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Main Street Abbey

4.9
(50)
best-of-weddings

340 South Main Street, Columbia, IL

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About This Vendor

A Church Transformed

Main Street Abbey is a beautiful wedding venue located in Columbia, IL. The abbey, constructed in 1866, has been a staple on Historic Main Street for more than 130 years. After careful reconstruction, it now operates as a premier event space that merges nostalgic history and modern innovation. Located just minutes from downtown St. Louis, this unique venue will wow your guests from the moment they step foot through the doors. With striking arched ceilings and original stained glass windows, it is a space designed for an occasion as momentous as your wedding day. You can host both your ceremony and reception in this light-drenched space. Its white walls and hardwood floor make it versatile yet chic, easily customizable to suit any event design. An attached terrace provides a beautiful outdoor site for a cocktail hour or a quiet moment during the event. A getting-ready suite is also available for the wedding party's use that features vanities, mirrors, a full bathroom, and a kitchen. This stunning venue can accommodate up to 220 guests for an unforgettable celebration. The Main Street Abbey team aims to provide everything you need to host the wedding of your dreams. After an initial consultation, one of their dedicated event managers will work with you to develop a bespoke design tailored to your specifications. They'll point you in the direction of the best local vendors and assist with any queries or concerns you may have regarding the planning of your celebration. On the day of your wedding, you are invited to customize the uplighting, bring in florals and other decor items, and use the sound system throughout your celebration.

Amenities + Details

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, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 250
Settings
Historic Venue, Religious Setting, Church
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Food & Catering, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
2022 Best of Weddings Winner2021 Best of Weddings Winner2020 Best of Weddings Winner

Main Street Abbey Reviews

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Reviewed On 8/04/2022 by Tracey C
Main Street Abbey is just gorgeous! I am so glad we chose the venue for our wedding. The booking process was very smooth. The day of the wedding did not disappoint. It’s so beautiful and all the people…just amazing! From bartenders to those h...
elping bus tables, and everyone in between, best service! They helped us pick up at the end of the night. They made sure we had the plates from our cake because we had to return them to the caterer. They were very attentive to all the little details and did not hesitate to help with anything, not just when asked. They offered. I was so grateful when I was exhausted at the end of the night and they just pulled everything together for us to get home. They definitely went above and beyond!
Response from the Vendor on 08/16/2022
Tracey, what a beautiful day it was! Thank you so much for your sweet words. Thank you for choosing Main Street Abbey to celebrate your big day! Congratulations & best of wishes from our family to yours!
Reviewed On 4/26/2022 by Kayla S
This venue deserves so much more recognition!!! It is the most perfect place that is so versatile for any wedding style. The team made my day go so smoothly and perfectly. We had our ceremony and reception here and used the bridal suite. It was...
the absolute best day of my life. And I couldn’t have imagined it anywhere else. So dreamy and romantic!
Response from the Vendor on 04/28/2022
Kayla, we are so thankful you chose Main Street Abbey for your big day! Your wedding was definitely a dream and your reception was one that we will remember for years to come! Congratulations to you guys, we wish you many years of love & happin...
ess! XOXO
Reviewed On 2/15/2022 by Jodi K
I cannot express enough how beautiful this space is, and how wonderful the staff is. I had a vision for how I wanted my wedding ceremony to look, and Main Street Abbey COMPLETELY surpassed my expectations. We didn't have to do much decorating a...
t all, because the venue really is that gorgeous. On top of that, every single staff member that we worked with was so accommodating and helpful and they handled all of our stress and questions with ease. Definitely recommend the Abbey to anyone that's getting married!
Reviewed On 1/07/2022 by Paige S
Let me just say, the girls that work at Main Street Abbey are AMAZING!! From Candace, sales, helping us tour the venue multiple times, answering all of our questions, being quick to respond to emails, and just being patient with me :). Abbey, o...
ur day of coordinator, was such a sweet, go with the flow person! She made sure she had every detail written down and made sure it was pulled off at our wedding! I honestly could not recommend a more professional staff! The venue!!! Jaw dropping! It was the first place of like 5-10 venues we saw and kept going back to them. The church space was so special to me. The cocktail hour space was impeccable, as well. We had 240 guest and I was worried they weren't all going to fit in there but there was no problem at all! They now have a brand new bridal suite that us girls got ready in. Very nice! You cannot go wrong with Main Street Abbey! I hope to get invited to a wedding there in the near future :)
Reviewed On 12/20/2021 by Gregg B
Venue was great for my wife's surprise party. Great people to work with.
