Catering Completely To Your Elegant Occasion
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Sydney Gamble
CATERING MANAGER
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER (2X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Live! By Loews St. Louis is a modern wedding venue located right in the heart of St. Louis, MO, featuring both indoor and outdoor options. Newly built and filled with function rooms, this is an ideal location for all styles of celebration. From intimate micro-weddings to elaborate receptions with all your loved ones, this location is here to cater to you.
Live! By Loews St. Louis offers room for up to 300 celebrants. Within the hotel, there is a wide range of event spaces, all with their own amenities and charm. The grand ballroom, the most scintillating setting on the property, boasts stunning views of the city through floor-to-ceiling windows. Right outside, couples can entertain guests on the bright and airy outdoor terrace. Before the celebrations begin, you and your partner can also make the most of the get-ready rooms available on-site. With its exceptional facilities and welcoming atmosphere, this is an ideal setting to get you prepped for your big day. This hotel also offers 216 rooms for rest and relaxation, providing plenty of space for all your guests. For a more luxurious experience, couples can also make the most of several more spacious rooms, including the elegant presidential suite. This venue’s lobby bar also offers an ideal space for a refreshing drink or light bite. Right next door sits the Clark & Bourbon restaurant, a classic steakhouse offering the highest quality meats and sides. For a final touch, this venue even offers a rooftop terrace, offering a private outdoor setting with stunning views over the city. No matter your event needs, this hotel is here to cater to your wedding celebration.
This venue works with couples to customize the experience. From the accommodating bartenders to the highly-skilled event specialists, they can offer you and your guests a refreshing experience. Couples can also work directly with this hotel to organize their elegant event. From furniture and furnishings to local vendor recommendations, they are here to provide it for you.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Hotel
Rooftop
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Food & Catering
Awards and Affiliations
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Meet the team
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- Sydney GambleCatering ManagerI adore weddings - a big party with all of your favorite people, what's not to love? I find joy in forming meaningful connections with my clients and making sure their big days run seamlessly!
- Robin SwickDirector of Sales & MarketingI've been in hospitality and events for many years and creating memories is my passion :-)
Reviews
5.0
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Live! by Loews is praised as a stunning downtown wedding venue with beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces and iconic city/ballpark views. Couples highlight seamless planning and attentive, highly organized event staff who handle last-minute changes smoothly. Guests loved the food, hotel amenities, and spacious ballroom—highly recommended for large wedding weekends.Review photos
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Mary Katherine D
5.0
5/12/2026
We had our wedding at Live! by Loews and truly had the best experience from start to finish. Sydney was nothing short of incredible. She was always so friendly, accommodating, reli...
able, and willing to help with anything we needed throughout the entire planning process. She made us feel supported every step of the way and truly helped make our wedding day perfect.
The entire staff at Live! by Loews was wonderful as well. The valet service was efficient and professional, and the food service was amazing — meals came out quickly and smoothly even with over 200 guests attending. Everything felt organized, seamless, and stress free.
We are so grateful for the experience we had and would absolutely recommend Live! by Loews to anyone looking for a wedding venue. They exceeded our expectations in every way!
Kelli M
5.0
4/02/2026
My husband and I got married at Live! by Loews St. Louis in May 2025 and we truly had the best experience!!
Sydney, our event coordinator, was amazing to work with from start to f...
inish. She was so organized, responsive, and just made the whole process feel easy. She worked closely with all of our vendors and made sure everything came together exactly how we envisioned.
It unfortunately ended up pouring rain our entire wedding day (of course) but Sydney was incredible—she kept me calm and handled everything so smoothly. We had to move our ceremony indoors into the reception space last minute due to the weather, and she made the transition completely seamless. It still turned out so beautiful and honestly felt like it was meant to be that way! And we ended up having to take basically all of our pictures at the venue because of the rain - But thank god the venue is so beautiful because our pictures turned out perfect still!!
The whole team was so helpful and attentive, and everything throughout the day ran perfectly. We were able to just enjoy every moment without stressing about a thing, which is exactly what you hope for on your wedding day.
We had the absolute best night ever and couldn’t recommend this venue enough!! 🤍
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Jessica R
5.0
1/08/2026
Sydney and the whole Loew's team helped make our wedding weekend absolutely perfect! From our rehearsal dinner to getting ready in the morning, everyone felt so taken care of!
