NEO on Locust, LLC

e concise and direct in their emails, which could leave me feeling silly with all my questions, but I know it's because they run their venue like a well oiled machine. Availability. Not living in St. Louis, they allowed my fiance, my parents, my fiance's parents and vendors into the space whenever we were in town to visit and plan. The roof. Pictures. Yes. Any issues? I didn't like being questioned about our bartender options. I know NEO knows what they're doing, but if I'm willing to pay you more to staff bartenders, please just say yes :) There was crazy rain on wedding day. There was some leaking in our reception room (4th floor) and cocktail hour (1st floor). I do hope they get those stitched up. We didn't have to have caution: wet floor signs out but it was definitely a concern when we walked through the room before our guests arrived.

ng super easy for guests! The venue contact, Cathy, always quickly responded to emails and was very helpful. Not a lot of decoration needed for this venue; the café lights made is sparkle.

We've gotten a few of our photos back from that day and the rooftop photos are AMAZING! Our guests had an amazing time and kept complimenting the venue, bartenders, and view.

that can fit even larger guests counts than ours all the way down to a much smaller guest count and still look great! I have to give kudos to Cathy as the quickest email response out of all of our vendors. We are talking within minutes almost every time. Cathy also accommodated special beer requests for my family. We are a big IPA family and she was able to bring in a couple of our favorites that are not apart of the standard bar options. Thank you for doing this. I realize that a lot of places would have not been so accommodating or would have charged us extra. There was no extra expense for this! She is also extremely organized. Thank you for having and keeping up such a wonderful venue. It is truly amazing!

s beautiful with the exposed brick and the large windows of the St.Louis downtown views. It is a spacious and gorgeous place to have the perfect downtown St. Louis wedding reception!!

he rooftop made for awesome pictures as well! The bar staff was very friendly and the drinks were great!

simple and the beauty of the space, especially the fourth floor, allowed us to do just that. There are lanterns and decorative lights left up in the reception area at all times, which made our prep super easy. Cathy was always really responsive - we were planning the wedding from out of state and she eased our minds with experience and professionalism. Her entire team (shout-out to Eric) was great to work with on the wedding day. Excellent place and experience.

ordable. I would recommend this venue to anyone I knew getting married. There is a reason this venue is booked so far out in advance.

I also love how with Neo you can customize your space/the wedding more than with other venues. We chose our own food, cake, decor, and room layout which was fun to be more personalized! We also loved that the bar added a few customized beer options since we are big beer drinkers. Touches like that made our wedding day even more enjoyable and it was nice that they were accommodating. The only negative is that their 2nd floor "getting ready rooms" are not nice at all. They could really be fixed up a little and they say they have two up there but there is really only one. Our photographer was still able to get some nice shots in the extended 2nd floor area, they just had to do some closeups against a wall or window.

ropping off decorations and getting into the building to prepare/clean up the venue. There does need to be a better way of communicating with the workers because we were waiting outside the building for a while. Other than that, it was awesome and everything, including the valet and coordinating with vendors went smoothly!

rk with. She would answer emails extremely fast which was so helpful and appreciated when trying to get things figured out leading up to the big day. They were also very accommodating, as we had an outside vendor bring drinks in and served by them and my dad's band played. No request was too much. We were able to go a few times to the Neo Room in the months preceding the wedding to get ideas for the layout and were also able to set up our space the day before the reception, which was such a huge stress reliever! The room is absolutely gorgeous with the floor to ceiling windows, sunset views of the city, bistro lights and soft lighting all around. It is so neat to see it lit up at night. Our guests all loved the space and had an amazing time. The Neo staff/bartenders were also very helpful the entire evening. We could not recommend Neo on Locust enough. Thank you for helping make our dream wedding become a reality!

nd the beautiful brick walls were incredible. Cathy was so helpful from start to finish, and we were so impressed with the bartenders' service. They were so efficient, made our guests happy all night and treated the bride and groom like royalty. I can't say enough how perfect our night was, and having our reception at NEO definitely made it that way. We wish we could have a hundred more events at NEO, and we will be dreaming of our perfect night for years to come. Thank you, NEO!

