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NEO on Locust, LLC

4.7
(99)
best-of-weddings

2801 Locust St, Metropolitan St. Louis, MO

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About This Vendor

Unique Venue in Historic Building in St. Louis

NEO on Locust is a unique private event space located in the Auto Row District of St. Louis which is in close proximity to St. Louis University. Located in an historic landmark building, NEO is ideally suited to accommodate larger groups, as well as both ceremony and reception.

Amenities + Details

Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Covered Outdoors Space
Outdoor Event Space
Guest Capacity
300+
Settings
Loft
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
Hall of Fame2021 Best of Weddings Winner2020 Best of Weddings Winner2019 Best of Weddings Winner2018 Best of Weddings Winner2013 Best of Weddings Winner

NEO on Locust, LLC Reviews

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Reviewed On 1/03/2022 by Tina P
HIGHLY recommend this space! I would book again in a heartbeat! I had my ceremony and reception at NEO and have no regrets. NEO was such a great decision, for aesthetics, space, and logistics! The staff was so so helpful during this process, ...
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 :)
Response from the Vendor on 01/03/2022
Thank you so much for taking the time to post this lovely note. I will pass your kind words along to the staff and best wishes for the future. Cathy at NEO
Reviewed On 5/10/2022 by Paige D
My husband and I got married on Saturday, April 16th, and had our reception at NEO. First, I really want to highlight all the great things about this venue: • It was an absolutely gorgeous venue. We knew from our first tour that we wanted to ha...
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!
Response from the Vendor on 05/10/2022
Hi Paige, thanks so much for the kinds words and for bringing the end of night problem to my attention. I apologize and since it was Easter weekend some of our regular staff were not preset and not clear on the end of night procedures. Bes...
t wishes for the future and again, thank you for allowing NEO to host your event.
Reviewed On 4/29/2022 by Kara G
NEO is such a beautiful venue! We hosted both our ceremony and reception here and received SO MANY compliments. The owner, Cathy, is very helpful, professional and prompt to respond. The same can be said about the staff at NEO. Our day was abso...
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!
Response from the Vendor on 04/29/2022
Hi Kara, thanks so much for taking the time to leave such a nice review. We loved hosting you and your family and wish you the best for the future. Cathy and the Staff of NEO.
Reviewed On 12/16/2021 by Ashlyn F
NEO on Locust was the perfect space for our wedding reception. Cathy and the entire NEO staff were incredible. Cathy was so quick to respond ( I contacted her at 5 am on my wedding day and within an hour had a reply). NEO was absolutely beautif...
ul and we cannot recommend this space enough!
Response from the Vendor on 12/16/2021
Hi Ashlyn, Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a nice review and for allow us to be part of your special day. I am so glad I was able to respond in your "hour of need" in the early hours on your wedding day:) Best wishes fo...
r the future from all of the NEO staff.
Reviewed On 11/06/2021 by Kaitlin K
NEO is the perfect venue. Cathy and Chris were great to work with and responded quickly. I love that you can go in any Saturday before your event to look at the space. Could not have chosen a better place to throw the party of a lifetime. Thank...
you!
Response from the Vendor on 11/06/2021
Hi Kaitlin, thank you for the nice words and thank you for allowing NEO to be part of your milestone day! Best wishes to you and your family:)
Reviewed On 4/16/2021 by Andrea S
Cathy and the entire staff at NEO were incredible to work with. She was extremely flexible during the pandemic, quick to respond, and made sure our event with off without a hitch! In addition, the venue is absolutely gorgeous and has great view...
s of the city! We were so lucky to have our wedding at NEO!
Response from the Vendor on 04/16/2021
Thanks for the kind words and best wishes for the future from all of the staff at NEO
Reviewed On 4/10/2021 by Maddie P
I cannot say enough good things about this venue. Cathy was so easy to work with and always responded to emails so quickly. This venue was originally out of our price range, but when we factored in all of the extras and added conveniences that ...
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!
Response from the Vendor on 04/10/2021
Hi Maddie, thanks so much for taking the time to post this today!!! We loved hosting your special day and wish you the best for the future:)
Reviewed On 10/21/2020 by Melissa B
When we first toured Neo on Locust, we were in complete awe of the Neo Room 4th floor space, the amazing lighting, and the beautiful rooftop view! We hadn't seen anything similar to this and loved it! We knew right away that this was the recept...
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!!
Reviewed On 9/10/2020 by Lauren N
We had our ceremony on the first floor and reception on the fourth floor. The Neo exceeded my expectations! Cathy had extremely prompt responses to any questions we had. Eric, the venue manager, was incredibly helpful and had everything set up ...
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 !
