300+ guest capacity
This venue can host 300+ guests
About this vendor
The Bluffs on Broadway is not your traditional banquet hall. We are a distinct and contemporary private mansion located 10 minutes from downtown Saint Louis on the river bluffs. Events such as Weddings, Receptions, Rehearsal Dinners, Fundraisers, Special Events, Bar Mitzvahs, Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday, Corporate and Private Parties are made memorable and reviewed highly when held at The Bluffs on Broadway.
The Bluffs on Broadway offers 4,000 sq.ft. of decks and patios for you and your guests to enjoy breathtaking views overlooking the Mississippi River, the Arch and miles of Illinois skyline. The property is enhanced by more than an acre of beautiful landscaping which includes lawn art, kinetic sculptures and a waterfall. The interior is brought to life by an extensive collection of playful contemporary art. The Bluffs on Broadway is an intimate and unique venue for your events and parties
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Dressing Room
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Guest Capacity
- 300+
Settings
- Ballroom
- Historic Venue
- Loft
- Museum
Venue Service Offerings
- Food & Catering
- Planning
- Rentals & Equipment
Awards and Affiliations
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Mark is the man in charge of the Bluffs and he was just beyond fantastic for our wedding on May 28th. We were actually part of the rescheduled 2020 Covid weddings and Mark was so professional, kind, and accommodating throughout all of it.
The day of, him and his staff helped make sure everything ran smoothly and that our guests had a great time.
If you are looking for a unique, beautiful venue with a coordinator who is prompt, organized, and no nonsense/tells it like it is (something this anxious bride needed), I cannot recommend The Bluffs enough.
The Bluffs on Broadway was the perfect choice for our ceremony and reception. The venue is absolutely gorgeous. Located in the bluffs on the Mississippi River made for wonderful views all night. The mansion has so many talking points for guests everywhere they turn, inside and out. Mark graciously allows couples and guests to use his home and is an amazing host, answering questions and providing tours throughout the night. Our family and friends were very impressed and shared with us how much they loved the unique venue we chose and what a great host Mark was. Throughout the planning process Mark was helpful and answered questions and concerns promptly. He’s a professional and has been in the business for years and it shows. Words do not do justice for the beauty of this venue. We are so happy we were able to share our wedding celebration with those closest to us and did so at The Bluffs on Broadway. These memories will be with us forever and I am so glad we chose The Bluffs on Broadway, everything was perfect.
Absolutely amazing in every way. The staff helped me so much with the planning that it felt like I had a wedding planner. Everyone had a fantastic time and I felt relaxed through it all.
We met with Mark at Randall Gallery in May of 2017 for our July 2018 wedding and loved the venue for its unique art and vibe. We kept in touch via email as the wedding got closer and then with around 100 days before the wedding, I came across a third-party Facebook post about their recent renovation. We contacted Mark to ask what changed and he said "More than renovations they were more updates. $50,000 was spent on new paint, bathroom enclosures and additional lighting." So we set up a time to see what changed.
Upon arriving, we learned that Randall Gallery was sold to Bleu Events in November and had undergone a complete design change. The sale itself would have been fine (though it would have been nice to be notified since we had a contract with MKW, INC who no longer owned the building) if the aesthetics of the entire venue had not been changed. All of the art we loved and unique sculptures were removed and sold at auction. The ceilings were painted gray and made the room very dark and somber. The new art work was smaller, darker, and less interesting. It's fine if they wanted to make those changes, but we were never once contacted that there were any changes planned at all, let alone anything as drastic as it was.
When we asked what happened and what could be done to ensure we got the wedding experience we were sold, we were told "With every renovation of a hotel, club, restaurant or venue the changes will be received well by some and not by others and I am so sorry the renovations are not to your liking." We ultimately decided that based on the unprofessional business practices, that we could no longer have our wedding at Randall Galley. After receiving a refund of our deposit, had to find a new venue with less than 100 days to go. We are extremely disappointed in how the sale and renovation of Randall Gallery were handled and feel very disrespected as paying customers. I do not recommend Randall Gallery or Bleu Events to anyone, for any event.