Reviewed On 11/23/2021 by Claire T
Candace was great! She coordinated everything for us in a timely manner. The venue was gorgeous and we got loads of compliments on it. The rental process is easy, convenient, and Candace answers all of your questions in a quick manner. She mad...
e our big day feel more about having fun and enjoying all the activities rather than stressing about the small details.
Reviewed On 11/21/2021 by Brandi R
I wish I could give more than 5 stars! We started to plan our wedding in Oct 2019, before covid. Long story short, we ended up with a small outdoor ceremony and we moved our reception to oct 2021, almost exactly 1 year after our ceremony. I can...
not say thank you enough to Main Street Abbey and especially to Candace for making an almost impossible event, possible! She was always there to answer questions at the most uncertain times! The venue is gorgeous, and all of the staff was amazing!
Reviewed On 11/02/2021 by Jacqueline K
Before booking Main Street Abbey for my own wedding, I had worked with the ladies here numerous times as a vendor and knew I was in good hands. As a bride though, I learned just how attentive and amazing they truly were. From the get go, Candac...
e and Rachel were so attentive to my questions and made the whole process easy - even through Covid. Then I met Abbey and she was a delight and worked with all my vendors and me to make sure my husband and I had the perfect Halloween wedding for our friends and family. She patiently waited for me to pick my lighting colors quite a few times and kept up with my last minute schedule changes and additions (like a surprise zombie flash mob). My only recommendation for bride's getting married at MSA is consider turning on the lantern chandeliers for the dinner portion of the reception if you are doing darker uplighting. Definitely turn them off for dancing because nothing gives people more confidence when dancing like mood lighting!
Reviewed On 10/28/2021 by Erica S
We had our wedding at the Abbey over the weekend and I am beyond amazed at this venue and staff. Rachel was a dream to work with! She is very responsive, very helpful, and has an eye for detail. Everything was absolutely perfect. The day went b...
y so smoothly, zero stress, and most importantly everything was EXACTLY what I dreamed my wedding would be. This venue is jaw dropping when you go in, but then add the brides vision and the abbey team, and it is seriously the most stunning venue. I can not stress how amazing our wedding was because of this venue and staff.
Response from the Vendor on 11/11/2021
We are so grateful for you! what a wonderful celebration for such a wonderful couple! we are so excited for you and your beautiful family and wish you so much happiness!
Reviewed On 10/25/2021 by Devon P
Everything was so amazing that I almost don’t have the words. This venue is breathtaking, the people who work here are amazing—to say the least & my wedding ceremony was everything I could ask for & more. Candace went above & beyond to make sur...
e our day was nothing short of magical & she nailed it. I’ll forever recommend this venue to my friends & family. Candace, thank you SO much for everything!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/11/2021
Thank you so much Devon! we adore you! your kind words mean so much to us and we are so grateful to have been apart of your celebration. Congratulations sweet friends!
Reviewed On 10/22/2021 by McKenna E
The venue was stunning - practically decorated itself! I received so many comments about how beautiful this venue is from guests. Candace was wonderful to work with leading up to the event as far as booking and being available for multiple visi...
ts. They are excellent at communication throughout the planning process. Our specific day-of coordinator seemed unsure of what was going on and did not assist in the flip from ceremony to reception and a few guests ended up helping instead. While flipping was the job of the caterers, it was the coordinator's job to make sure everything ran smoothly (which it did not). Surely this was a fluke and won't happen to you, but is definitely something worth clarifying and discussing beforehand to avoid what we encountered. I would not let this take away from choosing this venue. The price for rental is amazing - be aware that they do require you to use their alcohol package, which is where the price for the venue increases significantly. Definitely well worth it though. I would 1000% book here again and wish I could go back and relive our wedding!