Response from the Vendor on 09/10/2020
So happy to hear you were pleased and that you have a wonderful evening. I know how much time, energy, and money goes into the planning. Thanks so much for your kind words as well! I will pass them along to Eric.
Reviewed On 4/18/2020 by Maddie W
We had our wedding and reception at on NEO on Locust and it was amazing! Planning our St. Louis wedding from Indianapolis was challenging, but Cathy, the owner, helped us bring our (rather hazy) vision to life via email, and the wedding was eve...
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!
Response from the Vendor on 04/18/2020
Thanks so much for your kind words and taking the time to share your experience Maddie. Best wishes for the future....NEO, Cathy, Erik, and Chris.
Reviewed On 11/22/2019 by Jaime M
Neo was AMAZING!!!! From the bar tenders to the parking attendants, everyone was so nice and things ran seamlessly! The views from the 4th floor... WOW! It was everything I dreamed it would be for my wedding! Cathy was very responsive and easy ...
to coordinate with throughout the process. I would 1000% recommend them and use them again for other events!
Response from the Vendor on 11/22/2019
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and so glad NEO was everything you hoped it would be. Best wishes for the future. Cathy
Reviewed On 11/20/2019 by Leslie F
The NEO is an absolutely fantastic venue in downtown St. Louis and you cannot beat the price! We used the first floor, Montana Room, for our wedding on 11/16/19 and couldn't have asked for a better night. We toured the NEO several times even ...
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!
Response from the Vendor on 11/20/2019
Hi Leslie, Thanks so much for the nice review and thank you for letting NEO be part of your big day. Best wishes to you and your family for the future. Cathy
Reviewed On 11/07/2019 by jerry b
Our granddaughter's wedding and reception were held at NEO on 11/1/2019. This historic old building is a magical place. The wedding was on the first floor which is simple and lovely. The bridal prep room on this floor was excellent. The large r...
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!!
Response from the Vendor on 11/07/2019
Thank you so much for your nice words about NEO. So happy you chose NEO to share in your family's milestone day! Best wishes for the future to everyone. The Staff at NEO.
Reviewed On 10/26/2019 by Angela A
We LOVED our experience at Neo! It is a gorgeous venue and everyone is incredibly responsive and helpful. I could not have asked for more. I’d give six stars if I could!
Reviewed On 9/14/2019 by Emily B
NEO was a fantastic venue!! It was everything we could have wanted and more! The staff was awesome to work with and helped me through the entire planning process. We were able to see the venue multiple times before our special day! NEO was phen...
omenal!!
Response from the Vendor on 09/14/2019
Thanks so much for taking the time to let us know you had a wonderful day! Best wishes to you in the future and thanks for letting us host your milestone event:)
Reviewed On 8/01/2019 by Emily K
I fell in love with NEO when I visited- the view is breathtaking and I loved the open feel of the venue. The venue has twinkle lights and lantern that add a romantic feel, and beautiful rustic chairs/farmhouse tables- all included in the venue ...
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.
Response from the Vendor on 08/01/2019
Thanks so much from everyone at NEO for allowing us to be part of your milestone event! Best wishes to you for the future.
Reviewed On 7/18/2019 by Lisa H
Neo is absolutely beautiful. It is the perfect place to get married. They are extremely reasonable for all of your requests, you can use practically any caterer, and after looking at 20+ possible locations, I can tell you that they have the bes...
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!
Response from the Vendor on 07/18/2019
Thanks so much for taking the time to share your feedback. So glad you had a great time and I will make sure to take note of your constructive comments. Best wishes for the future to you and your entire family.
Reviewed On 7/13/2019 by Carley M
NEO was a no brainer for my husband and I. When we walked into the NEO room when we were looking for reception venues we knew it was the space for our wedding reception. Cathy and Eric were wonderful to work with! The new chairs and new farmhou...
se tables are gorgeous. Our guests cannot stop talking about how wonderful the venue was.
Response from the Vendor on 07/13/2019
Thanks so much for the kind words and best wishes for the future. We appreciate your letting us host your big day!
Reviewed On 6/02/2019 by Heidi W
We were so happy in choosing Neo to be our wedding Venue! We got married 5/11/19 and could not be happier with how everything turned out. Planning our wedding from out of state could not have been easier with Cathy's prompt email/call response...
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!
Reviewed On 5/22/2019 by Madeline D
Could not have been more happy with NEO!!! My husband and I got married this past weekend and we had a fantastic time! All of our guests have been talking about how beautiful the venue was with the string lights and large windows especially whe...
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!
Response from the Vendor on 05/22/2019
Thank you so much for taking the time to let us know that all your planning and energy and hard work was rewarded with a beautiful evening at NEO! We appreciated being part of your special day and best wishes for the future.
