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coordinator, was so great and easy to work with, and took care of nearly everything. She really is fabulous at her job! We had both ceremony and reception in the Annex, and the staff flipped the room while we had a cocktail hour in the front room in between - which means they set up all tables, decor, flowers, etc. making it so easy on us and our families. Ashley truly did take care of every need and question I had throughout the whole process. The food here is delicious, and it's really nice to have the venue do the catering for you. Also, we barely needed any decorations as the room is so beautiful as is (brick, mirrors, string lights); they also have a "closet" full of other decorations on hand for couples to use (table numbers, votive candle holders, glasses, signs, cupcake tiers, etc.) which is really convenient. We LOVE SqWires!

ue beauty stands on its own. We told Ashley our vision and she went above and beyond. We didn’t have to stress over the small details because Ashely took care of it! Sqwires is located in the beautiful Lafayette Square which makes an amazing back drop for pictures. Lafayette Park is minutes away for pictures and Sqwires has a beautiful fountain out front . Our photographer captured some beautiful pics before and after the ceremony there. We had an open bar and the bartender was very fun and energetic and kept the drinks flowing. The staff was very friendly , helpful, and accommodating. We had a sparkler send off and the staff helped coordinate and light sparklers for the photos. I can’t begin to speak on how delicious the food was! My guests are still raving about the food! Sqwires was very accommodating to my guest with food allergies and special diets. They also offered vendor meals at a very affordable price and my dj and photographer was very satisfied with the selection. If I could, I would definitely rate Sqwires ten stars! I definitely recommend Sqwires! You will not be disappointed!!!

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extra fees, one place even asked for extra money for a dance floor. It was ridiculous to look at venues but the moment we found Sqwires, we were sold. The food is better than any wedding food you will ever have and the prices are very very reasonable considering their competitors. They even set up our center pieces for us! What place does that?? It was so amazing and easy to have that done for us and not have to have family members or friends work on that for us. We met with Ashley twice over the course of wedding planning and that was all we needed because they make it all so easy. The only downside to this venue is that is a little small but if you are hoping to have less than 150 people, this is the place for you!

! Sqwires also helped us book Lafayette Square Park for our ceremony and Lafayette Square Park House for us to get ready. They were both a dream! I cannot say enough good thing about them! Check them out :)

for people wanting to have a quieter conversation or who weren't interested in dancing. Ashley and her crew were very accommodating, and made planning from out of town very easy. Our guests gave rave reviews about the food (especially the tater tot bar!). We used an outside vendor for our dessert, and they made it look amazing at no extra cost. What a great experience!

I'm looking at the flowers we brought home right now, and they make me so happy!), and took care of the setup and decor. The whole planning process was a breeze, and Ashley was very responsive to our requests (we went for something quite, simple, too - as we were on a budget, and just like simple things). The venue itself was exactly what we were looking for in terms of style and vibe, and we loved that it is in the city. We had a game/craft table on the mezzanine for the few kids/tweens/bored introvert grown-ups, and Ashley was fine with crayons and markers. The staff was very friendly, warm and responsive on the day of, and Ashley's warmth and cool-headedness helped with our nerves on the day of. Thanks for everything!

y was our coordinator and she was pretty easy to get in touch with, and made everything smooth - especially the day of. The wedding packages are super affordable too. Overall, I couldn't be happier to have chosen SqWires for our big day!

factory turned restaurant/reception venue located in the first historic district in St. Louis) was cool and we liked the fact that it didn’t look like a “typical reception venue.” The place has so much character (exposed brick, amazing windows, baby grand piano, etc.), and we liked the fact that we would have the entire reception area to ourselves. We also thought that Sqwires was affordable and high quality compared to many other smaller reception venues in the St. Louis area. We both live out of state, and Ashley was extremely accommodating throughout the planning process. She worked with us via email, met with my parents when we were unable to meet with her ourselves, and scheduled our meetings when we knew that we would be in town. She was also very helpful with planning our reception. At our tasting appointment we were blown away by the food. Ashley helped to come up with menu options that would help accommodate various dietary restrictions (gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian). She was also great about giving us centerpiece ideas, and I was able to look through their back closet of various centerpiece items that we could use. The special touches that Sqwires really helped make our reception. For example, we loved the passed appetizers during cocktail hour and the coffee display after the cake was served. Our guests seemed to really enjoy the reception, and are still commenting about the space and the food. Karen and the staff at the reception were amazingly attentive and professional. We highly recommend Sqwires! We love them!

