St Louis Bride Fall/Winter 2024

BEAUTY + STYLE GUIDE SPIRITS IN ST. LOUIS

CELEBRATING AN EXTRAORDINARY COUPLE 31 FEATURED WEDDINGS

IMPECCABLE STYLE

The Fashionable Groom

Tailored Gents at Savile Row provides a concierge experience for grooms planning the perfect look for their special day. We consider the theme, color palette, and overall attire wish list for the entire wedding weekend. From casual beach weddings to formal black tie engagements, the experts at Tailored Gents at Savile Row will bring your unique vision to life.

TUXEDOS

SHOES

Silver Oaks Chateau

Bringing French Elegance to the heart of Missouri since 2015 Wedding and Event Venue

Abby Rose Photography

Abby Rose Photography

Photos by Sarah Harvey Photography

GRAND HALL

MAIN HALL GATSBY ROOM

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Once upon a time, getting married meant rocking a diamond ring, a white dress, a uffy veil and of course, a black tux for him Now, the rules surrounding wedding fashion, and what that means have of cially started to shift. Couples today are really rethinking what ‘traditional’ means, in more ways than just the fashion. I love seeing couples gravitating towards styles that feel unique to them and that express their individuality. Honestly, it’s wonderful to see this approach applied to all aspects of the planning process.

As someone who has been part of the wedding industry for almost 25 (!) years, I’ve been fortunate to have been a part of so many thoughtful, intentional gatherings. More often that not, I found myself deeply moved at my clients’ events. Yes, I was the one sending the bride down the aisle with teary eyes. I’m sure part of it was knowing that this was just one small step, the rst in their journey together. It’s why I love going through all the submissions for our real weddings feature. It’s easily one of my favorite tasks in crafting each issue of the magazine. I love reading the responses of the featured couples, especially the small details; the rain on a wedding day, a sleep over with just mom the night before, shooting pool with the guys before they send their friend down the aisle. Those are the stories that stay with me and inspire me. Wedding day details are beautiful and can be so meaningful, but marriage is the really fun part. Sitting on the couch binge watching Net ix shows, cooking dinner together, and long-awaited weekend adventures. Those really do end up being the big things and are the most important details in your life together.

So even now, as you are planning for your wedding day, I hope that you will take some time to look forward to your future, and as you are reading this in preparation for your own big day, I hope that the details, information, and advice that our featured couples shared will inspire you to create a most amazing celebration that kicks off your journey together.

Marianne Moore, Editor

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The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis offers the complete wedding experience. Ideal for intimate social celebrations to lavish receptions for up to 800 guests, our collection of premier venues boast the perfect setting for making memories, promising the most spectacular backdrop for life’s most important moments. Our team of skilled wedding advisors are here to help with the most intricate of details, ensuring your every need will be met with impeccable service and unfailing attention to detail.

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ON HER: "Magnolia" by Eisen Stein

Gown: $8135 + Topper: $2590

Tailored Bridal

ON HIM: Tuxedo by Savvi Formalwear Accessories: 1920's bar pin with diamonds

TIPS + INSPIRATION

36 THINGS WE LOVE

The inside scoop on what we’re obsessed with now

136 THE GUIDE TO BEAUTY

Look your wedding day best

146 SPIRITS IN ST. LOUIS

Local treasures for your wedding celebration

PLANNING

124 YOU HAD ME AT HELLO

Wow your guests at arrival

164 EQUAL TIME

The well-dressed groom

RESOURCES

186 CEREMONY SITES

List of venues in an easy-to-read grid

188 RECEPTION SITES

List of venues in an easy-to-read grid

194 THE SAINT LOUIS BRIDE ESSENTIAL GUIDE

Top vendors | services | locations | hours

ON THE COVER LEFT TO RIGHT:

"White Glory" by Tal Kedem $7020 available at Tailored Bridal

Tuxedo by Stallone's Formal Wear, Rose Cut diamond jiggler pin (c, 1780-1820) $12,500 available at Timekeepers Clayton, Mo

Custom Tuxedo by Tailored Gents at Saville Row

Tuxedo by Savvi Formalwear, Rolex Cellini $4000 available at Timekeepers, Clayton, Mo.

"Appia" by Pronovias $2800 available at Signature Bridal

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Shannon Duggan Photography

Sarah Harvey Photo & Film

Chase Jordan Photography

Ashley Pieper Photography

Shannon Duggan Photography

Elise Dunn Photography

Working behind the scenes CONTRIBUTORS

1. ZACH DALIN

Zach Dalin Photography

Zach Dalin, published and award-winning wedding photographer based in St. Louis, has received much recognition for his work in wedding and engagement portraits, but his career experience has many different dimensions that enhance his current work. He assisted on his rst wedding in 2013; and fast forward almost a decade later, his images have been featured in several prominent national and local magazines.

All of Zach’s work is in uenced by his other career experiences, including his time working with major television and press outlets such as CBS and USA Today to name a few. His photojournalist experience taught him to work fast on his feet and capture those magical moments that will be cherished for generations to come.

2. CECE HESLIN

Celebrations by CeCe

The “it’s about the guys”’ focus in this issue is essential and timely, especially as more grooms want to actively participate in the planning process. Their wedding day should be one of the best days of their lives too! I love when grooms attend meetings, ask questions, and share their opinions. We’re not just creating an incredible day to celebrate the couple’s love; we’re building a foundation for their marriage. I love when both partners are involved and excited! From the fashion and accessories to the mood of the photographs and the venue space itself, this issue is for the guys too!"

My passion for weddings and events began over a decade ago as a college intern where I fell

in love with the industry. A perfectionist at heart, I ensure every detail is intentional, and everything goes according to plan!

3. RANDY SHAMEL

Artistry Florist and Event Design

Randy has been designing award-winning orals as the lead designer + owner of Artistry Florist and Event Design since 1984. His passion for beautiful orals and all of the details have been bringing cherished memories to thousands of brides for 40 years. Creating oral designs that make so many people happy is such a joy and an honor.

4. LISA LIPSITZ

Looks by Lisa

A professional makeup artist with over 30 years of industry experience, and over 2000 happy brides, I have had the pleasure of being on several Pro Artistry Teams such as Bobbi Brown, Givenchy, Laura Mercier, Smashbox Cosmetics and I hold an advanced certi cation from Temptu Studios in Los Angeles. Looks by Lisa was born out of my love of makeup and how to use it to enhance a woman’s natural beauty. We are now in our 20th year and have an incredible team of the most experienced hair and makeup stylists in St.Louis. I love sharing in a bride’s wedding day and have kept in touch with so many of them in the last 20 years. I’m proud to share that this is my fth Saint Louis Bride editorial and I couldn’t be more thrilled and excited to be a part of it!

5. CHELSEA PERNICIARO

Looks by Lisa

A lead stylist on the Looks by Lisa team for

7 years, Chelsea’s love for hair began during her time as a competitive dancer where she learned the value of a well paired costume and hairstyle. With over a decade of experience both behind the chair and in the wedding industry, Chelsea has created a culture for her clients where they can expect to leave feeling cherished, beautiful and heard. She remains dedicated to mastering her craft and staying current on the latest trends. It is through her passion that she can do so effortlessly in an ever-evolving beauty industry.

6. KELLY SPENCER

The Dogwood in the Grove

Kelly Spencer started The Social Affair Catering and Event Design with humble beginnings in 2009. Her culinary journey would start decades earlier as a little girl learning to cook alongside her Southern Grandmothers, rolling out biscuits and frying chicken in Birmingham, AL. Paired with her Mom and Dad’s love of entertaining, she knew from an early age the joys, and importance, of bringing friends and family together around the table. Instilled with the hallmarks of Southern hospitality (grace, charm, good home cooking) and an effortless style, Kelly seemed destined to build a career out of hosting a great party!

Her bustling catering company and modern venue, The Dogwood in The Grove, are a far cry from the humble beginnings 15 years ago, but at their core are still a representation of the values ingrained in Kelly’s heart and soul: welcoming people with grace to gather around food cooked with love and celebrate life’s best moments.

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A GRAND NOTE

A history as deep as your love. Offering two beautiful, historic and breathtaking venues for you to consider, the Marriott St. Louis Grand is the perfect location for your special day.

A history as deep as your love. Offering two beautiful, historic and breathtaking venues for you to consider, the Marriott St. Louis Grand is the perfect location for your special day.

The Crystal Ballroom, located on the 20th floor of the hotel, offers spectacular views of the city and has been the choice for unforgettable events for more than a century.

The Crystal Ballroom, located on the 20th floor of the hotel, offers spectacular views of the city and has been the choice for unforgettable events for more than a century.

The Statler Ballroom served as the lobby of the historic Statler Hotel when it opened in 1917 and features marble floors, two-story columns and vaulted ceilings. Celebrate your love in historic elegance and modern comfort.

The Statler Ballroom served as the lobby of the historic Statler Hotel when it opened in 1917 and features marble floors, two-story columns and vaulted ceilings. Celebrate your love in historic elegance and modern comfort.

Make your tradition a part of ours. You will be glad you said “I do” to the Marriott St. Louis Grand.

Make your tradition a part of ours. You will be glad you said “I do” to the Marriott St. Louis Grand.

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IN THIS ISSUE

THE STYLED LAPEL

While we do love a lapel adorned with a beautiful bloom, it’s time to think outside the box and opt for another component that expresses your personality and style. If you’re a groom looking to forgo tradition, swap the classic oral for a lapel pin or a vintage brooch, like those pictured above, or go big with a oral pocket square. We LOVE a creative boutonniere, oral or not that adds that nishing touch to the groom’s look.

IN THIS ISSUE

THE LITTLE DETAILS

It’s all about personalizing your wedding! Think about personalizing your wardrobe by adding elements like their partner’s name, wedding date, favorite quote, song lyrics, custom boots and more. We love nothing more than to see the incorporation of a family heirloom in your wedding out t. When you include something signi cant like a vintage watch, or piece of jewelry, it’s an excellent way to honor loved ones on your big day.

PHOTO

C.BAUER, PIXNIT PHOTO, BRIAN RICKEY, VICTORIA E.PHOTOGRAPHY, ADVENTURE STORY FILMS

IN THIS ISSUE

BOURBON + BUBBLES

There’s nothing like celebrating with your favorite spirit! We love that couples included bottles that were meaningful to them to mark the occasion, toast and celebrate, and talk about a fun gift for your attendants, we love Anthony’s personalized steins! Speaking of bourbon, there’s the myth of “burying the bottle”. There are couples that swear by the southern tradition to ensure a beautiful sunny wedding day. The couple must visit their venue exactly a month before the wedding date and bury a full bottle of bourbon upside down. Yes, it must be full, and it must be upside down. The size or origin of the bourbon doesn’t seem to matter, but if you feel Mother Nature might be a bourbon lover, certainly opt for the next size up! When your wedding day rolls around, you’re supposed to dig up your bottle after your ceremony and share a drink with your wedding party.

IN THIS ISSUE

NEXT LEVEL GUEST BOOKS

A digital or polaroid guest book offers the bride and groom a more immersive journey through the well-wishes shared by their guests. Imagine reliving your special day with the ability to revisit heartfelt photos, engaging videos, and touching audio messages, all weaving together the narrative of the day you shared. We love putting together a photo book of a favorite trip, using a coffee table book of someplace meaningful, or even a well-loved cookbook that your guests can sign.

TO-GO WEDDING-CAKE SLICES AND DESSERT STATIONS

Skip the actual table service, and pass slices to those guests who want them, and for the rest, add custom to-go boxes to a station for your guests to grab on their way out. This will ensure the dance oor stays full and the late-night revelers satisfy their midnight cravings.

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Featuring a garden and a large deck overlooking the water, The Lake is an elegant space to celebrate an y event. A lakeside solarium, adorned with crystal chandeliers and drapery, offers seating for up to 225 guests. Make your event unforgettable by taking a stroll behind The Lake’s waterfall! Find inspiration in the elegance of the falls as the water cascades dow n from the rocks above.

A Bridal Suite, Groom’s Quarters, and overnight accommodations are available on site.

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Hilton offers an excellent contemporary venue for your toast to happily ever after.

Celebrate with breathtaking views of the St. Louis skyline and panoramic vistas at 360 Rooftop Bar at the top of the Hilton.

Hilton offers an excellent contemporary venue for your toast to happily ever after.

Celebrate with breathtaking views of the St. Louis skyline and panoramic vistas at 360 Rooftop Bar at the top of the Hilton.

Hilton offers an excellent contemporary venue for your toast to happily ever after.

Wedding consultants offer guidance through every step of planning and will be there to provide full support on the day of your dream wedding.

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Celebrate with breathtaking views of the St. Louis skyline and panoramic vistas at 360 Rooftop Bar at the top of the Hilton.

Voted as a top ten rooftop bar in the world, at 360 you will see it all, from the expanded Gateway Arch grounds, Ballpark Village, Busch Stadium and Kiener Plaza.

REAL MOMENTS

Cbabi + Amber

OCTOBER 8, 2022

PINXIT PHOTO & CINEMA

Watching peoples’ reactions to my wife to before I saw her, and when I finally saw her, I understood why.”

We chose the Katherine Dunham Center for the ceremony because of Amber’s hometown pride as well as her deep love and connection to West African drum and dance. We chose the Contemporary Art Museum for the celebration because Cbabi is a contemporary artist and illustrator and art is what brought the us together.”

Details

CEREMONY LOCATION:

The Katherine Dunham Center for Arts & Humanities; East Saint Louis, IL

RECEPTION VENUE:

The Contemporary Art Museum

CATERER: Adina’s Vegan Cuisine

WEDDING PLANNER: Coda’s Events, Charley Coldon

FLORIST: Roses & Mint

CAKE: The Cup

CEREMONY MUSIC: Jim Bergman, ceremony acoustic guitarist

RECEPTION MUSIC: DJ Niko

LINENS: Level 7 Designs

VIDEOGRAPHER: Pinxit Photo & Cinema

BRIDE’S GOWN: Patrice J. Bridal

Salon, designed by Patrice; tiara designed by Oh My Gosh Posh

GROOM’S ATTIRE: Men’s Wearhouse

HAIR:

Leslie Christian Wilson of Diversity Gallery

MAKEUP: Monika Ruzicka-Knighton

REAL MOMENTS

Megan + Ryan

DECEMBER 30, 2023

ADY NICOLE PHOTOGRAPHY

A small, intimate wedding ceremony was held in Telfair Square, Savannah GA in August 2022. My husband, Ryan, was stationed at Fort Stewart. We were married during his enlistment. We waited until after his army enlistment to celebrate with a reception back home in the St. Louis area. At the reception we played a video of our wedding in Savannah. We started our reception with a cocktail hour and then had a lovely dinner. Next, spent the evening visiting with our guests and dancing. We even had a mechanical bull for our guests to ride! We ended our evening with late night pizza and then had a stunning sparkler and fireworks send off.”

Details

CEREMONY LOCATION:

Telfair Square, Savannah GA

RECEPTION VENUE: Silo Point at Brookdale Farms

CATERER: Andre's Banquet & Catering

WEDDING PLANNER: Danyelle Kampen, wedding coordinator at Brookdale Farms

CAKE + DESSERTS: The Blue Owl

Restaurant & Bakery, Kimmswick

RECEPTION MUSIC:

DeAndre Thomas, Professional Dj Services

DÉCOR: Blushing Lilies Design CO

PAPER GOODS: Invitations by The Ink Spot

PHOTOBOOTH: Snapshot STL

RECEPTION DRESS: David's Bridal

FORMALWEAR: Express Men

HAIR : Morgan Mitchener

MAKEUP : Shannon Hagerty

REAL MOMENTS

Jessica + Matt

AUGUST, 26, 2023

L PHOTOGRAPHIE

We highly recommend a first look! We decided last minute to incorporate this and can’t imagine the day without it. It ended up being our favorite moment of the day. It poured rain the entire morning but the skies cleared just before, and stayed sunny throughout our ceremony! We loved sharing a moment with just the two of us and definitely shed a few tears. We got to spend so much more time together during the day and it helped calm both of our nerves before the ceremony.”

Details

VENUE: The Venue at Maison du Lac

CATERER: Ces & Judy's

FLORIST: 100 West Floral Design

CAKE: Sarah's Cake Shop

MUSIC: Millennium Productions

TRANSPORTATION: JED Transportation

GOWN: Weddings 826, Chicago, IL

FORMALWEAR: Groom: Indochino; Groomsmen : The Black Tux

BRIDESMAID DRESSES: David's Bridal

HAIR & MAKEUP: Emily Miller Makeup & Hair

REAL MOMENTS

Kate + Taylor

OCTOBER 21, 2023

VICTORIA E. PHOTOGRAPHY LLC

It is difficult to describe how special it was to have all of our favorite people together under one roof. We had family and friends travel to Grafton from all over the country, and even Australia! One of our favorite memories was walking through the tunnel of our loved ones as we exited the church, newly married. The smiles on our faces in the photos say it all!”

Details

CEREMONY LOCATION: St. Mary’s Catholic Church

RECEPTION VENUE: The Boatworks at the Loading Dock

LATE NIGHT SNACK: Honey Bee’s

WEDDING PLANNER: Sapphire Square Events, Dani Kroencke

FLORIST: Rouge Floral Design

CAKE + DESSERTS: The Cookie Factory, Sarah Kinder

CEREMONY MUSIC: vocalists: Theresa Flores

Sara Gottman, trumpeter, Jacob Wenger

RECEPTION MUSIC: DJK Gray Events, Kristan Gray

RENTALS: Rouge Floral Design, Styled & Staged

PHOTOBOOTH: Fête Booth

TRANSPORTATION: JED Transportation, Tonzr Tranzit

VIDEOGRAPHER: Sarah Kellie

FIRST DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY: Monumental Ballroom, Heidi Martinez

GOWN: Stella York, Veil: Toni Federici, The Wedding Studio

FORMALWEAR: The Black Tux

BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Revelry

HAIR: Kirsten Laning and Chloe Stewart;

MAKEUP: Serenity Ingenthron, Ella Grace Beauty, Redona Mimani with r_modstl

Paul Reynolds with Paul Rey- STL

REAL MOMENTS

Becky + Rick

MARCH 15, 2024

CRESCENT & FABLE

We did a Friday evening wedding because we wanted to get married on 3/15, our lucky number, and Fridays are for FUN!

We went non-traditional, did this entire thing together from the planning to the food and flowers. We debuted a new party box, had a costume change, did a rap battle with props scattered throughout the venue and grabbed our parents’ hands, much to their surprise, for their simultaneous father/mother dances.

Our officiant is a longtime friend, we told him 'anything goes' and he proed to be the star of the show, ending the ceremony with 'two claps and and a woooo!', Ric Flair style, totally unexpected and totally amazing

It was the best day ever and perfect for us!”

Details

VENUE:

Gateway Classic Cars & Events, O'Fallon IL

CATERER: The Groom

WEDDING PLANNER: The Bride

DAY-OF COORDINATOR: Dani Kroencke, Sapphire Square Events

FLORIST: The Bride, Life Lights

CAKE: Darinda Cardelli

CUPCAKES: Grandma's Girl Custom Cakes

PRE-ROLLS FOR CUPCAKES: DogWalker Cannabis Co.

CEREMONY MUSIC & RECEPTION MUSIC: DJ Z3, Zackery Zidzik

SPECIALTY LIGHTING, RENTALS AND DÉCOR: Life Lights

PAPER GOODS:

Designed & Printed by Life Lights.

PHOTOBOOTH:

Luxury Bash 360° Photo Booth

VIDEOGRAPHER: The guests! Guests uploaded all videos and pics to GuestPix using printed QR codes on each table.

GOWN: Customized and dyed by bride.

FORMALWEAR: Groom bought his suit at JC Penney in the mall, ha!