Reviewed On 4/28/2019 by Brieanna C
Gorgeous venue! And affordable, however watch out and pay attendance to the difference between what is said during a tour and what is actually included in your contract price.
Response from the Vendor on 04/28/2019
Hi Brieanna, thanks for the feedback but we did not host a reception on 3/30/19? Perhaps you just toured NEO? I am not sure who you may have spoken to at NEO but we know it can become confusing as to what is said when brides are looking at...
multiple venues and that is why we put everything in writing so there is no confusion as to what is agreed upon. Thanks for your feedback.
Reviewed On 4/24/2019 by Meghan E
My husband and I had our ceremony and reception at the Neo in December 2018. We had a wonderful experience at the NEO and absolutely recommend this venue! Everyone on staff is extremely responsive and accommodating to all of your needs! We are ...
so glad we picked the NEO!
Response from the Vendor on 04/25/2019
Thanks so much for taking the time to post such nice words! Best wishes for the future to you and your family.
Reviewed On 3/25/2019 by Brian R
Absolutely beautiful space. Professional staff. Our guests--not to mention my wife--had a wonderful time.
Response from the Vendor on 03/25/2019
Thanks so much for taking the time to post your experience and so glad it was enjoyed by all! Best wishes for the future. NEO Staff
Reviewed On 2/25/2019 by Cindy E
We chose NEO for our daughter’s reception venue. Could not have been more pleased! From the moment we chose them they were responsive to all phone calls and emails almost immediately! The entire staff is incredibly nice and very easy to work w...
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!
Response from the Vendor on 02/26/2019
Thanks so much for taking the time to share your experience. Best wishes for the future and thanks for letting us be part of your daughter's milestone event!
Reviewed On 12/17/2018 by Megan O
Our guests could not stop raving about how gorgeous the 4th floor NEO Room was! We did both our ceremony and reception upstairs because of the gorgeous string lights, and I'm so glad we did! While the 4th floor isn't exactly set up for ceremoni...
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!
Response from the Vendor on 12/17/2018
Thanks so much for sharing your experience. We enjoyed working with you and best wishes for the future.
Reviewed On 11/24/2018 by Hannah B
NEO is a beautiful venue! We had our ceremony on the first floor immediately followed by our reception on the top floor of the venue. We picked NEO because it was one of the very few places that allows you to pick your catering, is reasonably p...
riced, fits a large number of guests and is still so pretty with awesome views of the city. We got wedding party pictures taken at sunset on the rooftop and from the shots we've seen so far, they are going to be gorgeous!
Response from the Vendor on 11/24/2018
Thanks so much for letting us host your day and be part of a milestone event in your life!! Best wishes for the future.
Reviewed On 10/15/2018 by Kellie J
Quick communication and very professional. The venue was beautiful and the staff made our guests feel so welcome. A true stl gem that your guests will Love!
Response from the Vendor on 10/15/2018
Thank you so much for your nice words and so glad everything turned out as planned. Best wishes for the future.
Reviewed On 9/28/2018 by Sydney Z
Clean up the night of was a little difficult after the wedding but it was great otherwise! All my guests loved it!
Reviewed On 9/28/2018 by Ann A
Beautiful venue!!! Cathy is so helpful in all aspects of the process. Loved my daughter's big night. It was breathtaking!
Response from the Vendor on 09/28/2018
Thank you so much for your kind words as well as letting us host your special evening. Best wishes for the future!!!!!
Reviewed On 9/25/2018 by Sarah M
Cathy was very helpful throughout the process, quick to answer questions at any time of the day. The 4th floor was gorgeous and the rooftop pictures were to die for. We recieved a lot of compliments on how pretty the venue was. It was very stre...
ss free to book, and they take care of everything from drinks to valet parking. The only issues we had were not having a space for the bridal party to wait before going up to the room, the valet parking seemed to take a little while to get everyone in, and an issue with bartenders accepting tips when they should not have been allowed to. Cathy resolved our issues, and in the end we are happy with our choice of venue.
Response from the Vendor on 09/25/2018
Thanks for taking the time to post and for your feedback. We have resolved the issues you mentioned and appreciate you brining them to our attention. Thanks for allowing NEO to be part of your special day and best wishes for the future and ...
your new life together.
Reviewed On 9/23/2018 by Meghan A
Cathy and Eric were both pleasures to work with throughout our entire planning process. Professional. The NEO has been doing weddings for a long time. They have it handled. When you have a trillion questions, they have the answers. They may b...
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.