Reviewed On 10/20/2021 by Elisabeth K
Absolutely stunning venue and fantastical people to work with! As the bride, I fell in love with the venue immediately. The church has fantastic updates but its old charm remains. Candace and Abbey were an absolute dream to work with. They wer...
e so patient and kind through the rescheduling due to covid and no question was too big or too small. They were both extremely knowledgeable and willing to help in any way they could. They responded back quickly and were always professional and so so sweet! It was also absolutely spectacular to have a gorgeous bridal suite to get ready the morning of the big day. The suite comfortably fits 12 women, two make-up artists, and one hairdresser. It was such a relief to be able to be at the same location all day, getting ready, pictures, ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and reception. After the ceremony/reception we received so many compliments about how beautiful the church was, the ease of transitioning to the amazing outdoor covered bar area, and all the staff being so kind! Huge thank you's to the Main Street Abbey for everything! Couldn't imagine having our wedding anywhere else! :)
Response from the Vendor on 10/28/2021
Elisabeth, we will forever be grateful for our time spent with you! You were such a sweetheart to work with and so patient and kind throughout a difficult time for all! When the day came to finally celebrate you two, it was absolutely beautiful...
. Thank you again and congratulations!
Reviewed On 10/06/2021 by Jessica T
Main Street Abbey is the BEST! Our day was perfect with their help! First - the venue is absolutely stunning. We loved the ceremony/reception/cocktail hour combo all being in the same site and so did our guests! Second - Candace, our day of coo...
rdinator is a gem! She made sure everything was perfect and took care of any minor hiccup that happened that day. Before our day, her communication with all our questions was quick and informative. She was always willing to help where needed. We got so many compliments on how beautiful our day was and the Abbey had a large part in that! I can't recommend the Abbey & its team enough!
Response from the Vendor on 10/07/2021
Jessica, thank you for entrusting the Main Street Abbey and our team with your very special day! We absolutely loved working with you and are so thankful for your kind review. We are sending you and Matthew all of our best wish! Congratulations...
again!
Reviewed On 10/05/2021 by Alicia P
I can’t recommend this venue enough!! Candance did such an amazing job helping us prepare for months leading up to the wedding and on the day of she coordinated everything perfectly and was always very calm (even when we were a bit stressed). ...
We originally scheduled our wedding the fall of 2020 and had to push back our big reception an entire year because of COVID. Candace was so kind and professional as we worked through the details of pushing back the wedding and she was able to answer every question we had to put us at ease. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous and every one of our guests was impressed by the indoor space and the outdoor terrace. Our caterer (Russo’s Catering) was also incredible to work with and since they are a preferred caterer for the venue, they took care of every detail with ease. I will be recommending Main Street Abbey to all my friends so hopefully I can attend another wedding here! It is worth every penny and is the absolute perfect wedding venue.
Response from the Vendor on 10/07/2021
Alicia + Adam, your sweet words truly mean more than you know! You and your families were such a joy to work with and we loved be able to watch them celebrate the love you two share. Thank you again for allowing us into your special day and con...
gratulations! Cheers!
Reviewed On 9/22/2021 by Kalli C
WOW. Main Street Abbey was absolutley amazing to work with!! We originally had planned to have our wedding at a different venue, and due to some unfortunate circumstances, we had to find a new place to have a wedding as soon as possible. Main...
Street Abbey came to our rescue and helped us plan our wedding at their venue in three short months. We worked with Abbey from the venue and she answered all the questions I had and made sure that the day of went so smoothly. Our wedding day was absolutely perfect and that is for sure because of the amazing team at Main Street Abbey and our other vendors as well.
Response from the Vendor on 09/28/2021
Kalli - Thank you, thank you for your wonderful review and allowing us to be a part of the very special day! Our team enjoyed working alongside you and your loved ones. We wish you many years of happiness!
Reviewed On 9/06/2021 by Annie H
We absolutely loved having our ceremony at Main Street Abbey. Our coordinator, Abbey, was so sweet and so easy to work with, and helped make sure everything ran smoothly! Our pictures were gorgeous, and we received nothing but high praise about...
how beautiful this venue was!