was excellent! Everyone thoroughly stuffed themselves and we got many compliments afterward on how good the food was. Bethany was a delight to work with, very professional and detail-oriented. You can tell how much she cares about making sure your event goes beautifully and smoothly and that everyone has a great time. I would definitely recommend SqWires as a venue for your wedding, rehearsal dinner, bridal or baby shower, or any event!

all aspects of the event. I loved that SqWires is a full service venue - they handled the food, bar, and florals. They also set up and rearranged the room. Everything worked out so smoothly on our wedding day. It was absolutely perfect! I would highly recommend SqWires for any wedding or event.

weather. They made sure they everything went off without a hitch. We had our ceremony in the front room and reception in the annex. SqWires makes everything so simple for wedding planning. Their per person fee includes everything (hors oeuvres, dinner, bar, decorations, tablecloths, candles, etc) and ends up being less expensive than most other places in STL . Ashley met with us several times over the course of 8 months to talk about our wedding and decor ideas. Working with her was like having a wedding planner without actually having to pay for one! She took care of everything for us from doing all of the decorations and centerpieces to printing out and displaying our table assignments. SqWires also did all of my florals for me at a very reasonable price. They were beautiful. Ashley was able to take my very basic ideas of what I wanted and turn them into something better than I could have imagined. I highly recommend SqWires as a wedding venue!

. It hit the mark. The guests loved the food with the big hit of the night being the donut bar! Confidently invite Bethany and her friends at SqWires to give you a lovely reception!

't have to worry about it on the wedding day!

id for us. The room was beautifully decorated, and everything went smoothly on our wedding day. I highly recommend them!

in the Front Room. Anything I asked Bethany about in regards to the ceremony was provided (table numbers, candles, signage, etc.) Bethany held several consultations with us including a food tasting and 2 rehearsals. She was extremely organized and I didn't have to worry about any planning on my wedding day. Please book your event at SqWires, you won't be disappointed.

ping us get all the details put together. She was wonderful to work with and helped keep me so calm. Also, people have been raving about the food as well. We had such a magical day and I don't think that would have happened if you chose somewhere else. If you are thinking of a venue for 150 people for a sit down dinner (or less) you can't go wrong with Sqwires!

, mood and all of the amenities of this intimate space in historic Lafayette Square really made for a special reception. We had a magical evening thanks to the team at Sqwire's. Our ceremony was at the Jewel Box and then we went to Sqwire's for the reception. It was a perfectly intimate and cozy day for me and my lovely husband. Plus, we have lots of money left over to travel on! Financially speaking, it was very reasonable and the last thing I wanted in looking for a venue was a vendor that added on for every little thing- Sqwire's didn't. I'm still on cloud 9. Thanks again!!!

re a couple of times for brunch and a couple of times for dinner, so we knew the food was going to be fantastic. The place in itself represented us very well as a couple, it's a perfect combination of modern rustic with beautiful exposed brick and high ceilings, and a loft/industrial look that makes for amazing pictures. We had the pleasure of working with the owner, Bethany, who was as accommodating as anyone could be. Everybody had great things to say about our wedding; they loved the food and thought the venue was super cool. SqWires provided us with everything we needed, including our centerpieces for a very fair price which made planning so much easier and smoother. We didn't have to worry about setting everything up and taking it down, they did it for us. I dont have any complaints about this venue, they truly made my wedding as wonderful as I imagined and I couldn't be more thankful that I had the opportunity to work with them. Thank you SqWires for making our day so special and beautiful!!

