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Built in 1878, the Palm House is the oldest standing greenhouse west of the Mississippi River. After major restoration, this event space has become a sought after location for special events.

Located in the heart of Tower Grove Park, this conservatory sits on an open air plaza overlooking the historic lily ponds. With its beautiful details with distinctive architecture, stately windows and soaring ceiling, and towering palm trees, this space is perfect for indoor or outdoor wedding ceremonies, rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, and all special and corporate events.

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Frequently asked questions

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?

$3,500

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

$3,500

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?

$1,250

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

$1,250

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
Clean Up
Parking
Set Up
Tables

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

10

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

1

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Museum
Park

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?

Clean Up
Liability Insurance
Wifi

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Reviews of The Piper Palm House

Mallory
Mallory Sent on 09/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous wedding ceremony venue

We had our wedding ceremony at the Piper Palm House for our August 2023 wedding. It was absolutely beautiful, and the photos look great with the pretty natural lighting and pops of green from the indoor plants. They were communicative throughout the process and very responsive via email. Everything during the rehearsal and on the day-of went smoothly. We used their bluetooth speaker for music, their microphone for the officiant to use and the arbor for decoration. The only thing I want to note for other couples: there is a possibility that an outdoor event may be booked during the same weekend and in that case, the tent on the patio is up Thurs-Sun. This happened to us and was a little disappointing because I had envisioned using that side for some photos that included all the beautiful windows. The coordinator at Piper Palm let me know well ahead of time that would be the case, which I did appreciate. We ended up taking our outdoor photos on one of the short sides of the building and in the greenhouse area in the back and they still turned out beautiful.
Miranda
Miranda Sent on 11/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Unique and Beautiful

My husband and I really wanted to find a unique, beautiful venue for our wedding, and we found the Piper Palm House! It's a gorgeous building in a stunning park. The staff was also super helpful with answering questions and helping things run smoothly the day of. We highly recommend this venue!
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Colton Sent on 06/05/2017
5 out of 5 rating
This is the place to have Weddings in St. Louis! The Piper Palm House is a beautiful venue inside and out. We chose to hold our event in the Palm House. The June heat started the weekend of our wedding. They let us decide a few days before the actual event to insure we made the right decision. The acoustics are great inside and the venue comes with all of the palms, plants and flowers seen in pictures. We really only added an alter. After the wedding we went outside to utilize Tower Grove Park. Everything was in bloom and pedestrians weren't overly in the way.
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Vicki Sent on 05/08/2017
5 out of 5 rating
We had our wedding ceremony inside the Piper Palm House and it was simply beautiful. The communication with the coordinator went smoothly. Every time I emailed, I received a response within 24 hours, usually sooner. Before we arrived for our rehearsal, I was informed about who I was meeting and what to expect. The day of the wedding, everything was ready to go when we arrived. We were able to get the venue decorated and perfected with plenty of time to spare. We couldn't have asked for anything more. Our building deposit was refunded to us quickly, within a week of the wedding. Thank you to everyone at the Piper Palm House and Tower Grove Park for helping us have the perfect day!
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Amanda Sent on 12/22/2015
5 out of 5 rating
I reserved and utilized the Palm House, patio and ruins area for my ceremony and reception. The Piper Palm House team was very helpful in coordinating communication between my planner and caterer, and they were very helpful in accommodating requests. The day was gorgeous and the venue was perfect for an early fall event. It could not have been more beautiful.
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User1978674 Sent on 09/13/2015
5 out of 5 rating
The Piper Palm House was an amazing venue for my wedding. The staff was incredibly helpful and professional. The venue is gorgeous and my guests loved it.
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Laura Sent on 11/28/2012
5 out of 5 rating
As soon as my husband and I saw the Piper Palm House in Tower Grove Park, we knew it was the perfect place for us to hold both our wedding & reception. It is a beautiful historic building. The inside is so beautiful with the majestic palms and other plants, you don't need a lot of flowers from a florist. We had small centerpieces made for the tables and that was it! The grounds surrouding the Piper are wonderful for pictures -- (definitely have your photographer take some by "The Ruins" at night). If you are looking for a beautiful venue for your wedding, reception, or both, Piper Palm House is a wonderful choice!
Jeanette
Jeanette Sent on 02/03/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Great site - everything was beautiful and they were very easy to work with (and really affordable!).
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Christie Sent on 06/01/2015
4.9 out of 5 rating
The Piper Palm House is such a beautiful venue for a wedding! It rained and rained on our wedding day so we had to move our outdoor wedding inside. The place didn't need any additional decor, which was a huge selling point for us. I'd read previous reviews which stated that it was much easier to contact the staff via e-mail than by phone. So, most of our contact was via e-mail and I have no complaints. They always responded very quickly and were more than accomodating. The "bridal room" is actually a kitchen, so I decided to do most of my getting ready at a nearby hotel so all of our pre-wedding photos wouldn't have stainless steel appliances in them. Our "day of" wedding coordinator was excellent and she made everything run as smoothly as possible. She also separately worked with our musicians to make sure that they had everything they needed to set up properly. If we had to do it all over again, we'd still choose the Piper Palm House!
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 07/15/2008
4.7 out of 5 rating
The Piper Palm House was absolutely beautiful and our coordinator was very helpful. The acoustics in the building are great, the place was clean, and the picture turned out beautifully. The girls were able to get ready in the kitchen, but unfortunately, there was no place for the guys. Also, make sure no major events are going on at the park on the day of your wedding. Otherwise, parking might become an issue. We paid $700 for two hours, but it was totally worth it!
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The Piper Palm House frequently asked questions

The Piper Palm House includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by The Piper Palm House for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Museum
  • Park
The Piper Palm House offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Piper Palm House offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
The Piper Palm House offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Liability Insurance
  • Wifi
The Piper Palm House offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Tables
The Piper Palm House is recommended by 88% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.4 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.6 in quality of service, 4.6 in professionalism, 4.6 in value, 4.4 in flexibility and 3.9 in average response time.
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