Old Rock House

stepped in to fill his place and absolutely did amazing! They accommodated everything we asked, were very laid back about handling requests, and the staff the night of the wedding received AWESOME positive feedback from all the guests. The food was great. The team made sure everything we asked for was ready on the day of the wedding, causing no stress on the bride and groom. And the band had an awesome place to play, getting our dance floor packed. Overall, very appreciative of their help while planning a wedding during COVID.

the Covid rules tightened up with the social distancing, masks required and only 100 people inside the building. (We had 189 invited). Paulie must not have slept at night and with our wedding planner, Wendy they devised a very creative plan for our Brides! They brought everyone outside under tents with all ceremony and dancing out on the patio. It was a beautiful and sweet night with love all around full of friends and family! Paulie, I wasn’t sure if you could pull this off butYOU AND YOUR TEAM DID IT!!!!This will be one for the Old Rock House history books. Thank you, Paulie for your expertise and sleepless nights! We are so grateful to have experienced this with you! Light a cigarette. Take a deep breathe. Get some sleep. Mrs. Marsha Coonrod Megan and Colleen wedding Oct.3, 2020 10, 3, 2020

day, despite the ever-changing COVID rules and the creation of an entire city department to monitor events during the COVID pandemic. Pauly is amazingly creative, and he engineered the absolute perfect evening for my now-wife and I and our families and friends. We are very thankful for his ability to pivot and rethink what a "wedding venue" could be, and hopefully, this helps ORH stay a very successful venue thoughout the duration of the COVID pandemic. Also, if you're concerned about food...don't be. Pauly's food was AMAZING and one of the highlights of our evening!

space itself-- everything was perfect. Pauly and the team are supportive, flexible, and a delight to work with. My guests have not stopped raving about the food and how much they loved the different places to mix and mingle; upstairs, downstairs, patio with fire pits, and the couch/lounge spaces. If you are lucky enough to find availability at this amazing venue-book it right now- you will not be disappointed.

Old Rock House took care of everything for us (food, drink, decorations, flowers, DJ and more), so that when it came to the day of we didn't have to worry about anything (including paying a thousand different people). So many people have told us that it was the best wedding they've ever been too. We wanted something unique without too much DIY. Pauly and his team were able to work with us to achieve just that.

e catering, Bar service, & wait staff. The Venue: Exposed Brick with a touch of musical decor, not too much but enough for a nice accent. 3 Floors, Basement(Kitchen, Greenroom, & Offices), Main Floor (entrance, Bar, Dance floor, stage, & Patio) and Upstairs (Balcony & Bar). 2 large bars one located right as you walk in and 1 located upstairs with some small tables and couches to relax. We had about 150 people attend our reception, and there was plenty of room to move around and dance. We did not utilize there large outdoor patio which could hold more people. There is a balcony that overlooks the stage and dance floor. You can see the Arch from the windows. There is a "Green Room" downstairs where the wedding party was able to hang out and relax before being introduced without people seeing us, Also a backdoor entrance to sneak in. Bathrooms located on every floor. There are TVs located in several places so when the first dance and speeches were being given everyone could see no matter where they were. The venue was light up with our wedding colors and decorated nicely adding a huge wow factor when we walked in. Looking at the building from the outside was even amazing as all the windows were light up with our colors. The only downside is that there is no handicap accessibility for the upstairs, so any guests with mobility issues cannot get upstairs without walking. Food: Everyone loved the food, Smoked Brisket, Pulled Pork, and Smoked Turkey. The Meat served was on par with some of the best BBQ in STL. The Sides and Appetizers were delicious and they were very flexible with Dietary restrictions. Pauly is the main contact and Chef. He was willing to make anything we asked. He offers a menu but he will work with you to get everything you want. Service: Bar and Wait staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Some great people working there and they work efficiently. There was never and a long line at the bar. Staff was walking around Serving anyone that wanted something. The bar was fully stocked. we only had the basic open bar but all of the higher-end liquor was available for anyone to purchase. They got several different specialty drinks (Cider, Scotch, and wine) for us. Contact/Planning: This is where we had some issues. The main point of contact was slow to respond to emails (several Days) and several times the email would not address all of the questions that had been asked. When you meet in person the interactions are pleasant but some details get overlooked (take your own good notes). They are very willing to meet in person and let you visit the venue whenever you would like. Don't get me wrong they worked with us and accepted every request we had, but understanding our requests were being followed through with was hard to get. We also had an issue with communication about our specialty drinks that became apparent 2 days before the wedding. They were willing to work with us to figure out a solution and both sides could agree on. Final Verdict: Amazing venue, Delicious Food, Friendly Staff, and sketchy communication. If you are willing to just let Pauly do his thing with a little input everything will turn out amazing, beautiful, and exceed expectations. Be wary if you are wanting to control every part of the process.

