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RECEPTION VENUES

UNIQUE FAVOR IDEAS SPRING/SUMMER 2018

INVITATION SUITES WEDDING PLANNER KNOW-HOW MINI-HONEYMOON DESTINATIONS

ESSENTIAL GUIDE WEDDING DAY SHOES

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REAL WEDDINGS SNACKS FOR YOUR GUESTS

$5.00 DISPLAY UNTIL JULY 15, 2018

Fairy Garden Gowns

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It's an experience. www.AbbieTakesPictures.com

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Photography: Erin StubbleďŹ eld Weddings and Portraiture

FLORAL DESIGN LUXURY LINENS UNIQUE RENTALS LIGHTING & DRAPING SET-UP & STYLING

Planning: Mr. & Mrs. Wedding Events Venue: Silver Oaks Chateau

BERRYBRIDGE

Vera Wang Monique Lhuillier Carolina Herrera Modern Trousseau Anne Barge Liancarlo

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from the editor

The "F" Word I know you are probably thinking to yourself, “what in the world is this lady referring to?” but rest assured, it is not what you think. It is, however, something very important.

FAMILY. While some immediately think of parents, siblings and blood relatives, family for many also includes close friends, co-workers and colleagues. And, this “family,” Include them. Photograph them. Get those family portraits taken. Ask your photographer to snap some candids. Why? Because, as you see here, these are the memories captured that you will have to treasure after the honeymoon. Because, many of these photographs often become part of not only your legacy, but theirs as well.

I feel so very strongly about this subject. Family. Photographs. Memories. Legacy.

Nancy L. Slade, Editor

Four generations of my family captured in wedding photographs.

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whoever yours may be composed of, is typically a big part of your day.

MAKE A SAINT LOUIS

Memory

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Susan Jackson Photography

CREATE YOUR DISTINCTIVE EVENT AT THE SAINT LOUIS ART MUSEUM.

CONTENTS SPRING/SUMMER 2018

FEATURES 128

PRETTY PAPERS Nine real wedding invitation suites

146 WEDDING-STYLED SHOOTS Four professional wedding teams share their dream designs

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FAIRY GARDEN GOWNS Gowns fit for a fairy queen

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REAL MOMENTS 36 couples tie the knot

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CALM DURING A STORM Even a hurricane couldn’t wipe out this determined couple’s wedding plans

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CHERRY ON TOP Katy Perry crashed their wedding—a perfect end to a perfect day

©ABBIE TAKES PICTURES

REAL WEDDINGS

Old Hickory Golf Club Creates a perfect setting for your special day with accommodations that will make your celebration a memory to last forever. A conveniently located venue, with seating up to 550, which offers a unique setting with extraordinary views.

AREA’S FINEST WEDDING VENUE

PHOTO BY AMBER GREEN PHOTOGRAPHY

With over 10 years of experience to create your special day!

PHOTO BY LOVE IN LIFE

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CONTENTS CONTENTS SPRING/SUMMER 2018

TIPS & TRENDS 40

AROUND TOWN

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SHOE SOPHISTICATE Sassy kicks for the big day

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SPOTLIGHT: JORD WATCHES Wooden watches are a unique gift idea

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SPOTLIGHT: LONESOME TRAVELER St. Louis resident Jenny Hill creates custom neckwear

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FASHIONABLE FAVORS Seven unique ideas for personalized guest party favors

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TRENDS TO AVOID Experts help sort through the trends

PLANNING 116

HERE'S HOW TO HONEYMOON Seven places to mini-moon near St. Louis

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WHAT THE SNACK? Snacks and treats for your guests

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ENJOY THE MOMENT How to truly appreciate your wedding

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WHAT WEDDING PLANNERS WANT YOU TO KNOW Honest advice from planners

RESOURCES 207

MAKING IT LEGAL Where and how to apply for the marriage license

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RECEPTION SITES List of venues in an easy-to-read grid

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CEREMONY SITES

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SAINT LOUIS BRIDE ESSENTIAL GUIDE A list of top vendors, services, locations and hours

CONNECT WITH US ONLINE:

www.facebook.com/stl.bride http://twitter.com/STLBRIDE @stlbride

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Photo Credit Dani Stephenson Photography Photo Credit Dani Stephenson Photography

Photographer: Bliss Eleven Studio

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Downtown St. Louis · 10th & Locust www.WeddingsInWillow.com

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contributors

working behind the scenes

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“We loved how creative we got to be with this project. The floral shoulder piece was so much fun to design and seeing model Skylar bring it to life was a dream.

—JODY COX, AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER

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Abbie Rudolph is the owner and lead photographer of Abbie Takes Pictures. She’s been photographing weddings full-time since 2009.

She feels incredibly fortunate to be able to do what she loves for a living and continues to be inspired by her clientele. This is her third cover and fashion editorial for Saint Louis Bride magazine.

Jody Cox and the award-winning team at An Affair To Remember have been designing and decorating weddings since 2009. With a focus on beautiful florals and unique rentals, this shoot was no exception. “We loved how creative we got to be with this project. The floral shoulder piece was so much fun to design and seeing Skylar bring it to life was a dream. Our team was thrilled to be working alongside such talented professionals.”

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Chef Marianne Moore’s path into the kitchen wasn't exactly straight. While on a sabbatical from her interior-design career, Moore was recruited to attend a “just for fun” culinary class with a friend, only to walk out with a new calling. Now, with a resume that includes stints at some of the city’s most upscale hotels, Moore is putting her mark on the St. Louis culinary scene as the creative director for the Dierbergs culinary program. There, she oversees the market’s six in-store cooking schools by designing menus, creating recipes and inspiring others to take the leap into the kitchen like she did.

4 JORDAN HALLER Jordan Haller is a St. Louis-based hairstylist and makeup artist with over eight years in the beauty and bridal industry. She specializes in airbrush makeup as well as traditional and her work has been featured in several magazines, including the cover of the January 2016 issue of Saint Louis Bride magazine. Jordan prides herself on

always being up-to-date on current trends while assuring all her brides look beautiful and timeless.

5 ANNIE HEYWARD Annie Heyward Styling was established in Nashville, Tennessee in 2008, after Annie decided to capitalize on her affinity for wardrobe styling, penchant for fashion, and love for helping real women discover their personal sense of style.

6 MEGGAN DECKER Meggan owns Pixies Hair Design in Maplewood and has been a hair designer for 17 years. This is Meggan’s second contribution to Saint Louis Bride.

7 ABIGAIL HORTON Abigail Horton, personal and styling assistant at Annie Heyward Styling attended Missouri state university for fashion merchandising. She is from Springfield, Missouri and has a background in retail and bridal.

on the cover

The entire inspiration for the fashion editorial came from little fairy gardens that were “magically” popping up in people’s yards in and around St. Louis. My vision was ethereal, naturally-lit imagery with a high-fashion, unique edge.

—ABBIE RUDOLPH, ABBIE TAKES PICTURES

THE DRESS: Page by Kite and Butterfly is a flowy, tiered dress featuring chiffon panels and delicate cotton lace embroidery, $1,450 from The Bridal Parlour.

THE HAIR: To start with this look, Meggan pre-set Skylar’s hair with Kevin Murphy Anti.Gravity spray and applied Powder.Puff. This gave our stylist, Meggan, a great foundation to work with. After brushing out the set, Meggan used an iron to wrap the hair around, and lightly combed through with a wide-tooth comb. Finally, a quick spray of Kevin Murphy Bedroom.Hair to complete our cover girl’s look.

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THE MAKEUP: Jordan kept model Skylar’s skin soft and dewy to compliment the airy feel of her dress by airbrushing her with Temptu Pro’s S/B foundation. To give her a little more radiance, she dusted the high points of her face with BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector in Opal.

THE LOCATION: The gorgeous rock garden at Kuhs Estate & Farm in Spanish Lake, Missouri.

Skylar Bair, West Model Management • PHOTOGRAPHY: Abbie Rudolph, Abbie Takes Pictures • HAIR: Meggan Decker, Pixies Hair Design MAKEUP: Jordan Haller, SalonSalon • STYLING: Annie Heyward and Abigail Horton, Annie Heyward Styling

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around town

New and noteworthy happenings in and around St. Louis

ANNIVERSARIES These wedding pros and venues are celebrating milestone anniversaries!

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St. Louis Ceremonies is celebrating their 10 year anniversary

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Belli Fiori is celebrating their 10th year

YEARS

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3rd Degree Glass Factory is celebrating their 15 year anniversary

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Travel Haus is celebrating their 25 year anniversary

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Roof With a View A taste of rustic country life right in the heart of downtown St. Louis. The FOOD ROOF Farm is an intimate rooftop with expansive city views where guests can wander amidst the farm rows of vegetables and blooming flowers. Guests can even say hello to the resident rooftop chickens! All funds received go directly towards fulfilling their mission to grow and distribute local, organic food to the St. Louis community members without access to healthy, affordable food. For more information, call 314.810.6770 or email events@urbanharveststl.org 40

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Orlando's is celebrating their 50th year

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New and noteworthy happenings in and around St. Louis

Cosmopolitan Experiences Congrats to Josie Littlepage, wedding planner and owner of Cosmopolitan Events, on her new venture with her husband Tom—Cosmopolitan Experiences. Cosmopolitan Experiences is a high-touch, white-glove incentive and corporate travel connoisseur business. Their mission is to develop unforgettable experiences for businesses. "We believe employees should be better after one of our travel experiences; that they should be moved

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in a way that brings out their passion for work." For more information,

Now you, too, can get The Cakery’s famous buttercream icing

visit cosmoexperiences.com

at local retailers including Straub’s locations and Larder & Cupboard in Maplewood, as well as The Cakery’s shops. The 16oz containers of “Cakery Classic” are available in vanilla

Please Be Seated

and chocolate. For more information, visit thecakerybakery.net

Décorum’s new grey velvet club chairs are fit for a king and just a few of the many unique furniture pieces and accessories they carry.

Décorum is an innovative event design and décor firm headquartered design and installation—creating custom environments for weddings and special events. View their portfolio online at decorumeventsstl.com

Mazel Tov! We're kvelling over the new lucite chuppah the mavens at Belli Fiori designed and created, we wanted to share it with our readers. Belli Fiori brides now have another option available for their ceremonies. Call 314.776.2200 or visit bellifioristl.com for more information.

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in St. Louis at 255 Marshall Road in Valley Park. Décorum’s specialty is

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New and noteworthy happenings in and around St. Louis

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GUIDE make the perfect

West End, is available for private

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events, including showers and

gifts for out-of-towners.

brunches. Handcrafted features

Call Amy Fenster Brown at

gourmet coffees, a self-serve wine wall and, of course, chocolate! Their chef can design a personalized menu for private parties. Call 314.367.7750 or handcraftedbybissingers.com

Saint Louis Bride for more information, 314-588-8313. where to dine ®

DINING GUIDE ST. LOUIS

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Dining Destinations

Union Station Grand Hall Rooms

MENUS FROM ST. LOUIS RESTAURANTS AFTER-DINNER TREATS BREWERIES & WINERIES

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infamous clock tower and transformed it into beautifullyappointed hotel rooms and suites. Call 314.621.5262 for reservations

Messina Russo’s newest wedding and special events venue will be

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opening soon in Cottleville, Missouri. Messina is the culmi-

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work and is dedicated to Fran (Messina) Russo. Fran, along

NEW AT THE ZOO: GRIZZLY RIDGE

with her husband Matteo Russo,

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started the family catering business in 1961. The concept design of Messina is the marriage of rustic

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and modern Tuscan décor. Inspired by Italian architecture, Messina will include 10,000+ square feet of private space and will feature a bistro and ballroom overlooking a beautiful four-acre lake. For more information, call 314.427.6771 or visit russosgourmet.com 44

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WEDDING CONSULTATION AND COORDINTAION BUDGET. PLAN. DESIGN. SOURCE. EXECUTE Contact Jenny Kehm 314.640.2123 | jenny@beforeidostl.com | www.BeforeIDoSTL.com Photography by L Photographie

Newest Event Center in t he St. Louis area Open Summer of 2017

4401 McClay Road, St. Charles, MO 63304 636.317.1222 | www.shofsc.com

Real Moments Amanda & Westin April 15, 2017 PHOTOGRAPHED BY WHITE-KLUMP PHOTOGRAPHY

“When the day comes…..let it go!

Surrender to the chaos of being late, something going wrong, weather being uncooperative, relatives acting crazy, etc. Just be present, and focus on the way the two of you feel–that’s what you’ll treasure forever.

—AMANDA'S ADVICE FOR BRIDES-TO-BE

DETAILS WEDDING LOCATION: Missouri

Botanical Garden RECEPTION VENUE: Grand Hall at Union Station FLORIST: Wildflowers BRIDE’S DRESS: Amy Kuschel’s Sugar GROOM’S ATTIRE : Joseph Abboud, Men’s Wearhouse BRIDESMAIDS HAIR & MAKEUP:

St. Louis Bridal Hair and Makeup BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Bill Levkoff, Bella Bridesmaids CAKE: The Cakery MUSIC: Push the Limit PAPER GOODS: Minted PHOTOBOOTH: Fish Eye Fun TRANSPORTATION: St. Louis Carriage Company VIDEOGRAPHER: Millennium Productions

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Real Moments

Anu & Neelaysh May 27-28, 2017 PHOTOGRAPHED BY HEATHER ROTH PHOTOGRAPHY

“A priority for us was ensuring that the wedding was in Downtown St. Louis. We met and fell in love in St. Louis and wanted to support the city that feels like home to us.”—HOW THEY PERSONALIZED THE EVENT

DETAILS CEREMONY & RECEPTION VENUE:

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch CATERER: Paradise Biryani & Signature Restaurant WEDDING PLANNER: Kristin Ashley Events FLORIST: Festive Couture BRIDE'S HAIR & MAKEUP:

DanielleStyle & Julius Monroe BRIDESMAIDS' HAIR & MAKEUP:

Mary Woodling CAKE: Sarah's Cake Shop MUSIC: DJ Sam Dhol SPECIAL LIGHTING & DECOR:

Fatima Decor LINENS: Nuage RENTALS: The Aries Company PAPER GOODS: M. Haley Design VIDEOGRAPHER: Neu Vision Production

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Real Moments Erin & Pat June 17, 2017 PHOTOGRAPHED BY CARET TO STUDIO

“We will always vividly remember saying our vows. We could not stop smiling, and it felt like it was just the two of us present in that moment. The speeches that our best man, maid of honor, and the father of the bride gave were also amazing!”—COUPLE'S MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT

DETAILS WEDDING LOCATION: Ascension Catholic

Church RECEPTION VENUE: Missouri Athletic

Club FLORIST: The Special Event Florist BRIDE’S DRESS: Stella York, Signature

Bridal GROOM’S ATTIRE: Stallone’s Formal Wear BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS' HAIR & MAKEUP: Ginger Bay Salon & Spa BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Bari Jay, Bella Bridesmaids CAKE: Missouri Athletic Club MUSIC: Spectrum Band VIDEOGRAPHER: Lifetime Media

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Rent our Cupcake Truck for your event!

As Seen On Food Network!

Winners of Cupcake Wars

1801 S. 9th St. (in historic Soulard) www.thesweetdivine.com info@thesweetdivine.com | 314-669-9339

Real Moments Carly & Hunter May 7, 2017 PHOTOGRAPHED BY MEMORIES ARE FOREVER

“Enjoy your day. People say the day goes by quickly but they never let you know how quickly.

It is truly one of the most amazing days of your entire life. Treasure those around you.

Thank those that helped you make it the day of your dreams.

Kindness is everything.

—CARLY'S ADVICE FOR BRIDES-TO-BE

DETAILS CEREMONY & RECEPTION VENUE:

The Butterfly House CATERER: Noodles and Company WEDDING PLANNER: Bride’s Vision FLORIST: Mexico Road Florist BRIDE’S DRESS: Vera Wang GROOM’S ATTIRE: Savvi Formalwear BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS' HAIR & MAKEUP:

STL Glam Company BRIDESMAID DRESSES: David’s Bridal CAKE:

Sarah’s Cake Shop

MUSIC: Mad Hatter Productions

Perfect Touch Limo Photography and Video Innovations TRANSPORTATION: VIDEOGRAPHER:

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Real Moments

Léah & Jason July 22, 2017 PHOTOGRAPHED BY CHOSEN PHOTOGRAPHY

“It feels like our fingerprints were on everything—it was so uniquely ‘us!’ One way we personalized our event was our cookie bar sacks. The craft-paper sacks were custom-stamped and read ‘Thank you for sharing in Our Sweet Beginning,’ with our names and wedding date.”—HOW THEY PERSONALIZED THE EVENT

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DETAILS WEDDING & RECEPTION LOCATION:

Private Estate

CATERING: Pasta House Catering FLORIST:

Designed by Bride

BRIDE'S DRESS: Maggie Sottero GROOM'S ATTIRE: Macy's BRIDE'S HAIR: A Young Concept BRIDESMAID DRESSES: David's Bridal CAKE: McArthur's Bakery LINENS: Weinhardt Party Rentals FAVORS: Oriental Trading Company VIDEOGRAPHER: Chosen Photography

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Real Moments

DETAILS WEDDING LOCATION: St. Louis Union

Courtney & Andrew September 2, 2017 PHOTOGRAPHED BY COLBY AND JESS MOORE

Station Train Park Courtyard RECEPTION VENUE: St. Louis Union Station Grand Hall FLORIST: Wildflowers BRIDE’S DRESS: Morilee, Norman’s Bridal GROOM’S ATTIRE: Men’s Wearhouse BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS' HAIR & MAKEUP: Brittny Wear BRIDESMAID DRESSES; Bella Bridesmaids CAKE: The Blue Owl Bakery

“Make sure you dance! I could’ve easily been wrapped up talking to people all night, but make sure to be in the moment and enjoy the time with your groom on the dance floor!”—COURTNEY

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MUSIC: Complete Weddings and Events (Reception) and Dave Becherer (Ceremony) PHOTOBOOTH: Fish Eye Fun! VIDEOGRAPHER: Pollock Pictures

Real Moments Erika & Mitchell June 10, 2017 PHOTOGRAPHED BY TODD STUDIOS PHOTOGRAPHY

“Since we met during our freshman year at Mizzou, it was important to us that we somehow incorporated the place that brought us together.

The groom's cake was Mizzouthemed with the popular Mizzou Columns lining the first layer.

The Columns were the backdrop of our proposal, so we wanted to include that memory on our wedding day. ”—ERIKA

DETAILS WEDDING LOCATION: Messiah Lutheran Church RECEPTION VENUE: The Starlight Room at Chase Park Plaza FLORIST: Sisters Floral Design BRIDE’S DRESS: Olvis, Bridal Boutique of Lewisville, Texas GROOM’S ATTIRE: Ermenegildo Zegna, Saxon Judd, Tulsa, OK BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS' HAIR & MAKEUP:

Savanah Summer Luxury Hair & Makeup BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Morilee, Mia Grace Bridal CAKE AND GROOM'S CAKE: The Cakery MUSIC: Landolfi Quartet (ceremony) Nashville Nobodies (reception) LINENS: La Tavola Fine Linen RENTALS: All Seasons Rental (chairs) PAPER GOODS: Todd Studios Photography and Stationary & The Inviting Place PHOTOBOOTH: Spotlight Photobooth TRANSPORTATION: Best Transportation VIDEOGRAPHER: Jason Gibson Films

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Specializing in Bars, Lighting, Draping, Lounges

tableteneventdesign.com Photo by Carretto Studio

Real Moments Taylor & Kyle September 2, 2017 PHOTOGRAPHED BY SHADOW & LIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY

“My mom made our beautiful centerpieces with manzanita branches, succulents and and hanging candles; she was the the incredible vision behind the whole event.”—TAYLOR ON HOW SHE PERSONALIZED THE EVENT

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DETAILS WEDDING LOCATION: Graham Memorial Chapel,

Washington University RECEPTION VENUE: Starlight Roof at The Chase Park Plaza FLORIST: Bloomin’ Buckets BRIDE’S DRESS: Maggie Sottero, Mia Grace Bridal GROOM’S ATTIRE: Savvi Formalwear BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS' HAIR & MAKEUP:

Lalo Salon BRIDESMAID DRESSES:

Bella Bridesmaids

CAKE: Sarah’s Cake Shop MUSIC: Boom StL RENTALS: All Seasons Rentals PHOTOBOOTH: Flashtastic Photobooths TRANSPORTATION: JED Transportation VIDEOGRAPHER: Megan Fairless

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Real Moments

Marguerite & Mark June 10, 2017 PHOTOGRAPHED BY L PHOTOGRAPHIE

DETAILS WEDDING LOCATION: Our Lady of Lourdes RECEPTION VENUE: St. Louis Country Club WEDDING PLANNER: Kate and Company FLORIST: Festive Couture

“The sacrament of marriage and the exchange of vows with all our family and friends in attendance.

I’ll never forget how beautiful she looked and how my life seemed to stand still in an hour long euphoria.”—MARKS' MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT

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BRIDE’S DRESS: Elizabeth Fillmore GROOM’S ATTIRE: Nicholas Joseph BRIDE’S HAIR & MAKEUP: Maggie Kiely (hair); DanielleStyle (makeup) BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Show Me Your Mumu CAKE: Encore Baking Company MUSIC: Rosewood Ensemble (ceremony); Fabulous Motown Review & DJ Mahf (reception) SPECIALTY LIGHTING AND DÉCOR:

Contemporary Productions RENTALS: Weinhardt Party Rentals & Ezekiel and Stearns PAPER GOODS: Abigail Christine Designs PHOTOBOOTH: Fish Eye Fun VIDEOGRAPHER: Millennium Productions

Real Moments Kimberly & Matthew September 1, 2017 PHOTOGRAPHED BY CHOSEN PHOTOGRAPHY

“Breathe, relax and enjoy every minute of your big day. It all goes by so fast. Cherish every moment celebrating your love with family and friends and remember the most important thing is your marrying the love of your life. It’s the moment you've been waiting for!”

