Picture perfect

Wedding & Event Photo Spots in Fenton, MO

Already booked, or still dreaming? These are the places at Romaine Valley in Fenton, Missouri, just outside St. Louis, where couples, families and guests love to take photos, from the chapel aisle to the gazebo by the pond.

Top photo by Andrew N Caroline Chavez

One property, endless backdrops

Every Photo Spot on One Property Near St. Louis

Because the chapel, the Grand Hall, the bridal and groom suites, the cottages and the grounds all sit on one property in Fenton, Missouri, your photographer never has to pack up and drive across St. Louis. Walk a few steps and you have a whole new look.

Take a drone flight over the whole property before you visit.

Ryan dips Calla for a kiss in the aisle of the Romaine Valley chapel beneath the crystal chandelier
Say I do

The Chapel Aisle

Tall windows fill the chapel with soft, even light, and the crystal chandeliers and wooden pews give every ceremony photo a timeless look. The long aisle is perfect for the first look back at the crowd and the kiss at the end.

  • Natural window light for ceremony portraits
  • Chandeliers for a romantic glow
  • Wooden cross and pews as a classic backdrop

Photo by Andrew N Caroline Chavez

Calla and Ryan lean against the stone entrance of the Romaine Valley chapel
Classic and timeless

The Stone Chapel Entrance

The stone entrance and doors of the chapel make a beautiful frame for couple portraits, bridal party lineups and family photos as guests arrive.

Photo by Andrew N Caroline Chavez

Calla and Ryan pose in the open field below the tree line at Romaine Valley in Fenton, MO
Golden hour

The Open Field and Tree Line

Just beyond the buildings, the open field runs up to a tree line that glows at sunset. This is where couples go for sweeping, wide shots and those soft golden hour portraits.

  • Best light in the hour before sunset
  • Room for wide shots of the whole wedding party
  • Plenty of space for creative, candid moments

Photo by Andrew N Caroline Chavez

Erina in her wedding dress on the lawn outside the Romaine Valley chapel in Fenton, MO
Steps from the chapel

The Lawn by the Chapel

The lawn right outside the chapel is an easy spot for bridal portraits and quick photos between the ceremony and the reception, with the chapel in the background.

Photo by Amy Elizabeth Photography

White gazebo beside the pond at Romaine Valley in Fenton, Missouri
By the pond

The Gazebo

The white gazebo sits right at the edge of the pond, so you get the gazebo and its reflection in the water in the same shot. It works for couple portraits, engagement photos, a small ceremony or a quiet moment away from the party.

Winding walkway leading to a stone wall backdrop surrounded by lawn and landscaping at Romaine Valley
A path with a view

The Walkway Backdrop

This winding walkway curves through fresh lawn and landscaping up to a stone wall backdrop. Walk it together for candid shots, line up the wedding party along the curve, or stand in front of the wall for clean, simple portraits.

Head table with white linens and greenery in front of the stone fireplace in the Romaine Valley reception hall
Dinner and dancing

The Grand Hall Fireplace and Chandeliers

Inside the Grand Hall, the stone fireplace and double crystal chandeliers create a warm, elegant backdrop for the head table, toasts, first dances and reception details.

Photo by Callie Hopper Photography

Erina and her bridesmaids in mismatched green dresses toasting in the Romaine Valley bridal suite
Getting ready

The Bridal Suite

Pink velvet sofas, lighted vanity mirrors and a gold arched mirror make the bridal suite a favorite for getting ready photos, dress shots and toasts with the bridesmaids.

Photo by Amy Elizabeth Photography

Groom Noe playfully posing with his groomsmen on the covered patio at Romaine Valley Weddings & Events in Fenton, MO
Fresh air

The Covered Patio

The covered patio outside the Grand Hall is great for groomsmen photos, cocktail hour candids and shots with the garage-style doors open to the party inside.

Photo by Alyssa Michele Photography

Stone bar with a wood bar top at Romaine Valley Weddings & Events in Fenton, MO
Cheers

The Stone Bar

The live-edge wood bar top on a stacked stone base is a fun backdrop for toasts, signature drink photos and candid shots with friends.

Row of white on-site wedding cottages with metal roofs at Romaine Valley Weddings & Events in Fenton, Missouri
Stay the weekend

The Cottages

The row of white cottages with front porches makes a sweet, relaxed setting for morning-after photos, family shots and getting ready with the wedding party.

Every kind of photo

Photos for Every Celebration

Whatever you are celebrating, from a wedding to a baby shower, a milestone birthday or a company event, the property gives you plenty of places to capture it.

Wedding Day PortraitsCouple portraits, bridal party and family formals.
Getting ReadyDress shots, details and toasts in the suites.
Golden HourSoft sunset portraits in the field and on the grounds.
Showers and PartiesPhotos for bridal showers, baby showers and birthdays.
Milestone CelebrationsAnniversaries, graduations and family reunions.
Reception MomentsFirst dances, toasts and your grand exit.
From the photographers

What Photographers Say

“Planning my styled shoot here and the space is beautiful with fabulous lighting, there’s great communication, and they are the sweetest owners ever!”

Emily KriesePhotographer

“Romaine Valley is top notch! The owners truly thought of every detail and it is evident that they have put their whole heart and soul into providing an amazing and unique experience for their couples!”

Krystal TrouttPhotographer
Easy as one, two, three

How to Book Your Date at Romaine Valley

Step 1

Schedule a tour

Walk the chapel, the Grand Hall, the gazebo and every photo spot on this page. Request a tour and we reply the same day.

Step 2

Reserve your date

Pick the date for your wedding, shower, party or company event and we will hold it for you.

Step 3

Plan your photos

Share this page with your photographer so they can plan every shot before the big day.

Good to know

Photo Spot Questions from St. Louis Couples

Where is Romaine Valley?

Romaine Valley is at 1676 Romaine Creek Rd in Fenton, Missouri 63026, just southwest of St. Louis. We welcome couples and families from Fenton, Arnold, High Ridge, Kirkwood, Chesterfield, Eureka and all across St. Louis County and Jefferson County.

Can we see the photo spots before we book?

Yes. Schedule a tour and we will walk you through the chapel, the Grand Hall, the suites, the gazebo, the walkway backdrop and the open field so you can picture your photos in every spot.

What kinds of events can we photograph here?

Weddings, engagement and bridal portraits, wedding and baby showers, milestone birthdays, family celebrations, styled shoots and company events. Every spot on this page is on the same property.

When is the best time of day for photos?

Golden hour, about an hour before sunset, is the favorite for the open field and tree line. The chapel windows give soft, even light during the day, and the Grand Hall chandeliers glow in the evening.

See it for yourself

Come Find Your Favorite Spot

Walk the property with us, picture your photos in every spot, and hold your date for your wedding, shower, party or company event. Romaine Valley is an easy drive from Arnold, High Ridge, Kirkwood, Chesterfield, Eureka and all across St. Louis County and Jefferson County. We answer tour requests the same day.