. Additionally, most of our guests were in from out of town, and the location in the central west end was a great showcase for St. Louis. Russo's in their exclusive caterer, and the food and drink were quite delicious and presented beautifully, as was the room set up. However, in the planning phase for the reception, Kathy from Russo's was a bit difficult to get a hold of. That being said, Russo's did a great job and it was worth it to not have to shop around and find a caterer on my own. Overall, this was the PERFECT venue for our purposes and I would absolutely hire them again. Highly recommended!
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Kimbery Sent on 04/16/2018
5 out of 5 rating
The McPherson is amazing! Phillip was so incredibly helpful and accommodating. The venue is beautiful and the food, which is catered by Russo’s, was wonderful. I highly recommend that you order your cake through them too. I had multiple guests tell me that is was the best wedding cake that they have ever had. I would 100% recommend this place to anyone.
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Suzy Sent on 09/14/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We are the great pleasure of having our wedding at the McPherson. It truly was beautiful (inside and out). We are so happy we found the venue. Phillip was responsive to any of our needs and very upfront about the whole process. We got ready at the venue, which DID NOT disappoint. The bridal room was great for all our hair and make-up plus an area we could relax before the big event--It was warm and inviting. The actual wedding ceremony and reception both took place at the McPherson and exceeded our expectations. I could not speak higher of the McPherson and Russo’s. All of our guests commented on the wonderful venue and delicious food. I would recommend the McPherson and Russo’s to any of my family and friends!
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The McPherson frequently asked questions

The McPherson includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The McPherson includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at The McPherson includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by The McPherson for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
The McPherson offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The McPherson offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The McPherson offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The McPherson offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
  • Tents
The McPherson is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.7 in professionalism, 4.7 in value and 4.6 in average response time.
The McPherson currently offers 1 gift promotion for wedding services.
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