—KIMBERLY'S ADVICE FOR BRIDES-TO-BE

DETAILS CEREMONY & RECEPTION VENUE:

The Carriage House at Fox Run CATERER: Andres FLORIST: Marry Me Cottage BRIDE'S DRESS: Maggie Sottero, Clarices Bridal GROOM'S ATTIRE: Stallone's Formal Wear BRIDE'S HAIR & MAKEUP: Emina (makeup); Salon JB (hair) BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Speechless, Macy's CAKE: Harter Bakery MUSIC: Millennium Productions PHOTOBOOTH: Innovations VIDEOGRAPHY: Estes Motion Pictures

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Extraordinary Space, Extraordinary Events

Ceremonies, Receptions, Rehearsal Dinners & Engagement Parties 3207 Washington Blvd. St. Louis 63103 www.barnettonwashington.com | Events@barnettonwashington.com 1.844.GOBARNETT

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Rachael & Jordan April 9 (Elopement) and April 22, 2017 (Reception) PHOTOGRAPHED BY THE ROWLANDS

“We actually eloped in the Redwood Forest, then we had our reception with family and friends in St. Louis. We chose the Redwoods because we love to hike and being amongst the ancient Redwoods is so humbling. We are lucky to be able to say that our ceremony was breathtaking, romantic, and relaxing (imagine that)! ”—RACHAEL 68

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DETAILS WEDDING LOCATION: Eloped in Redwood Forest RECEPTION VENUE: Jefferson Underground CATERER: Sugarfire Smokehouse WEDDING PLANNER: St. Louis Wedding Consultants FLORIST: Festive Couture Floral BRIDE’S DRESS: Custom made by Aunt

and Grandmother GROOM’S ATTIRE: Banana Republic CAKE: Sarah’s Cake Shop MUSIC: DJ St. Chuck SPECIALTY LIGHTING AND DÉCOR:

Festive Couture Floral TRANSPORTATION: School Bus from First Student VIDEOGRAPHER: The Rowlands

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Kara & Bryant June 3, 2017 PHOTOGRAPHED BY YOUR STORY PHOTO & CINEMA

DETAILS

“We didn’t need to add much detail because the venue already had so much natural beauty. Our main focus was for our guests to have a great night!”—KARA ON HOW SHE PERSONALIZED THE EVENT

WEDDING & RECEPTION VENUE: The Inns

at St. Albans; The Old Barn Inn CATERER: Catering St. Louis FLORIST: The Fussie Mussies BRIDE’S DRESS : Robert Bullock, Something White Bridal Boutique, Kansas City GROOM’S ATTIRE: The Black Tux BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS' HAIR & MAKEUP:

Brides by Brady BRIDESMAID DRESSES: BHLDN (top); Watters (skirt), Bella Bridesmaids CAKE: Sucrose Bakery (wedding cake) and Lady Goo Goo Cakes (Gooey Butter Cake Dessert Table) MUSIC: Twice on Sunday TRANSPORTATION: JED Transportation, Allied Transportation

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Real Moments Lauren & Chris June 24, 2017 PHOTOGRAPHED BY STEPHEN SEEBECK PHOTOGRAPHY

“My dad made our sweetheart table, the antique doorway we were married beneath, the corn hole, and countless other details.

We are so glad we will be able to cherish these as keepsakes in our home for years to come. Our menu from Sugarfire (complete with a mac & cheese bar, ribs and watermelon slices) was also perfect for our laid back tastebuds and style.”—LAUREN ON HOW SHE PERSONALIZED THE EVENT

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DETAILS CEREMONY & RECEPTION VENUE: Silver Oaks Chateau CATERER: Sugarfire Smoke House WEDDING PLANNER: Simcha’s Events FLORIST: The Special Event Florist

Romona Keveza, Town & Country Bridal J. Crew BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS' HAIR & MAKEUP : Emily Miller Make-up & Hair BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Jenny Yoo, Bella Bridesmaids CAKE: The Cakery MUSIC: T he Downtown Band LINENS: BBJ Linen RENTALS: Ezekial and Sterns VIDEOGRAPHER: Westview Media BRIDE’S DRESS:

GROOM’S ATTIRE:

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Katie & Steve May 27, 2017 PHOTOGRAPHED BY RYAN GALLAGHER PHOTOGRAPHY

“Taking photos at Busch Stadium, especially placing our wedding rings on my family’s brick for a photo.”

—STEVE'S MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT

DETAILS WEDDING LOCATION: Mary Queen of Peace

Catholic Church RECEPTION VENUE: Westborough Country Club FLORIST: The Special Event Florist BRIDE’S DRESS: Allure, White Traditions Bridal House GROOM’S ATTIRE:

Joseph A. Banks

BRIDE & BRIDESMAIDS HAIR: Studio Lush BRIDE & BRIDESMAIDS MAKEUP: Sarah Wood BRIDESMAID DRESSES: David’s Bridal CAKE: Cheesecake Bar, Westborough Country Club MUSIC: CJs DJs SPECIALTY LIGHTING AND DÉCOR: CJs DJs PAPER GOODS:

Jessica Joppru

RENTALS: Rustic Rental Market PHOTOBOOTH: 2 Chics & a Photobooth TRANSPORTATION:

St. Louis Carriage Company

VIDEOGRAPHER: Shadow & Light

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Real Moments Laura & Eric August 26, 2017 PHOTOGRAPHED BY CHRISTINE FOEHRKOLB

“Family is very important to both of us. We were married at the same church as my parents, Bill and Wendy Craigmiles, on their 50th wedding anniversary. I had always wanted an outdoor tent reception at my childhood home but never thought we could actually make it happen.”—LAURA ON HOW SHE PERSONALIZED THE EVENT

DETAILS WEDDING LOCATION: First Christian Church,

Hannibal, Missouri RECEPTION VENUE: Orchard Point (Bride's Parents Residence) Hannibal, Missouri CATERER: Patty Long Catering WEDDING PLANNER: Kristin Ashley Events FLORIST: The Special Event Florist BRIDE’S DRESS: Crystal Design Couture, The Blushing Bride, Frisco, Texas GROOM’S ATTIRE: J. Hilburn Studio, Dallas, Texas BRIDE’S HAIR & MAKEUP: Sweet Melissa CAKE: The Cakery MUSIC: Rock Star DJs SPECIALTY LIGHTING AND DÉCOR: Exclusive Events TENT: Traube Tent & Structures LINENS: Nuage PAPER GOODS: On Three Designs, Alicia Lantzy PHOTOBOOTH: Rock Star DJs TRANSPORTATION: Hannibal Trolley Company & Premier Valet VIDEOGRAPHER: Westview Media

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Real Moments Sufia & Jeff July 7, 2017 (Indian wedding) July 8, 2017 (Filipino wedding) PHOTOGRAPHED BY CHRISTOPHER KIM PHOTOGRAPHY

“Hire a wedding coordinator whether it’s for your entire wedding planning process or just a day-of coordinator who handles any last minute issues. My wedding day went by so smoothly because my day of coordinator had created a schedule, had spoken with all of my vendors in advance and she was able to handle any problems without ever having to contact me.

—SUFIA'S ADVICE FOR BRIDES-TO-BE

DETAILS WEDDING LOCATION:

July 7, 2017: Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Chesterfield July 8, 2017: St. Francis Xavier College Church RECEPTION VENUE:

July 7, 2017: Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Chesterfield July 8, 2017: Neo on Locust CATERER:

July 7, 2017: St. Louis Halal July 8, 2017: Russo’s WEDDING PLANNER: Starry Nights Events

Poppies Design Studio Studio Elite; Kitty Chen, Mia Grace Bridal GROOM’S ATTIRE: Oliver Wicks FLORIST:

BRIDE’S DRESS:

BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS' HAIR & MAKEUP:

July 7, 2017: Hair (SNS Makeup Artistry & Hair Design) / Makeup (Beauty by Broxie) July 8, 2017: Hair (Ravishing Bridal) / Makeup (Beauty by Broxie) BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Studio Elite; Bill Levkoff, Mia Grace Bridal CAKE: Sarah’s Cake Shop, Russo’s MUSIC: Good Tyme Entertainment, Complete DJ SPECIALTY LIGHTING AND DÉCOR: Complete DJ RENTALS: St. Louis Wedding Works, Big Bow Events PHOTOBOOTH: Fish Eye Fun TRANSPORTATION: Exceed Limo VIDEOGRAPHER: The Film Perspective

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Real Moments Brianne & Kelly July 1, 2017 PHOTOGRAPHED BY ABBIE TAKES PICTURES

“We designed our own ceremony from top to bottom. We greeted our guests during a cocktail hour prior to the ceremony. The layout was in the round, and we stood together at the far side of the circle to watch our wedding party walk out.

We wrote our own definition of marriage as well as our own vows, and our ceremony was conducted by a longtime family friend.

—HOW THEY PERSONALIZED THE EVENT

DETAILS WEDDING & RECEPTION VENUE: The Caramel

Room at Bissingers CATERER: 23 City Blocks Catering FLORIST: Belli Fiori BRIDE’S DRESS: Maggie Sottero, Wedding Creations (Brianne); Wedding Gallery (Kelly) BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS' HAIR & MAKEUP:

Style Me Beautiful (hair); Makeup By Kirsten (makeup) BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Chose their own CAKE: Wedding Wonderland TRANSPORTATION: White Knight FIREWORKS: Global Pyro VIDEOGRAPHER: Abbie Takes Pictures

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Alex & Alec June 3, 2017 PHOTOGRAPHED BY L PHOTOGRAPHIE

“We were married in the same church Alex’s parents were married in, which made the ceremony very special.

—ALEX ON HOW THEY PERSONALIZED THE EVENT

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DETAILS WEDDING LOCATION: Our Lady of the Pillar RECEPTION VENUE: Piper Palm House CATERER: Butler's Pantry WEDDING PLANNER: Kate and Company FLORIST: Bloomin Buckets BRIDE’S DRESS: Madison James GROOM’S ATTIRE: The Black Tux

DanielleStyle & Annie Heyward Hayley Paige, Bella Bridesmaid

BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS' HAIR & MAKEUP: BRIDESMAID DRESSES: CAKE:

Lubeley's

MUSIC: A Rockin DJ PAPER GOODS: The Papery, Denver TRANSPORTATION : Best Transportation

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Real Moments Megan & Zach October 6, 2017 PHOTOGRAPHED BY WHITE-KLUMP PHOTOGRAPHY

“The fireworks at our first dance were amazing! I decided as a last minute surprise to change the song in the middle of our dance to a fun upbeat song we both loved, and as soon as that changed, the fireworks lit up and the entire crowd went wild!

It was such a amazing moment I will never forget!”—MEGAN'S MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT

DETAILS CEREMONY & RECEPTION VENUE:

Chandler Hill Vineyards FLORIST: Petal Pushers BRIDE'S DRESS: Wtoo, Mia Grace Bridal GROOM'S ATTIRE: Savvi Formalwear BRIDE'S & BRIDESMAIDS' HAIR & MAKEUP:

Belleza BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Wtoo, Mia Grace Bridal CAKE: The Cakery MUSIC: TKO DJs SPECIAL LIGHTING & DECOR: TKO DJs PAPERGOODS: Paper Divas TRANSPORTATION: Katy Trail FIREWORKS: Chandler Hill Vineyards

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Real Moments Sutton & Drew September 16, 2017 PHOTOGRAPHED BY SHELLEY GOODMAN PHOTOGRAPHY

“Besides our personalized toasts at the reception, walking down the aisle was the most insane feeling I’ve ever experienced. Everyone you love and cherish has gathered in one place to celebrate you!”— SUTTON'S MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT

DETAILS CEREMONY LOCATION: St. James the Greater

Catholic Church RECEPTION VENUE:

Das Bevo

WEDDING PLANNER: Events Luxe FLORIST: The Crimson Petal BRIDE'S DRESS: Bespoke, Robin's Bridal GROOM'S ATTIRE: Bespoke Hickey Freeman tux, Mister Guy DESSERT: Pie by Sugarfire Pie MUSIC: Galaxy LINENS: Nuage Designs PAPER GOODS: Alyssa Bastien PHOTOBOOTH: Le Blanc Photobooth TRANSPORTATION: JED Transportation VIDEOGRAPHER: Vimage

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The Franklin Room A Unique World’s Fair Ballroom in Historic Soulard

Character Elegance Charm Visit us at www.thefranklinroom.net | 816 Allen Ave • St Louis 63104 • 314-664-7706

Real Moments Julie & Garrett August 26, 2017 PHOTOGRAPHED BY LISA HESSEL PHOTOGRAPHY

“One of the best moments of the whole day was sitting at the head table during the reception and looking out onto a room full of all the people we care about most.

I don’t think we will ever have all of our loved ones in the same room at the same time again.

—JULIE'S MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT

DETAILS WEDDING LOCATION: St. Louis Cathedral

Basilica RECEPTION VENUE: Saint Louis Union Station

Grand Hall WEDDING PLANNER: Before I Do FLORIST:

Artistry Florist & Event Design

BRIDE’S DRESS: Hailey Paige & Jim Hjelm,

Maiden Voyage Bridal GROOM’S ATTIRE: Savvi Formalwear BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS' HAIR & MAKEUP:

Hair by Chrissy; Makeup Artistry by A & C BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Bill Levkoff, Mia Grace Bridal CAKE: Sugaree Baking Company MUSIC: Arvell & Company SPECIALTY LIGHTING AND DÉCOR:

Exclusive Events LINENS: BBJ Linen PAPER GOODS: M. Haley Design TRANSPORTATION: JED Transportation VIDEOGRAPHER: Kashmir Films

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Melina & Blake May 12, 2017 PHOTOGRAPHED BY JESSICA LAUREN PHOTOGRAPHY

“We made a lot of the decorations ourselves. I hand wrote on things and used some things we already had and spruced them up! We also had to decorate the stage completely so we had my stepdad build a wooden wall to use as a backdrop—it was beautiful and gave the perfect rustic feel to our modern venue! ”—MELINA ON HOW SHE PERSONALIZED THE EVENT

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DETAILS CEREMONY & RECEPTION VENUE:

Foundry Art Centre CATERER: Russo's Catering FLORIST: Kim Stein BRIDE'S DRESS: Mia Grace Bridal GROOM'S ATTIRE: H & M BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Watters, Vow to be Chic CAKE: Russo's Catering MUSIC: Brice Clark RENTALS: Grand Rental Station VIDEOGRAPHER: Hassan Khan

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Ashley & Julian September 1, 2017 PHOTOGRAPHED BY WHITE-KLUMP PHOTOGRAPHY

“I loved the speeches! Hearing our parents and bridal party reflect over our friendships, and what they’ve witnessed between me and Julian throughout our relationship warmed my heart.”

—ASHLEY'S MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT

DETAILS CEREMONY LOCATION: Second Baptist

Church, Richmond Heights, MO RECEPTION VENUE: The Caramel Room at Bissinger’s CATERER: 23 City Blocks Catering WEDDING PLANNER: Divine Events, LLC FLORIST : Belli Fiori BRIDE’S DRESS: Essence of Australia, Margo's A Wedding Place GROOM’S ATTIRE: Tailored Gents Custom Clothiers BRIDE'S HAIR: Carmeon Myers BRIDE’S & BRIDEMAIDS' MAKEUP: Tara Lowery, Blush on the Boulevard BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Dessy, Bella Bridesmaid CAKE: McArthur’s Bakery MUSIC: Murry String Ensemble (ceremony) P. Ellington, The Best Damn DJ (reception) SPECIALTY LIGHTING AND DÉCOR:

Divine Events, LLC PAPER GOODS: Paper Patch PHOTOBOOTH: Grayward Entertainment TRANSPORTATION: Best Transportation, JED Transportation VIDEOGRAPHER: Millennium Productions

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DETAILS CEREMONY & RECEPTION LOCATION:

Family farm CATERER: Butler's Pantry WEDDING PLANNER: Cosmopolitan Events FLORIST: The Special Event Florist BRIDE'S DRESS: Enzoani, Simply Elegant Bridal GROOMS ATTIRE Men’s Wearhouse BRIDESMAIDS' DRESSES: Dessy, Bella Bridesmaids BRIDE'S AND BRIDEMAIDS' HAIR & MAKEUP:

Martha & Lee May 27, 2017 PHOTOGRAPHED BY KELLY PRAT T PHOTOGRAPHY

“Our favor was pure honey that we harvested from the beehives on the farm.”HOW THEY PERSONALIZED THE EVENT

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DanielleStyle CAKE: Cakes by Georgia MUSIC: Landolfi Quartet (ceremony); Charles Glenn (reception) SPECIALTY LIGHTING & DECOR: Alobars Lighting & Sound; Parties & Props LINENS : BBJ Linen RENTALS: Traube Tent, Premier Rentals, Ezekiel & Stearns PAPER GOODS: Cheree Berry Paper PHOTOBOOTH: Smilebooth TRANSPORTATION: Best Transportation, Clayton Valet VIDEOGRAPHER: Simply Love Films

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DETAILS WEDDING & RECEPTION VENUE: Four

Emily & Colton August 26, 2017 PHOTOGRAPHED BY SWITZERFILM

Seasons Hotel - St. Louis WEDDING PLANNER: Proposing Dreams FLORIST: Belli Fiori BRIDE’S DRESS: Mori Lee, Mia Grace Bridal GROOM’S ATTIRE: Vera Wang, Men's Wearhouse BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS' HAIR & MAKEUP: The Maplewood

“When we entered the ballroom for the first time, my jaw instantly dropped to the floor. Seeing the masterwork that Belli Fiori created was a moment I will never forget.

Everything was drop dead gorgeous and could not have been more perfect.”—EMILY'S MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT 96

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Beauty Bar Salon BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Watters, Mia Grace Bridal CAKE: Four Seasons Hotel - St. Louis MUSIC: Melrick (ceremony); Griffin and the Gargoyles (reception) SPECIALTY LIGHTING AND DÉCOR:

Table Ten Event Designs RENTALS: Table Ten Event Designs PAPER GOODS: M. Haley Design VIDEOGRAPHER: Lifetime Media, LLC

Real Moments Lyndsey & Keenan October 29, 2016 PHOTOGRAPHED BY RAY PROP PHOTOGRAPHY

“Every wedding is a blending of ideas, traditions and wishes.

My advice is to be open-minded and remember that each family member and friend wants to make your day as special as possible and has the very best intentions at heart.”—LYNDSEY'S ADVICE FOR BRIDES-TO-BE

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DETAILS WEDDING & RECEPTION VENUE: The Ritz-Carlton St. Louis CATERER: Ritz-Carlton, India's Kitchen BRIDE’S DRESS: Ceremony gown was custom made in India by Hemali Jadeja; Reception gown was Ysa Makino, Nolte's Bridal, Kansas City GROOM’S ATTIRE: Ceremony outfit was custom made in India by Hemali Jadeja and suit from Men's Warehouse BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS' HAIR & MAKEUP: Lalo Salon BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Ceremony dresses custom made by Hemali Jadeja.

Reception gowns were Sorella Vita, Belle Vouge Bridal, Kansas City.

CAKE: The Ritz-Carlton MUSIC: Millennium Productions SPECIALTY LIGHTING AND DÉCOR: Shaadi Creations, Buds floral FLORALS: Buds Floral, Shaadi Creations and Disha Patel RENTALS: Shaadi Creations, Buds Floral & Event Design CUSTOM MADE SEATING ASSIGNMENT STRUCTURE: Buds Floral PAPER GOODS: Micheal Carrel CUSTOM MACAROONS: Dana's Bakery ICE SCULPTURE: Buds Floral & Event Design PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER: Ray Prop Photography

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DETAILS

Megan & Greg October 7, 2017 PHOTOGRAPHED BY WHITE-KLUMP PHOTOGRAPHY

CEREMONY & RECEPTION VENUE: Willow CATERER: Fifth Wheel Catering (Baileys Restaurants) FLORIST: Flowers and Weeds BRIDE'S DRESS: Rebecca Ingram by Maggie Sottero, Sincerely Yours Bridal GROOM'S ATTIRE: The Black Tux BRIDE'S AND BRIDESMAIDS' HAIR &

“My dad surprised me during his toast with an original song he and my uncle wrote for me called “The Girl with Red Hair.” I had no idea they had been working on it for months before the wedding!

Greg and I watched together as my dad sang and my uncle accompanied him on guitar.”

—MEGAN’S MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT 100

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MAKEUP: Maplewood Beauty Bar Salon BRIDESMAID DRESSES: B2 by Jasmine, Sincerely Yours Bridal DESSERTS: Fifth Wheel Catering MUSIC: Elite Pro DJ PAPER GOODS: Designed by bride; Paper flower centerpieces handmade by bride PHOTOBOOTH: Oh So Vivant TRANSPORTATION: Exceed Limo VIDEOGRAPHER: Studio Forty Nine

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DETAILS WEDDING LOCATION: Graham Chapel,

Alexandra & Brian July 29, 2017 PHOTOGRAPHED BY DANA TATE WEDDINGS AND PORTRAITS

“Even though we had a first look, nothing will ever compare to watching Alex walk down the aisle towards me. I felt a tremendous amount of emotions knowing in just minutes she would be my wife..” —BRIAN'S MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT

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Washington University RECEPTION VENUE: Trolley Room, Forest Park Visitor Center CATERER: Catering St. Louis FLORIST: The Special Event Florist BRIDE’S DRESS: Morilee, Misora Bridal Boutique, Houston GROOM’S ATTIRE: Men's Wearhouse BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Bill Levkoff, Frew's Bridal CAKE: Sarah's Cake Shop MUSIC: PAT PARTRIDGE (ORGANIST); ROCKSTAR DJS (MUSIC) PAPER GOODS: Elegant Wedding Invites PHOTOBOOTH: Dana Tate Weddings and Portraits TRANSPORTATION: Pearl Party Ride

At our floral design center, our professional designers are dedicated to bringing your dream wedding to life.

Your special events coordinator will help you with varieties, colors and trends.

From elegant to extravagant, your special day is our top priority!

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Real Moments Annie & Sam September 30, 2017 PHOTOGRAPHED BY VEIN & VESSEL

“We completely customized the ceremony script to include personal notes about each of us and a tree-planting ceremony which is reflective of our love for nature and the outdoors. My brother was our officiant, and we had family members from each side read passages that were special to us.”—ANNIE ON HOW THEY PERSONALIZED THE EVENT

DETAILS WEDDING LOCATION:

First Presbyterian

Church of St. Louis RECEPTION VENUE: Willow CATERER: 5th Wheel Catering (Bailey's Restaurants) WEDDING PLANNER: Style Altar'd FLORIST: Roses & Mint BRIDE’S DRESS; Edith Elan, Dame Couture, Chicago GROOM’S ATTIRE: Formally Modern Tuxedo, Chicago BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS' HAIR & MAKEUP: Daniellestyle, Annie Heyward Styling BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Jenny Yoo direct CAKE: 5th Wheel Catering MUSIC: Rosewood Ensemble (Ceremony); DJ NUNE (reception) SPECIALTY LIGHTING AND DÉCOR:

The Aries Company, RSVPeas LINENS: BBJ Linens RENTALS: The Aries Company PAPER GOODS: Minted, RSVPeas TRANSPORTATION: STL Party Bus

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Real Moments Gretchen & Dan September 9, 2017 PHOTOGRAPHED BY CARET TO STUDIO

“My favorite moment was walking down the aisle with my Dad, seeing all of our loved ones in one place, and then seeing Dan’s expression down the aisle!”

