Larimore House Plantation

Our wedding was on the day of the horrible hail storm in st. louis! Larimore had dried off all the chairs for a garden wedding but when it looked like it was going to rain again at wedding time....we conveniently moved into their wedding chapel with no worries. The ceremony and reception were all the fun we had expected and more! The owner even helped to get some of us back to the Hotel at West Port when the taxi never showed up after all was over. The bad part was all the lost windshields from the hail.....but our wedding was great and one that we will remember forever !

My new wife and I found this venue and loved every bit of it. The ceremony was beautiful and our reception was a ton of fun! We even had Dippin Dots instead of cake and everyone seemed to enjoy that non-traditional bit of celebration. The staff, especially Dena the wedding coordinator, were very helpful with every need. We highly recommend this venue to any bride and groom!

We were so lucky to find this venue! This estate is set up perfectly to have both your wedding and reception at one property and we had a perfect day! While it rained all day, the day before our wedding and the morning of our wedding......it all stopped and the sun came out and we were able to have the wedding of our dreams. Dena, the wedding coordinator, also co-owns the property and does a wonderful job coordinating all the details. The reception was delicious and all our guests had a wonderful time. We would recommend this venue to any bride who wants convenience, beauty and a great price.

I had my wedding this Fall at the Larimore. If I wasn’t trying to plan for an accessible wedding for my out-of-town guests, I would have chosen another venue. It was nice that it was close to the airport, as we were out of town and trying to plan the wedding from another state. One other nice feature was the pure convenience of having our wedding and reception all at the same place. The plantation house is beautiful from outside—which made for nice pictures. However, it is in need of a serious face-lift inside. There were outdated furnishings, dolls and old fake floral arrangements inside which made for awkward backgrounds. The temperature was also pretty warm (80 degrees) in both the house and the reception hall. Dena acted put out when my now Mother In Law asked if we could turn it down for our guests’ comfort. As far as a wedding coordinator, Dena was very stand-off and not very personable in her overall demeanor. I primarily reached out as questions arose and found Dena to work with me on things, but only if I would pay extra. On the day of my wedding, she really didn’t approach us (except to say when we were cutting the cake) and never congratulated me during the entire event. My wedding party kept asking if she was ok or mad. I guess I’d just expect someone a bit more approachable and bubbly to work in the wedding industry. Even though there were no events before my Saturday evening wedding, she was unwilling to move the time for the rehearsal from noon on Friday to something later in the day. This posed a bit of a problem for some of the wedding party. Also, we asked to arrive an hour early and paid $200 extra for that time. As for the decoration packet, words of warning- don’t do this. At first, I thought it would make the planning easier, and once I looked at what was involved I asked to take this off our contract—primarily for the tulle backed chairs that really didn’t go with my theme at all. She charged me $150 extra dollars to take these off the chairs, even though they were included in the decorations I specifically didn’t want. These are already on the chairs, but they make you think you’re getting all of these “extra” decorations for the $600. They also recommend using their preferred vendors. I would warn against this as well. Dena gave me a floral arrangement price list, but Jenny at Stems wanted the extra amount in another check written out to her. So, instead of getting any savings, it ends up being more of a hassle by writing two checks to Dena and the florist with no real “deal”. We also were told at the beginning of our wedding venue search that, if we had less than the 155 guests for the minimum per plate pricing, they’d offer an extra entrée option. This was another empty promise- we didn’t receive any extra selections and ended up paying more than $600 extra due to the smaller guest count yet still paying for the minimum 155 headcount. For all of the extra nickel’ing and diming the Larimore did, we really should have looked elsewhere for someone who would be willing to work with me and make my day as stress-free as possible without all of the hassle.

