Charming Venue in LaFayette Square
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Hanna & Stephanie
WEDDING TEAM
AWARD WINNER (8X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
SqWires Annex & Front Room is a wedding and event venue in St. Louis, MO, nestled in the historic LaFayette Square neighborhood. This enchanting site, once the Western Wire Factory, now stands as a Victorian building adorned with 19th-century charm and modern industrial-chic accents. Bethany Budde-Cohen, the owner and a longtime local, is committed to fostering new culinary traditions with her thoughtfully designed menus. The venue's staff is devoted to ensuring that events such as ceremonies, receptions, engagement parties, showers, and rehearsal dinners are unforgettable.
At SqWires Annex & Front Room, your celebration can unfold in the expansive Annex, just steps from the main restaurant. This area features a main floor and a mezzanine, accommodating up to 150 guests for seated or cocktail-style events. The Front Room, adjacent to the restaurant's dining area, is perfect for more intimate gatherings of up to 40 attendees. Both spaces showcase the building's original Victorian architecture, including 18-foot ceilings, exposed brick, and timeless wood and ironwork.
The venue provides exquisite catering services tailored to your event. The culinary team is ready to craft plated, buffet, or station-style dining experiences to match your vision. The menu boasts delicacies such as seared sea scallops, grilled strip steak, and herb-roasted chicken, alongside vegetarian options like butternut squash ravioli, gnocchi, and warm lentils. Comprehensive dining packages, which can encompass bar services, are available to streamline your planning. Additionally, essentials like tables, chairs, china, glassware, flatware, and other dining necessities are provided. You can also select from a variety of ceremony and tabletop decorations to complete your setting.
To further enhance your experience, SqWires Annex & Front Room ensures that every detail contributes to the magic of your special day, making it a truly personalized and memorable occasion.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 150
Settings
Ballroom
Historic Venue
Park
Restaurant
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Other Desserts
Food & Catering
Planning
Wedding Design
Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
Any questions?
Meet the team
Hanna & Stephanie
Wedding Team
With expertise in event planning, hospitality, and design, we take pride in making your wedding day as magical as your love story. Let’s make memories that last a lifetime—together.
Reviews
4.8
out of 5.0107 reviews
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Review Summary
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SqWires received exceptional praise from multiple reviewers for weddings and events. The venue coordinator, Stephanie, was highlighted for her outstanding service and attention to detail, making the planning process seamless and enjoyable. Guests were impressed by the beautiful ambiance, stunning decor, and delicious food. Despite unforeseen challenges, Stephanie and the SqWires team displayed professionalism and resilience, ensuring a flawless wedding day experience. The venue's affordability, transparent pricing, and additional services were also commended. Overall, SqWires is highly recommended for its impeccable service, gorgeous setting, and top-tier cuisine, making it a perfect choice for a magical wedding.Review photos
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Maddie S
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5.0
11/07/2025
I already knew I loved SqWires as a venue because of the moody exposed brick, string lights, and overall vibe, but I had no idea that picking SqWires as a venue would be so instrumental for our big day. Stephanie, the venue coordinator, was such a calming and reassuring presence from start to finish. You can tell she genuinely loves what she does and cares about each and every couple. She answered every question we had, took detailed notes, and was the last person I saw before I walked down the aisle. Honestly, SqWires itself is wonderful, the food is great, everyone loved it - but Stephanie is the cherry on top. I can't imagine having planned and executed the wedding without her guidance. Everything was perfect, we received so many compliments on the food, desserts, and authenticity of the day. Thank you so much SqWires and Stephanie!
Patrick M
5.0
11/20/2025
Stephanie, Hanna and the whole team were truly amazing!! Stephanie made the whole planning process such a breeze and truly enjoyable!! Stephanie and her team did an amazing job at bringing our vision to life for our special day and it was beautiful!! Our guests loved the atmosphere and the food was so delicious!! Huge shout out to the bartenders and the serving staff, they were all so kind and accommodating!!
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Hannah H
5.0
9/09/2025
Working with Stephanie for our cocktail style wedding reception was the best decision we made! She made all the planning and decision making for our event extremely easy. Our big day turned out exactly how we envisioned it...people we love, great food, and good music! Stephanie also saved the day with quick thinking when some flowers we forgotten at home. Would recommend Sqwires for any event!