HAIR & MAKEUP: Bride

REAL MOMENTS

Laura + John

OCTOBER 14, 2023

SOPHIE AXIE MAE

I traveled to St. Louis to find a dress with my mother and grandmother who is 92. Sharing that multigeneration moment felt like such a gift.”

As a couple, exchanging our personal vows in front of our guests was vulnerable and beautiful, we were both laughing and crying throughout. Finally, dancing the night away with friends from different phases of life, felt magical to have everyone there.”

Details

VENUE: Third Degree Glass Factory

CATERER: Hollyberry Catering

WEDDING DAY OF COORDINATOR:

Luna + Co. Wedding and Events, Alexandra Schmidt

FLORIST: Blooms, Jenny Seit

CEREMONY MUSIC: Steven Schenkel, guitarist

RECEPTION MUSIC: DJ Connection

GOWN: White Traditions, St. Charles, Mo,

BRIDESMAID DRESSES : they chose their own

HAIR & MAKEUP: The Bridal Suite

Photo Courtesy of Catherine Rhodes Photography

REAL MOMENTS

Morgan + Wes

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

HEATHER ROTH

FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY

Identify the 2 to 3 things that are most important to you and spend extravagantly on them; for us it was the venue, a live band, and a plated dinner, and then identify the rest that you’re willing to compromise on and budget there.”

We made matches with our cat Frankie costumed as a distinguished gentleman. Based on how frequently our friends and family talk to us about them, they may have been the most memorable part of our wedding.”

Details

CEREMONY VENUE: Central Reform Congregation

RECEPTION VENUE: Forest Park Visitors Center

PLANNING + DESIGN: Altar'd Events, Allissa Reimer

CATERING + BAR: Catering St Louis

FLORALS: An A air To Remember

CEREMONY MUSIC: Dave Becherer via Contemporary Productions

MUSIC: Midnight Piano Band via Contemporary Productions

RENTALS: Styled & Staged and Seated STL

DESSERT: Clementines Creamery and Hot Box Cookies

STATIONERY: On Three Designs

GUEST TRANSPORTATION: Best Transportation

WEDDING PARTY TRANSPORTATION: St Louis Carriage & Trolley Company

VIDEOGRAPHER: Captured in Frames

OFFICIANT: Rabbi Susan Talve

GOWN: Alexandra Grecco from Alice In Ivory

GROOM'S ATTIRE: BLVDier

BRIDESMAIDS ATTIRE: each chose their own

GROOMSMEN ATTIRE: each chose their own

HAIR + MAKEUP: Fleur Bridal Styling

Resting on 7,500 acres with over 100 glistening lakes, Innsbrook Resort presents one magnificent location with multiple adaptable venues to make your dream wedding a reality. From intimate and modest to large and extravagant, our collection of premier indoor and outdoor ceremony venues promise the most spectacular backdrop for your special day that will leave you and your guests in awe. Offering professional on-site catering, a wedding coordinator, rehearsals, receptions, overnight accommodations and more, we vow an impeccable experience for life’s most important moments!

Visit us at innsbrookweddings.com to schedule a private tour and see this incredible venue for yourself!

REAL MOMENTS

Erin + Sean

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

BRIAN RICKEY

When we think back to our wedding, the first thing that comes to mind is the amount of unconditional love we felt from everyone in that room. We are incredibly privileged to have so many people in our lives that love us so much, and were able to hang out with all of them at the same time. It was truly a remarkable feeling that will stick with us for the rest of our lives.”

As an artist working in the wedding industry, it was such a fun experience having 100% freedom to create the ultimate vibes. I was able to use my years of art school and floristry to literally mold the wedding of my dreams. I am also incredibly lucky to know many other artists + designers were able to help bring my vision to life.”

Details

VENUE:

The McPherson Courtyard + Ballroom

CATERER: Russo’s

FLORIST: The Bride, a florist at Belli Fiori

CAKE OR DESSERTS: Sean’s mother, Bonnie, made the pumpkin cheese cake

MUSIC: DJ Jerrk

SPECIALTY LIGHTING AND DÉCOR: DJ Jerrk

RENTALS: Belli Fiori

PAPER GOODS: Molly Burns, MolBurnz Art

GOWN: Watters, White Traditions

FORMALWEAR: Express

BRIDESMAID DRESSES:

Lulu’s, Baltic Born, Azazi

HAIR & MAKEUP: Hailey Snell, The Hair Lab and Elaina Fouts, The Face and Body

REAL MOMENTS

Ownwa + Cody

APRIL 8, 2024

C. BAUER PHOTOGRAPHY

Making the floral arrangements the night before seeing everyone really come together for us, getting a million texts about everyone stuck in the traffic jam from hell, running into the field during totality with my husband and flower girl, everyone enjoying the food from our favorite local restaurant, Gooseberries, and my godmother, Grown&Gathered. Hiking with our friends as the party died down and then cutting our cake at the end of the night with a few close friends.”

Details

VENUE: Grown & Gathered Heirloom Farm

CATERER: Grown & Gathered + Gooseberries

WEDDING PLANNER: Noelle Wagner

FLORIST: Arrangements by wedding party

CAKE + DESSERTS: Grown & Gathered

RECEPTION MUSIC: DJ Cassiana

CANDLEMAKER: Hades Apothecary

GOWN: Jessa Kae,altered by Glitterfly

FORMALWEAR: Dapper Dimensions

BRIDESMAID DRESSES: they chose their own

HAIR & MAKEUP: Carrie Waller & Anna Candido and themselves

REAL MOMENTS

Kelsey + Matt

MAY 27, 2023

EMILY OWENS PHOTOGRAPHY

We did a ceremony pause and it really allowed us to take in the moment when everything felt like it was going by so fast!”

Details

CEREMONY LOCATION: Oliva on the Hill

RECEPTION VENUE: La Verona at the Marketplace

CATERER: Catering St. Louis

MUSIC: High Class DJs, Rich

PHOTOBOOTH: High Class DJs, Rich

GOWN: Sincerely Yours Bridal

FORMALWEAR : Jos A Bank

BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Each chose their own

HAIR & MAKEUP: Lalo Salon

REAL MOMENTS

Libby + Kevin

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

EMILY BROADBENT PHOTOGRAPHY

Our mothers walking down the aisle with our 7-month old daughter is such an amazing memory for us. OUr wedding was initially booked for April 29, 2024, and four months into planning, I found out I was pregnant. We made the decision to move the wedding to September 8th. Having Louise a part of our day, espcially the ceremony was something we won't forget. She was meant to be with us on our wedding day!”

Details

VENUE: Westwind Hills

CATERER: Ces and Judy's

WEDDING PLANNER: Maureen Renee Events

FLORIST: The Special Event Florist, Tina Barerra

CAKE: Hoeckele's Bakery

PAPERGOODS: Festa Paper

MUSIC: DJ Brian Lewin

DÉCOR: Exclusive Events

RENTALS: The Aries Company

PHOTOBOOTH: Fête Booth

AUDIO GUESTBOOK: After the Tone

GOWN: Alena Leena from The Bridal Parlour

FORMALWEAR: The Black Tux

BRIDESMAID DRESSES: each chose their own

HAIR & MAKEUP: Libby's Blowtique

REAL MOMENTS

Melissa + Katie

OCTOBER 27, 2023

ADVENTURE STORY FILMS

We chose to write our own vows and that was such a special, personal moment during our ceremony. All of our ‘firsts’ throughout the day were unique moments: Rather than a first look, we chose to do a first touch in front of the Noble vault door. After spending the morning and afternoon apart, that first touch was our ‘OMG this is really happening!’ moment. Our first dance with the indoor fireworks in the background was the most magical moment of the whole day. It was absolutely surreal, and, it set the tone for the entire rest of the night with so much energy and love radiating from the dance floor.”

Details

VENUE: The Noble

CATERER: Culinary Canvas Catering

WEDDING PLANNER: Signed Sealed

Delivered Events

FLORIST: An A air To Remember

CAKE: De La Crème Studio

MUSIC: CJ’s Disc Jockey Service

SPECIALTY LIGHTING, DÉCOR

AND RENTALS: Styled & Staged

PAPER GOODS: Leighwood Design Studio

PHOTOBOOTH: CJ’s Disc Jockey Service

TRANSPORTATION: St. Louis Trolley

VIDEOGRAPHER: Adventure Story Films

GOWN: Custom from Savvy Bridal St. Louis

TUXEDO: Custom from Savile Row

FORMALWEAR: Vera Wang from Men’s Warehouse

BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Azazie

HAIR & MAKEUP: Bride’s makeup, self; Bride’s hair, Looks by Lisa

ATTENDANTS’ HAIR + MAKEUP : Looks by Lisa

REAL MOMENTS

Molly + Adam

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

SARAH CORBETT PHOTOGRAPHY

We were in awe of the Bayer Event Center on our wedding day and loved having the Missouri Botanical Garden and Chihuly's glass as a backdrop for our photos and cocktail hour. We took ballroom dance lessons for many weeks leading up to our big day and were amused by the looks of surprise on our guests' faces as we performed our choreographed first dance together.”

Details

CEREMONY LOCATION: Concordia Lutheran Church, Kirkwood

RECEPTION VENUE: Bayer Event Center at Missouri Botanical Garden

CATERER: Catering St. Louis

WEDDING PLANNER: Revel & Wonder Weddings, Wendy Markum,

FLORIST: Botanicals Design Studio

CAKE: Exquisite Cake & Treats

CEREMONY MUSIC: Landolfi String Quartet, vocals, Katie Killian

RECEPTION MUSIC: Millennium Productions

TRANSPORTATION: JED Transportation

VIDEOGRAPHER: Ann Marie Media Productions

GOWN: Martina Liana, True Society by Belle Vogue

FORMALWEAR: The Black Tux

BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Azazie

HAIR: Catie O'Kee e

MAKEUP: Hannah Change Beauty & Co

DANCE STUDIO: Arthur Murray, Lenexa

Photo by Chelsey Logan

Photo by Kendra Langford

Photo by Siarra Brinker

Photo by Kate Spencer

REAL MOMENTS

Asia + Demorian

JUNE 11, 2024

MCARTHUR SMITH

PHOTOGRAPHY

Everything will not go as planned but that doesn’t mean it will ruin everything. Put your focus on the marriage and just enjoy your day together.”

We are a dual military couple both active duty Army Drill Sergeants who were serving at Fort Leonardwood, MO at the time of our wedding. Our Army chaplain wasn’t able to come last minute due to covid but, Asia’s childhood pastor showed up the morning of the wedding to ensure we were married. Special thanks to Reverend Clifton L. Graham.”

Details

CEREMONY LOCATION:

Jewel Box, St. Louis Forest Park

RECEPTION VENUE: Team Armstead

Community Center, Cahokia, IL

CATERER: Chef Drywall with DrywallForBreakfast

WEDDING PLANNER: Kiana Kimbrow

FLORIST: Ree-Dun Imagination

DESSERTS: Erika Gordon Treats by Tookie

MUSIC: Marcus Palmer, DJ Black

SPECIALTY LIGHTING, RENTALS AND DÉCOR: Ree-Dun Imagination

PAPER GOODS: Ree-Dunn Imagination

PHOTOBOOTH: Tasha Rogers and Cafe Beauty

TRANSPORTATION:

Robinson’s Party Bus Rentals

VIDEOGRAPHER: McArthur Photography and Lloyd Harper

BAR SERVICE : Curtis Burton + CBJ Bartending Services LLC

GOWN: Hayley Paige, donated by Brides Across America from Wedding Belles, Clarksville, TN

GROOMS SUIT: ASOS

FORMALWEAR : Mens Wearhouse

BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Chicksew

HAIR: Colee Customs, Mayia Cooper

MAKEUP: Kirstie Williams

REAL MOMENTS

Lauren + Joshua

AUGUST 5, 2023

TRISTAN SINGLETON PHOTOGRAPHY

As a wedding planner who planned her own wedding, my biggest advice to couples is to ensure they do not lose themselves in the planning process. Make sure your wedding reflects you as people, individually and together. Make it yours, make it fun, make it unique!”

I’m a triplet of three girls and Josh is a twin of two boys! Both of their ‘wombmates’ lol were our best man and maids of honor. Growing up, Lauren and her sisters were known as ‘the Ziglets’ and identified by their colors. On the wedding day, Lauren had them be their ‘Something BLUE, PINK, and GREEN’ as a nod to the classic saying of something old, new, borrowed, and blue, and gifted her sisters matching shoes to her, each in their signature colors.”

Details

VENUE: The Missouri History Museum

CATERER: Russo's Catering

WEDDING PLANNER & DESIGNER:

LZ Event Co

DAY OF COORDINATION: Parris & Co. Events

FLORIST: An A air To Remember

CAKE OR DESSERTS: Russo's

MUSIC: TKO DJs

SPECIALTY LIGHTING AND DÉCOR: Exclusive Events

RENTALS: Styled & Staged

LINENS: Nuage Designs Inc

PAPER GOODS: Second Twin Stationery

PHOTOBOOTH: Fête Booth

TRANSPORTATION: Best Transportation

VIDEOGRAPHER: First Twin Films

GOWN: Viviana by Sarah Seven from bride.kc

FORMALWEAR: Black by Vera Wang from Jos. A Bank

BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Birdy Grey

HAIR & MAKEUP: The Artist Edit

REAL MOMENTS

Brianna + Jules

OCTOBER 15, 2023

SEAN MAC MEDIA

Our favorite moment was the the absolute joy of celebrating our marriage and happiness with our loved ones.”

Don’t be afraid to delegate. Make your day about what you enjoy and make it fun AND don’t be afraid to think outside the box! Anywhere can be a venue if it’s special to you. We loved running around the zoo to take fun photos with the animals, including the wedding party on the carousel and with penguins in their ‘formal wear’!”

Details

VENUE: Saint Louis Zoo, McDonnell Center at River Camp

CAKE: The Cakery Bakery

MUSIC: Will from TKO DJs

DANCE LESSONS: Katie Moshier of Shall We Dance KS

OFFICIANT: Tara Robinson from It’s O cial! 314 Weddings and Ceremonies

GOWN: Thrifted

FORMALWEAR: Custom corset vest by Innova Corsetry

BRIDESMAID DRESSES: each selected their own.

BRIDE + ATTENDANTS HAIR & MAKEUP: Looks by Lisa

REAL MOMENTS

Cynthia + Oliver

APRIL 6, 2024

KILEY ANN PHOTOGRAPHY

Personalize your wedding for your own enjoyment. We both are big fans of Studio Ghibli, video games, and anime, so we had little things sprinkled throughout our wedding: a Totoro cake topper, a Stardew Valley lapel pin, Ghibli-themed photobooth props, soot sprite stickers on our favors, various theme songs playing in the background. We included door games in our pre-ceremony activities leading up to the first look. These games were a gauntlet of challenges that the groom has to undergo to see his bride. The games are facilitated by the bridesmaids, and the groomsmen are there to help the groom with the challenges. Although some of the games themselves were silly, these games represented part of our Taiwanese culture.”

Details

VENUE: Stone House of St. Charles

CATERER: Food, Taste of Graze, beverages, Booze Brothers

WEDDING PLANNER: Plan It Terra

FLORIST: Artistry Florist and Event Design

CAKE: Celebrating Life Cakes

MUSIC: DJ Brian Lewin, from Contemporary Productions

RENTALS: Linens, Premier Rentals, mirror, Pretty Little Things Vintage Rentals

PAPER GOODS: Vow books, Forget Not Paper, signage + table numbers, Stone House of Saint Charles

PHOTOBOOTH: Fête Booth

TRANSPORTATION: JED Transportation

DANCE INSTRUCTOR: Agnieszka Strojek from Premier Ballroom STL

GOWN: Maggie Sottero from Mia Grace Bridal

FORMALWEAR: Generation Tux

BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Azazie

HAIR & MAKEUP: Hannah Change Beauty

REAL MOMENTS

Ali + Matthew

DECEMBER 9, 2023

PANCHO3 STUDIOS

Reflecting on our wedding planning journey, we would advise couples to prioritize what truly matters to them. It's easy to get caught up in the details, but at the end of the day, it's about celebrating your love and commitment. As overwhelming and stressful as it may seem, enjoy the process. All your hard work goes into one day that flies by. On the big day, look into your significant other's eyes and just take a big breath, for all those people who came are there to celebrate you and your love.”

Details

VENUE: The Olde Wicks Factory, Highland, Illinois

CATERER: Covered in Chocolate Bakery, Breese, Illinois

FLORIST: An A air To Remember

CAKE: Covered in Chocolate Bakery

MUSIC: Porta Party DJs

SPECIALTY DÉCOR: An A air To Remember

PHOTOBOOTH: Porta Party DJs

VIDEOGRAPHER: Pancho3 Studios

GOWN: Saint by Calla Blanche from Mia Grace

FORMALWEAR: Men's Wearhouse

BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Jasmine from Mia Grace

MAKEUP: Elizabeth Wolf, Professional Makeup Artists

HAIR: Kristal Lienenmann, New Image Cosmetology Technical Center

Own The Look

REAL MOMENTS

Madison + Cameron

FEBRURARY 24, 2024

MICHELLE SCHWARTZ OF WHITE-KLUMP PHOTOGRAPHY

Walking down the aisle at both the chuch and The Fabulous Fox Theatre, seeing all our friends and family was so surreal! Then being able to celebrate on the stage at The Fox was an absolute dream!”

Details

CEREMONY LOCATION: Our Lady of the Pillar Catholic Church

RECEPTION VENUE: The Fabulous Fox Theatre

WEDDING PLANNER: Big Designs, Rebecca Laugeman

FLORIST: Rich West Designs

CAKE + DESSERTS: The Cakery + The Fabulous Fox Theatre

RECEPTION MUSIC: Diamond Empire Band

SPECIALTY LIGHTING AND DÉCOR: Marquee Lights: Alpha Lit, string lights, The Fabulous Fox Theatre

PAPER GOODS: Save the Date + Invitations, Minted, Menu + Signage, Big Designs, Rebecca Laugeman

PHOTOBOOTH: Roaming Selfie, STL Photo Party

TRANSPORTATION: JED Transportation

GOWN + VEIL: Anne Barge, Mimi's Bridal at Town & Country

FORMALWEAR: Groom, Tom James; Groomsmen, Stallone's Formal Wear

BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Revelry

HAIR & MAKEUP: Libby's Blowtique

REAL MOMENTS

Alyson + Anthony

OCTOBER 14, 2023

ELISE DUNN PHOTOGRAPHY

We highly recommend a private vow exchange. It was our most memorable part of the day!”

Details

VENUE: AC Hotel St. Louis, Chesterfield

DAY OF COORDINATOR:

Complete Weddings + Events

FLORIST: Rouge Floral Design

CAKE: Celebrating Life Cake Boutique

MUSIC: Spectrum Band

SPECIALTY LIGHTING AND DÉCOR: Millennium Productions

RENTALS: The Aries Company

PAPER GOODS: Artfully Overjoyed

PHOTOBOOTH: Fête Booth

TRANSPORTATION: All About You Limos

VIDEOGRAPHER: Sweet Tea Films

GOWN: Jesus Peiro, from Mimi's Bridal at Town & Country

FORMALWEAR: Stallone's Formal Wear

BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Kennedy Blue

HAIR + MAKEUP: The Artist Edit Team, Joy Loveless

REAL MOMENTS

Nathalie + Naveen

MARCH 22 + 23, 2024

KELLY PARK PHOTOGRAPHY

We wrote our own vows and read them in private during our first look. Sharing those words in private allowed us to fully immerse ourselves in the significance of the commitment we were making to each other, and it created a memory that will forever hold a special place in our hearts. Thanks to an old picture, a few texts between Nathalie, her aunt, and a family friend, Nathalie was able to find and wear a pearl bracelet for the wedding, the same bracelet her late mother wore when she got married.”

