FAQs

To reserve your date at The Glasshouse at River Oaks simply email us at celebrate@theglasshouseatriveroaks.com with your preferred event date and a backup date in case your first choice is unavailable. We’ll provide a contract, and 50% of the rental fee is required to hold your date.

Dates are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis, and we’ll be happy to guide you through the process!

Yes!! There are several convenient lodging options!

On-site suites: For those opting for our 2-day experience package, we offer on-site accommodations that can host up to 14 people. This provides a convenient and comfortable option for your bridal party or close family members, allowing everyone to be part of the celebration from start to finish.​

Local Airbnb’s: We have established partnerships with local hosts who offer accommodations just a short distance from our venue. These options range from cozy guest suites to spacious homes, providing a variety of choices to suit your guests' preferences. If you're interested, we can connect you with these trusted Airbnb hosts to ensure a comfortable stay for your attendees.​

Here are some nearby hotels:​

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Grandview: Located just 1 mile from our venue.

Comfort Suites Grandview: Situated approximately 2 miles from The Glasshouse.

Yes, we do require an event rider policy, as is standard with most venues.

To make this process easier, we partner with Nuptial to help you obtain the necessary coverage. After you book, they will reach out to guide you through the process.

If you're planning to have special effects like cold sparks, a higher umbrella policy will be required to ensure everything is safely covered.

We ask that all tours be scheduled by appointment to ensure we give you our full attention and provide the best experience possible. You can easily request a tour here.

Since we only host one event per day, our fee structure remains consistent regardless of whether you choose to have your ceremony, reception, or both here at our space. Whether you’re holding a ceremony only or the full event, our commitment is to provide you with the same exceptional service and dedicated attention throughout your entire celebration.

Yes!

Because our venue offers multiple event spaces and a variety of options to personalize your wedding day, we require every couple to hire a professional wedding planner or day-of coordinator. This ensures your event runs smoothly and allows you, your family, and your guests to fully enjoy the celebration.

Your coordinator may not be a guest, member of the wedding party, or an attending family member. If you choose a planner or coordinator who is not on our Preferred Planner List, they must be approved by the venue before they are hired.

We want your wedding to reflect your style, so you're welcome to choose your own vendors for most services.

For catering and wedding planning, however, we work with a curated list of preferred professionals who are familiar with our venue, fully licensed and insured, and consistently provide exceptional food, service, and execution. This helps create a seamless experience for you and your guests.

If you'd like to use a caterer or planner who is not on our Preferred Vendor List, they must be submitted for review and approved by the venue in advance. Outside vendors are considered on a case-by-case basis and must meet our licensing, insurance, and service standards before they are approved.

We don’t have a food or guest count minimum!

We do have bar minimums of $4,000 for Saturdays and $3,000 for Fridays.

Please note that some caterers may set their own minimums for specific dates.

Learn about our Bar Packages HERE.

All bar and beverage service must go through us.

Please note that, in accordance with Missouri state law, no outside alcohol may be brought onto the property.

This helps ensure that all alcohol service aligns with both local regulations and our venue’s policies—creating a safe, seamless, and enjoyable experience for you and your guests.

Yes, outside food and non-alcoholic drinks are allowed prior to the ceremony.

However, once the event has started, outside food and drinks are not permitted.

We kindly ask that no drinks in glass bottles are brought onto the property.

This policy helps ensure the smooth flow of your event while keeping everything safe and organized.

We include a variety of round and rectangular tables to accommodate different floor plans and seating styles.

For your outdoor ceremony, we provide elegant white garden chairs, and for your indoor reception, beautiful wood Bentwood chairs are included.

Our white garden ceremony chairs are set up at the Promenade and remain there throughout the Spring, Summer, and Fall seasons for outdoor ceremonies. If you would like these chairs removed or relocated for your event, additional labor fees will apply.

We also have a selection of farmhouse and antique tables available to add character and charm to your event.

See all of our inventory HERE.

If you use our standard event layout—ceremony at the Promenade, cocktail hour in the Ballroom/Deck, or in the Glasshouse, and your reception in the Glasshouse—no additional setup or labor fees apply.

If you request changes to this standard layout, such as a room flip, removal or relocation of ceremony chairs, or other custom setup arrangements, additional labor fees may apply.

Additional fees may also apply for optional services, including:

• Use of our lift for licensed and insured vendors installing décor from the Glasshouse ceiling.

• Rental of décor, furniture, or other items not included in our standard inventory.

Décor may be hung from the Glasshouse ceilings! However, due to ceiling height and safety requirements, all installations must be completed by a licensed and insured professional vendor.

All hanging décor plans must be submitted to the venue for approval prior to installation.

If your vendor requires use of the venue lift, additional labor and usage fees will apply.