NEO on Locust, LLC

so much of my stress was relieved due to their hard work :) NEO staff was in charge of setting up a lot of the reception space. Their staff communicated with the caterer and they all set up the food, plates, silverware, and bar. The pre-hung lights and lanterns were beautiful. All my wedding planners had to do was put centerpieces on the table. We finished our set up in an hour! Cathy was a fantastic coordinator. She answered all my questions and emails (there were a lot of them) and I would not have had my wedding day be so smooth if it wasn't for her and NEO staff. I can't thank them enough! The ceremony space is so beautiful on it's own. We almost didn't bring any extra decorations. The white curtains during the day are gorgeous! My husband and I got a photo during the sunset on the rooftop, and we look like a magazine cover! I am so happy with how everything turned out :)

ve our reception there! • Cathy was amazing to work with all throughout the planning process. She was incredibly kind, compassionate, and patient with my husband and I when we needed to reschedule our 2021 wedding date into 2022. I’m sure COVID wasn’t easy on her or her staff, but she was still more than accommodating. • I never felt lost or confused throughout the planning process. Everything was laid out very clearly for my husband and I, and we always felt like we had control over how our event was going to look and feel. Next steps were always super clear and easy to handle with how responsive Cathy was! • You can pop in and visit the venue multiple times, test out your decorations, and so much more. Eric was always fantastic anytime we came by to visit the venue. • Our event was incredibly beautiful and exactly as we envisioned it! My husband and I had an absolute blast at the reception, and never once had to worry that things weren’t going to be together for our event. Cathy and her staff worked seamlessly with all of our vendors, and everything came together without issue, or any stress for my husband and I on the day of the event! • NEO includes complimentary valet parking which is really handy considering the limited and somewhat complex parking situation down by the venue, especially for those that are coming from out of town and aren’t familiar with the area. Honestly, I really only had 2 issues, that didn’t come up until the day of our event: • I was told more than once that we would not have to break down and clean up our reception at the end of the night, and even asked a couple extra times to confirm this. When I went to the head bartender to confirm this, she said that she had to talk to her manager. She then told us that while the staff would assist, we’d need to break down our wedding and place everything on carts, but that's all. I asked if we’d need to move the decoration boxes as well, and she said no. She then came back and said we would also have to move our carts upstairs, but the boxes could stay where they were. She said that due to liability concerns, she wasn’t allowed to move any of our items herself. She returned again and said that we needed to carry all the boxes upstairs too. Upon asking some questions to try and get clarity, she started giving me, and the few people who had kindly stayed behind to break down, an attitude, so I asked no further questions and cleaned up our reception and moved our décor and boxes upstairs. I’d have had no problem cleaning up our reception, but wish I would have been informed this was the expectation ahead of time. • The valet company NEO goes through, lost the best man’s keys, and no form of compensation or follow-up was offered. I don’t expect NEO to be responsible for this, as it’s the valet company’s responsibility to handle the loss, but it was definitely a rough way to end the night. Despite the couple issues, I would absolutely still recommend NEO for your event! It’s a stunning location with an incredibly talented and dedicated staff who truly want to make your day a unique and stunning day, and I had a blast with my husband and all of our guests! Thank you NEO for making our day so special!

lutely perfect thanks to them! An added bonus to NEO is the included up lighting in the packaging, it truly makes for a gorgeous venue. And can’t forget about the views! If I had to do it again, I would 100% book NEO. Highly recommend!

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we were having to pay for at other venues, the cost essentially paid for itself - beautiful chairs that you didn't need covers for, linens with the bar package, valet, clean up, and just overall peace of mind. The venue is absolutely stunning, and the lights on the first and fourth floors really set up an amazing ambiance. They were able to let us in the morning before to set up (as there wasn't another event that day), and it saved us on time and money to be able to do that. The staff was amazing, and the views for pictures were incredible. An overall magical evening and we couldn't have done it anywhere else!

ion venue for us. During planning and re-planning our reception due to the pandemic, Cathy was absolutely amazing to work with! She was extremely responsive to any questions we had and kept us in the loop with any updates throughout the process. It felt like she truly cared about us getting the reception that we wanted. We were so happy with how our reception turned out - the space was exactly what we had envisioned!! All of the Neo staff we worked with the night of our reception was very kind to us and our guests. I would highly recommend Neo on Locust to anyone I know planning a wedding in the future! Thank you, Cathy!!