Mark and Shane at Randall Gallery made our wedding day an unforgettable event for my husband and I and our out-of-town guests. Preparing for the wedding was very convenient and simple with Mark who served as the coordinator throughout the entire process. His years of experience shined through when preparing for the day. He was very prompt with email and phone communication, professional and genuinely invested in making our wedding day the special day we were seeking. The staff at The Randall Gallery promptly solved unexpected situations while simultaneously handling the bridal party, guests and the flow of the event. Overall, it was above and beyond our expectations. We received many compliments regarding the ambiance of the venue, the delicious food, the unique style and flow of the event. The Randall Gallery allows for each component of the night to be held in a different space throughout the venue to facilitate mingling amongst the guests instead of stagnating at the same table all night. We were prepared to use the venue as an indoor option for photos and it made for a great back drop with its beautiful archways, architecture and art pieces. For those looking for an amazing wedding venue, we highly recommend the Randall Gallery.
Great service and professional staff! Our wedding and reception at Randall Gallery was perfect. The staff was great about managing changes day of and were great with my guests, even when they got a little rowdy. We would highly recommend Randall Gallery.
My husband and I had the wedding of our dreams at Randall Gallery! The historic building, which now serves as a modern art gallery and event space, offers a sort of casual elegance and entertainment in itself that is unique to its venue. Many of our guests commented on how much they enjoyed the ability to move about the gallery during our traditional drinks-and-dancing reception to look at the art! Even more of our guests raved about the delicious, in-house catering and bar service. And as the bride and groom, we could not have been more happy with the responsiveness, courtesy, and assistance of Mark, Joe, and the Randall Gallery staff in the months leading up to and during our event. We would highly recommend Randall Gallery to any of our friends and family getting married in the future!
Mark, the owner was a God send! He worked to give us everything we could ask for! He is organized and has the best system in place for your big day! The food they serve is wonderful and the staff was perfect!
Randall’s Gallery was one of the best choices I made . Mark and Joe did everything they could to make sure I was the bride and my mom was the mother of the bride. All of my guest was very impressed with the venue and food. . This will be your first time being a bride but not their first wedding. Thumbs up.
Mark and the staff at Randall Gallery truly made our wedding day PERFECT!!!! I would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone looking for the ultimate venue for ceremony and reception :)
Our wedding was on October 15th and we could not thank Joe enough for the wonderful job he did. We would also like to thank the staff for doing a tremendous job as their professionalism and service was top notch. Our only concern was the food due to not being able to test it prior to our big night, but that quickly dissipated when everyone was complimenting us on the salad and main course. Every couple wants their wedding day to go off without a hitch and we are pleased to say that the Randall Gallery provided us with memories that will last with us and our guests for the rest of our lives. Thanks again Joe!
My husband and I had our wedding at Randall Gallery this past weekend. From day one we fell in love with not only the gallery but with Joe and Mark who gave us their undivided attention through every step of the way. Joe made certain to gather every detail and knew each cue for not only the ceremony, but dinner and reception. They are phenomenal to work with, and there are not enough kind words to describe them! Everyone was organized, friendly and professional-- coat check, bartenders, wait staff and even kitchen staff. Joe went above and beyond to make our day what we imagined! He even helped decorate our tables with my mom and I and he and Mark packed up all of our wedding decor for pickup after the wedding night! We are so grateful for the staff at Randall Gallery! They made our wedding more than we could have dreamed of! Thank you.
We just had our wedding on July 9th and it was AMAZING.
I cannot emphasize how much we loved Randall and the staff. It is such a unique and beautiful place to have a wedding and our guests kept commenting on how much they loved the space! We had 235 people and it both seated everyone comfortably upstairs and there was plenty of room on the dance floor downstairs. The food was delicious, Joe and his staff orchestrated the whole evening flawlessly, and we had an absolute blast. Multiple guests told us that it was the best wedding they had ever been to. They also commented on how fantastic the bartenders were- willing to make anything and everything. Bottom line: the service was fantastic.
Leading up to the wedding, Mark and Joe answered every phone call I made and were incredibly timely in their responses. They opened up the building whenever we needed to drop things off and took numerous things off of our hands in preparation for the wedding. They went above and beyond to make everything easy and perfect.
I originally had small concerns about the "flow"- having a cocktail hour on the main floor, moving upstairs for dinner, and then back to the main floor for dancing. However, it ended up being my favorite (and our guests) thing about Randall!
You cannot go wrong having your reception here. It will be the BEST. I wish we could do it all over again!!!
