The Westin St. Louis

verything was perfect!

d it in a hotel and ceremony in the same space. The westin was able to accommodate that at a reasonable price. They made many changes for us-accodomdating bringing in someone to play the piano and also choosing St. Louis draft beers. The Food was INCREDIBLE. The day of was flawless-Megan is incredibly organized and has a spread sheet of all the vendors. I did not have one worry the day of-other than running late for the first look. With the Westin, you get a bridal suite that is spacious and fun! We were able to have all the bridesmaid sleep together and get ready in it on the day of. I cannot say how perfect it was-- I hope that everyone gives the promenade a chance and consider it for your wedding space!

d luxury of the rooms, not to mention, the incredible staff. Check-in went perfectly and each guest received their goodie bag as planned. Now, regarding the reception and cocktail hour in the Promenade Ballroom and Foyer, everything from the setup, to the food, to the service, and flow of the evening was flawless. The Wedding Coordinator, Megan Powell, was a miracle worker making sure that every detail (and there were many) was perfectly executed. Megan worked tirelessly before the wedding to understand what I envisioned and when I walked into the ballroom I was blown away! The cocktail hour was so much fun with saxophone and piano (on the Westin’s grand piano) serenading us while we sipped signature cocktails and munched on incredible passed hor’doerves. After the guests were seated in the ballroom for the toasts and cake cutting, the food stations were opened. I had been a little nervous about how food stations would work but Megan assured me that everyone would love it, and they did! I cannot believe the number of guests who have since told me that the food was, by far, the best they had ever had at a wedding. The Westin worked with us on the menu making it a one of a kind experience which was absolutely incredible. This was no cookie cutter reception, it absolutely reflected the bride and groom’s personality, and their hopes and dreams for their wedding. The hotel’s staff could not have been more considerate, more conscientious or more genuinely happy to be part of our celebration. So many made an effort to greet me, extend their congratulations and best wishes, and I am forever grateful for their kindnesses. I highly recommend the Westin if you are planning a wedding in St. Louis. You will not be disappointed, in fact, as I look back, it was probably the best decision we made! Kate

stly say I did not worry about anything on my wedding day because I trusted Megan with everything. I got so many compliments on the beautiful venue and the food. It was PERFECT!

time. The cocktail area, the reception room and the hotel in general were so clean which is, of course, what we would all want. The food was delicious which I have not been able to say about other receptions we have attended in other venues. Megan was a joy to work with! There was a change in wedding coordinators with in the last month of our planning. Needless to say, we were a bit concerned. However, we could not have asked for anyone better than Megan.

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inator, Shannon, is a dream to work with. She went above and beyond and made sure that our day was exactly what we envisioned it to be. I highly recommend this venue..you won't regret it!

ays of seeing other venues and meeting planners, she was a standout. She was so accommodating and genuine. We knew she would be the best choice for helping to plan our day. Then, it turned out that Shannon was also getting married in November and had to turn our day of coordinating over to Heather. We were a little nervous because we had worked so much with Shannon but the transition was seamless. They were both wonderful and our big day went off without a hitch. Our guests loved the hotel and we were lucky enough to get the AMAZING presidential suite for our honeymoon suite. Overall, our wedding was the best day ever and much of that is due to The Westin, Shannon and Heather!

She was professional, knowledgeable, friendly and quick to respond to my many questions. She made our experience so wonderful and she was just so great to work with. The food was very tasty and they had a large variety of items to choose from. We LOVED our Westin wedding and would recommend it to anyone looking for a decently priced hotel wedding with a modern feel.

areas are beautiful and the food is delicious with big portions! Servers are great as well. I very highly recommend checking it out! The rooms are also beautiful with great room rates. Very cool on the inside and outside! I cannot say enough great things about the westin and Shannon!

ing, she would get back to me in record time. We wouldn't have changed a thing and if we could do the whole process over we would definitely choose them again!

prompt in her responses. We got an incredible rate for being in downtown St. Louis and the rooms themselves were extraordinary; our guests couldn't stop raving about them! We booked a suite for the bridesmaids the morning-of and for our wedding night suite and it was breathtaking! The space was enormous and provided the perfect area for our large wedding party and truly provided the perfect nightcap for the perfect day. I can't imagine having our wedding block anywhere else and we are so glad we decided to stay at the Westin!

de my first visit to look at the event space. Heather made this the most stress-free and fun planning experience, I truly loved working with her and already miss her! She honestly just made this happen beautifully, under our budget, and perfectly. She even helped us get connected with our fabulous photographer, Kara Proehl of Bright Shot Photography, and she also very kindly endured my lists and itinerary! The Westin simply employs the kindest, most helpful and conscientious staff of any hotel I have ever been to. When I was setting up my candy bar the day before the wedding, Jordan came to check on me and without even asking brought me a giant bottle of water. Our bartender, Orlando, completely rocked it at our ceremony. I kept hearing rave reviews about him throughout the night, only to learn later that it was his first night bartending because he had to fill in due to another employee being sick. He was utterly impressive! Every valet was fabulous and just fun, and totally took it in stride when covered with glitter from our centerpieces (Orlando!)! When we went to eat breakfast the morning after our wedding at Clark Street Grille, our waiter Rod surprised us with a complimentary breakfast, complete with mimosas and fries (after my months of no carbs!) The Westin just made this entire experience more perfect than even I envisioned, and I cannot be more grateful. I have had so many guests tell me that they want to go back to our wedding and do it all over again, which is a true testament to the Westin. I cannot imagine having had our wedding anywhere else. Thank you is simply not enough.