—GRETCHEN'S MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT

DETAILS WEDDING LOCATION: Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis RECEPTION VENUE: Starlight Room, The Chase

Park Plaza WEDDING PLANNER: Alred Weddings FLORIST: Artistry Florist & Event Design BRIDE’S DRESS: Marchesa, Dimitra's Bridal Couture GROOM’S ATTIRE: Ike Behar, Stallone’s Formal Wear

Brides By Brady DanielleStyle BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Jenny Yoo, Bella Bridesmaids CAKE: The Cakery Bakery MUSIC: The Patrick Lentz Band SPECIALTY LIGHTING AND DÉCOR: Exclusive Events LINENS: BBJ Linen RENTALS: Exclusive Events, All Seasons Party Rental PAPER GOODS: M. Haley Design PHOTOBOOTH: TapSnap TRANSPORTATION: Best Transportation VIDEOGRAPHER: Vimage Weddings BRIDE’S HAIR & MAKEUP:

BRIDESMAIDS HAIR & MAKEUP:

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Rachael & Jeffrey May 28, 2017 PHOTOGRAPHED BY KELLY PARK PHOTOGRAPHY

“My most memorable moment was hearing Rachael read her vows to me. They were equal parts funny, sweet, endearing, and captivating. I’ve never experienced a moment in my life where love and affection was so palpable.”

—JEFFREY

DETAILS WEDDING & RECEPTION VENUE: City Cottage

on Chouteau CATERER: Catering St. Louis FLORIST: Botanicals Design Studio BRIDE’S DRESS: Senara by Carol Hannah, Alice in Ivory, Chicago GROOM’S ATTIRE: Kenneth Cole, Men’s Wearhouse BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS' HAIR & MAKEUP: Hair Theatre Salon BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Blush Bridesmaid dresses, online CAKE: Sugaree Baking Company MUSIC & VIDEOGRAPHER: Rockstar DJs

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Our beautiful lakeside setting, award winning wines and amazing sunsets create the perfect place for new beginnings. Located just 45 minutes from downtown St. Louis.

Flexible, open reception space accommodating 100 to 350 guests.

21028 Eckert Orchard Road Grafton, IL 62037 Contact us: 618-786-3001 or Events@thegraftonwinery.com

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Casey & Chris September 23, 2017 PHOTOGRAPHED BY JULIA NOACK PHOTOGRAPHY

“After the ceremony, stepping out of the elevator with my new husband and seeing the reception space for the first time. We both looked at each other and said ‘Is this really all for us?’”

—CHRIS' MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT

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DETAILS WEDDING & RECEPTION VENUE: Neo on Locust CATERER: Bogarts & Flavor 360 WEDDING PLANNER: Bride's Vision Weddings & Events FLORIST: Artistry Florist GROOM'S ATTIRE: Calvin Klein, Men's Wearhouse FEMALE ATTENDANTS HAIR & MAKEUP: St. Louis Bridal Hair

& Makeup BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Dessy, Bella Bridesmaids CAKE: Sugaree Baking Company ICE CREAM BAR: Clementine's MUSIC: TKO DJs PAPER GOODS: Vellum PHOTOBOOTH: Fish Eye Fun TRANSPORTATION: JED Limousine

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Real Moments Megan & Trey June 10, 2017 PHOTOGRAPHED BY L PHOTOGRAPHIE

“We met each other and went to college in Golden, CO—where the Coors Brewery is located.

In college, you could go to the brewery and request a “short tour” where you skipped the tour of the brewery and went straight to the tasting room. At our wedding, we had a “short tour” beer bar at the reception.

—HOW THEY PERSONALIZED THE EVENT

DETAILS WEDDING LOCATION: Graham Chapel at

Washington University RECEPTION VENUE: World's Fair Pavilion CATERER: Catering St. Louis WEDDING PLANNER: Simcha's Events FLORIST: The Special Event Florist BRIDE’S DRESS: Pronovias, Houston Bridal Gallery GROOM’S ATTIRE: Ralph Lauren Suit, Dillard's BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAID'S HAIR & MAKEUP:

Emily Miller Makeup & Hair LLC BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Hayley Paige, Houston Bridal Gallery CAKE: Sugaree Baking Company MUSIC: Landolfi Quartet (ceremony); Dance Floor Riot (reception) SPECIALTY LIGHTING AND DÉCOR: Exclusive Events RENTALS: Exclusive Events PAPER GOODS: Kopytek Inc PHOTOBOOTH: 2 Chics and a Photobooth TRANSPORTATION: Fun Tyme Limousine VIDEOGRAPHER: Wrenwood Video

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A Blissful Beginning at Westin From menu planning to table dĂŠcor, our team becomes your team, assisting with every detail for a joyful and unforgettable event.

THE WESTIN ST. LOUIS 811 Spruce Street St.Louis, Missouri 63102 USA T +1 314.621.2000

To begin transforming your vision of a perfect celebration into the wedding of your dreams, contact our Wedding Specialist at (314) 552-5712

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DETAILS WEDDING & RECEPTION VENUE:

Amanda & Edward September 10, 2016 PHOTOGRAPHED BY BLISS ELEVEN STUDIOS

Jefferson Underground CATERER: Bogarts Smokehouse FLORIST: The Crimson Petal BRIDE’S DRESS: David’s Bridal Collection, David’s Bridal GROOM’S ATTIRE: The Men’s Wearhouse BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS' HAIR & MAKEUP: Leigh Mason Salon

“When my new husband surprised me and the whole reception by serenading me on the dance floor singing Elvis’ “Can’t Help Falling in Love.”— AMANDA'S MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT

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Honeymoon Seven Places to Mini-Moon Near St. Louis

BY J AC K I E T U C K E R

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f you are delaying your BIG honeymoon trip until later, or you are foregoing a lavish honeymoon, a “mini-moon” is a great solution. The perfect post-wedding break, a minimoon is close to home, involves low-stress travel, and is usually more affordable than the

usual once-in-a-lifetime-trip honeymoon. You may be surprised to find some pretty luxurious and romantic spots within an afternoon’s drive of St. Louis.

ST. LOUIS UNION STATION HOTEL St. Louis, MO With hardly any drive time at all, Union Station hotel is right in the heart of Downtown St. Louis. The stylish and sophisticated Grand Hall welcomes you into the historic Union Station with elegant touches like the original terrazzo floor, green glazed terracotta bricks, stained glass windows and wooden carpentry details. Enjoy a cocktail and an innovative light show in the Grand Hall’s lobby before checking in to your room.

Part of the Curio Collection by Hilton, this AAA Four Diamond hotel honors the city’s romantic past of railroad travel while providing all the latest in modern amenities.

Beautifully modern and historically rich suites give a nod to Union Station’s past with its artwork and décor. Splurge for a room with a courtyard view and concierge lounge access for an added bit of luxury as you relax and bask in the beauty of being newlyweds.

MILL POND GUEST HOUSE

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St. Charles, MO Only slightly further down the road is the Mill Pond Guest House in St. Charles. The 180-year-old log cabin blends modern luxury with rustic Old World charm and all the allure of the influences of the Frenchtown neighborhood of historic St. Charles.

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Missouri wine country is both romantic and convenient and offers delicious wines right in our own backyard.

The guest house is within walking distance to Historic Main Street and Missouri’s Katy Trail.

Plenty of space for romantic sunset walks. Retreat to your cabin at the end of the day for a soak in the jacuzzi tub and relax in the comfort of a cozy cabin getaway.

CHAUMETTE VINEYARDS AND WINERY

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Ste. Genevieve, MO Ah, Missouri wine country. There’s something romantic—and convenient—about it. Gorgeous countryside with delicious wines right in our own backyard. Chaumette Vineyards and Winery is the premier Midwest winery destination.

Recently voted the 7th best winery restaurant in the nation by USA Today, you’ll enjoy a culinary adventure in the The Grapevine Grill.

You’ll enjoy award-winning wines surrounded by rolling green hills before relaxing in your room.

The elegant villas at Chaumette are secluded and serene with grand nine-foot ceilings, fireplaces and fully-equipped kitchens looking out over shaded porches and panoramic views.

Take a romantic hike on one of the trails around the property. Then, come back and relax by the pool in a private cabana. If you’re feeling adventurous, explore historic Ste. Genevieve and the surrounding areas.

HERMANN HILL VINEYARD INN Hermann, MO If you’re looking for a romantic getaway with all the amenities you could enjoy at a nearby upscale bed and breakfast, head to Hermann Hill Vineyard

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Hermann Hill Vineyard Inn is a romantic getaway with all the amenities you could enjoy at a nearby upscale bed and breakfast.

Inn. Spring for the spa package and indulge in a couple’s spa treatment with views of the peaceful Norton Vineyard. Or choose a River Bluff cottage deck overlooking the lazy Missouri River.

The cottages offer plenty of privacy, and a full breakfast to your room each morning. Sweets and treats like cookies, ice cream, and Hermann Hill’s signature Port Chocolate Raspberry Sauce are left in your kitchen for you to prepare whenever the mood strikes.

CAMDEN ON THE LAKE RESORT

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Lake of the Ozarks, MO If you want to experience it all, the Lake Retreat Package at Camden on the Lake Resort is the perfect mini-moon getaway. Located in gorgeous Lake of the Ozarks, you can spend the night in a luxurious room with all the amenities you could ask for, take in some live music over dinner at the resort’s restaurant, H.Toad’s, indulge yourself at the tranquil Spa 54, then escape to your room for the night.

This two-night package includes a luxury suite where a special package of champagne, chocolates, rose petals and a pocket size Kama Sutra will be waiting for you upon arrival. You’ll also receive credit for food and drinks and a 50-minute couples massage.

STONEWATER COVE RESORT AND SPA Ozark Mountains, MO How about a weekend away in the woods? The Luxury King Rooms or Deluxe One Bedroom Suites at Stonewater Cove Resort and Spa are perfect for a secluded, romantic getaway. With over 500 acres consisting of mostly forest Ozark Mountains, a few plateau areas of Midwestern countryside, rolling prairie-land it is an all-inclusive luxury wilderness resort.

The rustic elegance of the resort embraces the surrounding natural beauty. All rooms and suites face the lake and have a tranquil view of the cove through the wooded shoreline. Serenity

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Come and enjoy our piece of St. Louis History.

Tucked neatly in the heart of downtown St. Louis in the historic Old Post Office Plaza.

Beautiful woodwork, balcony seating, turn-of-the-century bank vault in this truly one-of-a-kind space.

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At Stonewater Cove Resort and Spa, all rooms and suites face the lake and have a tranquil view of the cove through the wooded shoreline. is a key element in the interior design with coffered ceilings, hardwood floors, local artwork, and polished driftwood furniture. The rainfall showers with travertine tile and unique bubble tubs put things over the top.

For honeymoon couples the resort offers an add-on Romance Package for $95 that includes chocolate dipped strawberries and a bottle of wine or champagne, as well as a fresh flower arrangement in your room upon arrival.

THE DRAKE

The Drake

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Chicago, IL Chicago is an easy drive or quick plane ride from St. Louis—far enough so you feel like you’re getting away yet close enough that it’s an easy trip

for a long weekend. The Drake is an ideal spot for your mini-moon. Comfort, elegance and luxury are at your fingertips in this stylish, upscale hotel. Their exquisitely furnished rooms and extensive list of amenities are designed to meet your every need.

A deluxe lake view room overlooks majestic Lake Michigan, making it the perfect backdrop for a weekend of romance. Kick off the evening with a glass of champagne and spend it out on the town or in your room. Breakfast in bed the next morning will fuel you up to tackle some of the best shopping in the country.

This award-winning hotel with its timeless style and stellar guest services will have you wanting to extend your mini-moon just a bit longer. ♥

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Even a hurricane couldn’t wipe out this determined couple’s wedding plans P H OTO G R A P H Y B Y YO U R S TO R Y P H OTO + C I N E M A A N D C ATA L I N A Brittany Arndt had been planning a destination wedding in Lake Worth, Florida for over a year, but Mother Nature had other ideas. Just two weeks before their big day, Brittany realized she’d have to move the wedding to St. Louis because of Hurricane Irma. “I was determined to keep our original date of September 15,” said Brittany.

“Getting married was more important than where the wedding was.” With the help of Ann Jones at Moulin Events and Meetings, along with friends and family, the couple planned and executed a beautiful wedding in less than a week. Most of the guests were able to attend, including Brittany’s dad, who flew in from Florida as soon as the airports reopened. How did Brittany and Charles toast their nuptials?

With hurricane cocktails, of course.

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Brittany Arndt & Charles Schuler September 15, 2017

DETAILS CEREMONY & RECEPTION VENUE:

Moulin Events and Meetings FLORIST: Bride BRIDE’S DRESS: Essence of Australia, White Traditions Bridal House GROOM’S ATTIRE: Bar III, Macy’s BRIDE’S AND BRIDESMAIDS' HAIR & MAKEUP: Leigh Mason Hair Salon BRIDESMAID DRESSES: David’s Bridal CAKE: Wedding Wonderland MUSIC: Millennium Productions SPECIALTY LIGHTING AND DÉCOR: Moulin

Events and Meetings PAPER GOODS: Minted

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ou may already be asking — “What is a styled shoot?”

The short answer? When wedding pros collaborate and produce their own mock wedding. Some may include everything comprised in a genuine wedding including the

venue, florals, rentals, stationery, linens and even bride and groom models.

This allows for very specific images to be captured. How is this beneficial to a planning bride and groom? Styled shoots are not only visually appealing and inspirational, but they also allow you to see what amazing work a particular team or wedding professionals can create for you.

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Styled Shoots A WALK IN THE PARK Photographer: J Pollack Photo; Planner: Saving Grace Occasions; Venue: Klondike Park; Florals: Snapdragon Studio; Invites, backdrop: RSVPeas; Suits: Jim's Formal Wear; Dresses: Mia Grace Bridal; Jewelry: Collections by Joya; Cake: La Patisserie Chouquette; Caterer: Edibles & Essentials; Hair and Makeup: St. Louis Bridal Hair & Makeup; Officiant: Moonstone Meaningful Marriage Ceremonies; Models: Antonio Heard & Mabe Bailey

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The Barn for receptions up to 300 guests in Missouri Wine Country!

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E Somewhing Zoo . E Make your special day even more memorable. Book your wedding festivities, ceremony and reception at the Saint Louis Zoo. You can choose from five exclusive venues that offer not only romance, but excitement as well—The Living World, Lakeside Cafe, River Camp, Peabody Hall and the Event Tent. Then let our staff of professionals help plan every detail, from catering to exquisite floral arrangements to animal greeters—and even private tours of many of the Zoo’s 90 acres of habitats. For more information, call 314-646-4855 or visit stlzoo.org to complete an online rental inquiry form.

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ROSES & ROMANCE Venue: Haue Valley; Videography: Applause Weddings; Photography: Chosen Photography; Florals, Decor & Design: An Affair to Remember; Cake & Dessert Bar: Cake House Design; Boutique Event Rentals: Renown Rentals; Stationery & Calligraphy: Yuth Design Co; Dress: Signature Bridal; Suit: The Black Tux; Hair: Sarah Hawthorne Hairstyles; Makeup: Makeup by Helena; Catering: Graze Catering

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Cherry on Top Katy Perry crashed their wedding— a perfect end to a perfect day P H OTO G R A P H Y B Y R AY P R O P P H OTO G R A P H Y Hayley Rosenblum and Blonie Dudney celebrated a gorgeous wedding, with an intimate ceremony at the Four Seasons followed by a fabulous reception with 350 guests. Most of the crowd was still dancing at midnight, as Hayley was saying goodbye to a few guests. A casually-dressed group approached Hayley and congratulated her on her marriage. “I heard someone say Katy Perry was in the hotel and realized that it was her talking to me!” Hayley recounted. “She said she and her dancers had come from the Janet Jackson concert and asked if they could crash our wedding.

Of course, I said yes. They formed a dance circle and were a lot of fun.

Everything went flawlessly and it had been a perfect day. But Katy Perry coming was the cherry on top.”

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DETAILS CEREMONY AND RECEPTION LOCATION:

Four Seasons St. Louis WEDDING PLANNER: A Bride’s Ally FLORIST: An Affair to Remember BRIDE’S DRESS: Martina Liana, Town and Country Bridal Boutique GROOM’S ATTIRE: Tom Ford BRIDE’S HAIR & MAKEUP: CPa Studio BRIDESMAID’S HAIR & MAKEUP: Makeup by Elin BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Bella Bridesmaids CAKE: Four Seasons St. Louis MUSIC: Rosewood Ensemble (ceremony and cocktail hour); The SoulSations (reception) LINENS: An Affair to Remember RENTALS: An Affair to Remember (centerpieces, ceremony arch); Aries Company (chairs) PAPER GOODS: M. Haley Design VIDEOGRAPHER: Ray Prop Photography

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What the Snack?

Food to keep your crew from getting “hangry”

BY AMY FENSTER BROWN | PHOTOGRAPHED BY DAVID LANCASTER

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ALL KNOW SOMEONE who is a food pusher. Not only do

house for your guests. Some hotels will allow you to bring in your own

they want to feed you on every possible occasion, they send

food or you can have the catering department set this up for you and

you home with a little noshie extra for later.

keep it stocked,” says Alred.

You might want to channel a little bit of that when it comes to your

And speaking of those out of towners, a little bag of goodies and a

wedding weekend. You’ll want to have snacks and treats available for

bottle of water, maybe some gum, can be such a welcoming treat when

your guests beyond the reception.

they arrive. And those snacks are sure to come in handy as they spend

It can be a long day for the bridal party getting ready for the

the weekend celebrating you! “You can get really creative with these.

ceremony. Suddenly everyone is dying for food. Shelli Alred of Alred

We have had a small bottle of champagne with a custom cookie attached

Weddings Planning and Design says a little bit of planning ahead, and

that were adorable,” says Alred. “We usually like to treat people with

taking advantage of places that deliver, can make you look like a hero to

local specialties.”

your hungry herd. “I always recommend having the bride feed her brides-

Now the reception is winding down, and while your guests all ate

maids while they are getting ready especially if they are starting early.

a delicious meal, they’ve been dancing for the past couple of hours, and

Grooms should also feed the groomsmen prior to the wedding.”

could likely use a little bite. Enter the late night parting snack! A food

If you have a lot of out of town guests, Alred suggests setting up

truck outside the reception, a stack of pizzas delivered during the final

a hospitality suite where those folks can gather, visit, and grab a little

hour of the party, or a sweet treat at the ready will make a deliciously

snack. “Hotels have meeting rooms that can be rented to have an open

happy ending for all.

THE DAILY BREAD BAKERY AND CAFE Prices starting at 3.95 per person.

Delivery starting at $12.50.

Gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options available. www.thedbcafe.com

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What the Snack?

THE CUP Prices starting at $22.95 for a dozen homesize cupcakes (pictured), frosted sugar cookies $1.95 each.

Delivery, starting at $14.95 with $35 minimum food order. Gluten free and vegetarian options available. www.cravethecup.com

GIFTS Prices starting at $20. Delivery starting at $15.

Gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options available. www.giftsstlouis.com

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What the Snack?

COMPANION BAKERY Prices starting at $28.

Delivery starting at $15.

Gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options available. www.companionbaking.com

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IMO'S PIZZA Prices vary on pizza sizes and toppings.

Delivery for a fee. Gluten free and vegetarian options available. www.imospizza.com

CLEMENTINE’S NAUGHTY & NICE CREAMERY Prices starting at $4 per person. Set up and service fee prices available upon request. Gluten free and vegetarian options available. www.clementinescreamery.com ntiur,

What the Snack?

You Know Who Else is Hungry?

You’ve spent a large

NOURISH BY HOLLYBERRY Delivery fee is $15. Gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options available. Snack or sweets tray prices starting at $24.95.

Welcome bags and boxes starting at $20. www.nourishathome.com

portion of the day with your wedding planner.

The band, photographer, and videographer have been working hard, too, and need a break. So it might be a good idea to plan on a meal for those folks as well.

“The event coordinator usually does a great job at relaying this information to all of the vendors on the wedding day,” says Alred. “As a planner, I work out those details and let all of the vendors know.”

Of course you are

PICKLES DELI Delivery fee is 10% of the order, not exceeding $40.

Gluten free and vegetarian options available. Trays made for 10 or more.

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not required to feed them all. But just know they will have to eat at some point. “Be aware that if you do not feed your vendors, they do have the right to leave the property to get food while the guests are eating. This can open them up to missing something important that may take place during dinner.”

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Spotlight

JORD Watches Wooden watches are a unique gift idea

BY A M Y Z I M M E R M A N | P H OTO G R A P H Y B Y D AV I D L A N C A S T E R JORD offers various styles of watches for both men and women crafted from woods such as acacia, bamboo, ebony, and zebrawood.

No two watches are identical as each piece of wood has its own unique grain, tone, or shade.

“We source woods from the United States, Europe, South America, Africa and Asia. Woods react differently to manufacturing and we have a process we use depending on the hardness and density of the wood we are using. We try to work with woods that are more stable,” Shah explains.

The watches are available online and through several jewelry stores and boutiques. Shah says his customers range from young people in their 20s looking for the next hip thing to business people in their 40s who like the idea of a unique timepiece.

“One thing we’ve found with our customers is there are a lot of people who collect watches collector’s and see this as a collector piece. Over time the natural oils continue to soak into the wood and create a patina giving it a different character,” says Shah.

Others are attracted to the idea of wearing a piece of art as a timepiece.

“It’s a fashion statement to some degree.

Salman Shah

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launched JORD

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guarantee someone will ask about it. They are intricate, lightweight, eye-catching pieces,” says Shah.

HE IDEA STARTED after Salman Shah purchased a wooden watch

Each watch comes with its own cedar box. Shah says JORD has two

during a trip to Europe. He liked the unique look of the piece, but

laser engraving machines that may be used to engrave both the back plate

soon realized it wasn’t a high quality timepiece.

of the watch and the cedar box, making the watches a popular gift item.

“I started doing some research online about wooden watches and

“We see a lot of grooms giving our watches as groomsmen gifts and

found that most were being sold as a novelty item, not as a high quality

brides giving them to the groom on their wedding day. It’s a unique gift

timepiece,” says Shah.

item and we can customize it with names and dates to make it more per-

Shah saw an opportunity to create a product that was truly unique while featuring high-quality craftsmanship and outstanding customer ser-

sonal,” says Shah.

Shah also says his wooden watches are popular with couples cel-

vice. Shah launched JORD Watches in 2013 selling wooden watches direct

ebrating their fifth anniversary since wood is traditionally the symbolic

to consumers through the company’s website, www.woodwatches.com.

gift for five years of marriage. ♥

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(Opposite page, left to right) “Sheridan” dress, $310 from Town and Country Bridal Boutique; “Marlena” skirt ($1,450) and “Ruby” top ($625) by Theia from The Bridal Parlour; “Tamara” by Amsale, $320 from Town and Country Bridal Boutique; Vintage Amethyst ring from Radford Jewelry; Bridesmaid posies designed by An Affair to Remember. Lucille the rabbit courtesy of Page Pardo.

