The Butterfly House

Where Unique Events Take Flight

101 to 150 guests

The Butterfly House, a division of the Missouri Botanical Garden, is a unique wedding ceremony venue located in Chesterfield, MO. Here, nature and elegance collide to set the tone for refined and romantic celebrations. You can choose from two outdoor spaces, Bayer Pavilion or Emerson Lakeside Terrace, each offering a picturesque setting surrounded by peaceful gardens and water features. Intimate ceremonies are also offered in our Tropical Conservatory, a glass-enclosed, tropical green space filled with exotic plants and flowers, abundant natural light, and over 1,500 butterflies in free flight.

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Starting prices

Reception:

$1,800

Ceremony:

$500

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Amenities

Ceremony Area

Covered Outdoors Space

Handicap Accessible

Outdoor Event Space

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

Backyard

Beach

Waterfront

Garden

Museum

Park

Tented

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Availability

4.7

out of 5.0

36 reviews

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The Butterfly House is highly praised by reviewers for its magical and intimate outdoor setting with a beautiful garden, dance floor under twinkle lights, and a conservatory where guests can see butterflies. The venue is described as perfect for smaller weddings, accommodating around 60-80 guests, and offers a list of caterers for convenience. Reviewers appreciated the helpful and accommodating staff, particularly Jailan, Nikki, and Maggie, who made the planning process smooth and enjoyable, leading to a romantic and perfect evening for weddings.

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Brian S

10/19/2024

We are so happy to have chosen the butterfly house for our October wedding. The venue was beautiful and the guests loved the butterfly conservatory. We did a pre-ceremony photo session in the "historic village" area at the park on the other side of the parking lot and it made for amazing rustic photos to complement the floral beauty of the garden and tropical atmosphere of the conservatory. The size was perfect for our 75 guests both for the ceremony and reception; however, any more than that would have been a tight squeeze to get everyone under the tent in case of rain. Additionally, if it were to rain you would need to collapse some of the tables after dinner to make room for a dance floor under the tent, so just keep that in mind. For us the weather was great and we would have been happy to go with the flow and make it work under the tent in case of bad weather, but for those who would dread having to make such adjustments on your wedding day you may want to consider another venue. We went with Sugarfire barbecue for our caterers (one of their approved vendors) and we would highly recommend. Fantastic food and they know the venue well. All in all we are very happy with our choice. The only reason we didn't give 5/5 stars is because the butterfly house staff were often difficult to get a hold of with questions by phone, and emails required multiple follow ups and weeks of waiting at times to get a response. Ultimately they came through and did a good job of coordinating the rehearsal and ceremony day of, but there was a fair amount of undue stress during planning as a result of the poor communication. If you have a coordinator then this is probably a non-issue for you, but since we planned everything ourselves it was just an unnecessary headache. Lastly, they have a few seemingly arbitrary rules that you may or may not care about, one being that after the ceremony, only the bride, groom, and photographer are allowed in the conservatory while you take photos (we spent 15 minutes). Once that's done then everyone else is allowed in, but for some reason you can't do photos and have everyone else allowed in at the same time. It worked out fine, but just be very vigilant of the various rules if you are picky about certain specifics for your wedding.

Mariana L

10/19/2023

We had a wonderful and beautiful wedding at the butterfly house. The communication leading up to our day could have been better with the event staff at the butterfly house but closer to our day they were on top of it. All of the staff were so friendly and made our day truly magical and beautiful! Great venue if you want an outdoor more intimate vibe with a beautiful garden and a dance floor under the night sky with twinkle lights. It was a dream for us how it turned out. The guests also loved walking through the observatory and getting to see the butterflies.

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Danielle K

10/13/2023

We had a beautiful September wedding at the Butterfly House! It is so pretty with all the plants, flowers, and running water. It is the perfect size for 60 people wedding and everyone loved the wedding and getting to go into the conservatory to see the butterflies. Nikki and Maggie are very helpful and nice to work with. It's also helpful that the venue has a list of caterers for you to work with, which helps narrow the selection. If you want a small outdoor wedding I highly recommend for the setting and it's affordability.

Dalette B

10/09/2023

The venue was absolutely beautiful!!! The event manager was a joy to work with. We are so grateful for their services and kindness.

Tracy T

9/27/2022

Jailan was so helpful and accommodating during the planning process and was quick to respond to my emails and questions. The venue itself was perfect! It was so beautiful for our ceremony and reception. All of our guests commented on how unique it was and how they loved that they could go in to see the butterflies. It was a perfect night, and we would 100% recommend it for a romantic summer evening wedding!

