ST. LOUIS! YOU ASKED, WE SAID “I DO”… AGAIN.
You came. You saw. You danced the Cupid Shuffle with a stranger in a cowboy hat. And now it’s time to do it all over again…
The Reception Vol. 2: “Upstaging Right, Drinks Left”
Friday, August 2nd
Doors at 6:30 PM | Dinner begins PROMPTLY at 7 PM
Work & Leisure, Midtown STL
$125 – Tickets at www.workandleisurestl.com
You know how every wedding reception slowly spirals out of control once the speeches start and someone breaks out Fireball? Yeah — we’re skipping the vows and diving straight into that part.
Back by demand, Work & Leisure is teaming up once again with Tenacious Eats and The Improv Shop to bring you an unhinged, immersive wedding reception you’ll never forget (and possibly won’t remember).
This is not your typical dinner theater. This is an over-the-top fake wedding reception with real food, real drinks, and very real chaos. It’s part murder mystery energy, part dinner party from hell, and part “wait, did that uncle just come out mid-toast?”
THE “PLOT” (we use that term loosely…)
Sure, it’s supposed to be the happy couple’s special day — but try telling that to:
Aunt So-and-So, who’s hijacking the mic for a surprise gender reveal
The groom’s cousin, who's absolutely going to propose after dating his girlfriend for six weeks
The bride’s uncle, who has breaking news that’s about to outshine the dessert course
The wedding party, who happen to be seasoned Improv Shop comedians committed to stirring the pot all night
If you thought Vol. 1 was wild (Backwoods Banger, anyone?), wait until this reception gets hijacked from every angle. The drama is thick, the sequins are tacky, and absolutely no one is keeping it together.
THE FEAST:
Three incredible courses from the one and only Chef Liz Schuster of Tenacious Eats — expect whimsical, nostalgic, and entirely over-the-top creations that blend fine dining with of Tenacious Eats — expect whimsical, nostalgic, and entirely over-the-top creations that blend fine dining with elevated urban vibes.
A FULL premium open bar from the Work & Leisure cocktail team, shaking up handcrafted cocktails, mocktails, and champagne that's just begging to be spilled during a toast gone wrong.
And yes, there will be cake. Possibly airborne. You’ve been warned.
THE EXPERIENCE:
Choose your side — Team Bride or Team Groom — and play along all night.
Join in the chaos with interactive moments, games, dance-offs, and surprise performances.
Snap pics with your new fake family.
Possibly win something ridiculous.
Possibly lose your dignity.
Possibly cry-laugh in the bathroom.
Get your tickets today — because last time, they sold out faster than the bride ran out of the building!