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Small Weddings

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Small Weddings in St Louis Missouri

Smaller Guest list are becoming the hottest trend in weddings, Yes, Small Weddings.   314-472-5017

Ten reasons to have a small wedding:

1. You get to celebrate one of the biggest days of your life surrounded by people who love you. Nearly everyone says this is one of the best things about having a small wedding.

2. Make Your wedding a celebration with close-knit friends and family, rather than a production.  You will feel more relaxed on your wedding day. Because you’ll be surrounded by friends and family, you’ll feel more at home with your guests.

3. You can make your guests feel at home. Because you will be able to spend at least some time with your guests, they will feel more at home at your wedding. Also, when the guest list is small, guests will have a better opportunity to mingle with most of the others. Chances are that many of your guests will know one another.

4. You can splurge. Some couples choose a small guest list not necessarily because their budgets are small, but because they can pull out all the stops and have a truly lavish wedding. You get more ‘wow’ for less wallet with a small wedding. When you’ve got fewer guests, you can splurge on the things that really matter to you. .

5.You can get your guests involved. A small wedding will give you the opportunity to get your loved ones involved in your special day. Also, it’s a lot easier pulling off a DIY wedding with a guest list under 50, than a big scale production.

6. You have more freedom to customize your wedding to your own tastes. A small wedding gives you the opportunity to get your creative juices flowing and make your unique wedding a reflection of the two of you.

7. You get to spend time with your guests. How many weddings have made you feel like a stranger fulfilling a social obligation?  Small weddings aren’t like that. When the guest list is small, the bride and groom can spend time with each of their guests, making them feel welcome.

8. You can save money. You can save thousands of dollars by having an intimate wedding, which means you won’t have to go over your Wedding Budget.

9. You have more options when choosing a venue.  Since you won’t need a large space to accommodate your guests, many small wedding venues will be open to you. A smaller guest list means more creative options.

10. You can have a wedding that people will remember. Because your wedding won’t be typical – the kind your guests have been to over and over again – your wedding is more likely to be remembered.

For more info on a St Louis Wedding Officiant from St Louis Wedding Chapel for your special day …….  Call   314-472-5017  Check us out on facebook

Cutest Little Wedding Chapel in St Louis

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St Louis Wedding Chapel

Is St Louis Cutest little Wedding Chapel      9620 S. Broadway,  63125      314-472-5017

St Louis Wedding Chapel

St Louis Wedding Chapel is not only the cutest but is perfect for small weddings in St Louis MO.   St Louis has a lot of Charm and is a great and popular destination to have a wedding ceremony.  Located in the Heart of the Midwest with the the St. Louis Gateway Arch to mark the the spot “the gateway to the west”, right on the bank of the Mississippi River.   St Louis, With it’s many beautiful gardens and parks and attractions is a great place to plan a wedding ceremony.

And when looking for a Chapel to plan a small wedding…  St Louis Wedding Chapel is sure to fit the bill.  Beautifully decorated and some of the most experienced wedding ministers in the country….

You can bring your own Minister or use one of theirs…  Either way the Wedding chapel is inexpensive and affordable but don’t let the low prices fool you….

…..Just look at what some these folks had to say

“Rev Sark was absolutely incredible with me and my wifes wedding today, we couldn’t have asked for a better wedding. You will not find a nicer chapel that is so affordable and friendly such as st louis wedding chapel. Thank you so much for the awesome wedding mr sark and for being so down to earth, highly recommend this place,for any future weddings”

“Was Absolutely Pleasant an Awesome Experience. Sark you made the experience an even better memory for year’s to come with the Wise words of wisdom,to the vows we exchanged! I would recommend to Everyone to look up “St Louis Wedding Chapel” from small Ceremony to large They have you covered! God Bless”

” We couldn’t of pictured a more perfect wedding ceremony! Rev Teri was amazing! They are wonderful to work with! Thank you for helping us make our day so special and one we will never forget!!”

“Our wedding was so amazing thanks to The St. Louis Wedding Chapel! Small, short and sweet…we were able to focus on what made us happy, eachother, and the small details that were important to us instead of all the big to do’s! The chapel is beautiful, the ceremony was perfect! Very pleased! Thank you so much for making our day unforgettable!”