Details

FRIDAY, MARCH 22: Indian Wedding, Magnolia Hotel

SATURDAY, MARCH 23: American Wedding, Marriott St. Louis Grand Crystal Ballroom

CATERER: Friday, India Palace, Saturday, Marriott St. Louis Grand

WEDDING PLANNER: Petaled Pail & Co

FLORIST: Petaled Pail & Co

CAKE + DESSERTS: Sandy Peeler

MUSIC: Millennium Productions, both days

SPECIALTY LIGHTING AND DÉCOR: Friday, SV Creations

PAPER GOODS: Invitations, Marshmallow Paper Company Programs, save the dates, place cards, Rebecca DeLoach (Stepmother of the bride)

VIDEOGRAPHER: Millennium Productions, both days

DRUMMER FOR INDIAN WEDDING: Daman Singh

GOWN: Indian Outfit from India, Wedding Gown from Mimi's Bridal at Town & Country

FORMALWEAR: Groom, Indochino, groomsmen, The Black Tux

BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Each chose their own

HAIR: Hannah Dickerson + Angie Shippey, Metro Design Studio Salons

MAKEUP: Emily Miller Makeup & Hair, Madison Pro er

HENNA: Suman Chandel, Henna Tattoo St. Louis

REAL MOMENTS

Kelsey + Michael

AUGUST 5, 2023

CMS PHOTOGRAPHY

We loved our first photos as a married couple outside the museum during sunset, the best man + maid of honor speeches, and dancing with all our family and friends”

Details

CEREMONY LOCATION: Glendale Lutheran Church

RECEPTION VENUE: The Promenade by Westin

WEDDING PLANNER: Chloe and Company Events

FLORIST: Walter Knoll Florist

CAKE: Celebrating Life Cake Boutique

MUSIC: Piano by Jocelyn, and High Class

DJ’s, Chris High

PAPER GOODS: Artfully Overjoyed

PHOTOBOOTH: Fête Booth

TRANSPORTATION: JED Transportaion

VIDEOGRAPHER: Tower Studios

Edible Artistry for Your Perfect Moment

Celebrate your perfect moment with our delightful creations which capture your unique style and flavors that delight the palate.

SINCE 1956

REAL MOMENTS

Danielle + Ryan

DECEMBER 16, 2023

IVORY GROVE PHOTOGRAPHY

We decided to have the ceremony outside in the rain. Knotting Hills and Blissful Bloom by Becky did everything they could to make sure it happened. Knotting Hills provided all matching umbrellas for the guests Blissful Blooms moved all the flowers and decor in and out. We’re so grateful that we kept out original plan for the outdoor wedding, it was incredible!”

Details

VENUE: Knotting Hills

CATERER: Hendri's Events

FLORIST: Blissful Bloom by Becky

CAKE: Made. By Lia

MUSIC: Porta Party DJs

RENTALS: Chargers and head table backdrop, Knotting Hills, CEREMONY DÉCOR: Blissful Bloom by Becky

VIDEOGRAPHER: Ivory Grove Photography

CIGAR BAR by Father of the Bride

GOWN: Sophia Tolli from Boulevard Bride StL

FORMALWEAR: Grooms tux

custom designed at Men's Wearhouse; Groomsman rented from GenerationTux

BRIDESMAID DRESSES: chose their own in black velvet

HAIR: Samantha Burgeois, Bombshells by Samantha

MAKEUP: Abbey Baechle, Abbey Rose Beauty & Co.

SKINCARE: Skin Esteem with Danielle at PF Wellness & Spa

WEDDINGS | PARTIES | REPASTS | CONFERENCES | MEETINGS

• Conveniently located in the up-and-coming Locust Business District

• Host up to 220 guests seated in 4,000 sq. . space

• Private, o -street parking for evening events

• Linens and security for evening events included

• Event planning services available upon request

the perfect backdrop for your meeting or special event!

REAL MOMENTS

Andrea + Brock

DECEMBER 1, 2023

TAMMI CAMP PHOTOGRAPHY

One of my favorite moments was when Brock and I were able to have a private moment to walk out on the second floor to look down at our beautiful reception before anyone could enter from the cocktail hour. All of the lights were off and the candle lit ambiance was perfect. Hoba was able to create pure Christmas magic when she transformed the room. Brock and I stood there with the biggest smiles because we knew the room was about to be filled with all of our loved ones!”

Details

VENUE: Silver Oaks Chateau

CATERER: Sugarfire Catering

WEDDING PLANNER: Allyssa Elaine Events

FLORIST: Floral Play

CAKE + DESSERTS: The Cakery + Lucky Moon

CEREMONY MUSIC: Landolfi Quartet

RECEPTION MUSIC: The Shenanigans Band

RENTALS: Styled & Staged + Weinhardt Party Rentals

PAPER GOODS: Berries and Bloom Studio + Wish Upon A Calligraphy

PHOTOBOOTH: Fête Booth

TRANSPORTATION: Champagne Limousines

VIDEOGRAPHER: Tanner Daab, Adrift Wedding Films

GOWN: Marie Gabrielle Couture

FORMALWEAR: Purchased from The Brass Horn

BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Jenny Yoo, Bella Bridesmaids

HAIR & MAKEUP: Noelle Glam MUA with the Artist Edit STL

REAL MOMENTS

Lauren + David

JANUARY 19, 2024

IVORY GROVE PHOTOGRAPHY

At the end of our reception, our DJ had our wedding guests form a circle around us and played Lean On Me by Bill Withers. It was so beautiful to spend our last song of the night taking in such a sweet moment with all our loved ones.”

Details

CEREMONY LOCATION:

The Jewel Box in Forest Park

RECEPTION VENUE: The Franklin in Soulard

DAY OF COORDINATOR:

Coordinating with Catherine, Catherine Brooks

FLORIST: A mix of DIY, fresh flowers and Ling’s Moments

CAKE + DESSERTS: A Wilder Grace

CEREMONY MUSIC:

Complete Weddings and Events

RECEPTION MUSIC: DJ Mahf

DÉCOR: Alpha-Lit STL

PAPER GOODS: Etsy, printed at the Ink Spot

PHOTOBOOTH:

Complete Weddings and Events

TRANSPORTATION: Cool Bus

VIDEOGRAPHER: Ivory Grove

LIVE PAINTER: Mariah Grace Originals

GOWN: Rebecca Ingram from Clarice’s

FORMALWEAR: The Black Tux

HAIR + MAKEUP: Lacey Dixon

QUALITY • ELEGANCE • SERVICE

No matter the size or magnitude of your event, we have a catering program to meet your need and exceed your expectations.

Photographed at

The Ink House Event Space

Edwardsville, IL

REAL MOMENTS

Adrian + Hunter

OCTOBER 21, 2023

THE YOUNGS PHOTO AND FILM

The whole day was so memorable, it is hard to choose! My favorite part of the day was walking down the long aisle of the Cathedral Basilica with my dad and seeing Hunter for the first time.Seeing him waiting for me at the end of the aisle was really special. I will never forget the moment when my dad lifted my veil and gave me away to Hunter. I won’t know what words were exchanged between them, but it was so sweet to watch the two most important men in my life in this moment.”

My mom and I woke up bright and early at 5:30 am to welcome all the bridesmaids into our room to start hair + makeup. We listened to music, told funny stories, and sipped champagne throughout the morning. Nothing can quite calm your nerves like your best friends can!”

Details

CEREMONY LOCATION:

The Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis

RECEPTION VENUE:

The Saint Louis Art Museum

WEDDING PLANNER: A.Companie Events

FLORIST: Festive Couture Floral

CAKE: The Cakery Bakery

CEREMONY MUSIC: Rosewood Ensemble, Scott Kennebeck, and Andrew Kreigh

COCKTAIL HOUR MUSIC: Chris Tantillo

RECEPTION MUSIC: KC Flow with Contemporary Productions

SPECIALTY LIGHTING AND DÉCOR:

The Aries Company

LINENS: Nuage Designs and BBJ La Tavola

Specialty tabletop: Styled + Staged STL

Restroom trailer for cocktail hour at the King Louie statue: Picture Perfect Potty

PAPER GOODS: Love Letter Paper Co., Kate Rademeyer: invitations, save the dates, menus, cocktail napkins; Designs by P, Paige Watt: signage, logo design, custom champagne bottles, cocktail hour details

TRANSPORTATION: The Best

Transportation and Sait Louis Trolley

VIDEOGRAPHER: The Youngs Photo

GOWN: Watters Designs

FORMALWEAR: The Black Tux

BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Reformation

HAIR & MAKEUP: Mariah DeShaye

REAL MOMENTS

Samantha + John

DECEMBER 31, 2023

KC PHOTOGRAPHY, CASEY HARTLEY

The most important thing is always remember what’s most important to you and your partner, it’s your big day. When times become overwhelming just remember that everything will come together and don’t sweat the small stuff. Slow down and take in the memories with planning because it goes by very fast.”

Details

VENUE: The Mahler Ballroom

CATERER: Sugarfire Events

WEDDING PLANNER:

Heather Dougherty with Sugarfire Events

FLORIST: Gobal Rose

CAKE + DESSERTS: Cake by AmyCakes, desserts by Sugarfire Events

MUSIC: DJ Stan the Man

SPECIALTY LIGHTING AND DÉCOR: The Mahler Ballroom

RENTALS: Sugarfire Events + BBJ La Tavola

TRANSPORTATION: All About You Limos, Campbell Security and Concierge Services

GOWN: Allure Couture from Clarice’s Bridal

FORMALWEAR: The Black Tux

BRIDESMAID DRESSES: All chose their own dress in black.

HAIR + MAKEUP: MW Beauty

REAL MOMENTS

Aisha + LaVar

OCTOBER 22, 2023

LANCE OMAR THURMAN

Walking down the aisle and getting to the altar and my husband began to lip sing to me.”

Seeing all of our family and friends who truly support our union is a moment I will cherish for life.”

Details

VENUE: 612 North Event Space

WEDDING PLANNER:

Divine Events, Aaren Muex

FLORIST: Sisters Floral Design Studio

CAKE: Temmtations by Wedding Wonderland

CEREMONY MUSIC: Mark Harris, keyboard + Adrianne Felton King, vocalist

RECEPTION MUSIC: Pro Jocks Entertainment, DJ Tossin Ted SPECIALTY LIGHTING AND DÉCOR: Personal Touches by Jeanetta

RENTALS: Divine Events

PHOTOBOOTH: Mirror Photobooth from 612 North Event Space

TRANSPORTATION: JED Transportation

VIDEOGRAPHER:

T. Moore Media, Tim MooreGOWN: Ines Di Santo, veil, Monique Lhuillier from Ultimate Bride Chicago

FORMALWEAR:

Callahan's Tuxedo & Bridal Alterations and Tailored Gents at Savile Row

BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Galina Signature Collection from David's Bridal

HAIR: Bodega Hair Design, Ti any Butler

MAKEUP: Blush on the Boulevard

REAL MOMENTS

Emma + John

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

CLAIRE FORREST FILMS

Our favorite moment was during cocktail hour, we looked around and saw everyone having a great time which was special!”

Details

CEREMONY: St. Francis Xavier College Church

RECEPTION VENUE: Live! by Loews

WEDDING PLANNER:

Allyssa Elaine Events, Allyssa Stevenson

FLORIST: Rouge Floral Design

CAKE + DESSERTS: Sarah’s Cake Shop

RECEPTION MUSIC: Millennium Productions

SPECIALTY LIGHTING AND DÉCOR: Exclusive Events

RENTALS: Exclusive Events + Styled & Staged

PAPER GOODS: First Glance Designs

TRANSPORTATION: St Louis Trolley

VIDEOGRAPHER: Claire Forrest Films

GOWN: Jane Hill, Alice In Ivory, Chicago

FORMALWEAR: Black Tux

BRIDESMAID DRESSES:

Bridesmaids chose their own dresses

HAIR & MAKEUP: Nory Beebe

Dates Remaining for 2024 & 2025

Let Brookdale Farms help you plan the celebration of your dreams, from the time you say “yes” to the time you say “I do.”

Our expansive 300 acre venue just outside St. Louis features both rustic barn and modern farmhouse spaces. Special pricing - $4500 for barn, $5500 for silo, includes ceremony, full decor service & photobooth, $49 per person food and beverage, Fridays and Sundays only.

REAL MOMENTS

Andrea + Will

MAGGIE ADAMS PHOTO

JULY 29, 2023

As stressful and all-consuming wedding planning may seem at times throughout the process, remember that it is all about your marriage, and not the wedding. Take the time to slow down and bask in the moments that you get to share as a couple along the way, surrounded by all of the people that support you. It is a rare moment that you and all of your loved ones get to be in the same room at the same time - really take that in on your wedding day. One of the most special details from our Wedding day was the fact that it fell on my parent’s 40th wedding anniversary, to the day, at the same Church they were married at!”

Details

CEREMONY LOCATION: Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France

RECEPTION VENUE : Missouri Athletic Club

FLORIST: Blushing Bloom Designs

CAKE: Missouri Athletic Club

CEREMONY MUSIC: Scott Kennebeck, cantor and Daniel Vizer, organist

RECEPTION MUSIC: Phoenix Band

PAPER GOODS: Dogwood Hill

LIVE PAINTER: Karen Raidy, Wedding Art Live

GOWN: Clarice’s Bridal, Veil, Mimi’s Bridal at Town & Country

FORMALWEAR: The Black Tux

BRIDESMAID DRESSES: Amsale, Bella Bridesmaids, Reformation, V. Chapman, Show Me Your Mumu

HAIR & MAKEUP: Emily Miller Makeup & Hair

From bubbles with your bridesmaids to whiskey with your wingmen, we have you covered. Find unique spaces for every occasion at

Claire Forest Films

Josephine Havlak Photography

REAL MOMENTS

Alyssa + Ryon

MAY 27, 2023

PHOTOGRAPHER, BRENNA

FERGUSON + SECOND

PHOTOGRAPHER, ZACHARY STEELE

My mom is my rock; she means everything to me. I wanted to find a way to thank her. I had my own first look with her, she walked me down the aisle with my dad, and added a mother-daughter dance. One of my favorite moments was my first look with my mom. I will forever cherish seeing her face light up and tears form in her eyes.”

One aspect we knew we wanted from the very start was to have a choreographed first dance. We wanted to make it special for us and exciting for the audience rather than watching two people swaying. We spent weeks choreographing and practicing our dance; enjoying many late evenings drinking wine and dancing in our living room. When it was showtime at the reception the nerves were high, but once we got started, everything else faded away. Suddenly we were dancing in our living room again, having a blast with our best friend.”

Details

VENUE: The Venue at Maison du Lac

CATERER: Ces & Judy's

FLORIST: Susan Purdy

CAKE: Celebrating Life Cake Boutique

CEREMONY MUSIC: Marie Brown

RECEPTION MUSIC: Complete Weddings & Events

PHOTOBOOTH: Complete Weddings & Events

VIDEOGRAPHER: Complete Weddings & Events

OFFICIANT: O cially Wed

GOWN: Stella York from Signature Bridal

FORMALWEAR: Savvi Formalwear

BRIDESMAID DRESSES: JJ House + David's Bridal

HAIR: Dana Tate

MAKEUP: Zoe Hall

Photos by: Festive Couture Floral, Ray Marklin, Trotter Photo, Hollybright Creative, Kairos Photography

You Had Me at

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The Elevated Cocktail Recepton

By Megan Rubenstein

Photographed by Michelle Jahns Photography at The Chase Park Plaza and St. Louis Union Station

ACocktail hour may seem simple. It’s a time to mingle, have a bite to eat, and grab a drink at the bar before the “real party” starts — but for today’s couples, the cocktail hour is becoming more and more important. No longer a time for guests to simply stand and linger while waiting to be passed an hors d'oeuvre, couples are taking the cocktail hour up a notch to make the experience one that their guests will enjoy and remember.

We asked local venues and planners what couples are asking for in 2024 when it comes to the cocktail hour. They noted plenty of things that are coming, going, and here to stay — however they are based on the timeless idea of hosting an event that honors both the couple and their guests in a way that is engaging, personalized, and of course, delicious.

“While only 60 minutes long, the ‘cocktail hour’ isn’t just a space ller in your day, it’s truly a time to highlight your personal story,” local wedding planner Maureen Renée explains. “As a designer, we get to know our clients, focusing on touches of hospitality that make our guests feel welcomed, while also being uniquely curated to the couple we are celebrating.”

“Uniquely curated” sums up what was mentioned by all of the local vendors and planners we spoke with. Thoughtful personalization isn’t going anywhere.

Personalization starts with the food. Couples are prioritizing serving appetizers that they love and think their guests will, too.

“Couples are choosing to serve their favorite snacks, elevated,” said Patrick Whitener, Executive Chef at St. Louis Union Station Hotel. “For a groom that loves tomato soup and grilled cheese, we did a tomato soup shooter with a grilled cheese crouton garnish, a huge hit. For our couple that met at a local festival, we passed truf e parmesan fries and funnel cake fries in small cones.”

Local foods and hometown staples are also sticking around. Whether they are St. Louis classics or honor the culture of the bride or groom, it’s a way to make something as simple

as appetizers feel more meaningful.

“If the bride and groom are from St. Louis or one of them is from St. Louis, especially if they have a lot of out-of-town guests, they love to serve a toasted ravioli,” said Kay Flavin, Wedding Specialist at The Four Seasons. “I had a bride from the east coast so we served a crab cake. I had a groom from South Africa so we served a lamb appetizer. So just again, bringing in their heritage and background and again that personalized favorites of whatever the couple loves.

While couples seem to prioritize how the food tastes, how it looks is important to couples, too. Enhanced, interactive, and exciting presentation is something venues are incorporating more and more, both with passed hors d'oeuvres as well as serve-yourself stations.

“The cocktail hour serves as an introduction of the culinary experience to

However, couples are still loving all things bite-sized. The small bites can still be personal, according to Eric Phillips, Chef at the Chase Park Plaza. You Had Me

come,” said Whitener. He mentioned unique bites such as local cheese and charcuterie in a bamboo cone, hummus in a mini ower pot lled with crudités, and shrimp cocktail delicately placed over the side of a shot glass lled with cocktail sauce.

Lauren Zigman of LZ Event Co is seeing a different trend when it comes to cocktail hour food, and that trend is that the couple wants it to be, simply put, fun.

“Couples want something that people enjoy eating,” Zigman said. “We’re seeing elevated takes on bar food. They want the mac and cheese, they want the sliders. They want it to have more of that party aspect instead of just a classy type of bite.”

“We listen to what is important to the couple, whether it is a dietary restriction or a speci c food that they had on their rst date. I think it's important that we pay attention to that and try to incorporate that to make that day even more special for them,” Phillips said. “But regardless of what the food is, the feedback is that they want it bite-sized for a quick burst of avor.”

Such a wide variety of food trends were mentioned from passed hors d'oeuvres to sushi rolling stations, that it shows personalization really is key when it comes to the food. Couples should choose what makes the most sense for their celebration — they know themselves and their guests best!

Signature drinks are another trend that has been around for a while and isn’t going away anytime soon. However, couples are looking to take them to the next level.

“Instead of just choosing his & her favorites, try taking a new spin on the concept,” Maureen of Maureen Renée events

said. “Perhaps they’re themed from the rst vacation you took, like a Mai Tai for a tropical trip for a summer wedding, or something regional, like craft brews here in Saint Louis.”

Multiple wedding professionals mentioned a signature drink trend that’s been around for years now — naming a drink after the couples’ pet.

“That's a trend that's de nitely only been increasing,” Flavin said. “Most often I see his, hers, and theirs, and sometimes the ‘theirs’ is their animal. The bride and groom will each have a drink, and then they'll have a third drink that's like their couple drink, and a lot of times they'll integrate their dog or their cat that way.”

