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Mad Art Gallery Wedding of Christopher & Ashley

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Christopher and Ashley had a picture perfect wedding day at the Mad Art Gallery located in the Soulard area of St Louis, MO.  I have the best looking couples as clients and these two made my job so easy!  Ceremony and reception took place at Mad Art Gallery.  I am so happy to share my […]

William J Clinton Presidential Library Wedding of Steven & Anna

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What an incredible William J Clinton Presidential Library Wedding of Steven and Anna! Steven and Anna unknowingly lived right around the corner from each other in the same neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri. A little cafe sat between their two apartments with great food. Steven is very outgoing and started talking to Anna one day […]

Boo Cat Club Intimate Wedding of Kevin and Alice

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Kevin and Alice had a perfect intimate wedding at the Boo Cat Club in St Louis, MO.   Alice’s gown was a beautiful BHLDN Effie Skirt paired a Laurel Cami top also by BHLDN.  Gucci Bloom was the bride’s wedding day perfume. The couple wanted a wedding day to be a special day surrounded by their family […]

St Frances Xavier Ballroom Wedding of Andrew & Ellen

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What a perfect wedding at St Frances Xavier Ballroom! Andrew and Ellen had a beautiful June wedding. The couple was married at St Ferdinand’s in Florissant, MO surrounded by all of their friends and family. One of my favorite photos of the day are Andrew and Ellen’s recessional. They paused for a kiss and the […]

NEO on Locus Wedding of Dennis & Natalie

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Gorgeous Neo on Locus Wedding of Dennis & Natalie! When I met Dennis & Natalie for a wedding consultation, I knew we just clicked. Having an amazing couple along with one of my favorite venues, Neo on Locus, makes for perfection. Dennis & Natalie chose to do a first look in front of the iconic […]

Glen Echo Country Club Wedding of Jacob & Kristen

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Check out this beautiful wedding at Glen Echo Country Club! I can’t say enough good things about these two. We were brought together by a wedding planner that I have worked with before. Alison of Alison Kate Events thought I would fit well into Jacob and Kristen’s wedding vision. It is such a huge honor when I receive […]

Foundry Art Centre Wedding of Neal & Brooke

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Neal and Brooke chose the First United Methodist Church for the ceremony and the Foundry Art Centre for the reception. The lighting in St. Charles church was amazing! Large clear windows from both sides provided natural light during the ceremony. This is a rare occurrence with a church ceremony.   St. Charles Main Street was the first stop […]

St Peter’s Catholic Church Wedding of Bryan & Laura

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Beautiful wedding at St Peter’s Catholic Church with Bryan & Laura! Bryan and Laura’s wedding was a beautiful May wedding with friends and family coming together to witness and celebrate these incredible people.  What makes this couple so special was the journey that they went through together. After meeting and falling in love in the […]

Water’s Edge Retreat Wedding of Scott & Tori

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Stunning Water’s Edge Retreat Wedding of Scott & Tori! Two years, that is how long that Tori and I have been talking about their May 19th, 2018 wedding day.  Tori had reached out very early in her wedding planning because photography was a priority for her and Scott.  While everyone else was talking about Prince Harry […]

Moulin Event Wedding of Keith & Rebecca

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Gorgeous Moulin Event Wedding of Keith & Rebecca! Lafayette Square is always a favorite in St Louis.  Surrounded by Victorian homes which are often referred to as the “Painted Ladies.” Keith and Rebecca spent so much of their time at the park falling in love that Keith chose the park as the location to propose to Rebecca.  Of […]

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