If I learned anything with planning a wedding is that when it comes to the reception, look no further. Joe and Mark and the entire staff at Randall Gallery are absolutely PHENOMENAL! Last summer, my sister was married there. Because of that, my fiancé insisted we have our reception there too, but I insisted we look elsewhere because I wanted to be unique. After visiting 9 other venues, I just knew nothing could beat Randall Gallery! Their service is top-notch. Their food is warm and in house. And delicious! And their organization is great. They are flexible with your schedule and make you feel at ease! Thank you! RandallRandallQgrRanGaGallery.GaorgadecEcrrything
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My husband and I had our wedding reception at the Randall Gallery last weekend, and it was amazing!! The venue is so gorgeous; there’s a lot of beautiful art, so you don’t have to worry about decorating. Mark and Joe are wonderful to work with, and made the whole planning process really easy on us. (This was a huge deal to me, since we were planning our wedding from Seattle.) They were very helpful and quick to respond, and made our celebration spectacular! The food was really delicious, and our guests were very happy. I also love the flow of the place, and that we could use multiple levels. Everything went so smoothly; we all had a blast! I could not have imagined a more perfect venue for us. I would definitely recommend the Randall Gallery to all St. Louis brides, and for other events as well!
THANK YOU to the Randall Gallery owners and staff for making my wedding one of the best nights of my life! From the very first time my husband and I walked through the Gallery to the very last e-mail deciding on the teeny details for the ceremony, everything was a breeze! I know brides don't usually say this, but I trusted them completely with their decisions and recommendations - they have been in the business of wedding/events for 30 years! Joe Wand, who I dealt with the most in planning the event, was on hand during the entire event making sure we all stayed on time. Everyone of my guests cannot say enough good things about this space and the staff. What more could a bride ask for?
Thank you Randall Gallery!
Perfect. The Bluffs of Broadway was amazing. Mark and Joe were so helpful, and very patient with us!! The staff was AMAZING, and so kind, food was out of this world, I couldn't have picked a better place to get married!!!
Joe and the staff at Randall Gallery are amazing. They went above and beyond the call to make our wedding day absolutely unforgettable! Everything was taken care of and we knew we didn't have to worry about a thing.
The Randall was amazing! I wanted a different and unique venue and I got it with the Randall! I have gotten so many compliments about how fun and nice my wedding was. Joe was wonderful to work with; no phone call or email went unanswered. He worked extremely hard to make sure I had the wedding of my dreams; right down to the linens on the tables. The whole night ran so smoothly and my family and friends didn't have to do a thing. We brought everything to Joe a few days before the wedding and everything was exactly where it needed to be. The food was wonderful, the bar served good drinks, the staff was friendly and courteous, the band sounded great in the room, there was plenty of room for dancing, and it was great having the whole place to ourselves. If you're looking for a unique and interesting venue where you can plan with ease, this is it!
What an amazing place to have your reception! As soon as we stepped foot in the door of Randall Gallery we knew this would be the place we would celebrate our wedding. The venue itself is so unique and the staff was fantastic. Joe, Mark and Debbie were on top of everything. Anytime I had any questions, phone or email, I always received answers very promptly, which I really appreciated. They put me at ease and helped me with as much as they could, which is hard for me to relax because I am such a planner. The venue itself has some pretty neat artwork and my guests really enjoyed the whole night. The food was delicious, so compliments to the chef. Had a lot of my friends and family come up to me or my parents and tell me this is the most fun they have ever had at a wedding and that is a true testament of Randall Gallery. Had a cousin that was engaged at the wedding and they had a blast and enjoyed every moment, and are looking to book Randall Gallery for their wedding. They were very accommodating and I would highly recommend Randall Gallery.
Mark, Joe, Robin, and the staff were fantastic. Simply put- we had ABSOLUTELY not a thing go wrong. Mark aided in handling EVERYTHING. Met the vendors, handled deliveries, let me drop off my dress in advance and even opened the bag the day off and shook out the dress so it would hang straight. Who does that? Only people who really truthfully care about providing for you on your big day.
The food was delicious! Cannot say enough about the hot hors de' euvres menu items!
They did everything. Virtually everything and I did not have to worry for one second that everything would go off without a hitch when I could not be in the room to handle something on the day of or prior to. Would recommend Mark, and his team, at the Randall Gallery to anyone for ANY kind of event.
Staff was wonderfully friendly and made certain the bride and groom always had food. Bartenders were fabulous. Worth every cent!
Thank you, Mark and team!