Haseeb Arain, Director of Catering & Convention Services at The Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta Hotel, also mentioned this trend, but another he brought up was not forgetting about the non-alcoholic beverages.

“We’re seeing a lot of cocktails. Not just sparkling water or sparkling grape juice, or things along those lines. Something outside

the box that is more of a unique concept,” Arain said. “We also can add little touches like edible owers or things along those lines to make them stand out.”

Accompanying the drinks are more personalized touches at the bar, such as drink stirrers and custom napkins.

“It’s de nitely all about personalization,” Flavin said. “I've seen custom napkins for the cocktail hour that have fun facts about the couple, which is super cute.”

While guests take time to nosh, couples are also considering their comfort more and more, whether it’s through adding seating or having a board game area for more introverted guests.

“I think one of the biggest things is that couples are thinking more about the guest experience overall,” Zigman said. “Sometimes with the guest experience, that isn’t always about the signature drink or personalization, because that's not always something that the guest looks for or cares about. They’re caring more about, are they happy? Are they

BOOTH

comfortable? Are they fed? The cocktail hour is supposed to be a nice, relaxing time of mingling and rejoicing after the ceremony, and I think clients are starting to consider how they can make it a comfortable environment and really prioritize that.”

“Activities and entertainment during the cocktail hour can help put more introverted guests at ease as well as make the hour feel more unique and personal to the couple. Musicians such as string quartets or even the band making a surprise early appearance, yard games such as cornhole for an outdoor cocktail hour, photo booths both simple and elaborate, and live painters are just some examples of what’s we"re seeing,” explained Ashlee Erlinger of Dream by Design.

“When it comes to photo booths, we're seeing a lot more companies bring things to the Midwest that we might have seen on the West Coast, like the 360 photo booth and a version of the glam bot that you see on the red carpets. That's a big thing now here,” Zigman said. “Another big thing is actually doing portraits of the guests, instead of a photo booth. You have an actual photographer there to take a legitimate portrait where the guests can be like, ‘oh, wow, that's a really nice photo of us.’ Another great one that one of my clients had that carried through the reception was a live watercolor artist that painted individual guests, so it was like a little takeaway. If she didn't nish all the guests that night, she still took photos of all the guests and then mailed them to the client to send to their guests after the wedding. That was such a lovely touch because it's so personal, it’s so different.“

Seating chart displays are also becoming more interactive. Gone are the days of the simple paper place card — now you can expect just about anything.

“The seating chart de nitely tends to be a moment because a lot of times they'll be interactive,” Flavin said. “Couples will integrate food and drink with it too, whether it's a champagne glass with their name on it or a chocolate box with their name on it. I had one bride who did bookshelves for her seating chart and she hand wrapped every book speci c to each guest, so guests found the book with their name and their table on

it and it was a book that she had picked out speci cally for them to read.”

Not only can seating charts be unique to the couple and their guests, but they can re ect the uniqueness of their venue, too.

“One couple had a train ticket booth constructed with live actors to greet and pass out escort cards to guests,” Whitener said. “Another had a wall with train station-esque clocks and tickets hanging from the board with vintage luggage stacked nearby.”

The decor in the cocktail hour space has also come to re ect the couple. While beautiful orals are all the rage right now, there are other trends that couples are choosing to implement to customize the room even more.

“The bar is a big moment, whether it’s a custom rented bar, custom shape, custom sign. I'm seeing it more and more,” Flavin said. “I think signage in some ways is going away, and instead you might have a big entry piece like a beautiful, colorful oral installation.”

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Arain is also seeing cocktail hour signage fade out, and get replaced with something even more personal — life-size photos.

“A new trend, one of the things we are seeing at our hotel, would be the engagement pictures getting enlarged. Not just like a sign on an easel. These are life-size pictures that I’m talking about,” he said. “It's very glamorous in a way. I think, why not? It’s your day. Make it all about you.”

Most trends, from food and drink to decor and entertainment, focus on creating a memorable experience for the guests, but what about the focus of the night — the couple? In the past, a couple would often opt to miss their own cocktail hour to take photos after the ceremony. However, more and more couples are choosing to enjoy this aspect of their celebration that they worked so hard to perfect.

“Especially with my younger couples, it's very important to them to attend cocktail hour,” Zigman said. “A lot of times, that's sometimes their favorite food of the night,

especially if we're going with those fun bites, so they want to be able to attend. They want to be able to mingle with their guests, it’s a great time for them to go around and say hi to everyone. However, I feel like it's almost 50-50 with couples who want to stay alone, maybe with their own private dinner.”

Similarly, at the Chase Park Plaza couples are encouraged to see the cocktail hour with their own eyes, but some still choose to take the moment to spend time together as a couple. Regardless, the couple will get to enjoy the food they chose.

“It is our practice, regardless of if they're going to be part of the cocktail hour or not, our chefs will always have a platter prepared for them so they can enjoy the apps that the guests enjoyed along with sparkling wine and their signature cocktails,” said Phillips. “We have been encouraging our couples to be part of the cocktail hour, even just for a little bit. We also encourage our couples to go see the main room during the cocktail hour before the

guests are invited in for dinner and dancing and take that moment in.”

Ultimately, what do all of the most popular wedding trends have in common? Hometown foods, personalized drinks, petthemed accents, themed seating charts, and an emphasis on capturing moments through photos, painting, and the couple simply taking it all in, all connect in one important way. They all honor the unique relationship, identity, and story of the couple and the people in attendance who love them.

“My motto is play into your personality. When couples think about who they are and put that into their wedding day, it’s really special,” Zigman said. “I think couples are prioritizing that a lot more beyond just making things beautiful, and that’s something the guests really take away from the night. They walk away remembering, oh yeah, that was soand-so's wedding. That wasn't just a wedding. And I think the cocktail hour is one of the best ways to do that.

THE GUIDE TO

Just like the reception and the honeymoon, looking your best on your wedding day requires planning ahead. From starting a skin care routine six months in advance to scheduling a manicure two days before your wedding, our experts offer tips for both brides and grooms to look and feel their best on their wedding day.

By Amy Zimmerman

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ESTABLISH A SKIN CARE ROUTINE

If you aren’t taking care of your skin, you need to establish a skin care regimen at least six months before your wedding.

“Makeup only looks as good as the skin underneath it,” says Lisa Lipsitz, Owner, Looks by Lisa & Co. “Foundation doesn’t x everything and piling on makeup is not optimal. It’s important not to have a lot of texture which means you need to remove makeup every night and exfoliate regularly.”

An effective skin care routine does not have to be complicated or expensive. Wash your face with cleanser and moisturize every morning and before going to bed. Tone and exfoliate once a week. Use quality products that address needs like oily, dry, acne prone, or aging skin. If you are unsure what type of products to use, many retailers offer online questionnaires or in-store personnel to assist or reach out to your makeup artist for tips.

HAIRCUT

Keeping your hair in good shape leading up to the wedding is a priority. Do your regular maintenance so your hair is in its best condition. When scheduling haircuts or treatments, look ahead to make sure your appointments coincide properly with your big day. Consider the proper schedule for highlights, color, or covering grey hair.

Sandra Lee, Owner of Sandra Lee Hair Design, recommends brides talk with their stylist about their vision for their wedding aesthetic.

“Are you thinking about wearing your hair down, half up, vintage pin up or more of a bohemian style? That can in uence how we cut your hair, whether we let it grow or how we color it,” says Sandra Lee.

Avoid making drastic changes that could damage your hair. If you’ve never worn bangs before, now is not the time to try them. If you are considering extensions, talk with your stylist about proper preparation. Keep your hair color consistent.

“Any dramatic changes need to happen as far away from the wedding as possible,” says Sandra Lee.

Be realistic about the type of hair you have and what styles work best for you, keeping in mind weather conditions. Consider sampling products in advance that you might want to use on your wedding day, such as humidityproof products for summer.

Grooms should nd a regular stylist or barber if they don’t currently have one. Give your stylist a chance to get to know your hair, your preferences, and your needs.

“Guys are terrible about openly discussing that they have a wedding coming up, unlike women. I can’t tell you how many guys tell us at their haircut that they are getting married in the upcoming days. Get that conversation going ahead of time. You don’t want to get a haircut two days before your wedding. Two weeks of growth is best, especially for pictures,” says Jody Lee, Manager and Master Stylist at 18|8 Fine Men’s Salons.

Men also should plan ahead if they are considering coloring hair or beards or enhancements to improve hair density. Depending on your hair type you may prefer the results a few days after the treatment. Trying these services ahead of time will allow you to schedule appropriately for your wedding. ©ALEKSANDRA KONOPLYA/ADOBESTOCK

A simple skin care routine should also be a priority for the groom. Regular cleansing can help reduce issues such as acne and blackheads. Hair and Makeup Artist Nory Beebe also reminds men in particular to wear sunscreen leading up to the big day.

“I can’t stress enough how important it is to wear sunscreen. I once had a groom show up with a sunburn around his sunglasses from spending the day before the wedding on a golf course,” says Beebe.

TEETH

MANICURE AND PEDICURE

The manicure in particular is a must for both the bride and groom with all the hand shaking and ring admiring at the wedding reception. Keep in mind that hands will be photographed as well. Both should schedule an appointment to have their nails done two days prior to the wedding. For the bride, experts recommend choosing a quality gel polish as they are durable and stay glossy longer than basic polishes. For the groom, a trim, le and buff will have hands camera ready. Keep your hands hydrated and use cuticle oil to keep your hands looking freshly manicured.

FACIAL HAIR

For the groom, facial hair should be neatly trimmed. Don’t make drastic changes leading up to the big day. If you’ve consistently had a beard, keep it for the wedding. Be sure to trim and condition regularly.

A day-of appointment for men is a great way to clean up areas such as the neck and sideburns. As a full-service men’s salon, 18|8 offers services to groom and shape eyebrows and remove ear and nose hair.

A classic straight razor shave with a hot towel and hot lather is a relaxing way to start your wedding day. If you’ve never had this service before, Lee suggests trying it ahead of time to make sure your skin isn’t irritated by the razor or products.

For women, eyebrows should be kept clean and natural. In the days leading up to the wedding, schedule an appointment for a full clean up, shaping and waxing.

“We always think of the gums as the frame in a beautiful piece of artwork. Everyone wants to look their best in photographs and having healthy gums is an important part of that,” says Chris Wolken, DDS, of Wolken Dental. “We recommend scheduling a cleaning a month or two prior to the wedding.”

For brides and grooms considering whitening, there are several options depending on your budget and time frame. Over-the-counter kits tend to be inexpensive but provide the weakest results. If you have a few months, at-home whitening kits are affordable and impactful. The dentist makes trays custom t to your teeth that are used to apply professional whitening gel at home. Trays are used frequently at rst to achieve desired results and then less often for maintenance.

In-house whitening is a quicker solution that is performed in the dentist of ce with similar results as at-home kits. Wolken recommends scheduling in-house whitening several weeks prior to the wedding in case of teeth sensitivity.

“If you are in a time crunch, in-house whitening will get the desired results typically in one two-hour appointment,” says Wolken.

Keeping up with regular dental health will help identify any issues with the teeth and gums that may require more extensive work. Restorative procedures such as veneers can take months to perfect. Consult with your dentist ahead of time to avoid rushing treatments and spending money without getting the desired results.

DIET AND EXERCISE

The months leading up to a wedding are hectic and stressful and can take a toll on your body. Try to make regular workouts a priority. Simply taking a walk every day can help keep your mind and body in a good place. Be aware of the foods you are putting in your body and stay hydrated. If diet and exercise are not giving the results you want, noninvasive therapies are available to help with weight loss, toning and tightening.

“We can help people get the results that gong to the gym alone can’t achieve. Brides come to us wanting to look the best in their dress, particularly if they are wearing a formtting gown.” Says Jacqi Bennett, founder of Eden Wellness.

Treatments such as cryo sculpting and weight loss injections are available for both men and women. Since these services require multiple sessions and vary based on the individual, it is best to meet with a consultant four to six months prior to the wedding for best results.

“People who exercise and eat right can still have stubborn pockets of fat that we are able to reduce, through our services,” says Kate Schoemehl, owner of Metro Med Spa. “It’s best to start six months in advance to allow for multiple sessions and to see full results.”

FACIALS AND TREATMENTS

Cosmetic procedures such as facials can help improve the appearance of the skin and leave a smooth, glowing canvas for your makeup artist. Most can be done in the weeks leading up to the wedding. To address issues such as skin discoloration or aging, consider setting up a treatment plan early.

Metro Med Spa offers Bridal Bundles that feature hydrafacial deluxe treatments, customized skincare treatments and discounts on injectables.

“We recommend booking a complimentary consultation with one of our aestheticians or nurses to come up with a plan leading up to the wedding. We offer both three-month and six-month options for bridal bundles,” says Schoemehl.

Jody Lee recommends that grooms try a facial treatment at 18|8 Salons that includes in-depth cleansing, exfoliation, hydration and rejuvenation. This relaxing service also includes a neck, shoulder and scalp massage. And it’s all done in the comfort of a men’s salon.

For mothers of the bride and groom, Eden Wellness offers services including cryo facials and micro needling that help reduce wrinkles, tighten skin, and boost collagen and elastin. These procedures typically require multiple visits for best results and should be started several months prior to the wedding.

Whether you need to maintain your healthy glow or address problem areas, planning ahead and maintaining a regular routine of skin care, hair care, and exercise will set you up to look your best on your wedding day.

“Stay true to the essence of who you are,” says Sandra Lee. “At the end of the day, you want to be the best version of yourself on your wedding day.”

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The wedding date is set! There’s no better time like now to plan. With the clock ticking, we thought it might be helpful to list out the most important tasks to complete before the big day. It's also a great way to practice some self-care as the bride, groom and parents. What's more, each step will help each of you perfect your wedding-day look and beyond!

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RIGHT AFTER

GETTING ENGAGED

•Research hair and makeup artists.

12 + MONTHS

•See a dentist

•See a dermatologist

•Start a prewedding skin care routine.

8–10 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING

•Book glam services

•Invisalign and teeth whitening

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7–8 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING

• Cosmetic injections

1–2 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING

•Do nal glam trials

• Choose nal looks

2 WEEKS BEFORE THE WEDDING

•Haircuts and fresh extensions

THE DAY BEFORE

•Wedding day manicure + pedicure

WEDDING DAY

Rest, hydration, and self-care

4–6 MONTHS BEFORE THE WEDDING

•Bridal trials for hair, makeup, and nails

• Body waxing

•Brow shaping

• Spray tan

3-4 WEEKS BEFORE THE WEDDING

•Touch up Botox and/or ller

2- 3 DAYS BEFORE THE WEDDING

•Brow and body wax

•Touch up spray tan

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Spirits in St. Louis

Order up these local treasures for your wedding celebrations and let the good times begin

By Jennifer C. Frakes

There’s no doubt that cocktails and the spirits that de ne them are having a moment. The popularity and appreciation of bourbon, gin, whiskey, rum and tequilawhether consumed straight or in creatively mixed concoctions-continues to grow. But it may be a surprise to some that St. Louis boasts nationally-respected experts and awardingwinning spirits made right here at home.

THE NATIONALLY-RESPECTED EXPERT

Patrick “Pops” Garrett, a St. Louis native and former digital marketing professional, is passionate about bourbon and loves sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with others. He started Bourbon and Banter, a nationally-revered digital magazine in 2011, to bring together enthusiasts and share curiosity and conversation about bourbon (bourbonbanter.com). When the pandemic hit, he offered virtual bourbon tastings with his business DrinkCurious (drinkcurious.com). That led to in-person gigs across the country, from bachelor parties to corporate events and in-home celebrations.

“In the past 15 years, bourbon has been recognized as a crafted, meticulously-created spirit,” Garrett said. “Especially after the pandemic, there’s a hunger to return to things that are real and to engage in authentic experiences. We can guide and educate people about what they are drinking in a highly entertaining way. It’s a great social experience.”

There are several ways Garrett and his DrinkCurious team conduct in-person tastings. “We can do a Classic Tasting, that is seated, informative and educational, with a bourbon wheel and visual aids to help people understand avors,” Garrett said. Seated tastings are more popular for parties, such as one DrinkCurious hosted in Chicago for a birthday surprise party with 25 guests. They curated a ight of oneof-a-kind single barrel bourbons, designing custom tasting mats and advising the client on food items for pairing.

Popular for bachelor and bachelorette parties and wedding receptions, Garrett also offers a Curated Tasting Bar. A ight of four or ve different spirits, accompanied by attractive visuals, is poured with a shot of knowledge by experts about what the Sprits

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guests are tasting. The curated bar is open throughout the event and perfect for guests to enjoy while they mix and mingle.

Do you have to know much about spirits before a tasting? Absolutely not, says Garrett. “At DrinkCurious, we believe that to live an interesting life, you need to be curious about what you eat and drink. We are about helping people understand what they are drinking. If they like it, great. If they don’t, that’s ne too. We want them to have an understanding of what they like, and more importantly, what they don’t like. As you move forward in life, every sip is going to be a little bit better. “

A Blind Tasting makes things especially entertaining for both the a cionados and the novices in the group. Garrett said, “With our double-blind tasting, you don’t see the labels. Regular whiskey drinkers usually have preconceived notions-we don’t want them to see a bottle we put on the table and immediately turn up their nose. Plus, it’s fun and engaging when they try something blind and don’t really like it, and it turns out to be the one they regularly buy. With a blind tasting, guests can really focus on their taste buds.”

DrinkCurious offers tastings of all styles of whiskey, gin and tequila-the latter can be fun for a Mexican-themed evening or for a family with Mexican heritage. However, Garrett is stacking up the bourbon converts. “I did a tasting at a senior living community,” Garrett said. “Two women told me they never liked bourbon, but they just came to the tasting to be with their friends. By the end of the evening, they said I had turned them into bourbon drinkers. I believe

it’s about having the right experience and the knowledge and the passion shared. Everyone can become a bourbon drinker-or a tequila drinker or a scotch drinker.”

Garrett and his team can kick-off a night out for a bachelor or bachelorette party with a tasting before the group heads out to hit the town or be the destination for an entire night. A tasting would be a popular part of a couples’ shower, or a fun addition to an engagement party or rehearsal dinner. Garrett also has expertise working with chefs at reception venues to pair spirits and cocktails with the wedding menu.

One of Garrett’s satis ed customers was quite impressed with the DrinkCurious tasting she booked for an event. ““Pops” exceeded our expectations,” she said. “We have participated in a few wine tastings and the hosts were typically knowledgeable only about the particular vineyard or vintage we were tasting. Pops had a wealth of knowledge about the history of bourbon, the processes in making it and an overall knowledge of all types of bourbon, so you weren’t just exposed to a brand that he was promoting. His presentation was well- organized and enjoyable and entertaining from start to nish. Even as a non-bourbon drinker, I enjoyed the experience immensely.”

THE AWARD-WINNING DISTILLER

St. Louis has long been known as a beer town, but there’s a distillery making award-winning spirits right in the shadow of the Gateway Arch. StiL630 began in 2011 and has been piling up the accolades ever since. Owner and

founder David Weglarz was inspired by his love of spirits to create something that he enjoyed making and others loved consuming. “To make something with my own hands and see people love it is so satisfying,” Weglarz said. “It’s really my American dream.”

There’s a lot behind the name StiL630. “StiL”for distillery, with “S“and “L” for St. Louis and “il” for Illinois. It was founded on June 30 (6/30), and 630 is the serial number on their custom-made pot sill, a piece of distilling equipment. And, the height and width of the Gateway Arch is 630 feet.

