River City Casino & Hotel - St. Louis

decor in the room and the way the reception was set up was absolutely stunning - I found a google photo of a previous even they had and asked them to set up the same way. It exceeded my expectation from that photo and was even better than I could have imagined. The food also was fantastic and we got tons of compliments from guests. Megan was organized and accommodating for all guests - any worry I had she was there to help me in any way she could. Highly recommend you have your reception here - especially if you are debating venues during COVID restrictions. They have the capacity to host the reception you are dreaming of and still maintain guest safety concerns and adhere to guidelines. Thank you River City for an amazing night we will not forget for the rest of our lives!!

to finish without worrying about set up or clean up. I cannot stress enough how effortless Megan made this process. We relied on her expertise the whole way through. From working with our vendors to making sure everything ran smoothly. Also, planning a wedding during the COVID-19 pandemic had many challenges, but River City made us and our guests feel safe with their precautions. The staff at River City were very attentive to our needs. We had some guests with allergies and dietary requirements, and they verified each of them by name before serving them. We loved the food and have received many compliments from our guests! We are so thankful we chose River City to host our wedding reception!

nd postpone our reception until things calm down. Megan was amazing, and my wedding day was beautiful! I look forward to working with her in the future when we decide to schedule our reception.

the prices due to the new guest count restrictions. Despite covid, they made our special day so perfect! With all the changes we had to go through, they helped us so much and took all that stress away. We wouldn't have been able to do all of this without them. I highly recommend River City for your wedding!

they constantly kept us in the loop about what we had to change or do. Our wedding 100% would not ave happened during all of this if we didn’t have the team at River City helping us!! They made our entire day of completely amazing! They set up the entire ceremony, made sure everyone was where they were supposed to be and got everyone down the aisle. They were also very helpful in making sure we got all the photos we needed. They flipped the entire ceremony into our reception and they set up everything so amazing!! We didn’t have to do anything or even worry about anything being done! They took care of absolutely all of it!! Seriously best venue to get married at! And their event center is gorgeous!!! I promise you won’t regret getting married or having your reception here! And the food the chef cooked for our wedding was amazing!! We had to switch to plated dinner about a month or so out and he made the best dinner! Everyone is still talking about our food!! Seriously! Get married here!! You won’t regret it!! It was simply the best day ever!! Brooke M

rofessionally and attentively. A great atmosphere for this Wedding.

y much for helping us have a wonderful wedding and celebration of love for the newly married Mr. & Mrs. Mueckl ❤️ River city is such an great venue and the food was awesome ! Megan , Christina , the chef and everyone involved did such a great job 5 + Stars !

dn't have to worry about a thing! They were so helpful in customizing the perfect wedding reception for us- from the appetizers, to the main course, to bar packages- they were so accommodating to anything we asked for and really made sure to stay in our price point. They were in contact with all of our other vendors, so my husband and I didn't have to plan any of the timelines for the reception. They did it all for us! River City set up and tore down all of our decorations, and made sure to send us extra dinner plates to my husband and I's room for after the reception. They are so incredibly thoughtful. And let me tell you- the food is still the rave of all of my guests. They cannot stop talking about how delicious the food was. I cannot thank River City enough for making our night so special and so worry free. We were able to truly enjoy every moment, and we have River City to thank for all of it.

staying at the hotel, so that meant a lot of people in the hotel block, a lot of coordination about where to put the families, and a lot of emails, phone calls and questions. But everyone handled it so well! They had all of the rooms prepared upon arrival, even with bar stools for the makeup artists in the bathroom! Even with some hiccups in the transpiration on the wedding day, Megan remained calm with a smile on her face and got everyone where they needed to be, right on time. She handled every phone call and text and got everything done! Every vendor said that the venue was so accommodating to their needs and even the DJ said that they made his setup the easiest it has ever been! Megan handled every little request and made the entire day and reception exactly what I wanted it to be. She kept everyone happy and organized and did it all with a smile on her face. I will miss emailing her every few days with wedding questions and details! P.S. -- To all the brides-to-be, the draping and the go-bo's in the ballroom are 100% worth it!!! The photos and videos look INCREDIBLE!

moother. Megan and Christina met with me several times without any hesitation. They made everything so easy for us. Anything I needed the day of the wedding they where there with me every step of the way to ensure our day was PERFECT and that it was. River City and the host were amazing and I greatly appreciate the terrific hospitality the team provided. If you are indeed looking for a place that has awesome staff, inexpensive, and beautiful this is it!

op notch kitchen as well! The venue is beautiful and fits a ton of people very comfortably. Would 100% choose River City if we got to do it all over again!

e knew we had to have our wedding at River City. Both ladies always responded to all my emails super fast and were so easy to work with. The day of the wedding, we didn't have to lift a finger as they took care of setting up everything just as we had imagined. Everyone at our wedding commented on how beautiful everything was, and how amazing the food was; most said it was the best food they had ever had at a wedding. We also had our rehearsal dinner there, and the food and service was exceptional. I can't recommend having your wedding (or any event) here enough!

tina, our Bartenders, and all of our dinner staff! Wedding planning can be very taxing. There were so many times Haseeb reminded me to take a deep breath and to trust him to do what he does best, make the venue beautiful and keep things rolling smoothly. And he did that and more! We were able to meet up or chat any time we had a question or concern, which were always addressed timely. We walked into the ballroom for the first and immediately *jaw drop* it was beautiful as can be and the entire staff were super accommodating not only to us, but to all of our guests as well. Now that I have been a bride, the support provided by the River City crew would be the level of support that I'd hope for every bride to experience. I highly recommend them! Happiest of wishes to all!

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.