Drew and Alyssa (10.4.15)
I want to say thank you to Joe and the Randall Gallery team. Wow. The venue was heads and shoulders above any other I looked at in terms of flexibility, value, and everyone there was amazing to work with... not to mention the venue is unique and beautiful. All weddings are stressful and it is a wonderful thing to have someone exceed expectations, as the Randall Gallery did over and over. I would recommend Randall to anyone looking for a reception spot!
We HIGHLY recommend the Randall Gallery! Joe answered immediately when I called to set up a time to come see the space – he was very friendly, professional, and accommodating! Joe has the flow of wedding receptions down to a science - his experience in the industry, his organization, and professionalism allowed our night to go flawlessly! There are several amenities in booking the gallery, such as tables included in the price of the rental, as well as specials for certain number of guests, and discounts for linens and additional décor. We were excited about the unique and fun atmosphere of the gallery, as well as the fact that we would have the entire venue to ourselves. Throughout the whole process of wedding planning, Joe was easy to communicate with and very accommodating (not to mention, patient, especially with the numerous emails from my mom and me!) to our needs. Another HUGE benefit was that we were able to come in the Thursday before the Saturday of the wedding to set up our décor, table numbers, and place cards. This was so helpful, as we had more time on Thursday to set up than we would have had on Friday, the day before the wedding. It definitely eliminated stress! Joe and his staff gave us free reign to set up our items as we wanted on Thursday and then helped collect all of it the night of the wedding to ensure we received back what we had brought in! My husband and I felt extremely taken care of and we were able to enjoy our reception with no stress! The night ran smoothly, the food was delivered efficiently to each table, and the food was delicious! Since our wedding, we’ve had several friends comment on how excellent the food was and even how smoothly the reception seemed to flow! This was all thanks to Joe’s direction and a wonderful wait staff. We hope to be invited to another wedding at the Randall in the future, as it’s such a fun and happy event space! Joe and his staff do an EXCELLENT job! We do not have one negative thing to say!
The Randall Gallery was amazing!! Joe Wand and staff did a great job of making sure our night went perfectly. The venue accommodated our 200 plus guest with ease. Several of our guests kept stating that this was the best wedding reception they had been to. The food was fantastic, service was top notch, and couldn't have asked for better staff to serve up the food and drinks. The venue was set up exactly how we requested with all of our extra decorations. Randall Gallery took care of all the set up/tear down, and were willing to let us come by on Monday to gather up the leftovers. We defiantly recommend using them for any events as they will do everything they can to make it special. Thank you Joe and staff for everything you did on May 16th to make our wedding reception the best imaginable.
Donella and Nathan
We had our wedding ceremony and reception at Randall Gallery and I can't imagine having had it anywhere else! It was absolutely perfect. I worked most closely with Joe and he was wonderful! We planned our entire wedding from Germany so communication was huge for us. Joe was always very prompt with email responses and was readily available by phone if/when needed. He was so flexible with planning and was very receptive to what we wanted. When we arrived the day of, everything was a breeze! The entire staff was absolutely fantastic and so helpful! Joe kept everything in order and made sure everyone was where they needed to be (wedding party and vendors included). The venue is beautiful, the food was great, and literally everyone was fantastic to work with! We had a blast and so did our guests. We have received many compliments about the venue and everything it had to offer. Could not have asked for more! :)
Not only was the venue amazingly beautiful, the people are exceptional!
I was originally worried that I did not get to do a tasting of the food and Mark explained that it would be fine. When the day finally came, I had people come to my table and say, "This is the BEST wedding food I have ever had!"
I loved how flexible they were with my ideas and how we wanted to keep things untraditional.
Every email was responded to, every phone call was answered, and on the day of the wedding, I knew that every detail was taken care of. I would recommend this place to anyone! Hope that someday we can go back for an anniversary party! It was the best day of my life!
Our guests are telling us that this was the best wedding they ever attended! Thanks to Mark and Joe and staff at The Randall. So caring, so supportive. Always quick to answer emails and phone calls. Always ready with solutions with questions. Staff is also very helpful! I can't say enough how fortunate we were to be able to have our children's wedding at The Randall. This was the best day of our lives!
We had a wonderful experience at The Randall Gallery for our wedding and reception. It was so amazing to have both the ceremony and reception in the same place! Mark and his staff really did a wonderful job on the overall feel, appearance,and keeping the night flowing and transitioning wonderfully. We did an appetizer style reception followed right after our ceremony. Many people told us later that they liked the cocktail/appetizer style reception. We were extremely satisfied with the experience we received with the Randall Gallery. We will always remember our special day! Thank you!