Response from the Vendor on 09/23/2018
Hi Meghan, thanks for the nice words and the helpful feedback. We had a crew working on our rooftop for 6 weeks this summer and it was not watertight during that time but the problem seems to have been solved now that they have finished the...
ir work. Additionally, I am sorry we weren't responsive to your request for extra staffing and we will be more sensitive to the request from brides going forward. We plan staff carefully and very far in advance. Best wishes for the future and taking the time to give us your feedback. Best to your family:)
Reviewed On 9/18/2018 by Sade S
NEO was absolutely gorgeous! We had our wedding on Sunday of Labor Day weekend. We had our ceremony on the first floor and dinner reception on the 4th floor with about 300 guests. The venue is extremely spacious and the valet service made parki...
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.
Response from the Vendor on 09/18/2018
Thanks so much for the kind words! Best wishes for the future and thank you for letting us be part of your milestone event!
Reviewed On 8/31/2018 by Julia S
We loved working with the NEO. All the bartenders were great and they made sure that all my guest were taken care of the whole night.
Response from the Vendor on 08/31/2018
Thanks so much for taking the time to post and we loved hosting everyone.
Reviewed On 8/28/2018 by Lindsay D
I have nothing but great things to say about our experience with NEO. We had our ceremony on the first floor and reception on the fourth and both were amazing. Cathy is extremely responsive and happy to help in any way to make your day perfect....
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.
Response from the Vendor on 08/28/2018
Thank you so much for taking the time to post your experience. We are personally vested to make sure it is a wonderful evening and am so happy to have your feedback. Best wishes for the future!
Reviewed On 7/27/2018 by Abby H
Neo on Locust was everything I wanted for our wedding day! It is open floor plan, modern, has gorgeous lighting, beautiful views and so memorable. We had about 260 people attend our wedding and everything fit perfectly. It is a wonderful space...
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!
Response from the Vendor on 07/27/2018
Thanks so much for taking the time to post such nice comments. We appreciate your allowing NEO to host your reception and be part of your milestone day. Best wishes for the future.
Reviewed On 7/19/2018 by Natalie J
We LOVED this venue for our wedding ceremony and reception. Cathy worked with us to get in early and set up, as well as answered EVERY question I emailed her over the year of planning promptly and professionally. The NEO Room on the 4th Floor i...
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!!
Response from the Vendor on 07/19/2018
Thank you so much for taking the time to post this very nice review. We all enjoyed working with you at NEO and appreciate your allowing us to be part of your big day! Best wishes for the future to you and your entire family.
Reviewed On 6/22/2018 by McKenzie T
We had our wedding reception at Neo last month and could not be happier with how it turned out! Everything went so smoothly and our venders complimented how easy Neo was to work with. Our guests went on and on about how neat the building was. T...
he rooftop made for awesome pictures as well! The bar staff was very friendly and the drinks were great!
Response from the Vendor on 06/22/2018
So glad to hear your day went as you hoped!! Thanks so much for your kind words and I will pass them along to the staff at NEO. Best wishes for the future.
Reviewed On 6/14/2018 by Gabrielle N
My husband and I were married at NEO on May 4th and can't recommend it enough. We rented the first floor for our ceremony and the fourth floor for our reception. The space is absolutely gorgeous and a clean canvas. We wanted to keep decorations...
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.
Response from the Vendor on 07/12/2018
Thanks so much for taking the time to post and so glad you had a great time. Thanks for letting us be part of your big day! Best wishes for the future.
Reviewed On 4/16/2018 by Colleen W
Is there a better reception venue in St. Louis? I don't think so. Such a fantastic and beautiful space. The support staff was wonderful. People thought we must have paid an arm and a leg for the space but they were wrong, this venue is very aff...
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.
Response from the Vendor on 04/17/2018
Thanks so much for your kind words and we try to give our guests a luxe experience without the luxe price tag:) Best wishes for the future.
Reviewed On 3/16/2018 by Nicole M
We just had our wedding on the fourth floor on Neo and absolutely loved it! We had both ceremony and reception in the same room and it was the perfect set up for our 120 guest wedding! We had SO MANY compliments on the room, views, lights, etc....
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.
Response from the Vendor on 03/16/2018
Thanks so much for the feedback. We are in the process of redoing the 2nd floor space to improve the design. We enjoyed being part of your special day at NEO.
Reviewed On 2/13/2018 by Rachel F
My wedding reception was absolutely beautiful because this venue is amazing at night! All of the lights and the exposed brick make it really romantic and fun. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is because we had a bit of difficulty with d...
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!
Response from the Vendor on 02/13/2018
Thanks so much for your feedback. We have a number on the door to text for entry but clearly I need to make it bigger:) Thanks for letting us be part of your big day and best wishes for the future.