book here. Cathy was extremely easy to work with and all the NEO staff were wonderful and helpful the day of and the days leading up to. We cannot even begin to tell you have fantastic it was to work with Kayla as well. She just recently began to be a wedding coordinator for the NEO. Kayla helped us organize wedding vendors and she set up our room to match our vision. If there was something that went wrong on our wedding day, I had no clue. Kayla made sure that I relaxed all day and enjoyed every minute. She took care of all the stress. I HIGHLY recommend hiring Kayla. It was so nice for my husband and I to focus on the joy of the day and not all the minor details. All brides should check this venue out. Reasonable price, wonderful views, great location, and nice staff.

o Room in the months preceding the wedding to get ideas for the layout. We were also able to set up our space the day before the reception. The room is beautiful with all of the windows, the views of the city, and the white lights in the room when it gets dark outside. Our guests all loved the space and the Neo staff was very helpful all evening during the reception. We highly recommend Neo for any special event.

r you would like at the bar (we had a least 7 different types!!). They are constantly improving, adding string lights, a new bar and more table options all since the time I booked. Our day went smoothly and the place is unique and beautiful!

. Our ceremony on the first floor looked absolutely beautiful with the evening light streaming in from the windows. The staff shut off the fan for the Air conditioning during our ceremony which was actually great because everyone could hear everything and the room didn't get too terribly warm anyway. As soon as we were done they turned it right back on. The ceiling has twinkle lights and paper lanterns that added a perfect pop of whimsy and light to the room too. Our reception on the fourth floor just took the cake and the room is totally amazing with its 360 degree views. The twinkle lights on the ceiling and pillars reflect off the windows and everything sparkles and looks magnificent. Guests from St. Louis and from out of town LOVED the views. Everything was perfect from our first visit to check NEO out, all the way until we were loading the car up to head home after the reception. I would choose NEO again and again if I were doing it all over.

two floors that can have events simultaneously, neither are bothered by the other. The only knock I have, is that they do not set up any decorations for you. Luckily, I had a day-of wedding planner to do so. NEO is a great place, and I highly recommend it, but if you are wanting a full-service set up & take down, they do not offer that.

o see the city sky line. Cathy and the staff were very responsive and easy to work with. The bartenders were wonderful as well. Thank you for such a perfect night!

ly to set-up and I still can't believe the beer selection! We were even able to add Guinness for St. Patrick's day. Thank you to Cathy and the Neo team for being part of our big day!

or and our reception was on the 4th floor. One of our favorite things about the reception was the city lights shining through the windows at night. It was breath taking and everything about our wedding/reception was amazing. I am so happy with our decision to use NEO. Cathy and her staff were amazing to work with. Cathy was always quick to respond to our questions and really put us at ease when we got to the 30 day mark for the big day. Thank you Cathy for making our day a dream come true. NEO is such a beautiful spot and I am so happy that we choose NEO for our big day!

s the day before event, can pick up decor/other items the day after event so nothing to worry about the night of the wedding, can use caterer of your choosing, awesome bar pricing, customized beer selections, valet parking, venue already has a ton of character so not much decorating needed! Cons: might not be able to rehearse in actual ceremony space if you are doing your wedding ceremony there due to events the night before your big day.

reception in one place, it made it so easy for guests, especially from out of town. Also, the bar staff was great, as well as the rest of the staff that helped us get ready for the big day. A big bonus too was that we were able to take roof top photos, which turned out absolutely beautiful. I definitely don't think a person could go wrong with NEO!

and it is so beautiful, especially at night. Cathy, was so easy to work with and responded so quickly to any emails or text. They have easy access for the caterer and to bring in your own decorations. I was worried about the parking with two venues going on at the same time. They provided valet parking and it went so smoothly, both arriving and leaving. All the staff were very professional, from the valet, bar tenders, and Erik, who set up tables exactly how we wanted (and helped assist us in bringing in retrieving our personal decorations the following week). The whole experience could not have gone better.

s nothing short of breathtaking. If you are looking for a reception venue with a bit of an urban feel, I highly recommend NEO.