Anyaku O
5.0
11/14/2025
Sydney was the absolute best! She listened, she was patient, she was also very responsive. We are grateful we met her when we were looking for reception venues. She made choosing l...
ive by Loews so easy!
Also, thanks to live by Loews STL we had a wedding weekend that exceeded our expectations!
Jaclyn K
5.0
11/04/2025
We hosted our rehearsal dinner at live by Lowe’s and it was a dream come true. The balcony space is such a beautiful way to showcase St. Louis to your guests. Sydney was amazing to...
work with, making the whole process super seamless and easy. The staff were friendly, professional, & efficient. The dinner was amazingggg. & don’t even get me started on the dessert. People still talk about it. We would 100% recommend having your event here!Â
Tayler J
5.0
11/02/2025
I cannot begin to express how amazing our wedding turned out. From the venue, the staff, the food, SYDNEY….I will forever remember this day. I highly recommend Live! by Loews.Â
Anna P
5.0
10/20/2025
We picked Live! by Loews as our wedding venue a year and a half out, and from the very beginning, working with Sydney was an absolute dream. She was always so helpful, so much fun ...
to work with, and truly went above and beyond. From tastings, to walk-throughs, to communicating with our vendors, and everything in between, she made the entire process feel seamless and exciting. From the moment I met Sydney, I knew I wanted to have our wedding at Live! by Loews because I knew she was going to take such good care of us.
The venue itself is amazing and perfect if you have a lot of guests traveling in. It made everything so easy and enjoyable for our friends and family. I cannot recommend Sydney and her team at Live! by Loews enough. If you are a couple looking for a wedding venue, rehearsal dinner, shower, or anything in between, they will make your day absolutely magical!!
Stephanie F
5.0
10/14/2025
Our wedding at Live! by Loews was truly unforgettable! From the moment we began planning, Sydney exceeded every expectation with her professionalism, attention to detail, and genui...
ne care. Every request—no matter how specific—was met with enthusiasm and executed flawlessly.
The hotel’s amenities went above and beyond what we could have imagined, creating an elevated experience not only for us but for all of our guests. We received countless compliments on the exceptional food/drinks, the vibrant location, and the upscale comfort of the property. Live! by Loews provided the perfect blend of luxury, hospitality, and heart—everything we hoped for in a wedding venue.
Thank you SO MUCH to Sydney and Live! By Loews for helping to make our wedding an absolute dream🤍🫶🏼
Caroline K
5.0
9/11/2025
We had our wedding reception at Live! By Loews in June and we could not be any happier with how wonderful everything turned out. We do not have even a single complaint. It was a fi...
rst class reception from the delicious 5 star food, the bar, the beautiful indoor and outdoor space, the coordination with our vendors and the attentive wait staff that all delivered flawlessly. My husband and I wanted to make sure we attended the cocktail hour because the Bullock is such an amazing outdoor space that has a great view of Downtown St. Louis and Busch Stadium. All our guests seemed to love this too. The indoor ballroom turned out so beautiful and exceeded our expectations. There was so much room to dance and we loved having the amenities of a luxury hotel experience. Sydney was such a pleasure to work with and made the wedding planning experience so seamless. We are so happy that we chose Live! by Loews!
Megan B
5.0
8/28/2025
We had our wedding reception here and it was amazing! The venue is such a modern, iconic spot downtown, and everything ran so smoothly - even on a summer weekend when the Cardinals...
were in town. Sydney was wonderful to work with - so helpful, responsive, and made the whole process easy. Highly recommend!
Collin B
5.0
3/16/2025
We are in the middle of our post-wedding reviews and this one was the easiest to write. There is not a single negative thing that comes to mind in working with the Loews.
If you ...
are a couple looking for a picturesque, luxury wedding in downtown St. Louis look no further than Live! by Loews. This venue gives you the perfect blend of all things STL (downtown, the arch, Busch Stadium, BPV) with top-notch luxury and class. For us, this gave us the ability to show our out-of-town guests the true St. Louis experience. This was the single best decision we made for our wedding.