” St. Louis wedding chapel was by far the cutest little chapel we looked at, and for the money “oh my God”  And Rev Elking was absolutely amazing.  And the words he spoke, I just get teared up thinking about.  all I can say is “thank you”.

To book a wedding or to come see the chapel  Call … 314-472-5017

For more info on a St Louis Wedding Officiant from St Louis Wedding Chapel for your special day …….  Call   314-472-5017

St Louis City Hall Elopement

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St Louis City Hall Elopement

Call Rev Sark Elking today to plan your St Louis City Hall Elopement ceremony…  314-472-5017

Elope in St Louis to St Louis City Hall
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Small wedding Ideas… for a St Louis City Hall Elopement –  Run off to the courthouse or elope to St Louis City Hall?    Both of these are popular ways of getting married, today more than ever.   With the cost of wedding skyrocketing and all the stress that can go with it.   Maybe you are just looking for some quick and easy ideas for planning a wedding.

The word elope means “to run away with a lover, with the intention of getting married”.  Today it refers to a small, quick, intimate ceremony with out all the stress and expense of a big wedding. 

To elope in St Louis or have a courthouse wedding, 1st you must go to the recorder of deeds and obtain a valid Missouri Marriage License. Then you must go to the courthouse on one of the Fridays that they perform ceremonies,  enter your name into the docket and then wait in the courtroom for your name to be called.  But lets face it, who wants to wait around for something as impersonable as that? 

With just a little planning…   We can help make something really simple into something very special. We can help you elope to city hall in downtown St Louis.  To have the perfect Wedding.  St Louis City Hall has a beautiful rotunda that allows couples to elope during business hours (Mon – Fri 8am to 4.30pm).  A St Louis City Hall elopement can be a quick and easy way to go from engaged to wed the same day.

We can help plan your city hall wedding as simple or as elaborate as you want.  Get married in city hall the same day you get your license. many times just moments after getting it.  For elopements, there is no facility use fee, but you have to pay to park. Bring at least two witnesses with you.  Dress as simple or as elegant as you like.  Have a friend there to take a couple pictures or hire a professional photographer to document every treasured moment of your wedding day.

You can capture stunning photos with all City hall’s great architecture while getting married on the Mezzanine or on the grand staircase.

Call us today to talk about your wedding…   Wedding Minister

Call Rev Sark Elking today to plan your wedding ceremony…  314-472-5017

For more info on a St Louis Wedding Officiant from St Louis Wedding Chapel for your special day …….  Call   314-472-5017  Check us out on facebook

Boathouse Wedding

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Boathouse Annex & Tented North Patio

Boathouse Wedding – Lakeside entertaining at its best.

6101 Government Drive, St. Louis, MO 63110      Need a Minister?

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Boathouse Wedding…  Although the Boathouse is not offered as a wedding reception venue, the Boathouse Annex and Tented North Patio provide wonderful ambiance for engagement parties, bridal showers, and rehearsal dinners!   and a great spot for Small Elopement weddings in Forest Park along the shore line of the lake.

The Boathouse Annex in Forest Park was originally built as a boat storage facility. The building has since been renovated and tastefully decorated in a fishing-cottage motif. The large spacious interior is adorned with antiques, a large moose head and Vermont pot bellied stove, making it the ideal place for fun and casual events, such as bridal showers. The Boathouse Annex overlooks the Post Dispatch Lake and is situated in a separate building adjacent to the Boathouse restaurant. It does not have air-conditioning. It does have forced air gas heating and a gas fireplace for use in winter months.

For private events occurring May-October, the Boathouse Tented North Patio offers a fantastic view of Forest Park and the Post Dispatch Lake. It is the perfect spot for engagement parties and rehearsal dinners!

Capacity
ANNEX
Buffet Seated: 40
Buffet Cocktail Dinner: 100TENTED NORTH PATIO
Buffet Seated: 120Buffet Cocktail Dinner: 150
Facility Rental

ANNEX
Day Rental (available all year round)
There is not a facility rental fee for luncheon events at the Boathouse Annex for a 2 hour event, however you must meet a food and beverage minimum of $500. See Annex Luncheon Menu below for pricing details. Daytime events at the Annex must conclude no later than 3:30 p.m.

