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Aloe Plaza in downtown St. Louis has to be one of the best places to hold a wedding.
Where else can a couple be united in a wedding ceremony held in front of a fountain that celebrates marriage?
Aloe Plaza has one of the most beautiful and acclaimed pieces of artwork in the city--the fountain called "The Meeting of the Waters."
The fountain, originally named "The Wedding of the Rivers," depicts the union of the Missouri and the Mississippi Rivers, represented by the two central figures. Accompanying the two main figures and forming a wedding procession are 17 water spirits, symbolic of the smaller streams that empty into the two major rivers.
When the fountain was dedicated in 1941, an uproar arose over the nudity of the male figure, reprenting the Mississippi River and the female figure, the Missouri River. In deference to the criticism, the name of the fountain was changed to "The Meeting of the Waters."
Ceremonies can be held on any side of the fountain. The central figures are in the middle of the fountain and are equally visible from both the north and south side.
There is room on the plaza surrounding the fountain to hold a wedding ceremony. The pool that holds the fountain is 200 by 35 feet and the plaza around it is 280 by 75 feet, leaving space for the wedding party and guests.
Rental Information
The rental fee for Aloe Plaza is $200 for four hours. It is available only for wedding ceremonies, not for receptions.
No tables, chairs, or other equipment is included in the rental fee.
Park sites rented for wedding ceremonies are accepted in "as is" condition. The Park Division will provide its usual cleanup the day before the event, but cannot guarantee the condition of the site when you arrive. If special cleaning is desired on the day of the reservation, it is recommended that a private cleaning service be hired. Decorations and/or equipment must be removed immediately following the event.
The Permittee must make arrangements to pick up any trash, litter or debris from the park grounds generated during the course of the event. All trash is to be bagged and removed from the park immediately following the event.
Tents are permitted as long as they can be put up and taken down the same day. They must be self-standing since they will be on concrete.
A security deposit in the amount of $500 is required. This check will be deposited and held to insure that all conditions of the permit are followed. It will be forfeited in the event of damage to park property, missing or damaged park equipment, or failure to leave the park in a clean condition. The permittee will be billed for any damage and/or excessive cleanup required not covered by the security deposit.
The water in the fountain cannot be turned on and off for events.
Live music and/or other amplified sound is not allowed.
Any equipment needed in conjunction with an event at a city park should be rented from a private source. The city has limited resources with regard to equipment. Equipment must be delivered and picked up the same day as the event. Failure to remove equipment will result in additional rental fee charges.
Storage of equipment/materials in parks is not permitted.
For rental information, call the Parks Division at (314) 289-5344.
To check the availability or make a reservation for Aloe Plaza:
call 314 289-5344.
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.)
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