Reviewed On 10/22/2017 by Caitlin K
This venue was absolutely amazing. We received many compliments from our guests about how cool and beautiful it is. I loved the lighting and all the windows. It was great to see the city lights at night!
Response from the Vendor on 10/22/2017
Thanks for allowing NEO to be part of your big day and best wishes for the future!
Reviewed On 10/10/2017 by Allie C
We had our wedding reception in the Neo Room and could not be happier that we chose this venue! From the moment the elevator doors opened to the Neo Room on the 4th floor, we knew this is where we wanted our reception. Cathy was excellent to wo...
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!
Reviewed On 9/07/2017 by Brittany P
NEO was a dream come true for our venue. From the moment we walked in during our tour, my husband and I fell in love. This space is absolutely GORGEOUS and pictures just never seem to do it justice. The views of the arch, the bistro lighting, a...
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!
Reviewed On 9/04/2017 by Abby C
NEO on Locust is an AMAZING venue for a wedding!! The location is perfect, the views are unforgettable, and the space was very affordable. My husband and I had our wedding there in July and we could not have been any happier with our choice to...
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.
Response from the Vendor on 09/05/2017
Thanks for taking the time to post this review and thanks for letting NEO be part of your milestone occasion. Best wishes for the future:)
Reviewed On 8/02/2017 by Ann F
We had our daughter's wedding reception at Neo and couldn't have been more pleased. Cathy was excellent to work with. She promptly answered all of our emails and calls during the year before the wedding. We were able to go a few times to the Ne...
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.
Reviewed On 7/07/2017 by Codie E
It is hard to find a venue as flexible as NEO. Cathy was so easy to work with and very responsive to any questions. NEO is open to any ideas you may have when it comes to decorating as well as the option of your own caterer and choosing the bee...
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!
Reviewed On 7/03/2017 by KAITLIN S
We absolutely loved having our wedding and reception at NEO. It is an absolutely beautiful space and Cathy and the staff are extremely helpful and friendly. The set up was exactly as I described and matched the diagram I provided them perfectly...
. 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.
Response from the Vendor on 07/03/2017
Thanks for allowing NEO to be part of your special day. We wish you both the best.
Reviewed On 7/03/2017 by Megan D
This was a great venue for our wedding. We got many compliments for guests and our wedding party loved being able to get ready and stay in one location the whole day. The views from the city and the lights at night made it extra special!
Response from the Vendor on 07/03/2017
Thanks for allowing NEO to host your day! Best wishes for the future.
Reviewed On 6/22/2017 by Brittney F
BEAUTIFUL venue. So happy we chose NEO for our wedding reception! I couldn't believe how simply elegant it turned out.
Response from the Vendor on 06/23/2017
Thank you so much for allowing NEO to be part of your big day. We enjoyed working with you and wish you the best for the future.
Reviewed On 5/16/2017 by Mandy P
Cathy is great to work with. She responds to email promptly, and even let us stop by numerous times. I got to basically design the entire room, and they set it up according to my floor plan. The building is beautiful, and even though there are ...
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.
Response from the Vendor on 06/23/2017
So glad to hear you were happy with NEO. While we do set up tables and chairs according to your floor plan and break down the room at the end of the night, we have found most brides like to make their own arrangements for setting up their dec...
orations and packing them up at the end of the night. It is certainly a service we could try and offer in the future when there is more demand for it. Best wishes for the future and thanks for allowing NEO to host your event:)
Reviewed On 4/12/2017 by Sarah R
My husband and I just had our April wedding at NEO (4th floor) and loved everything about the space. We could not be happier with our choice to have our reception and cocktail hour at NEO! It was so beautiful during sunset, and fun to be able t...
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!
Response from the Vendor on 06/23/2017
Thanks for allowing NEO to be part of your big day. Best wishes for the future.
Reviewed On 4/11/2017 by Becca A
We just had our wedding at Neo and I am so thrilled with how it turned out! We had the upstairs room and it looked amazing at night with the string lights. They were so accommodating and easy to work with from booking the venue to coming in ear...
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!
Response from the Vendor on 04/12/2017
Thanks for allowing NEO and it's team to be part of your big day and thanks for taking the time to post your nice comments:) Best wishes for the future.
Reviewed On 3/15/2017 by Corie S
NEO was absolutely amazing!! It was honestly everything my husband and I wanted for our big day! When we walked into NEO we both were like this is it and booked our wedding and reception with Cathy the next day. Our wedding was on the first flo...
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!
Reviewed On 1/07/2017 by Jessi B
The space is beautiful... the customer service not so much. The lady who responds to emails/meets with you can be very short and RUDE. We were dead set on this space until the manager (maybe owner?) treated me like Vivian Ward at Boulmiche.