Danielle M

6/15/2022

Beautiful venue! We had our ceremony and reception at the Butterfly House and it was intimate and beautiful. We had around 80 guests and everyone commented on how much they loved the garden. Everything went perfect. No complaints!

response 07/07/2022

We are so happy you enjoyed your wedding at The Butterfly House! Best Wishes for you and y...

our husband. Enjoy the next amazing milestones to come with your marriage!

Melinda L

10/04/2021

We just had our wedding here a few weeks ago and it was just perfect! The views and space was perfect for our special day! Working with Kate to set everything up was so easy. She was so nice and professional. She answered all our questions in a timely manner. Lindsay and Erica were our coordinators for the rehearsal and day of, they also were very nice to work with and helped to keep things moving along in a timely manner. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a venue! Price was reasonable too!

Matthew T

12/19/2019

My wife and I got married on October 20th, 2019. We only had a short time to plan our ceremony, but the event planning team at the Butterfly House was responsive and accommodating. They gave us an excellent tour and creative ideas on how to use the space. They were quite laid-back and receptive to our wishes. That aside, the venues themselves are gorgeous, and on top of that, our party was able to go check out the butterflies. We were lucky with the weather, but had it rained, we were also permitted to use the tent, which was almost as pretty as the outdoors scenery. We also had a more intimate wedding, but the Butterfly House and its different event spaces are versatile and roomy, so if we had a larger wedding, it would not have been a problem. During the wedding, the staff was very helpful in orchestrating the whole deal and were very sensitive to our nervousness. Everything ran quite smoothly. We are grateful to the folks at the Butterfly House for making our special day unforgettable. In short, we definitely recommend having a ceremony here!

Jamie C

11/07/2019

Was amazing this is a beautiful place

Jennifer N

10/06/2019

We had our wedding under the Pavilion outside in the gardens. The location provided a beautiful backdrop to our ceremony and for pictures. The staff was wonderful helping us plan the details to ensure everything ran smoothly for our big day. We had a wonderful experience and highly recommend the Butterfly House as a venue.

Kristine G

7/03/2019

I can’t say enough good things about having our wedding at the Butterfly House. Lindsey was amazing & kept everything on track!! It was beautiful

Julia S

8/31/2018

They were great to work with. It was raining on our wedding day and they made it easy to stay dry providing large clear umbrellas that looked great in our pictures.

Kaitlyn F

8/18/2018

Everything was perfect and they were able to accommodate all our guests for us!

Shannon M

11/11/2017

Stephanie was our coordinator and she was so sweet!! She was very helpful and always ready to answer any questions I had. The venue is stunning and was absolutely perfect for our big day!

Miranda G

6/26/2017

We had our ceremony at the Butterfly House in May. Everything was so beautiful! We had our ceremony on the Emerson Lakeside Terrace. They had redone that area after we booked them and it looked more beautiful than I could have imagined! The lights and the lake were the perfect backdrop for our ceremony. Overall gorgeous. They were so nice and great to work with.

Jihye H

6/19/2017

My dreamed wedding came true! We had our wedding& the reception at the Butterfly House, and it turned out to be very special. Everything was gorgeous. The coordinator, Stephanie, was very easy to work with, and very helpful. She always responded very quickly to any questions that we had. Our guest loved how beautiful it was, and they have enjoyed a lot. My wedding wouldn't be any more perfect than it was. Thank you!

Emilee N

11/29/2016

The Butterfly House was a fantastic venue for our wedding. It’s beautiful, accommodates a diverse assortment of guests’ needs well, and is generally logistically simple. Stephanie was amazing, and a treat to work with. Our only criticism was that the venue schedules its events very, very close together, which caused some planning difficulties for other vendors working on the day of the wedding. These vendors made it work, but it’s worth noting if you have vendors who are not able to deal with the extremely tight schedule.

Lila W

10/25/2016

Beautiful and amazing! I wouldn't have changed a thing. Practically speaking, they are so organized and prepared for anything! Wind, rain, chill, they've got you covered. Literally. The tented area is gorgeous and so spacious! I had actually signed the contract without having seen the venue in person first, so I felt like a bit of a risk-taker. And I was absolutely blown away. I didn't have to worry about a thing on the day because Stephanie had her team 100% prepared. Pro tip: bring bug spray for your guests. I was fine but my SIL was eaten up.

Amy B

9/07/2016

A few items to note.....if you are having your ceremony only here (not the reception), your options are limited. If you want a wedding on a Saturday you can only book a 10am wedding or a 1pm wedding. The later time slots (4:30-6:30) are reserved for weddings that are also having the reception here. They would rather leave the later timeslot open for potential business that may or may not be booked. Unless you're holding your reception here or want your wedding on a Friday, they are not interested in you as a client and will not allow the later timeslot to be reserved.

response 09/08/2016

Our outdoor butterfly garden is open April through October for a ceremony, ceremony with r...

eception and reception only wedding celebrations. We recently began to test an evening ceremony only option, in addition to our 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm rental periods. We offer the evening ceremony only option Friday, Saturday or Sunday from June - August. Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback.