Evening Rental (available Nov-Apr)
Mon-Thurs and Sun: $500
Fri-Sat: $850

TENTED NORTH PATIO

Day Rental (available May-Oct)

Up to 4 hours (must be out by 3:30 p.m.)
Mon-Thurs: $500
Fri, Sat, Sun: $750

Evening Rental (available May-Oct)
Mon-Thurs: $750
Fri, Sat, Sun: $1000

Food & Beverage Minimums
Annex day: $500
Annex evening: $2000
Tented North Patio day & evening: $2000

Call for more info… (314) 961-7588

or to book and elopement wedding and need a minister

call…  314-472-5017   St Louis Wedding Chapel

It is not only important to make sure your minister / wedding officiant is the right fit.  But that you choose a minister who is qualified to perform your wedding ceremony.  Crossing State lines can tricky, every state is different.

Missouri Law for Ministers

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Missouri LawMissouri Law on Ministers

Who may legally perform a wedding ceremony in Missouri?
“MISSOURI MINISTERS ONLY”

Missouri Marriage Law

451.100. “Marriages may be solemnized by any clergyman, either active or retired, who is in good standing with any church or synagogue in this state.   Marriages may also be solemnized, without compensation, by any judge, including a municipal judge.  Marriages may also be solemnized by a religious society, religious institution, or religious organization of this state, according to the regulations and customs of the society, institution or organization, when either party to the marriage to be solemnized is a member of such society, institution or organization.”

We spoke with a young man from Illinois who is an attorney and hired us to perform his wedding ceremony.   He was going to ask his friend who was a recently ordained minister in Illinois to perform their ceremony.   He said after reading the MO statue.  He said, the way the law is written, his friend did not meet the legal guidelines to perform a ceremony in Missouri.   His friend  was ordained thru a church in California.   And that the residence of his ministry is his home in Illinois,  there for,  does not meet the Missouri requirements.  He said the clerks office may accept it, but it could become a legal nightmare.  Missouri is not a registry state and they rely on the honesty of the person signing as Minister.     But the Law is Clear.

We’ve recently we have had more minister’s and couples contacting us to ask, if we allow ministers other than those from St Louis Wedding Chapel to perform wedding ceremonies here in our chapel.  The Answer is yes of course.  There have been Ministers from other churches,  Judges and even ministers of family members performing wedding ceremonies in our chapel.

So you should contact an attorney before asking a family member / minister outside of our state, even from a state as close as Illinois to perform your ceremony in Missouri. .

While we allow others to perform ceremonies here.  It is important that you, make sure that they meet all the guidelines of the state.

MO. Ministers and Missouri marriage law in the state of MO.

 

Silver Oaks Chateau – Wedding Ceremonies

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Silver Oaks Chateau Weddings – St Louis Wedding Venue

Have your wedding at a beautiful St Louis Venue,      the Silver Oaks Chateau

Call Rev Sark Elking   314-472-5017  for a Minister – or –  call Silver Oaks Chateau to book their venue..  Phone: (314) 280-8890         Address: 1168 MO-100, Pacific, MO 63069

Celebrating Life Events in an Exclusive Setting

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Silver Oaks Chateau Wedding

Silver Oaks Chateau has been designed for accommodating large and yet intimate events. The Chateau, which resides on a 28-acre private estate. This Venue has been intentionally designed for celebrations combining aesthetics & practicality for the perfect wedding.

With its old-world charm and French country manor feel, Their venue is the ideal setting for a sophisticated and classic wedding. Offering a bridal suite complete with vanity stations and privacy.  The Grand Hall, has been set with iron accents and spectacular views and an outdoor patio that overlooks the Oak Woodland Prairie and Oak Forest Reserve.   You can not go wrong at this venue.  Silver Oaks Chateau is practically set-up to produce a charming and stylish wedding.silver oaks chateau ballroom

The Grand Hall at the Chateau will easily seat over 250 guest at tables.  Many of the exposed beams that frame our foyer and Grand Hall were harvested directly from the woods surrounding the estate. Our outdoor patio is complete with a brick wood-burning fireplace for brisk evenings, a large bar, and gorgeous view of the surrounding land.

