When and where is the ceremony?
Our Catholic ceremony will be held at St. James the Greater Catholic Church in the Dogtown Neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri (6401 Wade Ave). The ceremony begins promptly at 1.30. Parking is available on the street.
When and where is the reception?
The reception will be held at the Falcon's Nest (5400 Southwest) in The Hill neighborhood in St. Louis. The cocktail hour begins at 4.30, and the reception is at 5.30. Parking is available on the street. Uber and Lyft is plentiful and affordable in St. Louis, so we encourage you to take a rideshare.
How long is the gap between ceremony and reception?
There is roughly a 2-hour gap between our events. The wedding party will be taking photos. Guests, we encourage you to head home to refresh or tend to pets. Otherwise, we'll list a few recommendations of our favorite spots near the reception to spend a little time!
Where should I go between if I'm not going home?
For breweries and bars, we recommend Milo's, Second Shift Brewing, Heavy Riff, SoHa, Tamm Avenue and Gaslight Lounge.
For coffee, Shaw's Coffee, Cafe Dolce, Mountain House and Park Avenue coffee.
For shopping, The Hill has boutiques and Italian grocers galore.
What is the dress code?
All events are formal dress. This means midi or maxi dresses, jumpsuits, suits encouraged. Jackets are optional at the reception - we all know September in STL is still hot!
Where should I stay?
We have a hotel block at the Cheshire Hotel just outside of the Dogtown neighbhorhood. You may book using this link: https://reservations.travelclick.com/98391?groupID=4683236. You must book by Aug 11.
Staying in an AirBnb? Awesome. However, like most cities, St. Louis is best enjoyed with some insider knowledge. Please let Ally know if we can help you find a neighborhood you'll love to stay in.
Is there dinner at the reception?
We are excited to feed you wonderful appetizers, dinner, and deserts as well as offer an open bar! However, we have open seating - so no need to look for a seating chart. Some tables will be reserved, but everything else is open for you to enjoy.
Are the venues ADA compliant?
Yes, the church and reception venue are both accessible.
What will the weather be like?
St. Louis weather is famously unpredictable. However, St. Louis in September tends to be slightly hot and humid. While we do have a rain plan, keep the chance for heat in mind and plan accordingly.