perfectly on both floors- not one chair out of place. The venue is stunning at night with the lights and the STL skyline. Oh and you cannot beat their prices! 10/10 would highly recommend this venue !

rything we didn't even know we wanted. We toured twice, once in 2018 to get a first look at the place while deciding on a venue, and once in November 2019, to finalize how we wanted our wedding to work in their space. Since we had about 80 people, Cathy suggested we do the wedding and reception in the NEO Room, which worked perfectly (if you have a bigger party, you can hold the ceremony in the Montana Room). Kris toured the space with us both times and had lots of helpful tips; she was also a great bartender the night of. Erik, the event manager, helped us to get the details right during our rehearsal, and helped coordinate all the vendors on the day of. Overall, we had a wonderful time and the space was absolutely beautiful--definitely recommend NEO on Locust!

to coordinate with throughout the process. I would 1000% recommend them and use them again for other events!

after booking just to make sure we got a good feeling for the layout and had several chances to ask questions. There is always a staff member there to stop and talk to you, which was nice! Cathy, the owner, lives out of state, but is available via email what seemed like 24/7! She never complained about my numerous emails and always provided me with respectful, prompt, and detailed answers! The night of her staff was nothing short of amazing! I didn't have to worry about a single thing the entire night. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a large St. Louis venue! Oh and they have free valet and overnight parking!

ound lights and the string lights provided the right touch. After the wedding, guests took the elevator to the 4 th floor. When the doors opened you enter a fantasy world of lights and beauty. The room is full of large windows reminding you of the beauty of downtown. The sun was just setting,... the guests with phones in hand ran to the West windows to get pictures. It was beautiful. Complimentary valet paring a big plus. Rooftop done video of the "first look" for the bride and groom. NEO on Locust is the perfect place if you want the perfect night. The building crew helped us with everything and tended to every need. The owner was flexible with rehearsal and setting up before the wedding day. Guests were very complimentary. Love NEO on Locust!!

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price- not extra! Cathy was extensively responsive to my countless questions throughout the process. Erik, the building manager, was very helpful when we came to set up before and take down afterwards! I’m so glad I chose to have my wedding in this space.

t prices for an open bar at top shelf level (plus they only charge you for half of your guests for a 5th hour). The only advice I would give future brides working with NEO is to make sure they talk to Cathy on the phone. She is great at answering emails, however, we had a few communication problems the day of the wedding due to only communicating via email. I thought we had confirmed some things that were not confirmed and could not be changed the day of. Again, this is a great venue!

se tables are gorgeous. Our guests cannot stop talking about how wonderful the venue was.

s! Communication was always simple with Neo. This venue is so versatile and we received so many compliments on the Neo room throughout the evening. The venue is really a beautiful blank slate to create your wedding venue vision. The staff at Neo was so great in making everything very easy for us! We had 3 bartenders for 260 guests which was a game changer; there was never a line at the bar which our guests really appreciated. Many guests also complimented all of the bartenders as well. We used Christy catering as well and coordination with Neo and our other vendors was effortless!

n the sun went down. This venue was so perfect for a bride looking for lots of flexibility! They have multiple bar package options, different table and chair options, and the fact that we could bring in our own caterer was a game changer! Being able to bring our decorations the day before to store in a room was such a relief and made our special day that much easier for family members who were decorating the morning of the wedding. Pick up on Monday was a breeze as well! Erik was so kind and helpful that Friday and again the Monday after the wedding. Cathy was fantastic to work with! She was extremely responsive to all of my emails, helped in any way she could, and even provided suggestions with what has worked for other couples. Wouldn't have changed a thing! Thank you thank you!

so glad we picked the NEO!

ith! It’s a beautiful venue with amazing views!! I also found the prices to be in line with other venues. If you decide to use NEO as your reception venue, you will not be disappointed!

es easily (the whole wedding party & families had to wait in the kitchen to go down the aisle), I'm so glad we did it because of how beautiful the room was. Our photos on the roof also turned out SO beautiful. Our photographers had found nearby urban-looking spots around the building for photos, which we liked because it created a very cohesive look to our pictures. The owner is also very quick in responding to emails (although pretty brief), which was helpful when we had a quick question. While you're mostly paying for a room and not necessarily a "venue" (not a lot in the way of getting ready/waiting rooms for the wedding party), the price and the look of the NEO Room can't be beat. Would definitely recommend to any other couples that love string lights and are wanting an urban/romantic space!