commodating! She let us bring in our own games, decorations and props. She was so helpful and responsive to phone calls and e-mails. Her team even helped my mother load everything into her car the day after. We were in the Oakland room — which not a lot of people consider since the Neo room has the gorgeous views. However, the Oakland room has (much) more space, a private bridal sweet (with it’s own bathroom) and also spacious hall bathrooms for guests. Not to mention a private outside entrance, which was perfect because my Dad was giving the guys cigars throughout the evening so a majority spent the evening outside. I could still see everyone through the floor to ceiling glass so the party didn’t feel too separated. The weather was perfect and my guests could not have been happier! Oh, did I mention the rooftop access makes for some gorgeous sunset photos? :)

enue to a whole new level. The venue is so unique and wonderfully decorated with lights, exposed brick, and an incredible view that you really don't need to add much at all. Ask Cathy about the King's Table Set up for the head table. She brought up this idea to us and we're so glad we chose that. Cathy is very easy to work with. We had somebody named Eric help out while we set up and the night of the reception and he was a HUGE help. The only complaint I have is that it took a really long time for the valet parking. We waited 10 minutes in line. However, we've heard from other friends who have attended weddings there and they said it wasn't an issue for them. I blame it on the pouring down rain. Also - having access to the rooftop for pictures was awesome! We went up there during the sunset and they turned out so well!!!

the city! Cathy is great to work with and very professional. I only wish we could do it all over again!

sappointed as she was very standoffish and rude. Needless to say I will not be having my wedding here.

p were executed almost flawlessly. (And what was a tad flawed was fixed immediately upon request). The price wasn't inexpensive, but the venue providing valet and coat check (as part of the fee) was great. The decor that's included for the 4th floor is modern and classy. The windows around the entire room made for a BEAUTIFUL backdrop. The bartenders (provided by the venue) worked their tails off and did NOT skimp on their pours (kept guests dancing and happy:-). Last, we very much appreciated that we could pick up and pack up the next day! I highly recommend Cathy and Neo on Locust!

awesome. We used the 4th floor NEO room and it looked absolutely stunning. We heard from so many of our guests that it was one of the coolest venues they had ever been to. One person even mentioned feeling like they were at a celebrities wedding! That is so awesome to hear after a year and a half of planning and I feel like the venue had a lot to do with it. The complimentary valet parking was great too and had no complaints from anyone who used it. Overall 5 stars, look no further and book your event here!

t to work with. I loved getting to visit the venue pretty much as often as I wanted, and she was great about scheduling us so that we could see the space set up for a wedding so we could envision things better. Setting up was a breeze, and I loved that we could wait until Monday to come clean up and get our things. This is a great space, and our guests loved it, too. I wouldn't change a thing. Thanks, NEO!

he planning process less stressful! I would recommend NEO to anyone! Thank you Cathy & staff, my day was perfect!!!

r minds were blown when the sun went down in the western sky. The service was impeccable and Cathy is a very thoughtful, generous and encouraging host. She was truly dedicated to making our wedding reception special. Compare this room to other venues like Windows on Washington or Lumen and NEO wins in every category—particularly in value. You can't find a better space for the price. We're already trying to think of excuses to throw another party there soon.

self was very beautiful and our pictures came out great. The roof was an awesome place to take pictures. They got us our favorite local beers for the bar and we were over all very impressed with the value. We could not have picked a better place.

sion well. Our guests were highly impressed with the space and we just couldn't be happier!

and we knew from the beginning how much everything would cost - there were no surprise fees or costs. The things we loved about our venue: high ceilings, exposed brick, open layout, tons of space, amazing bar service, included valet parking for guests, the opportunity for roof top photos of the wedding party, and of course, the amazing view. We couldn't have been happier with our reception venue.

of the building, valet service, and the bar packages. They are very flexible about the other vendors that you choose. The bar package, in our opinion, was about the best value we came across when we were looking at venues. Apart from that, we were able to choose the craft beers that were available; we also received many compliments about how nice and friendly the bartenders were from our guests. Cathy is wonderful to work with--she responded quickly and helpfully to all of our questions. She was amazing in letting us customize our event a bit by having a cocktail hour on the first floor prior to the reception. She also provided an employee to help us set up and decorate and was completely flexible in when we were allowed to use the building for our rehearsal and for setting up. All of our friends and family were so impressed with the space--it is gorgeous inside (especially at night). This was truly the perfect location for us, and I'm sure many other couples will find this a fun location for their weddings!

received SO many compliments on it from our guests. Everyone was really impressed! Cathy and Erik are really great to work with too. Very flexible and VERY responsive! Cathy answered all of my questions very quickly which was very helpful with the planning. The service that night was really great too...from the bar service to the setup and tear down. I would HIGHLY recommend this venue to anyone looking for a great venue that is gorgeous and pretty affordable, especially for downtown St. Louis.