Abigail S
5.0
8/11/2025
Our wedding was perfect through SqWires! Stephanie is amazing, she helped bring our wedding vision to life through countless meetings, phone calls, and emails as well as made sure everything went smoothly on the day itself. Stephanie, Kieran and I cannot thank you enough for everything you did to make our wedding so beautiful! We cannot recommend SqWires enough, the venue was gorgeous, the food was great, and everyone involved was so helpful!
Danielle S
5.0
7/07/2025
We worked with Stephanie and I couldn’t recommend her or the team and Sqwires enough!
As someone that works in logistics, I needed a timeline as simple as possible. I wanted to cut out as much room for error. Sqwires had their own airbnbs across the street from the venue. (Although, I do believe they sold them now). We booked both houses so the bridesmaids and groomsmen could each take one. Our family and friends were able to book an airbnb in the area which was much cheaper than hotel blocks too.
Stephanie helped me make a timeline and chose our table decorations over a year in advance. She also offered to use their own flower person to make our bouquets and decorations! I decided to make my own but was so shocked at all the details Sqwires was able to organize and handle for us.
We planned to have our ceremony down the street at Lafayette park then the reception at sqwires. Sqwires has a plan where they can set up the park with their own equipment and take it down for you!
We had multiple “disasters” leading up to the wedding. My husband and I both had car issues. Our dj quit the day of, and there was rain in the forecast forcing us to move the ceremony inside at sqwires.
Stephanie and her team executed such resilience and professionalism. It took all the stress off of my husband and I and allowed us to have the perfect wedding day.
Another side note, many people raved about the food and how amazing it was. Most weddings, the food is over priced and just average. But sqwires has amazing food. Compared to other venues in downtown STL area, it was much more affordable as well.
Sarah
5.0
6/06/2025
Stephanie and the team at Sqwires helped make our day incredible! She was incredibly responsive throughout the whole process and helped us ensure everything was exactly the way we wanted it. Sqwires offers so many services to make coordinating the day easier on the couple. After severe storms and tornadoes came through St. Louis days before the wedding, Stephanie and Sqwires contacted us immediately to help us with back up plans to make sure our day was still beautiful. On the day of the wedding, we could focus just on getting married and enjoying our day knowing that Stephanie and her team were making everything else happen. I can't say enough good things about the whole experience! Plus, the food can't be beat!
Erin L
5.0
3/15/2025
Our experience at SqWire was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we began planning, the coordinator, Stephanie, demonstrated outstanding attention to detail, ensuring that every aspect of our wedding was flawlessly executed. Their professionalism and responsiveness made the entire process stress-free and enjoyable.
The ambiance of the venue was absolutely perfect—elegant, romantic, and inviting. The décor was stunning, creating a breathtaking backdrop for our special day. Every detail, from the floral arrangements to the lighting & fireplace contributed to an unforgettable atmosphere.
The food exceeded our expectations in every way. Each dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor, impressing all of our guests.
Overall, SqWire provided a seamless and magical wedding experience. If you’re looking for a small venue with impeccable service, a gorgeous setting, and top-tier cuisine, this is the perfect choice!
Hannah A
5.0
12/19/2024
The venue was gorgeous! The staff were so helpful with the planning and set up. The day of went off without a hitch and many guests complimented the food and drinks! Our DJ told us it was one of the least stressful and most fun weddings they had been a part of! We can’t thank SqWires enough for helping to make our day so perfect!
Abbie S
5.0
12/03/2024
My Sqwires wedding was absolutely perfect! Stephanie our main event coordinator was so easy to work with - they should seriously charge money for her services she's so good. They did all the set up both at the park for our ceremony and in the venue. Many guests told us the food was excellent. This was also the most cost effective venue we saw for our smaller 65 person wedding. Could not recommend this place enough!
Suzanne L
5.0
9/24/2024
Stephanie and the Squire team did a wonderful job for my step daughter’s baby shower. Stephanie was so helpful with recommendations for table decor, brunch and mock tails. Highly recommend for any celebration and or party!! Thank you again !!
