Just warning you…this is going to be a long blog, but it is worth it. I know that “Beauty and the Beast” may seem an odd title for a wedding blog, but that is the way our groom, Mark, had described his relationship with Janelle. Both in how each of their unique stories developed and … Continue Reading
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Shannon and I talked for a while about a way to get our brides (and grooms!) to tell us about their favorite images from their wedding day. Honestly, it all started from simply wanting to know more about how they connected with the photos and what they meant to them. Of course, we always have … Continue Reading
January is bridal show season, and this past weekend we had our first wedding show of the new year: 2 days of lots of new faces and great connections at the St. Louis Bride and Groom Wedding Show. I didn’t get to do my traditional tour of all the cake bakers and pick my favorite, … Continue Reading
Lisa and Jared are a wonderful couple with hearts of gold. At first glance you might not think they are an obvious choice to get together: he’s a country boy; she’s a city girl. He likes to hunt; she likes to shop. However, as they say love conquers all. And even unlikely couples can become … Continue Reading
I (Joel) do not remember the first time I saw Lauren, but I am sure it was when she was very, very young. My first specific memory of her that I can recall right now was the time when I babysat her and her younger sister Amaris at their apartment. Aladdin the movie had just … Continue Reading
Lindsey and Daniel are one of the cutest couples we’ve had this year. We met them last year and were at once struck with how precious they are, and how sweet their love for each other is. We did their engagement photos last summer at the gardens at SIUE, and it was so fun to … Continue Reading
Erin and Matt live in Chicago, and she first found out about us through a mutual friend (thanks, Jen!). Because they were up there and we were down here, we handled all of our communications over email and phone. We did not actually meet her until a month or so before the wedding when her … Continue Reading
Oh, what a day we had with Susie and Mark! It is amazing to me that even with nearly 30 weddings this year, each one is still so unique from every other. And every bride, is so very special, rare, and gorgeous in her own way. It is so awesome getting to take part in … Continue Reading
Melissa and Randy are such a sweet couple. She is totally glamorous, and he is rugged all-American, but it’s their beautiful hearts that make them so special. They shared an intimate ceremony at the Jewel Box on another perfect fall weekend. Melissa was stunning, and Randy’s face just lit up when he saw her come … Continue Reading
Every bride hopes her wedding day will go perfectly, but I think most of us are realistic enough to know that it’s probable something will not go quite according to plan, but usually it’s something rather small and inconsequential in the grand scheme of things. It can be something little like favors being forgotten or … Continue Reading