ests so parking was not an issue for being downtown. The only downfall is it's a tad pricey if you're wanting to rent both floors, but we wanted an all in one spot, that also allowed use of our own caterer. Overall great space and very happy with it!!!

o the bartenders. It literally was the best bar service we have ever had at any wedding! Our guests still are commenting on that. Bravo!

to the dance floor kept the party hopping, and you can't ask for anything better than a skyline view of downtown St. Louis. Cathy was great to work with and we were able to come up a number of times to view the venue before the big day. She also allowed us to drop off all of our decorations two days before. It came together so nicely and was exactly what I envisioned. Two thumbs way up!

ere able to move in the day before. That took so much stress off the big day and I could actually enjoy the day. I would recommend NEO on Locust to anyone!

son that likes long detailed emails and phone calls, that's not their style. Its a no-frills venue with lots of potential to personalize. We had at least 10 "crashers" come in to our reception either looking for the wedding upstairs or just walking in - I wish I would have considered hiring security or a doorman. Overall, beautiful place, fantastic bar and aesthetics.

e wedding party! They did a great job, cooperated well with all other vendors and we had a blast!

so we couldn't decorate. Thankfully we had an amazing caterer who took care of everything. The night went very smoothly minus that. Oh but the bar was very expensive.

d that the bar was included so we didn't have to shop for bartenders. I would use NEO again in a heartbeat. Our pictures were beautiful as the sun set down over the city, and the arch was in the distant background. Great choice, overall! The only thing I was hesitant about was the location, but once we learned that there was complementary valet as part of our package, we were much more comfortable with our choice.

and of course me in the big white dress) were and made sure to be very attentive of us! Cathy was great (the owner) and we even had a signature drink (Black and Tan's) she was so accommodating. One thing she doesn't tell you is there is an extra $250.00 clean up fee that she charges the caterers, that they in turn charge you. So instead of the venue costing XXX you need to figure in an additionally $250.oo. I was pretty upset by this because I specifically asked if we went with an outside vendor not on her preferred caterer list would there be a fee and she said no. I think this hidden fee should have been made known.

gs and we loved the large bar area. The day of our reception, the space looked absolutely perfect! The lighting was phenomenal, the room was set up perfectly, and the total feel of the space was exactly what we were looking for. This is definitely a hidden gem in St. Louis. We would highly recommend Neo to any couple planning their wedding!

t need much decoration because the space is beautiful on its own. We got so many compliments and still hear about our wedding day. Could not have been happier with Neo and Cathy!!

to use their bar service, which was not a good value for us because most of friends gravitated toward the coffee our caterer provided instead of drinks from the bar. This place is great and they will let you in early to set up as long as there is not another event booked the night before. With this place, you don't get a lot of attention from the management, but if you have a good caterer then you don't need it. The owner of NEO took very good care of us when booking our event and setting up- all the planning was done with our caterers (Callier's) though. And that worked out great. Our guests are still talking about how much they liked our venue! Plus free Valet parking and a coat check was included! Our guests felt like urban-chic royalty and so did we!

outside vendors allowed me to customize things but having a stronger connection between vendors and the location will help in the future. The space itself is beautiful--you can't get better views. The downstairs space was perfect for our simple ceremony. The bar there is beautiful though moving upstairs for cocktails was the right choice. The sunset which we caught before our guests arrived made for amazing picture--build on to that roof! We loved NEO and so did all our guests--hopefully the secret is out.

g as well. We loved the industrial loft vibe of the fourth floor, and the sunny open vibe of the first floor (plus HUGE cocktail bar). Would whole-heartedly recommend, but the venue books up fast now, so I recommend booking as early as possible.

The service and overall style is great! The price only covers the space, valet parking and bar service. They do not provide catering. This can be viewed as a positive or negative depending on your style. I personally loved my caterer and was happy to select my own!!

very happy at the end. We would recommend this venue to anyone looking for a downtown St. Louis wedding.

re are event spaces on the first and 4th floors as well as a rooftop deck. The space just opened June 2009. We loved the place but wished the rooftop deck would have been completed for our June 2010 wedding.