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“Paige” by Kite and Butter, $1,450 from The Bridal Parlour; Bouquet by An Affair to Remember.

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“Sasha” by Theia, $1,685 from The Bridal Parlour; Gold floral headpiece, $165 from Mia Grace Bridal.

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“Sage” Willowby by Watters, $1,450 from Mia Grace Bridal; Bouquet by An Affair to Remember. Rex, Storm and Wiliam, Kuhs Estate & Farm residents.

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Lace dress by Bari Jay ($210) and custommonogram sash (starting at $40) from Mia Grace Bridal.

Caspian dress by WTOO ($965) and beaded capelet ($390) from White Traditions Bridal House; Vintage amber ring from Radford Jewelry; Crescent-shaped bouquet in soft palette of peach, mauve, lavender with accent greenery by An Affair to Remember.

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Invitations and Stationery: Unique Moments Calligraphy & hand-lettering: Ever After & More Calligraphy Cake: The Cakery Food: Dierbergs Markets Linens, copper & rose gold accessories, chargers: An Affair to Remember Tables & Chairs: Kuhs Estate & Farm Gold terrariums, coper votives and ceramic urns were used to showcase textured floral arrangements, while moss, grapewood and succulents were added throughout to bring a woodsy feel to the tablescape. Purple allium and delicate fairy lights added a whimsical flair.

Farm to table wedding menu served family style: Panzanella, Seared Breast of Chicken with Lemon Tapanade, Creamy Polenta with Roasted Tomatoes, Grilled Flank Steak with Pickled Cucumber Salad, Oven Roasted Potatoes and Lemon Grilled Asparagus.

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(From left to right) “Sheridan,” $310 from Town and Country Bridal Boutique; “Sienna,” by Made With Love, $2,300, from The Bridal Parlour; Tulle illusion dress, $320, from Town and Country Bridal Boutique; Bouquets by An Affair to Remember.

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“Sienna,” by Made With Love, $2,300, from The Bridal Parlour; Headpiece from Mia Grace Bridal; Vintage blue topaz ring from Radford Jewelry.

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“Sasha” by Theia, $1,685 from The Bridal Parlour; Belle Aire Bridal headpiece, $165 from Mia Grace Bridal; Vintage sage oval ring from Radford Jewelry; Terrarium from An Affair to Remember.

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“Sage” Willowby by Watters, $1,450 from Mia Grace Bridal; Bouquet by An Affair to Remember.

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Legends by Romona Keveza gown ($3,890) and beaded bodysuit by Blossoms ($845) from Town and Country Bridal Boutique; tablescape by An Affair to Remember; tables and chairs courtesy of Kuhs Estate & Farm.

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Spotlight

Lonesome Traveler St. Louis resident Jenny Hill creates custom neckwear

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Saint Louis resident Jenny Hill owns Lonesome Traveler and sews handmade neckwear and accessories.

wedding, there was one thing Jordan knew he wanted –

brides who picked their own fabric and now others request it after see-

cool ties.

ing the photos on my website. I’ve started naming the fabrics after the

“Obviously Kayla had most of the say in the details, but this was my

idea and I was excited about it,” says Jordan Bauer.

The custom ties he wanted are created by St. Louis resident Jenny Hill, who, through her Lonesome Traveler brand, sews handmade, unisex neckwear and accessories.

“I found Jenny on Instagram actually a few years ago as a local tie maker and thought her stuff was super cool. I kept seeing her stuff in boutiques around St. Louis and was impressed by her work,” says Bauer.

Bauer contacted Hill and began collaborating with her on the design for a necktie and pocket square for himself and bowties for his groomsmen.

Typically the process begins with selecting the fabric. Hill offers some fabrics through her website but often couples prefer to choose a custom fabric. Hill usually meets with the couple in her studio or at a fabric store.

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brides who choose them,” says Hill.

Hill has developed relationships with several stores in the area and selects the one that best fits the needs of the couple.

“I get there early so I can have a couple of options ready for them based on their color theme and if they want a design such as a pattern, stripe, or floral. Fabric choices run the full range, from traditional to funky,” says Hill.

Hill prefers to work with natural materials, such as cotton, linen, or silk. Occasionally couples will have an item that holds sentimental value that they want to have made into a tie for the wedding. Others ask about ordering fabric online.

“We shop together online and I order samples to make sure the fabric will work as a tie and to confirm that it is high enough quality fabric,” she

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hen Jordan and Kayla Bauer were planning their May 2017

says. “I had one groom order wool tartan from Scotland for his wedding.”

Couples should keep in mind that ordering fabric, especially from overseas, will add to the lead-time necessary for completing the items.

While production takes as little as four weeks, fabric selection can take months. Couples who want to select a custom fabric need to start the Hill makes neckties, bowties, pocket squares, youth bowties that are pre-tied, and monogrammed leather tie clips. Most grooms choose to outfit the entire wedding party with custom items.

“I try to make the groom stand out. Maybe he has the print tie and the others wear solid, or the groom has the pocket square and the others don’t. There are lots of options for mixing and matching,” says Hill.

Hill offers various packages for groomsmen, ushers, ring bearers, and fathers. She offers gift boxes for grooms who choose to use the custommade items as their groomsman gift.

“They can pick and choose what they want to put in the box, such as a necktie with a monogrammed tie clip or a bowtie and a pocket

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square. I try to work within both the budget and the family dynamic,” says Hill.

Hill says most of the time her initial contact with a client comes from the bride or the mother of the bride or groom.

“Often the brides tell me they don’t know if the groom will be eager to participate but I find that when the couple comes to the initial meeting the groom gets excited and usually has strong opinions,” says Hill.

Hill’s creations also are popular for LGBTQ weddings. Hill is able to create custom sizes that are more flattering for females. And, like their male counterparts, it allows women who choose not to wear a gown a more hands-on, creative way to dress for their wedding.

“I hear over and over again that this is the one thing the groom gets to choose. It’s like the groom’s version of shopping for the wedding dress,” says Hill.

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style of the wedding and gave her the color palate.

She had ideas and designs that she shared with me. It was awesome. Everyone loved the ties.”

“It’s emotional for me. It means so much that I am part of their day and captured in the images from their wedding,” says Hill. ♥

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Fashionable Favors Seven unique ideas for personalized guest party favors

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EDDING MAGIC is often in the

details. Make yours memorable with unique wedding party favors. Forget

the standard bubbles or mints–try one of these fresh ideas for a big hit!

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FRAME IT Personalize your place settings with guests’

names in an artistic font, and display them in miniature frames around each table.

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BOTTLE OPENERS Bottle openers are great gifts that come in

a wide variety of shapes and styles and can easily be customized to match your wedding theme.

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SEEDS Give wedding guests a packet of seeds

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HOMEMADE JAM If you aren’t savvy at canning or making

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HIS + HER FAVORS Whether it’s candy, coffee, snacks, or mini-

from the bride and groom’s favorite flower

jam, you can always head to the local farmer’s

liquor bottles, this is a fun way to put your

or plant. Tuck the seeds inside an envelope or

market for this one. Fill pint size jars with

stamp on your party favors. Say, the bride loves

small burlap bag with a tag attached that says,

your favorite flavored jam, and print labels that

French vanilla and the groom likes dark roast.

“Plant seeds of love and watch them grow.”

say “Spread the Love” for this delicious

Place samples of each in two large baskets (one

wedding treat.

for “his” and one for “hers”) at the exit so that

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guests can pick up the favors as they leave. ♥

SOUVENIRS If you’re hosting a destination wedding,

add some local flavor to the table with items from the region. Choose something that guests can use during the reception, like maracas, or items that they can take and use at home, like local spices or handmade jewelry.

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SUCCULENTS These low-maintenance plants are the per-

fect wedding favor. They come in various styles and sizes and can even double as table décor.

Set them in an attractive pot or wooden box at each place setting. That way guests can easily take their plant home with them.

Whether it’s candy, coffee, snacks, or mini-liquor bottles, his and her favors are a fun way to put your stamp on your party favors.

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Enjoy the Moment How to truly appreciate your wedding and focus on the day, not the details

If you ask any recent brides for advice for soon-to-be brides, chances are they will all say the same thing. After all the preparation, debating and deciding, when the big day finally arrives— just enjoy it. Don’t sweat the small stuff. The day goes by so quickly! Have fun and appreciate it, even if little things go wrong.

That can be easier said than done. How exactly do you stay calm, cool and collected when you desperately want everything you’ve worked for to come together as you’ve envisioned? You can’t control everything that happens on your wedding day, but you can control how you react 192

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to it and your own state of well-being. And, some of the ways to do that may surprise you.

BEFORE THE WEDDING Do not try to do away with anxiousness or stress. “In the days leading up to the wedding, remember to embrace the anxious feelings,” says Nikki Rauner, MSW, LCSW, a psychologist with Emotional Health Therapy. “Anxiety is a neutral emotion. When we can see it as a neutral emotion, we realize it is not bad or good, it’s just an emotion. Emotions around an exciting, transitional, stressful, fun event, are completely typical.” Rauner says if you welcome the anxi-

“Anxiety is a neutral emotion. When we can see it as a neutral emotion, we realize it is not bad or good, it’s just an emotion. Emotions around an exciting, transitional, stressful, fun event, are completely typical.”

suggests. “Your thoughts actually drive your emotions. If you can figure out your thoughts, you can create an action to-do list around the anxious thoughts. You will find that when you identify your thoughts, you are able to shift them. When you shift your thoughts, you naturally shift your emotions.” You might worry, for

example, that your uncle will drink too much at the reception. That’s the initial thought. Answer that thought with yes, he might drink too much and that will not be a reflection on me. I’m not my uncle. Or even, I’ll directly ask my uncle to limit his alcohol intake. However you are able to shift the thought, you can change your anx-

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ety, you are allowing that emotion to come in, making room for other emotions like excitement, happiness and joy. Often times, we label unpleasant emotions such as sadness and anxiousness as bad. When we do this, we are judging our emotions, and more unpleasant emotions surface. Try to acknowledge the emotion, give yourself some time to feel that unpleasant emotion, and wait and see what happens.

This is also the idea behind mindfulness, a popular buzzword lately. Mindfulness is basically a state of being open and actively noticing the present, without judging emotions and thoughts.

This can serve everyone throughout their day, but especially you on your wedding day.

After you have acknowledged the emotions, write down your thoughts, Rauner

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Enjoy the Moment ious feelings from there.

You may also want to consider trying yoga in the months before the wedding. In addition to helping you look great in your dress, practicing yoga can help decrease stress and anxiety, promote positive thinking, raise self-awareness, improve productivity and creativity and lead to

greater self-confidence, says Kate Sanders, a yoga instructor with Charge Yoga. Taking a regular class throughout the wedding planning process is an ideal way to center, calm and reenergize yourself. Ever wonder how Jennifer Aniston looks so great at 48? She’s a yoga devotee. “Yoga also improves strength

and flexibility, muscle tone, balance, and posture,” Sanders said. “And it’s great for your cardiovascular and circulatory health.”

A yoga class the day before the wedding for you and your bridesmaids, and maybe your mother and future mother-in-law, could be a fun bonding experience that benefits everyone, even first-timers. Some instructors will come to a private home, your hotel or your favorite park and can cater to all levels of experience. Your bridal party will likely find a private yoga class relaxing and low-key…you may even inspire those new to yoga to continue on with their sun salutations and downward dogs.

“I went to a destination wedding and all the guests were invited to a yoga class on the beach the morning of the ceremony,” recalls

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Your bridal party will likely find a private yoga class relaxing and low-key... you may even inspire those new to yoga to contiue on with their sun salutations and downward dogs.

Enjoy the Moment Abby Gresham. “It was a great way to get to know the other guests a little bit more, and it was both calming and energizing. It really set the tone for the day.”

WEDDING DAY Just as psychologist Nikki Rauner advises you to recognize being anxious before the wedding, it’s the same for the day of (and beyond). “In order to stay calm the day of the wedding, don’t think about staying calm. Lean into your thoughts and emotions. If you worry about staying calm on the day, you will likely hyper-focus on staying calm, which creates unsettling anxious feelings,” Rauner says. She says instead to say to yourself: “I’m going to enjoy all the moments I can on the day of my wedding, and I will probably be anxious and stressed at other points.”

That way, you are setting a realistic expectation of yourself. “When you allow yourself stressful moments, you will more likely be able to move out of those quicker, if you already allowed yourself to have those moments. When

we put an expectation on ourselves about how we are allowed to feel, we often find that we escalate those feelings of anxiety because what began as a moment of stress, is now compounded with new stressful thoughts about how we need to calm down,” says Rauner.

Rauner likens it to the idea that if we see someone walking on the street and do not want to say hi, it is best to nod and say hello, rather than follow them around and tell them we will not talk to them. The same is true for stress and anxiety, nod and say hello, so you can move on. Do not follow the thought around and say I won’t be anxious, or you’re staying with the anxiety.

Another, more pragmatic thing to help prepare for the big day is to count on a couple of besties. “Have your one or two people that you know calm you or always seem to say the right thing when you are stressed,” suggests Rauner. “Have a plan prior to the day so they know the support you’ll need. You might have a ‘code word’ that means this person will know

you need to take a walk or have a quick private moment. Then they can simply implement your escape plan.”

Sneaking away for a brief private moment at the reception is doable, but breaking into the warrior or half-moon pose in your gown may raise some eyebrows. Practicing yoga in the months leading up to the wedding will already help ground you, but fitting in a few yoga moves the morning of your wedding is worth the brief time it takes. Sanders suggests these five poses that anyone can do: child’s pose, eagle pose, corpse pose, legs-up-the-wall pose and the puppy pose. Of course, another great thing about yoga is that you can find video demonstrations of these poses on your phone and do them anywhere.

Your wedding day will most likely go by quickly, whether everything goes according to plan or there are little hiccups along the way.

That’s all the more reason to feel OK with however you are feeling, notice the ups and the downs, and savor every bit of it. ♥

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Trends to Avoid Experts help sort through the trends to find those that are on the way out, evolving, or that may not work out the way a couple intends.

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any brides turn to websites and magazines for inspiration on the look and feel they want for their wedding day. But often the trends seen on PInterest boards are repeated so frequently they become dated and tired while others are far more difficult to execute than couples expect.

There are ways to make your wedding day feel both timely and timeless while incorporating your personal style and avoiding trends that cause havoc for brides and planners.

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THE RUSTIC THEME There is nothing wrong with a natural theme to your wedding but brides may need to take a step back and recognize when enough is enough. Sometimes brides get carried away with the theme and suddenly they have burlap-tied napkins, mason jar centerpieces, twine-tied bouquets, and a floral crown.

“Trends go in ebbs and flows and currently the trend toward the overly rustic look seems to have run its course,” says Simcah

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Julie Redmond, owner of Vellum Paperie, says she has fewer brides opting for more informal, kraft paper invitations that were part of the rustic wedding trend.

Wedding planners suggest that brides who prefer a more natural theme can accomplish that look while still maintaining a more timeless feel. Focus more on your own style preferences and keep your own identity front and center.

Working in a few trendy details is fine, but avoid incorporating a single theme in every aspect of your wedding.

“You can do a farm wedding without using every cliché item from the mason jars to the chalkboard signs. Focus more on family and use items that are meaningful to you,” says Josie Littlepage, owner of Cosmopolitan Events.

“On that day and in those images that are supposed to last a lifetime the focus should be on the bride. She is the superstar and the bridesmaids are the backup singers,” says Debbie Rudawsky, owner of Town & Country Bridal Boutique.

Consider the effect these types of gowns

may have on your photos. Often the eye is drawn to what is different. You may notice that one neckline is more flattering than another or that one color washes out a bridesmaid’s face while another stands out in a bright gown.

It takes attention away from the person who should be the center—the bride.

The choreographed first dance can be found all over social media but a search for both “best” and “worst” will get a lot of hits. So how do you know if the choreographed first dance is a good idea for your wedding?

MIX AND MATCH OR OMBRE BRIDESMAID DRESSES The trend for bridesmaids to wear mix and match gowns or wear an ombre color palate for gowns may be eye-catching but perhaps not in the way brides intended. Before choosing to use either of these looks in your wedding, be sure to consider the drawbacks.

With mix and match, brides may choose a color but allow her bridesmaids to select dresses that are different cuts or feature various necklines. With an ombre color palate, brides try to organize maids from tallest to shortest and assign each a color from, for example, blush to champagne to cranberry.

Take a look at a wedding photo using this trend and what do you notice–the bride or her maids?

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Trends to Avoid Not to mention the added stress for an already overwhelmed bride deciding which bridesmaid gets to wear which neckline and which maid gets which color dress.

“Both trends are very challenging to coordinate and execute properly,” says Rudawsky.

While the look may be dramatic in the online images, in reality it may not be worth the effort and may even have a negative effect.

Simple, classic gowns of the same design and color allow the bride to shine on her day and in those pictures.

PHOTO BOOTHS They aren’t on the way out, but the way photo booths are used in the reception is changing.

“We find that the props are becoming more customized to the couple,” says Littlepage.

Gone are the clown wigs and oversized glasses. Instead couples are creating personalized signs and props on sites such as Etsy or choosing items that reflect their hobbies or interests. Also, couples are choosing simple, custom backgrounds in place of the tinsely, glittery backgrounds.

SPARKLER PHOTOS You’ve seen the images online of the wedding party with sparklers or the dramatic exit of the bride and groom amidst the glow of sparklers, but most wedding photographers caution couples against this trend.

“There are so many awful things that can happen with a hot flame in a group of people, especially if they’ve been drinking alcohol. You

“There are so many awful things that can happen with a hot flame in a group of people, especially if they’ve been drinking alcohol. You do not want to end up in the emergency room with a member of your wedding party.”

–Liz Sloan, L Photographie do not want to end up in the emergency room with a member of your wedding party,” says Liz Sloan with L Photographie.

Singed hair, scorched tuxedos and gowns, and burned skin are just a few of the catastrophes that have occurred because of sparklers.

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Trends to Avoid instructions and light the sparklers at the same time and have the couple time their exit so they make it out the door after all the sparklers are lit but before any burn out is a bit dicey to say the least,” says Sloan.

The images may be dramatic, but will they bring back a fond memory of your wedding day or a terrible flashback? There are plenty of options for amazing, memorable wedding pictures that don’t involve fire. Couples should talk with their photographer about the type of images they want to capture and consider leaving the sparklers for the Fourth of July.

“Sparklers are pretty and if a couple has their heart set on capturing that photo, we recommend doing it early in the evening, in a controlled environment, and with just a few members of the wedding party,” says Sloan.

you and your friends are talented dancers and have the time to practice, stick with the traditional first dance.

“Laugh together, cry together, throw in a little twirl, and have fun. You’ll be much happier with the candid images your photographer will be able to capture,” says Sloan.

BLUSH For at least the last five years, blush has been one of the most popular wedding color palettes.

“We’ve seen an abundance of blush that may have started with Jessica Simpson’s wedding but seems to be moving out now,” says Littlepage.

Brides who are drawn to the blush look are

POCKET INVITATIONS Pocket invitations, where all the pieces fit inside a folder, are becoming less popular with the increased use of technology.

“Brides loved pockets for holding all the different pieces together, but now the theme seems to be less is more,” says Redmond.

“All the extra information doesn’t need to be included in the invitation because couples use their websites to deliver the necessary details to their guests.”

THE CHOREOGRAPHED FIRST DANCE The slow song starts and the bride and groom sway on the dance floor when suddenly the music changes and the couple breaks into a dance routine, often joined by members of the wedding party. The choreographed first dance can be found all over social media but a search for “best” and “worst” both will get a lot of hits.

So how do you know if the choreographed first dance is a good idea for your wedding?

“Unless you are actually trained dancers or dance together regularly and it’s natural for you, skip it,” says Sloan.

Photographers love to capture the emotions of a wedding day and a choreographed dance usually means you are counting steps and deep in concentration, trying to stay with the beat and not step on anyone’s feet. A choreographed dance takes hours of rehearsal to perfect to the point where all participants are comfortable with their ability to perform a seamless routine.

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Trends to Avoid choosing dusty-rose while others are starting to bring color back to the mix.

“The blush color scheme was a big trend and it is definitely still around but seems to be on the tail-end of popularity. For a while almost every other bride we saw had a blush and burgundy color scheme,” says Sara Ward, owner of Wildflowers.

CASUAL WEDDING DRESSES Phasing out this wedding season along with the rustic theme are boho-chic wedding dresses.

These casual gowns gained some popularity among brides with destination weddings, but Rudawsky points out that brides who prefer a more dramatic, glamorous feel find that they

don’t need to be so literal with matching their dress to their wedding location.

“There are many wedding gowns that can be beautiful on the beach, in the mountains, or at a winery and have an impact that a bride deserves,” she says. “This is a bride’s day to shine. She needs to consider the effect the gown has on the lasting impression of the wedding, not only in the minds of her guests but in the photos from that day.”

CASUAL SHOES Cowboy boots. High tops. Brides are kicking off the casual footwear and opting for elegant shoes that complement their gowns.

“Brides are realizing that you can see those shoes, even though you think they are covered by the gown. You can even tell in the way a

“This is a bride’s day to shine. She needs to consider the effect the gown has on the lasting impression of the wedding, not only in the minds of her guests but in the photos from that day.”

–Debbie Rudawsky, owner of Town & Country Bridal Boutique bride carries herself,” says Littlepage.

Why spend so much time and money on a bridal gown and not have a fancy pair of shoes to match? Even brides who prefer a more comfortable shoe for the reception select something elegant rather than a pair of Birkenstocks or Converse.

ELABORATE CAKES Wedding cakes with patterns, flowers, and designs made of fondant are becoming less popular “Brides are choosing more simple, pretty cakes with buttercream icing that tastes yummy,” says Littlepage.

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What Wedding Planners Want You to Know Honest advice from those who execute and attend more weddings than anyone ©STEPHEN SEEBECK PHOTOGRAPHY

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“I am so glad I hired a wedding planner.” Having written about countless weddings and talked to hundreds of brides, this is the answer I most hear regarding newlyweds’ advice to future brides. They say hiring a wedding planner was key to realizing the wedding of their dreams, and with a lot less stress than if they had gone at it alone.

Wedding planners make the planning and execution of your big day tremendously easier and better. But there are things brides can do, too, to optimize their relationship with their planners and to get the final results

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Advice from Wedding Planners they want to achieve. Here are some things to keep in mind, straight from the experts: YOUR VERY FIRST STOP: THE WEDDING PLANNER Hiring the right wedding planner for you is a big deal, so ask away, says Ellen Gutierrez of Bride’s

Vision Weddings and Events. “Don’t assume anything and don’t be afraid to ask anything.

Don’t be embarrassed to express a concern, even if it might sound a little out there.”

And please don’t commit to any venues or vendors before hiring a planner. “You wouldn’t build a house and then hire an architect,” points

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out Lacy Branch, owner and chief event stylist of Lacy Branch Events. “We know of more venues than you are probably aware of, and we know the pros and cons of each.”

Also, you may be committing to a venue that doesn’t align with your budget. “It makes it really hard for the planner if you have a budget of $40,000 and you’ve already signed on with a reception venue that costs $30,000,” says Gutierrez.

Once you have hired your planner, trust in her and relinquish your control early on. “Your planner is assembling a team of experienced professionals and you can’t second guess them every step of the way,” says Branch.

Once you have hired your planner, trust in her and relinquish your control early on. “Your planner is assembling a team of experienced professionals and you can’t second guess them every step of the way,” says Branch.

THE BUDGET: SOME HARD TRUTHS It’s essential to be upfront and honest with your planner right away about what your budget truly is, says Gutierrez. And Branch says there’s no secret to where your money goes: “The guest list is what drives your budget. Some brides may need a reality check—do they want quality or quantity?

Often the guest list needs to be cut, or the budget increased. And don’t settle on a venue without knowing your guest count. You may want to add 100 guests, but your venue is not big enough to hold them. Or, you can’t afford a certain venue with the 400 guests you are planning on.”

Another rule of the budget: Some things are non-negotiable. Josie Littlepage, owner of Cosmopolitan Events, says, “The cost of a chair is the cost of a chair. Flowers are not negotiable either, but you can choose different flowers to fit your budget.” Littlepage also advises brides not to be surprised by delivery charges. “We’ll tell you about them ahead of time, but sometimes

Advice from Wedding Planners the charges may vary based on the day and time of delivery and additional factors.”

Kristin Weis of Kristin Ashley Events agrees that couples need to know that sometimes the price is the price. “It may be off-season, but that doesn’t always mean you’ll get a discount,” says Weis. “After all, most of your popular wedding floral is not in season in January.”

Be careful about spending too much in one area if you are trying to stick to an overall budget. Gutierrez gives an example: “You may not need favors and menu cards and place cards—that’s all being spent in one place—on the table. You could do one framed menu on the table, so instead of spend $20 per table on menu cards, you are renting one frame for two dollars.”

MORE OPINIONS IS NOT NECESSARILY BETTER-AND IS DEFINITELY PRICIER Ellen Gutierrez says some brides want to bring their future in-laws to the dinner tasting.

Usually tastings are for four people and adding any more is an additional cost to you. Besides costing you more, you may get more feedback than you bargained for. “You’ll be bringing two more opinions to the table, and you may not like what they have to say,” Gutierrez says. “Then you’re between a rock and a hard place.”

Also, think seriously before you ask someone to be a bridesmaid. “A small wedding party is cheaper—bouquets, gifts and transportation costs add up,” Lacy Branch says. “And every bridesmaid will likely let you know how she feels about the dress, shoes, hair and makeup.” It often leads to more stress for brides. Branch thinks three bridesmaids and groomsmen is ideal.

Regarding soliciting opinions, Josie Littlepage says brides really need to trust their own tastes and instincts more. “It’s about what you are attracted to. Details are subjective-there isn’t a right and a wrong choice or a better choice, just what you genuinely like,” Littlepage says.

“Some brides worry too much that something might be tacky, outdated or cliché. But with a good wedding planner and reputable vendors, all the options presented to you will be tasteful and of high quality. Choose what you like best.

Your planner and the vendors all are on your team and want the best for you. They want you to be pleased and to possibly recommend them to future clients. They would not lead you astray.”

THE PITFALLS OF BEING TOO PARTICULAR On the other hand, some brides may be so sure of exactly what they want that they won’t entertain

the idea of anything else. For instance, don’t obsess over the perfect color. “The perfect color doesn’t exist and won’t be found for all the things you may want it for,” Littlepage says. “Know that there will be a range of similar colors and that will look just as nice. Find a color palette you love, and go with that. Lighting, indoors and out,

can change ‘the perfect color’ anyway.”

And as the song goes, you can’t always get what you want. But the wedding planner can usually get pretty darn close. “Just because you’ve seen it on Pinterest doesn’t mean it can be duplicated to perfection,” Weis says. “When getting inspiration from national websites or

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Advice from Wedding Planners blogs, keep in mind where the wedding was held and if the same things are available in your town—especially the rentals.”

Also, if you cut and paste all your ideas from other weddings, you may miss a chance to have something truly original. “Some wedding planners are great designers as well as being skilled event

planners,” says Weiss. “So if you want your wedding to be unique and different, don’t imitate every idea you see on what’s hot and in. We have great resources that can customize and truly make your wedding your own!”

In general, Weis advises brides to stay focused on the big picture, not the tiny details

and things that they can’t control. Remember it’s going to be a beautiful day when you marry the love of your life and as Weis says: “Keep your eye on the prize!”

FAMILY ISSUES….EVERYONE’S GOT ‘EM Speaking of things brides can’t control….most families have some members who don’t get along or could be potentially embarrassing. Littelpage advises brides: “You just have to let those things go. Try not to let it get to you or preoccupy you.” The family dynamic was that way before the wedding and will most likely be that way after. “Inform your planner of potential issues regarding seating and relationships and she will take it from there,” Littlepage says.

Weis advises brides to stay focused on the big picture, not the tiny details and things that they can’t control.

“Remember, it’s going to be a beautiful day when you marry the love of your life.”

Family dynamics is another thing to be honest and upfront about with your planner right away, says Guiterrez. “Whether it’s about your relationship with your mother, an uncle that tends to get drunk at every gathering, whatever. Your planner can run defense if they know what (and whom) to look out for.”

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AND FINALLY….BE NICE! Remember to treat your planner and vendors with respect. If you treat them as hired help, they will give you exactly what you paid for. But if you go out of your way to send a thank-you during the planning process, vendors appreciate it and will give you the above-and-beyond treatment for your big day.

“We planners cry at weddings, too,” admits Kristin Weis. “Maybe not every weekend, but if you look closely, we most likely will shed a tear before you walk down the aisle, a beautiful toast written by your significant other or your dance with dad. We still love you even if you give us kind of a hard time.” ♥

Rehearsal Dinner Organize the perfect rehearsal dinner in 7 easy steps

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Typically a more casual affair, the wedding rehearsal dinner can become a full-fledged event all its own. But no worries, we have seven easy steps to create a space where friends and family of both the bride and groom can enjoy a laid-back evening before the big day.

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chooSE thE datE aNd tIME Traditionally, the wedding rehearsal and dinner are held the evening before the wedding. Since most weddings are typically on Saturday, this makes Friday night the perfect choice. Just make sure to schedule it so that the wedding party has time to get off work and make it to the venue without the stress of rushing.

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book thE VENUE Whether it’s the reception hall at the church, a restaurant, or a fun, unique location, be sure to book the venue and make arrangements a few months in advance.

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PIck a thEME Who says you have to stick to a restaurant? Why not have a seaside clambake or a bar-b-cue in the park? Have the dinner at a local winery or make it a fun night in a bowling alley. Focus the theme around the couple’s interests and backgrounds. This will make it a fun night for everyone and help take the edge off any pre-wedding stress.

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coNsider the GUest list While the guest list for the rehearsal dinner is usually the wedding party and family members, consider inviting out of town guests who may otherwise be spending the

evening alone in their hotel room. It could make for a fun-filled rehearsal dinner party!

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Give a toast It’s customary for the host of the rehearsal dinner – typically the groom’s parents – to greet everyone and give any necessary instructions.

After the meal, the host can offer a toast to the couple then play emcee, passing the mic around for others who would like to say a few words.

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offer thaNk yoU’s aNd Gifts The bride and groom should always give a public thank you to the host of the rehearsal dinner as well as to everyone who has come out for the occasion. The rehearsal dinner is also a good time to give out gifts to your wedding party. The wedding day will be busy and bustling.

So, taking the time at the rehearsal dinner to offer gifts and appreciate the love and support of friends and family is a good idea.

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last miNUte frieNdly remiNders The rehearsal dinner is the perfect opportunity for the bride and groom (or, more likely, the wedding planner) to give any last minute instructions or reminders about the wedding day. Make sure everyone knows when and where they are supposed to be and confirm any transportation or lodging arrangements for out of town guests. ♥

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MAKING IT LEGAL

Though procuring a wedding license isn’t quite as complicated as the wedding itself, it helps to know the rules. Here they are: 1 All applicants in Missouri and Illinois must receive a license before the ceremony; Saint Louis Bride recommends a minimum of 24 hours. Blood tests are not required in either state.

2 A Missouri license is valid for thirty days from its effective date; an Illinois license for sixty days.

3 Both bride and groom must apply in person. In Missouri, you may apply for a license at any office provided the wedding is to take place within the state. In Illinois, you must apply for and receive a license from the county in which the ceremony will take place.

CITY OF ST. LOUIS City Hall, 1200 Market Street, Room 127 Hours: 8a.m.-5p.m. Mon.-Fri. ID: State ID/driver's license, proof of social security number if absent from license Phone: 314-622-3257 Fee: $48 (cash only)

ST. LOUIS COUNTY St. Louis County Government Center 41 S. Central Avenue (4th floor), Clayton Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri. 8a.m.-5p.m.; Tues. and Thu. 8a.m.-6p.m.

ID: State ID/driver's license, proof of social security number; if under 18, must be accompanied by custodial parent/legal guardian with guardianship papers ($1.00 fee), must present certified copy of birth certificate Phone: 314-615-7180 Fee: $45 (cash only) FRANKLIN COUNTY Government Center 400 E. Locust, Room 102 (Union) Hours: 8a.m.- 4:30p.m. Mon.-Fri. ID: proof of social security number Phone: 636-583-6367 Fee: $46 (cash only) ST. CHARLES COUNTY St. Charles County Admin. Building 201 N. 2nd Street, Room 338 Hours: 8a.m.-5p.m. Mon.-Fri.

ID: driver's license, proof of social security number if absent from license; if 15-17, must be accompanied by custodial parent ($1.00 fee), 18 and under must present certificate of birth as well Phone: 636-949-7505 Fee: $48 (cash only) JEFFERSON COUNTY Jefferson County Administration Center, Room 126, Maple Street (Hillsboro) Hours: 8a.m.-5p.m. Mon.-Fri. ID: driver's license Phone: 636-797-5415 Fee: $51 (cash only) ST. CLAIR COUNTY Illinois, County Clerk's Office 10 Public Square (Belleville) Hours: 8:30a.m.-4:30p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 8:30a.m.12:00p.m. Sat. ID: two valid forms of ID (i.e. driver's license, social security card) Phone: 618-277-6600 x2388 Fee: $32 (cash, money order or local check) MADISON COUNTY Illinois, Administration Building 157 N. Main Street, Suite 109 (Edwardsville) Hours: 8:30a.m.-4:30p.m. Mon.-Fri. ID: State ID, driver's license Phone: 618-692-6290 Fee: $30 (cash only) ♥

Located in the heart of O’Fallon, Illinois, The Regency Conference Center offers a beautiful journey into our Tuscany inspired décor, from tall majestic ceilings to our lovely chandeliers. Our stunning venue, along with our expert culinary and service staff, boasting over 50 years of combined experience, will enrich our patrons experience and create wonderful, lasting memories.

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110 of our favorite reception venues DETAILS WEDDING & RECEPTION LOCATION:

CEREMONY SITE

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ON SITE CATERING

ALLOW CHOICE OF CATERER

ROOM CHARGE

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OVERNIGHT GUESTS

Whether your party is upscale and elegant or informal and fun, you’ll find the perfect venue in our comprehensive list below.

Ameristar Casino Resort Spa, 636-940-4300, (Ad on page 79) One Ameristar Boulevard, St. Charles, 63301 www.ameristar.com

Y

1450

640

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

Barnett on Washington, 844-GO-BARNETT, (Ad on page 67) 3207 Washington Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63103 www.barnettonwashington.com

Y

365

200

Y

Y

Y

call

N

N

The Biergarten Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Mo., 314-765-2626, (Ad on page 51) 1200 Lynch, 63118 www.budweisertours.com

Y

1,000+

400

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

The Caramel Room, 314-615-2480, (Ad on page 65) 1600 North Broadway, 63102 www.caramelroom.com

Y

500

325

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

Cardinals Special Events, 314-345-9630, (Ad on page 55) 700 Clark Street, 63102 www.cardinals.com/events

Y

2000

1200

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

Chatillon DeMenil Mansion, 314-771-5828, (Ad on page 217) 3352 DeMenil Place, 63118 www.demenilweddings.com

Y

200

170

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N

Cedar Creek, 573-237-3672, (Ad on page 149) 1401 Olive Road, New Haven, MO 63068 www.visitcedarcreek.com

Y

1000

600

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Cedar Lake Cellars, 636-745-9500, (Ad on page 29) 11008 Schreckengast Road, Wright City, MO 63390 www.cedarlakecellars.com

Y

500

250

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

Chandler Hill Vineyards, 636-798-2675, (Ad on page 59) 596 Defiance Road, Defiance, MO 63341 www.chandlerhillvineyards.com

Y

350

275

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

Charles F. Knight Center, Washington University St. Louis 314-933-9400 One Brookings Drive, 63130 www.olin.wustl.edu/knightcenter

Y

300

200

Y

Y

N

call

call

Y

Chase Park Plaza, 314-633-3000, (Ad on page 209) 212 Kingshighway, 63108 www.chaseparkplaza.com

Y

3000

1300

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

The Cheshire, 314-932-7857, (Ad on page 191) 7036 Clayton Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63117 www.cheshirestl.com

Y

225

170

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

City Cottage on Chouteau, 314-961-7588, (Ad on page 41) (Catering St. Louis) 3800 Chouteau, 63110 www.cateringstlouis.com

N

150

110

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

The Coronado Ballroom, 314-881-4346 (Ad on page 31) 3701 Lindell Blvd., 63108 www.thecoronado.com

Y

600

350

N

Y

N

Y

N

N

Crowne Plaza St. Louis Airport, 314-291-6700 11228 Lone Eagle Drive, Bridgeton, 63044 www.cphotelstlouis.com

Y

400

350

N

Y

call

Y

N

Y

Delmar Hall, 314-726-6161, (Ad on page 200) 6133 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63112 www.delmarhall.com

Y

750

327

Y

N

Y

N

n/a

N

DoubleTree by Hilton Collinsville/St. Louis, 618-345-2800 1000 Eastport Plaza Drive, Collinsville, 62234 www.doubletreecollinsville.com

Y

800

450

Y

Y

N

call

N

Y

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Conference Center St. Louis, 636-532-5000, (Ad on page 212) 16625 Swingley Ridge Road, Chesterfield, 63017 www.doubletreechesterfield.com

Y

800

450

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

DoubleTree Westport Hotel, 314-212-2110 1973 Craigshire, 63146 www.doubletreewestport.com

Y

1000

450

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

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Patty Long's 9th Street Abbey CATERER: Patty Long Catering FLORIST: Les Bouquets BRIDE’S DRESS: Maggie Sottero, Frew's Bridal GROOM’S ATTIRE: Hugo Boss, Dillards PIES: Party Pastry MUSIC: Rockstar DJs SPECIALTY LIGHTING: Exclusive Events LINENS: BBJ Linen PHOTOBOOTH: Kling Kamera Booth

CEREMONY SITE

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OUTDOOR PARTY AREA

ON SITE CATERING

ALLOW CHOICE OF CATERER

ROOM CHARGE

CAKE CUTTING CHARGE

OVERNIGHT GUESTS

Forest Park Visitor’s Center, 314-961-7588 ext. 221, (Ad on page 41) (Catering St. Louis) 5595 Grand Drive in Forest Park, 63112 www.cateringstlouis.com

N

350

230

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

Foundry Art Centre, 636-255-0270, (Ad on page 147) 520 North Main Center, Saint Charles, MO 63301 www.foundryartcentre.org

Y

400

350

N

N

Y

N

n/a

N

Four Points by Sheraton, 618-622-9500, (Ad on page 229) 319 Fountains Pkwy., Fairview Heights, IL, 62208 www.fourpointstlouis.com

Y

1,000

500

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis, 314-881-2031 999 North Second Street, 63102 www.fourseasons.com/stlouis/weddings

Y

500

380

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

The Franklin Room, 314-664-7706, (Ad on page 87) 816 Allen Avenue, 63104 www.thefranklinroom.net

Y

300

300

N

Y

N

N

N

N

Gateway Arch Riverboats, 314-923-3047 50 South Leonor K Sullivan, St. Louis, MO 63102 www.gatewayarch.com

Y

n/a

150

Y

Y

N

N

ask

N

Grafton Winery the Vineyards, 618-786-3001, (Ad on page 109) 21028 Eckert Orchard Road, Grafton, IL 62037 www.thegraftonwinery.com

Y

500

350

Y

N

N

call

Y

N

Grand Hall on Chouteau, 314-427-6771 (Ad on page 224) (Russo’s Catering) 2319 Chouteau Ave., St. Louis, MO 63103 www.russosgourmet.com

N

550

450

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

Grbic Private Event Space, 314-772-3100 4071 Keokuk St., St. Louis, MO 63116 www.grbicrestaurant.com

Y

360

360

N

Y

N

N

N

N

Hermann Hill, 314-427-6771 (Ad on Back Cover) 165 Highway 100 East, Hermann, MO 65041 www.hermannmoweddings.com

Y

300

300

Y

Y

N

N

N

Hermannoff Winery, 573-486-5199 (Ad on Back Cover) 237 East 1st Street, Hermann, MO 65041 www.innathermannhof.com

Y

800

500

Y

Y

N

ask

Y

Y

Hilton St. Louis Airport Hotel, 314-426-5500, (Ad on page 227) 10330 Natural Bridge Road, 63134 www.stlouisairport.hilton.com

Y

1000

400

N

Y

ask

Y

N

Y

Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark, 314-421-1776, (Ad on page 37) 1 South Broadway, 63102 www.hiltonstlouis.com

Y

900

650

N

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Hilton St. Louis Frontenac, 314-993-1100, (Ad on page 215) 1335 S. Lindbergh Blvd, 63131 www.stlouisfrontenac.hilton.com

Y

1000

500

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

Holiday Inn South County Center, 314-892-3600, (Ad on page 107) 6921 South Lindbergh Boulevard, 63125 www.holidayinn.com

Y

500

325

N

Y

N

N

N

Y

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CEREMONY SITE

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Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, 314-342-4655 (Ad on page 49) 4th & Chestnut, 63102 www.stlouisarch.hyatt.com

Y

3500

2000

N

Y

N

call

N

Y

The Inns at St. Albans, 636-458-0131, (Ad on page 15) 3519 St. Albans Road, St. Albans, MO 63073 www.InnsAtStAlbans.com

Y

600

300

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Joule, 314-881-4300, (Ad on page 31) 1419 Carroll St., St. Louis, MO 63104 www.palladium-stl.com/joule

Y

270

140

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

Kemoll’s Restaurant, 314-421-0555, (Ad on page 145) 40th Floor, Metropolitan Square, 211 N. Broadway, 63102 www.kemolls.com

Y

350

200

N

Y

N

Y

N

N

Kuhs Farm, 314-226-0709, (Ad on page 228) 13061 Spanish Pond Rd., Spanish Lake 63138 www.kuhsfarm.com

Y

10,000

900

Y

N

Y

N

N

N

LaChance Vineyards, 636-586-2777, (Ad on page 38) 12237 Peter Moore Lane, DeSoto, MO 63020 www.lachancevineyards.com

Y

300

300

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

La Perla St. Louis, 314-488-0607, (Ad on page 121) 312 N. 8th Street, St. Louis, MO 63101 www.laperlastlouis.com

Y

250

175

N

N

Y

N

N

N

Laumeier Sculpture Park, 314-615-5278, (Ad on page 211) 12580 Rott Road, 63127 www.laumeier.org

Y

call

250

Y

Y

call

Y

N

N

Lemp Mansion Restaurant, 314-664-8024, (Ad on page 236) 3322 Demenil Place, St. Louis, 63118 www.lempmansion.com

Y

260

260

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Y

LiUNA Event Center, 314-226-1010, (Ad on page 141) 4532 S. Lindbergh Blvd., 63127 www.liunaeventcenter.com

Y

550

350

N

Y

N

Y

N

N

Lodge at Grant’s Trail, 314-638-3340, (Ad on page 129) 4398 Hoffmeister, 63125 www.lodgeatgrantstrail.com

Y

125

80

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

Lumen Private Event Space, 314-615-2480, (Ad on page 95) 2201 Locust, 63103 www.lumenstl.com

Y

600

300

N

Y

N

N

N

N

Magnolia Hotel – a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, 314-387-1385, (Ad on page 39) 421 N. 8th Street, 63101 www.magnoliahotels.com

Y

500

300

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

The Mahler Ballroom, 314-361-4411, (Ad on page 77) 4915 Washington Avenue, 63108 www.mahlerballroom.com

Y

250

200

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

Marriott St. Louis Grand-Crystal Ballroom, 314-418-5820, (Ad on page 35) 800 Washington Avenue, Downtown www.marriottstlouisgrand.com

Y

400

270

N

Y

N

call

N

Y

Judith Shea, American Heartland Garden, 1992.

Photo by St. Louis Color.

Alexander Liberman, The Way, 1972–80.

Photo by Chris Bauer Photography.

Renovated Estate House.

Photo by Wendi Fitzgerald.

Adam Aronson Fine Arts Center.

Photo by Katherine Bish Photography.