Reviewed On 1/06/2017 by Erin F
Had my wedding ceremony and reception here on 12/17/16. Definitely recommend the Neo Room - the space is so beautiful! Overall, very happy with the space and such a great value! Pros: super friendly staff, accommodating, can drop off decoration...
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.
Reviewed On 1/02/2017 by Lindsey D
NEO was absolutely wonderful for our wedding day. They were easy to work with and the venue is so stunning. Not much decorating is required with the beautiful brick, string lights, and up-lighting. I also really enjoyed having the ceremony and ...
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!
Response from the Vendor on 03/20/2017
Thank you so much for allowing NEO to host your reception. Best wishes for the future.
Reviewed On 12/27/2016 by G S
Neo on Locust is a perfect venue to have your wedding reception. We chose the Oakland room for several reasons, the date was open and the price fit our budget. They have added cafe lights throughout the ceiling and a beautiful wood bar recently...
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.
Reviewed On 11/20/2016 by Sandy B
We hosted my daughter's wedding reception at NEO last night and could not have been happier. Cathy was wonderful to work with, as were the rest of the staff. We utilized both the first and fourth floors. Walking off the 4th floor elevator wa...
s nothing short of breathtaking. If you are looking for a reception venue with a bit of an urban feel, I highly recommend NEO.
Reviewed On 11/04/2016 by Tori S
We had our wedding reception at Neo, and I cannot recommend them enough! When I first got engaged, I had a few other venues in mind, but after reviewing rental costs, taxes, delivery charges, etc., it got so pricey! But Cathy at Neo was SO ac...
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? :)
Reviewed On 8/04/2016 by Maggie K
After seeing pictures online, I knew this was the place I wanted to have my reception. I cannot tell you how many compliments I received about NEO. They recently added a new barn-wood bar and strings across the entire ceiling and it takes the v...
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!!!
Reviewed On 7/26/2016 by Alyson S
Neo is the perfect place for a wedding/reception. We had our reception on the 4th floor and it could not have been more beautiful. All our guests raved about what an awesome venue it is. Such a beautiful unique venue with a stunning view of ...
the city! Cathy is great to work with and very professional. I only wish we could do it all over again!
Reviewed On 5/12/2016 by Jordyn N
To be sitting at work almost a year later thinking about what a great reception we had should be review enough! Turned out to be everything Daddy's little girl always dreamed of. Thanks to all The Noones' of the Noones (Brazleton Wedding)
Response from the Vendor on 05/12/2016
Thank you so much for thinking of us and posting your thoughts. I hope all is going well for you and your family and best wishes for the future.
Reviewed On 3/03/2016 by J S
I recently called to get information on the location. Kathy told me that she didn't have time to talk on the phone and that email would be better. When I asked if I could take down her email she told me to get it from the website. I was very di...
sappointed as she was very standoffish and rude. Needless to say I will not be having my wedding here.
Response from the Vendor on 03/03/2016
I am so sorry you felt I was standoffish and I assure you that was not my intent. Many times I answer my phone on speakerphone in my car and I try not to stay on the phone for very long. I also direct everyone to the website because I like ...
to have everything in writing and the most reliable way to make sure I receive email is if you do it through the "Contact Us" button because it eliminates errors in the email address which may prevent me from receiving your email. I wish you the best in your wedding planning and am sorry we were not able to accommodate your inquiry satisfactorily.
Reviewed On 1/28/2016 by Susan B
Neo was a GREAT reception venue. I was on the 4th floor. The manager of the venue (Cathy) was kind, helpful and flexible! She was extremely transparent with pricing and responsive to all questions I had while planning. My requests for room setu...
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!
Reviewed On 1/03/2016 by Jackie L
We loved having our reception at NEO! The 4th floor room was stunning and Cathy was great to work with.
Reviewed On 11/19/2015 by Katie O
My wife and I had our ceremony and reception here in early November. Cathy is a dream to work with and is very quick to respond to any questions you may have throughout your planning process. She is upfront about pricing and her bar staff were ...
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!
Reviewed On 10/11/2015 by Nicole K
I cannot say enough great things about this venue. We LOVED having our ceremony and reception at the same location. It was so convenient for our guests to just go upstairs and start the cocktail hour right after our ceremony. Cathy was excellen...
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!
Reviewed On 8/11/2015 by Brittany B
NEO was the perfect venue for my reception this summer! The space is so beautiful and the bar service is amazing! My guests when on and on about both! Cathy is also so easy to work with and answered all emails/questions immediately which made t...
he planning process less stressful! I would recommend NEO to anyone! Thank you Cathy & staff, my day was perfect!!!