ge seating, guests will love this non-traditional space. Paulie and his staff are wonderful and bend over backward to please the couples as well as the vendors. I look forward to coming back in 2020 for another wedding with Paul and his crew! Wendy The Savvy Bride

the party mood. Would absolutely recommend to others!

l bites, procsuitto wrapped asparagus, and the beef tenderloin. The guests RAVED about the food. So good! Service was punctual, friendly, and did everything to help keep this a surprise for my husband. The location was super convenient to both IL and MO guests and parking is free! We loved having our own bar and our own bathroom upstairs. The Queen Tribute band was also a big hit. All around exceeded my expectations. Very happy!

ake several vegetarian dishes to go along with a great meat selection. We still have guests telling us how great the food was, and how much they enjoyed the unique venue.

raving about how their favorite music venue made such a beautiful wedding venue as well!

e wedding at our favorite concert venue! Pauly and the ORH staff met and surpassed every goal and vision we had for our special day. It has been 3 weeks since our wedding and we are still getting phone calls from guests saying how amazing the food, staff and music (DJ, Jamie, from the ORH) were and that our wedding was one to remember. Also, something that stood out to me was how accommodating they were to the elderly guests. As someone who works with older adults, I appreciated that the staff catered to our Grandparents, Aunts/ Uncles. THANK YOU ORH! We wouldn’t have changed a thing and absolutely loved our ORH wedding!! Love always, Mandy & Bryan

-too-stuffy vibe, was in a location where people could Uber home or get a hotel (no need to leave early or hold back on fun because concern about driving), it was extremely memorable and unique, it was easy planning (they provided the DJ, catering, ceremony, and decorating) and we would not be in a wedding factory celebrating our special day with 5 other newlyweds. When we booked we got the entire venue for the entire day to ourselves which meant we had flexibility to design our day however we wanted. We are very laid back and loved Pauly's no-fuss approach and demeanor. He takes a lot of pride in what he does and everyone loved him! If you are someone like me who thinks stressing out over the minute details that most people will not even notice is wasted energy, then Pauly is perfect. We knew the venue would be a hit, but honestly on wedding day we were absolutely blown away. Everyone was RAVING about how good the food was from the passed appetizers to the main course. This is not a venue that focuses on appearances with no substance. My husband is a foodie and was very happy that the tasting was on-point, but this is the type of place that steps it up on game-day even more. And the service was outstanding! No need to go to the bar for drinks, they bring them to you! We booked Jamie for our DJ who I highly recommend if you decide to go with a DJ. He was a perfect MC to keep everything rolling and talked on the mic just the right amount (not too much and not too little). He played good music that fit our style to keep the party going, and he was even bringing waters to guests outside while we were taking pictures and playing music for the kids to practice their dance moves in between the ceremony and reception. We actually had wedding guests talking about planning another event at the ORH and having everyone pitch in because they liked it so much and wanted to come back! Bottom line--if your dream wedding is something that looks like most of the weddings you have been to before, then this is probably not your place. If you like a formal stuffy or traditional approach, this is probably not your place. But if you want something different and memorable that focuses on the experience and memories, then you should book your event at the ORH.

s very good. If your wedding is going to have a live band, this is the place to have it.

We had about 175 guests and felt like it was the perfect amount of space. I loved having the upstairs and downstairs areas where our guests could hang out throughout the night, as well as the space downstairs where the wedding party could gather and keep their things. Pauly was super helpful throughout our planning process. He answered all of our questions and set us up with a lot of additional vendors that Old Rock House had connections with, including a DJ, photo booth, and even an ice sculpture! Would totally recommend for those looking for an alternative venue that'll cross a lot of items off your list.

ouisiana Bayou/Cajun theme, and Pauly was already on it! He let us sample his gumbo and red beans & rice at our booking and even was up for trying a new family recipe of ours! We had family from southern Louisiana and when they approve of Pauly's Cajun cooking (and Grandma's peas!) then you know it's good!! The day itself was flawless and seamless and Pauly took care of us every single step of the way. 11/10 would do it all over again!!

