If you have been to Palladium Saint Louis you may never see it the same way again!

There are hundreds of combinations that will give Palladium Saint Louis one-of-a-kind style for your event.  Whether it’s a color change to suit your mood, using the “petals” to customize the room size for your group, or allowing our staff to create a distinctive floorplan with lounge furniture and contemporary bars, your guests will always see a unique Palladium Saint Louis.

Take a look at these yummy food shots! 

“Maggie Eichwald coordinated our wedding reception needs perfectly with those of her employer.  She assisted us whenever we asked, and worked to solve every problem/issue for us in a positive manner.  The wait staff was beyond courteous. They were very professional and very helpful in solving any issues or problems that occurred during our event set-up and during the evening, whether expected or not. The food served was better than at any fine restaurant, and our guests pointed that out to us throughout the evening.  The venue itself was a fantastic “space” that we could decorate to host a truly unique wedding reception.  The finished room far exceeded anything we could have created in a hotel ballroom, and our guests expressed their compliments on the decor all night long. The Palladium was an elegant locale for an evening that our family will treasure forever.  It was an evening that we hoped would be perfect for our daughter and her new husband, and we were not disappointed.  Thank you!”

-Jennifer

“AMAZING work ladies!  I can NOT possibly put into words the response we have gotten from the amazing planning and execution of this week’s Summit.  From comments like “who was that caterer – I HAVE to have their name” to “how did you find this place” to “the hotel room was more beautiful than I thought possible and then the meeting room was even better than that” the comments just kept coming and coming.

So BRAVO one and ALL. Thank you for your big concepts, your attention to detail and your ability to react to all the additions, changes and chaos this week.”

“Palladium was the perfect modern venue for our wedding. The uplights, the sleek chairs, the grey/silvery linens, etc. were the perfect backdrop for our wedding. Above all, Maggie was amazing to work with the whole time! I had countless amounts of questions and she answered them all without complaints. We had our ceremony on the front lawn of the venue and Maggie helped us all get down the aisle. They had some landscaping done right before the wedding so everything looked beautiful! We were able to drop stuff off at the venue ahead of time and pick the stuff up the week after so it really helped with our day-of timeline. The food is amazing as well! Many of our guests have said it was the best food they have ever had at a wedding. Between the presentation and the taste, it was an absolutely amazing meal!”

“We love Palladium! Our guests said that it was the best food they’d ever had at a wedding, the staff was over-the-top helpful. I loved how the LED lighting allowed us to create a warm ambiance… and somehow, someway, Melody made us feel like we were her “ONLY CLIENT” because she was so attentive. Very impressive! Plus, Ricky is “Top Shelf” — The Best!!”

-Brookie Moore

“Everything was excellent.  Melody Buckner did an outstanding job and should be commended. I would definitely recommend The Palladium to others.

Thank you.”

-Ava

“Thank you so much to team at the Palladium for working with me to extend the wedding reception hours on the night of 6/22/2012.
I was able to surprise my daughter with a band she really wanted, but had scheduling conflicts with the time.  Your flexibility and willingness to work with us made this surprise possible and this event unforgettable.
The staff was excellent across the board.  I can see no room for improvement.  Thanks again!”

-Butch Suntrup

 ”Maggie,
I wanted to thank you and your magnificent team for a wonderful evening this past weekend. Allyson and I could not have imagined a better night! We, along with our guests, had such a great time! We have received so many complements on the event, and I wanted to pass those along to you. Everything was top notch, from the delicious food and prompt bar service, to the courteous and attentive wait staff. Thank you for making my wife’s dream wedding a reality! Many thanks to you and the entire Palladium staff!”

-Doug

The new issue of Saint Louis Bride Magazine was just released and Palladium Saint Louis was featured in the ‘real moments’ section for the wedding of Sara Turner + Michael Luigs. To see photos of the event, please look on page 52 of the Fall/Winter 2012 edition of Saint Louis Bride Magazine or click here for a sneak peek…

Have you been down to the Palladium Saint Louis lately? If not, you’re in for a treat! Thanks to Gary the Gardner and his crew, our outdoor space has been given a summer facelift. We’ve already hosted a few events on our newly upgraded lawn and have many more on the books. Thank you Gary the Gardner!

Members of our team, Richard Nix & Cassie Burd, were highlighted in the May/June issue of Catersource Magazine.  Click below to learn more about what they had to say in regards to: Wedding Trends, Meringues & Marshmallows, and their ACE Award.