Reviewed On 7/15/2021 by Katherine D
From the start, the Abbey was extremely helpful and determined to make my wedding the perfect day. Throughout the entire process, they were prompt with answering questions, helping plan details, and understanding my vision for the space. I love...
d that the ceremony and reception were in the same room. Abbey, our day-of coordinator was the best! She kept everything running smoothly, even with rain trying to interfere. She knew exactly what I wanted and helped make it happen! It was the perfect day!!
Response from the Vendor on 07/16/2021
Katherine - thank you so much for your review and kind words! We were honored to be a part of the beautiful day wish we could do it over again and again! Sending you all our love and well wishes.
Reviewed On 7/09/2021 by Kat C
Beautiful location and venue! My husband and I fell in love with it at our first tour when construction was still going on. We just knew it was going to be a stunning venue and it did not disappoint! We used MSA for our ceremony and reception-...
- it is such a versatile space with both indoor and outdoor opportunities. We were a COVID couple (rescheduled 2x after our original date was canceled) and through it all Candace and Rachel were great to work with! Super supportive, professional, & appropriate communication regarding changes. Candace was so helpful the day of the wedding to ensure everything went as smoothly as it could. Cannot recommend Main Street Abbey enough!
Response from the Vendor on 07/13/2021
Kat + Tom - thank you, thank you for entrusting the Main Street Abbey with your big day! We are overwhelmed by the love you have had for our space, even before it was complete! This year brought many tough challenges and you both handled them w...
ith such grace. We are forever grateful to have been apart of your beautiful day. Wishing you many years of happiness!
Reviewed On 5/20/2021 by Savannah M
I could not have chosen a better venue! Main Street Abbey is absolutely beautiful and their staff is amazing! Rachel & Candace made the planning process an absolute breeze, and were so helpful the day of my wedding - they made it so easy to rel...
ax and enjoy my day! I cannot recommend Main Street Abbey enough! Thank you for making my wedding day an absolute dream!!
Reviewed On 3/10/2021 by Renee W
We highly recommend Main Street Abbey! Professional staff and beautiful place for wedding and reception! We had so many compliments from guests during the wedding and Rachel made everything run smoothly! We were able to completely enjoy our ...
daughter’s wedding day because they handled everything!
Reviewed On 3/01/2021 by Kerry S
What an amazing venue!! Candace is so amazing at communications. Dealing with a wedding and brides during corona cannot have been easy but this Queen handled it like a boss! We pushed our wedding back 3 months and in the whole time she was so g...
reat with communication. Every guest we had was so in love with the Abbey and how it looked. Even our photographer would love to go back to shoot there! 10/10
Response from the Vendor on 07/13/2021
Kerry - Thank you so much for your sweet words! We were honored to be a part of your beautiful ceremony and have been dying over your images. We wish you, Nick, and your cute little family a lifetime of happiness!
Reviewed On 1/28/2021 by Karen M
Main Street Abbey was the location of my son and new daughter-n-law's wedding just a couple weeks ago. If I could give them 10 stars I would! Everything is in one location, no driving from the ceremony to the reception. They are able to quickly...
transform the space from a beautiful "cathedral-like' space for the ceremony to a magical star lit space for the reception. It was absolutely magical! What I appreciated the most is their common sense approach during a time of pandemic and allowing guests and family to choose what is best for themselves! Thank you to all for making our day so special. I had many family and friends say that "it was the most beautiful wedding they have ever been to!" Thank you to the staff and owners of Main Street Abbey...you made it truly amazing!
Response from the Vendor on 02/01/2021
Karen - thank you so much for your kind words! We were honored to celebrate with you and your family. Such an amazing and kind group of guests! Thank you for allowing our team to be a part of the very special day.
Reviewed On 12/30/2020 by Caroline C
Main Street Abbey is a beautiful venue that ties in traditional and modern components to bring your wedding day to life. The ability to have our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all in the same place was a key feature we liked about this ...
venue. The entire staff was so friendly and ready to help with whatever we needed. They have their preferred vendor list and even reach out to them for you to coordinate taking some stress out of planning. Candace was our day of coordinator and she went above and beyond from planning, to the rehearsal, and the big day.
Response from the Vendor on 01/04/2021
Caroline + Tim, THANK YOU! For allowing the Main Street Abbey to be a part of your beautiful day. You both handled this tough year with grace and kindness and for that we are so grateful! We wish you nothing but the best for many years to come....