The Randall Gallery was an amazing place to have a wedding AND reception. Joe and Mark were professional and extremely helpful throughout the whole process.
The venue itself was huge and uniquely designed. There are large fun works of art all over the walls. They add a very colorful touch to any wedding. We had access to the entire building, including the basement where people could go take pictures with sculptures and paintings.
We enjoyed the multi-level design of the venue itself. The ceremony was held on the first floor and easily could sit about 200 people. The dinner was on the second floor and there was an elevator for people who needed. There was a great balcony for giving toasts as well.
The food was great as well, and the gallery provides several options for appetizers and entrees.
The bar service was efficient and well staffed. People didn't have to wait long to get a drink.
The dance floor was large and accomodating. We set up a karaoke machine there which actually worked well in the space.
If you want to have a well planned, smoothly run wedding by folks who have been doing this for years and years, go with Joe and Mark at the Randall Gallery. You won't be disappointed.
Mark and his team were perfect at our wedding at the Bluffs and no other word could describe it. I felt like everything just fell into place the right way because of how great of a job Mark did.
Seeing my wife have zero stress throughout the day because of the way that Mark handled everything was amazing.
The food was delicious and every single person at our wedding could only use one word to describe everything at the end of the day...perfect!
I HIGHLY recommend choosing Mark and the Bluffs as your wedding venue if you are looking for that amazing wedding that you have always dreamed of.
Our daughter was married at the Randall Gallery Labor Day Weekend, 2014.
It was absolutely the BEST WEDDING EVER!
Mark, Joe, Debbie and the entire staff were a delight to work with.
These people know what they are doing and do it exceptionally well.
Without hesitation I recommend using them for your great event!
We were so happy that we had our wedding reception at Randall Gallery!
We looked at many venues, and Randall Gallery stood out as the place where we thought our guests would have the most fun. It seemed much more spacious than many other places that we looked at. There is a huge lower level room with a bar, an upstairs room for dinner, and a basement gallery that guests can visit. When we first went to visit Randall Gallery, Joe Wand walked us through what our event would be like, with the cocktail hour on the lower level, toasts on the stair landing, dinner at the upper level, and then the dance at the lower level. We really liked the timeline they suggested and the fact that guests could move between different spaces, giving them more opportunities to mingle. Some venues charge extra to have a separate room for cocktails, but at Randall that is just part of the package.
We also liked that Randall had a commercial kitchen on site and their own kitchen staff, so that we didn’t have to deal with a different vendor and so that the food could come out hot directly from the kitchen. Randall also has all the standard linens included and some extras that can be rented for a reasonable price (such as black ballroom chairs and paper lanterns). We did not have to work with a separate party rental company, which streamlined our planning. And the venue is so unique that you don't really have to do a lot of decorating like you might have to do in a hotel ballroom.
What was truly exceptional about Randall was the high level of personal service provided by the owners. I mainly dealt with Joe Wand, and he was always quick to answer my questions, usually the same day. He was very knowledgeable and professional and was a great resource when I had questions about planning and logistics. I did not hire a wedding planner and did not need one; Randall Gallery handled everything expertly. Be sure to ask at other venues who will be there on the day of your event. It was very reassuring to us that our main contact person for planning, Joe Wand, was also there on the night of our reception. He was very hands-on in supervising the event, and made sure that everything stayed on the timeline that we had planned.
We dropped off everything we needed for the reception on Thursday afternoon and after that we had nothing further to do or worry about for the Saturday reception. The staff set up our decorations, guest book, place cards and other items – and even a candy table that we decided to add at the last minute.
We had several passed appetizers, which were good - especially the mini beef wellington. The bar service was also very good; there was never a long line. For the meal we had prime rib, roasted new potatoes marinated in pickling spice, and green beans. The food was good, and the meal was served very efficiently so that people did not seem to be waiting long for their food. We also had tableside wine service, and Randall sliced and served our wedding cake.
In addition, Randall Gallery did a great job coordinating with our other vendors. One vendor who had worked with Randall before commented to me how the owners of Randall Gallery are true professionals and a pleasure to work with. And that was certainly what we experienced. They truly delivered on everything they promised and more. On my wedding day I didn't have to worry about anything and could just enjoy the great party!