Natalie B

7/26/2016

We had a wedding with ~50 people under the Pavilion outside in the gardens. The staff was wonderful helping to ensure everything ran smoothly. Our biggest concern beforehand was weather, but the pavilion provided both the shade and protection from the rain (we had a bit of both) during the ceremony and provided the most beautiful backdrop to our ceremony with the gardens at full bloom surrounding us. The butterfly release we did after the ceremony was exceptional. We have so many wonderful photos and video from that moment, especially with several of them landing on the gown. We had a wonderful ceremony there and highly recommend the Butterfly Gardens as a venue.

Megan T

6/13/2016

I chose the Butterfly House for my ceremony venue because I wanted a garden wedding with a back up plan if it rained. I loved being next to the conservatory, lake, and outside garden. It was a beautiful space, and the Emerson Lakeside Terrace tent had flaps that could have been put down if it had rained. It was definitely a plus that they included a DJ with our ceremony. They did ask some questions the night of our rehearsal right when we arrived that I wish they had emailed us about previously. We were not able to properly welcome our wedding party. That was the only negative throughout our entire experience. It was a beautiful location and it set the tone for our perfect day!

6/10/2016

We had a small wedding in the conservatory on April 23rd of this year. It was perfect for our 20 guests. Not to mention very beautiful! The staff were wonderful.

6/02/2016

We got married on April 30, 2016. The Butterfly House was the perfect location. Because the weather called for rain, we decided to have the ceremony under the tent, overlooking the lake. Perfect decision, although it actually never rained. It was simple, yet very elegant. My guest loved the atmosphere. (Especially my grandmother) Everything turned out so perfect. Stephanie was amazing to work with and very easy going, as well as professional. I would highly recommend.

10/07/2015

Everything was gorgeous. My then boyfriend and I went to the Butterfly House on a date and on that same day, we witnessed a couple having their wedding ceremony there. I always had it in the back of my mind that if we ever got married, I would want it to be at the Butterfly House. When he proposed, it was the first place we checked out in person and also the last place. I didn't need to look any further! We had both our ceremony and reception there!! ...And she lived happily ever after :0)

response 10/08/2015

Thank you for the glowing review! We were very happy to be part of your fairytale wedding!

Rachel B

8/12/2015

My husband and I did a destination wedding - to Missouri! We live in France, but decided to get married close to my family. The venue was the first thing we decided on and it set the tone of our wedding. It is a beautiful venue with three distinct settings : garden patio with pond, gazebo, and white outdoor tents overlooking the lake. It's a romantic setting but because of the Butterfly House and insect expositions it's fun and educational too! The original reason we decided to go with the Butterfly House was because we had a very good feeling about the events coordinator - Megan. Megan left about 5 months before our wedding. I was not notified of her leaving, which I was disappointed about. I eventually had to seek out the new coordinator (2 weeks before the wedding). I wish there had been more communication on their end, but Jennifer did her job fine. Overall, we were very happy to work with them.

Rachel

10/14/2014

We had our wedding and reception here in September. It was beautiful and the wedding was perfect. Megan was great to work with. She always responded quickly to any questions and was very helpful. They have a lot of different caterers to choose from for the reception. It was a great place to get pictures for the wedding,and you can take pictures in the conservatory. We liked that we could have the whole wedding there in very pretty setting. They have back up plans in case of bad weather and can put the sides done on the tent if needed. It was amazing!

Adam H

10/09/2014

We got married September of 2014. The price was good compared to other vendors, we looked all around the country and this was the best price for this type of venue. Everything was beautiful and looked great, and went very smoothly. We got so many compliments on the venue, everyone had a great time. But what made me give 5 stars was the help given to us by the Butterfly house wedding coordinator Megan. She helped us through all 10 months of our planning process. She called every vendor we had and made sure they knew when to arrive so we didn't have to worry about that. We also made a couple special requests last minute that she was happy to accomodate. I'm not really sure anything could have gone any better. She was on site the entire time of the wedding and reception. And was still there when we left at 11pm helping with cleanup and any last questions or requests we had