space. The food is also fantastic. We splurged a little and got steak and salmon for our guests...totally worth it. We had so many people tell us it was the best food they'd ever had at a wedding!! We also had appetizers (yum!), an open bar and champagne toasts included in our package. We love to have a good time ;) LOL The staff is the best in STL!!! The bartenders and waiters/waitresses were very friendly and professional. They know how to show guests a good time. They even went on a Captain Morgan hunt when we ran out....again, we like to have a good time! And then there is Mandy, the event coordinator. She is the go to person for everything!!!!! She helped me find a DJ and officiant, was the tie breaker in our food/beverage decisions(haha), helped us scout photo opportunities in the area, helped me organize all my decorating ideas and then helped us decorate. She also made the day of the wedding run smooth. She coordinated everything so I didn't have to worry. I could just have a glass of wine and relax :) If I had to do it all again, I'd choose SqWires, hands down! Maybe we'll have a ten year anniversary party there?!

y before, the day of, and night of our events. Many guests complimented us on the food! The space was beautiful, warm, and inviting. There were no other venues that even came close to the value of Sqwires. We had some apprehension when shopping for a venue, being a same-sex couple, but everyone at Sqwires was incredibly welcoming in the planning and celebrating of our big day. We would not change a thing about our wedding.

ge was very reasonable and the choices were outstanding. The meal and appetizers we chose were superb, our thanks to the Chef and his staff! The service was great and the Bartenders did a wonderful job keeping all happy! Thank you SqWires for making this an enjoyable experience.

we were really able to customize a menu that fit our taste and budget. The staff was professional! And my contacts were there at every turn making sure everything was as it should be! I felt like I was in great hands and didn't have to worry about the details. We had a wonderful night and I can't wait to re-live it when we get all of our pictures! I would recommend Sqwires to any bride!

ceremony and reception in the same space. She worked with us to set it up exactly how we wanted (from the schedule to the placement of the furniture) and offered suggestions when we were at a loss (which was often). By some standards, our wedding was smaller (about 100 people), which she was completely open to. Other venues we had looked at were far less flexible. As the day got closer, she was great at communicating with us and helping with all of the little details. Because we didn't want to get too wrapped up in the planning, one thing we liked about Sqwires was that they took care of basically everything for us. Our package, which was a flat, per-guest cost, covered the room, food, drinks and more (no extra fees for things like napkins or tablecloths). The day itself was perfect. Her care and attention to detail was amazing. Having not had a lunch, I was feely shaky when I arrived before the ceremony. Without asking any questions, Karen brought me a bowl of soup and a glass of orange juice. It was a really small thing, but it saved the day. Throughout the ceremony and the dinner, she managed everything and kept things on track. The space itself was beautiful and worked perfectly for a group of 100. The food was amazing. It was the kind of flavorful, filling dinner you'd expect from a good restaurant. Before getting married, we had bumped into some friends who told us they had also been married at Sqwires. They said we would love it. We did. Now whenever the topic of our wedding comes up, we say the same thing. Thanks to Sqwires and Karen for everything!

perfectly. From the ceremony to the food and drink options, Karen ensures that everything runs smoothly, and basically serves as an all-in-one wedding planner and an advocate who answers all of your questions in a prompt and friendly manner. Karen was my hero/angel/all around wedding day miracle worker, and the day wouldn't have been the same without her. She is truly a rare gem, and if you get lucky enough to work with her you will see exactly what I'm talking about. She's fabulous! Back when we started looking at reception halls, I looked at the SqWires website, and initially passed it off as too expensive because of the pictures on the website. After our initial plan for a reception fell through, we figured we would contact SqWires just to see how much it was, and we couldn't be happier that we did. Not only was it a lot more affordable than I thought it would be, when compared against some of the other options in the St. Louis area, it turned out to be a true bargain. I have been to a wedding at Windows On Washington, and there is simply no comparison. SqWires aesthetic was unique and charming, the food far exceeded any other reception we have been to, and Karen was even able to facilitate a beautiful ceremony in Lafayette Park. On top of it all, it was a lot more affordable for a wedding and reception that was superior to Windows On Washington in every way. Getting to the details, SqWires helped us set up a ceremony space, park house rental, and got chairs and a speaker delivered to Lafayette park. The ceremony went off without a hitch. Before the reception Karen contacted the DJ and florist to ensure everyone was on the same page. We were offered several different dinner and drink options for the reception, and we were thrilled with our selections, we have gotten many compliments from people at the wedding about how great the food was. The room was decorated beautifully, and we were allowed to come in and add additional decorations to the room with help from Karen. The wait staff and bartenders were very professional and prompt with their service, and the room layout worked great with the space. There aren't enough great things to say about the job the staff did at SqWires, and I can't recommend them enough if you are looking for a classy wedding that won't break the bank. SqWires stacks up against any other option out there, and certainly can't be beat. Our day was a dream come true!!