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oed and “ahhed” at the modern beauty of the venue. The Westin and their wonderful team made our wedding planning and day as painless as possible, from the valet staff to the front desk- who took the time to learn our names and always offer a helping hand. Furthermore, we absolutely could not have had this wedding without the Westin’s catering manager and wedding guru, Heather Tipton. Planning a Kosher Jewish wedding in Saint Louis comes with its challenges. Additional rooms, special requests, cultural differences… Needless to say, a coordinator for the day was essential. Heather was so much more than the “catering manager” – she took care of everything for us – checked in regularly, answered calls and messages within minutes, coordinated with the outside Kosher caterer and his staff, made sure I had something to eat before the ceremony, and had the organizing skills and patience of a saint. Leading up to the wedding, we had nearly every opportunity for stress and mayhem, but Heather always had everything under control and took care of every last detail. My husband and I can’t say enough regarding how impressed we are with Heather’s professionalism, organization, kindness, and understanding to make our day personal to us. Our wedding day would not have been as special without Heather and her remarkable staff. The Westin is our home away from home (keep in mind, we live in Saint Louis!) We absolutely recommend the Westin to any future brides and grooms. They absolutely over-delivered to what we were expecting, and we really appreciated the hard work and time all the amazing staff put in to make our dream day a reality.

ry second that I stepped my foot into the cab to leave the hotel the day after the reception. Planning my wedding from out of town was a breeze thanks to Heather! She was very helpful and flexible with meeting me the few times I was in town during my planning process and always had a quick answer to any of my questions either via email or phone call - communication is so important to every bride, but especially an out-of-town bride! I was completely worry-free the entire evening of my wedding and was able to have fun, dance the night away, and rest assure that my guests were having a wonderful time and receiving first class service. I also got many compliments from my out of town guests who stayed at the Westin that weekend -they were truly impressed with the accommodations and the level of service they received from the ease of booking rooms, check out on Sunday and every moment in between. Our families and friends are still talking about our wonderful day! Heather and the entire staff really went the extra mile!

us for 18 months and I can't imagine anyone more in touch with the women of today. I would highly recommend the Westin to anyone considering any kind of reception. It is absolutely top notch.

to work with. Our wedding was perfect thanks to her!

the wedding - and couldn't book in the wedding block since the days weren't part of the block. Tracey took care of it and added those days, without me even knowing, so that guests could do so and receive the discounted rate. Furthermore, the discounted rate is generous - at a normal rate of ~$300/night, guests paid $129/night (plus taxes and parking). For our wedding night suite, we paid $250 since we had more than 10 rooms booked in our block. The room was beautiful and spacious - I wish we would've had more time to enjoy it! After the wedding weekend, there were a few things that needed to be taken care of with other guests' rooms, etc. - I simply emailed Tracey, explaining the situation, and she again took care of everything. Guests loved the rooms... And Tracey provided excellent service and peace of mind!!

menade ballroom. In my opinion, many hotel ballrooms all look the same, but the Westin's ballroom has a modern feel to it. I loved the brick interior as well as the cocktail hour room that is lined with windows. After choosing the Westin, planning the reception went seamlessly. Like many brides, I had many small details that I would worry about, however, there was never a need to. Heather would respond to my emails quickly and thoroughly and never gave me a reason to worry. The tasting was also amazing- there were so many delicious options to choose from. It was difficult to narrow it down to just one! Once the day finally arrived, everything went perfectly. The Westin staff pretty much took care of all the details. I dropped off miscellaneous decor items days prior and they placed them better than I ever could have. I honestly couldn't believe my eyes when I saw ballroom, it was everything I had wanted and more. Also, the hotel rooms are incredible. Our out of town guests were impressed and the room block rate was very reasonable. Overall, the food was amazing, the room was beautiful, and the timeline went perfectly. I wish we could do it again!

many compliments on the rooms, the food, and the reception. The staff at the Westin was helpful and attentive. Heather Tipton, the coordinator for the event, was wonderful. She thought of absolutely everything. The new coordinator in training, Shannon, was also attentive and easy to work with. We really have nothing but good things to say and would 100% recommend the Westin STL to anyone.

