— Planning —
Planning Your Event
From your first visit to your final walkthrough, we guide you through every step to ensure a seamless celebration.
— TIMELINE —
Planning Timeline
01
6–12 Months Prior
• Secure your event date at Ravenly
• Select an approved caterer
• Book key vendors such as planner, florist, entertainment, and photographer
02
Venue Planning Meeting
During this meeting we review:
• Event timeline
• Preliminary floor plan
• Guest flow
• Table layouts
• Bar placement
• Vendor selection
03
6 Months Prior
Final Venue Meeting — details finalized include:
• Table and chair placement
• Bar service structure
• Key service areas
• Final event timeline
• Vendor confirmations
04
3–4 Weeks Prior
Final event logistics are confirmed, including guest counts, linen selections, bar selections, and add-on services.
— TIMELINE —
Planning Timeline
01
6–12 Months Prior
Secure your event date at Ravenly
Select an approved caterer
Book key vendors such as planner, florist, entertainment, and photographer
02
Venue Planning Meeting
During this meeting we review:
Event timeline
Preliminary floor plan
Guest flow
Table layouts
Bar placement
Vendor selection
03
6 Months Prior
Final Venue Meeting — details finalized include:
Table and chair placement
Bar service structure
Key service areas
Final event timeline
Vendor confirmations
04
3–4 Weeks Prior
Final event logistics are confirmed, including guest counts, linen selections, bar selections, and add-on services.
— Your Team —
Your Ravenly Event Manager
Every event at Ravenly is supported by a Ravenly Event Manager who oversees venue operations and helps coordinate the details directly related to the property and your event experience.
Your Event Manager works alongside you and your professional vendors to coordinate venue access, floor plans, event flow, bar service, ceremony logistics, vendor arrivals, and transitions throughout your event.
01 | Managing the venue timeline and transitions
02 | Coordinating vendor arrivals and setup locations
03 | Overseeing bar service setup and staffing
04 | Confirming ceremony logistics
05 | Assisting with reception flow
06 | Directing guest movement throughout the venue
— Prefered caterers —
Seamless Experience & Exceptional Services
Great events begin with great hospitality. Ravenly works with a curated group of trusted professional catering partners experienced in serving weddings, corporate events, celebrations, and private gatherings throughout the St. Louis and Metro East area.
Our trusted catering partners offer a range of service styles, menus, and price points, giving you the flexibility to select the team that best fits your event.
Butler’s Pantry
One of the region’s longest-running upscale caterers offering plated dinners, full staff, rentals, and event management.
Callier’s Catering
Full-service catering offering plated dinners, buffets, and corporate event expertise.
Ces & Judy’s
High-end full-service catering with plated dinners, custom menus, and professional service staff.
The Food Dude
Offers fresh, customizable catering for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations throughout Southern Illinois.
NickyG’s
Customizable catering for weddings, corporate events, and celebrations throughout the St. Louis area.
House Made Catering
Exceptional catering and hospitality services designed to elevate every event.
Cygan & Delaney
Classic Metro-East buffet catering known for large portions and affordable wedding packages.
Orlando’s Catering
Well-known banquet and catering group offering Italian-influenced menus and large wedding capacity.
Russo’s Gourmet Catering
Large St. Louis caterer known for weddings, carving stations, Italian-American menus, and upscale buffets.
Trio Catering
A versatile catering partner offering a balance of elevated comfort food and bold, approachable flavors.
— Partners —
Trusted Event Professionals
Planning an event often means bringing together a team of professionals. Ravenly has developed relationships with experienced vendors throughout the St. Louis and Metro East event community to help make finding the right partners easier.
Explore professionals for photography, entertainment, florals, beauty, transportation, décor, desserts, and other services to help bring your event together.
— Bar Service —
Bar Service At Ravenly
Ravenly provides exclusive in-house bar service with packages designed to accommodate everything from intimate gatherings and corporate events to weddings and large celebrations.
Choose from beer and wine, hosted bar, premium, and zero-proof options, with available enhancements including signature cocktails, satellite bars, champagne toasts, and additional service time.
The Gilded Bar
Beer, wine, and soda service
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The Blackbird
Signature liquor selections with beer and wine
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The Ember
Premium liquor selections
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The Reserve Bar
Non-alcoholic beverages
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Zero Proof
Specialty non-alcoholic beverages and cocktails
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Enhancements
Signature cocktails
Satellite bars
Champagne toasts
Additional service hours
Craft beer selections
— Begin —
Start Planning Your Event at Ravenly
From choosing the right space and catering partner to coordinating bar service, floor plans, vendors, and event-day logistics, our team is here to help make the planning process feel organized from the beginning.
Tell us a little about your event, and we'll help you take the next step.