Reviewed On 5/05/2015 by Bobby D
I want to start by saying that this room (4th Floor) is so amazing we could have gone without any decorations. Our guests and wedding party found the panoramic view of the St. Louis skyline through the gigantic windows to be breathtaking—and ou...
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.
Reviewed On 4/07/2015 by Maggie A
We had a such an easy time working with Cathy and getting questions answered. She was so helpful is getting us everything we needed and I can't say enough about how comforting it was to have her be so reachable during our planning. The venue it...
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.
Reviewed On 3/19/2015 by Sandra C
From the moment I took a tour of the Neo, I fell in love with it. It is unique with its exposed brick and scored concrete flooring and it's stunning with the walls of windows! Cathy is a wonderful resource, very responsive and understood our vi...
sion well. Our guests were highly impressed with the space and we just couldn't be happier!
Reviewed On 3/01/2015 by Carrie H
After scouting out a dozen reception venues in Saint Louis for our August wedding, we settled on NEO on Locust. Cathy, who is the coordinator at the NEO, was helpful, responsive and open to answering all of our questions. Payments were smooth...
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.
Reviewed On 8/31/2014 by Lauren A
We had both our wedding ceremony and reception at Neo--we used the first floor for the ceremony and the fourth floor for the reception. We knew as soon as we walked in that this was the perfect location for our wedding. Neo provides the rental ...
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!
Reviewed On 8/13/2014 by Ashley H
The NEO is a beautiful venue! The exposed brick, concrete floors, and surrounding windows were exactly what I was looking for. Cathy was great to work with, and provided us with everything we needed. I would definitely recommend the 4th floor!
Reviewed On 5/14/2014 by a member
My new husband and I were so happy with our choice of using NEO for our wedding reception! It was such a beautiful venue...we loved the raw space that allowed for you to really make it into what you wanted. The modern/loft look was great and we...
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.
Response from the Vendor on 09/02/2014
Thank you so much for the wonderful review of NEO and for letting us host your event. We enjoyed hosting your event and wish you the best as you start your new life!
Reviewed On 5/06/2014 by Rachael H
We loved Neo, we had our ceremony downstairs on the first floor, it's gorgeous with windows all around and then had our reception immediately following on the fourth floor. Everyone loved having it all on one space, valet was offered for the gu...
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!!!
Reviewed On 11/26/2013 by Colleen S
We could not be happier with our experience at NEO! I was impressed by how professional Cathy was and my guests are STILL talking about how much they loved the layout.
Reviewed On 6/28/2013 by Jennifer L
My husband and I would definitely recommend Neo on Locust as a reception venue! They were easy to work with and very responsive to our requests. The space is very modern and spacious, and our guests loved it. We would like to sing our praises t...
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!
Response from the Vendor on 06/30/2013
Jen, Thanks for the kind words and I have passed along your compliments to the staff at NEO. They always appreciate being recognized for their contribution to the evening. Best wishes, Cathy
Reviewed On 6/17/2013 by Kate H
The minute I walked into NEO on Locust I knew I had found my venue. It offered everything I wanted and was exactly what I was looking for. It's wide open space allowed all of our guests to be a part of our reception, the bar being located next ...
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!
Response from the Vendor on 06/19/2013
Kate, Thanks for the nice words and appreciate your taking the time to let everyone know you liked NEO. I enjoyed working with you and your family and am happy to hear you were pleased with your big day. Best wishes to you and your new e...
xtended family. Cathy
Reviewed On 6/11/2013 by Kayleen G
NEO on Locust is just what we were looking for. We wanted an hip downtown vibe and we got it. Cathy was wonderful to work with and was quick to get back with me to answer any question I had. One of the best parts about the venue is that we w...
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!
Response from the Vendor on 06/12/2013
Kayleen, I am so happy to hear your big day was everything you hoped it would be. I enjoyed meeting you and Aaron and your families. Best wishes for a wonderful life:) Cathy
Reviewed On 6/06/2013 by Erin D
We chose NEO on Locust for our reception because we wanted a venue downtown that wasn't a hotel ballroom. The space is pretty incredible - you really should see it in person. Cathy the manager was easy to work with but if you're the kind of per...
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.
Reviewed On 5/09/2013 by Courtney S
Cathy and the staff at Neo were very helpful with everything for planning our reception. Let us go in and set up the day before, which was a big plus for me, because I wanted to see what the reception looked like before I was walking in with th...
e wedding party! They did a great job, cooperated well with all other vendors and we had a blast!