After meeting Deb and touring Randall Gallery, it was the obvious choice for our wedding reception. The building is so one-of-a-kind, our event was different from other receptions I have attended. Also, it is clear that Joe, Mark and the staff are exceptional at what they do. Every stage of the planning process went smoothly, and they were always readily available to answer any questions and calm my nerves about the details. It was also a pleasure to see a venue that allowed us to bring our own dry snacks, supplement favorite liquors and even add Ted Drewes. It created a unique type of personalization, as many other places would not allow anything like this!
That evening, the space and staff exceeded our expectations for so many reasons. During setup that afternoon, everyone maintained a “how can I help” attitude and was exceptional at accommodating requests. The Randall staff worked seamlessly with the florists, photographer, baker and DJ. With Joe’s direction, the reception ran flawlessly – from the cake cutting and toasts, to a delicious dinner upstairs and finally to the wedding party entrances and dancing. As the Bride, it was truly invaluable to not have to worry about a thing. Our parents found the collection of "stuff," loading, and exit effort totally painless ... again thanks to the ultra-competent staff. Furthermore, it was great to have so many of our guests commenting about the awesome environment.
You absolutely cannot go wrong by picking Randall Gallery for your event!
From the first day I met with Joe, to the day of our wedding, he set my mind at ease during the whole process. I had met with several vendors before and after going to the Randall Gallery Joe really had everything planned down to the min. without overshadowing my own ideas. This really helped in the process of planning because I knew I could call him and he would walk me through it. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone that is planning a wedding or even an anniversary party. I couldn't have found a better location!
Our wedding reception was exactly what we wanted - elegant but not stuffy, well-planned but not overly-orchestrated. I was a pretty type-A bride and Joe was always willing to have detailed conversations about every item on my agenda. He was flexible and accommodating; and the event that he promised came to fruition with very little stress for us or our families. Additionally, he worked seamlessly with my other vendors.
Amazing!!! We would like to thank Joe Wand and Mark Widmann for operating such an incredible venue with such precision and perfection. We hosted our wedding and reception at the Randall Gallery and everything was specular. We used many of their preferred vendors and were thrilled with how well they worked together.
The Randall Gallery has modern art on all three levels, allowing for great photos. The grand staircase made for a stunning entrance for the bride. The cocktail hour seamlessly followed the ceremony in the adjoining room on the main level. We then moved upstairs for a DELICIOUS dinner before moving back downstairs for dancing.
Our friends and family are still marveling at the incredible evening. If you are looking for the perfect wedding venue, look no further. The Randall Gallery is the complete package and Joe Wand and Mark Widmann will be there every step of the way. At the end of the evening we were sad to say goodbye to Mark and Joe. We truly feel like part of the Randall Gallery family.
We also had our rehearsal dinner at their other venue, The Bluffs on Broadway. We will post a separate and equally glowing review of our experience at The Bluffs on Broadway.
Mark, Joe and their staff are absolutely excellent. Every detail of the ceremony and reception, including decorations, were taken care of. I dropped everything off everything I wanted to display (photos, escort cards, programs) before and it was set up for me. The centerpieces I rented from them were beautiful and went lovely with all the colorful art on the walls. This is an all-inclusive venue complete with on-site planner who runs your wedding the day of the event, which was huge for me. I loved that they kept everything flowing and on schedule for the evening. Food was wonderful--everyone is still talking about the brisket and twice baked potatoes. Cost of cutting and serving cake included. VERY reasonable prices for what you get, plus the piece of mind that everything will be in place when you arrive since everything is onsite (i.e. linens, catering, chairs, tables, etc. and so forth). Would highly recc. this facility for any event need, but especially for weddings. They made my day perfect and worry-free. Could not have asked for a better experience.
We felt comfortable with Joe from the moment we met him. He took care of all the little things we never would have thought of. The gallery looked beautiful and we couldn't have asked for a more perfect day. I would recommend Randall Gallery to everyone!
Many people commented on what a wonderful and unique venue it was for a wedding reception. The food was delicious with good size servings, that made it so no one went home hungry. They worked with us on all the details of the day and made helpful suggestions. The night of the reception I worried about none of the details since they were taken care of by the staff and anything that came up was just immediately taken care of. The reception continued to flow and we were never rushed. We especially appreciate Joe's calming demeanor and made every single guest feel welcome. I was able to contact them at anytime of day and within 24 hours receive answers and confirmation.