CEREMONIES / RECEPTIONS / SHOWERS / REHEARSAL DINNERS / CORPORATE MEETINGS + EVENTS Conveniently located near I-270 and I-44 in Sunset Hills 12580 Rott Road / Saint Louis, Missouri 63127 / 314.615.5278 www.laumeier.org

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Marriott St. Louis Grand-Statler Ballroom, 314-418-5820, (Ad on page 35) 800 Washington Avenue, Downtown www.marriottstlouisgrand.com

Y

300

180

N

Y

N

call

N

Y

Messina - Russo's Lakeside Venue, 636-232-0109, (Ad on page 224) 5551 Highway N, Cottleville, MO 63304 www.russosgourmet.com

Y

450

350

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

Missouri Athletic Club, 314-539-4470, (Ad on page 143) 405 Washington Avenue, 63102 www.mac-stl.org

Y

700

500

N

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Missouri Botanical Garden, 314-577-0200, (Ad on page 41) (Catering St. Louis 961-7588 x221) 4344 Shaw Blvd., 63110 www.cateringstlouis.com

Y

350

200

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Missouri History Museum, 314-746-4599 5656 Lindell, 63112 www.mohist.org

Y

1500

300

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Moonrise Hotel, 314-721-1111, (Ad on page 133 6177 Delmar Blvd., 63112 www.moonrisehotel.com

Y

200

80

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Moulin Events, 314-241-4949, (Ad on page 198) 2017 Chouteau Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63103 www.moulinevents.com

Y

750

325

Y

N

N

Y

N

N

Old Hickory Golf Club, 636-477-8960, (Ad on page 21) 1 Dye Club Dr., St. Peters, MO 63304 www.oldhickorygc.com

Y

1000

550

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

Old Post Office (Desco Group), 314-436-0101, (Ad on page 226) 815 Olive Street, Suite 19, 63101 www.oldpostofficestl.com

Y

500

250

N

Y

N

Y

N

N

Oliva on the Hill, 314-961-7588 x221 (Ad on page 41) 4915 Daggett, 63110 www.cateringstlouis.com

Y

150

100

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

Orlando’s Event & Conference Centers, 314-638-6660, (Ad on page 129) 4300 Hoffmeister, 63125 www.orlandogardens.com

Y

1000

900

N

Y

N

N

N

N

Orlando’s Event & Conference Centers, 314-453-9000 (Ad on page 129) 2050 Dorsett Village Plaza, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 www.orlandogardens.com

Y

900

600

N

Y

N

N

N

N

The Pageant, 314-726-6161, (Ad on page 200) 6161 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63112 www.thepageant.com

Y

2,300

1097

Y

N

Y

Y

n/a

N

Palladium Saint Louis, 314-799-8886, (Ad on page 31) 1400 Park Place, 63104 www.palladium-stl.com

Y

700

400

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

Patty Long Catering’s Beyond Broadway, 314-621-9598, (Ad on page 19) 112 Sidney, Soulard, 63104 www.pattylongcatering.com

Y

499

350

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

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Patty Long Catering’s 9th Street Abbey, 314-621-9598, (Ad on page 19) 1808 S. 9th St., Soulard, 63104 www.pattylongcatering.com

Y

350

210

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

Patty Long Catering’s 9th Street Loft, 314-621-9598, (Ad on page 19) 1808 S. 9th St., Soulard, 63104 www.pattylongcatering.com

Y

100

60

N

Y

N

Y

N

N

Peabody Opera House, 314-499-7620 (Ad on page 139) 1400 Market Street, 63101 www.peabodyoperahouse.com

N

-

375

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

The Piper Palm House, 314-771-4410, (Ad on page 31) (Butler’s Pantry Catering) 4256 Magnolia, 63110 www.butlerspantry.com

Y

275

150

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

The Promenade by Westin, 314-552-5712, (Ad on page 113) 811 Spruce Street, St. Louis, MO 63102 www.westin.com/thepromenade

Y

500

275

N

Y

N

N

N

Y

Regency Conference Center, 618-624-9999, (Ad on page 207) 400 Regency Park Drive, O'Fallon, IL 62269 www.regencyconferencecenter.com

Y

1000

700

Y

N

N

call

Y

Y

The Ritz Carlton, St. Louis, 314-863-6300, (Ad on page 11) 100 Carondelet Plaza, 63105 www.ritzcarlton.com

Y

1000

800

N

Y

N

call

call

Y

River City Event Center and Casino, 314-881-7800 (Ad on page 79) 777 River City Casino Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63125 www.rivercity.com

Y

1400

800

N

Y

N

call

N

Y

Saint Louis Art Museum – Events by Panorama, 314-655-5387, (Ad on page 17) One Fine Arts Drive, St. Louis, MO 63110 www.slam.org/dining/social.html

N

400

300

N

Y

N

Y

N

N

Saint Louis Science Center - James S. McDonnell Planetarium, 314-533-8179, (Ad on page 12) 5050 Oakland Avenue, 63110 www.slsc.org/book-an-event

Y

1000

600

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

Saint Louis Science Center - The Grow Pavillion, 314-533-8179, (Ad on page 12) 5050 Oakland Avenue, 63110 www.slsc.org/book-an-event

Y

160

160

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

Saint Louis Zoo, 314-646-4855, (Ad on page 151) One Government Drive, Forest Park www.stlzoo.org

Y

unltd.

500

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Scape American Bistro, 314-361-6944 48 Maryland Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63108 www.scapestl.com

Y

200

130

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

The Schlafly Tap Room, 314-241-2337 2100 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO 63103 www.schlafly.com/events/private-parties

N

200

120

NY

Y

N

Y

Y

N

The Sheldon Concert Hall & Ballroom, 314-533-9900, (Ad on page 228) 3648 Washington Blvd., 63108 www.sheldoncancerthall.org

Y

700

500

N

Y

Y

call

N

N

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500

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Y

Sheraton Westport Lakeside Chalet, 314-878-1500, (Ad on page 213) 191 Westport Plaza, 63146 www.sheratonwestport.com

Y

1000

500

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel, 314-878-1500, (Ad on page 213) 900 Westport Plaza, 63146 www.sheratonwestport.com

Y

500

250

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

Silver Oaks Chateau, 314-238-6567, (Ad on page 23) 1168 State Hwy 100, Wildwood, MO 63069 www.silveroakschateau.com

Y

300

300

Y

Y

call

N

N

N

Slate Private Event Space, 314-899-0430, (Ad on page 27) 1015 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO 63101 www.baileysrestaurants.com

Y

225

200

Y

Y

N

Y

ask

N

Soulard Preservation Hall, 314-961-7588, (Ad on page 41) 1921 South 9th Street, St. Louis, MO 63104 www.cateringstlouis.com

Y

250

150

N

Y

N

Y

N

N

Spazio Westport, 314-576-0400, (Ad on page 237) (Russo’s Catering) 12031 Lackland Road, 63146 www.spaziowestport.com

N

350

300

N

Y

N

call

N

Y

SqWires Annex, 314-865-3522, (Ad on page 203) 1415 South 18th Street, St. Louis, MO 63104 www.sqwires.com

Y

200

150

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

St. Louis Airport Marriott, 314-253-5199, (Ad on page 197) 10700 Pear Tree Drive, St. Louis, MO 63134 www.marriottstlairport.com

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N

Y

St. Louis City Center Hotel, 314-613-5418, (Ad on page 189) 400 South 14th Street, St. Louis, MO 63103 www.stlouiscitycenterhotel.com

Y

800

550

Y

Y

N

N

Y

Y

St. Louis Union Station Hotel, 314-621-5262, (Ad on page 225) 1820 Market Street, 63103 www.stlunionstationhotel.com

Y

500

500

N

Y

call

N

N

Y

Starlight Roof at the Chase, 314-367-1700, (Ad on page 209) 212 North Kingshighway, 63108 www.chaseparkplaza.com

Y

600

340

Y

Y

N

call

N

Y

Stone Hill Winery, 573-486-2221, (Ad on page Back Cover) 1110 Stone Hill Highway, Hermann, MO 65041 www.stonehillwinery.com

Y

225

225

N

Y

N

N

N

N

Stone House of St. Charles, 636-317-1222, (Ad on page 46) 4401 McClay Rd., St. Charles, MO 63304 www.stonehouseofstcharles.com

Y

call

500

Y

N

Y

N

N

N

Stone Soup Cottage, 636-244-2233 5809 Highway N, Cottleville, MO 63304 www.stonesoupcottage.com

Y

80

80

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

The Studio Inn, 636-458-0131, (Ad on page 15) 454 Studio Road, St. Albans, 63073 www.InnsAtStAlbans.com

Y

240

170

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Sugar Creek Winery and Vineyards, 636-987-2400 125 Boone Country Lane, Defiance, MO 63341 www.sugarcreekwines.com

Y

300

250

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

Sunset Country Club, 314-843-1100, (Ad on page 159) 9555 South Geyer Road, 63127 www.sunsetcountryclub.org

Y

500

300

Y

Y

N

ask

N

N

The Terrace at French Village, 573-358-7177 6188 Highway Y, French Village, MO 63036 www.theterrace.com/weddings/

Y

250

200

Y

Y

Y

N

N

N

Third Degree Glass Factory, 314-367-4527, (Ad on page 202) 5200 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108 www.stlglass.com

Y

500

225

Y

N

Y

N

N

N

Three Barn Farm, 314-961-7588 x221 (Ad on page 41) 20955 Highway W, Clarksville, MO 63336 www.cateringstlouis.com

Y

200

call

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

Top of the Met, 314-421-0555, (Ad on page 145) (Catering by Kemoll's) One Metropolitan Square, 42nd Floor, 63102 www.kemolls.com

Y

600

400

N

Y

N

Y

N

N

University of Missouri St. Louis, 314-516-5559 1 University Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63121 www.umsl.edu/~eventservices

Y

260

250

N

Y

N

N

N

N

The Venue at Maison du Lac (Ces & Judy’s Catering), 314-991-6700, (Ad on page 7) 2603 Wild Plum Valley Road, Catawissa, MO 63069 bit.ly/thevenueatmdl

Y

300+

300+

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

Villa Antonio Winery, 636-475-5008, (Ad on page 125) 3662 Linhurst Road, Hillsboro, MO 63050 www.villaantoniowinery.com

Y

300

300

Y

Y

N

N

N

N

The Weingarten, 618-257-9463, (Ad on page 137) 1780 E. State Route 15, Belleville, IL 62221 www.theweingarten.com

Y

400

200

Y

N

N

Y

N

N

The Westin St. Louis, 314-621-2000, (Ad on page 113) 811 Spruce St., 63102 www.westin.com/stlouiswedding

Y

500

275

N

Y

N

N

N

Y

The Wildwood Hotel, 636-733-9100, (Ad on page 135) 2801 Fountain Place, Wildwood, MO 63040 www.thewildwoodhotel.com

Y

200

250

N

Y

N

N

Y

Y

Willow Private Event Space, 314-899-0430, (Ad on page 27) 321 North 10th Street, 63101 www.baileysrestaurants.com

Y

350

325

Y

Y

N

Y

ask

N

Xavier Grand Ballroom, 314-427-6771, (Ad on page 224) (Russo's Catering) 3628 Lindell Blvd., 63108 www.russosgourmet.com

Y

400

330

N

Y

N

Y

N

N

Sheraton Clayton Plaza, 314-863-0400, (Ad on page 155) 7730 Bonhomme Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63105 www.sheratonclayton.com

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Whether your ceremony is upscale and elegant or informal and fun, you’ll find the perfect venue in our list below.

Barnett on Washington, 800-844-GO-BARNETT, (Ad on page 67) 3207 Washington Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63103 www.barnettonwashington.com

Y

180

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

Busch Stadium, 314-345-9630, (Ad on page 55) 700 Clark Street, St. Louis, MO 63102 www.cardinals.com/events

Y

1000

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Chatillon DeMenil Mansion, 314-771-5828, (Ad on page 217) 3352 DeMenil Place, St. Louis, MO 63118 www.deminil.org

Y

160

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

The Old Peace Chapel at Historic Daniel Boone Home & Heritage Center, 636-949-7535 1868 Interstate F, Defiance, MO 63341 www.danielboonehome.com

N

100

N

Y

N

Y

N

N

Historic Sappington House & Barn Restaurant, 314-822-8171, (Ad on page 234) 1015 S. Sappington, St. Louis, MO 63126 www.sappingtonhouse.org

Y

350

Y

N

Y

Y

Y

Y

The Inns at St. Albans, 636-458-0131, (Ad on page 15) 3519 St. Albans Road, St. Albans, MO 63073 wwwInnsAtStAlbans.com

Y

600

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

Jewel Box in Forest Park, 314-531-0080 Intersection of Wells Dr. & McKinley Dr., St. Louis, MO 63110 www.stlouis-mo.gov

Y

250

N

Y

N

Y

N

N

Laumier Sculpture Park, 314-615-5278, (Ad on page 211) 12580 Rott Road, St. Louis, MO 63127 www.Laumeier.org

Y

500

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Lemp Mansion Restaurant & Inn, Inc., 314-664-8024, (Ad on page 236) 3322 DeMenil Place, St. Louis, MO 63118 www.LempMansion.com

Y

260

Y

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Marry Me Cottage LLC, 636-734-6077, (Ad on page 239) 9036 Veterans Memorial Parkway, O'Fallon, MO 663366 www.marrymecottage.com

N

40

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

Moonrise Hotel, 314-721-1111, (Ad on page 217) 6177 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63112 www.moonrisehotel.com

Y

125

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

Old Courthouse, 314-655-1600 11 North 4th Street, St. Louis, MO 63102 www.nps.gov/jeff/planyourvisit/permits

Y

120

N

Y

N

Y

Y

n/a

The Old Post Office, 314-436-0101, (Ad on page 226) 815 Olive Street, St. Louis, MO 63101 www.events.oldpostofficestl.com

Y

250

N

Y

N

Y

Y

N

Old Post Office Plaza at Magnolia Hotel, 314-436-9000, (Ad on page 39) 421 North 8th Street, St. Louis, MO 63101 www.magnoliahotels.com

Y

250

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

Patty Long Catering’s 9th Street Abbey, 314-621-9598, (Ad on page 19) 1808 South 9th Street, Historic Soulard, MO 63104 www. pattylongcatering.com

Y

210

Y

Y

N

Y

N

N

Patty Long Catering's 9th Street Garden Patio, 314-621-9598, (Ad on page 19) 1808 South 9th Street, Historic Soulard, MO 63104 www. pattylongcatering.com

N

80

Y

N

N

Y

N

N

St. Louis Wedding Chapel, 314-472-5017, (Ad on page 217) 9620 South Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63125 www.stlouisweddingchapel.com

N

30

N

Y

Y

Y

ask

N

Stone House of St. Charles, 636-317-1222, (Ad on page 46) 4401 McClay Road, St. Charles, MO 63304 www.stonehouseofstcharles.com

Y

500

Y

Y

N

Y

N

Y

The Venue at Maison du Lac, 314-991-6700, (Ad on page 7) 2603 Wild Plum Valley Road, Catawissa, MO 63069 www.bit.ly/thevenueatmdl

Y

300

Y

Y

Y

Y

N

N

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Moonrise Hotel Moonrise Hotel Moonrise Hotel

Offering a variety of distinctive event Offering a variety of distinctive event Offering a variety of distinctive event spaces for intimate wedding events, for intimate wedding events, spacesspaces for intimate including thewedding Rooftop events, Terrace with including the Rooftop Terrace including the Rooftop with with spectacular viewsTerrace of downtown St. spectacular views of downtown St. spectacular of downtown St. for Louisviews and Forest Park, perfect and Forest Park, perfect for Louis Louis and Forest Park, perfect for ceremonies up to 120. For your ceremonies up to 120.your For your ceremonies up to 120. reception, head overFor to the modern reception, headtoover tomodern the modern reception, headall-seasons over the rooftop Twilight Room, rooftop all-seasons Twilight Room, rooftop all-seasons Twilight Room, accommodating 80 guests seated or accommodating 80 guests or accommodating 80 guests seatedseated oror the 150 for a cocktail reception, 150 for a cocktail reception, or the 150 for a cocktail reception, or theRoom, brand new elegant Gemini new elegant Gemini Room, brandbrand new elegant Gemini Room, which can accommodate 81 guests can accommodate 81 guests whichwhich can accommodate guests seated or 120 guests81for a cocktail seated 120 guests for a cocktail seated or 120orGuests guests for cocktail reception. cana“take the elevator reception.

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Laumeier Laumeier Sculpture Park Sculpture Park Laumeier offersoffers unique indoor and and Laumeier unique indoor outdoor ceremony sites set outdoor ceremony sitesamong set among the Park’s 105 acres and 60 the Park’s 105 acres andlarge60 largescale sculptures, for anywhere scale sculptures, for anywhere from from 50–500 guests!guests!

50–500 Outdoor spacesspaces include the romantic Outdoor include the romantic Leaf Pavilion or Heartland Garden Leaf Pavilion or Heartland Garden andsculpture-studded the sculpture-studded and the EstateEstate & Terrace or Way HouseHouse LawnLawn & Terrace or Way Indoor options include Field. Field.

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Conveniently located Conveniently located near near and in I-44 in Sunset I-270 I-270 and I-44 Sunset Hills Hills 314.615.5278 www.laumeier.org 314.615.5278 www.laumeier.org

St Louis St Chapel Louis Wedding ....for the perfect small Wedding wedding Chapel

Photo by Hawes Photography and Design Photo by Hawes Photography and Design

....for the is perfect small wedding Our chapel beautifully decorated and is located in the Our chapel is beautifully South County area just south of decorated is located in the River Cityand Casino, Souththe County just south just before main area entrance to of City Park.

Casino, JeffersonRiver Barracks just before the main entrance to Jefferson Barracks Park.

Perfect for Elopements

and small intimate weddings Perfect for Elopements of up to 30 people. and small intimate weddings of up to 30 people.

• Onsite Bridal Suite for the Bride • IPOD Friendly Sound System • Onsite Bridal Suite for the Bride • IPOD Friendly Sound System 9620 S. Broadway, St. Louis, MO 9620 S. 63125 Broadway, 314.472.5017 St. Louis, MO 63125 www.stlouisweddingchapel.com 314.472.5017 www.stlouisweddingchapel.com

Barnett on Washington Your wedding day should be romantic, and memorable. The Barnett on Washington has a long sweetheart shaped staircase that brides and grooms have effortlessly made their grand entrance from. The historic space also offers a bridal suite, groom’s room, bar, and a new extended patio space. 150 or less? Consider hosting both your ceremony and reception with us!

3207 Washington Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63103 events@barnettonwashington.com www.barnettonwashington.com

TheVenue Venueatat The MaisonduduLac Lac Maison St. Louis’ newest, premier event space St. Louis’ newest, premier event space

offers 20 acre, private, lakeside offers a 20a acre, private, lakeside setting, multiple options setting, withwith multiple options for for outdoor ceremonies. indoor andand outdoor ceremonies. indoor

Amenities include complimentary Amenities include complimentary parking for guests a spacious, parking for guests andand a spacious, updated bridal inside a historic updated bridal suitesuite inside a historic century stone house. stunning 19th19th century stone house.

TheThe stunning venue, located 30 minutes newnew venue, located justjust 30 minutes outside St. Louis, is fully customizable outside St. Louis, is fully customizable accommodate weddings, andand can can accommodate weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners & much receptions, rehearsal dinners & much more.

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by Ces & Judy’s, an awardwinning caterer in Louis St. Louis for over winning caterer in St. for over 35 years.

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TheChatillonChatillonThe DeMenilMansion Mansion DeMenil hundred years Nicolas OneOne hundred fiftyfifty years ago,ago, Nicolas DeMenil’s country home DeMenil’s country home waswas considered an oasis of beauty beyond considered an oasis of beauty beyond southern of the Today, the the southern edgeedge of the city.city.

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TheThe idyllic gazebo mansion’s elegant formal andand the the mansion’s elegant formal parlor right ambiance parlor addadd justjust the the right ambiance to your special ceremony.

Flexible to your special ceremony.

Flexible reception space is available in the reception space is available in the Carriage House, terrace, inside Carriage House, terrace, andand inside Mansion. the the Mansion.

3352 DeMenil Place 3352 DeMenil Place St. Louis, 63118 St. Louis, MOMO 63118 (314) 771-5828 (314) 771-5828 www.demenil.org www.demenil.org cg@demenil.org cg@demenil.org

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Jewelry

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Rentals

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Decor

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Mother of the Bride

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ACCOMMODATIONS AMERISTAR CASINO RESORT SPA One Ameristar Blvd. – St. Charles 636-940-4300 www.ameristar.com CHASE PARK PLAZA 212 N. Kingshighway 314-633-3000 www.chaseparkplaza.com THE CHESHIRE SAINT LOUIS 6300 Clayton Road 314-647-7300 www.cheshirestl.com DOUBLETREE BY HILTON 16625 Swingley Ridge Road - Chesterfield 636-532-5000 www.doubletree3.hilton.com DOUBLETREE BY HILTON 1000 Eastport Plaza Drive - Collinsville 618-345-2800 www.doubletreecollinsville.com DOUBLETREE BY HILTON 1973 Craigshire Road - Westport 314-434-0100 www.doubletreewestport.com FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON 319 Fountains Parkway, Fairview Heights 618-622-9500 www.fourpointstlouis.com HILTON ST. LOUIS AIRPORT HOTEL 10330 Natural Bride Road 314-426-5500 www.hiltonstlouisairport.com HILTON ST. LOUIS AT THE BALLPARK One South Broadway 314-421-1776 www.hiltonstlouis.com HILTON ST. LOUIS FRONTENAC 1335 S. Lindbergh Boulevard 314-993-1100 www.stlouisfrontenac.hilton.com HOLIDAY INN SOUTH COUNTY CENTER 6921 South Lindbergh Blvd 314-892-3600 www.holidayinn.com HYATT REGENCY ST. LOUIS AT THE ARCH 315 Chestnut Street 314-655-1234 www.stlouisarch.hyatt.com LODGE AT GRANT’S TRAIL 4398 Hoffmeister Avenue 314-638-3340 www.lodgeatgrantstrail.com MAGNOLIA ST. LOUIS – A TRIBUTE PORTFOLIO HOTEL 421 North 8th Street 314-436-9000 www.magnoliahotels.com

MARRIOTT ST. LOUIS GRAND 800 Washington Avenue 314-418-5820 www.marriottstlouisgrand.com

Convenient Location in Charming Downtown Clayton

MOONRISE HOTEL 6177 Delmar Boulevard 314-721-1111 www.moonrisehotel.com THE RITZ-CARLTON, ST. LOUIS 100 Carondelet Plaza 314-863-6300 www.ritzcarlton.com SHERATON CLAYTON PLAZA 7730 Bonhomme Avenue 314-863-0400 www.sheratonclayton.com SHERATON WESTPORT PLAZA & LAKESIDE CHALET 900 Westport Plaza 314-878-1500 www.sheratonwestport.com ST. LOUIS CITY CENTER HOTEL 400 South 14th Street 314-613-5418 www.stlouiscitycenterhotel.com ST. LOUIS UNION STATION HOTEL 1820 Market Street 314-621-5262 www.stlunionstationhotel.com WESTIN ST. LOUIS 811 Spruce Street 314-621-2000 www.westin.com/st.louis THE WILDWOOD HOTEL 2801 Fountain Place, Wildwood 636-733-9100 www.thewildwoodhotel.com

BACHELORETTE PARTIES 360 ULTIMATE ROOFTOP BAR 1 South Broadway 314-241-8439 www.360-stl.com AMTRAK www.amtrak.com BUDWEISWER BEERMASTER TOUR 1200 Lynch Street www.budweisertours.com FLAMINGO BOWL 1117 Washington Avenue 314-436-6666 www.flamingobowl.com METROLINK LIGHT RAIL & METROBUS www.metrostlouis.org SCHLAFLY BREWERY TOURS 7260 Southwest Avenue - Maplewood 314-241-BEER ext. 2 www.schlafly.com

7730 Bonhomme Ave – Clayton 314.863.0400 SheratonClaytonHotel.com

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OFF WHITE INDIE WEDDING SHOW The Moto Museum in Midtown Sunday, March 4, 2018, 1-4pm OffWhiteWeddingShow.com

BRIDAL GOWNS & SALONS

CAKES & CONFECTIONS Also see SPECIAL TOUCHES

BELLA BRIDESMAIDS 13428 Clayton Road 314-205-1191 www.bellabridesmaids.com BERRYBRIDGE 9904 Clayton Road, Suite A - Ladue 314-997-1439 www.berrybridgebridal.com BRIDAL PARLOUR 3630 Green Mount Crossing Dr, Shiloh, IL 618-622-0880 www.bridalparlour.net CLARICE'S BRIDAL 5417 South Lindbergh 314-351-2499 www.claricesbridal.com FREW'S BRIDAL 305 Piasa Street - Alton, IL 618-466-8820 www.frewsbridal.com MIA GRACE BRIDAL 108 Chesterfield Towne Center 636-778-3433 www.miagracebridal.com SIGNATURE BRIDAL 703 Long Road Crossing 636-778-3200 www.signaturebridalstlouis.com SIMPLY ELEGANT BRIDAL 12354 Olive Boulevard 314-241-8201 www.simplyelegantbridalstl.com TOWN & COUNTRY BRIDAL BOUTIQUE 8809 Ladue Road 314-863-7200 www.townandcountrybride.com THE ULTIMATE BRIDE 1115 S. Big Bend Blvd.