Congratulations again!
Reviewed On 12/22/2020 by Mackenzie W
We used Main Street Abbey for our ceremony venue. Candace helped make our special day beautiful. She helped answer all of our questions and worked with us through all of the Covid madness. Main Street Abbey is a beautiful venue and it was the p...
erfect location for us to get married at. Thank you for everything!
Reviewed On 11/16/2020 by Jordyn S
Where to begin. The day was perfect! The process was perfect! We could have not made it through without Candace. She was a gem to work with and without her, I would have been a mess. She always responded so quickly to all my questions, contacte...
d all of my vendors so I wasn’t stressed, and she was most of all so easy to work with! We enjoyed her company with us through the entire process. I would not want to change a thing about our big day!!!! Thank you again! It was the most magical day ever!
Response from the Vendor on 11/18/2020
Jordyn - we absolutely adored working with you! This year has not been an easy one for those planning their special celebration. Your positive and kind attitude was so appreciated. Thank you again for choosing the Main Street Abbey, it was an h...
onor to host your special day. Congratulations Jordyn + Stephen!
Reviewed On 11/14/2020 by Sarah H
Planning a wedding is hard. Planning one during a pandemic makes it even harder. Despite all of the craziness that was 2020, our wedding reception at the Main Street Abbey was perfect. Before the pandemic, Candace made sure to touch base to see...
how things were progressing, giving us advice and recommendations as we initially started the long planning phase. As everything went crazy, Candace was once again staying in touch, helping us navigate an endlessly-changing, dynamic situation. When we had problems - I mean potential event-canceling problems (thanks COVID-19) - Candace worked with us to make sure everything stayed on track. We could not have celebrated our wedding without her enduring support. Additionally, the Main Street Abbey is an absolutely gorgeous space - the high vaulted ceiling and arches, the magnificent stone structure, and the splendid terrace are all picture-perfect locations. We booked Main Street Abbey as our reception venue as soon as we saw it without visiting any other venues. Our photographers also loved every angle of it and the pictures we got were beautiful. The venue seriously speaks for itself.
Reviewed On 11/08/2020 by Jillian N
The Abbey is so beautiful!! All of my guest can’t get over how gorgeous the space was from the stained glass windows to the outdoor terrace. My wedding day went perfectly thanks to all the staff there that are so kind and easy to work with! The...
way in which they transformed this church into a stunning venue made for the wedding of my dreams! I highly recommended!
Response from the Vendor on 11/11/2020
Jillian, we are so honored to have been a part of your beautiful day! Every detail was absolutely stunning and so thoughtful. We will be forever grateful for your kind words. Wishing you and Alex a lifetime of happiness!
Reviewed On 10/20/2020 by Robert U
Main Street Abbey and team (Camille Herring, Candace Shepard, and Rachel Brueggeman) were amazing inside and outside of this unprecedented time that is COVID. Even through the darkest times of staff furloughs and severe uncertainty, this team p...
ersevered and made every effort to help make our wedding day become a reality (and more). If the venue doesn't speak for itself (which it should), this group of gals really made the experience one that will not be forgotten.
Response from the Vendor on 10/20/2020
Bobby + Lauren - thank you so much for trusting the Main Street Abbey with your very special celebration! We are so honored to have been a part of the big day and overjoyed that you two were able to be married after a whirlwind of a year! Thank...
you for your kind words. We wish you both a lifetime of happiness!
Reviewed On 10/13/2020 by Kelli K
I highly recommend the Abbey. The venue is absolutely beautiful! Candace was our contact from the beginning and she is very responsive and honestly cares that your event will be what you are expecting plus more! Covid definitely changed our pl...
ans, but Candace made sure that we still got married on our original date at the Venue with a limited number of guests. Our big reception is rescheduled until next year, but everything went smoothly and perfectly with the changes. We can't wait to work with the Abbey team next year as well!
Reviewed On 10/08/2020 by Mikaela S
The Main Street Abbey is a beautiful venue with a wonderful staff. My wedding went great, and I would highly recommend getting married here!