Marsha W
5.0
9/19/2024
Sqwires was THE perfect venue. Stephanie, their coordinator was a dream to work with and I never knew planning a wedding could be so smooth. The place is beautiful, the food delicious, and the staff just lovely. 10 out of 10.
Anon Y
1.0
9/04/2024
They went through several event planners during our wedding planning, they upped the price 4 months after signing the contract and made us sign a new contract, they left us waiting weeks for responses on emails. The GM ended up stepping in when the new event planner would quit, happened 3 times from the day we signed the contract to the wedding date 1 year later. The real kicker is we have a friend who’s friends with the GM and they told us that she has been talking trash about us to other people.
Kate O
5.0
7/19/2024
SqWires was the perfect spot for a bridal shower. Stephanie went out of her way to make sure everything was taken care of and any questions or requests were responded to quickly. There selection of decor was great and made it easy on us to be able to show up and have it already looking beautiful! I will definitely use SqWires again for future events!
Laura F
5.0
7/08/2024
I definitely recommend SqWires as a place to have one’s wedding. They did ours a couple weeks ago, and it was a perfect day! Stephanie and Hannah were both very helpful. We had a small intimate wedding that we planned in just a couple months, and they helped make it possible. There are so many decisions to make but I never felt worried with them guiding and helping me. I will forever be grateful for SqWires and making our day as great as it could be!
Haley K
5.0
5/24/2024
We just had our wedding a couple weeks ago at SqWires, and it was such an amazing day. I was drawn to SqWires as a venue, because I felt like it offered so much to us. We got married and had our reception there, we got ready and stayed that night in their beautiful guest house on Lafayette Square, we used a lot of the decor that they had saving us plenty of money, and most importantly we worked closely with Stephanie their venue coordinator. Stephanie was amazing and helped shaped our day into a beautiful event. She was kind and patient with us. And offered us so much support through the planning process and on the day of the wedding. On the big day it rained, and we had to quickly change plans for our first look moving it inside. They were in the middle of set up, and definitely didn’t need to let us come in and use the room. But she was so nice about it, and made it a beautiful moment for the two of us. The annex room was beautiful with exposed brick, beautiful wooden flooring, and lovely golden mirrors all around it. I also loved that SqWires was very transparent with their pricing on their website. Most places give you no information until you’re in person looking at the venue. This gave me a lot of comfort knowing what I was getting into price wise. We absolutely loved their food. It was so amazing, and they were even able to accommodate my gluten allergy. While getting ready they had gluten free waffles for me, and then they were able to make all of our appetizers and food choices gluten free. I felt like I got to have the true wedding experience, rather than being stuck with a salad and plain chicken breast on my wedding day. We absolutely loved our wedding day, and are so happy we went with Sqwires!
Emily E
5.0
5/22/2024
Stephanie, Hanna, and the SqWires team were AMAZING to work with! They executed my vision perfectly, and put my mind at ease. We couldn't have been happier with our venue decision!
Mary P
5.0
5/19/2024
I would recommend using SqWires for a wedding (or any event!) over and over again. Everything was perfect. The staff is incredible. They made the wedding planning process so easy. We were continuously impressed with the services they offer. Stephanie was our main contact for planning the details. She was extremely helpful and very fun to work with. We never felt like she was in a hurry or needed to be somewhere else. It was as if we were her only wedding when in reality she was probably planning 30 weddings plus other events. We used the Annex for our reception, Lafayette Park for the ceremony, and we rented the house across the street to stay in for the weekend. All of the venues were perfect for us. Being able to get married in the park but have SqWires help set up and facilitate the ceremony was our dream and made it so easy to pull off. They will decorate and clean the ceremony area. We chose the Grotto area and it was stunning on a late April morning. The owner of SqWires was also personally involved in helping us plan and she was there setting up that morning. That is the kind of attention to detail and care they put into their events. To top it all off, it was very affordable especially for everything you get from them. They have their own decor which we used and did not have to buy or rent anything else. They also ordered the flowers for us. 15/10. Do not hesitate on this venue.
