2025 Client Appreciation Party
Your full-service real estate team helping you buy, sell, invest, and build across STL.
2025 Theme: We ❤️ Our Clients
Your full-service real estate team helping you buy, sell, invest, and build across STL.
Why We Do This Every Year
Real estate is transactional. Relationships aren't.
Every year, we host this event to celebrate the people who trusted us with one of the biggest decisions of their lives.
Nearly 400 past clients joined us this year — not because they had to. But because the connection didn’t end at closing.
This night isn’t about contracts. It’s about community.
Invitations are extended to clients who bought, sold, or referred someone to us the year prior — because this is our way of saying thank you in a way that actually feels meaningful.
Gateway by The Numbers
Your full-service real estate team helping you buy, sell, invest, and build across STL.
From custom cocktails to hand-selected décor, every detail was designed to create an atmosphere that felt both luxurious and personal. Soft lighting, elegant centerpieces, and Valentine-inspired accents transformed Public School House into something truly special.
The photobooth was a crowd favorite — a backdrop of laughter, props, and memories captured in the moment. Throughout the evening, guests mingled, reconnected with neighbors, and shared stories from their home-buying journeys.
An Evening at Public School House
January 31, 2026
- Public School House
Old Town Cottleville, MO
Public School House has been a cornerstone of our client events for years. Its rustic charm, intimate setting, and connection to the Cottleville community make it the perfect backdrop for an evening of celebration.
There’s a reason we keep coming back — this space holds the energy of every gathering we’ve hosted here. It’s become as much a part of our tradition as the event itself.
The Details Made the Difference
Signature Cocktails
Custom Valentine-themed drinks crafted for our guests, setting the tone for a memorable evening.
Custom Décor
Elegant Valentine-inspired touches throughout the venue — subtle, warm, and full of heart.
Photobooth Fun
A fully-styled photobooth with props and backdrops, capturing the spirit of the night.
Community Energy
Laughter, connection, and unforgettable moments shared between clients who’ve become family.
No Speeches. No Sales. Just Celebration.
What makes this night different from any other networking event is the feeling in the room. It’s not about selling or prospecting. It’s about genuine connection — the kind that happens when people know they’re valued.
Clients lingered long past the scheduled end time, not because there was more to see, but because the conversations were too good to leave.
The Night, Through Their Eyes
Giving Back Beyond Real Estate
Every year, our Client Appreciation Party doubles as an opportunity to give back. This year, we partnered with Marcy’s Project to collect non-perishable goods and hygiene products for families in need across the St. Louis region.
The party is always completely free for our clients — no tickets, no fees. But we invite everyone to bring a donation if they’re able. The response is always overwhelming, and this year was no exception.
Real estate is about community. And community means lifting each other up — not just when a deal closes, but year-round.
Supported by Trusted Local Partners
This evening wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our trusted partners. We’re grateful for their commitment to our community and our clients.
We Don't Just Help Clients. We Celebrate Them.
This event is just one of many ways we show appreciation for the people who trust us. Because at Gateway Realty Group, relationships don’t end at closing.