Amila Z

6/24/2014

I had my wedding May 31, 2014 at the Butterfly House in Faust Park, Chesterfield, MO inside Monsanto Pavilion. It is the most gorgeous location! It is a cozy, private outdoor venue that can accommodate 100 guests. They have several, beautiful, reasonably priced decor options as well. The wedding coordinators are very professional and friendly, detail-oriented throughout the whole process. The only thing I was unhappy about was the setup and the start of the ceremony. My ceremony was supposed to begin at 1:30pm. At 1:10pm, they were still setting up chairs and tying bows on the chairs. My wedding party and guests were left waiting. I did not want my guests seeing the "behind the scenes" preparations and I expected everything to be set up beforehand. Ideally, this should have been completed before our arrival. As a result, my ceremony began late at 2:00pm. They did extend my rental time of the facility by half an hour because of this. Myself, the bride, and my maid of honor had to tell the staff to seat the guests so we can get started. I felt that it was not in my role to take charge and that this could have been run better. This was poorly organized, which is very surprising because everything was perfect leading up to the event. Otherwise, very beautiful venue and I had a very beautiful wedding. The staff is extremely nice and the service overall was excellent. I highly recommend this wedding venue!

Jess L

10/05/2013

The Butterfly House was the ideal location for our wedding! We wanted an outdoor wedding, but with a safety net if it rains or got cold (October wedding). The Butterfly House was the perfect option! It was so beautiful and the tent was there in case of rain, but the sides were all open so it still had the beauty of the lake and the garden. The tent can close up and they have heat in case it gets cold, but luckily we didn't need it. Eileen and staff are wonderful to work with! She was always available when I emailed questions, took excellent care of us during the rehearsal, ceremony, and reception. Everything was taken care of for us, so it was a perfect day! This was the only unique place (i.e. not a reception hall) that offered personality and included chairs and tables and help with set up (which is a real money saver!). The carousel was also a really great photo op, I can't wait to get our photos back! I highly recommend The Butterfly House and Eileen, our wedding was perfect!

Ashley B

9/04/2013

I had my ceremony at the Butterfly House this past June. They were amazing!! They provided the sound system, microphones (where ever we wanted them) and they even had a specialist who took my ceremony music I had a friend put onto a CD and made it perfect for the timing I had walked out and down to the platform around the garden. Their coordinators were SOO good and so nice. They kept everything and everyone in check where they needed to be and they were extremely professional! After the ceremony was over, my husband and I got to go inside of the Butterfly Conservatory and take some pictures with our photographers (AMAZING PICTURES!) then we walked over to the other building and took pictures of us all riding on the Carousel and all around the old buildings and houses that are all over Faust Park! We couldn't have chosen a better place to start our future together!

Caitlin M

6/25/2013

Gorgeous site for my garden wedding. We decided on a June wedding, and thankfully the weather played out perfectly. The women at the butterfly house were very easy to work with and made sure everything went well. We had the butterfly house event manager retire mid planning, so it would have been helpful to have been told that when we started working with them. Overall, a beautiful site and I wouldn't have changed a thing.

Jennifer W

11/27/2012

I picked the Butterfly House for my reception location as it is beautiful. It takes place in an open tent (but the walls can come down) which is located on a brick patio next to a lake and a garden. It was gorgeous and I would pick it again. The only problem I had was the coordinator (who is no longer there) would never get back to me and when she left the new staff didn't even call to let me know who was handling my reception. I found out from my caterer that the prior coordinator was no longer there and had to call to confirm everything again. The reception ended up being fantastic,but the Butterfly House staff needs to get their act together with confirming details and keeping their clients informed.

Jaclyn T

6/11/2012

We had our ceremony at the Butterfly House and our reception elsewhere. Overall, it was beautiful and we had a good experience. The ceremony was in the Monsanto Pavilion, and we were able to fit 125 people. It was a little on the crowded side but not too bad. The main reason we chose the Butterfly House over other outdoor locations was that there was a backup plan in case of rain (it would be under a large, permanent tent). One thing I didn't like was that there was no place to get ready or wait for the ceremony to start. I had to wait in the office and could only have 1 person stay with me.

anonymous u

11/19/2011

We had our wedding and reception at the Butterfly House and it was more than we could have asked for. Amy was wonderful, and our guests enjoyed the chance to see butterflies during the break between ceremony and reception. Everything was outdoors, and everything was amazing!

Sarah S

6/15/2011

This is a beautiful place for a wedding, you are totaly taken care of here

Lisa Marie C

10/30/2010

Staff was fairly easy to work with, and the grounds were beautiful. The only problems we had were with some of the rules and guidelines. They were not specific at all about telling us what we could and could not use at our reception. We had told them months before the wedding what we had planned to use for decorations and they agreed, but on the day of the wedding they did not let us do what we had planned. The staff also seemed to be bothered by any small questions we had. Very beautiful place to have a wedding, but staff is just ok.

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15050 Faust Park, Chesterfield, MO

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