StilL 630 embraces its location in downtown St. Louis and the history of our city, both in its exploratory efforts in constantly creating new avors and in its attractive labels that are a homage to The Gateway to the West. This makes their spirits an ideal gift for members of a wedding party. The Gateway Barreled Gin label shows the Arch and the ag of St. Louis, while the RallyPoint Straight Rye Whiskey label displays the Arch and Eads Bridge. The ultimate gift would be the Arch Pack, which includes the Expedition Rum, Con uence Gin and the RallyPoint. The tops of the bottles are adorned with the St. Louis skyline on them in silver. They also offer a Flight Box, six small bottles of their iconic whiskeys or a variety pack of whiskey, brandy, rum and gin.

But it’s not all about the cool bottles, of course. StilL 630 is ranked in the top four of craft distilleries in the United States and is the most awarded distillery in Missouri. They won the “best in class” award for their rum this year and “best in class” for their gin last

year, as well as many other top awards from the American Craft Spirits Awards and the American Distilling Institute. USA Today listed it as a top three best craft whiskey distillery in the country.

StilL 630 is open for Happy Hours every Friday night, during which visitors can try a ight of samples and the current experimental spirit they are working on, for which they appreciate feedback from the tasters. Happy Hour at the distillery could be a starting point for a bachelor or bachelorette party, or groups can book a private Grains to Glass Distillery Tour on Saturdays. They also offer Cocktail Classes, where participants make and enjoy three delicious cocktails. Weglarz said they have even held a small wedding on the back patio, amongst the barrels.

They say what’s old is new again, and that pertains to alcohol too. Previous generations enjoyed Old Fashioneds and Manhattans, and they are popular drinks once more. But they aren’t the same cocktails our grandparents had. “There are so many more options, avors and

colors to play with,” Weglarz said. He thinks that’s one reason StiL360’s rum and gin (the Con uence American Gin won the best craft gin in the country last year) are doing so well, because of their interesting and delicious avor combinations. They offer three avor pro les of gin: herbal, botanical and lemon pepper.

Many people who come into the distillery thinking they only like vodka leave as converts to more interesting spirits. “We try really hard to make spirits that are so delicious people can drink them straight, or with ice,” Weglarz said. “That may not be for everyone, but all of our spirits really shine in cocktails.”

Weglarz can provide custom cocktails created with the bride and groom using StilL630 spirits at a venue, and they also offer their products wholesale to caterers.

When entering the distillery, visitors see the wall of 2,500 bottles in their botanical library. “I imagine people are probably thinking-wow, these nerds are really taking this spirit-making thing seriously,” Weglarz joked. Weglarz and Andrew Spaugh, his right-hand man, are

serious about making high quality products, but they also have a contagious enthusiasm and are having a lot of fun.

The ultimate customized offering for a couple is the private barrel. “I sit with the couple and we taste many different avor pro les,” Weglarz. Based on what they like, we create a spirit just for them. It’s their own recipe, and their own barrel. The couple can have the empty barrel at the wedding for guests to sign. Then they can return every year, maybe on their anniversary to taste it for ve to ten years. Then when it’s ready, the couple gets their customized spirit in custom bottles.”

Whether it’s a bottle or a barrel, it means the world to Weglarz when people make StilL 630 a part of their wedding celebration. “When someone chooses to give our spirits as a gift for their wedding party, we feel so privileged to be a part of it,” said Weglarz. “To choose to give it to the most important people in their lives on the most important day of their life-there’s no higher honor.”

PERFECT PAIRINGS, BY THE BALLPARK

The Live! by Loews-St. Louis hotel is located in the heart of Ballpark Village, steps from Busch Stadium. It offers unique experiences for drinkers and for those who choose to imbibe less or not at all. And delicious foods to complement all of them.

Steven Hall, executive chef at Live! by Loews, has experienced the rise in popularity of spirits and people wanting to pair them with what they are eating. “People are also interested in incorporating the spirit into the dish,” Hall said. “We have developed some bolder avors to complement bourbon and whiskey, for example. We offer a le mignon with a whiskey demi-glaze, and smoked bourbon whiskey onions can serve as a component of the dish.”

Tequila is popular during the warmer months, and Hall said they offer dishes that also complement tequila, such as a avorful ceviche.

For smaller rehearsal dinners, the hotel offers The Whiskey Room, a private room located with its Clark & Bourbon restaurant. (The Whiskey Room comfortably seats 14). It’s also a great, private spot for a groom and his groomsmen during the wedding weekend. The Whiskey Room has 480 curated bottles of Rye, Irish, Scotch and Japanese Whiskies. Groups

can do whiskey tastings there, or tastings paired with food. Hall suggests sharable options for the pairings, such as their delicious smoked pulled pork sliders and smoked brisket empanadas. With the whiskey ights, guests can taste samples of four different whiskeys, both in The Whiskey Room and at the Clark & Bourbon restaurant. Headed to the Cardinals game for the bachelor or bachelorette party? Stop by for a ight and a bite before the game.

As popular as spirits are, there is also the trend of mindful consumption-those who prefer lower alcohol or no alcohol beverages. Loews Hotels just launched their Free Spirited program this April to offer creative cocktails for nondrinkers and light drinkers. “We’re excited to be able to offer guests a wide range of beverage options with the Free Spirited by Loews Hotels program,” said Greg Dyer, lead bartender for Clark & Bourbon at Live! by Loews – St. Louis. “As we start to see more and more guests requesting alternatives to traditional alcoholic beverages, this is a great way for us to provide truly unique drinking experiences without sacri cing quality and taste.”

Re ecting the availability of local suppliers, popular avors in the region and the creativity of the mixologists, guests can expect uniquely

pleasing options including a PineappleMatcha-Jito and a Strawberry + Hibiscus Spritz, both alcohol-free. Just as Chef Hall and his team thoughtfully pair spirits with the menu, the beverages in the Free Spirited program will seamlessly integrate into catering and event planning.

St. Louis is fortunate to have such nationallyknows, talented, hardworking experts right here to make unforgettable weddings happen. As Andew Spaugh of StilL 360 Distillery said, “We try to make the best possible spirits so you can have the best possible moment.”

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An for an Extraordinary Day Extraordinary Couple

St. Louis vendors come together to host a wedding day for a bride and groom with an incredible love story

By Jennifer C. Frakes | Photography by Tammi Camp Photography

Kelly Spencer founded her catering company, The Social Affair, 15 years ago. She had a longheld desire to help others in an extraordinary way, wanting to bring good to the world using her expertise in her industry.

“I hoped for the chance to be able to turn a couple’s dream into a reality,” Spencer said.

“A couple that would especially appreciate the experience and might not be able to realize their wedding dreams on their own.”

Spencer opened her venue The Dogwood, in The Grove in St. Louis in August 2020. She had her catering company and a great space, and got to work calling local vendors to see if they would donate their services to a couple for a

free wedding celebration Spencer called “The Extraordinary Experience.” “Extraordinary because that is the mantra of my team and myself-to always go above and beyond in all ways,” Spencer said. “I wanted to make it an exceptional celebration that would be better than the couple could imagine.”

One couple that applied for The

Extraordinary Experience was Sean and Jen Bradshaw. Their original wedding was planned for November 2020. Because of the COVID pandemic, they postponed their celebration to May 15, 2021. Exactly two weeks before that wedding, they were in a car accident that left Jen paralyzed from the chest down. Wedding #2 was cancelled as Jen spent time in the hospital and at a rehabilitation facility.

“In February of 2022, we found out about The Extraordinary Experience being offered by Kelly at The Dogwood and Allissa Reimer of Altar’d Events,” Sean said. “And about all

the other amazing vendors that would be a part of it. We hoped to be chosen, but had no idea if we would.”

The Bradshaws met on an online dating app. But after about a week, Jen ghosted Sean. Three months later, they were matched again, on a different app. “Then I thought that maybe there was something to this, and we continued talking,” Jen said.

Jen loves how enthusiastic Sean is about life and everything that is important to him. “Sean is super passionate about family, his work, everything he wants to do,” said Jen. “He

gives it his all and makes it happen. He also feels that strongly about me.” Sean rst fell for Jen’s contagious, genuine smile. “Jen always wants to make sure everyone is having a good time. She’s such a positive light.”

For the interview for The Extraordinary Experience, Jen and Sean brought along Sean’s brother Patrick Bradshaw, whom they jokingly but accurately call their “Chief Hype Of cer” since he’s so supportive of the couple. During the interview, Patrick talked about how he learned that a Dogwood tree is a symbol of renewal. Having Jen and Sean’s

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wedding at The Dogwood would be tting, as a new beginning for the couple. “Everyone there could feel the love of this couple,” Spencer said. “There was not a dry eye in the room after meeting Jen and Sean and hearing their story.”

Of course, the couple was thrilled to hear they had won The Extraordinary Experience and their celebration was at The Dogwood on February 4, 2023. “This was our third attempt at a wedding and I was exhausted from planning and making decisions,” Jen said. “This was perfect because the wonderful vendors were already built-in. Allissa [Reimer,

the wedding planner at Altar’d Events] made it so easy. Everything was phenomenal, from the food to the owers to the videographer and the photographer. Every vendor was incredible and did such an amazing job.”

There were many touching and beautiful moments that day, but one is particularly unforgettable for both Jen and Sean, and probably for every person in attendance. After the rest of the wedding party came down the aisle, the doors closed before it was the bride’s turn. Upon opening the doors, everyone saw Jen, gorgeous and in a standing wheelchair.

“Only a handful of people knew I was working towards proceeding down the aisle in a standing wheelchair,” Jen said. “It took a lot of arranging to keep it a surprise from Sean.”

“It caught me completely off-guard,” Sean said. It was evident how stunned Sean was seeing Jen coming down the aisle, and how much he loves her. As one can imagine, it was another room full of people with tears in their eyes, so glad to be a part of the wedding of such a deserving couple. “We nally got to celebrate our marriage with our family and friends in the most beautiful way,” said Sean.

The day at The Dogwood was also a really, really good time. “We still get compliments on how great the day was and how much fun everyone had,” Jen said. “The band, The Red Jackets, were so fun, they actually made people disrobe on the dance oor. One of Sean’s brothers took off his pants and another brother tossed his shirt. They literally rocked the pants off people!”

Jen and Sean’s story serves as a lesson to all couples perhaps more than any other. “It isn’t about all the uffy stuff that comes with planning a wedding. It’s marrying the love of

your life and being surrounded by those closest to you that matters most,” Jen said.

“Perspective is needed now more than ever,” Kelly Spencer said. “And Jen and Sean have such a true love, amazing strength and courage and humor. They know what matters.”

Spencer is so grateful to have found generous vendors who donated their time, efforts and expertise to the day. “I asked the vendors to give 100% percent to this wedding, and they gave 150%,” Spencer said. “It showed the strength and passion of our St. Louis area wedding and hospitality community. We had

some challenging times during the pandemic, but we survived and thrived.”

Spencer hopes to be able to offer an Extraordinary Experience to another couple down the road. She looked back on meeting Jen and Sean and hosting their day as a gift to her as well. “I wanted to create a lifechanging experience for them, and it ended up being a life-altering experience for me,” Spencer. “And it was for all our vendors as well. We were humbled by their love and their grace and grit.”

Vendors

Planning + Design: Altar’d Events, Allissa Reimer

Venue: The Dogwood

Catering: The Social Affair at The Dogwood

Florals: Roses & Mint

Rentals: Styled & Staged

Cake: Cake House Design

Stationery: Leighwood Design Studios

Ceremony Music: ARM Creative Group, Alexander Ruwe

Music: The Red Jackets

Of ciant: Inclusively Yours Ceremonies

Photo Booth: Fête Booth

Photo Booth Backdrop: Eye Candy Rentals

Videographer: Matthew Jay Films

Hotel: Chase Park Plaza

Valet: Clayton Valet

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Formalwear: Savvi Formalwear

Bridesmaid Dresses: David’s Bridal

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EQUAL TIME

The Grooms Guide to Fashion

By Beth von Behren | Photographed by Zach Dalin

Celebrity-driven fashion trends can dramatically affect what you nd on the rack at your favorite retailer, usually within just a year. If dresses are short at the Oscars, or there’s a prevalence of petal pink, chances are prom dresses will be short within a year or two, and in some variation of pink. The same goes for wedding wear, and it doesn’t just affect what the bride might choose.

Over the last decade or so, celebrity fashions for men have trended tighter and more closely tted, and today’s grooms have followed suit. A slim- tting tuxedo is what most grooms want when they enter the showroom at Stallone’s Formal Wear in Maryland Heights, but color choices have been evolving as well. This year, paisley brocade is an in-demand fabric and it comes in black, gray, green, pale blue, and pink.

“Black is still overwhelmingly the #1 choice for grooms,” said Candace Stallone. “Trends in colors do come into play, and this year that is navy blue, but also gray, including charcoals and medium and light gray. New this year is hunter green, which we haven’t seen in decades.”

Stallone said another trend among her customers that has re-emerged for the rst time in 20 years is the double-breasted tuxedo. A slimmer t, including fabrics with spandex, has been the norm for about a decade, but she expects the trend to start moving back to a slightly looser t in the future. A “slim” t means slimmer through the shoulders and under the arms and generally more shaped to the body and the waist all the way around.

“When I started in 1987, coats were boxy, and we were able to t as many people as possible who wore a size 42,” said Richard Craig, Vice President and General Manager for Savvi Formalwear. “If you were skinny, they were just gonna be baggy. If you were heavier, you’re gonna leave the coat open. Fast forward to about 7 or 8 years ago, and everything has been tapered. Grooms want that tighter ‘second skin’ look. They want it as tight as possible

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without fear of ripping it.”

Manufacturers typically build stretch into all tuxedo coats. Most coats today will have 1 to 3 percent stretch, but Savvi’s “Parkville” coat has 15 percent spandex, which means it has a lot of give.

“Grooms put that coat on and just fall in love with it,” Craig said. “They can ex without ripping, and it’s still a nice traditional black tuxedo. Almost all men’s clothing today is tighter and has stretch and exing. A close- tted tux doesn’t feel stuffy. It’s what men are already wearing in casual clothes. We help them make it a formal look but with a level of comfort.”

Today’s younger groom - typically 18 to 25 – also wants everything shorter, including sleeves, pants, even the coat, which is typically about an inch to an inch and a half shorter than men used to wear them. This modern style allows them to show more “white shirt” at the

sleeve and to express their own fashion sense with colorful, fun socks. These are signi cant changes from traditional etiquette and previous generational preferences for long pants that touched the oor or the top of the shoes.

In terms of color, Craig agrees with Candace Stallone that lighter and brighter is what today’s groom wants. The #1 selling coat for Savvi this year is a light gray that just came out. All of this year’s new styles trend signi cantly lighter, but brighter colors catch the eye of the grooms too. Blues are more electric. Rather than navy, a groom might choose indigo or cobalt. New for this year are cranberry, olive green, and a lighter hunter green. Older grooms tend to stick with black, but even those will have a bit of stretch in them.

FOR SOMETHING A LITTLE DIFFERENT

Candace and Phil Stallone keep a colorful

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psychedelic-styled tuxedo coat on display in their showroom. It unsurprisingly is called “the Hendrix Coat,” named for the rock ‘n roll guitar great Jimi Hendrix, and it gets enough rentals that they keep it in stock. They also enjoy working with couples planning destination weddings. If there’s a beach involved, the grooms typically choose a lighter color coat.

At Savvi, they have added what they call a “Groom Specialty Coat.” About four years ago, Craig discovered young customers were looking for paisley coats online and were disappointed at the quality and t. Savvi then invested in more paisley brocades for couples who wanted something different. That is the #1 trend difference he has noticed - customers wanting more color and “something different.”

Craig offered a recent story about a couple who came in, and the groom wanted traditional black attire, but the bride noticed

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another groom being tted for an ivory coat with a black lapel, and she fell in love with it. The couple was in their early 20s, and the groom was unsure about stepping outside the boundaries of tradition. Craig suggested they consider two coats - one for the wedding and a second “Reception Coat” for the party.

“A lot of these specialty coats come into play because they don’t necessarily want to do the whole ceremony in other colors, and black is traditional and will never go out of style,” said Craig. “Everybody remembers the baby blue tuxes from the 70s, and nobody wants their photos to be dated, so you wear the traditional coat for the ceremony, and pick a different look for the reception.”

Craig also noted that for same-sex couples, one of the women may choose to wear a tux as well. In these cases, they are more likely to choose more conservative attire, with a white or ivory coat to match their partner’s dress. Today’s grooms sometimes ask female friends to serve as groomsmen, and these women are more likely to choose a specialty coat than

their male counterparts.

For more formal events, such as the Fleur de Lis and VP Balls, or charity events, “White Tie” apparel may be required. White Tie is the most formal evening dress code in western countries, and it typically involves a black tailcoat over a white dress shirt with a starched bib, waistcoat, and white bow tie around a standing wing collar. There are variations on this, and both Savvi and Stallone can accommodate this fashion for any St. Louis groom who likes the formal look.

Stallone and Savvi both offer tuxedo rentals that include pants, coat, shirt, tie, and shoes. Some tuxedos also come with vests. Many grooms coordinate the color of their ties with the bride’s accent colors or bridesmaids’ dresses. Craig will occasionally suggest a vest in the same color as the coat to allow the tie to “pop” with color.

TO RENT OR TO BUY

Candace Stallone says if a groom expects to attend three or more formal events per

year, he probably should consider buying a tuxedo rather than renting. However, for most grooms, renting is a better option. She also explained that a bride’s wedding dress will typically need many more alterations than a groom’s tuxedo, which is why the rental business for weddings has historically been limited to tuxedos.

Stallone does brisk business with cummerbunds and bow ties, which seem to never go out of style for them. They pair the paisley brocade and other colorful coats with black pants. Both Stallone and Savvi rent shoes and have both socks and pocket squares available for purchase.

CUSTOM FITTINGS

Darryl Tyler at Tailored Gents at Savile Row started creating custom suits for men as a sideline about a decade ago while he was still pursuing a full-time investment banking career. He eventually opened his own storefront and most recently acquired Savile Row. At his location on Maryland Avenue in

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Clayton, he and his staff specialize in handmade suits and tuxedos.

They begin the hand-made construction process by taking about 50 measurements and creating a pattern for each individual client. Then they adjust for height, arm length, and other little things that affect how clothes t. The result is a more comfortable garment that is also more forgiving – without the use of spandex. These suits and tuxedos are made entirely by hand. They also do made-to-measure suits, which involves fewer measurements, existing patterns, and is a machine-made process, and they have off-therack available as well.

“For a bench-made or hand-made suit, the fabric is laid out, and you have several professionals that are cutters, making the pattern, someone who sews the long seams, and someone who nishes the garment,” Tyler said. “It’s similar to building a home. There are lots of different jobs and several professionals are involved. You have to have a team.”

It takes Tyler and his team about four weeks to create the pattern before they do a rst tting. For this basic tting, there are no buttons and no lining. It’s just a shell pattern covered in basting stitches. The suit is then ready for a second tting about four weeks after that, so grooms need to allow a minimum of eight weeks for this process.

The suits and tuxedos at Tailored Gents at Savile Row are purchased, not rented. “It’s

more expensive,” he said. “They’re buying less, but they’re buying better.”

ACCESSORIZING WITH JEWELRY OR WATCHES

Even the jewelry and wristwatch business is in uenced by celebrity trends. At this year’s Academy Awards ceremony, male stars were seen sporting lapel pins, so Timekeepers on Maryland Avenue in Clayton offers a variety of vintage brooch-type pins for fashionable grooms. Recently they had on display a 1920s-era bar pin with sapphires and diamonds and a Georgian-era rose cut diamond “jiggler” pin with enamel silver and gold, circa 1780s to 1820s, that actually jiggles.

While jewelry offerings for men can be more limited than for women, in addition to the lapel pins, this year’s groom can nd vintage and vintage-inspired cuf inks and rings. Timekeepers also offers luxury vintage watches from Rolex, Patek Philippe, Omega, and Cartier.