Response from the Vendor on 05/11/2013
Thanks for the wonderful review of NEO. We love working with the brides and their families. Best wishes to you in the future:) Regards, Cathy
Reviewed On 10/30/2012 by Jenny B
This venue is absolutely beautiful. The woman in charge of booking the venue can get overwhelmed so you have to stay on top of her. We also did have a little panic moment where she forgot about an event occurring the night before our reception ...
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.
Reviewed On 10/18/2012 by Sarah
I loved our reception venue we chose. Cathy was always very prompt and responsive with any request that we made. I really appreciated being able to access the venue prior to our big day to ensure everything was set up that I needed. I also like...
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.
Reviewed On 10/18/2012 by Tina B
I had my wedding in the Oakland room and the venue is beautiful. The room let in light and photographed beautifully but the selling point for me was the BAR! It was huge, had several bar tenders and they were fantastic. Knew who my husband (...
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.
Response from the Vendor on 06/12/2013
Hi Tina, Just a note of explanation....the kitchen fee is charged directly to the caterer not the guest. How the caterer chooses to handle it is part of their business. However, I do publish on my website the fact that I charge a kitchen f...
ee to the caterer, and I always mention it when speaking with people before they book. I am sorry if there was confusion about this. Thanks and best wishes. Cathy
Reviewed On 10/16/2012 by Lauren F
Neo was the absolute perfect venue for what we were looking for for our reception. We walked and knew that we wanted to have our reception there. The space was very open, we loved the feel of the floor-to-ceiling windows, brick, and high ceilin...
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!
Reviewed On 10/10/2012 by Lauren M
A hidden gem in St. Louis. My mom was told about this venue by her friend a week before I got engaged. We went to check it out right away and booked without looking anywhere else. You can use almost any vendor to suite your budget and it doesn'...
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!!
Reviewed On 8/22/2012 by Eric S
Cathy is very difficult to work with and doesn't remember what she told you the last time you talked.
Reviewed On 5/22/2012 by Laura H
My guests are still talking about how beautiful NEO was. We rented the fourth floor and I would definitely recommend it. Cathy was easy to work with and quick to respond to emails which was very helpful!
Reviewed On 4/12/2012 by L G
This building has an urban loft feel- we added warmth and elegance with lights, candles, and quality linens. None of my friends had used it for their receptions so it was the first time our guests had ever been there. They loved it! You do have...
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!
Reviewed On 12/07/2011 by Anne P
NEO is a little new to the scene so they were working out some kinks throughout the months leading up to our wedding. Some of this newness shows but Cathy was very responsive and we always got things figured out. The flexibility to work with ...
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.
Reviewed On 10/18/2011 by Ashley P
I loved Neo as my reception site. Cathy was very clear with me from the beginning what I should expect. The exposed brick, plus cement floors, plus large windows overlooking downtown made it so I barely had to decorate.
Reviewed On 10/09/2011 by Megan H
Loved working with Cathy at Neo - she is super responsive via email and very accomodating and flexible overall. Loved having the entire building to ourselves, and being able to choose any caterer. Our guests loved the complimentary valet parkin...
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.
Reviewed On 8/02/2011 by Jennifer T
We had a great experience with the new NEO on Locust in Saint Louis, MO. There were a few uncertainties since the place is still putting the finishing touches on their space. The owner, Cathy, is very involved and hands on with every detail. ...
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!!
Reviewed On 6/27/2011 by Alison L
LOVED NEO as a venue. The 4th floor is truley amazing though, with exceptional views of the city. Once she completes the rooftop patio, it will make this venue perfect!
Response from the Vendor on 06/12/2013
Ali, I am really sorry if I didn't meet your expectations on your wedding night. Since this posting you and and Keith, who are a photography/stylist team, have worked with me at NEO shooting weddings and engagement photos for people. I hop...
e whatever issue you had is well in the past. I look forward to seeing you both again soon. Cathy
Reviewed On 5/31/2011 by Samantha L
This place is the best! Loft style building with floor to ceiling windows with an amazing view of downtown, arch, and SLU. Absolutely beautiful venue. We had a huge wedding and there was plenty of room
Reviewed On 11/14/2010 by Sabrina I
Neo was a great new venue, and the pictures we took on the roof before the evening ceremony were great. Wide open spaces, beautiful tile floors, and huge windows give this venue a classic/updated look. I had a very easy experience and we were...
very happy at the end. We would recommend this venue to anyone looking for a downtown St. Louis wedding.
Reviewed On 8/19/2010 by Emily S
Neo is located on "auto row" down town St. Louis. The Pontiac Oakland used to be sold out of this building in the 1920s and 30s. It has since been rehabed to private event space. It has 20 foot floor to ceiling windows and a modern vibe. The...
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.

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