Reviewed On 7/31/2020 by Cami S
THANK YOU to everyone at Main Street Abbey, especially Candace for helping us to create our dream wedding, and Rachel for stepping in at the very end and making sure everything went off without a hitch!! We are so grateful for the two of them f...
or all all they did to make our wedding so dang special!!! During these times, that could not have been easy. During those few hours on our wedding day you wouldn’t have known anything was happening in the world other than a big ole party to celebrate our love. The entire Abbey staff was a dream to work with throughout our big day and we had seamless transition after seamless transition throughout the entire thing. I recommend the Abbey to any bride looking for a gorgeous venue and people to help her every step of the way.
Response from the Vendor on 08/20/2020
Cami - Thank you so much for trusting the Main Street Abbey to be a part of such a beautiful day! This year was a whirlwind and we were so glad to be a part of such a long awaited day. Your celebration was stunning and we wish you and Kyle noth...
ing but the best!
Reviewed On 2/18/2020 by Christa W
We are so happy with our decision to have our ceremony and reception at Main Street Abbey. We planned our wedding in 3 months and the entire process was stress free! The catering options are wonderful, the staff at Main Street Abbey is fabulo...
us, and our guests had the best time! We loved the option of having the indoor and outdoor space and had our ceremony outside and the reception with a live band inside. The entire experience was so wonderful--from the initial meeting to the clean up the night of--we would recommend Main Street Abbey to everyone!
Reviewed On 2/14/2020 by Meaghan S
I was lucky enough to be able to have my ceremony at this beautiful venue! It was everything I could have ever imagined, plus more! The venue was absolutely breathtaking, the stained glass, the beautifully high ceilings, the overall elegance it...
portrayed was absolutely breathtaking. I had encounters with many of the wonderful ladies at The Abbey. Rachel, Candace, and Camille were so very helpful throughout this whole experience. I first met with Rachel and Candace and they were just so sweet, they answered any questions I had, and I had a lot. I felt very comfortable with them and never had any worries about my special day, I literally had not one worry. Whenever I sent an email I always got a reply back that very day, this is something that I truly appreciated. I was then assigned Camille as my event manager, I am so grateful for everything she did for me and for my special day. She was so great to work with, I met with her before the wedding and she was so easy to talk to and very helpful with ideas as to how the ceremony should go. When I say I did not worry once about the ceremony, I seriously did not worry. I felt so comfortable with Camille, she wrote every since detail down that I wanted for my wedding day and she delivered. I could not have been more pleased with anything, it seriously went so well. I would recommend this wedding venue to anyone looking for an elegant and breathtaking wedding. They are so easy to work with, are willing to work with whatever vision you have, and are hands down the nicest and most amazing people to work with. I cannot say enough good things about my experience or the ladies I worked with. Thank you all so very much!
Response from the Vendor on 08/20/2020
Meaghan - your words truly mean more than you could ever know! We were honored to be a part of your beautiful ceremony! Sending you and your family all our love. Thank you again for choosing the Main Street Abbey. Congratulations again!
Reviewed On 2/11/2020 by Kelli L
Our special day was absolutely perfect thanks to the crew at the Main Street abbey! Camille was our event manager and did an amazing job communicating and working with us. She did everything she could to make every last detail exactly what we...
wanted. She was also great at problem solving when issues did arrive. Couldn’t have asked for a better staff to work with. Would highly recommend this venue. Our wedding day was perfect and it couldn’t have gone better thanks to this place!
Reviewed On 1/30/2020 by Kaitlyn B
The Main Street Abbey is a beautiful wedding venue with amazing staff! My husband and I got married in November 2019, and the staff helped with so many details and planning. I would highly recommend checking out this venue, and would get remarr...
ied there in a heartbeat!
Reviewed On 1/06/2020 by Lisa G
I fell in love with this venue the moment I walked inside. It is absolutely beautiful! Having the ceremony/cocktail hour/reception all in one place made things flow so smoothly. Candace's communication was great from the beginning and Camille d...
id not disappoint setting up last minute details. I received so many compliments from friends and family. I highly recommend Main Street Abbey for your ceremony and/or reception!
Response from the Vendor on 02/10/2020
Lisa - thank you so much for your sweet words! We are so grateful you allowed the Main Street Abbey team to be apart of your celebration. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness!
