The Rectory at the 9th Street Abbey

Rehearsal Dinner

9th Street Abbey Garden

Ceremony

9th Street Abbey

Wedding Celebration

Saratoga Lanes

After Party

Our Wedding

Our Story

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Wedding Party

Cocktail Attire

Our dress code is cocktail attire. Included in cocktail attire are mini, midi, or tea-length dresses; jumpsuits and formal separates; blazers and dress pants; or suits (ties are optional).

The event will take place indoors, and there will be dancing. November in St. Louis can get chilly, so please dress accordingly!

Ultimately, we want our day to feel celebratory and festive, so bright colors, bold patterns, and fun silhouettes are encouraged (though not required!).

To honor tradition, we ask that you avoid wearing white, cream, or ivory.

What Is Cocktail Wedding Attire?

Cocktail Dresses to Add to Your Cart ASAP

What Guys Need to Know About Dress Codes

Dress Code

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https://www.druryhotels.com/bookandstay/newreservation/?groupno=10199569 Please make your reservations by Monday, October 5, 2026 to receive our group rate. Reservations may also be made by calling 1-800-325-0720 and referring to our group number 10199569.

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Travel

Our wedding venue is located in Soulard — one of St. Louis’s oldest historic neighborhoods, famous for its 19th-century red-brick architecture, lively nightlife, live blues and jazz music and French charm. It’s home to the largest Mardi Gras celebration outside of New Orleans, as well as the Anheuser-Busch Brewery. There’s plenty to do within Soulard:

Within Soulard:

<a href="https://www.bogartssmokehouse.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bogarts Smoke House:</a> (1 min) Down-home authentic St. Louis and Memphis-style BBQ. <a href="https://mcgurks.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">John D. McGurk's Irish Pub and Garden</a>: (3 mins) Iconic St. Louis bar serving traditional Irish pub fare and live music with a beautiful patio. <a href="https://www.mollysinsoulard.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Molly’s in Soulard</a>: (1 min) Iconic St. Louis bar serving brunch, lunch, dinner, and drinks with a great patio.<a href="https://hammerstones.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hammerstone’s</a>: (1 min) Historic pub known for nightly live music, food and outdoor patio.<a href="https://www.budweisertours.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Anheuser-Busch Brewery</a>: (6 mins) Located at the southern edge of the neighborhood. Tour the brewery, see the famous Clydesdales and enjoy complimentary beer samples. <a href="https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/parks/soulard/index.cfm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Soulard Market</a>: (1 min) Open Wednesday through Saturday all year, this market has been operating continuously since 1779, making it the oldest market west of the Mississippi.

Nearby St. Louis Attractions:

<a href="https://citymuseum.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">City Museum</a>: (9 mins) Weird. Wonderful. Uniquely St. Louis. Not really a museum as much as it is an ever-evolving, artist-built playground with interactive installations you could explore for days. One of our favorite attractions in the city.

<a href="https://stlzoo.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">St. Louis Zoo</a> (12 mins) (Free!) One of the best zoos in the country — and completely free!<a href="https://www.slsc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">St. Louis Science Center</a>: (11 mins) (Free!) Great option for families — interactive, educational, fun — and free!<a href="https://www.gatewayarch.com/?hsa_acc=2538120588&amp;hsa_cam=23805577902&amp;hsa_grp&amp;hsa_ad&amp;hsa_src=x&amp;hsa_tgt&amp;hsa_kw&amp;hsa_mt&amp;hsa_net=adwords&amp;hsa_ver=3&amp;gad_source=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gateway Arch</a>: (5 mins) (Free to visit outside) The gateway to the west: The Gateway Arch is a 630-foot-tall monument clad in stainless steel. Fun fact: The Gateway Arch is a national park, and no building can be erected taller than the arch in the St. Louis area. Take ticketed the tram ride to the top for a bird’s-eye view of the city.

<a href="https://www.slam.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">St. Louis Art Museum</a>: (15 mins) (Free!) A world-renowned fine-arts museum known for its comprehensive collection spanning 5,000 years of cultures and genres.<a href="https://www.forestparkforever.org/visit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Forest Park</a>: (15 mins) (Free!) This 1,300-acre urban habitat encompass woodlands and waterways, recreational areas, prairies, over 30 miles of paths and trails, and awe-inspiring landscapes.<a href="https://stlballparkvillage.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ballpark Village</a>: (7 mins) Lively self-contained sports-themed bar and restaurant district directly adjacent to Busch Stadium with views of the stadium and the Arch.

Grace & Nick

Grace & Nick

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