Courtney M
5.0
5/14/2024
I cannot say enough wonderful things about this venue and the staff! I was looking for a venue outside the "barn wedding" aesthetic and felt that SqWires fit that perfectly without being overpriced. We ended up having about 113 guests and Annex was able to accommodate that perfectly. Stephanie was a joy to work with! She's extremely knowledgeable about the industry and was able to assist me through the entire wedding planning process. My original plan was to have the ceremony outdoors at Lafayette park, however the weather day of made those plans impossible. Stephanie and her staff were able to move the ceremony indoors and made the space so beautiful I wasn't even sad about the last minute location change. The food was amazing! Its not the usual wedding food and we've gotten so many compliments. They have so many choices and it made planning so much easier to not have to book an outside caterer. I was worried about the guests I would have to seat on the mezzanine, but it turned into a hang out place for people who don't enjoy the usual wedding dancing and people loved it. The staff frequently checked in with me and my husband to make sure everything was perfect and we were happy it. It was truly a wonderful experience from start to finish, and I highly recommend this venue for your wedding!
Rachel H
4.0
12/20/2023
Overall the venue was a great choice! However, a few things to note...
The space would be best for smaller parties who do not need to utilize the mezzanine for seating. I didn’t read the description properly and thought we could fit 100 on the main floor – the number changes to 80 with the dance floor. We were also limited to 7 tables of 10 (probably because of the photo booth) instead of 8. I was worried about the guests at those tables would feel isolated from the group on the main floor. I chose younger friends that wouldn’t feel offended like some of the older relatives might. Unfortunately, I was told that they couldn’t hear any of the background music during dinner or speeches.
I would highly recommend having a close friend/family member do a walk through before the event. Your contract states that you are responsible for damages caused by guests. We had to pay for a new toilet (including the plumber fees etc) to replace a broken toilet. I didn’t argue since I knew it was in the contract. However, it’s really hard to believe that it was a guest that broke it based on the picture. It was likely damaged prior to the event and worsened over time. Again, I didn’t argue – but I wish I would’ve had someone do a walk through prior since this is in the contract.
Aside from the things listed above, SqWires was a beautiful venue. You don’t need a lot of added décor – they also provide you with a ton of options so you don’t have to worry about buying more/bringing a lot of items to the event (and then also taking them home). They set everything up for you and coordinate with vendors so you don’t have to worry about that the day of your wedding. Working with Stephanie was wonderful. It’s worth booking the venue for the coordinator alone. It was really nice to not have to decorate early in the morning when your day is already booked with hair, make up, photos, etc. I heard from guests that the food was really good. They were also very accommodating when it came to dietary restrictions. Renting the house across the street is also very convenient! I would highly recommend the venue for a wedding– especially for smaller weddings.
Response from SqWires Annex & Front Room on 12/21/2023
Thank you again for your feedback & for celebrating with us. We are grateful for the oppor...
tunity & loved being a part of planning for your wedding day. Regarding the damages, we truly hate to enforce this policy in our contract unless it is really necessary. Though we have regular maintenance checks performed in our event spaces, our clients are always welcome to do a detailed walk through; this is great advice for any client looking to book a venue for their big day. We are sorry to hear that some of your guests were not able to hear everything but will make sure that DJ's are properly testing sound/volume for the mezzanine. We are so happy to hear that your guests enjoyed the food, and that overall you were happy with your wedding experience here at SqWires and at the bridal house across the street.
Annie H
5.0
11/17/2023
We had a little bit of a rocky start with SqWires because the coordinator that we had signed on with left the company, but Hanna and Stephanie went out of their way over the last year to make sure the wedding was flawless. I provided very minimal decor as they had everything needed! I have received SO MANY compliments on the food. Legitimately the best wedding food I have ever had. The pricing is more than fair and the service you receive in return is worth it.
Our goal for our wedding was for it to basically feel like a giant party for all of our friends and family where we also happened to get married and that mission was accomplished. I definitely recommend hiring SqWires for your wedding.
Megan C
5.0
11/10/2023
We had our ceremony and reception at Sqwires for our October 2023 wedding with 115 guests. We loved working with Stephanie and the rest of the Sqwires staff. They worked diligently to make our day perfect! Our guests raved about the food as well!