We held our wedding in late October 2024 and we couldn't have dreamed of a better day. The Loews staff ensured everything was planned to perfection. Starting with the planning aspect, working with Sydney at the Loews was one of the best parts of our wedding planning. She immediately worked to provide us with all of the information to fit our wedding detail and budget. The big selling point for us was the opportunity to do a walk-through of the venue. During our tour, Sydney helped make the wedding day vision come to life. She made sure to provide us with all of the detail and answer any questions we had. Sydney truly cared about our day and made sure to do everything in her power to make it perfect. It was an absolute pleasure working with her to make our wedding day come to life.
A few other key callouts that made our wedding experience so much better was the hotel, the cocktail hour and the food. The entire hotel is absolutely beautiful, from the lobby to the bar to the guest rooms you can tell this is a luxury hotel. All of our guests absolutely raved about the hotel and the amenities it offered.
The cocktail hour was one of the best parts of the entire day. We decided it was only fitting for us to participate and socialize with our guests. I cant recommend this enough. During this hour, our guests got to go outside to The Bullock Bar and enjoy a gorgeous backdrop to mingle and sip cocktails. This outdoor terrace over-looks historic Busch Stadium and views of the arch. The hors d'oeuvres stole the show. It was a perfect way to bridge the wedding ceremony with the beginning of the party!
Lastly was the food! We have been to our fair share of weddings and this meal was one of the better wedding meals we have had. A number of our guests communicated how amazing the meal was. This is another element that adds to the top-tier service that the Loews provided.
In summary, our day could not have gone better, a HUGE part of that was due to Sydney and the team at the Loews. I truly cannot recommend them enough for your future wedding.
Tia V
5.0
12/23/2024
We just had our wedding reception at Live! By Loews in November and I cannot even begin to describe how amazing this venue was! Every guest we had had told us numerous times how pe...
rfect and beautiful the venue was. STL has always been our home and we are both big STL sports fans so being so close to all the teams felt even more special. From the cocktail hour, to the reception, to the beautiful patio everything was amazing. We also had a brunch the morning after the wedding and that was also beautiful.
We had about 250 guests and the ballroom fit everyone perfectly without seeming crowded.
The reception would not have been possible without the amazing wedding coordinator Sydney. She was absolutely INCREDIBLE and instrumental to our entire reception. From our very first conversation Sydney was always on top of the game and always so ready to assist us with anything we needed. We stayed at the hotel a few days before trying to have everything ready and Sydney was there everyday always ready to help. She is the sweetest!
The staff at live were also incredible the entire reception! So sweet and welcoming to all our guests. The chefs also did an incredible job as everyone absolutely loved the food!
Highly highly highly recommend Live for a reception! Wish I could do it all over again!
Zachary C
5.0
12/18/2024
We recently had our wedding and reception at Live! by Loews in October, and it was absolutely incredible. From start to finish, every detail was perfectly handled, and the experien...
ce exceeded all of our expectations.
Our ceremony and cocktail hour took place on the Bullock Terrace, and the setting was nothing short of breathtaking. The stunning cityscape and Ballpark Village provided the exact vibe we envisioned. The terrace was beautifully prepared, creating an atmosphere our guest couldn't stop raving about.
The Cardinal Ballroom for our reception was spacious enough to comfortably accommodate our 200 guests, with plenty of room for dancing and celebrating. The bar service was impeccable, and the food was a highlight of the night - everyone commented on how delicious everything was.
A huge shoutout to Sydney, the venue coordinator, who was truly the icing on the cake. From our very first meeting to the wedding day itself, she went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. If everyone planning their wedding had a Sydney, no one would ever have to worry about a thing! her expertise, kindness, and attention to detail made the entire process smooth and stress-free.
Beyond Sydney, every staff member we encountered was warm, friendly, and eager to help. Their professionalism and genuine care made both us and our guests feel welcomed and valued throughout the event.
If I could do it all over again, there isn't a single thing I would change. Live! by Loews was the perfect choice, and I would pick them again in a heartbeat. Thank you for making our special day unforgettable.
Lauren P
5.0
12/09/2024
We used Live! by Loews for our Welcome Party for our wedding in February 2024. We had around 50 guests and used a conference room and served drinks (no food). We worked with Sydney...
during the planning process and she was great! Quick to respond and easy to work with. The location (both the venue itself and the room) was beautiful and convenient (especially for our guests staying in the hotel). Live! by Loews had lots of packages to choose from and also handled all signage, which was really helpful. I would definitely recommend for any kind of wedding event.
