The McPherson Wedding Venue

second changes and just went with the flow. They provided amazing advice throughout and kept all of my guests happy. The food and drinks are amazing. My wedding happened on the hottest day of STL summer and everyone was comfortable inside throughout the night. Thank you McPherson Wedding Venue.

e thought it was simply amazing and a tribute to the Central West End.  This was not our first time at McPherson, and let me tell you,. it is an absolute gem of a facility in the heart of St. Louis.. Your staff was so easy to work with, and went above and beyond anything we asked for. Thank you so much for making our daughter’s special day SO amazing. We lived in St. Louis, have a number of friends and family in St. Louis, and we will ALWAYS recommend the McPherson as a wedding venue.

om suite. The courtyard is also very spacious and includes an outdoor bar area. The venue staff is very helpful and informative. My one and only less than perfect part of the experience was having to use Russo's as our caterer since they partner together. The food was good but Russo's is very difficult to communicate and work with.

eness of the venue staff. Questions were typically answered in less than 24 hours. Overall, a fantastic experience!

planning process seamless and stress-free. Every question was answered promptly, and we always felt supported and well-guided. The ease of booking was a major advantage. From event coordination to on-site amenities, everything was streamlined and thoughtfully managed, which saved both time and unnecessary stress. The venue itself is absolutely beautiful and unique! Exactly what we wanted. Every space is well-maintained, thoughtfully designed, and photograph-ready, creating an elegant atmosphere that elevated the entire experience. It provided the perfect backdrop for a truly special day. Can’t thank them enough for making the entire process perfect! We can’t say enough good things! 5 stars isn’t enough!  What truly impressed us was the affordability. The value offered far exceeded expectations, especially considering the level of service, convenience, and overall quality. It is rare to find a venue that delivers this combination of beauty, professionalism, and cost-effectiveness. We could not recommend this venue more highly to any couple looking for an exceptional experience with outstanding service, simplicity in planning, and a stunning setting.

and very accommodating, he was just a text away the whole time and made sure everything ran smoothly. The bridal suite in the basement was a HUGE perk and the perfect space to get ready for the big day. We only needed some lovely flowers on the tables as the venue itself is stunning and lightening was gorgeous. We were able to utilize the courtyard all night after the ceremony with firepits and there was plenty of space indoors for a full dance floor. 10/10, would recommend!

free wedding morning!! Phillip was amazing to work with and easy to get a hold of! Rob was very accommodating as well, we loved the whole staff! The views inside are amazing for a Halloween wedding, I appreciated the lighting the most!

of the reception, Phillip, Rob and the staff were exceptional, answering all questions and even offering suggestions that I hadn’t thought of yet! We used the chapel for the ceremony and then enjoyed the courtyard outside for the cocktail hour while they set up for the reception. They worked efficiently and exceeded my expectations. They work exclusively with Russo’s catering and Russo’s also did an excellent job. The food was delicious! I highly recommend this venue.

ing atmosphere. From start to finish, Phillip was incredible to work with. He was so attentive and responsive, and truly made the entire process seamless. I never had to worry about a thing! I can’t recommend The McPherson enough for anyone looking for a beautiful space with exceptional service.

e owner’s clarity and communication was 10/10. I visited the space many times and each time it was always so welcoming and clean. I loved that they offered early access, uplighting, a patio area, and had a required caterer. They had other add-on options that I assume other brides and grooms would appreciate. I would choose them if I had to plan another wedding all over again.

s of the area are from long ago. I was very surprised how great this venue was for my niece’s wedding. It was set up perfectly for their wedding of 100-150 people. The transition from wedding ceremony to reception was magnificent. We gathered in a courtyard space right off the hall while the wedding party took pictures, and the room was transition to the reception hall. It went very smooth. Special note. My wife lost one of her cherished earrings and thought it may have been lost at the venue. We called and left a message asking if they could look around to see if the earring was there. This was a long shot, but we felt it was worth a try. On our drive back home, the owner called us and said when the facility opens back up they will look around for it. Just our luck we heard back from the owner saying that he found the earring and would mail it to us. Wow! Everything went well including the finding the cherished earring.

in person and as soon as you walk in you are greeted by a beautiful lobby area that flows through to the bar area then leads into the most beautiful ceremony/reception chapel area with 30 foot beamed ceilings and upper lighting. It absolutely takes your breathe away every time and when it did, we just knew this was the place we wanted to get married. The courtyard is beautiful and such a great perk to the space, as well as the bridal suite downstairs and the groom lounge. The owner Phillip was great to work with and helped answer any questions that we had. We also moved our wedding date up several months - Phillip was very accommodating and made that a breeze to do. Phillip also arranged for us to drop off our wedding decor early instead of having to bring it the day of, which was another major way him and his team went above and beyond for us. Also wanted to give a shout out to Rob who was part of Phillip's team for really working with us on the chair setup and making sure we had everything the day of. Would recommend this place to anyone!

