Love at first bite

Compiled By Lauren Healey

When planning a wedding, you want to avoid any unnecessary stress. Let these St. Louis businesses take some of the work off your plate to make the big day as seamless as possible.

Boundary At The Cheshire

As one of the most popular locations for weddings and social events, Boundary is located at The Cheshire, a historic landmark building with multiple spaces and configurations available, and their experienced staff is ready to assist you throughout the entire process.Enjoy the lavish furnishings of Boundary, offering a diversity of seating arrangements with plush sofas, a look-in kitchen, a full-service bar with wine wall and more. Boundary at The Cheshire is perfect for your next private party, wedding or corporate event. All special occasions offer accommodations for any guests traveling to celebrate with you. The Cheshire is an ideal hotel to offer your guests accommodations from the easily accessible location to the wellappointed guest rooms and Novelty suites. For event questions, contact Jessica Winter at jwinter@cheshirerestaurant-stl.com.

7036 Clayton Ave., St. Louis, boundary-stl.com

CYRANO'S CAFÉ

Cyrano’s private event room is a beautiful and unique space with an eclectic interior design that isn’t found in traditional banquet rooms. With the ability to accommodate up to 50 people, it’s the perfect space for rehearsal dinners and bridal showers. Seated meals and buffet packages start at $16 per person for lunch and $20 for dinner, and they have the best housemade desserts in town. Located in Webster Groves, Cyrano’s is centrally located and close to major highways.

603 E. Lockwood Ave., Webster Groves, main line: 314.963.3232; private events line: 314.963.3434, cyranos.com

KNEAD BAKEHOUSE + PROVISIONS

Treat your guests to St. Louis sourdough! Knead Bakehouse + Provisions is available to curate a beautiful, custom dessert table with bite-sized pastries and sweets. A variety of their sourdough cookies, doughnuts, sweet kolaches, pop-tarts and more offer an assortment of treats sure to please all of your guests. These mini desserts are perfect for wedding celebrations, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, and more. Contact angie@ kneadbakehouse.com to curate your custom sourdough dessert table.

3467 Hampton Ave., St. Louis, 314.376.4361, kneadbakehouse.com

MC CATERING & EVENTS

MC Catering & Events has been creating relationships and quality events in the St. Louis area for more than a decade. Your special event deserves the unmatched expertise, versatility and experience that our team offers. She supports local farmers, using organic and seasonal fruits and vegetables, as well as only antibiotic- and hormone-free proteins, plus seafood that is never in threat of becoming endangered. Many vegan options are available. The team loves a great cocktail party, and pride themselves on fun, bite-size canapes to beautiful and unique platters for your guests to enjoy. With a super-friendly staff, she offers services such as flower arrangements, event planning and more, from beginning to end to make your special day memorable, tasty and fabulous. She also caters in Kranzberg Arts Foundation venues such as The Grandel Theater and The Dark Room and many local venues around town. 314.443.6956, mccateringandevents.com

Orlando Banquets And Catering

This family-owned and -operated business has been helping St. Louis celebrate with delicious food and outstanding service for over 54 years. Specializing in trendsetting, customized menus and creative presentation, they offer everything from drop-off party trays and simple buffets to elegant, formal dining, butler-passed hors d’oeuvres and interactive chef stations. Orlando’s caters to private homes and offices and is also a preferred caterer at over 40 unique venues, now including The Grand Ballroom downtown. They offer all-inclusive packages at their two Orlando’s Event Centers and a bed and breakfast log cabin, The Lodge at Grant’s Trail. 2050 Dorsett Village, Maryland Heights, 314.453.9000; 4300 Hoffmeister Ave., St. Louis, 314.638.6660, orlandogardens.com

RUSSO’S CATERING

Piazza Messina burst on the scene in 2018 as a premier wedding venue and continues to enchant guests at its picturesque property in Cottleville. As part of the Russo family of businesses, their team draws on over 60 years of expertise in event planning to offer creative solutions for memorable and stress-free parties. Let them show you the new ways they approach showers, rehearsals, welcome parties or brunch for your wedding guests. It’s easy to check them out too! Join them for “Sips” events, featuring inspired options for brunch or lunch, seasonal chef's specials, happy hours and live music.

Piazza Messina, 5535 State Route N, Cottleville, 636.232.0109, piazzamessina.com;

Russo’s Catering, 9904 Page Ave., St. Louis, 314.427.6771, russosgourmet.com

THE PASTA HOUSE CO.

For almost 50 years, The Pasta House Co. has been a St. Louis tradition offering both fullservice catering as well as several conveniently located restaurants throughout the St. Louis bi-state area. With a variety of cuisine choices that extend beyond its traditional restaurant offerings, The Pasta House Co. guarantees you will find an option for your taste and budget, whether you are planning a wedding, office party, seminar or special event. Catering amenities include pickup, delivery and fullservice staffing. Planning for a smaller group? All Pasta House Co. restaurants offer a Parties to Go menu and Family Meal Deals to serve to friends and family. Call the catering department number below or email catering@thepastahouse.com for more information.

Multiple locations, 314.644.1400, pastahouse.com