In This Issue & Meringues & Marshmallows

Have you seen the Saint Louis Planter lately? Gateway Greening has done it again with their 2012 Summer Seasonal Color Theme, Victorian Delight. In the center, playing the role of the “Thrillers” are Canna ‘Tropical Bronze Scarlet’ and Zinnia ‘Zowie.’ They’re the tall, spikey, red attention grabbers. The “Fillers” consist of Alternanthera ‘Brazilian Red Hots’, Coleus ‘Henna’, Lantana Camara ‘New Gold’, Zinnia ‘Zahara Fire’ and Zinnia ‘Zahara Yellow.’ Then on the outer border of the planter are the “Spillers,” Scaevola, Solanum Jasminoides ‘Variegata’ and Tradescantia Pallida ‘Purple Heart.’ Can you recognize them all? We’re excited to have the planter looking gorgeous as we gear up for our summer season and are especially pleased to be hosting the Gateway Greening event for the third year in a row this coming September.

“Hey Maggie,

I just wanted to say thank you for everything the place was amazing! Everyone commented on how awesome the food was. I will definitely recommend you guys to my friends.

Stephanie”

“Everyone had a great time at our event. The food was excellent, and the service was very good. Maggie did a terrific job helping us plan our party!”

photographs by Sara Ketterer

event design by Cure Design Group
photographs by Sara Ketterer

We were honored to host Dance St. Louis last month for their annual Ballet Ball fundraiser where they raised nearly $200,000. This is the most money they’ve netted since executive director emeritus Sally Brayley Bliss’ farewell gala in 2006. Deb Peterson from STLtoday.com had this to say about the event:

“Some 275 arts enthusiasts were on hand, dancing to the sounds of Arvel and Company. The crowd enjoyed a special dance performance by students from the Central Visual & Performing Arts High School, which was dedicated to the evening’s honorees, Marsha and Bill Rusnack. The Rusnacks’ daughter, Dr. Susan Rusnack, a surgeon in NYC, was on hand for the occasion with her husband, Andrei Duman. Michael Uthoff, executive and artistic director of Dance St. Louis, was also joined by an out-of-town guest, his daughter Michelle Uthoff, who was in from Denver…”

“Maggie and staff, we just wanted to express how much we truly appreciate everyone at the Palladium – our wedding was absolutely PERFECT! The service, food & atmosphere were incredible and we couldn’t have asked for anything better! Everyone truly helped to make our night so special and we can’t thank you more! Maggie, thank you so much for answering my countless emails and questions – you were fabulous and I couldn’t have done it without you! You helped make our dream into a reality and we are forever grateful! I cannot say enough wonderful things about the Palladium and everyone there – thank you again for a perfect and memorable night for both us and our guests!”

“All I’ve heard from everyone was ‘What a great event’ it was and ‘How much they enjoyed it!’ It was definitely a successful event!”

“Our main contact was Maggie Eichwald who was professional and always prompt in answering questions whether by e-mails, phone calls or in person. She was always accommodating and seemed at ease working with our staff and committee.

 This venue is first-class and the food was beautiful as well as tasty!

 We had a great experience at The Palladium and are appreciative to the owners, managers and everyone for accommodating us.”

 ”We could not have chosen a better venue for our wedding than the Palladium! We had ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all at the venue and the set-up was perfect for us and our guests. The upgrades that are included (linens, chairs, lighting, etc.) made life so much easier for us than having to rent those items out. The service and food was impeccable – our guests could not stop raving about every aspect! Maggie was extremely helpful and fabulous in every way! Even being extremely particular and a semi-control freak, she showed me so much knowledge and attention to detail, and it was great to be able to have so much confidence in her to take some stress away from myself. I could not say enough great things about the Palladium – no bride and groom can be disappointed having their wedding there! We had the most amazing day and cannot thank the Palladium, Maggie and staff for all they did for us to make it happen!”

We are honored to have received three ISES awards this year:

Best On Premise Catered Event Budget Under $200 per Person

Best Food Presentation

Best Tabletop Design Budget $500 per Table and Over

For a full list of winners click here.

We enjoyed hosting the Women’s Safe House: 35th Anniversary Gala. See pitcures and read what Ladue News had to say about the event here

 photographs by Sara Ketterer

Having a climbing gym right next door wasn’t in the original plans, but we’re excited it is now… 

“Is St. Louis ready for one of the tallest bouldering walls in the nation? Or a banquet facility where attendees can watch rock climbers scale a 55-foot wall? Or a corporate party that includes rock climbing? Ready or not, Climb So iLL will be opening in the historic City Hospital Power Plant in mid-March.

Ian Anderson, who co-owns Climb So iLL with brothers Dave and Dan Chancellor and taught the bouldering classes I took at SLU, gave me a tour of the one-of-a-kind space that not only includes several rock climbing walls and a bouldering wall, but also a 24-hour fitness center, two restaurant spaces and a banquet area…”

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