Denise G
5.0
10/18/2023
SqWires is absolutely amazing! My husband and I started planning our wedding shortly after the engagement March 2022. This vendor came highly recommended by a previous co-worker who had used their services for her wedding the year prior. After doing much research, communication between myself and the vendor was a breeze. I was sold on all the accommodations that were included with the package. We decided with an evening Saturday ceremony taken place at the Gratto in Lafayette Park. The process for securing our spot at the park was thoroughly explained and easily to obtain. It was surprising to learn it included the bridge and pond that’s surrounded by beautiful scenery, ducks, and my absolute favorite two swans. This was the perfect spot for our wedding. Bonus part is the venue staff sets up the chairs, podiums, and other necessities needed for your big day. This also includes arbors, drapings and other decorations. The cocktail hour and reception took place inside the SqWires Annex. This space is so beautiful with a romantic vintage feel that includes a main level and upstairs. The venue completely provides all the decorations including faux florals which you have about six themes you can choose from. You can add any personal items if you like such as a wishing well box, signage’s, or pictures. We chose the buffet style which included two salads, three sides, and two entrees which were all very delicious! I’m still receiving many compliments from my guests about the venue space and food. The cocktail hour including one signature drink and three appetizers. Also in this package included 4-hours of open bar! Who can beat that? The best part is this venue has an Annex House available for the day of—all-inclusive! This means complimentary breakfast, fully stocked house such as you would see in an AirBnB, and many last minute items you may need for the big day. It really was a one stop shop not only for my guests but my bridal party as well. Adding this house was an additional fee but it well worth it. I promise you will not be disappointed. I personally added the house for the whole weekend (Friday to Sunday morning). A great way to have a bachelorette party the night before, a place to get ready the day of, and a place for my husband and myself to stay the night till the following morning. I highly recommend!!!
Despite having to speak with two different coordinators during the initial process, I was completely blown away by the new coordinator, Stephanie, for completely taking charge and seeing to our vision is better than fantastic! Her communication, professionalism, and eager to please customer service absolutely made our day even more special. Phenomenal is a better choice of words. All my vendors and guests raved so much about Stephanie and her phenomenal services. That’s how amazing she and the staff were. I really appreciate that the venue really connects with you through this whole process. They really want to hear you and give you everything that you ever dreamed for your special day. I keep replaying everything from start to finish with the biggest smile on my face. I can always look back and say, “Wow, we really did this!”. Our wedding here at SqWires with no regrets, only wonderful memories.
So what are you waiting for? Please go on their website and look at all your options. You won’t be disappointed. Your future wedding venue space is waiting for you at SqWires!
Miranda B
5.0
9/28/2023
We hosted our ceremony and reception at SqWires, and we were absolutely blown away. Working with their team (My husband and I worked with Stephanie and Hanna) was the most seamless, enjoyable process in all of the wedding planning we did.
They are extremely professional and are so excellent at making a vision come to life. They captured everything that I had in mind so beautifully.
Everything about our day was perfect. Stephanie ran us through the ceremony and reception so wonderfully, helped us stay on schedule, and assisted in all things big and small. You will not be disappointed if you choose SqWires!
Sarah R
5.0
9/17/2023
The venue coordinators were so friendly and professional. My ceremony hit a few snags and they just rolled with the punches and advocated against the mistake a third party vendor made. They made everything so easy!
Bradley B
1.0
8/12/2023
Buyer beware. Carefully read the contract. If you must change or cancel the wedding date, your deposit is non-refundable. In our case, our son and daughter in law got married in Europe, well before our planned party in Saint Louis, and did not want to host another local event. After we canceled our event, Sqwires was easily able to rebook the October date. They offered for us to "use" our deposit for another event for up to a year. We approached Sqwires about just hosting a low key celebration dinner on a different date when the couple would be in town, but the terms amounted to us paying full price for a dinner in order to "use" our deposit. If you have any uncertainty in your reception date, do not book this venue.
Mallory T
5.0
5/11/2023
We hosted our rehearsal dinner at SqWires and it couldn't have been more perfect! Jill and the whole SqWires team were so kind, efficient and accommodating, even going above and beyond for our guests with dietary restrictions. The food was delicious, the drinks were great and the atmosphere is both beautiful and inviting! Such a great venue.
