The Jewel Box in Forest Park is one of the most beautiful sites in St. Louis for wedding ceremonies. It also is one of the most popular.

The Jewel Box has opened after a $3.5 million renovation, which makes it an even better site for weddings. The 11-month renovation included replacing the mechanical systems and adding air conditioning so it will be comfortable in the summer months.

A catering area, large bride’s room and new restrooms have been built so the building can be rented for wedding ceremonies, wedding receptions and rehearsal dinners.

The glass panes have been repaired and cleaned so the Jewel Box is once again the "jewel" of Forest Park.

The floral display area has been changed to include a large fountain and water feature that can be removed for weddings and receptions. The permanent floral displays will be supplemented with seasonal flowers from the city’s greenhouses grown and planted by the Flora Conservancy of Forest Park.

The Jewel Box is available for wedding ceremonies in 1˝ hour increments from:

Regular booking for the Jewel Box for a wedding ceremony is $900 and reservations can be made up to two years prior to the date being requested.

Regular booking must be made in person (at the Parks Dept. office) and the rental fee is due the same day as the reservation.

Discounted booking, less than one year from the date being requested, is $500.

Discounted bookings can be made over the telephone, however, you will need to come in to the Park Department office in Forest Park within five working days after the reservation is made to sign a contract and pay the rental fee.

Maximum capacity for the Jewel Box for a wedding ceremony is 250 people.

The rental fee includes up to 250 chairs, which will be setup by Jewel Box staff. This is the only equipment provided by the Jewel Box. Any other equipment needed such as microphones, extension cords, podiums, sound systems, music equipment, etc., should be rented from a private source.

All activity (decorating, pictures, ceremony, etc.) must take place within the contracted time slot. Guests and/or the bridal party will not be allowed to enter the Jewel Box before the contracted rental time begins. Keep this in mind when deciding times to put on your invitations.

Candles are allowed if the flames are enclosed in a glass rose bowl, hurricane lamp or the like.

The use of nails, screws, tape, tacks, etc. to fasten decorations or other materials to walls, doors or from the ceiling is strictly prohibited.

Storage of any equipment or other accessory items belonging to the users is not permitted. The Jewel Box is not responsible for any equipment or other items left behind.

Smoking is not permitted in any part of the Jewel Box at any time. Sand ash bins are placed outside the main entrance.

To check the availability or make a reservation for the Jewel Box:
call 314 289-5389. The Jewel Box phone is 314 531-0080.
Availability cannot be checked online.

To make arrangements in person, come to the Parks Department:
5600 Clayton Avenue
In Forest Park
(Directions: Take I-64 (Highway 40) to the Hampton Avenue exit. Make a right turn into the park. Follow the road to the right until you get to a stop sign. Go straight and the Parks Department office is on the left.)

If you have made a reservation by telephone, an appointment to sign the contract and pay the rental fee is required to insure that someone is available to assist you.

When you call or come in to make your reservation you will need to know the following information: