River City Casino & Hotel - St. Louis

Hannah were beyond helpful throughout the whole wedding planning process. The were flexible with scheduling meetings and tastings and always willing to answer our questions. They really went above and beyond to make sure that we had a great time and that everything was perfect for our special day. I felt at ease and was assured that everything would be taken care of. On the day of the reception I was amazed by how everything looked and how much attention to detail there was. The staff was more than accommodating and they always checked on Tim and I to make sure that we were taken care of. Our wedding guests raved about the reception and the food that was served. Many said that it was the best food that they had had in a long time. I highly recommend planning your event at River City. Our day was so special and perfect!

pecial wedding day....which we did! The Event Center ballroom was grand and breathtaking. Jaw-dropping is an understatement! There were four buffet lines that quickly served 352 guests, that returned to their tables with HOT and Delicious food. We had not one complaint. From the the food, to the music, to the decor, the lighting and hotel accommodations. We couldn't have been more pleased or satisfied. And what better way to top off the evening than trying your luck at the beautiful casino? (Which many of our guests did until 5am including the bride and groom). No one wanted the evening to end. So if your looking for the PERFECT venue for any occasion, look no more. Head to River City Casino and Hotel. They have EVERYTHING!!!!

asta for sides! Everyone still tells us that we had the best wedding food they have ever had. And I had to agree with them. Most places I felt like the chicken was over cooked/dry, or the sides were okay, but River City had the most amazing food and so many different selections. Also, working with Christina, Megan and Hannah was such a great experience. Since it was our first time getting married, we were completely lost on what all we needed or even where to start. But thankfully they were there to help us. They took their time in showing us around, didn’t pressure us into anything we didn’t want, gave us all the different options that we could with the space, vendor lists and much more. It was awesome having such experienced professionals by our sides. We had so many questions for our wedding, but all three of them promptly answered all of them. It was great to have such a quick response and a team that actually cared about us and making sure our wedding was what we wanted. River City definitely did everything they could to accommodate us and made sure our wedding was perfect. I’m the kind of person that likes to understand everything and find the best solution for the best price and River City definitely provided that for us. I price shopped everything and for the cost it was very reasonable compared to other hotels and places we were looking at. They worked with us from planning the set up costs, to the food and drinks, and working with our budget. It was great to know that we were in such great hands. I think the best part was that Christina, Megan, and Hannah were so extremely helpful with setting everything up. We didn’t hire a wedding planner so we were truly blessed to have them helping with all of it. They worked with us in getting a timeline put together, coordinated with the vendors so they would be set up and ready to go once we got off the bus, coordinated unloading the party bus of the food and coolers, and made sure the wedding was a well-oiled machine. The bartenders were great. There was barely a line to get drinks and there was even a personal bartender for the wedding party so we could enjoy ourselves. It was such a great experience that I highly recommend it to everyone who wants to get married. Plus, you get a casino right next door! We wanted a wedding that was going to be a lot of fun for our guests and something to talk about. And River City definitely delivered! It was the wedding all of our friends were looking forward to the most, and everyone had a great time. I couldn’t imagine going anywhere else. We are both so happy that we chose River City for our venue.

sales to go over our options - we were sold! We had our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception at River City, but in reality we did everything there. One of the reasons we loved the venue so much, was the variety of settings that made it easy for us to get stunning pictures without ever leaving the grounds! Even better, there’s an attached hotel and built in after-party at the bars and casino! Christina handled our sale and initial contract. She was absolutely amazing and worked with us to make sure we had everything we wanted and more, all while staying on budget. Once we signed our contract, we were assigned our Event Manager, Haseeb. Haseeb’s attention to detail and fine eye made our big day truly amazing and we are so thankful to have met him! In all reality though, every single staff member we met at River City from the A/V Technicians to the Banquet Managers and wait staff went above and beyond! River City definitely knows how to do hospitality. To give a brief run down of our day: We stayed at River City the evening before so that we had rooms to get ready in the day of. Our party stayed in the Director’s Suite and the rooms were absolutely amazing. Huge, with plenty of room for our entire wedding party to get ready (we had to rooms, one for each side). Even better are all the onsite restaurants and cafes that made for easy coffee/breakfast. Once we were ready, we took all of our pictures on site. From the restaurants, to the fountain outside, the grounds, and ballrooms, RC really has a ton of great spots for pics without ever having to leave. We did our ceremony in the middle third of the ballroom, with the wedding party on stage. The “curtains” that the A/V team rigged up made for some awesome photos and the stage looked fabulous. After the ceremony, guests headed out into the foyer for cocktail hour. The bar staff were quick to get everyone a drink despite the large guest count (~275). It was the perfect time to mix and mingle while the room was flipped. Once the room was ready, Haseeb grabbed us for a first look before the guests headed in. The room was simply stunning - Haseeb asked us to trust him and we are so glad we did, because we can’t imagine anything better! From there, it was time for dinner and dancing! The food was delicious and the drinks were great. The dance floor was packed for the evening and everything went off without a hitch! Once the reception was over, guests headed out to the bars and casino to keep the party going. We never thought we’d be able to have a wedding half as amazing as what we got with River City! We’ve gotten so many compliments and everyone was so impressed with every last detail. The staff never once told us no, they were amazing to work with and great with not only us, but our other vendors as well. If only we could do it all again! TL/DR: You would be stupid not to have your wedding at River City!

e cancelled all the others. Their attention to detail was amazing (and I am a stickler!), the organizational skills, the helpful ideas, all of the staff from event planners (Christina & Megan), banquet captains, wait staff, bar tenders - were excellent. The food was delicious and my goodness, the cake and dessert bar were spectacular. The guest rooms at the hotel were beautiful and having access to their restaurants and bars between the wedding and reception was super convenient. Sunday brunch for our guests was a huge hit. It was definitely a WOW experience......highly recommend.

endly and will cater to your every need. We were never disappointed. Christina, Megan and the whole staff were amazing and so helpful through the whole planning process. They were organized and met my every need. They never did the bare minimum and always went the extra mile to make sure that me and my family were happy. The food at the reception was not only the best “wedding” food I have ever had, but some of the best food I have ever had! The desserts were excellent and the presentation of the food was beyond impressive. Hands down the best wedding venue in town!

all the details of how the events would take place there and what the typical schedule would be, but also made it clear that we could personalize the schedule to fit our wedding vision. Once we booked River City, Christina introduced us to our wedding host, Megan, who took over coordinating everything with us. While Megan served as our go-to person there, Christina was still available to us if Megan was away or out of reach. Megan was amazing though! She helped us with everything we asked, even the last minute details that didn't come up until the day of. Throughout the wedding planning process, she would send email reminders of things we needed to have done or booked at the point in time. She offered advice on some of our plans and details. If there was something we wanted but it wasn't necessarily going to look good or work out for the best, she would let us know. She would be honest and tell us it might not turn out how we want it, but if we really wanted to do it they would get it done. While some people might not appreciate that type of honesty, we did! She was so helpful through everything. Even the planning that was our responsibility, if I had a question about something she did her best to have an answer or get me in contact with people who did. They had great recommendations for vendors for us to use- decorations, cake, music, etc. And once those vendors were booked, we just compiled a list of their names and contact information and Megan got in touch with them in regards to when and where they needed to be to setup everything. Once our wedding weekend arrived, they were very accommodating. They had rooms for us to use for storage and preparation that were secure, and that we had access to 24/7 while we were there. Decorations that we brought from home to use, they set up for us where we wanted them. We basically just had to show up- everything was done. For the rehearsal dinner, we decided to do a sit down, service meal. Their servers were professional and courteous. And the food was AMAZING! We had so many compliments from our guests on how good the food was. For the wedding, it was held in the middle section of the event center. Once that was over we hosted a cocktail hour in the lobby area of the event center. During that time River City staff transformed the room from just the middle section to the whole room set up for the reception. When our guests went back in it looked like a completely different place- they loved it! We decided to do a buffet style dinner for the reception with carving stations, and once again the food was GREAT! The staff was professional the entire time and kept everything clean and cleared. At the end of the night, all we had to do was take the items we wanted to keep- decorations, pictures, etc. and they helped us move those items. After that, they took care of cleaning everything up. Everyone at River City made our wedding weekend the best and took so much of the weight off of our shoulders through the whole process. My husband and I joke all the time saying we should just have a wedding at River City every year to celebrate our anniversary because we, along with our guests, had such a great time! Thank you Christina, Megan and the rest of the RC staff!

menu and it was better than I could imagine! The selection of alcohol was great as well! The convience of the ceremony room and reception room being so close, along with a hotel to accommodate guests, and a casino for after wedding fun was amazing! The coordinators made sure everything was perfect and helped me with every last minute detail! I even forgot something for a memory table and they found something for me to use in place of what I forgot. Megan and Christina truly went out of their ways to make us feel special. I received so many compliments on the venue and everyone was very impressed with how beautiful it turned out! They even provide center pieces for no additional cost, which left one less thing for us to worry about. We had cake from an outside vendor and they cut/platted it and put fruit and whip cream on the plate to make it look even fancier...I’m serious when I say they went above and beyond. The price was very reasonable for all that was included! I have NO complaints about our venue and all that they provided....I would recommend them to EVERYONE. YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT.

ped in and took over. It was as if they were the same person! Nothing went undone. One my wedding day we ran into a problem with timing and Christina made me feel so calm and held everything until everyone was situated! You won’t be disappointed with the food, service, or decor outcome. They come highly recommended!

for our reception. Christina and Megan were both awesome to work with! They were so organized, helpful and willing to do whatever to make things easier for us. We planned the majority of our wedding from far away so I really appreciated their communication skills. The room was beautiful, the staff was great and the food was AMAZING. We have been getting so many compliments! Our guests loved the lively atmosphere throughout the hotel and casino throughout the weekend. We had a lot of out of town guests attend our wedding so they loved the fact that everything they could need was all on the same property. If we could do it all over again at River City we completely would! We highly suggest checking it out if you haven't already :)

th especially Megan and Christina. Megan went out of her way to make sure every detail was covered. I changed my mind several times, but it never bothered her. She quickly responded to my phone calls, texts and emails. The food was delicious! Months later and everyone is still talking about how beautiful the venue site was and how amazing the food tasted. The beef tenderloin was a crowd favorite! During our food tasting the chef came out to talk to us and go over our food choices plus we got to take home all of the leftovers. Nothing compares to the venue's beauty. From the tall ceilings to the grand entrance. Guests loved the complimentary valet parking and the wedding hotel room rates. Megan was a great resource during the wedding planning process. She made sure to communicate with all of my vendors (band, florist, cake, etc.) before the wedding and the day of. This was a huge stress relief to know that she was taking care of all of these details for me. I was able to drop off all of my decorations a few days before the wedding. The staff set everything up for me and took everything down when the reception was over. This meant my friends and family could enjoy the reception without worrying about setting up or taking down anything. I would highly recommend this venue to any bride.

ser, we were in constant contact with them making sure every little detail was covered. Last minute changes and add-ons were never a problem. Megan never made us feel like we were bothering her with our questions and was always so willing to work with us on every request. Every phone call or email was responded to immediately. When the day of the wedding finally arrived, everything we had picked out and brought to River City was set up exactly as we had envisioned. The cocktail hour and the reception room were absolutely stunning! We received so many compliments on the food during the cocktail hour and the dinner itself. The staff was so friendly and went out of their way to make the evening perfect for us. I can't say enough great things about working with Christina and Megan, they really made us feel like our wedding reception was the only event they had to focus on. They made planning a wedding for over 300 guests so easy. I couldn't imagine having our reception anywhere else!

rganized, helpful, kind and enthusastic. They always went the extra mile when we had a request or question to help us find answers and make it happen. We having nothing but wonderful things to say about our experience with them. We even got to do our food tasting twice because there was a new chef and they wanted to make sure he cooked everything the same as we had agreed upon before. We literally had minimal things to stress about they took care of everything. The reception was decorated exactly how we wanted and absolutely stunning. The whole staff at River City did an amazing job taking care of us and all of our guests and everything ran smoothly. We had the most perfect day and my husband and I recommend River City to every engaged couple we know and talk to! You will not be disappointed!

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have worked with. After we booked with River City, Megan Jung handled all of the details (and many more questions from us) with such professionalism and enthusiasm. She made us feel so special and seemed just as excited for our big day as we were. We had 240 guests with 3 bars, 2 buffet lines, a very large dance floor, and still plenty of room between tables. The room was stunning with the chair covers, uplighting, and led monogram (designed by Megan). Even if we would not have had these "extras", it still would have been gorgeous. We also had a donut bar that was set up in an impressive and unique design. One of the things we got SO many compliments on was the food! After our taste test, we felt confident that it would be delicious, but knew that something could get lost when serving such a large number of people. We couldn't have been more wrong. It was outstanding! We had two. Here's displays during cocktail hour. There was nothing average about these beautiful and heart displays, but why should I be surprised. Everything was first class. The staff working the event was very professional, friendly, and helpful. Our other vendors were very complimentary of Megan, as she was in touch with all of them coordinating times for drop offs and set ups. The convenience of having a block of rooms at the hotel was priceless.

ter the reception, the staff had put 4 to-go containers of our favorite food from the dinner in our mini fridge for us to enjoy because they heard us say how much we loved it! Little touches and great service :)

our guest still to this day talk about how much fun they had and how great the food was.

been possible though if it was not for Megan Jung and the River City Event Staff. Megan went above and beyond for my husband and I the moment we started planning with her. She was always prompt, polite, and had the ability to remember every detail of our conversation from one meeting to the next. She went out of her way to provide an outside transportation vendor so our guests would all be able to attend our wedding without having to drive to the ceremony. I had also always dreamed of a fairy tale wedding with special event lighting. Due to some permit restrictions, it looked as if it was not going to be possible, but with Megan's hard work she found a way to make it work. Megan and the River City Event team worked with Exclusive Events to create the most beautiful room my Husband, myself, and our guests have ever seen! The whole night was spectacular and it was so convenient to have the casino and hotel right there for everyone to enjoy. Our wedding was on November 28th, 2015 and every day since we have received compliments on the design, food, and service.

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