Nicole H
5.0
5/08/2023
We just had a rehearsal dinner here and I can’t recommend it enough! The staff was wonderful! Super friendly and very organized! We had the event space booked out for about a year in advance and they had a shift in management during that time. Honestly the shift seemed very smooth and professional. We never felt like they were dropping the ball on anything. They did a great job reminding us on due dates for things! Can’t say enough about the staff!! And I mean the space itself is just amazing. They really have put a lot of thought and talent to making the space as special as it is. And an even bigger plus… the food was amazing. Which I feel like is hard to do for large events. We received lots of compliments!!
Dina K
5.0
3/23/2023
We had both our ceremony and reception at SqWires. Highly recommend to any couples looking for a smaller wedding venue. Both the interior and exterior are perfect for couples interested in rustic/boho themes. The staff is absolutely wonderful - Hanna and Stephanie are the best! They went above and beyond to work with us. They were perfect!
Katie C
5.0
1/15/2023
We had our rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception all at Sqwire's. They did an amazing job. Everything was perfect. Our wedding was beautiful. The wedding coordinator (Hanna) made everything as easy as possible. She definitely went above and beyond for us. We are so grateful for Sqwire's and their staff.
Natalie J
5.0
12/20/2022
The staff at Sqwires helped me through the whole process. We absolutely were blown away how the transformed the place and could not be happier! They helped my vision come to life. Would recommend this as a venue for under 100 people perfectly! Loved my experience with sqwires!
Ashley L
5.0
9/12/2022
My husband and I got married at SqWires this past June with a church ceremony and small brunch reception in their Front Room. From our first contact with Meredith, to all of our planning and rehearsal, to our wedding day, SqWires was absolutely fantastic to work with. Meredith was incredibly responsive and thoughtful, and we felt like we were in good hands throughout the entire process. We were originally planning an outdoor ceremony, and Meredith understood our last-minute concerns about the heat and helped us switch everything to an indoor ceremony. She took care of so many details leading up to and on the day-of that we really didn't have to think about anything but having a nice time with our family! Our reception food was delicious and we got lots of compliments from our guests on the selections. I would highly recommend anyone looking to have a smooth, wedding planning experience to book with SqWires and work with Meredith! We can't say enough great things!
Kerri B
5.0
9/12/2022
Sqwires was a fantastic venue for our wedding and reception! We had originally planned for the ceremony to be at Lafayette Park, but due to inclement weather, we had to move everything to Sqwires that day. Meredith and her team made the Front Room beautiful at the last minute. It was a fairly small room for our 100 guests, but it worked. The reception in the Annex was great. The space is beautiful and Sqwires organized everything. They have a ton of linens and centerpiece options you can choose at no extra charge. They did the flowers and they were gorgeous. Meredith made the planning so simple and everything was better than we even imagined. We are so pleased we chose Sqwires!
Shannon H
5.0
8/18/2022
Great venue! Very accommodating
Jennifer H
5.0
7/23/2022
SqWires is phenomenal. My husband and I still comment how they were easily one of best vendors to work with. We held our rehearsal dinner and a welcome event for all our guests the day before our wedding. Meredith and Bethany made us feel stress free the whole way through. As we encountered hiccups, SqWires was always accommodating and focused on removing stress. Meredith was so detail oriented and helped us make decision that stayed true to our vision and budget.
SqWires’ service, food, and drinks were fantastic without breaking the bank. Choosing SqWires was one of our best choices!
Samuel M
5.0
6/29/2022
SqWires is awesome!! They made our event so easy and low-stress. It was great to have good food, drinks, flowers, decor, music, etc all provided by one awesome venue with endless options for customization. Their wedding coordinator Meredith is the best. She's very organized, reassuring, and responsive. The whole team there delivered us an amazing event at an affordable price.
Jonathan E
5.0
5/03/2022
SqWires did an amazing job managing both our wedding and reception. We could not have been happier! Thank you so much to Meredith Beck and her whole team. We live out of state and they made everything so easy for us. In addition, we were unable to make it to our food selection tasting due to travel issues and they made up for it by providing us a meal when we got there! The level of service we got was top notch and it didn't break the bank.
Everyone loved the food at our reception. We served sweet chili glazed salmon, beef tenderloin, and airline chicken for the main course and according to multiple guests the tenderloin was perfect.