314-961-9997 www.theultimatebride.com

BRIDAL SHOWS WEDDING CONNECTION Sunday, January 7, 2018, 1-4:30pm Chase Park Plaza a Royal Sonesta Hotel 314-588-8313 for advanced reservations BrideSTL.com BUSCH STADIUM BRIDAL EVENT Sunday, January 28, 2018, 12:30-4pm Register at Cardinals.com/events

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THE CAKERY 1420 Tamm Avenue 314-647-6000 www.thecakerybakery.net COLD STONE CREAMERY 3228 Green Mount Crossing Drive, Shiloh, IL #7 Ronnie’s Plaza, St. Louis 618-567-6000 www.coldstonecreamery.com THE CUP 28 Maryland Plaza, Central West End 314-367-6111 1057 Century Drive, Edwardsville, IL 618-656-2287 www.cravethecup.com ENCORE BAKING COMPANY 2730 Sutton Boulevard 314-832-4303 www.encorebaking.com SARAH’S CAKE SHOP 10 Clarkson Wilson Centre, Chesterfield 636-728-1140 www.sarahscakeshopstl.com THE SWEET DIVINE 1801 South 9th Street 314-669-9339 www.thesweetdivine.com

BOGART'S SMOKE HOUSE 1627 South 9th Street 314-603-2003 www.bogartssmokehouse.com BUTLER’S PANTRY 1414 Park Avenue 314-664-7680 www.butlerspantry.com CATERING ST. LOUIS 2141 59th Street 314-961-7588 x221 www.cateringstlouis.com CES & JUDY'S CATERING 314-991-6700 www.cesandjudys.com FUZZY’S TACO’S 1288 Old Orchard Center – Manchester 636-686-7394 2412 West Clay - St. Charles 636-925-3025 803 Watson Road - Webster Groves 314-968-8226 302 Westport Plaza Dr. - Westport Plaza 314-878-8223 www.fuzzystactoshop.com HOLLYBERRY CATERING 10037 Manchester Road 314-835-9977 www.hollyberrycatering.com LACHEF CATERING 7169 Manchester Road 314-647-5350 www.lachef.com

SWEET FIX ON STIX 314-749-9710 www.sweetfixonstix.com

ORLANDO’S CATERING 4300 Hoffmeister 2050 Dorsett Village Plaza 314-638-6660 www.orlandogardens.com

WEDDING WONDERLAND 449 Dunn Road 314-837-5015 www.wwcakeshop.com

PAPPY’S SMOKEHOUSE 3106 Olive Street 314-535-4340 www.pappyssmokehouse.com

CATERERS Also see REHEARSAL DINNER on page 228 and the RECEPTION SITES grid on page 208. Please note that many of the restaurants listed here may also be able to help you with small, intimate wedding receptions.

23 CITY BLOCKS CATERING 1600 North Broadway 314-615-2480 www.23cityblocks.com BAILEYS' CATERING 314-899-0430 events@baileysrestaurants.com www.baileysrestaurants.com

THE PASTA HOUSE COMPANY CATERING 2200 59th Street 314-644-1400 www.thepastahouse.com/catering/ PATTY LONG CATERING 1808 South Ninth Street 314-621-9598 www.pattylongcatering.com RUSSO’S CATERING 9904 Page Avenue 314-427-6771 www.russosgroumet.com

CEREMONY SITES See CEREMONY SITES listings on page 216.

DECOR AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER 314-899-9321 www.AATRstl.com TABLE TEN DESIGNS 2705 LaSalle Street 314-776-2200 www.tableteneventdesign.com WARSON WOODS ANTIQUE GALLERY 10091 Manchester Road 314-909-0123 www.MissouriAntiqueMalls.com

DESTINATION WEDDINGS HERMANN WEDDING TRAIL 800-453-3174 www.hermannweddings.com TRAVEL HAUS OF ST. LOUIS 11229 Concord Village Ave 314-842-6000 www.travelhausstlouis.com

FAVORS See CAKES & CONFECTIONS, GIFTS AND STATIONERS THE CUP 28 Maryland Plaza, Central West End 314-367-6111 1057 Century Drive, Edwardsville, IL 618-656-2287 www.cravethecup.com HOLLYBERRY CATERING 10037 Manchester Road 314-835-9977 www.hollyberrycatering.com

FLORISTS AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER 314-899-9321 www.AATRstl.com ARTISTRY 2734 LaSalle Street 314-772-1301 www.artistryflorist.com BELLI FIORI—FLORAL DESIGN STUDIO 2705 LaSalle Street 314-776-2200 www.bellifioristl.com

Your Premier Wedding Source

THE FLOWER SHOP AT THE CHASE 212 Kingshighway Boulevard 314-772-1301 www.artistryflorist.com KEN MIESNER’S FLOWERS 9723 Clayton Road 314-567-6650 www.miesnersflowers.com

Appointments Preferred

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Essential Guide LES BOUQUETS 7905 Big Bend (Dale entrance), Webster Groves 314-395-8335 www.lesbouquets.com MARRY ME COTTAGE 636-734-6077 www.marrymeflowers.net PETALS GALORE FLORAL ART 314-651-1360 www.facebook.com/PetalsGaloreFloralArt SCHNUCKS FLORIST & GIFTS 9220 Shortline Drive 314-997-2444 www.schnucksfloral.com SOULARD FLORIST 730 Carroll Street 314-231-0602 www.soulardflorist.com

UTTON IN MAPLEWOOD 2730 S

.ENCOREBAKING.COM WWW 314.832.4303

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STEMS 210 St. Francois Street 314-972-7836 www.stems4flowers.com TWISTED WILLOW 2345 Russell Blvd.

314-884-8678 www.twistedwillow.co WILDFLOWERS 1013 Ohio 314-772-9900 www.wildflowersstl.com

FORMALWEAR Also see BRIDAL GOWNS & SALONS SAVVI FORMALWEAR Alton Square Mall, 618-465-1110 Chesterfield Mall, 636-532-1800 Columbia Mall, 573-445-6602 Mid Rivers Mall, 636-970-2281 St. Clair Square, 618-632-8415 Saint Louis Galleria, 314-727-0088 South County Center, 314-894-2991 University City Loop, 314-725-2150 West County Center, 314-821-0070 White Oak Mall, 217-787-8150 www.savviwedding.com STALLONE’S FORMAL WEAR See locations below.

Chesterfield, 636-519-7111 Ladue, 314-997-8900 Maryland Heights, 314-576-5900 South County, 314-729-0004 O’Fallon, 636-272-4799 www.stallonesformalwear.com

Events for 10-100 people • Personalized or right off the menu Culinary Excellence • Superb Service

10205 Gravois Rd. St. Louis, MO 63123 | 314.849.3033

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GIFTS—ATTENDANT GIFTS, FAVORS, HOSPITALITY BAGS AND ACCESSORIES Also see BRIDAL REGISTRY, FLORISTS, JEWELERS and STATIONERS

THE CANDLE FUSION STUDIO 4742 McPherson Avenue 314-250-2272 www.thecandlefusionstudio.com ENCHANTING EMBELLISHMENTS 4732 McPherson 314-361-5300 www.enchantingembellishments.net PANDORA West County Center 314-966-1202 www.DesPeresJewelry.com SERENDIPITY GALLERY 6161 Delmar #101 314-449-6400 www.serendipity-gallery.com WARSON WOODS ANTIQUE GALLERY 10091 Manchester Road 314-909-0123 www.MissouriAntiqueMalls.com

HONEYMOONS GO TRAVEL STL 636.458.8844 www.gotravelstl.com TRAVEL HAUS OF ST. LOUIS 11229 Concord Village Ave 314-842-6000 www.travelhausstlouis.com

Soulard Florist soulardflorist.com

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314-231-0602

Invite Cold Stone To Your Next Party!

INVITATIONS/STATIONERS M. HALEY DESIGN 636-352-2102 www.mhaleydesign.com PAPER PATCH 12009 Manchester Road 314-821-6561 www.paperpatchinvitesyou.com

Wedding Reception Rehearsal Dinner Bridal Shower And Any Other Special Event!

SAINT LOUIS WEDDING INVITES/ CREVE COEUR CAMERA 12747 Olive Boulevard 314-567-3456 www.stlweddinginvites.com THE SERVICE BUREAU 9973 Clayton Road 314-991-1104 www.stlservicebureau.org

JEWELRY Also see GIFTS CURT PARKER JEWELERS 10192 Conway Road, Ladue 314-989-9909 www.curtparker.com PANDORA St. Clair Square 618-632-7567 www.FairviewHeightsJewelry.com

618-567-6000 jjsweettooth@charter.net Shiloh, IL 3228 Green Mount Crossing Drive South County, MO - #7 Ronnie’s Plaza

Treat your Guests to the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience With Ice Cream Catered by Cold Stone Creamery

www.coldstonecreamery.com

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Essential Guide PANDORA West County Center 314-966-1202 www.DesPeresJewelry.com THE SILVER LADY 4736 McPherson Avenue 314-367-7587 6364 Delmar Blvd.

314-727-0704 7318 Manchester Road 314-720-9315 www.thesilver-lady.com TIMEKEEPERS 17 N. Meramec, Clayton 314-721-4548 www.timekeepersclayton.com 9495 Olive, Olivette 314-991-0994 www.timekeepersstl.com

LIGHTING & DÉCOR ALOBAR’S INC 716 Hanley Industrial Court 314-781-7600 www.alobars.com COMPLETE WEDDINGS + EVENTS WE DO PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO, PHOTO BOOTH & LIGHTING 314-991-5656 www.CompleteStLouis.com EXCLUSIVE EVENTS 13633 Lakefront Drive 314-995-7282 www.exclusiveeventsinc.com MILLENNIUM PRODUCTIONS 1334 Strassner Drive 314-918-9335 www.millenniumproductions.com TABLE TEN DESIGNS 2705 LaSalle Street 314-776-2200 www.tableteneventdesign.com

MOTHER OF THE BRIDE/ SPECIAL OCCASION Also see BRIDAL GOWNS BERRYBRIDGE 9904 Clayton Road, Suite A - Ladue 314-997-1439 www.berrybridgebridal.com CLARICE'S BRIDAL 5417 South Lindbergh 314-351-2499 www.claricesbridal.com FREW'S BRIDAL 305 Piasa Street - Alton, IL 618-466-8820 www.frewsbridal.com MIA GRACE BRIDAL 108 Chesterfield Towne Center 636-778-3433 www.miagracebridal.com

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TOWN & COUNTRY BRIDAL BOUTIQUE 8809 Ladue Road 314-863-7200 www.townandcountrybride.com

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT ALLEGRO ENTERTAINMENT 505 West Clark Street 636-493-6004 www.allegrostl.com THE BEAUTIFUL ONES www.zhivegasentertainment.com COMPLETE WEDDINGS + EVENTS WE DO PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO, PHOTO BOOTH & LIGHTING 314-991-5656 www.CompleteStLouis.com DR. ZHIVEGAS www.zhivegasentertainment.com MILLENNIUM PRODUCTIONS 1334 Strassner Drive 314-918-9335 www.millenniumproductions.com QUEEN BLVD. www.zhivegasentertainment.com THE ROSEWOOD ENSEMBLE 314-609-0702 www.rosewood-ensemble.com RIVER CITY DJ’S 636-284-5214 www.rosewood-ensemble.com THE SPECTRUM BAND 314-306-4313 www.spectrumband.net TKO DJ’S 314.647.3000 www.tko-djs.com

OFFICIANTS REV. SARK ELKING 314-472-5017 www.stlouisweddingchapel.com RUTH ELLEN HASSER 314-322-0906 www.ruthellenhasser.com STL WEDDING CELEBRANT AMANDA CHASNOFF 314-605-7804 www.stlweddingcelebrant.com

ONLINE PLANNING ASSOCIATION OF BRIDAL CONSULTANTS ST. LOUIS & METO EAST, IL @ABCStLouisMO

for more than 30 years!

Invitations Shower Wedding Invitations & Luncheon Save Shower & Luncheon the Date Menus Save the Date & Programs Menus & Programs

Place Cards Seating Charts Custom Signage Thank You Notes

12009 MANCHESTER ROAD • DES PERES • MISSOURI 63131 Paper Patch • PAPERPATCHINVITESYOU.COM • 314.821.6561

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Essential Guide HERMANN WEDDING TRAIL 800-453-3174 www.hermannweddings.com HISTORIC ST. CHARLES 636-946-7776 www.historicstcharles.com SAINT LOUIS BRIDE MAGAZINE www.bridestl.com WASHINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 636-239-2715 www.visitwashmo.com

PHOTOBOOTHS 2 CHICS & A PHOTOBOOTH 16655 Old Chesterfield Rd., Suite 5, Chesterfield 314-614-1217 www.2chicsphotobooth.com COMPLETE WEDDINGS + EVENTS WE DO PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO, PHOTO BOOTH & LIGHTING 314-991-5656 www.CompleteStLouis.com FISH EYE FUN 314-621-8638 www.fisheyefun.com KP PHOTO BOOTH 314-324-3385 www.kpphotobooth.com

nly Traube Tent can deliver a temporary venue that makes a permanent impression.

MILLENNIUM PRODUCTIONS 1334 Strassner Drive, Brentwood 314-918-9335 www.millenniumproductions.com TAPSNAP 314-932-2700 618-708-3200 www.tapsnap1151.com

SELECTING YOUR PHOTOGRAPHER Most photographers have websites.

This is a great way for you to preview their work and get a glimpse of their overall style before you set an appointment to meet them and see

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their portfolio.

PHOTOGRAPHERS ABBIE TAKES PICTURES 314-616-2794 www.AbbieTakesPictures.com BLISS ELEVEN STUDIO 3237 Rue Royal Street, St. Charles 636-875-0229 www.blisseleven.com CHOSEN PHOTOGRAPHY 314-780-9453 www.chosenphotographyphotos.com COMPLETE WEDDINGS + EVENTS WE DO PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO, PHOTO BOOTH & LIGHTING 314-991-5656 www.CompleteStLouis.com HEROIC PHOTOGRAPHY 1006 Olive St, Suite 403 314-643-7642 www.heroicphotography.com KELLY PARK PHOTOGRAPHY 314-570-7413 www.kellyparkphotography.com KELLY PRATT PHOTOGRAPHY 525 Central Place 314-324-3385 www.kellyprattphoto.com LA FLEUR BOUDOIR 314-270-2699 www.lafleurboudoir.com L PHOTOGRAPHIE 449 North Euclid #200 314-449-8124 www.lphotographie.com MEMORIES ARE FOREVER 314-878-5657 www.memoriesareforever.com SHADOW AND LIGHT 3201 Hadrian Street, St. Charles 722 St. Louis Road, Collinsville 314-348-1929 www.shadowandlight-studios.com WHITE KLUMP PHOTOGRAPHY 314-471-8027 www.whiteklumpphotography.com

PLANNERS & CONSULTANTS AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER 314-899-9321 www.AATRstl.com BEFORE I DO 314-640-2123 www.beforeidostl.com BRIDE’S VISION WEDDINGS AND EVENTS 314-580-2381 www.bridesvision.com

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Book Your Next Event at

The Sheldon

Essential Guide COSMOPOLITAN EVENTS 314-249-9107 www.cosmopolitanevents.com DIVINE EVENTS 314-669-5933 www.mydivineevents.com FLOURISH EVENTS & CONCIERGE 314-803-8134 www.flourishstl.com

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Call The Sheldon at 314.533.9900 or visit TheSheldon.org 3648 Washington Boulevard | St. Louis, MO | 63108 | TheSheldon.org

ROMANTIC, TIMELESS WEDDINGS & EVENTS 4602 Derby Ridge Dr, Columbia, MO 573-289-3557 www.rtweddingsevents.com SIMCHA’S EVENTS 314-458-5463 www.simchasevents.com STARRY NIGHT EVENTS 70 Coppergate Court, St. Peters 636-633-5925 www.starrynighteventsstl.com STYLE: ALTAR'D 2105 Marconi Avenue 314-852-1630 www.stylealtard.com STYLE COUTURE EVENTS 314-479-3204 www.stylecoutureevents.com THE WRIGHT EXPERIENCE 314-514-5315 www.thewrightexperience.com

RECEPTION SITES See RECEPTION SITE LISTINGS on Page 202.

REHEARSAL DINNERS, SHOWERS & BRUNCHES Also see RECEPTION SITE GRID on Page 208 and CATERERS beginning on page 220.

612 NORTH EVENT SPACE 612 North 2nd Street 314-899-0612 www.612north.com BALABAN’S 1772 Clarkson Road 636-449-6700 www.balabanswine.com BALLPARK VILLAGE 601 Clark Street 314-241-5595 www.stlballparkvillage.com THE BARN 1015 S. Sappington Road 314-966-8387 www.crestwoodbarn.com

Gorgeous wide open country charm, right next to the city.....

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BARNETT ON WASHINGTON 3207 Washington Avenue 844-GO-BARNETT www.barnettonwashington.com BOATHOUSE – FOREST PARK 6101 Government Drive 314-367-2224 www.boathouseforestpark.com BOGART'S SMOKE HOUSE 1627 South 9th Street 314-603-2003 www.bogartssmokehouse.com CARDINALS NATION 601 Clark Street - Ballpark Village 314-345-9880 www.cardinalsnation.com CARDINALS SPECIAL EVENTS 700 Clark Street - Busch Stadium 314-345-9630 www.cardinals.com/events CHANDLER HILL VINEYARDS 596 Defiance Road 636-798-2675 www.chandlerhillvineyards.com CHARLIE GITTO’S “ON THE HILL” 5226 Shaw Avenue 314-772-8898 www.charliegittos.com THE CHESHIRE 6300 Clayton Road 314-647-7300 www.cheshirestl.com CITY COTTAGE ON CHOUTEAU 3800 Chouteau Avenue 314-961-7588 www.cateringstlouis.com CYRANO’S CAFÉ 603 E. Lockwood Ave. 314-963-3232 www.cyranos.com FLAMINGO BOWL 1117 Washington Avenue 314-436-6666 www.flamingobowl.com FLEMING'S STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR 1855 S. Lindbergh Blvd.

314-567-7610 www.flemingssteakhouse.com

FAIRYTALE WEDDING REAL WORLD CONVENIENCE Whether an intimate gathering, extravagant celebration, traditional elegance or cocktail quirky, our wedding services are designed with you in mind.

Our experienced event staff will ensure that your wedding is magical from start to finish.

GAMLIN WHISKEY HOUSE 236 N. Euclid Avenue 314-875-9500 www.gamlinwhiskeyhouse.com GUIDO’S 5046 Shaw Ave - The Hill 314-771-4900 www.guidosstl.com

Fairview Heights 618 345 2800 fourpointstlouis.com

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Essential Guide HARD ROCK CAFÉ 1820 Market Street, Suite 450 314-621-7625 www.hardrock.com/cafés/st-louis

SEVEN GABLES INN 26 North Meramec Ave. 314-863-8400 www.sevengablesinn.com

THE INNS AT ST. ALBANS 3519 St. Albans Road, St. Albans 636-458-0131 www.innsatstalbans.com

SHERATON CLAYTON PLAZA 7730 Bonhomme Avenue 314-863-0400 www.sheratonclayton.com

KEMOLL’S TOP OF THE MET One Metropolitan Plaza 314-421-0555 www.kemolls.com

SPAZIO WESTPORT 12031 Lackland Road 314-576-0400 www.spaziowestport.com

LEMP MANSION 3322 Demenil Place 314-664-8024 www.lempmansion.com

SQUARE ONE BREWERY 1727 Park Avenue 314-231-2537 www.squareonebrewery.com

THE LODGE AT GRANT’S TRAIL

BY ORLANDOS 4398 Hoffmeister 314-638-3340 www.lodgeatgrantstrail.com

SUB ZERO VODKA BAR 308 N. Euclid Avenue 314-367-1200 www.subzerovodkabar.com

LUCAS PARK GRILLE & MARKET 1234 Washington Avenue, 63103 314-241-7770 www.lucasparkgrille.com MAMA’S ON THE HILL 2132 Edwards 314-776-3100 www.mamasonthehill.com MOULIN EVENTS 2017 Chouteau Avenue 314-241-4949 www.moulinevents.com NATIONAL BLUES MUSEUM 615 Washington Avenue 314-925-0016 www.nationalbluesmuseum.org OLD HICKORY GOLF CLUB 1 Dye Club Drive, St. Peters 636-477-8960 www.oldhickorygc.com OLIVA ON THE HILL 4915 Daggett Street 314-961-7588 www.cateringstlouis.com PAUL MINEO'S 333 Westport Plaza 314-878-8180 www.paulmineos.com THE PRESTON - THE CHASE PARK PLAZA 212 N. Kingshighway 314-633-7800 www.theprestonstl.com SAM'S STEAKHOUSE 10205 Gravois Road 314-849-3033 www.samssteakhouse.com

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VOCE 212 South Tucker 314-513-2372 WALNUT GRILL 4401 State Hwy K, O'Fallon, MO 636-685-0212 1386 Clarkson-Clayton Shopping Center, Ellisville, MO 636-220-1717 10797 Sunset Hills Plaza 314-858-9392 www.eatwalnut.com

RENTALS ALOBAR’S INC 716 Hanley Industrial Court 314-781-7600 www.alobars.com EXCLUSIVE EVENTS 13633 Lakefront Drive 314-995-7282 www.exclusiveeventsinc.com GRAND RENTAL STATION 570 Rudder Rd., Fenton 636-343-PARTY (7278) www.grandrental-stl.com MILLENNIUM PRODUCTIONS 1334 Strassner Drive 314-918-9335 www.millennium-productions.com TABLE TEN DESIGNS 2705 LaSalle Street 314-776-2200 www.tableteneventdesign.com TRAUBE TENTS & STRUCTURES 800-352-TENT www.traubetent.com

SPECIAL TOUCHES ALOBAR’S INC. 716 Hanley Industrial Court 314-781-7600 www.alobars.com AN ARTIST AT YOUR WEDDING Karen Raidy 512-635-7521 www.kraidy.faso.com SUZANNE MILLER – ARTIST 314-406-1637 Suzannemilleract36@gmail.com

TRANSPORTATION BEST TRANSPORTATION 8531 Page Avenue, Suite 160 314-989-1500 www.besttransportation.com MID-AMERICAN COACHES 866.944.8687 www.mid-americancoaches.net SAINT LOUIS CARRIAGE & TROLLEY TOURS St. Louis Carriage 314-621-3334 St. Louis Trolley 314-241-1400 www.stlouiscarriagecompany.com

VIDEOGRAPHERS COMPLETE WEDDINGS + EVENTS WE DO PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO, PHOTO BOOTH & LIGHTING 314-991-5656 www.CompleteStLouis.com LIFETIME MEDIA 8140 Brentwood Industrial Drive 314-481-4754 www.weddingsbylifetime.com MILLENNIUM VIDEO 1334 Strassner Drive, Brentwood 314-918-9335 www.millenniumproductions.com WESTVIEW MEDIA 149 N. Meramec, Clayton 314-726-6222 www.westviewmedia.com

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Stallone’s Formal Wear Best Fit, Service, Style and PRICE. Visit our store and you will be convinced there is a difference in where you purchase or rent your formal wear. Worldwide Service for Out-of-Town Wedding Party.