s immediately responsive and took care of any questions. In fact, she was more organized than myself and had suggestions for every step of the way. They always accommodated any appointments to meet, even when made last minute. They are also a great value because they include all the service/linens and have large variety of decorations from other events already there that can be used. The venue itself is a great space. All the reception/brunch details were taken care of Sqwires and we really didn't have to do much the day of our wedding.

on the day of the reception. However, once the day actually arrived, she apparently was unavailable and left the party with management we had never met or spoken to, without notifying us of the change. There were two direct requests for special diets, and both of these were not followed. One involved giving the father of the groom an incorrect meal. The second, and more serious mistake, involved giving one of our guests with a severe allergy one of the three foods we asked specifically that she not be served. As the bride, I wasn't even aware that the management for the evening event had changed. Our party favors were not put out until I went back into the kitchen at 15 minutes till the end of the evening to ask where they were. We brought many decorations for them to use, and most of them were not put out, but they had been taken out of their packages so we were unable to return them. We did state our concerns to our coordinator on the following day, but she didn't seem very concerned with our opinion. Unfortuately, it seems like they were more interested in double-booking events (at an off-site location) than taking care of the guests at their annex. I would probably go with a venue that specializes in weddings and events, even if you have to pay a little more.

p and run our ceremony in nearby Lafayette Park. They were easy to communicate with and responded promptly to my questions. Our guests gave rave reviews of the food in our buffet. We loved our wedding at SqWires and definitely recommend this venue to couples looking for a unique and memorable space.

ator) was a pleasure to work with! She is an incredibly warm person and very customer service oriented. She listened to all our ideas/questions/worries and strove to make sure everything worked for us. We did not want to spend a lot of time on details for the wedding such as decorating & this is where SqWires excelled for us! They have some decorations that are available to use - lanterns, boxes to display cupcakes & simple decorations for the tables. We utilized all of this, plus a very elegant display of vases & floating candles for our ceremony. We just told Bethany what we wanted & she made the space look amazing. We chose the plated dinner which also comes with appetizers, 4 hours of bar & a gourmet coffee display. The food was delicious & we felt that the price was amazing for all that it included. We were thrilled with our experience at SqWires & I can't recommend it highly enough!