Reviewed On 12/16/2019 by Alissa O
We recently had our wedding at Main Street Abbey and we haven’t stopped gushing over it since. We heard so many positives from our guests the night of our wedding, as well as since. I can’t say enough about how perfect our day was at Main Stree...
t Abbey. It’s not only gorgeous on its own, but the staff made sure everything went smoothly with transitioning the room from ceremony to reception. I did not have a worry in the world on our day and that’s how it should be! Candace was easy to work with, let my drop off all of the decorations/stuff need for our day the week of the wedding! She makes sure you are comfortable with the whole planning process. If you’re looking for a beautiful, warm, wonderful place for your wedding in the STL are, I highly recommend the Abbey. The small town of Colombia boosts its charm too! No worrying about your guests safety with parking and getting to the venue. It was the best day and we will always recommend this place!
Response from the Vendor on 12/17/2019
Alissa - we absolutely loved working with you! Thank you for choosing the Main Street Abbey, it was an honor to host your special day. Congratulations Ali + Nick!
Reviewed On 12/07/2019 by Carli T
We cannot say enough good things about our wedding experience at the Main Street Abbey! The venue is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! We knew as soon as we walked in for the tour that this was where we wanted to get married. The convenience of having the ...
ceremony and reception at the same location can’t be beat. It rained on our wedding day but that was not a problem with the terrace only a few steps away for the cocktail hour. And the bridal suite and balcony were such great spaces for us getting ready. Camille is truly a God send. She was so sweet and was so easy to work with and get in touch with. She met with us several times and wasbeyond helpful with any requests we had. She went above and beyond and made sure the evening was completely stress free and perfect for us. We are so grateful for her part in our wedding!
Response from the Vendor on 02/10/2020
Carli + Unar - We adored working with you and are so grateful we were apart of this very special day! Our team enjoyed working with you and the beautiful day. Sending all our love to you and your families!
Reviewed On 11/21/2019 by Ali S
I couldn’t have asked for a better venue/staff to help make our wedding reception vision a reality. We had the best day in thanks to their attention to detail in the prep work/communication with my vendors. They were extremely accommodating and...
always had an answer for every question. I had high expectations for the day and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Rachel kept the timeline of the evening moving seamlessly and as someone who works with timelines/expectations in my career I really appreciated not feeling like I had to work my own wedding. I was able to relax and enjoy every moment. Thank you Rachel & team!!
Response from the Vendor on 12/17/2019
Thank you for your kind words, they truly mean so much to us! Your attention to detail and eye for design made your very special day absolutely stunning. Thank you again for allowing the Main Street Abbey to be apart of your beautiful celebrati...
on. Congratulations!
Reviewed On 11/06/2019 by Kathy S
Main Street Abby was very good to work with. When we had questions about things they were very quick to respond. The venue was beautiful the night of the wedding. I would recommend them to others.
Reviewed On 9/17/2019 by Glenda V
Main Street Abbey is a gorgeous, breathtaking, beautiful venue that I highly recommend for anyone that is looking for the perfect space to host a wedding and reception. There is a lovely brand new outdoor pavilion for hosting guests while setti...
ng up for the reception. The staff is very professional, friendly, and accommodating with whatever your needs may be. I can’t recommended Main Street Abbey enough!
Response from the Vendor on 10/22/2019
Glenda, thank you so much for your sweet remarks! We will always cherish Abbie + Craig's special day. We are SO grateful to have been apart of it! All the best from the Main Street Abbey team!
Reviewed On 8/26/2019 by Annie C
If you want a venue that will make all your dreams come true, Main Street Abbey is that venue! We got married there this weekend and it was amazing! Camille, our event planner, made sure everything went super smooth and made sure that we were a...
lways okay! We love her!! Words cannot express how happy I am that we decided to get married here! I had so many compliments on how gorgeous of a venue it was and how the staff (MSA and Russo’s Catering) were the best they had ever seen! Once again, thank you Camille for all your hard work and for helping me make my dreams come true! I will be forever grateful!
Response from the Vendor on 09/20/2019
Annie - we are so grateful that you allowed the Main Street Abbey to be apart of the special celebration! Thank you for your kind words. We wish you a lifetime of happiness!
