Frequently Asked Questions

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• Rectangular and circular tables for dinner with medium, natural x-back chairs (includes setup and tear-down for up to 175).

• Season controlled climate inside the venue.

• Backup generators capable of powering entire building.

• Indoor, modern restrooms (Handicap accessible).

• The Grand Hall – a 6,400 sqft. timber-framed hall with soaring ceilings, an oversized stone fireplace, and elegant chandeliers.

• The Chapel - an open air space for your perfect ceremony. Great opportunity to prevent having to flip the reception space.

• 18’ x 74’ covered veranda with seating, sound system, draping, and incredible views.

• Fully equipped bar with welcoming seating.

• The Strawberry Sweet – a lavishly furnished Bridal Suite with chandeliers, plush seating, large mirrors, balcony, full bathroom with shower, and wet bar with wine cooler.

• Modern catering prep kitchen.

• Firepits under the stars with seating (includes firewood).

• Onsite concierge and firepit attendant.

• The Pickers Den - A richly appointed dressing area with oversized leather seating, 60” Smart TV, Bluetooth stereo system, bathroom, and bar area.

• Extensive exterior landscape lighting.

• Dedicated bus parking.

Optional Amenities:

• 43’ lift w/ operator for decorating.

We are located less than 5 minutes from St. Louis County. We are 30 miles from the airport (about 35 minutes).

On your wedding day, you will have full access to the main venue and grounds from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m. 

Vendors have until 12:00 a.m. to pack and leave the property.

The Grand Hall and Chapel are available the week of your wedding for a walk-through and rehearsal. 

*If available, you can rent the venue for a rehearsal dinner on-site.

*If available, you can rent the venue the day after your wedding for a departing brunch on-site.

No. This is your special day at a very special place. You won’t have to share it with anyone!

We welcome decorations such as flowers, battery-operated or approved oil-filled candles, signage, greenery, and accent lighting. We do not allow anything to be applied to the walls or building that will cause damage such as nails, tack, or glue. Approved oil-filled candles must have collars and glass “hurricane” covers. Real Pampas grass is not allowed inside venue.

The venue is designed for everything from DJs to full dance bands. Amplified music is restricted to the inside spaces by county ordinance; however, wedding ceremonies can have speaker systems for voice and appropriate music accompaniments.

We love seeing that final departure photo! While we do not allow wish lanterns, fireworks, or confetti, we happily permit sparklers, bubbles, and cold spark machines.

You and your wedding party have access to the Sweet and Den beginning at 8:00 a.m. on the day of your wedding. You may leave your belongings in the Sweet for the duration of the wedding, but all personal items must be collected and removed by 11:00 pm. For your safety and security, the Sweet will be locked during the reception and we ask that only the wedding party and immediate family have access to the Sweet. All personal items must be removed from the Den by the start of the ceremony, after which time it will be cleaned by our staff and locked.

Absolutely! We welcome a variety of food trucks such as ice cream, pizza, mobile bar trucks, and more.

Yes! We love seeing your four-legged friends take part in your big day. We ask that your dog remain off-site before and after the ceremony. Dogs must be leashed at all times.

We currently have a mix of paved and gravel parking for approximately 116 cars. If overflow parking is required, we provide a staff member to direct the parking. We also have additional gravel staging areas for coaches, limousines, and other large transportation vehicles.

No. All liquor must be provided by us. See wedding packages for more details. Don’t worry, we’ll make sure alcohol is available from the time you arrive to the time the party ends.

Liability insurance is required by the venue renter and all vendors. Event insurance is easily attained at minimal cost from providers such as Eventsured, Markel, Travelers, Wedsafe, and Wedsure. Your insurance certificate is due 30 days prior to the event.

Upon requesting a specific date for your wedding, a short, online questionnaire is sent to obtain everyone’s contact information. After we receive the completed questionnaire, the rental agreement and invoice for 50% of the rental are prepared and sent electronically.
• You have five (5) days from the time the rental agreement is sent to review, sign, and submit payment for the initial 50%.
• 90 days prior to the wedding, the remaining 50% balance is due.
• 30 days prior to the event, a $500 damage security deposit in the form of a check is due (refundable within 14 days if no damages are incurred).

We have compiled a list of wonderful vendors to help ensure an incredible experience. However, if you have a specific vendor you’d like to work with that is not on our list, they may be used with prior approval by Romaine Valley.

We require a day of coordinator because we want your day to go smoothly! You are invited to choose from one of our preferred coordinators or work with your own with prior venue approval.

Yes! there is a vast selection of hotels in nearby Jefferson County and St. Louis, MO.

Yes and we have a large covered patio and “outdoor” chapel for outdoor covered space.

Yes, we charge a 5% Administrative Fee to help cover miscellaneous labor costs of planning meetings, walkthroughs, teleconferences, etc.

Yes! We are happy to customize a plan that makes it easy for you. 

We accept all major credit cards, checks, ACH bank transfers, and cash.

No. We consider credit card charges to be “the cost of doing business.”