Are you a St. Louis couple searching for an iconic spot for photos on your wedding day? There are so many beautiful locations in and around the city for your wedding day photos, it’s hard to choose! Well, I propose that you take a look at an oldie but a goodie: St. Louis Union Station.

Union Station is rich in history and nostalgia. It was the gateway to the West with the first train that arrived in 1894, and now this complex has been reinvented with a modern twist, which brings me to one of my favorite spots for photos - the restored steel train shed! The architecture of the tall steel beams couples with the cute shops and restaurants that surround the lake. What an iconic St. Louis backdrop for your wedding day photos!

And if you’re lucky, you’ll be treated to the year-round pyrotechnic Fire & Lights Show over the lake. This fire, water, and light music show happens daily at the top of the hour. Maybe you’ll catch a little fire feature in the background of your photos!

While you’re here, you can make your way to St. Louis Union Station’s Grand Hall Hotel, take photos in front of the classic St. Louis Ferris Wheel and Polar Express train, or head across the street to the classy columns and steps of the United States Postal Service building. With all its rich St. Louis history and nostalgic backdrops, it’s the perfect place for your wedding day photos. So file into a car and head on downtown. You won’t regret it!

Special thanks to these lovely models: Derrick Miller & Jayde Lucas