our wedding and convinced that Heather would be able to deliver the quality of service the Westin promised (and she did!). Leading up to the wedding, Heather was quick to answer whatever lists of questions we had; was organized, patient and courteous; and provided a lot of expertise regarding the flow and special touches we wanted at our event. She was the glue that held everything together and really put us to ease with both our ceremony and reception being held at the Westin. The Food – our guests couldn’t stop raving about the amazing food the Westin cooked up! What was served during the taste test (which are FULL portions of what to expect during the wedding day), was exactly what was delivered on our special day. We didn’t get to try the appetizers for our cocktail hour prior to the wedding but the Westin didn’t disappoint. Appetizers and dinner portions were a good size, served warm and cooked exactly to what we expected. The Westin – the hotel offered a great deal for our guests who were staying there, the bridal suite and the guest rooms were exceptional, the hotel as a whole was really clean and the staff were always professional. The Promenade Room was in a perfect location – 1st floor, tucked to the side of the hotel with its own foyer for a private cocktail hour. During our event, Heather (the staff) even moved all our gifts to the bridal suite and tucked away the cards safely so we didn’t have to worry about it. Also, since there wasn’t an event the following morning in the ballroom, the hotel locked up the room after the party was over and let us pick up the decorations whenever we were available the next day. The Westin really over-delivered to what we were expecting, made it a stress-free night, and we absolutely appreciated all the professional care they provided us on our special day!

enomenal! I have received TONS of compliments! Heather was the coordinator for me and she made this process so easy for my husband and I. For the majority of the planning we were out of town; she was very easy to get in touch with and her responses were very quick. She made a process that can be stressful very easy and fun! On top of all of this, the venue is quite affordable for brides on a somewhat smaller budget. My husband and I got so much more than what we thought we could afford when starting to plan everything. All in all, this venue was Perfect! If I had to re-do everything for my wedding, I would choose The Westin again 100%!!

edding guests. The customer service that our friends and family received was exceptional! They still talk about how lovely this hotel was, how friendly the staff was, and how incredible Heather was that night; and we got married over a mon. ago! Back to Heather. Not only was she there the ENTIRE night, but she made sure that my husband and I were taken care of. She sent an extra meal, along with our wedding cake pieces/extra cupcakes AND chocolate covered strawberries to our room at the end of the night. She made sure we are on time with our schedule of things and she took care of any problem that night that may have happened. During the process of planning she was accommodating, helpful and understanding when it came to last minute changes or additions. I cannot recommend The Westin St. Louis anymore and that's simply because Heather made it so memorable, easy, and fun for us! Thank you so, so much!

n suite, and especially their amazing catering manager, Heather Tipton. She is a saint! I cannot say enough wonderful things about her. She made our wedding day spectacular and we are so grateful for all she did for us during our planning experience and on the day of our wedding. She took care of all the last minute details that would normally stress a bride out to make sure I did not have to worry about a thing and could enjoy my wedding day. I honestly don't know how our wedding could have turned out any better and I give all the credit to Heather and her amazing staff the the Westin. My family as well as other guests at our wedding constantly compliment how smoothly everything went and how unstressed and happy I was on our wedding day. That is all because of Heather! I will forever recommend The Promenade by Westin to anyone who asks me about reception venues in the future. If I had to do the whole process over again, I would not change a single thing! The whole day was perfect!! Thank you Heather and everyone else at the Westin for making our wedding one that will be remembered by our family and friends forever, and one that my husband and I will cherish and reminisce on for years to come!

say, my stress level was at an all time high! Heather, the catering manager, made me feel comfortable knowing that the St. Louis reception was in good hands. She was so easy to work with and so flexible, given that most of our interactions had to through email or when I was in town. Our reception was beautiful. The standard linens at the Westin are gorgeous, and the food was phenomenal. We received complements all night from our guests. I would highly recommend the Westin to any Bride to be!

a beat and I didn't have one worry on wedding day. The rest of the hotel staff was fabulous too. The bridal suite was HUGE and perfect for my bridal party and I to get ready in on wedding morning. The night before the wedding, my groom checked into his room and there were a few beers there waiting for him and his groomsmen with a personalized note saying to relax and enjoy himself. There were waters waiting for me and my bridesmaids so we could be fresh in the morning. On our wedding night, we had Imo's waiting in our room for us along with champagne, chocolate covered strawberries, and snack mix. The little details like those really impress me. The ballroom and cocktail hour room are already such unique spaces that we hardly decorated and everything looked great. If we could do it again, we would choose The Westin Promenade Ballroom a hundred times over.

ful wedding and reception it was. They were very impressed with the Westin Hotel setting, food, beverages and the entire staff at the Hotel. We could not of done this without your outstanding support and care. Thanks again for everything! Best wishes Steven Booher

were 3 people in charge of my bloc and they all would tell me different things when I tried to arrange different things. The biggest hassle was the reservations line didn't seem to know what was going on with my bloc so for each of my guests who stayed, I had to call and double check that they were given the bloc rate for the entire stay, that they had the right sized beds, and that their welcome bag arrived. It was also a bummer that the rooms weren't next to each other. My guests were spread all over the hotel. The rooms were fabulous but it was a bit more hassle than what I expected from the Westin reputation.

was also great to work with adding rooms as needed and helping last minute guests find rooms. We were extremely happy with everything about the Westin!