Receptions are expensive. Plainly, there's nowhere else in St. Louis where you can pay less for a larger wedding (190+ guests) besides the Randall Gallery, and still receive value. Trust me, I've searched high and low.
PROS:
Debbie, Mark, and Joe are honestly easy as pie to deal with (Mark is a fast talker, so make sure you get your questions in :). When you're planning a wedding, you need flexibility, cooperation, compassion, and patience. These people literally displayed all of these traits. I probably added and removed the house bar from my reception 15 times - not once did anyone get impatient with me, or rude. It got down to the wire (the day before) and I needed my centerpieces a certain way - the staff stepped in and took care of it for me with smiles at NO EXTRA COST. I can keep going on about how these people are great, but I'll just give one more...so my DJ was beyond horrible (he was supposed to emcee and didn't) and Joe stepped in and did our incompetent DJ's job during a section of the reception.
While wedding planning, many CLAIM to be professionals, and are FAR from it...the Randall Gallery folks truly know what they're doing, and how to improvise when things don't go as planned...that's what makes a real professional.
CON:
I have only one con. I STRONGLY suggest a TASTING. My husband and I absolutely hated our meals and the passed hors d'oeurves were just okay. We had the chicken with champagne sauce, twice baked potato, and julienne vegetables. I believe the tasting is pretty expensive (I wanna say upwards of $300?), but if I could do it again, the extra money would have been worth it....the potatoes were dry, unseasoned, and not creamy, the chicken tasted like leftovers, and the vegetables were nearly raw and unseasoned. One word to describe would be "unflavorful".
Overall, the Randall Gallery was an EXCELLENT choice. No regrets with this venue, besides doing the tasting.
I can't say enough nice things about Joe and Mark. They made my day run smoothly, stress free and everyone had a blast. I had more friends and family come compliment me on such a great venue as well as how well planned everything was throughout the entire evening. Joe and Mark were always there to ensure I was fine as well as my husband and of course my mother (the Mother of the Bide)! The food was excellent, venue was beautiful and I didn't have to sell a kidney to have the wedding of my dreams! I give them a 5 star rating for giving me the best night of my life! Well done to all that works there!!!
We had our wedding in April 2013 at the Randall Gallery and were very happy with our decision. If you are looking for a unique venue with delicious food and friendly staff, the Randall Gallery is a great option. The staff was extremely accommodating and went out of their way to make our day special. Joe was a delight to work with and has a lot of knowledge about the wedding industry. He helped with every detail from helping coordinate the delivery of our flowers and cake, to making sure people were in the right places on wedding day. When you visit the Gallery, make sure you check out the whimsical artwork in the bathroom!
From the first time my husband and I visited Randall Gallery, Joe was very helpful to answer any questions and showed how the unique space is transformed into a wedding reception venue. My husband and I were planning our wedding from out of town. During the months planning the reception, Joe was always very professional and helpful with coordinating from miles away. The day of the reception, Joe and his whole staff made my husband and I feel very special. It was a smooth operation from the moment our guests walked in the door. All our guests have raved how well our reception went and loved our choice of venue. After the reception was over, they had everything ready to go on flatbeds for us. They also took the extra time to deliver our rented floral pieces back to our floral designer(Belli Fiori, also a great vendor!).
I can not emphasize enough how amazingly helpful Joe Wand and the staff at Randall were from our first e-mail correspondence through the end of the reception. We HIGHLY recommend Randall Gallery.
I could not have been happier with my decision to have our wedding reception at The Randall Gallery. Not only is it a beautiful and unique space, Joe and Mark were such a pleasure to work with! They were extremely helpful in the planning and went above and beyond on the wedding day. I did not have a wedding coordinator but there is no need when you are working with The Randall Gallery. They made sure everything flowed perfectly and even added special touches. They made sure I did not have a thing to worry about on the wedding day. I received SO many compliments on how amazing the space was and how delightful the staff was. The best part was their prices were very competitive but my guests would have never guest :) If I could do it all over, I wouldn't change a thing!
Joe was great! He helped us along the whole process. They are extremely flexible and accommodating. Our reception was amazing! Could not have been better in any way! So perfect!
Mark and his team were responsive, helpful, and great to work with. The planning process was great and I felt like I had people I could count on for answers and solutions. The event itself was great and my guests LOVED the venue. It was very pretty.