Reviewed On 8/03/2019 by Abbie S
My husband and I had a FAIRYTALE of a wedding!! The team at Main Street Abbey were so helpful and very quick with communication. They let us come in as early as we wanted to come get ready in the bridal and groom suites and were very accommodat...
ing with any request we had. I am so grateful to of had such an amazing perfect day! So thank you for making my wedding dreams come true!
Reviewed On 7/02/2019 by Michelle S
The staff was helpful, accommodating, and friendly. I had a great experience with them throughout planning my wedding! It was affordable and being able to have the ceremony and reception in the same building is a major plus. My only issue was s...
ome discrepancies with appointments and invoices, but that was understandably because of the change of management. Once again wonderful staff and pricing though!!
Response from the Vendor on 07/03/2019
Michelle - Thank you so much for your kind words! you were a pleasure to work with and we loved hosting your celebration! Congratulations + best wishes from all of us here at the Main Street Abbey!
Reviewed On 4/19/2019 by Kelsey B
The Main Street Abbey helped me create the wedding of my dreams. The staff was super helpful and made me feel so special. We still have guests raving about how beautiful and unique our venue was.
Response from the Vendor on 07/17/2019
Kelsey! what a beautiful day it was! Thank you so much for your sweet words. We will always cherish your celebration. Congratulations + best of wishes from our family to yours!
Reviewed On 4/19/2019 by Emily B
I was incredibly satisfied with my wedding reception at Main Street Abbey! The venue itself is elegant, clean and gorgeous. From start to finish, the staff is professional and so helpful! Rachel always answered my questions and emails promptly...
. She truly strives for every couple to have their perfect celebration at Main Street Abbey!
Response from the Vendor on 07/17/2019
Emily! ugh we can't thank you enough for choosing the Main Street Abbey for your special day. You were a gem to work with and made the planning process so easy! thank you for your sweet words. Congratulations + Cheers!
Reviewed On 4/19/2019 by Suzanne S
We Loved the venue. Absolutely beautiful and I cannot say enough about how amazing it was to work with Dustin and his team. He is a true professional at his job. The wedding day couldn’t have been more perfect. Every detail was executed flawles...
sly and It was truly unforgettable. The bridal and groom suites were wonderful. The transition from wedding to reception was done quickly and with ease . Great service from staff during reception. We have received so many compliments about the wedding day, and I just smile because I loved every detail of Trisha and Scott’s special day.
Reviewed On 4/19/2019 by Angela H
I could not imagine having had our wedding somewhere other than the Main Street Abbey. The location, the beauty, where do I begin? When we first toured we took a huge risk because we did not know how beautiful it would end up looking because t...
he floors were not even in, but we trusted in the staffs vision. Every time I show people pictures of our wedding they are just done they could not believe how gorgeous the Abbey is. And the staff ! They’re so helpful and accommodating. One of the ushers told me because I was obviously busy with pictures that Rachel was incredibly helpful with the flip process which is what we were most nervous about. It went so smoothly. Cannot suggest enough!!!
Response from the Vendor on 04/19/2019
Thank you so much for your kind words and entrusting the Main Street Abbey with your special day. It was an honor to host your beautiful celebration. You brought so much character and flare to the venue. We enjoyed every minute working with yo...
u! We wish you the absolute best! Congratulations!
Reviewed On 4/19/2019 by Autumn A
We went through a position change where we had one coordinator until the last two weeks where we got a new one. Surprisingly the transition was smooth and everything went off without a hitch. The staff are friendly and the venue was beautiful. ...
The sound would be my only complaint. We couldn’t hear any of the speeches from sitting on the stage, even with a good sound system. The outdoor venue was finished just in time for our wedding and looked beautiful. With this being a new Venus, they surprised me with how well everything came together.
Reviewed On 4/03/2019 by Mary S
Working with Rachel was great. We fell in love with the space as soon as we saw it. Rachel and the whole team was great with communication. Our wedding went so smoothly. I would highly recommend the Abbey!
Response from the Vendor on 04/19/2019
We absolutely loved working with you! Thank you for choosing the Main Street Abbey, and bringing Elsa into our lives. Congratulations Mary & Dan!

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