Chino E
5.0
11/11/2024
We absolutely adore Live! by Loews. Sydney Gamble made our experience everything we could have hoped for and more. She is extremely professional, easy to work with, and helped us c...
urate a fantastic wedding in our budget. She even gave us her personal number during the wedding week to make sure we could always stay in touch.
Our guests couldn’t stop raving about the food which was our biggest thing. Weddings can be notorious for bad food but the chef really knocked it out of the park. Standouts were the beef skewers for an appetizer and the sea bass as an entree.
Our wedding package came with an anniversary stay and we can’t wait to come back! This is such an underrated gem right in the heart of the Lou. 10/10 Would book again.
Betsy R
5.0
11/07/2024
We chose Live! by Loews for our wedding weekend "base". The groom's family was local but the bride was from out of state. In addition to using the hotel for our room block, we hos...
ted the rehearsal dinner, welcome party, bridesmaids' hair and makeup and farewell brunch all on the Loew's property. The location next to Busch Stadium was perfect for a baseball-themed outdoor welcome party on the Event Lawn Friday evening! Every event ran seamlessly all weekend. The property itself is a great vibe (especially if you love baseball), blending casual and upscale very effectively. All the staff were top-notch, from the valets to the front desk, wait staff and event team. Our event coordinator, Sydney, handled all my concerns and questions flawlessly and efficiently. Our out-of-state guests raved about the entire experience!
Mark V
5.0
9/30/2024
Everything was perfect! Sydney was great to work with from start to finish. She was very accommodating to everything we needed and went above and beyond to make our rehearsal dinne...
r special.
Erin S
5.0
9/28/2024
We just had our wedding at Live! by Loews STL. It was an absolutely perfect day! First off, Sydney was wonderful to work with throughout the entire process. She responded to our...
questions quickly and thoroughly. She also accommodated pretty much all of our needs. The entire staff the day of was kind and professional. Our guests had nothing but great things to say about the entire experience!
We decided to rent out the presidential suite for the weekend (highly recommend!) and that's where my bridesmaids and I got ready. It was beautiful and so much fun! It was also lovely for pictures! The groom and the guys had a room on the second floor in the hotel where they hung out and got ready. We had our ceremony inside the ballroom and it was set up perfectly! We had cocktail hour outside at the Bullock and it was absolutely gorgeous (this area was open to our guests all night - many enjoyed having the option to take a break outside!). We also had a band and the ballroom size accommodated all of this! We also appreciated that our out of town guests could stay right at the hotel. We honestly could not have asked for anything more. A big thank you to Sydney and the entire staff for making it an unforgettable weekend!
Wendy M
5.0
4/16/2024
I was so happy to have the opportunity to work with Sydney and her wonderful team at Live by Loews for a client's wedding. The venue is fun and lovely and perfect for St. Louis co...
uples who want to showcase the best of St. Louis. Beyond the amenities and location of the venue, the staff is professional, courteous, and dedicated to service, whether it is the clients, guests, or vendors.
Thank you again for all your work to make this a great day.
Andrew K
5.0
11/25/2023
We recently had our wedding at Live! And we could not have been more pleased with the experience! Sydney was the most easy going, accommodating, and helpful person during the whole...
process. Could not recommend her enough. We did not get one bad review from our guest from the venue it self to the food. Everything was just as we imagine it would be and better. The food came out fast and hot for each guest. Every event fit our timeline perfect! We can’t thank Sydney enough for all of her help!
Terri B
5.0
11/21/2023
Live! by Loews was a beautiful, upscale, and super fun venue for our wedding! The location in Ball Park Village was perfect! Sydney was so nice and easy to work with, and she took ...
care of EVERY detail! Her communication throughout the whole planning process was excellent, and the wedding, reception, and guest rooms were beautiful and exceeded all of our expectations. We had our ceremony on the balcony at dusk and it was stunning! We highly recommend Loews for your wedding or special event!