My wife and I stayed at the Annex House, owned by SqWires, across the street from the restaurant and we highly recommend it. It's a beautiful house and you cannot beat the price and convenience it provides.
Many thanks for a beautiful wedding weekend!
Diana D
5.0
4/25/2022
Sqwires was absolutely the best place to get married & have our reception! The staff is great along with food, drinks and atmosphere. Meredith is wonderful to work with there. And is so helpful with everything. It was the best night ever!!!
Stephanie B
5.0
4/04/2022
Selecting SqWires as our wedding venue and reception hall was the best decision we could have made as a couple. Not only did the day run absolutely flawlessly (Bethany and Meredith were incredibly helpful) they were able to bail us out of a failed rehearsal dinner. Any request I had was met with “we can totally do that!” And they 100% could. I was a pretty easy bride I knew the jest of what I wanted but really wanted to make no decisions the day of and that’s exactly what I got. The food was incredible, our guests could say nothing but wonderful things about it. There is not a better venue around.
Alexis W
5.0
3/27/2022
SqWires were a great host of our wedding! Bethany and Meredith were accommodating to all our request and needs for the wedding. All our venders were familiar with the venue making booking and setting up a lot easier. The style of the venue gave our wedding a classic look and feel and complimented our wedding colors and layout well. Even got to add our own signature drink which was delicious along with the food being warm and ready when served to the guest. Would highly recommend SqWires for the more intimate weddings.
Anita P
5.0
1/24/2022
I booked Sqwires for my rehearsal dinner on 1/7/22. We rented a private room for 24 people. First of all the food is delicious. They even went out of their way to accommodate my gluten allergy and made sure I had plenty to eat. The bartender that was assigned to our party was excellent and creative. The waitresses were amazing too. The sales team was always responsive to my questions and they made sure our night before the wedding was nothing but wonderful and memorable. I live in NY so planning an event from out of town was stressful but nothing went wrong and I was so happy that I chose that restaurant. Guests raved about the event for days !
Mary R
5.0
12/21/2021
Thank you SqWires and the Annex for such a beautiful rehearsal dinner venue space. The food was excellent, the staff was incredible, and I could not ask for a more beautiful space to celebrate our special weekend. Highly recommend for any bride looking for an intimate reception space or a mid-sized rehearsal dinner space!
Amelia B
5.0
11/28/2021
We had originally planned to have our wedding reception at SqWires in October 2020 but decided to postpone to September 2021 due to the pandemic. SqWires was understanding of this and worked with us to reschedule everything without charging a cancellation/re-booking fee. Besides being in a beautiful location and having delicious food, what we loved most about SqWires is that it's truly an all-inclusive venue. We were able to borrow their decor, they set up and tore down everything for us, they did our florals (at a super reasonable price), and we were able to rent out the Park House and Bridal Loft! (If you want gorgeous lighting and a dreamy first look location - book the Park House!!) They took good care of us on wedding day so that we didn't have to worry about the little details! Our guests loved the space and raved about the food! The only hiccup we experienced is that there was a staffing change during the pandemic, so response time was sometimes slow. But just know that Bethany and her team know what they're doing and will take good care of you - she's just busy running a whole restaurant! :)
Miranda M
1.0
9/21/2021
Where to start....We chose SqWires as our rehearsal dinner venue, and worked with Jill during the planning process. I was clear from the beginning that I cannot have Gluten due to having Celiac Disease and was assured that would not be a problem. We scheduled a tasting, and upon arriving and was told by AJ that everything was gluten free, only for them to bring out Orzo as a side.... which is 100% not gluten free. I over looked this, and we continued with the process. We were told we would meet with Jill at the tasting to discuss details, and she had overbooked herself and was off the premises for a meeting during our tasting time. 4 weeks before our event I sent my final head count (3 less than our original estimate), it took 2 weeks for Jill to get back to me and when she did she informed me we did not meet the minimum, and gave no guidance on what to do next--leaving me panicking 2 weeks before the event. This led to a long discussion with Beth and Jill where their solution was that we pay half of the difference in order to have the consumption bar we planned (and then we would pay the bar bill at the end). Finally we agreed (1 week before the event) to just add a per person bar package to meet to minimum. (Make sure you ask plenty of question regarding what does and does not count toward the minimum). Fast forward to the day of the rehearsal. I again double checked that everything was gluten free, and was told that one of the entrees actually was not (which was also served to me at the tasting and at that time I was told it was gluten free). They did offer to make me something else, but at that point I was frustrated by the whole situation and just ate the other things we chose for the buffet. It is unacceptable to have so much confusion when it comes to dietary restrictions and allergies (I could have ended up very sick on our wedding day had I eaten the chicken--thinking it was gluten free since I was told previously it was). Overall for a venue that does events quite often I was disappointed and frustrated with the lack of communication, professionalism, and attention to details and requests. I would not recommend this venue.