My husband and I had our beautiful wedding with Larimore on September 10, 2011. Take it from a bride who worried about all of the details, Larimore provided a wonderful service from start to finish. Immediately upon contacting Larimore to request more information, they answered all of my questions over the phone and scheduled a first meeting and tour for the next week. The first meeting and tour with Dena was extremely informative and we actually began contracting that day. Dena is always willing to answer questions over the phone and on email as you progress through your wedding planning. She is extremely thoughtful, efficinet, and organized. If you didn't think of it, Dena has you covered! The final detailed meeting before the rehearsal and wedding was extremely helpful as well; Dena goes out of her way to ensure the day of is stress-free by setting up the ceremony and reception for you! Dena and Allen, and their staff, are extremely knowledgeable and make planning your unique special day manageable and just what a bride hopes for. They provide a list of extremely talented and trusted house vendors and provide a detailed suggested schedule to ensure your entire ceremony nad reception runs smoothly. The site provides a beautiful dressing area and amazing grounds for preliminary pictures. The ceremony site is just stunning! They will do just about anything to ensure your ceremony is outdoors. They even take care of your guests with music, beverages and munchies while you take family and wedding party pictures. The reception is orchestrated smoothly to include all of the important details, while still leaving time to dance and mingle! The food is delicious, portions are huge, and the serving staff is friendly. The reception is elegant and timeless. For a unique and beautiful reception and ceremony, and for as much of a stress-free experience as possible, I would definitely recommend Larimore to all brides!

Deanna and Alan were absolutely wonderful to work with. They made everything so easy and the fact that it was all inclusive made the planning even easier! All they do are weddings so they have the planning process perfected and they are always one step ahead. They were especially accommodating with making sure that my meal was gluten-free and that I was able to eat and enjoy my wedding day!

Larimore House is beautiful and I am so glad we held our wedding there. Dena let us hold the ceremony outside even though the temperature was suppose to be below 60. That alone gets 5 stars because I really wanted an outdoor wedding. Everyone raved about the horse drawn carriage and the grounds. Dena also found our wedding song (my now husband had misplaced our cd last minute). There were a few things that, while they weren't bad enough to ruin my wedding day, are things I think should be mentioned. My girls ended up doing my bustle at the head table (my fault totally). I had no sooner sat down that the MOH and Best Man gave toasts. No one was told this was about to happen and therefore, no one had champagne poured. As we were eating, the wait staff appeared every few minutes to ask if we were done. This wasn't meant to be a race and quite a few of my guests mentioned this annoyance. The biggest issue I had was, we cut the cake, then immediately did our dances. By the time we got back to our table and were ready for cake, it was gone! So, we paid for a cake that was thrown away. There was no announcement or anything prior to it happening. Overall, I would recommend Larimore House. I am still sad about my cake, though.

This was the most awesome experience. We could not have asked for anything more for our daughter. It truly was a fairy tale wedding. All of our guests said it was the most awesome wedding they have ever been to. I wish I had more daughters so we could do it again! Worth every dollar we spent and then more. I do not have one negative comment. Actually I do . . . it didn't last long enough! We didn't want it to end.

JUst a future bride inquiring about what this will cost. Its very beautiful but im sure expensive. PLease let me know

As parents of the bride, we wanted our daughter and our new son-in-law to have not only memories of their special day, but BEAUTIFUL memories. The Larimore House did just that. The food was not only served very warm, but there was more than a generous amount on each plate. (We even asked for a few extra garnishes in the dinner salad, and they were provided at no extra cost.) The vendors that we chose to use at the suggestion of the Larimore House were professional and easy to work with. Though we did choose a few vendors of our own, the Larimore House went out of their way to see that those vendors were given the attention and times that worked best for them.......If you are looking for elegance and comfort for you and your guest, this is the place you should highly consider........St. Louis's best kept Secret!!!

We could not have been more pleased with the wedding and reception. The house was beautiful, the grounds were exquisite with the perfect amount of fallen leaves, the appetizers and punch were a sweet touch, and the food was great. We were told by the bar service company that Peaches, the cook, was a goddess in the kitchen. This was the absolute truth! We put this wedding on with 5 months notice and used almost all of Dena's vendors. Jenni at Stems Florist was sensitive, intuitive, and an amazing artist. The cake from Wedding Wonderland made a breathtaking statement as we entered the reception hall and tasted as good as I can make (I cook and bake very well!). The ultimate show stopper was the horse drawn carriage bringing Meredith and her dad to the garden gathering -- people are still raving about the surprise and beauty. Dena and Allen ran the wedding events with practiced ease and sensitivity -- activities hummed right along. My only regret is that it went too quickly but 10 hours would probably not have been enough time. I felt rushed but I have never done this before! I would recommend The Larimore House to everyone who wants a special intimate event and the ultimate compliment is that Meredith LOVED her day and thought that every thing was as perfect as possible! Carolyn Wylie, mother of the bride

This survey is so vague that it makes it difficult to respond. The food, overall, was absolutely delicious. We have received many positive responses on the food. The servers, however, did not serve tables in numerical order and even forgot about two tables--the groom's parents table and the mother-of-the-bride's table. Someone had to ask for food. The servers did not pass out the dated napkins that were set out on the cake table. However, nothing these to the wedding coordinator was missed, so I am unsure if the servers were not allowed to touch them without being assigned the task. We did not have time for a receiving line. (fyi: we booked the carriage) You may need to eat quickly or hold off on some dance time if you need to fit this in.

I was incredibly pleased with Larimore House. Level of service was just superb--they even took our plates away and warmed them up while we were shmoozing with our guests so we didn't have cold dinners :) Very accommodating, lovely venue, and excellent food. Megan was a great coordinator and Allen and Dena were SO on top of things. Just excellent. I felt like once I booked them, all I had to do was relax. I wanted an all-inclusive venue--didn't want to find linens, then chairs, then food, etc, because my husband was deployed at the time. They were very understanding and helpful. And, best of all--there were some things I really wanted to do. We had centerpieces, florals, favors, etc, all brought in (some DIY), and they were very cool about that. Some places I spoke to would get very annoyed if you didn't use "their" vendors or purchase the extra add-ons--not these guys!

Dena & Allen Bovey are amazing!! I know to some venue shoppers Larimores price tag might look a bit high but if you break down what all your getting your actually saving money. I think it is worth triple the amount they ask for. The house is stunning and Dena is there to make sure your big day is stress free! The staff is wonderful and the vendors are the top of the line. When we arrived at the house yesterday I couldn't believe how stunning everything was, and another perk, I didn't have to fuss with any of it. Dena and her staff had all the decorations done and my favors & menu cards in place. While my family and friends mingled and my bridal party helped me stay calm Dena and her team, like little wedding fairies, worked to make sure everything was perfect. I am still in awe at how amazing it all was. Oh and the food!! I watched guests that are the pickiest eaters devour dinner within seconds of it being served. Thanks Peaches:). We didn't have to worry about the little details, and when it was time to go the staff had all of our stuff ready to go. It was also nice not to have to worry about the clean up. I heard out of all the weddings my guest have been to, our wedding at Larimore was the best. They loved the carriage! A huge thank you to Dena & Allen and the entire Larimore staff for making our wedding dreams come true. Phil & Brandy 04-17-2010

The Larimore House Plantation is absolutely breath taking! We had an outdoor wedding and the grounds were beautifully manicured and so pretty. They have an available indoor facility (church-like) if the weather is poor or if you prefer an indoor wedding. They also have a very elegant banquet room for your reception. And the best part about this vendor is that everything is included in the price. They do so many weddings that they have specific vendors that they work with and are able to get wholesale prices. The decorations for the ceremony and reception, the catering, the cake, the flowers, the DJ, and your very own horse drawn carriage to ride in on and away with your new husband. All we had to do was go to the flower and cake vendor and tell them what we wanted. We didn't have to deal with dates, prices, or how to get everything to the wedding. That was all taken care of for us. We just told them what we wanted and that was it! The catering was done by The Larimore House and we were able to sample the food prior to our wedding. We planned our wedding from Seattle, WA and it was the easiest and most stress free event to plan. They also provided you with a wedding coordinator to make sure you got everything done and the ceremony ran smoothly and the way you wanted. The vendors they work with are: Wedding Cakes - Wedding Wonderland Wedding Cakes http://www.weddingwonderlandcakes.com/ 314.837.5015 Florist - W.W. Florist http://www.ww-florist.com/ 314.741.7436 DJ Service - All About Music http://larimoreweddings.com/DJ%20Service%20-%20All%20About%20Music/DJ-Home.html 314.894.1655 Horse Drawn Carriage Ride - St. Louis Carriage Company http://www.stlouiscarriagecompany.com/ 314.621.3334