Whatever Style or theme, we’ll make your special day a WEDDING to Remember.

St. Louis Trolley & Carriage co. has a large selection of wedding carriages sizes, styles and colors and 10 trolleys to choose from.

314.621.3334 • 314-241-1400 www.stlouiscarriagecompany.com

Chesterfield | 173 Hilltown Village 636-519-7111 Ladue | 9644 Clayton Rd 314-997-8900 Maryland Hts | 87 Progress Parkway 314-576-5900 O’Fallon | 2439 Hwy K 636-272-4799 South County | 5714 S. Lindbergh 314-729-0004 www.stallonesformalwear.com Entirely Fitting Since 1899

Sweet Fix On Stix is a custom cake pop company that specializes in making all manner of desserts on sticks. From cookie dough to wedding cake to strawberry shortcake, we can make any dessert into an individualized cake pop creation. Make your wedding day as unique as you with a customized dessert.

314-749-9710 SweetFixOnStix.com

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TapSnap Captures Moments of Fun and Provides Truly Unique Keepsakes TapSnap gives your wedding guests unforgettable moments. It inspires laughter and provides an exciting alternative to the dance floor. And, ultimately, it brings your guests closer together as they pose for photos with relatives and friends.

TapSnap is so much more than a photo booth, it’s an experience to remember.

Invite TapSnap to your wedding, and see what a difference it makes.

TapSnap1151.com | tonyw@tapsnap.net | 314.932.2700 facebook.com/tapsnap1151

Bella Bridesmaids, St. Louis 13428 Clayton Road St. Louis, MO 63131 314.205.1191 p stlouis@bellabridesmaids.com www.bellabridesmaids.com

Serendipity Gallery May there be such love between you that when one of you cries the other tastes salt.

Keepsake boxes by Tattoo Dreams.

6161 Delmar, #101 • St. Louis, Missouri 63112 • 314-449-6400 www.serendipity-gallery.com

Timekeepers Specializing in the Repair, Restoration, Purchase & Sales Of Timepieces, Music Boxes & Jewelry, as well as custom Jewelry Designing & Hand Engraving. We provide unique Estate Jewelry & Timepieces for your Bridesmaids & Groomsmen, as well as that Special Something for your Special Someone.

The Estate Jewelry Experts 17N. Meramec - Clayton 9495 Olive, Ste. C - Olivette (314) 721-4548 (314) 991-0994 www.Timekeepersclayton.com www.TimekeepersSTL.com

Westview Media Westview Media wants your final wedding video to look like a produced movie.

We use the same equipment that a filmmaker uses. This cherished video is for you and your loved ones to watch time and time again, for many years to come.

149 North Meramec Ave., Clayton, MO 63105 314-726-6222 www.westviewmedia.com

Because everyone loves tacos - Let Fuzzy’s cater your event for as low as $8.00 per person - From BYOT Bars (that’s Build Your Own Taco, of course), to appetizer trays and fajita buffets, we offer full-service catering or pick-up service with all the fixings - 4 locations: Webster Groves: 314.968.8226 Manchester: 636.686.7394 Westport Plaza: 314.878.8226 St. Charles: 636.925.3025

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Charlie Gitto’s St. Louis’ Favorite Italian Dining Experience and the perfect setting for your rehearsal dinner.

Charlie Gitto’s On the Hill 5226 Shaw Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110 314.772.8898

Warson Woods Antique Gallery

Charlie Gitto’s at Hollywood Casino 777 Casino Center Drive, Maryland Height, MO 63043 314.770.7663

Shop for everything to make your reception décor unique or find the perfect items to make your new home together special. Warson Woods Antique Gallery has offerings from 150 dealers including fine antiques, vintage, European & American furniture, dishware and accessories. Open daily 10am-6pm.

Charlie Gitto’s From the Hill 15525 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield, MO (636)536-2199

10091 Manchester Road • 314-909-0123 • warsonwoodsantiques.com

www.charliegittos.com

Kemoll’s Kemoll’s Restaurant Restaurant Suzanne Miller Artist Stunning Custom paintings to commemorate your wedding day. A heartwarming, personalized keepsake for the bride or mother of the bride.

Gowns, bouquets and beyond, Suzanne can recreate your vision… traditional, abstract or any style.

314-406-1637 suzannemilleract36@gmail.com

Kemoll’s Kemoll’s Restaurant Restaurant hashas been been delighting delighting St. St. Louis Louis since since 1927 1927 with with their their delicious delicious flavor flavor andand toptop notch notch service. service.

Make Make your your rehearsal rehearsal dinner dinner stress stress freefree from from thethe 40th 40th floor floor of the of the Met Met Building.

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The The spectacular spectacular views views andand thethe award award winning winning food food willwill be be suresure to leave to leave a lasting a lasting impression impression on on youyou andand your your guests. guests.

Dinner Dinner or or cocktail cocktail andand appetizer appetizer packages packages include include everything— everything— gratuity, gratuity, white white linens, linens, candles candles andand enclosed enclosed garage garage parking parking in the in the Met Met Square Square building. building.

WeWe look look forward forward to serving to serving you. you.

Kemoll’s Kemoll’s Restaurant Restaurant TopTop of the of the Met Met 314-421-0555 314-421-0555 Kemolls.com Kemolls.com

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Ballpark Village With a diverse array of activities and venues, Ballpark Village offers incredible flexibility for your engagement, rehearsal, or wedding, accommodating any group size or budget. Have an event unlike anything you’ve ever experienced at the region’s premiere entertainment destination!

601 Clark Avenue, Downtown St. Louis • 314.241.5595 www.StlBallParkVillage.com

The Barn

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You’ll be asking yourself, “How did I NOT know about The Barn before now?”

Located on the grounds of The Thomas Sappington House in Crestwood, we are a boutique caterer specializing in intimate gatherings-PERFECT for rehearsal dinners and showers. From BBQ to 5 course meals in a quaint, charming “get away from it all” atmosphere. You’ll be so glad you found this hidden gem!

1015 S. Sappington Road • 314-966-8387 • www.crestwoodbarn.com

Congratulations on your engagement, we are so happy for you!

We really appreciate your interest in our venue and are excited to talk to you.

We have a wide variety of entrees from carving stations to pizza buffet!

If you are interested in alcohol we have several packages.

Our seating is between 80 to 120 guests with additional 30 seats at bar.

We would love to show you the space. Please call Steve at 314-513-2372

612North Event Space + Catering 612North is located in the historic Laclede’s Landing Cutlery Building, encompassing three spaces each unique in their own styles. Modern meets history here. Located next to the iconic St. Louis Arch, 612North delivers an unrivaled paramount dining experience with a mouthwatering menu only made from the finest quality ingredients. Our team is committed to helping you create the perfect backdrop for your celebration.

612 North 2nd Street, Saint Louis, MO 63102 • 314-899-0612 Contact: events@612north.com • www.612north.com

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch Hyatt is an ideal venue for all your wedding related events. Book your wedding reception with us and take 10% off your bridal shower, rehearsal dinner or brunch. Let us host your personalized bridal shower to kick off your wedding festivities. Entertain your closest friends and family in one of our private event spaces for your rehearsal dinner. The perfect ending to the perfect weekend is brunch at Hyatt. We’ll help you customize menus for each event so you can concentrate on preparing for your big day.

Contact our Events Department at 314.342.4655.

315 Chestnut Street, St. Louis, MO 63102 • stlouisarch.regency.hyatt.com

Balaban’s

Cardinals Special Events At Cardinals Special Events, we know that practice makes perfect!

So, when planning your rehearsal dinner, let us help turn your experience into a unforgettable affair for you and your guests.

Our field and 17 distinct venues offer a variety of unique spaces where you can enjoy elegant dining, gourmet foods and panoramic views like no other in St. Louis.

Pairing award-winning wine and food, Balaban’s specializes in making memories. Tuscan-inspired party rooms accommodate rehearsal dinners, wedding parties and special occasions--80 seated, 100 for cocktails-- while Balaban’s tailors every detail and converts dreams into reality. . .in the Balaban’s tradition.

1772 Clarkson Road 636-449-6700 www.balabanswine.com

Undeniably St. Louis. Absolutely unforgettable.

Reserve your date today.

Visit Cardinals.com/events | 314-345-9630

Flamingo Bowl Located in beautiful downtown St. Louis, Flamingo Bowl offers a unique rehearsal dinner / reception experience with grand views of Washington Avenue. This one of a kind setting offers upscale art-deco décor, a fun atmosphere, and an exceptional catering menu—sure to make your event unmatched. Our private rooms include cozy lounge areas, a pool table, and state of the art bowling lanes.

Many options are available to make the night uniquely yours.

For more information contact: Jessica at events@flamingobowl.com 1117 Washington Ave. St. Louis, MO 63101 314.436.6666 flamingobowl.com

Joule Joule (Jewel) is an exquisite multipurpose event space for intimate gatherings and celebrations. Formerly the power plant for the City Hospital campus, the venue has been restored to its original raw splendor; modern-industrial design, sleek décor, exposed brick, private outdoor terrace and two-story windows overlooking St. Louis’ historic Lafayette Square neighborhood create a unique, unforgettable setting for your rehearsal dinner!

1419 Carroll Street, St. Louis 63104 • 314-881-4300 • Palladium-STL.com/Joule/

Cardinals Nation Restaurant & Bar - At Ballpark Village Cardinals Nation Restaurant & Bar is the perfect place to celebrate your special occasion. Our experienced staff is standing by to help you plan your rehearsal dinner, engagement party, shower or reception. From local favorites to innovative creations, the dining experience is matched only by the world championship service.

Private rooms, including the Cardinals Hall of Fame and Museum, are available to add a touch of exclusivity and enhance your overall experience.

Contact us to make a reservation or to book an event.

601 Clark Street | St. Louis, MO 63102 | 314.345.9880 website: cardinalsnation.com email: specialevents@cardinals.com

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Lucas Park Grille Lucas Park Grille is honored to host your special evening during this memorable time in your life. Chef Kevin Sthair uses seasonal ingredients to create his signature dishes for your custom dining experience. Our private Grille and Wine Room exudes an aura of elegance and romance. Whether hosting your rehearsal dinner or an intimate evening, Lucas Park Grille promises a distinguished occasion.

1234 Washington Avenue • St. Louis, MO 63103 314.241.7770 www.lucasparkgrille.com

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Our promise at Fleming’s is to make your Rehearsal Dinner a celebration with world-class food, wine and personalized service. Each room can be configured for your specific needs including custom linens, flowers, music and audio visual. Our rooms are perfect for groups of 10-80. For more information please contact our Private Dining Director, Jamie Windhorst at pdstlouis@flemingssteakhouse.com or 314-917-1196.

1855 South Lindbergh Boulevard | St. Louis, MO 63131 www.FlemingsSteakhouse.com/StLouis

Guido’s

Old Hickory Golf Club Old Hickory Golf Club is the perfect setting for your Rehearsal Dinner. Whether you are looking for an upscale environment or relaxing evening our private rooms will make it a memorable occasion for you and your guests. We offer a wide variety of menus to personalize your event and our rooms provide you with breathtaking views of our award winning golf course.

Old Hickory Golf Club 636-477-8960 #1 Dye Club Dr., St. Peters, MO 63304 www.oldhickorygc.com

Located in the heart of The Hill Guido’s Pizzeria and Tapas offers a banquet room for your private event. Our banquet room can accomidate up to 50 guests. We offer a beautiful setting including hardwood floors and a beautiful fire place. With such a diverse menu Guido’s is sure to have a package to please everyone.

Open 7 days a week guidosstl.com 5046 Shaw 314-771-4900

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Patty Long Catering’s 9th Street Loft

National Blues Museum

Celebrate your special event with Patty Long Catering and enjoy an intimate evening atop our gorgeous 9th Street Abbey, in the 9th Street Loft. This space offers a beautiful view overlooking our garden courtyard, comfortably accommodating up to 60 guests. The exposed brick walls and cedar flooring create a rustic, yet elegant atmosphere ideal for any style. This versatile space guarantees an enchanting experience for any occasion.

The National Blues Museum is a unique, NEW location for your wedding shower, rehearsal dinner or reception. Located in the popular MX District, the National Blues Museum combines the sights of downtown St. Louis and the creativity of a Blues music museum for guests to enjoy. Our two event spaces can accommodate groups up to 150 (100 for seated dinner). For more information, please contact our Sales and Events Manager. 314-925-0016 615 Washington Ave. St. Louis, MO 63101 www.nationalbluesmuseum.org/museum-rentals

1808 S. 9th Street – Located in Historic Soulard – St. Louis, MO 63104 314-621-9598 – info@pattylongcatering.com – www.pattylongcatering.com

Spazio Westport With several different banquet rooms, including our Bistro with modern décor and our popular Garden Room, Spazio Westport is the perfect place to book your rehearsal dinner! Spazio Westport can accommodate any party up to 250 guests, and offers traditional, themed, or cocktail party menu options, so you can customize your rehearsal dinner to your standards.

Spazio is centrally located just outside of Westport Plaza in Maryland Heights. With over 50 years of experience, Russo’s Catering exclusively serves as the creative force behind this unique venue.

Call today to book your rehearsal dinner and receive a complimentary wine toast for your guests.

Mama’s on the Hill “ON THE HILL”

Let Mamas host your SPECIAL event from the shower, rehearsal, or even reception! Mamas banquet facility can accommodate up to 100 guests providing them with a private bar, restroom, and entrance. Mamas will also cater a destination location for any size group. Looking for something unique, let us do a CULINARY CLASS or WINE DINNER for your event. Always something fun, fresh and exciting happening at Mamas!

2132 Edwards “On The Hill” • 314-776-3100 • www.mamasonthehill.com

12031 Lackland Road | St. Louis, MO 63146 314.576.0400 | spaziowestport.com

Sheraton Clayton Plaza

Paul Mineo’s Trattoria Celebrate your special occasion at Paul Mineo’s Trattoria. Our private room can accommodate up to 60 guests. Contact us today and Paul Mineo’s Trattoria will make your next event a memorable one. We look forward to serving you!

Mention this ad when booking...and you will get a 50.00 gift certificate!

333 Westport Plaza 314-878-8180 www.paulmineos.com

The Sheraton Clayton Plaza prides in creating exquisite fare for the most significant event in couples’ lives, their wedding day. We cordially invite you to present your esteemed guests the meal that matches and celebrates your love. Our staff treats every celebration with delight and attention that you expect for this extraordinary moment in your love story.

7730 Bonhomme Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63105 314-863-0400 SheratonClayton.com

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Hilton St. Louis Frontenac True to the French influence of the suburb it calls home, the Hilton St. Louis Frontenac is a destination synonymous with elegance and comfort where professional staff awaits dedicated to making every event memorable.

The Ambassadeur & Clayton Ballrooms will accommodate groups from 25-600 guests and our 263 beautifully appointed guest rooms offer comfort and style in one of Saint Louis’ most prestigious communities.

1335 South Lindbergh Blvd.

St. Louis, MO 63131 314.993.1100 www.stlouisfrontenac.hilton.com

Sam’s Steakhouse Serving St. Louis with delicious food and excellent service for 25 years. We would like for you to enjoy that combination by hosting your next event. Parties for 10-100 people. Perfect for showers, rehearsal dinners, business meetings, birthdays and more! Celebrate with us and we will show you why we are a staple in St. Louis.

10205 Gravois Road • 314-849-3033 • samsbanquets@gmail.com

Square One Brewery & Distillery Our upstairs event space in Historic Lafayette Square is the perfect spot for intimate bridal showers, bachelor or bachelorette parties and rehearsal dinners.

With seating up to 48 people or cocktails & appetizers for up to 60 people, we can help you throw your party your way! We have flexible menu and cocktail options for you to choose from.

1727 Park Avenue St. Louis, MO 63104 • 314-231-2537 catering@squareonebrewery.com

Saint Louis Zoo Located in the heart of beautiful Forest Park, the Saint Louis Zoo offers the most unique venues available for your intimate gathering or ornate reception.

Whether you envision your special day in a lush garden or near a moonlit veranda, the Zoo’s expert event planners will ensure every detail is executed to perfection.

Your event will be impeccably catered, with gourmet entrees prepared by our culinary experts.

We would love to work with you to make your dream event a reality.

314-646-4855 www.stlzoo.org/events

Hard Rock Café IT ALL STARTS WITH A LITTLE ROCK. Now that you’re ready to tie the knot, personalize your events at Hard Rock. Our unique atmosphere, high-energy staff, and a wide spectrum of culinary delights will ensure a successful and memorable function for you and your family and friends. Get rock star treatment for your Bachelorette parties, rehearsal dinners or wedding day brunches, private space available indoor and outdoor. YOU GOT THE ROCK.... NOW GET THE PARTY ROLLING. Hard Rock Cafe 450 St. Louis Union Station, St. Louis, MO 63103 314.621.7625 • www. hardrock.com/stlouis

Marketplace FLORIST Marry Me Cottage Marry Me Cottage is a full service, award winning wedding florist. Intimate Venue seating up to 40 guests. By appointment only.

9036 Veterans Memorial Pkwy., O’Fallon, MO 63366 www.marrymecottage.com 636.734.6077 Stems Florist Creating Memorable Wedding Florals. Wedding & Reception Flowers. Award Winning & Uniquely Yours.

210 Saint Francois St., Florissant, MO 63031 www.stems4weddings.com 314.972.7836

PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO TKO DJ’s Over 30 years in business. Every TKO wedding reception is custom-tailored to each couple’s wishes. Visit our website.

TKO-DJs.com 314.647.3000

OFFICIATES Ruth Ellen Hasser—Professional Wedding Celebrant Your personal, beautiful and unique ceremony, celebrated with warmth and joy! www.ruthellenhasser.com www.facebook.com/stlouisceremonies 314.322.0906

MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT

PHOTOBOOTHS

Complete Weddings + Events North America’s solution for weddings + special event services. Offering a one stop shop for DJ, Photo, Video, MEGA Photo Booth and Up-Lighting to make your event a complete experience! Visit our new location at 11100 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63141. www.CompleteWeddingStLouis.com 314.991.5656

2 Chics & a Photobooth Congrats on your engagement! We would love to be a part of your big day! Let us capture fun memories with our photobooth, as well as let your guests leave you a personalized video message! Our award winning, all inclusive packages are perfect to give you everything you need to make your photobooth experience the best of the best!

16655 Old Chesterfield Rd., Suite 5, Chesterfield, MO 63017 www.2chicsphotobooth.com 314.614.1217

Millennium Productions Millennium Productions is one of the highest rated entertainment & DJ companies in St. Louis & the Midwest. Our award winning DJ services are recognized as innovative, creative and professional. Keep it FUN! Our planning process is simple, easy and in person. We cover everything so you can enjoy your day.

Our specialty is making your wedding day a one-of-a-kind celebration and an unforgettable party! Contact us today for more information.

1334 Strassner Dr., Brentwood, MO 63144 www.millenniumproductions.com 314.918.9335 Spectrum Band.

Performing for more weddings in St. Louis than any band! 2018 award winner from TheKnot. com and WeddingWire.com. Inducted into The Knot Hall of Fame. Great website too!

201 Kendall Bluff Ct., Chesterfield MO www.spectrumband.net 314.306.4313

PHOTOGRAPHY La Fleur Boudoir Intimate portraiture of women at any stage of life.

Lafleurboudoir.com 314.270.2699 Memories Are Forever Offers a mix of photojournalistic style images with traditional photography.

1568 Ross Ave., St. Louis, MO 63146 www.memoriesareforever.com 314.878.5657

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Chosen Photography (Missouri based photographers and videographers Available for World-Wide Travel) We believe in capturing love in its truest, rarest form. We are an engaged couple team that is passionate about capturing love! We love to get to know and become friends with our brides and grooms! There is nothing more beautiful than capturing your moments and turning them into portraits that last a lifetime. It is a true honor to be your “timestoppers!”

Chosenphotographyphotos.com 314.780.9453 Shadow and Light Shadow and Light is a St. Louis based photo and cinema company. We focus on each couple’s unique love and style.

3201 Hadrian St., St. Charles, MO 63301 722 St. Louis Rd., Collinsville, IL 62234 ShadowandLight-Studios.com 314.348.1929

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Lauren Summerville & Bryan Kluge August 21, 2017 Groom’s parents house in Wentzville Photo by White-Klump Photography

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Wedding

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Multiple world-class venues in the heart of Missouri Wine Country, just an hour west of St. Louis.

Accommodations of up to 300 rooms, from quaint bed & breakfasts to river bluff cottages.

For a beautiful wedding day you & your guests will never forget.

1.800.453.3174

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