o work with. The caterer, Russo's, was also very good. The McPherson is great for the wedding ceremony and also for the reception. I would recommend that anyone choose this for a wedding venue.

ention, Philip took great care of us and made sure all of our questions were answered and was there to support with the vendors throughout the night. Would definitely recommend booking the McPherson to anyone I know!!

rd is beautiful for an outdoor ceremony! Everything went smoothly, and I wouldn't have changed a thing. Highly recommend this venue for anyone looking to have a beautiful and memorable wedding! Thank you Phillip and Rob!

town guests), the getting ready rooms are perfect, Phillip and his team were wonderful to work with, and Russos is the exclusive caterer for the venue and they did a phenomenal job on the food and the cake.

rfect and went off without a single issue. We accidentally forgot a couple rentals and Phillip went above and beyond to lock them up for us and get them back to us. The entire process was just amazing. I would do it all over again!

e venue is beautiful and they thought of all the guests needs when they redesigned it. There are so many spaces to gather in. The bar, the patio, the grooms chamber, the dining room and it has an incredible bride’s suite. And in hearing from my friends that have already done this, I can tell that The McPherson has raised the bar. We are so happy that we found them!

o work with from that first tour through the evening of the wedding. The couple wanted an outdoor ceremony and the weather was unpredictable. Phillip made sure we could make that final call the morning of, which took so much stress off of us. He was communicative and accommodating through the whole process. Everyone we met there was helpful and only wanted us to enjoy our special day. The bridal suite is great! Evening was wonderful. Thank you so much Phillip!!

tice. They made me wedding day so special! Just so you know before you go look you do have to use their Caterer “Russo’s” this for me I kind of liked cause it took off one thing I had to do, but they were pricey side. I would have my wedding there all over again.

rd, We also paid an extra fee for their bridal suite (located on the lower level) the morning of the wedding so the bride and all 8 bridesmaids, plus flower girl and mother of bride and mother of groom could do hair and makeup (by other vendors). There was plenty of seating to relax when we weren’t having our hair or make up done. Everything was very clean as well.

easant, and he was readily available throughout the wedding planning process to answer any questions. We removed a star because of the catering situation. Russo's is the exclusive catering company for the McPherson venue, meaning you are obligated to use their food/cake/services/etc, with no other options. To clarify: Russo's food and service for the actual wedding was amazing! However, working with them throughout the planning process was frustrating at times: the coordinator seemed disorganized, and communication could have been much better. Often it took weeks to receive an email response, and we repeated our preferences multiple times. We were also really bummed that the staff cleaned away all the cake towards the end of the night before we could even try it. Despite the issues, overall we loved having our wedding there, and would recommend The McPherson to other couples.

. . With our first event being our son's rehearsal dinner, for 55, and now our 2nd event being a surprise party for less than 50, we can't recommend The McPherson enough. We want an excuse to have another party there. With the option for indoor/outdoor, multiple bars if needed, tvs for slideshows, and a PA system that can pump up the music, we absolutely love it there. Everybody that attends for the first time are surprised how beautiful and accommodating it is. Oh, and with Russo's catering, we had plenty of gluten free options for the celiacs in our family. . Anyway, you can't go wrong and the team here will make sure you have it the way you need it!

offers additional ways to make the space your own and he will accommodate any additions you may have up to the last minute. We had our wedding in February and they offered a discount since we were booking during off season. Also, the venue has it's own parking lot which is a life saver in the Central West End neighborhood. Couldn't recommend this venue more.

orld! The bridal suite was a great place for all of us girls to get ready and the guys enjoyed hanging out in the grooms room! Philip was great to work with and everyone there was so nice and took great care of us! Even after the wedding, we had accidentally left some stuff behind and they held onto it for us until we were able to go pick it up. I will always recommend this venue and it will always hold a special place in my heart!

