Every now and then you come across a laid back couple who’s extremely classy and all around just wonderful people. Fortunately, for me, I was able to work with one such couple, Kate and David, for their September 24th wedding. Through several phone calls and emails (Kate and David live in CA), I was able to help Kate pull together all the final details for her dream day! It was truly an honor and privilege for me! And how adorable are those kids, seriously!?!

It was so hard to pick my faves from the dozens of photos Ben Trevor shared, but I managed!

On May 14, 2011 I was able to work with one of my most favorite couples EVER – Beth and Chris. And now that their love story and wedding has been shared with all of St. Louis via Alive Magazine (woohoo), I can finally take the time to write about them for my blog! Yay!

Chris proposed to Beth on May 14, 2010 and we spent exactly ONE YEAR planning their perfect wedding day. Their wedding had it ALL -  fire breathers, a confetti cannon, a unity painting and one amazing couple. I’m so grateful that Beth and Chris allowed me to be a part of their big day! And photographer extraordinaire, Lisa Hessel caught it all on film!

Since Halloween is just a few short days away and I haven’t blogged in FOREVER, I thought it appropriate I take this time to blog about some Halloween wedding ideas. A Halloween wedding is ONLY for the BRAVE of heart. I can’t say I would do it, but hey I did find these ideas kind of cute nonetheless. Take a look at how you can turn your wedding night into All Hallows Eve!

While I couldn’t share too many photos just yet of the LOVERLY Chris and Beth Susic wedding from this past May (look for it in the next bridal issue of Alive Magazine), I can share a a quick trailer put together by my good buddy Kenny Hammel over at Dreams Renewed!

Chris and Beth were such an amazing and grateful couple to work with and I’m honored they let me help plan their special day! And if you’re looking a wedding videographer in the St. Louis, MO area, be sure to give Kenny a call!

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Summer is wedding season and for Lance and Tina Martin, Wish Upon a Wedding St. Louis’ third wedding wish and first special circumstance wish recipients, this summer was no exception. On June 27, 2011 Lance Martin married his caregiver, his partner and most importantly his best friend, Tina Pfeiffer.

Tina and Lance met in 2008 while Tina was undergoing chemotherapy to treat stage four non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and Lance stayed by her side the entire time. Tina had the opportunity to return the favor in early 2011 when Lance was diagnosed with Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis (FSGS), a genetic condition and form of end-stage renal failure. In March of 2011, Lance proposed and Wish Upon a Wedding St. Louis stepped in to help make their wedding dreams come true.

The wedding ceremony and reception took place at the trendy Westin St. Louis located in downtown and was attended by nearly 50 of the couple’s closest friends and family. All of the details of the event were coordinated and donated by Wish Upon a Wedding.

“We could not have done any of this without the tremendous support of our wish granters,” said Lacy Branch, President of the St. Louis chapter. “The backing we have received for our organization from the local wedding industry has just been phenomenal. We are so grateful for all of the enthusiasm and encouragement our chapter has experienced since its inception in April of 2010.”

Watch Lance and Tina’s wedding video and love story courtesy of TenSixteen Photography!

If you’re in St. Louis, you know there are a plethora of wedding planners in town to suit brides and weddings of all styles, sizes, budgets, etc. There are a lot of us. We know it and you know it too, especially if you’ve paid a visit to the Knot Coordinators section any time recently. But what you might not know is that picking the right planner is really about picking the one that best suits YOU and YOUR wedding!

It’s more important than you might realize to pick the right planner, not only for your peace of mind but honestly for ours as well. Some things to keep in mind while planner hunting…

It was a hot summer day with a 30% chance of rain, and thankfully for Carol and Jason the rain stayed away! It ended up being a beautiful day for an outdoor ceremony and Stephen Seward captured it all on film! I received a few photos from Stephen and I just had to share on the blog! Congratulations again to Carol and Jason, who are now living in their new home in Arkansas!

Many (or most) of us have been in weddings before. And maybe some of you even own several bridesmaid dresses, 27 perhaps?!? Well, if you’ve ever been in or planned a wedding, you know that the wedding rehearsal is an critical part of any wedding day! No this is not crazy talk here, just throwing out some logical knowledge. Wedding rehearsals are the best way to get your wedding party and family members up to speed on where they need to be and when for your wedding ceremony.

I highly recommend you have one and trust me, you’re the odd one out if you don’t! If you’re looking for a few tips on how to get started, that’s what this post is here for!

I first met Carol and Jason in January 2011, a mere 6 months before their wedding date! I was beyond excited when they decided to have me on board to help plan their wedding. From the very beginning, Carol and Jason were so laid back and easy going, traits which I really love!

Fast forward six months to June 11th where friends and family gathered from across the globe (literally since Jason is from Australia) to join the happy couple in the perfect outdoor ceremony! Thanks Mother Nature for cooperating! Afterward, we hopped on buses to Union Station Marriott where Carol, Jason and guests rocked the dance floor all night, including an impressive “hava nagila.” All in all a fabulous day and I’m grateful I could be there to help make it a reality!

Here are a few quick shots taken by coordinator, Amanda. But be on the lookout for the REAL photos from one of my St. Louis faves, Stephen Seward Photography!

If I had to guess, many of our readers caught a glimpse of Kate and William’s Royal Wedding details. And if you’re like me you’ve caught that glimpse at least 5 or 6 times now. While some trends I could live without, others are quite memorable, and some of which I think will start to play out in more and more weddings in U.S. What are those trends you might be pondering to yourself?! WELL, I know you didn’t ask but, here are a few of my initial reactions anyway!

Trees in the Church!

I actually really like this one, but I anticipate this won’t be a cheap feat! Brides be warned!