Alli C
5.0
11/14/2023
Live! By Loews was a Spectacular venue for our Wedding Reception! We had the pleasure of working with two lovely ladies, Robin and Sydney! They helped plan every detail from sta...
rt to finish and had great suggestions and ideas. The food was OUTSTANDING from the passed hors'd oeuvres to the sit down dinner and our guests were commenting all evening about how delicious the food was. We had impeccable service all night! The evening was seamless and magical and I would highly recommend this hotel. Everyone was helpful, kind and caring the day of our celebration in accommodating and welcoming our guests. DELICIOUS FOOD, IMPECCABLE SERVICE AND PERSONAL ATTENTION, was our experience at Live! By Loews for our Wedding Reception!
Blair S
5.0
10/23/2023
This was the PERFECT venue for our wedding reception! One year a later and I would not have changed anything at all. Robin and Sydney from the planning team were absolutely fantast...
ic to work with, and made nailing down all the little details as easy as possible. They eased our worries about everything - from possible playoff Cardinal baseball, to parking, and even where to bustle my wedding dress!
The venue really speaks for itself - we have had so many people compliment the hotel and how we used it for our wedding reception/ cocktail hour. The outdoor patio space was just perfect for our cocktail hour, and with so many out of town guests, the view of Busch Stadium really made it memorable and a lasting STL experience.
The ballroom was set up perfectly and exactly how we wanted for the dinner / dancing part of the reception! The team did an amazing job making sure our wishes and asks came out 10/10. Such a large ballroom, and with our number (160+) and a dance floor, there was still a lot of room so it didn’t feel too crowded.
The food - IMPECCABLE. As soon as we had our initial tasting, I knew we’d have no issues in that department. The chef did an amazing job with the dietary restrictions of our guests, and even made homemade Crunchwrap Supremes to meet all of our late night Taco Bell needs. Our guests are still raving about them! We had a custom cocktail as part of our package as well, and the head bartender really put every effort in to make sure it was exactly what we wanted. It was just amazing and tased exactly how we pictured all night!
I would book the venue time and time again for our wedding! You cannot go wrong.
Emma M
5.0
10/05/2023
Robin & Sydney were excellent. They were helpful and timely during the planning process and also made me feel like my wedding was their #1 priority. The night ran smoothly and I di...
dn’t have to worry about a thing. Our guests loved the venue, especially the outdoor space. Also…the food was amazing! Thanks again!
Beth K
5.0
10/10/2022
From the very beginning, this venue and its team were incredible. From our first tour to our reception, they were organized, communicated, and went with all of the changes we threw...
at them. Our contact changed as people came and went but no one missed a beat. We used the outdoor space for our cocktail hour and the setup was beautiful! The team NAILED our vision for the cocktail hour. The ballroom was set up so beautifully and exactly how we planned down to the last centerpiece.
The rooms were clean and classy. We began with a certain number of rooms in our hotel block and were able to add rooms with no problem!
The food and drinks at our cocktail and reception were exactly what we wanted. The food was delicious and the drinks kept coming! We had 150 people at our reception and the bartenders kept up with no problem!
We cannot thank this venue enough for making our day perfect! We highly recommend this venue for future events!
Taylor H
5.0
11/10/2021
Picking out a venue for our wedding was difficult for us, we wanted a space large enough for about 250 people, an outdoor space for the ceremony, and for our ceremony/cocktail hour...
/ reception to be at the same venue. When we saw Live! by Loews, we knew it was the perfect space for us! We had our ceremony on the raised balcony, the cocktail hour at the outdoor Bullock bar, and the reception inside the ballroom. Right from the start Loews was wonderful to work with, they took into consideration everything we asked and really worked with us to make our dreams come to reality. My bridal party and I got ready at the hotel and anything we requested, they were there to help. Our biggest concern was the potential noise from Ballpark Village during our ceremony... Loews asked each business to abide by a noise ordinance for 30min at 5:30pm for our ceremony. The entire day turned out perfect. They were so accommodating with everything we asked of them. I was also slightly worried about service due to staffing issues throughout the country. I was blown away; they did an incredible job! Several of our guests told me their drink was never empty. The food was delicious, the bar never had a long line, and everything went incredible smooth for our 238 guests. I could not thank Robin & Live! by Loews enough. I also love that my now husband and I can go back to our wedding venue and grab dinner or a drink. It is such a fun space for a wedding, we had the best day ever!
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