se to use their Annex space- equipped with bar, private bathrooms, and private closet for guests. We didn't want a formal sit down dinner, because we wanted people to mingle, dance, and be merry! Karen suggested the heavy h'orderves menu and a gourmet cheese, pasta, and several other delicious foods at a set station. In addition we did a round of late night food, which everyone seemed to love. The food worked out beautifully! We ended up not doing a traditional cake, or many flowers, because the space is so different and beautiful, it didn't need much. Karen just shock loaded the space with candles and it was the perfect combination with the beautiful flowers our Florist Becky Huffman made. We reused the bridal and bridesmaids bouqets along the dessert table, and on the small cocktail tables we had floating candles and small flower arrangements. The money we save on the cake and flowers, we put that into our band budget, and went all out! Our guests said it was the best wedding they've been to! They danced and ate all night long and everyone is still telling us what an amazing time they had. Karen and her team helped with every small detail of wedding plans. I must have met with her at least 5-10x during the process, and she never made me feel like I was a pain. She was patient, kind, and enthusiastic! That attitude was carried throughout our whole reception by the staff. They were always willing to help and the thing that topped them above all other venues was that they didn't "up-charge" for everything. If they had it, you could use it. They had countless vases, picture frames, mirrors, stands, etc. When it came down to crunch time, Karen confirmed all deliveries with the vendors, and set up the room more beautifully than I could ever imagine. When the day finally came and we arrived to the reception, Karen was there to greet my new husband and I with our drink of choice (which she so smoothly inquired about through the planning process) and escorted us into the space so we could be the first ones to see the space. I will never forget that moment. Thank you Karen. I got goosebumps. It was more beautiful than I dreamt about. If you want a non ballroom wedding, at a place that's unique, intimate, urban, and young, you will love SqWires!! Even though we opted not to do a sit down dinner, I know people who have there, and they say it was just wonderful! Either way you go, you can't beat the service, and their attention to detail. They really help take the stress out of the process due to their accommodating nature. Go to SqWires. They will make all your dreams come true!

g while we were in town and answering my many questions via email. We saved probably 50% having her do our flowers and they were beautiful. The annex is a unique place to have your reception. We had about 110 guests and it was tight. If you have more than that you have to put some tables upstairs in the loft area. This apparently is common but we didn't want to have to do that so we chose to have everyone downstairs. I would absolutely recommend Sqwires and working with Bethany. You will have a beautiful reception and work with someone who truly cares about her couples. The space is unique, the food and drinks are delicious and the cost is very reasonable.

reatly. Karen Kruze was our event manager and she is amazing. The venue is just the right size for 100-150 guest, the food is beyond great. It's a week later and my guest are still raving about how good the food was. Most weddings have banquet food and, it taste OK, our food was GREAT. We had our ceremony in the Front room and reception in the Annex. Sqwires had so many decorations they allowed us to use, such as table numbers and candles, there wasn't much for us to do. For the price and value and the service and quality of food this is a must. We will be booking our future parties at Sqwires. Also I have another friend who also had her reception there and she was also extremely impressed.

of the planning! I could not recommend this venue more. I would like to specifically thank Karen for all her hard work and excellent service.

ything went as scheduled and was on time. The reception was unbelievably beautiful -- from the room itself, flowers, decorations, etc. Practically every guests at the wedding commented on how delicious the food was. It was fantastic from start to finish. Thanks so much for making this special day perfect.

ion, and bridal brunch all here and they were fantastic each time. Bethanny Budde, owner and wedding coordinator was a dream to work with. She was so knowledgeable about how to plan the ceremony, flowers, cake, working with my DJ. Often times, I'd have an idea and she'd say what I was envisioning before the words even got out of my mouth. She saved me a fortune on flowers because she does the buying and arranging herself. It was easy access to Lafayette Square Park to take pictures before the ceremony. My winter wedding was gorgeous in front of the fireplace in the front room and the annex had more than enough room for our tables and dance floor. And since it's a restaurant first, the food was killer! Every guest raved and some even asked for boxes! I can't recommend this place and Bethanny highly enough. Book anything here and you won't be sorry!

dn't need to do much decorating aside from centerpieces. They have a huge selection of vases, jars, and various candle holders that you can use if you choose, which we did. Most of our guests had never been there and were extremely impressed with the venue. I have heard so many compliments about the food as well, and we absolutely loved it. There are so many options to choose from, it was hard to narrow down. Everyone we dealt with there was so friendly and helpful, and they did all of the set up and clean up as well. I wish I could have my reception there all over again, it was aboslutely perfect!

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g up after. Overall and excellent choice for a reception venue!

solutely delicious and was modified easily to accommodate our tastes. The price was very reasonable for everything that was included.

y to work with and have delicious food! They have made planning this event so easy and pain-free. I can't wait for the big day!

Highly recommend!

endous; we received so many compliments from our guests. Out of all my vendors that I used, this is at the top of my list. A+++++