Images courtesy of Katy Gray Photography
I think this wedding definitely speaks for itself. A beautiful outdoor setting at Linn Canyon Ranch in Victor, ID, gorgeous sunlight, handmade details and an adorable couple. It is a wedding like this that should remind you that simple can be absolutely beautiful.
Images courtesy of Katy Gray Photography
The Details:
The Reception:
Photos courtesy of Stacy Able Photography
Ceremony / Reception Venue: Skyline Bar | Photographer: Stacy Able Photography | Wedding Dress and Bridesmaids Dresses: Mori Lee, Lucia’s Bridal | Flowers: Friends and Family of Bride | Band: Whisper Down | DJ: Mark Beecher of Grapevine DJ | Cake: Sweet Seductions | Hair: Serendipity Salon | Accessories: Rosebud Lips, Tulip Couture | Invitations: Mother of the Bride
The Couple:
Photos courtesy of Stacy Able Photography
Ceremony / Reception Venue: Skyline Bar | Photographer: Stacy Able Photography | Wedding Dress and Bridesmaids Dresses: Mori Lee, Lucia’s Bridal | Flowers: Friends and Family of Bride | Band: Whisper Down | DJ: Mark Beecher of Grapevine DJ | Cake: Sweet Seductions | Hair: Serendipity Salon | Accessories: Rosebud Lips, Tulip Couture | Invitations: Mother of the Bride
Getting Ready:
The Ceremony:
Photos courtesy of Stacy Able Photography
Ceremony / Reception Venue: Skyline Bar | Photographer: Stacy Able Photography | Wedding Dress and Bridesmaids Dresses: Mori Lee, Lucia’s Bridal | Flowers: Friends and Family of Bride | Band: Whisper Down | DJ: Mark Beecher of Grapevine DJ | Cake: Sweet Seductions | Hair: Serendipity Salon | Accessories: Rosebud Lips, Tulip Couture | Invitations: Mother of the Bride
The Reception:
Images courtesy of SjMacky Photography
Wedding Coordinator: Yara Holt, Bridal Horizons | Photographer: Sara McDermott, SjMacky Photography | Ceremony: The Jewel Box in Forest Park | Reception/Catering: Trolley Room, Forest Park Visitors Center, Catering St. Louis | Wedding Dress: Justin Alexander, Normans Bridal and Jewelry | Cake: Encore Baking Company | Invitations/Paper Goods: Self-designed and made | DJ: Michael McDurmont
The Couple:
Images courtesy of SjMacky Photography
From the Bride:
Most of the details that mattered to me on my wedding day were heirlooms or traditions and I can’t compare them to one another. I wore my mother’s wedding shoes down the aisle when mine broke and wore the same pin that sixty of the women in her family have worn on their wedding day (pictured in Part One). I used my grandmother’s cake server and sobbed into her handkerchief during my vows. My grandfather married us. My mother surprised us with a trombone quartet playing “All you need is love” as our recessional. I loved our grooms cake, our regular cake, our centerpieces, our buffet, the lighting in the room, my bridesmaid’s outfits, my vows, Colin’s vows…and I could go on and on. Am I allowed to say that I loved everything?
The one thing I will always remember is turning the corner to walk down the aisle. I just remember feeling like the whole world shrunk down to just me, my dad and Colin. I know that some girls say the walk down the aisle goes by quickly but I feel like I remember every step.
The best advice I can offer is to not sweat the details. They’re important, but you really should asses WHO they’re important to before you let them take over your day. Will your guests mind if your napkins aren’t monogrammed? Probably not, and neither should you. The best planning decision I made was to hand the reigns over to my mom near the end. She tied up all the loose ends, made all of the decisions about the little details (where should the votive candles be placed? What will our recessional music be? Etc etc) and on the wedding day, I literally didn’t know enough information to be upset about anything that went astray. It was wonderful.
Wedding Coordinator: Yara Holt, Bridal Horizons | Photographer: Sara McDermott, SjMacky Photography | Ceremony: The Jewel Box in Forest Park | Reception/Catering: Trolley Room, Forest Park Visitors Center, Catering St. Louis | Wedding Dress: Justin Alexander, Normans Bridal and Jewelry | Cake: Encore Baking Company | Invitations/Paper Goods: Self-designed and made | DJ: Michael McDurmont
Kate not only happens to be a wonderful friend of mine (and bridesmaid), but is also a local photographer. I was thrilled to be able to attend her wedding, and am even more excited to share her wedding with you.
Kate grew up in South Carolina and move to St. Louis a few years ago. Her husband happened to be the Pilot’s college roommate, but grew up in Osh Kosh, WI. Since many of their guests would have to travel no matter where they held their wedding, they decided to host it in St. Louis, the city in which they call home. Kate (and her mother) did a fantastic job of really making the wedding about tradition and meaningful details with modern touches here and there.
Getting Ready:
The Ceremony:
Images courtesy of SjMacky Photography
Wedding Coordinator: Yara Holt, Bridal Horizons | Photographer: Sara McDermott, SjMacky Photography | Ceremony: The Jewel Box in Forest Park | Reception/Catering: Trolley Room, Forest Park Visitors Center, Catering St. Louis | Wedding Dress: Justin Alexander, Normans Bridal and Jewelry | Cake: Encore Baking Company | Invitations/Paper Goods: Self-designed and made | DJ: Michael McDurmont
The Details:
The People:
The Reception:
Images courtesy of Jodi Schlosser Photography
Photography: Jodi Schlosser Photography | Wedding Coordination: fete stl | Ceremony: St. Francis Xavier Church | Reception: The Regency | Flowers: Eckert Florist | Cake: 10th Street Baking Co. | Paper Goods: Two Blue Doors | Make-up: Amanda Miller Make-up
The Couple:
Images courtesy of Jodi Schlosser Photography
A few words from the bride, Liz:
Favorite Detail:
My favorite detail from the day had to be my SATC pink shoes!
Our First Dance:
To Etta James’ “At Last.”
Favorite Moment and Advice:
Everything almost seems like a haze now but the best part had to be sitting at the head table at dinner and at one point Brandon and I looked out and saw all of our family and closest friends and it meant so much to see them all there. My advice for the bride-to-be would be to breathe, relax and take some mental pictures. The day goes by quicker than you’ll ever imagine!
> 2. what was your favorite detail?
it would have to be the SATC pink shoes
> 3. first dance song with your new husband:
At Last by Etta James
Photography: Jodi Schlosser Photography | Wedding Coordination: fete stl | Ceremony: St. Francis Xavier Church | Reception: The Regency | Flowers: Eckert Florist | Cake: 10th Street Baking Co. | Paper Goods: Two Blue Doors | Make-up: Amanda Miller Make-up