Trends in the jewelry business come and go. “Some years, white gold is popular and then yellow gold comes back into vogue the next year,” said Ella Ilyashov Pernik, who owns Timekeepers with her husband Eddie Pernik. “There are trends in diamond shapes too. Some years they want pear shaped. Other years it’s oval. Right now, oval is popular. Round is traditional and always popular. St. Louis is a couple of years behind on trends, and the Oscars are often an in uence.”

Rose cut diamond jiggler pin (c.1780 -1820) $12,500 available at Timekeepers

Timekeepers is a family business. They started in 1981 in University City and now have locations in Creve Coeur and Clayton. Ella is a gemologist, and her father was a watchmaker in Belarus before they came to America in 1979. Eddie is a jeweler. Their son is a watchmaker, and their daughter is a gemologist.

THE BRIDE KNOWS

Today’s groom takes a greater interest in his attire than previous generations have done, but the bride almost always gives guidance. When the wedding couple starts describing their ideas, Craig says he and his staff will immediately start dressing up a mannequin to t what they are describing.

“It’s Adult Dress-Up,” Craig said. “The groom always brings the bride - the smart ones do. He may have ideas, but the bride will show pictures. Women are blessed with the ability to visualize - that navy tuxedo is going to look great with that burgundy vest, but that young man, I don’t care what age group they are, they can’t do that. But then we put it on and they can see it.”

Phil Stallone agrees. “We ask the bride how she wants him to look,” he said. ““It’s the gentlemen we t, but it’s the bride that we listen to.”

“The women always know,” said Tyler. “They always have a level they won’t go below. The guys are usually pulling up the rear. What I feel is - everybody looks good in a black tux.”

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IMPECCABLE STYLE

The Fashionable Groom

There's nothing like a well-dressed groom. Of course, the de nition of "welldressed" varies from person to person and depends on the formality as well as personal style. When it comes to wedding day fashion, it’s not as simple as one tux ts all. While the classic black-and-white tux will always fall into the dapper category, we love a man willing to take a risk. Whether that means swapping a black suit for something bold, or opting for a velvet jacket, we're all for embracing those fashion moments.

At the end of the day, what he wears down the aisle is his decision. If his vision of his wedding day includes a traditional tted suit, then that's what he should wear. If he's one to push boundaries, or even break the "rules" a bit, let this serve as his guide. With a few unexpected colorways, luxe fabrics, and just maybe an out t change, these styles might even inspire a look he never knew he wanted. We’ve included some of our favorite jaw-dropping gowns to inspire her too!

PHOTOGRAPHED BY Zach Dalin ON LOCATION AT: The Dogwood in the Grove

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COORDINATION: CeCe Heslin

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FLORAL DESIGN: Randy Shamel

Artistry Floral and Event Design

MAKEUP: Lisa Lipsitz, Looks by Lisa HAIR: Chelsea Perniciaro, Looks by Lisa MEN'S JEWELRY +

ACCESSORIES: Timekeepers, Clayton, Mo.

L: Custom Tuxedo, Tailored Gents at Saville Row

C: Tuxedo by Stallone's Formal Wear, 1920's diamond and sapphire bar pin $1000 14k yellow gold coin ring with 1878 gold coin $925

R: Tuxedo by Stallone's Formal Wear, Rolex Cellini, 18k gold $4000

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Tuxedo by Savvi Formalwear, 1920's diamond bar pin $3000, Omega Seamaster $6200

On Her: "Magnolia" by Eisen Stein Gown $8135 + Topper $2950

OPPOSITE:

Custom Tuxedo by Tailored Gents at Saville Row

On Her: "Finch" by Eisen Stein $8135 Gowns + Her accessories availble at Tailored Bridal

+ OPPOSITE:

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Jacket in black velvet by Savvi Formalwear, 1920's diamond bar pin $3000, Omega Seamaster $6200

Jacket in blue with black lapels by Stallone's Formal Wear, 14k yellow gold lapis ring $2650

THIS PAGE + OPPOSITE PAGE "Sol" by Tal Kedem Gown $6850 Opera Cape $2156 available at Tailored Bridal

TOP + BOTTOM RIGHT: "Klein" Gown $3250 + Sleeves $395

BOTTOM LEFT: "Kylo" $3250

All available at Bridal Parlour

ON HIM: Tuxedo by Savvi Formalwear

ON HER: "Talia" by Dany Tabet; Gown $3375; Bow: $875 available at Mimi's Bridal at Town & Country

ON HER: "Taelyn" by Enzoani $4470 available at Mimi's

ON HIM: Custom Tuxedo by Tailored Gents at Saville Row

Bridal at Town & Country

ON HIM:

L: Tuxedo by Stallone's Formal Wear, 1920's Diamond and sapphire bar pin $1000 Above: Tuxedo by Stallone's Formal Wear, rose cut diamond jiggler pin (c. 1780's1820's) $12,500

ON HER: "White Glory" by Tal Kedem $7020 available at Tailored Bridal

ON HER: Essence of Austrialia

$2199 available at The Ultimate Bride STL

ON HIM: Tuxedo by Savvi Formalwear

L: Stella York $1599 available at The Ultimate Bride STL

R: "Mercedes" by Aura Astrid $2975 available at Mia Grace Bridal

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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

Busch Stadium, 314-345-9630, (Ad on page 87)

700 Clark St., St. Louis, MO 63102 www.cardinals.com/events

The Old Peace Chapel at Historic Daniel Boone Home & Heritage Center, 636-949-7535

1868 Interstate F, Defiance, MO 63341 www.danielboonehome.com

Historic Sappington House & Barn Restaurant, 314-822-8171

1015 S. Sappington, St. Louis, MO 63126 www.sappingtonhouse.org

Jewel Box in Forest Park, 314-531-0080

Intersection of Wells Drive & McKinley Drive, St. Louis, MO 63110 www.stlouis-mo.gov

Lemp Mansion Restaurant & Inn, Inc., 314-664-8024

3322 DeMenil Place, St. Louis, MO 63118 www.LempMansion.com

Marry Me Cottage LLC, 636-734-6077, (Ad on page 209)

9036 Veterans Memorial Parkway, O'Fallon, MO 63366 www.marrymecottage.com

Moonrise Hotel, 314-721-1111, (Ad on page 135)

6177 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63112 www.moonrisehotel.com

Old Courthouse, 314-655-1600

11 North 4th St., St. Louis, MO 63102 www.nps.gov/jeff/planyourvisit/permits

St. Louis County Parks, 314-615-8820

Multiple Locations www.stccparks.org

St. Louis Wedding Chapel, 314-472-5017

9620 South Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63125 www.stlouisweddingchapel.com

Stone House of St. Charles, 636-317-1222, (Ad on page 145)

4401 McClay Road, St. Charles, MO 63304 www.stonehouseofstcharles.com

Third Degree Glass Factory, 314-367-4527, (Ad on page 93)

5200 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108

The Venue at Maison du Lac, 314-991-6700, (Ad on page 13)

2603 Wild Plum Valley Road, Catawissa, MO 63069 www.bit.ly/thevenueatmdl

The Weingarten, 618-257-9463

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9th Street Abbey, 708-256-6237, (Ad on page 149)

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18 Rails, 314-664-4680, (Ad on page 17)

700350 NYNYNN 3700 Forest Park Avenue, 63108 • www.18rails.com

21c Museum Hotel, 314-347-6400, (Ad on page 55)

375280 YYNYNY 1528 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO 63103 • www.21cmuseumhotels.com/stlouis

612 North Event Space & Catering, 314-899-0612, (Ad on page 133)

700+500+ NYN call NN 612 N. 2nd Street, 63102 • www.612north.com

AC Hotel Chesterfield, 636-778-5600

400240 NYNNYY 16461 Wild Horse Creek Road, Chesterfield, MO 63107 • www.marriott.com/stlca

Ameristar Casino Resort Spa, 636-940-4300, (Ad on page 91)

1,450640 YYNNNY One Ameristar Blvd., St. Charles, 63301 • www.ameristar.com

Angad Arts Hotel, 314-561-0033, (Ad on page 157)

200200 YNNYYY 3550 Samuel Shepard Drive, 63103 • www.angardartshotel.com

Anheuser-Busch Biergarten, 314-765-3260, (Ad on page 53) Y ask280 YYNYNN 1200 Lynch Street, St. Louis MO 63118 • www.budweisertours.com

Aquila Barn, 636-445-2087 Y N/A250 Y ask YN N/A N 180 John Creech Road, Moscow Mills, MO • 63362 www.theaquilabarn.com

Barnett on Washington, 844-GO-BARNETT, (Ad on page 67) Y 365200 YYY call NN 3207 Washington Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63103 • www.barnettonwashington.com

Brookdale Farms, 636-938-1005 ext. 101, (Ad on page 117) Y 600450 YYNYNY 8004 Twin River Rd., Eureka, MO 63025 • www.brookdalefarms.com 225 in

Cardinals Special Events, 314-345-9630, (Ad on page 87) Y 2,0001,200 YYNYNN 700 Clark St., 63102 • www.cardinals.com/events

The Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta St. Louis, 314-633-1006 Y 2,0001,000 YYN N/Aask Y 212 N Kingshighway Blvd., 63108 • www.sonesta.com/royal-sonesta/mo/st-louis/chase-park-plaza-royal-sonesta-st-louis

The Cheshire, 314-932-7857 Y 225170 YYNNNY 7036 Clayton Ave., St. Louis, MO 63117 • www.cheshirestl.com

City Cottage on Chouteau, 314-961-7588, (Ad on page 72) Y 175100 YYNYNN (Catering St. Louis) 3800 Chouteau, 63110 • www.cateringstlouis.com

CITYPARK, 314-924-6758

YYNYYN 2019 Market Street, St. Louis, MO 63103 • www.stlcitysc.com/

The Coronado Ballroom, 314-881-4346, (Ad on page 17)

600350 NYNYNN 3701 Lindell Blvd., 63108 • www.thecoronado.com

The Dogwood in the Grove, 314-300-8500, (Ad on page 79) Y 250150 YYNNNN 4308 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110 • www.thedogwoodstl.com

DoubleTree Chesterfield, 636-532-5000, (Ad on page 191)

16625 Swingley Ridge Rd., Chesterfield, MO 63017 • www.doubletreechesterfield.com

Events at Boundary at The Cheshire, 314-923-7853 Y 170120 NYN ask NY 6300 Clayton Road, 63117 • www.boundary-stl.com

The Falls Reception & Conference Center, 618-281-3255

800550 YYNYNN 300 Admiral Weinel Blvd., Columbia, IL 62236 • www.seethefalls.com

Forest Park Visitor’s Center, 314-961-7588 x221, (Ad on page 72)

275210 YYNYNN (Catering St. Louis) 5595 Grand Drive in Forest Park, 63112 • www.cateringstlouis.com

Foundry Art Centre, 636-255-0270, (Ad on page 163)

400350 NNYNNN 520 North Main Center, Saint Charles, MO 63301 • www.foundryartcentre.org

Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis, 314-881-2031

250225 YY askask NY 999 North Second Street, 63102 • www.fourseasons.com/stlouis

The Franklin of Soulard, 314-585-6323, (Ad on page 41)

350300 NYNNNN 816 Allen Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63104 • www.thefranklinofsoulard.com

Gatsby Ballroom, 314-238-0167, (Ad on page 25)

250150 NYNYNN 1014 Locust, 3rd floor, 63101 • www.grandballroomstl.com

MEMORIES ARE FOREVER

Grand Ballroom STL, 314-238-0167, (Ad on page 25)

1014 Locust, 16th floor, 63101 • www.grandballroomstl.com

The Hall at Olive + Oak, 314-736-1370 x2, (Ad on page 23)

216 W. Lockwood Avenue, 63119 • www.oliveandoakstl.com

Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark, 314-421-1776, (Ad on page 49)

1 South Broadway, 63102 • www.hiltonstlouis.com

Hilton St. Louis Frontenac, 314-993-1100, (Ad on page 189)

1335 S. Lindbergh Blvd., 63131 • www.stlouisfrontenac.hilton.com

Hotel Saint Louis - A Marriott Autograph Collection, 314-241-4300, (Ad on page 139)

705 Olive Street, 63101 • www.hotelsaintlouis.com

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch, 314-342-4655, (Ad on page 71)

170150

3,5002,000 NYN call NY 315 Chestnut Street, 63102 • www.hyattregencystlouis.com

Innsbrook Resort, 636-928-3366 x9410, (Ad on page 63)

596 Aspen Way Drive, Innsbrook, MO 63390 • www.innsbrook-resort.com

Knotting Hills, 314-337-3133, (Ad on back cover)

1756 Moloney Drive, Pevely, MO 63070 • www.knottinghills.com

The Lake at Knotting Hills, 314-337-3133, (Ad on back cover)

1756 Knotting Hills Pl., Plevely, MO 63070 • www.knottinghills.com

LaVerona at The Marketplace, 314-961-7588 x221, (Ad on page 72)

YYN

250190 YYNYNY 4925 Daggett Ave, 63110 • www.cateringstlouis.com

Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton, 314-719-4308, (Ad on page 97)

7730 Bonhomme Avenue, 63105 • www.lemeridienclayton.com

LiUNA Event Center, 314-226-1010

4532 South Lindbergh Blvd., Sunset Hills, MO 63127 • www.liunaeventcenter.com

Live! by Loews St. Louis, 314-597-9675, (Ad on page 121)

799 Clark Avenue, St. Louis, MO • www.loewshotels.com/live-by-loews-st-louis-missouri

Lodge at Grant’s Trail, 314-638-3340, (Ad on page 225)

4398 Hoffmeister, 63125 • www.lodgeatgrantstrail.com

Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, 314-436-9000, (Ad on page 151)

421 North 8th Street, St. Louis, MO 63101 • magnoliahotels.com

The Mahler Ballroom, 314-361-4411, (Ad on page 30)

250200 YYYYYN 4915 Washington Ave., 63108 • www.mahlerballroom.com

Marriott St. Louis Grand-Crystal Ballroom, 314-418-5820, (Ad on page 35) Y 400270 NYN call NY 800 Washington Ave., Downtown • www.marriottstlouisgrand.com

Marriott St. Louis Grand-Statler Ballroom, 314-418-5820, (Ad on page 35) Y 300180 NYN call NY 800 Washington Ave., Downtown • www.marriottstlouisgrand.com

The McPherson, 314-713-9922, (Ad on page 161)

300200 YYNYNN 4715 McPherson Avenue, 63108 • www.cwevenue.com

Missouri Athletic Club, 314-539-4424, (Ad on page 167)

500360 NYNYNY 405 Washington Avenue, St. Louis MO 63102 • www.mac-stl.org

Missouri Botanical Garden, 314-577-0200, (Ad on page 73)

(Catering St. Louis 961-7588 x221) 4344 Shaw Blvd., 63110 • www.cateringstlouis.com

Missouri History Museum, 314-454-3159, (Ad on page 83)

5700 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63112 • www.mohistory.org/museum/host-an-event

Moonrise Hotel, 314-721-1111, (Ad on page 135)

6177 Delmar Blvd., 63112 • www.moonrisehotel.com

The Noble, 314-455-7111, (Ad on page 47)

3611 S Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63118 • www.thenoblestl.com

Old Hickory Golf Club, 636-477-8960, (Ad on page 21)

1 Dye Club Drive, St. Peters, MO 63304 • www.oldhickorygc.com

Olde Wicks Factory / Gatsby Room, 618-651-6323, (Ad on page 7)

1100 5th Street, Highland, IL 62249 • www.oldewicksfactory.com

Olde Wicks Factory / Grand Hall, 618-651-6323, (Ad on page 7)

1100 5th Street, Highland, IL 62249 • www.oldewicksfactory.com

Olde Wicks Factory / Main Hall, 618-651-6323, (Ad on page 7)

1100 5th Street, Highland, IL 62249 • www.oldewicksfactory.com

Olde Wicks Factory / West Hall, 618-651-6323, (Ad on page 7)

1100 5th Street, Highland, IL 62249 • www.oldewicksfactory.com

Oliva on the Hill, 314-961-7588 x221, (Ad on page 72)

4915 Daggett, 63110 • www.cateringstlouis.com

Orlando’s Event & Conference Centers, 314-638-6660, (Ad on page 25)

1,000900 NYNNNN 4300 Hoffmeister, 63125 • www.orlandogardens.com

Orlando’s Event & Conference Centers, 314-453-9000, (Ad on page 25) Y 900600 NYNNNN 2050 Dorsett Village Plaza, Maryland Heights, MO 63043 • www.orlandogardens.com

Palladium Saint Louis, 314-799-8886, (Ad on page 17) Y 700400 YYNYNN 1400 Park Place, 63104 • www.palladium-stl.com

Phyllis Wheatley Heritage Center Ballroom, 314-740-9594, (Ad on page 102) Y 250220 NN preferred NNN 2711 Locust Street, St. Louis, MO 63103 • www.ywcastl.org/events vendors

The Reverie, 314-664-7680, (Ad on page 17) Y 800400 YYNYNN 17057 N Outer 40 Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63005 • www.thereveriestl.com

The Ritz Carlton, St. Louis, 314-863-6300, (Ad on page 19)

1,000800 NYN callcall Y 100 Carondelet Plaza, 63105 • www.ritzcarlton.com

Saint Louis Art Museum, 314-655-5387, (Ad on page 61)

400275 YYNYNN One Fine Arts Drive, St. Louis, MO 63110 • www.slam.org/host-an-event

Saint Louis Zoo, 314-646-4855, (Ad on page 33)

unltd.500 YYNYYN One Government Drive, Forest Park • www.stlzoo.org/weddings

Schwarz Barn Inc., 618-570-6688, (Ad on page 77)

5004 State Route 160, Highland, IL 62249 • schwarzbarn.com

The Sheldon Concert Hall & Ballroom, 314-533-9900, (Ad on page 123)

NN 3648 Washington Blvd., 63108 • www.sheldonconcerthall.org

Sheraton Westport Lakeside Chalet, 314-878-1500, (Ad on page 48)

1,000500 YYNNNY 191 Westport Plaza, 63146 • www.sheratonwestport.com

Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel, 314-878-1500, (Ad on page 48)

500250 YYNNNY 900 Westport Plaza, 63146 • www.sheratonwestport.com

Silver Oaks Chateau, 314-807-6037, (Ad on page 3)

300300 YYNNNY 1168 State Highway 100, Wildwood, MO 63069 • www.silveroakschateau.com

Slate Private Event Space, 314-899-0430, (Ad on page 29)

170150 NYNY ask N 1015 Locust St., St. Louis, MO 63101 • www.eventsatbaileys.com

The Smith at Moto, 314-446-1805, (Ad on page 47)

1,000450 NYNNNN 3408 Locust St, St. Louis, MO 63103 • www.thesmithstlouis.com

Photo Credit - Anna Jung-Hwa Photography

The Solarium at The Ritz Carlton, St. Louis, 314-863-6300, (Ad on page 19) Y 250150 YYNYYY 100 Carondelet Plaza, 63105 • www.ritzcarlton.com

SqWires Annex, 314-865-3522, (Ad on page 127) Y 200150 YYNYNN 1415 South 18th St., St. Louis, MO 63104 • www.sqwires.com

St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station, 314-923-3900 Y 750450 YYNYYY 901 S. 18th Street, 63103 www.stlouisaquarium.com

St. Louis Carousel, 314-615-8344 Y 400200 YNYNNN 15189 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield, MO 63017 • www.stlouiscarousel.com

St. Louis Union Station Hotel, 314-621-5262, (Ad on page 201) Y 500500 NY call NNY 1820 Market St., 63103 • www.stlunionstationhotel.com

Stone House of St. Charles, 636-317-1222, (Ad on page 145)

call 500 YNYNNN 4401 McClay Road, St. Charles, MO 63304 • www.stonehouseofstcharles.com

Sunset Bluffs, 314-660-2210, (Ad on page 141)