Working with Mark and Joe is like working with family. They are professional and truly want your day to be the happiest of your life. Mark was prompt in all communication and truly stuck by a "whatever you need" mentality. They delivered on every single detail that was promised. My husband and I worried about nothing the entire night - we knew it was taken care of by Mark, Joe and their team. Everything was on time, they kept the space clean, the food was delicious and served quickly - every single detail was on point. At the end of the night we were in the need of a few safety pins - Mark was quick to provide as many as we needed in a matter of seconds! They truly have everything covered. If you are looking for a venue where you do not want to worry throughout the night, I urge you to hire Mark & Joe & Debbie at the Randall Gallery. You will not regret it and your friends and family will thank you for years to come!
We had the times of our lives. Randall'a allowed us to have a perfect night. The Bride and Groom had no specific expectations so we did not really know how the night would go. I could not have dreamed of a better night. The ceremony was perfect but the reception that followed was the most fun we have ever had. We drank, ate, danced, and laughed. In the end, I was amazed and proud to have helped to give my daughter and her new husband the best wedding and reception ever. Thank you everyone at Randall Gallery, they can never know how much all they did meant to me.
We had a fun, wonderful, and on time wedding thanks to the crew at Randalls. They worked with us on everything (timing, random needs). We even received a refund check without prompting on guests that did not arrive. Our day went letter perfect and we had no concerns on the day of. It was like we showed up, a ceremony and a party took place that we enjoyed, and someone else cleaned up the mess! We loved it.
The Randall Gallery was the perfect place for us to have our reception. From the beginning Mark, Joe, and the rest of the staff were great to work with. They have a format that works great, but they were also very flexible and accomodating to all of our requests. The night of the reception couldn't have went any better...the food was fantastic and the service from the staff was great. Our guests loved the venue and many have let us know it was the best reception they've been too. Definitely take a look at the Randall Gallery if you're looking for a reception site.
Awesome venue! Awesome service! It was unique and everyone kept commenting on how wonderful the place was and how great the food was! Love it, and was so happy I chose Randall Gallery.
I fell in love with the Randall Gallery the moment I walked in the doors. Its a beautiful place to host a wedding celebration. And at first Mark seems like this enthusiastic guy who says all the right things. Until you try to change anything about his set up for a wedding, first you're told in his 30+ years of working in the industry it's never worked and if that doesn's sway you, he brings out horror stories of some person who was so tacky to do something when another bride had your same thoughts. My fiance and I met in one of the best resturants in St Louis, and between the two of us we have 30 years experience in this industry, including catering for weddings. And I can say from that knowledge, that it doesn't cost 400.00 to taste the food before the wedding. My thoughts are if his chef can't make a champagne sauce for 4 how is he going to pull if off for my wedding of 200. All I can say about the gallery right now is my fingers are crossed that this turns out, that the food is good and my guests are happy. But honestly if I hadn't already placed my deposit and the invites sent, I'd change locations in a heartbeat.
Such a fun place for a wedding. It was a perfect night and everyone working the event made sure that all of the guests were happy and taken care of!
No need to decorate since the art and the building are beautiful. No need for expensive flower centerpieces since you can rent sculptures for the tables at $5/each. No need for a wedding planner since Mark will walk you through everything during the initial tour and the day of. There is no room for messing up since Mark and his staff keep you on time and in line. I was bale to change the menu as much as I wanted before the wedding. The only downside was that we could not try to food beforehand. No need to worry, everything was great and served at each table by hand.
The owner & his staff are well organized, friendly & helpful. Every detail was perfect! Our food wad delicious. Worth every penny!
the randall gallery is the best. they were so helpful before and during the reception. they did a great job transitioning everything from start to finish. i couldnt imagine having chosen anywhere else!!!!!
Our reception at Randall Gallery was a 1-3:30 cocktail party with butler passed apps and a live jazz/blues band. Everything went beautifully. The food was good, the service was friendly, and the space is awesome. The only negative part is the area where it is located. My parent's car was broken into in the front parking lot by the entrance. My parents didn't realize there was parking behind the building that had a security guard. However, their car was broken into in broad daylight about 30 yards from the front door! Even with that, we wouldn't have changed venues, the Randall Gallery was wonderful.
A friend of mine hosted a wedding reception here a couple of years ago. It's a nice place. Not the nicest in the city but affordable. One major plus is that it has its on parking lot. It holds about 200 guests.
Great lower level for dancing, cocktails and a bar. The upper level of the gallery was used for dinner.
Overall, it seemed to be a nice venue for the price.
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