Barnett on Washington St Louis Wedding Venue Tour and Planning Guide

Barnett on Washington, St. Louis Wedding Venue, St. Louis Wedding Photographer, Theresa Kelly Photography

About Barnett on Washington

The Barnett on Washington is a sophisticated event space in the heart of Grand Center Arts District in midtown St. Louis. Intriguing and captivating, Barnett maintains its original Spanish mission style elegance while providing its couples with modern amenities. If you’re looking for a wedding venue with a historic look and inviting atmosphere, this would be the perfect venue for you!

Why I love this St. Louis Wedding Venue

Barnett on Washington is a bright and cozy event space. Its unique interior architecture is unseen elsewhere in St. Louis. The Spanish-style design of the space meshes with that of European opulence to create an idyllic setting. The venue is positively filled with windows, which provide plenty of ample natural light thus creating an optimal setting for unforgettable wedding photos.

Planning Your Wedding at Barnett on Washington

If you’re thinking about booking Barnett on Washington for your ceremony, you should know that the venue can seat a maximum of 180 guests for your vows.

The capacity for guests at Barnett on Washington as a reception venue varies only slightly which altogether depends on your dinner selection. Most of Barnett’s receptions host between 100 and 150 guests. However, at maximum capacity, the event space can seat up to 180 guests for a buffet dinner. Furthermore, up to 200 guests can be seated for a plated dinner service.

If you want to book your ceremony and reception at Barnett on Washington, a guest count of no more than 150 people is recommended. Lastly, for a cocktail-style reception, the venue is able to comfortably accommodate 200-250 guests.

Additionally, Barnett’s has an outdoor patio space that they make available to your guests. Their complimentary access to the patio includes an ambient fire pit and a waterfall fountain. There is also a larger patio space available for use on your wedding day. The larger-sized patio also includes seating and a full bar. This option to rent this particular space is given as a stand-alone or as an add-on.

Ceremony Rates and Amenities are as follows:

2 Hour Rental
Access to the venue for clients & vendors 30 minutes prior to rental
Event manager
Ceremony chairs set up
In-house sound system
Access to the Barnett Room
Access to the Bridal Lounge
1-hour Ceremony Rehearsal (by appointment only and must be booked 1-2 months prior to your wedding)
Ceremony Fee- $1,500 (all ceremony rentals must end by 2:00pm)

Reception Rates and Amenities are as follows:

4 Hour Reception
4:00 pm building access
Event manager
Tables & house chairs
Access to the great hall, cigar lounge, bridal lounge, balcony, and lower patio
Valet parking**
Parking lot security while valet is active
A one-hour extension is available for your reception at the rate of $500
Bronson House Patio set up for a cocktail hour/$500
3:00 pm building access/$125
Low Season (particularly the months of Jan, Feb, Mar, April, July, August) Friday & Sunday (Valet included): $2,000, Saturday ($9,000 minimum, Valet included): $3,500
High Season (particularly the months of May, June, Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec*) Friday & Sunday (Valet included): $2,500, Saturday ($9,000 minimum, Valet included): $4,000

*Holiday pricing applies for the month of December*

**Valet parking starts 30 minutes prior to event start time and will run approximately 30 minutes after**

Combined Ceremony & Reception Rates and Amenities are as follows:

3:00 pm building access
6 Hour rental
Event manager
Tables & house chairs set up
Access to the great hall, cigar lounge, bridal lounge, balcony, and lower patio during your event
Valet Parking
Parking lot security while valet is active
1 Hour Rehearsal (by appointment only and must be booked 1-2 months prior to your wedding)
Bronson House Patio cocktail hour option/$500
Additional party hours/$500 per hour
Additional access hours/$125 per hour and based on availability
Low Season (Jan, Feb, Mar, April, July, August) Friday & Sunday (Valet included): $3,500 Saturday ($9,000 minimum, Valet included): $5,000
High Season (May, June, Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec) Friday & Sunday (Valet included): $4,000 Saturday ($9,000 minimum, Valet included): $5,500

Patio Rental Rates and Amenities are as follows:

Up to 4-hour rental access (2 hours prior to the start of the event for set up, 1 hour after the event for clean up)
2 staff members
Customizable layout of tables and chairs
Sound System (not suitable for DJ or live band)
Monday- Thursday (up to 4 hours): $1,000
Friday- Sunday (up to 4 hours): $1,000
Friday-Sunday events require a bar package purchase
Additional Services include:
Valet parking Monday-Sunday: $625
Rain plan Monday-Thursday (as available): $250**
Rain plan Friday-Sunday (as available): $500**

**Event can be rescheduled in cases of poor weather if you do not purchase the rain plan, but are not refunded**

All rates listed above do not include tax and are subject to change. Additionally, rates may vary for holidays & holiday weekends. Contact Barnett on Washington directly for holiday pricing.

For more information on planning your wedding at Barnett on Washington, you can contact the venue directly at the details below