Space 15

We selected this venue for both our wedding ceremony, reception and (using the Precinct bar downstairs) the after-​party following an extensive search of possible locations throughout St. Louis. While it was a tough call between this and a few other possibilities (Third Degree, Palladium and Sqwires), we chose Space 15 based on the urban, lofty exposed-​brick feel of the interior and the enthusiasm and approachability of the venue coordinator, Becky. (As background, we planned our wedding without a planner from 2000 miles away in Seattle.) From the get-​go, we were very satisfied with our selection. Becky made the process incredibly easy for us, despite the distance and lack of intermediary. Every vendor that she recommended was great, and she worked directly with each of them to make the planning as seamless as possible. She was always quick to respond to our emails and met with us on a moment’s notice (which is often how we had to travel in and out of St. Louis in the months leading up to the event).
In the final few weeks, Becky was consistently on top of things and never left us feeling harried or unsure of what came next. There was not a single surprise or «last minute crisis», and we barely sweated coordinating across a half-​dozen or so different vendors to bring the event together. (A minor logistical issue arose with one vendor – not recommended by Becky – that she handled completely.)
Our special day went down exactly as we had envisioned it. The space was beautiful, the service was great, and when the DJ asked if we wanted to keep the party going for another hour, all it took was a quick word with Becky (who had already let us extend an hour past the maximum allotted time).
To the credit of Becky and her staff, there was unbeknownst to us a minor incident between guests that required some intervention to calm down those involved, and they handled everything gracefully, discretely, and without even bringing it to our attention (and only when we brought it up to Becky to thank her for her involvement). We cannot recommend this location enough – even with minimal decorations, the place brings a lot of charm, and the layout is perfect for a gathering of about 120 people (the size of our wedding) with ample space to dine, cocktail and dance. On top of that, the total cost ended up being far less than we had anticipated, despite never compromising along the way with regard to food, drink or duration. Perfect for those seeking an «urban» look, an «all-​in-​one» venue and a professional yet personable coordinator.