300300 YYNNYY 230 Sunset Bluffs Rd., Washington, MO 63090 • sunsetbluffs.com

Third Degree Glass Factory, 314-367-4527, (Ad on page 93)

5200 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63108 • www.thirddegreeglassfactory.com

Three Barn Farm, 314-961-7588 x221, (Ad on page 72)

20955 Highway W, Clarksville, MO 63336 • www.cateringstlouis.com

The Venue at Maison du Lac (Ces & Judy’s Catering), 314-991-6700, (Ad on page 13)

2603 Wild Plum Valley Road, Catawissa, MO 63069 • www.thevenuestl.com

The Venue at Wildflower Ridge, thevenueatwildflowerridge@gmail.com, (Ad on page 197)

300300 YNYNNN 16035 Too Long ln Marthasville, MO 63357 • www.thevenueatwildflowerridge.com

Westin St. Louis, 314-621-2000, (Ad on page 15)

400270 NYN ask NY 811 Spruce Street, St. Louis, MO 63102 • www.marriott.com/stlwi

Westwind Hills, 314-325-2556 Y 300300 YY ask NNN 1641 Highway OO, Pacific, Missouri 63069 • www.westwindhills.com

Willow Private Event Space, 314-899-0430, (Ad on page 29)

Y 300225 YYNY ask N 321 North 10th St., 63101 • www.weddingsinwillow.com

Windows On Washington, 314-241-5555, (Ad on inside back cover)

Y N/A450 YYNYNN 1601 Washington Avenue, 63101 • www.wowbanquets.com

St. Louis-Chesterfield 159 Lamp and Lantern Village Chesterfield, MO 63017 (636) 220-6087

St Louis-Brentwood 9040 Manchester Rd

St Louis, MO 63144 (314) 942-3535

Wentzville

St. Peters 6123 Mid Rivers Mall Blvd St Peters, MO 63304 (314) 492-2325

Happily Ever After AND THEY ATE CAKE

Columbia 2900 Trimble Road, Ste 103 Columbia, MO 65201 (573) 615-7500

1600 Wentzville Pkwy, Ste 109 Wentzville, MO 63385 (636) 466-8006

Fairview Heights 5915 N Illinois St Fairview Heights, IL 62208 (618) 416-8002

Edwardsville 6151 Trace Parkway Dr, Ste C Edwardsville, IL 62025 (618) 221-4931

Arnold 834 Arnold Commons Dr Arnold, MO 63010 (636) 245-2340

ESSENTIAL GUIDE

ACCOMMODATIONS

21C MUSEUM HOTEL

1528 Locust Street

314-347-6400

www.21cmuseumhotels.com/stlouis

AC HOTEL BY MARRIOTT CHESTERFIELD

16461 Wild Horse Creek Road

636-778-5600

www.marriott.com/stlac

AMERISTAR HOTEL

1 Ameristar Blvd, St Charles 636-949-7777

www.ameristar.com

ANGAD ARTS HOTEL

3550 Samuel Shepard Drive

314-561-0033 www.AngadArtsHotel.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

THE FOUR SEASONS HOTEL

999 North 2nd Street 314-881-5800

www.fourseasons.com

GOLD DOOR LOFT

Airbnb in Soulard Instagram: @GoldDoorLoft www.JandJdesignteam.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 ST. LOUIS-CREVE COEUR

1030 Woodcrest Terrace Drive 314-594-7000

www.hiccstl.com

HOTEL SAINT LOUIS

705 Olive Street

314-241-4300

www.hotelsaintlouis.com

HYATT REGENCY ST. LOUIS AT THE ARCH

315 Chestnut Street 314-655-1234

www.hyattregencystlouis.com

INNSBROOK RESORT

596 Aspen Way Drive Innsbrook, MO 636-928-3366

www.innsbrook-resort.com

LE MERIDIEN ST. LOUIS CLAYTON 7730 Bonhomme Avenue 314-863-0400

www.lemeridienclayton.com

LIVE! BY LOEWS

799 Clark Avenue 314-597-9700 www.loewshotels.com

LODGE AT GRANT’S TRAIL

4398 Ho meister Avenue

314-638-3340

www.lodgeatgrantstrail.com

MARRIOTT ST. LOUIS GRAND

800 Washington Avenue

314-418-5820

www.marriottstlouisgrand.com

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

THE ROYAL SONESTA CHASE PARK PLAZA

212 Kingshighway 314-633-3000 www.sonesta.com

SEVEN GABLES INN

26 N. Meramec Ave.

314-863-8400 www.sevengablesinn.com

SHERATON WESTPORT PLAZA & LAKESIDE CHALET 900 Westport Plaza 314-878-1500 www.sheratonwestport.com

ST. LOUIS UNION STATION HOTEL 1820 Market Street 314-231-1234 www.stlunionstationhotel.com

WESTIN ST. LOUIS 811 Spruce Street 314-621-2000 www.marriott.com/stlwi

BACHELORETTE/ BACHELOR PARTIES

360 ULTIMATE ROOFTOP BAR 1 South Broadway 314-241-8439 www.360-stl.com

ARMORY STL 3660 Market Street 314-282-2720 www.armorystl.com

BUDWEISWER BEERMASTER TOUR 1200 Lynch Street www.budweisertours.com

BEAUTY & HEALTH

BRIDES BY BRADY 14145 Clayton Road 662-801-5898 www.bridesbybrady.com

EDEN WELLNESS 10807 Big Bend, Kirkwood 314-648-4856 www.edenwellnessstl.com

FLAWLESS BRIDAL CO. 314-287-3314 www.flawlessmakeupllc.com

LALO SALON 16223 Baxter Road, Chesterfield 636-733-6996 www.lalosalon.com

LOOKS BY LISA & CO 8000 Bonhomme Ave. 314-229-1964 www.looksbylisa.com

ESSENTIAL GUIDE

LILI HU – LOOKS BY LILI ALTNETHER

314-520-0534

www.lilihulooks.com

NORY BEEBE

214-310-7220

www.norybeebe.com

BRIDAL GOWNS & SALONS

BELLA BRIDESMAIDS

4732 McPherson Avenue

314-205-1191

www.bellabridesmaids.com

BERRYBRIDGE

9904 Clayton Road

314-997-1439

www.berrybridgebridal.com

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 e ective date; an Illinois license for sixty days.

BRIDAL PARLOUR

3630 Green Mount Crossing Dr, Shiloh, IL 618-622-0880

www.bridalparlour.net

MIA GRACE

108 Chesterfield Towne Center 636-778-3433

www.miagracebridal.com

MIMI’S BRIDAL AT TOWN & COUNTRY

2730 N. Ballas Road

314-863-7200

www.mimisbridaltownandcountry.com

PATRICE J. BRIDAL

1977 St. Charles Rock Rd, Suite 134 314-292-9652

www.patricejbridal.com

3.Both bride and groom must apply in person. In Missouri, you may apply for a license at any o ce 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)

SIGNATURE BRIDAL

703 Long Road Crossing, Suite 1 636-778-3200

www.signaturebridalstlouis.com

TAILORED BRIDAL

609 E. Lockwood Ave., Suite 202 www.tailoedstl.com

THE ULTIMATE BRIDE

1115 S. Big Bend Blvd. 314-961-9997 www.theultimatebride.com

CAKES & CONFECTIONS

THE CAKERY 1420 Tamm Avenue 314-647-6000

www.thecakerybakery.net

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

Je erson 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 O ce 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)

ESSENTIAL GUIDE

CAKE SNOB

4709 Hampton Avenue 314-484-4547

www.cakesnobstl.com

CLEMENTINE’S NAUGHTY & NICE CREAMERY

314-782-5400

www.clementinescreamery.com

COLD STONE CREAMERY

3228 Green Mount Crossing Drive, Shiloh, IL

#7 Ronnie’s Plaza, St. Louis 618-622-0044

www.coldstonecreamery.com

CRUMBL COOKIES

Five Metro Area Locations www.crumblcookies.com

THE CUP

28 Maryland Plaza, Central West End 314-367-6111

1057 Century Dr., Edwardsville, IL 618-656-2287

www.cravethecup.com

MCARTHUR’S BAKERY

3055 Lemay Ferry Road 314-894-0900

www.mcarthurs.com

NOTHING BUNDT CAKES

159 Lamp and Lantern Village, Chesterfield 636-220-6084

9040 Manchester Road, Brentwood 314-942-3535

6123 Mid Rivers Mall Blvd., St. Peters 314-492-2535

2900 Trimble Road, Suite 103, Columbia, MO 573-615-7500

5915 N. Illinois Street, Fairview Heights, IL 618-416-8002

1600 Wentzville Pkwy Ste 109, Wentzville 636-466-8006

6151 Trace parkway Dr. Ste C, Edwardsville 618-221-4931 www.nothingbundtcakes.com

SLING ‘N SCOOPS

204 S. Main, Red Bud, IL 618-791-3965 www.slingnscoops.com

TEMMTATIONS BY WEDDING WONDERLAND

3449 Pheasant Meadow Drive, O’Fallon, MO 314-837-5015 www.wwcakeshop.com

WEDDING WONDERLAND

3449 Pheasant Meadow Drive, O’Fallon, MO 314-837-5015

www.wwcakeshop.com

CATERERS

Also see REHEARSALDINNER on page 204 and the RECEPTION SITES grid on page 188. Please note that many of the restaurants listed here may also be able to help you with small, intimate wedding receptions.

612 NORTH EVENTS AND CATERING 612 North 2nd Street 314-889-0612

www.612north.com

BRICK + BRAMBLE www.BrickAndBramble.co

Photo: @Chelsealieferphoto

ESSENTIAL GUIDE

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

CULLINARY CANVAS

314-446-1805 www.cullinarycanvasstl.com

THE FIFTH WHEEL CATERING BY BAILEY’S RESTAURANTS 314-899-0430 www.eventsatbaileys.com

THE GITTO RESTAURANT GROUP 5226 Shaw Avenue 314-772-8898 www.charliegittos.com

GUIDOS 5046 Shaw 314-771-4990 www.guidostl.com

GRACE MEAT + THREE 4270 Manchester Avenue 314-533-2700 www.stlgrace.com

OPA CATERING 3101 Hampton Avenue 314-644-4264 www.arisrestaurantstl.com/catering

ORLANDO’S CATERING

4300 Ho meister 2050 Dorsett Village Plaza 314-638-6660 www.orlandogardens.com

THE PASTA HOUSE COMPANY CATERING 2200 59th Street 314-644-1400 www.thepastahouse.com

PATTY LONG CATERING

412 N Euclid Avenue 314-621-9598 www.pattylongcatering.com

RUSSO’S CATERING 9904 Page Avenue 314-427-6771 www.russosgourmet.com

SALT AND SMOKE

2452 Centerline Industrial Drive 314-727-0200 www.saltandsmokebbq.com

THE SOCIAL AFFAIR

2232 Thurman Avenue 314-735-5527 www.thesociala airstl.com

WALNUT CATERING COMPANY 314-600-4097 www.walnutcatering.com

Photo by Chosen Photography

ESSENTIAL GUIDE

CEREMONY SITES

See CEREMONY SITES listings on page 186

DÉCOR

ALL SEASONS LINEN

8312 Olive Blvd

314 983-0090

www.allseasonslinen.com

EYE CANDY RENTALS BACKDROPS

618-541-1383

www.eyecandyrentals.com

LIFE LIGHTS

618-401-7413

www.getlitwithlifelights.com

WARSON WOODS ANTIQUE GALLERY

10091 Manchester Road

314-909-0123

www.MissouriAntiqueMalls.com

DESTINATION WEDDINGS

ECHO BLUFF LODGE

34489 Echo Blu Dr., Eminence, MO

573-531-7001

www.echoblu statepark.com

INNSBROOK RESORT

596 Aspen Way Drive, Innsbrook, MO

636-928-3366

www.innsbrook-resort.com

TRAVEL HAUS OF ST. LOUIS

11229 Concord Village Ave

314-842-6000

www.travelhausstlouis.com

WASHINGTON MISSOURI

636-239-2715

www.visitwashmo.com

FLORISTS

ARTISTRY

2734 LaSalle Street

314-772-1301

www.artistryflorist.com

FLORAL PLAY

210 Old Dorsett Road

314-277-6145

www.floralplay.com

ROUGE FLORAL DESIGN

5055 Highway N. Suite 210, Cottleville 636-459-0543

www.rougefloraldesign.com

WILDFLOWERS

1013 Ohio

314-772-9900

www.wildflowersstl.com

FORMALWEAR

Also see BRIDAL GOWNS & SALONS on page 196

SAVVI FORMALWEAR

Alton Square Mall, 618-465-1110

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

ESSENTIAL GUIDE

STALLONE’S FORMAL WEAR

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

TAILORED GENTS AT SAVILE ROW 8101 Maryland Avenue 314-721-7848 www.tailoredgents.com

GIFTS—ATTENDANT GIFTS, FAVORS, HOSPITALITY BAGS AND ACCESSORIES

CROWN CANDY KITCHEN 1401 St. Louis Avenue 314-621-9650 www.CrownCandyKitchen.net

EYE CANDY CONFETTI NEON SIGNS hello@eyecandyconfetti.com www.eyecandyconfetti.com

HEARTH & SOUL 9640 Clayton Road 314-567-SOUL www.hearthandsoul.com

THIRD DEGREE GLASS FACTORY 5200 Delmar Blvd 314-367-4527 www.stlglass.com

WARSON WOODS ANTIQUE GALLERY 10091 Manchester Road 314-909-0123 www.MissouriAntiqueMalls.com

ZORAZEBRA 213-840-4110 Instagram.com/zorazebra

HONEYMOONS

TRAVEL HAUS OF ST. LOUIS 11229 Concord Village Ave 314-842-6000 www.travelhausstlouis.com

INVITATIONS/STATIONERS

LEIGHWOOD DESIGN STUDIO www.leighwooddesignstudio.com

PERFETTA PAPER STUDIO 314-221-8035 www.perfettapaperstudio.com

JEWELRY

ADAM FOSTER FINE JEWELRY 601 S. Lindbergh Blvd. 314-771-3390 www.fosterjewelry.com

FIRE AND FACET STUDIOS 601A E. Lockwood Ave. 314-731-6008 www.fireandfacetstudios.com

THE SILVER LADY 6364 Delmar Blvd. 314-727-0704 www.thesilver-lady.com

ESSENTIAL GUIDE

TIMEKEEPERS

17 N. Meramec, Clayton 314-721-4548

www.timekeepersclayton.com

11118 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur

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.completewedo.com/st-louis

EXCLUSIVE EVENTS

13633 Lakefront Drive 314-995-7282 www.exclusiveeventsinc.com

TKO

314.647.3000 www.tko-djs.com

MOTHER OF THE BRIDE/ SPECIAL OCCASION

MIA GRACE

108 Chesterfield Towne Center

636-778-3433 www.miagracebridal.com

MIMI’S BRIDAL AT TOWN & COUNTRY

2730 N. Ballas Road 314-863-7200 www.mimisbridaltownandcountry.com

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE Plaza Frontenac 314-567-9200

THE VAULT LUXURY RESALE

2325 S. Brentwood Blvd. 314-736-6511 www.thevaultluxuryresalecom

MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT

ANGELA MARIE ROCCHIO SOPRANO 734-645-3273 www.angelamarierocchio.com

BEAU SON STRINGS www.beausonsstrings.com

COMPLETE WEDDINGS + EVENTS

WE DO PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO, PHOTO BOOTH & LIGHTING 314-991-5656 www.completewedo.com/st-louis

MANHASSET STRINGS 636-537-0405 www.manhassetstrings.com

PHAT MIXX PRODUCTIONS 618-409-1055 www.phatmixxproductions.com

Cl a ssically el eg ant weddings with distinctive charm.

Luxurious and one- of- a-kind in our amenities and ser vices, your wedding deserves the exceptional qualities that make us a part of the select group, Curio - A Collection by Hilton.TM

ESSENTIAL GUIDE

THE ROSEWOOD ENSEMBLE 314-609-0702 www.rosewood-ensemble.com

THE SPECTRUM BAND 314-610-0128 www.spectrumband.net

TKO 314.647.3000 www.tko-djs.com

ONLINE PLANNING

THE COLLECTIVE www.o whitestl.com

GREAT RIVERS & ROUTES www.riversandroutes.com

SAINT LOUIS BRIDE MAGAZINE www.bridestl.com

WASHINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 636-239-2715 www.visitwashmo.com

OFFICIANTS

CAROLYN BURKE STL 314-821-4844 www.carolynburkestl.com

IT'S OFFICIAL 314! WEDDINGS AND CEREMONIES 314-479-9241 www.itso cial314.com

THE LOVE STORYTELLER 314-605-7804 www.thelovestoryteller.com

PHOTOBOOTHS

FALL/WINTER

COMPLETE WEDDINGS + EVENTS WE DO PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO, PHOTO BOOTH & LIGHTING 314-991-5656 www.completewedo.com/st-louis

FÊTE BOOTH PHOTO BOOTH 618-541-1383 www.fetebooth.com

LUXURY BASH SERVICES info@luxurybash.com www.luxurybash.com

ST. LOUIS PHOTO PARTY 314-356-8940 www.stlphotoparty.com

PHOTOGRAPHERS

ABBIE TAKES PICTURES 314-616-2794 www.AbbieTakesPictures.com

BRIANNA ROSE PHOTOGRAPHY 420 W. Main, Suite B 636-638-1147 www.briannarosellc.com

COMPLETE WEDDINGS + EVENTS WE DO PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO, PHOTO BOOTH & LIGHTING 314-991-5656 www.completewedo.com/st-louis

ESSENTIAL GUIDE

KELLY PARK PHOTOGRAPHY

314-570-7413 www.kellyparkphotography.com

MEMORIES ARE FOREVER

618-560-4503 www.memoriesareforever.com

MICHELLE JAHNS PHOTOGRAPHY www.michellejphotography.com

WHITE KLUMP PHOTOGRAPHY

314-471-8027

www.whiteklumpphotography.com

ZACH DALIN PHOTOGRAPHY

7128 Pershing Avenue

314-941-6253 www.zachdalin.com

ZETTL PHOTOGRAPHY www.zettlphoto.com

PLANNERS & CONSULTANTS

ALTAR'D EVENTS

11 South Newstead Avenue

314-261-4211

www.altardevents.com

C5 EVENTS & DÉCOR

314-782-5880 www.c5eventsanddecor.com

CELEBRATE BY CECE

314-441-5562

www.celebratebycece.com

COMPLETE WEDDINGS + EVENTS

WE DO PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO, PHOTO BOOTH & LIGHTING

314-991-5656

www.completewedo.com/st-louis

DIVINE EVENTS

314-669-5933 www.mydivineevents.com

FLOURISH EVENTS

314-803-8134 www.flourishstl.com

LZ EVENT CO

314-971-8519 www.lz-eventco.com

MAUREEN RENEE EVENTS

314-800-0660 www.maureenreneeevents.com

SAPPHIRE EVENTS www.sapphiresquareevents.com

SAVVY BRIDE WEDDING PLANNING

314-920-7824 www.savvybridestl.com

SIMCHA’S EVENTS

314-458-5463 www.simchasevents.com

RECEPTION SITES

See RECEPTION SITE GRID on page 188.

Crumbl - Des Peres, Crestwood, Chesterfield, Cottleville & Wentzville

Best Fit, Service, Style and Price Stallone’s Formal Wear

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.

Maryland Hts | 87 Progress Parkway 314-576-5900

Ladue | 9644 Clayton Rd 314-997-8900

O’Fallon | 2392 Hwy K 636-272-4799

South County | 5714 S. Lindbergh 314-729-0004

www.stallonesformalwear.com

Entirely Fitting Since 1899

Sales & Rentals Tuxedos/Suits

WHY CHOOSE FUN TYME LIMOUSINE?