Booking a wedding at Silver Oaks Chateau

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When you book your wedding there, the venue belongs exlcusively to you for the day. The estate offers uniquely beautiful indoor and outdoor ceremony and reception locations.
At the venue they have 300 outdoor chairs, 300 indoor chairs, 30 66” round tables, 30 8′ rectangles tables, 5 cocktail tables.

With everything they offer, the experience is unlike any other.  From the picturesque grounds to the Lover’s Loft to the day-of event coordination.   Your wedding day will truly be one-of-a-kind and a day you’ll always remember.

One of the things most love about this venue is that it has a distinctive style without being restrictive. The dark wooden beams and large iron chandeliers definitely lend themselves to a more upscale, french chateau look.  But!  On their on website, they have a blog featuring awesome weddings and wonderful vendors.  By far the most popular post this year was a Kate Spade inspired wedding!  This bride brought in pops of hot pink, bold linens and gold chairs; it went perfectly with the space. Their space was designed to be naturally beautiful with minimal work, but for the brides who want to customize for their own unique design- it’s a blank canvas just waiting for your ideas!

With each booking, the future Mr. and Mrs. receive a 12-hour rental, plus the full 28-acre estate—including a bridal suite!   With a day-of event coordinator to assist with the ceremony and reception, brides- and grooms-to-be don’t have to lift a finger.   Instead they can focus on the trip down the aisle.

Have your dream wedding at Silver Oaks Chateau

Whether you celebrate on the lawn overlooking the ravine and babbling creek, the large European Courtyard, or in the Chateau’s Grand Hall.  Silver Oaks Chateau is ready to host your event in relaxed, yet luxurious fashion you and your guests won’t soon forget!silver oaks chateau

And If you need a minister for your Silver Oaks Chateau wedding                 Call Rev Sark Elking 314-472-5017 from St Louis Wedding Chapel

For more info on a St Louis Wedding Officiant from St Louis Wedding Chapel for your special day …….  Call   314-472-5017  Check us out on facebook

Friendship – Readings

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Friendship  Readings by Judy Bielicki

For this Reading and More Contact St Louis Wedding Chapel and talk to one of our officiants…    314  472-5017.  We can help in the planning of your wedding ceremony.  For more readings check out our website.

“It is often said that it is love that makes the world go round. However, without doubt, it is friendship which keeps our spinning existence on an even keel.

True friendship provides so many of the essentials for a happy life-it is the foundation on which to build an enduring relationship, it is the mortar which bonds us together in harmony, and it is the calm, warm protection we sometimes need when the world outside seems cold and chaotic.

True friendship holds a mirror to our foibles and failings, without destroying our sense of worthiness. True friendship nurtures our hopes, supports us in our disappointments, and encourages us to grow to our best potential. (Bride) and (Groom) came together as friends.

Today, they pledge to each other not only their love, but also the strength, warmth and, most importantly, the fun of true friendship.”

For more info on a St Louis Wedding Officiant from St Louis Wedding Chapel for your special day …….  Call   314-472-5017  to Book your wedding officiant for a Jewel Box Wedding Ceremony Check us out on facebook page  www.facebook.com/StLouisWeddingChapel

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Fall Wedding

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Fall Weddings & Ceremonies

Thinking of having a fall wedding?      314  472-5017

Fall is a wonderful time year and it is my favorite season.  So Why not have a fall wedding ceremony.  I think fall is the perfect time of year to have a wedding.   And Fall Weddings are Beautiful.  The trees are starting to turn and many of the flowers are still beautiful and fall-weddingtemperatures are starting to cool .   Plus, there are a lot of great holidays to bring families together, so if a wedding happens to be around a holiday, so be it.

Fall weddings are a chance to rejoice and bring people together.  So if your wedding is a few days or a weekend before or after a holiday, you may have more people coming over for a holiday dinner.  I see it all the time.  Family members who haven’t seen each other in some time, come in for a wedding and end up spending the holidays together.   So there are many great reasons to have a fall wedding.