were lit. One end of the hall has an elevated stage, perfect for viewing the ceremony and wedding party. The other end of the hall has an old time bar, great for those who want to visit rather than dance. Food and drink were outstanding, tasty and presented beautifully. Waitstaff, bartenders, site managers and music people were helpful and seemed as happy as we were for the newlyweds. Music was fabulous with a good mix of pop and other. And of course a great sound system and DJ who knew how to motivate a crowd helped. Dance floor was never empty. Highly recommend this venue, unique, outstanding service and memorable !

p for us and took it down. All we had to do was show up and have a great time. Our guests still are telling us how amazing the food was, too. It is all made in house and delicious! It's a night we will never forget and we thank the Old Rock House staff for it all! - Denise & Joe

t took a while to get responses to our emails. But our stresses and worries disappeared as we realized that Pauly has everything under control, no doubt! The lighting, decorations, centerpieces, tables, etc. were all set up exactly as planned and looked great! The food is UNBELIEVABLE! Everything is made in-house. Our guests raved about the food! In fact, our guests raved about the entire evening. We had SO many people tell us that ours was the best wedding/reception they had ever been to. In fact, we still have people tell us how great the venue was...4 months later! All this and it was cheaper than every other venue we looked at. I would 100% use this venue again in the future for another event! Highly recommended!

music lovers, and the multiple levels plus the stage would house our live band perfectly. I also knew that we needed to attain a certain level of elegance, and Pauly and Beth were more than helpful when meeting with us about tablecloths/linens, flowers/centerpieces, dishes, etc. They even did some special uplighting and stringlighting for us, which looked incredible. The outdoor patio area was so wonderful, too - because we had unusually beautiful weather, and it was great for guests to be able to spill out. I will also add that one of our splurges was a photo bus (a photo booth in a VW van) and it fit perfectly on the patio with plenty of room to spare! The seating options are very flexible, too - and this was very much appreciated because we wanted a sizable dance floor. Additionally, the upstairs served as a supplemental bar and buffet area so that guests never had to wait to be served. Speaking of buffet, my husband loves barbeque and this one detail was going to be my gift to him. We both assumed we would have to have that catered. Au contraire. From the tasting, we were blown away. We had heard good things but were skeptical. We thought, this isn't really a restaurant, it's a venue with a kitchen. But, Pauly assured us that it would be delicious and sternly said "we NEVER run out of food." That couldn't have been more accurate. The food was incredible. Three types of meat, potatoes, baked beans, salad, vegetarian and gluten-free options, it was perfect. The sauces were the most flavorful. Our guests are still raving about the food. We have been told by more people than we can count (literally dozens upon dozens) that this was the most fun wedding reception they've ever been to. And we couldn't agree more. Hats off to Pauly and Beth for making all of the behind-the-scenes work (cleaning, power-washing, painting the day-of) come together so smoothly. I would recommend anyone who wants a FUN DANCE PARTY at their wedding reception to book here. We wanted a reception that was fun and reflective of our personalities, and we hit both birds with ORH. My biggest concern was that there was an event at ORH the night before and we couldn't get into the venue any earlier than noon, the day-of, to set up. Boy, was this a blessing to the bride. It kept me OUT of the loop, and I was NOT disappointed. I will add that we didn't intend on our reception to be elegant/fancy - but with no details spared. And I ended up being surprised at the perfect medium we were able to achieve. (My only suggestion for brides: You may want to make sure that your florist or coordinator gets in touch with venue and is able to do any drop-offs the day-of, but that is my only advice. ) One final note, our dog is our baby - and they graciously allowed her to free-roam. By the end of the night, she was sleeping on the couch. Again, from start to finish, everything was amazing. Not a single complaint or issue. We wish we could relive our special day a hundred times over. It was perfect. Thank you Pauly and Beth and the entire staff of ORH <3

16 (250 people). Everyone kept saying how awesome the food was and how much fun they had days if not weeks after our wedding. Pauly and Beth were awesome and super responsive. They were great to work with and were very realistic about costs and what could and could not be done. All food was made in house and they had a full staff working our wedding (servers walking around, bartenders, etc). I would recommend ORH for any event!

ed us make our wedding dreams come true in only 4 months. I would not have picked any other place to have my wedding.

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