• Our eet consists of a wide variety of vehicles from 1 passenger up to 44 passengers.

• Pricing includes – fuel, pickup, drop o , unlimited stops, bottled water, soda, and champange.

• We specialize in luxury limousine service for Weddings, Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties, Airport Transports and more.

• Our chau eurs are professionally trained and take pride in their work.

REGISTRY

CRATE AND BARREL 1 The Boulevard 314-725-6380

www.crateandbarrel.com

HEARTH & SOUL

9640 Clayton Road 314-567-SOUL www.hearthandsoul.com

MACY’S

St. Louis Galleria, 314-726-1810

Mid Rivers, 636-278-6660

South County, 314-892-0110

St. Clair Square, 618-624-2000

West County Center, 314-966-0017 www.macys.com/locator

REHEARSAL DINNERS, SHOWERS & BRUNCHES

Also see RECEPTION SITE GRID on Page 188 and CATERERS beginning on page 197.

ARI’S RESTAURANT

3101 Hampton Avenue 314-644-4264 www.arisrestaurantstl.com

BARNETT ON WASHINGTON

3207 Washington Avenue 844-462-2763 www.barnettonwashington.com

BRICK + BRAMBLE

2323 Plum Street, Edwardsville, IL 618-650-9151 www.BrickAndBramble.co

BROOKDALE FARMS

8004 Twin Rivers Road, Eureka 636-938-1005 www.brookdalefarms.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

ESSENTIAL GUIDE

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

THE FOUNTAIN ON LOCUST 3037 Locust 314-649-0567

www.fountainonlocust.com

GATEWAY ARCH RIVERBOATS

50 S. Leonor K. Sullivan Blvd. 314-923-3047

www.gatewayarch.com

GUIDO’S

5046 Shaw Ave - The Hill

314-771-4900 www.guidosstl.com

LILIANA’S COTTLEVILLE

3891 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Cottleville

636-477-5550 www.lilianascottleville.com

THE LODGE AT GRANT’S TRAIL BY ORLANDOS 4398 Ho meister

314-638-3340

www.lodgeatgrantstrail.com

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

Manhasset String Quartet

Cardinals

From

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

SQWIRES 1415 South 18th Street 314-865-3522 www.sqwires.com

THE VENUE AT MAISON DU LAC 2603 Wild Plum Valley Road, Catawissa 314-991-6700 www.thevenuestl.com

RENTALS

ALL SEASONS LINEN 8312 Olive Blvd 314 983-0090 www.allseasonslinen.com

ALOBAR’S INC 716 Hanley Industrial Court 314-781-7600 www.alobars.com

EXCLUSIVE EVENTS 13633 Lakefront Drive 314-995-7282 www.exclusiveeventsinc.com

EYE CANDY RENTALS BACKDROPS 618-541-1383 www.eyecandyrentals.com

LETTERS IN THE LOU 314-650-0966 www.lettersinthelou.com

LIFE LIGHTS 618-401-7413 www.getlitwithlifelights.com

TRAUBE TENTS & STRUCTURES 800-352-TENT www.traubetent.com

SPECIAL TOUCHES

EYE CANDY CONFETTI NEON SIGNS hello@eyecandyconfetti.com www.eyecandyconfetti.com

LETTERS IN THE LOU 314-650-0966 www.lettersinthelou.com

SPECIALTY SERVICES

WEDPETS www.wedpets.com

ESSENTIAL GUIDE

TRANSPORTATION

BEST TRANSPORTATION

4628 Crossroads Industrial Drive 314-989-1500 www.besttransportation.com

FUN TYME LIMOUSINE

314-313-LIMO www.funtymelimo.com

VIDEOGRAPHERS

COMPLETE WEDDINGS + EVENTS

WE DO PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO, PHOTO BOOTH & LIGHTING

314-991-5656 www.completewedo.com/st-louis

FIRST TWIN FILMS

www.firsttwinfilms.com

WESTVIEW MEDIA

314-726-6222 www.westviewmedia.com

ZACH DALIN PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO

7128 Pershing Avenue 314-941-6253

www.zachdalin.com

WEDDING SHOWS

WEDDING CONNECTION

Sunday, January 2025 from 12-4:00pm

The Ritz-Carlton Saint Louis 100 Carondelet Plaza. Clayton www.BrideSTL.com for Date

OFF WHITE – THE WEDDING SHOW

Sunday, July 28 from 12-3:30pm 18Rails at City Foundry 3730 Foundry Way www.O WhiteSTL.com

THE ONE WEDDING SHOW

August 4, 2024 at Ameristar St. Charles 12pm-4pm | January 4, 2025

St. Charles Convention Center www.theoneweddingshow.com

OPA CATERING AT ARI’S RESTAURANT

Opa Catering takes pride in using fresh local ingredients to create traditional Greek cuisine, perfect for your special day. Guests at your reception, rehearsal dinner, and brunch will be transported to the Mediterranean with our authentic Greek recipes, cooked from scratch. Opa!

every event deserves something blue

Photos by Victoria E. Photography

Style

Join us in celebrating the simple, modern, classic way of life with specialty finds in our Women’s and Men’s closets, Hearth Room, Dining Room, Kitchen and bar, Pet Corner, Library, Bed and Bath, Patio and more! Hearth and Soul invite you to experience our community events, design services, and modern wedding registry; all designed to enhance and simplify your life!

(314)567-7685 | 9640 Clayton Rd, St. Louis, MO 63124 | HearthAndSoul.com @shophearthandsoul

Complete Weddings + Events

The St. Louis area’s solution for full service weddings + special events. Offering a one stop shop for DJ, Photography, Videography, Photobooth, Uplighting and Day of Coordination to make your event a COMPLETE experience!

11100 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63141 www.completewedo.com/st-louis | 314-991-5656

Spectrum Band

Spectrum Band is a variety dance band based in St. Louis that specializes in live music for weddings! This talented group of professional musicians perform a wide “Spectrum” of popular genres of music. They have received The Knot’s “Best of Weddings” and Wedding Wire’s “Couple’s Choice” awards for eleven consecutive years. They love entertaining audiences with their energetic and professional performances. If you’re looking for a lively, fun, and experienced band for your wedding, Spectrum Band is the band for you. www.spectrumband.net • 314-610-0128

Your Unforgettable Wedding Awaits!

At Luxury Bash Photo Booth, we provide an experience customized with your vision in mind! We are all about giving couples and their guests a great experience and creating unforgettable memories. So strike a pose and dance like no one is watching with our 360 Booth and Photo Booth experiences! Book us for your next event because, at Luxury Bash, We Party With A Purpose! info@luxurybash.com • www.luxurybash.com

Perfetta is a custom stationer serving the St. Louis, Missouri area. Invitations give your guests a special sneak peek of your wedding. Make them worthy of your story! With over 10 years of experience, Jennifer will work with you to create invitations and coordinating items that reflect your style and vision.

save the dates • invitations • seating charts • place cards • menus • table numbers programs • signage • labels + tags • envelope addressing • thank you notes requests welcome

314.221.8035 | hello@perfettapaperstudio.com www.perfettapaperstudio.com

Let the family traditions of Crown Candy Kitchen be a part of your special day. From welcome gift baskets, rehearsal dinner thank yous and reception favors, our rich chocolate is handmade just for you. Let us help create the sweetest memories for your family and friends. Select from our moulded chocolate bars, hand dipped nuts, caramels & cremes or customize the perfect gift. www.crowncandykitchen.com • info@crowncandykitchen.com • 314-621-7229

TKO

TKO has been turning dreams into memories since 1984. While other companies have come and gone, TKO remains the largest locally owned and operated entertainment provider in the St. Louis area. At TKO, our experienced team will help you personalize the perfect soundtrack to your day! Call, email or stop by our office today to find out about the TKO difference. www.tko-djs.com | 314.647.3000

Memories Are Forever

Offers a mix of photojournalistic style images with traditional photography.

www.memoriesareforever.com tomatmaf@gmail.com | amyatmaf@gmail.com 314.267.9958

At Floral Play, we cultivate timeless statement pieces that are vibrant, bold, and inimitable. Our arrangements are nothing short of breathtaking.

(314)- 277- 6145

www.Floralplay.com

DISCOVER YOUR DREAM WEDDING WITH C5 EVENTS & DÉCOR

We specialize in turning your unique vision into a awlessly executed celebration. Our expert team handles every detail with precision and care, ensuring your special day is memorable and stress-free. Trust us to bring your love story to life with elegance and style.

c5eventsdecor21@gmail.com | c5eventsanddecor.com

Elopements & Micro

A “true” intimate wedding venue for couples who desire a smaller wedding with BIG style!

www.marrymecottage.com 636-734-6077

9036 Veterans Memorial Parkway O’Fallon, MO 63366

Visit www.bridestl.com for more information

Cardinals Special Events

With options in Busch Stadium and Cardinals Nation for groups of all sizes, Cardinals Special Events has the right venue for your rehearsal dinner. Let us help make your wedding weekend one for the record books!

Request additional information today

cardinals.com/events 314-345-9630

Ces & Judy’s Catering

Ces & Judy’s Catering has been creating dazzling & delicious events and cuisine for over 40 years. Since the beginning we have catered in many varied locations in the St. Louis area, and we take great pride in improving the experience for all of our clients. At Ces & Judy’s, we go above and beyond every personal detail to ensure your wedding is the wedding of your dreams.

www.cesandjudys.com • info@cesandjudys.com • 314-991-6700 10440 German Blvd, Frontenac, MO 63131

Marriott St. Louis Grand

A Pairing of Tastes. A Marriage of Flavors. When it comes to rehearsal dinners, our culinary staff at the Marriott St. Louis Grand will work with you to create menus that reflect your own special style. Maybe there’s a family tradition passed down from generations you want to keep, or cultures brought together in a special way. You may want to break a few rules or combine ideas to make it your own. No matter what you have envisioned, we’ll work hard to make it a reality. You’ll be so happy you said yes to the Marriott St. Louis Grand. 800 Washington Avenue • 314-418-5820 • MarriottStLouisGrand.com

Guido’s

Guido’s

Located in the heart of “The Hill”, Guido’s Pizzeria & Tapas offers a banquet room for your private event. Our banquent room can accomodate up to 50 guests. We offer an intimate setting with hardwood floors, a beautiful fireplace, and a private bar.

With such a diverse menu, we are able to customize your package to fit your budget. We are open 7 days a week.

Located in the heart of “The Hill”, Guido’s Pizzeria & Tapas offers a banquet room for your private event. Our banquet room can accommodate up to 50 guests. We offer an intimate setting with hardwood floors, a beautiful fireplace, and a private bar. With such a diverse menu, we are able to customize your package to fit your budget. We are open 7 days a week.

Call us for more details on our event space, off site catering options, and our wood fired cuisine mobile oven.

Call us for more details on our event space, off site catering options, and our wood fired cuisine mobile oven.

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Moonrise Hotel

5046 Shaw Ave. 314-771-4900

guidosstl.com 5046 Shaw Ave. 314-771-4900

The Moonrise hotel offers a variety of distinctive event spaces perfect for intimate weddings, rehearsal dinners, showers, brunches and guestroom accommodations. Contact Moonrise Hotel’s wedding specialists sales@moonrisehotel.com

Magnolia Hotel St. Louis

Culinary excellence meets historic charm! Nestled in the heart of downtown and one block away from lively Washington Avenue, Magnolia St. Louis - a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott, will leave a lasting impression on your guests. From rehearsal dinners to bridal brunches, Magnolia Hotel will provide a magnificent backdrop for all your wedding memories through our professional planning staff, memorable flavors and artisan creations by our executive chef, as well as elegant spaces with beautiful city views. Celebrate & Stay! 421 North 8th Street | 314-436-9000 | MagnoliaHotels.com/StLouis team.stl.sales@magnoliahotels.com

From concept to Cuisine, let’s make your rehearsal dinner amazing. Private rooms accommodate 20-100

Sunset Hills 314-858-3932

sunsethills.eatwalnut.com

10797 Sunset Hills Plaza

St. Louis, MO 63127

O’Fallon 636-685-0212

ofallon.eatwalnut.com 4401 Highway K Ofallon, MO 63368

Panorama

Panorama, the upscale café at the Saint Louis Art Museum, is the picture-perfect venue for your rehearsal dinner. Enjoy our chef’s beautiful cuisine inspired by the Museum’s art. Panorama is named after its sweeping views of Forest Park through floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Art Hill. One Fine Arts Drive - Forest Park 314-655-5387 www.slam.org

Liliana’s Cottleville

Looking for the perfect venue for your rehearsal dinner, bridal shower or bachelorette party in beautiful Cottleville, MO? Look no further! At Liliana’s Cottleville location, we offer a unique and enchanting event space themed after the iconic Marilyn Monroe. With seating for up to 80 guests, our space is ideal for creating unforgettable memories. Imagine indulging in award-winning Italian cuisine while surrounded by the charm of Marilyn Monroe’s era. Make your rehearsal dinner a truly memorable experience with us.

3891 Mid Rivers Mall Dr, Cottleville, MO 314-387-1929 • events@lilianascottleville.com • LilianasCottleville.com

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

Create the wedding experience of your dreams starting with a personalized consultation.

Kate Hunter Director of Catering Sales

Katherine.Hunter@ritzcarlton.com

314-863-6300

Ritzcarlton.com/stlouis

Rehearsals, B runches,& S howers

Visit www.bridestl.com for more information A

Charlie Gitto’s

St. Louis’ Favorite Italian Dining Experience and the perfect setting for your rehearsal dinner, as well as, welcome and post-wedding send-off events.

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

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

Catering at Ari’s Restaurant

Opa! Celebrate your special day with authentic Greek cuisine made by Opa Catering. Let us cater your event with our fresh, delicious, authentic Mediterranean recipes. Or book our charming private room at Ari’s Restaurant for a shower, brunch, or welcome dinner featuring our made-from-scratch cuisine.

3101 Hampton Ave. (314)644-4264 www.arisrestaurantstl.com/catering

Olive & Oak

Hospitality is at the heart of what we do here at Olive + Oak. Receptions, rehearsal dinners, engagement celebrations, and showers alike receive a carefully curated experience. Our team’s passions lie within providing an exceptional food and beverage journey and standout service to match. No matter your group size, we have a spot for you to gather around our table. 216 West Lockwood Avenue Webster Groves, Missouri | 63119 314.764.4184 oliveandoak.oohosp.com/events

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 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 stlzoo.org/host

Rehearsals, B runches,& S howers

Le Meridien Hotel

Your rehearsal dinner at Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton will be vividly remembered and fondly recalled. Host the celebration before the celebration through a tapestry of choices and customizations at Café la Vie with a 15% discount on your rehearsal dinner when you book your wedding at Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton in 2023 and 2024. For more information or to book, contact our sales department at sales@lemeridienclayton.com or 314-719-4308.

Barnett on Washington

Let the memories begin here. Barnett on Washington is the perfect venue for an intimate, elegant, and timeless event. Our gorgeous bar and indooroutdoor space let your party visions come to life. Our preferred caterers ensure your guests get the perfect menu for your special event. Rehearsal Dinners, Engagements, Showers, or Brunches, let us help you make it extraordinary. Grand Center St. Louis ~ Events@Barnettonwashington.com www.Barnettonwashington.com

The Fountain on Locust

Celebrating life’s special moments, both big and small, is at the heart of what we do at The Fountain on Locust. With both our one-of-a-kind hand painted Dining Room and private speakeasy event space, The Stardust Room, the options are endless for Rehearsal Dinners, Showers, Receptions, and more! We work with you one on one to carefully curate and execute your perfect event, while our incredible in-house catering & bartending teams take care of all the delicious refreshments. Whatever you’re dreaming up, we’re here to sprinkle a little extra magic on your vision and bring it to life! Mention St. Louis Bride Magazine and receive a custom cocktail for your special event!

3037 Locust 63103 • events@fountainonlocust.com www.fountainonlocust.com • (314) 649-0567

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 and Sales Department 314.342.4655 • salesstlrs@hyatt.com • 315 Chestnut Street, St. Louis, MO 63102 hyattregencystlouis.com

The Dogwood in The Grove

The Dogwood is a cozy-chic venue in a vibrant city neighborhood, perfect for celebrations of all types. The venue offers five separate spaces including the main floor and bar, our bright and airy second floor with bar, an outdoor terrace, a lush garden, and bridal suite and groom’s quarters to accommodate celebrations both large and intimate. Events at The Dogwood are catered exclusively by The Social Affair and include custom menu design, delicious from-scratch food, curated bar packages, and our friendly and hospitable service. Welcome to Extraordinary!

4308 Manchester Avenue St. Louis, MO 63110 www.thedogwoodstl.com

Visit www.bridestl.com for more information A SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION

Old Hickory Golf Club

Nestled amidst the lush landscapes and timeless charm, Old Hickory Golf Club stands as the quintessential venue for every special occasion. Whether you’re toasting to the anticipation of a beautiful union or embracing the impending arrival of a bundle of joy, Old Hickory offers a refined and intimate space where laughter and love can blossom. Additionally, we offer a wide variety of customizable packages to meet your specific tastes and budget and our team will ensure that every detail is tended to with care, allowing you to focus on creating cherished memories with your nearest and dearest. Old Hickory Golf Club #1 Dye Club Dr., St. Peters, MO 63304 636-477-8960 | www.oldhickorygc.com

Ameristar Casino Resort Spa

When celebrating your love deserves more than a single day, choose a location that can host every memory under one roof. From micro weddings to lavish affairs, From rehearsal dinners to celebratory brunches, From bachelorette parties to pre-wedding spa pampering, Unforgettable celebrations are uniquely yours at Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Learn how we make events remarkable by calling 636.940.4364 or visiting us at AmeristarStCharles.com

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

Anheuser-Busch Biergarten

Located in the heart of downtown St. Louis, MO, The Biergarten at Anheuser-Busch is a perfect Rehearsal Dinner venue! Our small, intimate spaces provide a relaxing atmosphere to dine and socialize before the big day. Entertain guests in one of our event spaces available and enjoy a crisp beer while creating long-lasting memories.

1200 Lynch, St Louis, MO | (314) 765-3260 Biergartenevents.com | @STLBiergarten

Rehearsals, B runches,& S howers

SqWires

With over 20 years of experience – we are dedicated to providing exceptional food & service so you can relax and enjoy this special time with your friends & family. Large or small, intimate or extravagant, traditional or trendy, vintage or rustic – no matter what, we’ll help make it memorable & uniquely yours.

Rehearsal Dinners | Showers Post-Wedding Brunches

SqWires Annex & Front Room

Historic Lafayette Square St. Louis 314-865-3522 info@sqwires.com sqwires.com @sqwiresevents

21c Museum Hotel St. Louis

Love in color

Say more than “I do” on your wedding day. Express your unique style in our contemporary galleries that feature touches of historic charm. From rehearsal dinners and intimate ceremonies, to receptions and farewell brunches, make it memorable with 21c. Let’s Plan Your Perfect Day

Learn more at 21cStLouis.com | 1528 Locust Street, St. Louis

Knotting Hills Wedding + Event Venue

Looking for a space to host your rehearsal dinner before the big day? Look no further because at Knotting Hills Wedding + Event Venue you can host your dinner right here at the venue! With both indoor and outdoor options we’ve got you covered, literally! Our outdoor option here at KH is The Garden! Rental includes two patio spaces with tables and chairs for your dinner and access to the garden bar. Indoor rehearsal dinners are held inside the reception building and include tables/chairs and access to the kitchen. Bring in a caterer of your choice and any decor to make the evening uniquely yours while spending time with those closest to you. We accommodate up to 50 guests for rehearsal dinners. Contact us today for more details!

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. Contact Dorcas at 314-231-2537 or

for more information.

PARTING SHOT

Cheers to those with impeccable style!