oint of contact was Phillip and he was very attentive to questions as I was juggling decisions between multiple parties. He never made me feel like I was a burden which I’m sure I was with as many questions as I had. He was quick to respond to each and every one of my inquiries via text. Once we were certain this was the place, Phillip put me in touch with Emily from Russos. Russos is their exclusive caterer. I am so grateful they had a meal plan that fit our budget. The meal was absolutely delicious including our meals for those with dietary restrictions. We had a carved beef that was to die for! Phillip was present the night of the event to make sure our sound and visuals were up and running and he even put our company logos up on the bar screens for some added flair. This was an added touch he did just because. The catering staff were very-respectful of our presentation as they provided dinner service during the presentation. Long story, not short, everything was perfect for our guests and we will for sure be booking more events here at the McPherson. Not to mention I am also planning a wedding so this was great for a trial run. While on sight I got to check out the bridal suite and it was like nothing I had seen before!! Absolutely stunning! Thank you Phillip for all your support! I will for sure be seeing you again very soon!

a courtyard ceremony (which is on the venue property) you have to pay an extra $295... THEN you have to pay for each individual chair (was $1.50 when we signed our contract, but increased to $3 by wedding time, luckily only had to pay the 1.50) and a setup/delivery/take down fee as well... you also have only one choice for a caterer, which was a pain as well due to the upcharges for that. but that will be on the caterer review

g about how beautiful the space was. It truly added that extra special touch to our day. I highly recommend it for its elegance and the incredible service!

in the heart of the Central West End. Not only is the venue beautiful inside and out, it also has great parking directly across the street. Thank you Phillip for making our daughter's reception a dream come true and being there for us through the planning process! I highly recommend this venue! You will be in good hands from start to finish!

oint. We received so many compliments from our guests throughout the entire evening. The entire day of and evening went so smooth and the food was delicious. I want to personally thank Phillip for all of his attention to detail on the day of and answering all of my questions promptly throughout the planning process! So happy we chose the McPherson!

e. Anything we had questions about or needed he was quick to answer via call, text, or email. I was able to visit the venue several times before my wedding to measure things, get eyes on the venue to help with my vision for the day, and show loved ones before the day of. The bridal suite is so spacious. Everything was clean & exceeded our expectations! We could not recommend this venue more!

int roller, etc) which was a nice thing not to have to worry about. My only issue is that their exclusive caterer is Russo's and I had a very poor experience with them.

they took care of it immediately. Could not have asked for a better night

small to medium size wedding. We had 125 guests and it was perfect for our size. Many great perks about this venue including 1) its natural décor lends itself to minimal decoration needed, 2) It is an “easy button” for decisions as the bar, food, linens, and cake are all handled by the one caterer, 3) parking lot included, 4) bridal suite and grooms quarters, 5) many onsite options for pictures. HOWEVER, I am dropping to 3 stars for the following reasons: 1. PLEASE go read reviews on Russo’s catering before booking with them. They are the only caterer and I experienced many difficulties with them. The food and day of experience was excellent – service leading to the event was POOR. This should not affect the score of the venue BUT because they are the ONLY caterer it must by default. 2. Venue coordinator never referred to me by my name ONCE. I do not expect to be friends but I would have appreciated him at least pretending to know who I was when I called. 3. In the intro meeting, you are given a packet with “all the info you need to know”. Turns out that’s all the info you will get. “Refer to the packet”. I reached out with questions here and there (reasonable amount and never emergent). He would respond immediately but he would let you know that he was “out to dinner with his family” or “he wasn’t working today” but he could talk. Made you feel like you were inconveniencing him when you just wanted to schedule a meeting to go over some questions. Tried to schedule a final touch point and was asked “well what do you want to know? Did you meet with the caterer? We can talk about this when we get closer.” I had to direct this instead of him making sure I had all of the final items made and needed. I found this part of my experience very stressful when I paid the venue and it is his sole job to coordinate. I finally got his attention FOUR DAYS before the wedding so I could have that discussion. 4. The “extra” items that they provide will nickel and dime you to death after paying a nice sum to rent the venue. They are due 30 days ahead of time – again because I couldn’t schedule a time to talk, I got the bill three days ahead of time. He then had the audacity to make sure that I got the bill and to hand a copy to my bridesmaid when she walked in so he could make sure I paid. 5. If you have your ceremony indoors, there is a hidden charge from the catering company Russo’s not mentioned in any of the paperwork provided by the McPherson. It is $2 per person. All this said, I would definitely not change our venue, but I wish someone had left an honest review so that I could have known these items going in.

hop.. we we were able to have our ceremony on the courtyard and then go straight to the cocktail hour and inside for the reception. Phillip was awesome to work with. He was quick to respond to my emails/texts and answered all of our questions. The morning of he offered us water, ice, etc for our coolers and for the bridal suite. The venue itself is very clean, and the bridal suite was an added plus for us!