Fall weddings can be indoors or outdoors, although when outdoors it is always good to have a backup plan.  Many people today still like to play it safe and have their wedding ceremony inside.   And then, schedule time between the ceremony and reception so they can go to a park and take pictures if it turns out to be a beautiful day.  Or pick a venue for your fall wedding that offers and outdoor space with and indoor backup plan.

Here are some great St Louis locations to have an outdoor fall wedding that offer an indoor backup.    Botanical Gardens • Tower Gove Park • Olivia on the Hill

Planning a Fall wedding

Planning a fall wedding,

For more info on a St Louis Wedding Officiant from St Louis Wedding Chapel for your special day …….  Call   314-472-5017 St Louis Wedding Chapel provides some of St Louis’ very Best Ministers / wedding officiants.  Professionals who specialize in wedding ceremonies, ministers who are open to the needs and wants of what you are looking for…..  to help you create the perfect wedding ceremony.

Call us Today We can help you plan your ceremony… 314-472-5017

http://www.stlouisweddingchapel.com/wedding-officiants.html

Jefferson Barracks Park

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Jefferson Barracks Park Weddings

Jefferson Barracks Park was a U.S. Army post from 1826 to 1946. The museum buildings were part of the ordnance section built in the 1850s. Exhibits, educational programs and special events are presented.

Today Jefferson Barracks Park is a beautiful St Louis County Park in which many events, concerts and even weddings ceremonies are held.  Jefferson Barracks Park has been growing in popularity, mainly due to the new improvements and community support.  River City Casino has been a big help in many of the parks ongoing projects.

Laborer’s House Patio in Jefferson Barracks Park

(100 maximum; electric available)

The garden area is behind the Laborer’s House. It is essential that you plan to meet with park staff ahead of time to discuss all details.

Museum Patio in Jefferson Barracks Park

(500 maximum; electric available)

A large hard surfaced patio at the Powder Magazine Museum overlooking the Mississippi River. It is essential that you plan to meet with park staff ahead of time to discuss all details.

For more info on a St Louis Wedding Officiant from St Louis Wedding Chapel for your special day …….  Call   314-472-5017  to Book your wedding officiant for a  Wedding Ceremony in Jefferson Barracks Park

Jefferson Barracks Park History

Jefferson Barracks was established as a military post in 1826 when it was determined that Fort Bellefontaine was considered to be unhealthy and unsatisfactory as a military post. The town of Carondelet, anxious to attract business, offered the town common fields to the military. On October 23, 1826, the war department declared the post to be named JeffersonJefferson Barracks park Barracks in honor of President Thomas Jefferson who died six days prior to the founding of the post. The location of Jefferson Barracks near St. Louis and on the Mississippi River proved to be an excellent site for a permanent military post.

Few military installations have been as important to the United States as Jefferson Barracks. Men from the post have served in every major war. The entire history of Jefferson Barracks is displayed at the Powder Magazine Museum.

During the Mexican War, Jefferson Barracks was a major distribution point for men and materials destined for the West. The post also served as a major training, deployment and medical center during the Civil War. During WWI and WWII it was used primarily as an induction and training center for soldiers entering the army in preparation for active duty.

The post was deactivated in 1946, although a military presence has been maintained on a section of the post by the State of Missouri for the Missouri Air National Guard and the Missouri Army National Guard to this day. Beginning in 1950, the Federal Government conveyed a tract of land to St. Louis County to operate as a historical park. That is the primary mission of Jefferson Barracks. In 1971 Jefferson Barracks County Park, the adjacent active military base, and several other adjoining land parcels were placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

All the buildings owned by the County in this district are considered to be historically significant.

The County added 233 acres to the park in 1960, using, in part, funds from a 1954 bond issue for landfill sites. The south central section of the park was leased to a series of private companies to operate as a landfill, and eventually about 72 acres was used for this purpose until 1971. The resulting methane and other gases have remained a continuing problem for the park. The 1986 Bond Issue called for the development of a Veterans Memorial at Jefferson Barracks that was completed in 1990 as designed by Team Four Architects. This is manifested in the Jefferson Barracks Veterans Memorial Amphitheater that hosts historical programs, concerts and many other activities.

