Published venue fees in St. Louis
The Jewel Box in Forest Park
Rate note: City of St. Louis rental schedule checked October 28, 2026; current contract and approved catering rules apply.
| Fee or option | Published amount | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | $1,250 | 90 minutes; up to 250 |
| Sunday–Thursday reception | $1,750 | 5–10 p.m. |
| Friday–Saturday reception | $3,250 | 6 p.m.–midnight |
| Reception security deposit | $1,000 | Separate from rental |
Reception capacity is 100 with a dance floor or 160 without. The city lists furniture but assigns setup to the renter or caterer, requires liability insurance, and uses approved caterers. The site says booking payments are nonrefundable and dates cannot be changed; read the contract before paying. Source details ↓
How to compare your options
A 200-person ceremony does not establish room for a 200-person dinner. Decide the reception layout first if you want both events in one location. Also budget labor to handle the included furniture: having chairs available is different from having someone place and clear them within the rental window.
FEEHQ BUDGET ILLUSTRATION
Saturday reception cash planning
- Friday–Saturday reception rent
- $3,250
- Illustrative fee subtotal
- $3,250
The listed $1,000 security deposit brings initial rent-plus-deposit cash to $4,250; confirm its return conditions. Insurance, catering, furniture labor and other services are outside that figure.
Questions for your St. Louis venue
- Is our dinner and dancing layout within the approved capacity?
- Who sets up and removes the provided tables and chairs?
- What happens to each payment if we cancel or need a different date?
Ask for one written total
Have the venue separate rent, required services, food and beverage minimums, service charges, tax and deposits. Confirm which payments reduce the final balance and which are extra. Request the cancellation, weather and overtime terms with the quote.
If coordination is included or required, compare its scope with a wedding coordinator or day-of coordinator before hiring additional help.
Sources and review notes
Sources checked October 28, 2026. A review date does not make an older rate sheet a current offer. Published examples are not city averages, endorsements or guaranteed quotes. FeeHQ calculations use the stated assumptions; confirm availability and current terms directly. How we research fees.