Katie B
3.0
8/18/2021
We really enjoyed working with Bethany, however had a few issues during our reception that the ending of it not the best.
Sara M
5.0
8/10/2021
Bethany is the best. We live out of town and she helped us out together our perfect wedding. They set up an amazing wedding at Lafayette park with the park house and then a beautiful 2 block walk to sqwires. The food and drink were amazing. They did the desserts, flowers, decorations, setup/ cleanup, and referred the photographer and dj. Also loved the bridal house for a few days. All the staff is vaccinated and masked. Thank you for making our wedding perfect and easy.
Rachel B
5.0
8/08/2021
I cannot say enough amazing things about squires annex! I had my bridal shower june 26th in their smaller annex room and all we had to do was walk in and enjoy! It was completely decorated just how I had envisioned, the food was phenomenal! We did the brunch package and loved the sweet potato hash and the quiche was a huge hit with my guests! All in all this was a beautiful space, with impeccable service and such a fun vibe!
Amelia B
5.0
6/23/2021
sqwires was a perfect venue for our rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception. I loved the unique and beautiful details of the space. The food and service were perfect. Planning a wedding during a pandemic wasn’t easy and Bethany and the sqwires team helped to ease our concerns and delivered a stress-free and beautiful wedding day. The addition of the bridal house was a dream, a great place for us to stay and me and my bridal party to get ready.
Caitlin M
5.0
5/04/2021
We are one of the many couples whose original wedding plans were upended by COVID. Our original date was April 18, 2020 and we were so excited to have our reception at SqWires. When we had to reschedule everything, SqWires worked with us and made everything a little less stressful. We ended up having a small ceremony in the front room at SqWires in August of 2020. The space was perfect for our needs. We then had our reception on April 3, 2021 at the Annex at SqWires and we were both pleased with how it turned out. The food and ambiance were both complimented extensively by our guests. We highly recommend SqWires!
Lindsey V
5.0
12/14/2020
We highly recommend having your wedding at SqWires! Bethany, the owner went above and beyond to make sure our wedding was special and fun for all the guests. The staff was friendly and accommodating. SqWires used two rooms; one for our ceremony and one for our reception, which made it easy for everyone. There was also a separate area where the bride and the bridal party could get ready for the wedding. The food was delicious, and the total cost was more reasonably priced than all the venues we looked at. Overall, we felt that we got a lot of value on the happiest day of our lives. We have a lot of great memories thanks to Bethany, her staff, and the facility!
Casey C
5.0
7/30/2020
We had both our wedding and reception in the Annex at Sqwires and it was amazing! My husband and I met at Sqwires so it was special to be able to celebrate there. He actually threw a surprise engagement party for us in the front room so all important moments have been here :-)
The planning process was easy and well thought out by the Sqwires staff. We had the ceremony in the annex with cocktail hour in the front room while the annex was turned over for the reception.
We got married in December and the space already had beautiful décor with wreaths and poinsettias. Sqwires also has many décor items available for use - we used their mirrors, vases for votive candles and lanterns as part of our centerpieces and tables.
The gold door made a great backdrop for our aisle. Additionally, we had a Santa take photos with guests and Sqwires had a big throne-like chair which was perfect!
We has appetizers and stations for food -- all were delicious! Our favorite was the risotto from the risotto, pasta and mashed potato bar.
Overall, the pricing was very reasonable and we were so very happy with everything.
I highly recommend getting married at Sqwires! It was a perfect evening!
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