A volunteer support group for the park, the Friends of Jefferson Barracks, was organized about 1983, and they operate the gift shop and concessions to raise money for park activities. The Friends also began publication in 1993 of a quarterly newsletter, called the Jefferson Barracks Gazette. They aided in the restoration of the 1878 Ordnance Barn, which had been reduced to its stone basement by the Army in 1946, for use as the Jefferson Barracks Visitor’s Center. From 2000 to 2003 the frame superstructure was reconstructed to serve as an education center and community facility, a longtime goal of the Friends. It was financed by a wide array of county, state and federal sources, including the National Recreation Trail Program and the Economic Development Initiative Program of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, as well as from the Friends.

In 1995, the 3-mile Dennis Schick Trail was built with grant funds from the National Recreation Trail Program and L&WCF. Jefferson Barracks Park has now become a Land & Water park and is subject to Section 6(f) restrictions.

Jefferson Barracks is the most heavily programmed park in the county system including Living History programs, Civil War and World War II reenactments, concerts, cross country and benefit runs, and many other activities. The park offers reservable shelter and picnic sites, trails, wedding sites, a disc golf course and an archery range as well as multiple athletic fields. The museums operated by St. Louis County include the Laborer’s House and Ordnance Stable, both built in 1851. These are among the oldest extant structures of Jefferson Barracks. The Laborers House currently exhibits how the building may have appeared when an officer and his family lived there in the 1870s. Behind the Laborers House is an attractive garden maintained by volunteers and is used for historic programs and weddings. The Ordnance Room was also built in 1851. It features rotating exhibitions on the history of this site and the United States military. The Powder Magazine Museum was built in 1857 and is the only museum that tells the story of the history of Jefferson Barracks. In addition to the museum buildings operated by the County, visitors will find the Missouri Civil War Museum, as well as, several new museums that are in the works such as the Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum, the POW-MIA Museum and the Jefferson Barracks Ordnance Depot Museum.

The Pavilion at Lemay is a 42,000 square foot recreation center located inside Jefferson Barracks Park. It features and indoor track, fitness area, multi-purpose gymnasium, meeting rooms and a child care area. It’s attractive pool includes a lazy river and attracts numerous visitors in the swimming season.

Jefferson Barracks Park is included in the Mississippi River Greenway.

Andres Banquet and Catering

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Andres Banquet and Catering for Weddings & Events

Andres Banquet and Catering has been a long time family run business in the greater St Louis Area.  They offer good food and great prices on all of their wedding and events.  Myself and our ministers have preformed several wedding ceremonies there over the years, for those who were looking to have their wedding and reception all at the same place.  I have found Andre’s to be a great and affordable venue to have a beautiful reception.

Andres Banquets and Catering has many Locations to serve you.  All over the Greater St louis Area.  And cater a great many more.  They have built a reputation for uncommon quality and exeandres banquet and cateringmplary service.  Every aspect of your wedding reception or special event is important to them and they are committed to making each moment extraordinary for your guests.

Andres Banquets and Catering has a unique feature that sets them apart from many other facility in St Louis.  They are a “One Stop Shop” in planning special events with ease and accountability.  They can  assist with your floral design, invitations, tuxedos, photography, limousine, and entertainment needs at discounted prices to make your event a memorable success.

Andres Banquets and Catering is well known in the St. Louis area for its exceptional catering service to other venues. Our catering team can handle every detail while you sit back and enjoy the perfect event. Contact an Andre’s coordinator today to schedule your consultation to plan every detail to perfection.

Andre’s Catering venues include:

  • St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
  • Arnold Eagles Hall
  • Magic Chef Mansion
  • The Heights, Richmond Heights Civic Center
  • Des Peres Lodge
  • Any other venue of your choice!

For more info on a St Louis Wedding Officiant from St Louis Wedding Chapel for your special day …….  Call   314-472-5017  to Book your wedding officiant for a Wedding Ceremony And read our reviews to see why St Louis Wedding Chapel is ranked among the best in St Louis….

Our Wedding Officiants / Ministers perform wedding ceremonies all over the greater St Louis Area

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