A Newly Engaged Bride’s Guide –  Where to Start
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A Newly Engaged Bride’s Guide – Where to Start

  Congratulations! You’re engaged, and the whirlwind of wedding planning awaits you. This time in your life is undoubtedly filled with excitement, joy, and maybe a touch of overwhelm as you embark on this new chapter. To help you navigate the journey ahead with grace and ease, here’s where you should begin.   Celebrate the…

2024 Wedding Dates to Consider for Your Wedding

2024 Wedding Dates to Consider for Your Wedding

SETTING YOUR WEDDING DATE IN 2024 Embarking on your engagement journey is a thrilling adventure, but planning the perfect wedding can feel overwhelming at times. Don’t worry, though – we’re here to help make it a breeze! One of the first questions you’ll encounter is, ‘Have you set a date?’ Choosing the right date is…

Top 10 List of Do’s and Don’ts for the Bride
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Top 10 List of Do’s and Don’ts for the Bride

    After many, many weddings where I’ve see all sorts of things from brides hyperventilating over the “wrong” shade of purple in the flowers, dresses with no top hooks, shoes missing, and groomsmen drunk before the wedding begins, I decided to list a few things that will help keep you sane on your wedding…

Wedding Planning – First Steps – What’s Important to YOU

Wedding Planning – First Steps – What’s Important to YOU

Before you create a budget or pick a date, it’s important to determine what is important to BOTH of you.  Individually answer these questions below.  Wedding Planning is a good time for couples to really see how well they work together  The answers to these questions will determine a lot about your wedding. Where would…

Colleen’s Journey – Wedding Planning – Part 2 “Choosing a Venue”

  Welcome back, St. Louis brides!  The next step in your wedding planning process definitely requires a glass (or three) of wine!  It’s time to think about your venue!  This was definitely the most stressful part of wedding planning that I’ve experienced so far.  Yet, once it’s over you can breathe a HUGE sigh of…

Colleen’s Journey To Her Dream Wedding – Introduction

Hello St. Louis Brides! We are introducing a new “feature.”  Colleen, one of our very own team mates is getting married this year, and we’ve asked her to share with you her journey as she prepares for her wedding this coming July.  Witness her decisions, frustrations, and joy as she journeys to her “Dream Wedding”….

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11 Things to Know BEFORE you talk to any Wedding Vendor

As couples begin planning for their wedding most are in completely new territory. Hiring a venue, photographer, bakery, caterer, florist, and all the other services that make for a wedding isn’t something they do regularly. As a result, most couples have no idea what questions to ask potential vendors. Then, armed with limited and often…

20+ Ideas to Create a Wedding Reception that will Entertain and Wow!
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20+ Ideas to Create a Wedding Reception that will Entertain and Wow!

What will guests most remember about your wedding?  While great food is always important,  it’s so much more than that.  Your reception is the biggest party that you will ever plan, and while it marks the importance of the fact that you just married the love of your life, your guests will look to you…

Are you looking for a Distinctive Destination for your wedding?

Are you looking for a Distinctive Destination for your wedding?    Here are fourteen suggestions of great wedding venues that will set your wedding apart. Garth Woodside Manion, Hannibal, Missouri  – www.garthmansion.com Contact: Julie Phone:  888-427-8409 Of the many wedding venues in Missouri, Garth Mansion is special as it offers their beautiful historical mansion and bed…

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Be the Best You!

Brides – Stop fretting over trying to become the “perfect” you and just be you on your wedding day. Are you feeling a lot of pressure to perhaps lose weight for your wedding?   Are you concerned about what you perceive as imperfections in your appearance such as a chipped tooth?   Is this self-examination and self-criticism…

Missouri and Illinois Marriage License Requirements
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Missouri and Illinois Marriage License Requirements

  The Number One Priority in the wedding process is getting the marriage license – without the license there can be no wedding!  The wedding license is usually issued by the Recorder of Deed and your license is only valid in the state in which you apply.   All parties must be at least 18 years…

The Forest Park Golf Course Clubhouse

VENUE NAME: The Forest Park Golf Course Clubhouse or The Norman K. Probstein Golf Course Clubhouse in Forest Park Address: 6141 Lagoon Drive, St. Louis Missouri, 63112 Website: www.forestparkgc.com Phone: 314.367.6648 Representative: Amy Milne Facebook Site: www.forestparkgc.com Email Address: AMilne@Arcisgolf.com Description: The Clubhouse offers a unique setting, conveniently located in Forest Park. Vaulted ceilings, wood…

St Louis Art Museum – Venue Profile Review

VENUE NAME:  St Louis Art Museum Address:   1 Fine Arts Dr, St Louis, MO 63110 Website:  http://www.slam.org/dining/social.html Phone:  314-655-5387 Representative:  Erica Stone Facebook Site:  https://www.facebook.com/PanoramaAtTheSaintLouisArtMuseum/?fref=ts Twitter Site: none Description: Showcasing stunning facilities, as well as classic galleries including Sculpture Hall, the Saint Louis Art Museum is an elegant setting for your special event. With many…

Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center – Venue Profile Review

Venue Name: Pere Marquette Lodge and Conference Center Address (City, State, Zip): Grafton, IL. 62037 Website: www.pmlodge.net Phone Number:  618-786-2331 Representative: Leslie Franklin (Advertising and Marketing) Arielle Tewell (Director of Catering & Wedding Coordinator) Facebook Site: Pere Marquette Lodge & Conference Center Twitter Site: @pmlodge Description of venue:  Pere Marquette Lodge and Conference Center is…

Concordia Turner – Venue Profile Review

VENUE NAME:   The Black Forest Room at Concordia Turners Address: 6432 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, MO 63116 Website: ConcordiaTurners.org Phone: 314-352-9388 Representative: Maria Brett Facebook Site: https://www.facebook.com/concordiaturners/?ref=bookmarks Description: Our renovated Bavarian Style Black Forest Room and Bar is the perfect setting for your south St. Louis wedding reception, anniversary, birthday or other special occasion….

Four Seas Banquet Facility – Venue Profile Review

The Four Seas Banquet Facility 1910 Serbian Drive St. Louis, MO 63104 Website: http://www.fourseasbanquetfacility.com/ Phone: 314.246.9162 (text or voice) Representative: Megan Spink Facebook Site: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Four-Seas-Banquet-Center/213739131993515 Description: Located just west of the Soulard Neighborhood, we offer a 320 person capacity non-smoking hall, courtyard, patio, event staff, facility set-up, clean-up, table linens, chair covers,china, silverware, glassware, food and…

Oakland House – Venue Profile Review

  VENUE NAME:  Oakland House Address:  (City, State, Zip) 7801 Genesta Ave., Afton, MO 63123 Website: www.AfftonOaklandHouse.com Phone: 314-352=5654 Representative: Jean McDaniel (314-821-7166) Facebook Site: www.Facebook.com/OaklandHouseSt.Louis Description:  Oakland House is a special beautiful historic home which can accommodate inside ceremonies up to 70 guests or 64 guests for a sit down reception.   There is a…

Fabulous Fox Theatre – Venue Profile Review

VENUE NAME:  __Fabulous Fox Theatre__ Address:  (City, State, Zip) ___527 N. Grand Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63103 _________ Website: ____http://www.fabulousfox.com/_____ Phone: _____314-657-5051__________ Representative: ___Cassi Zigler_____________ Facebook Site: ____https://www.facebook.com/fabulousfox_________ Twitter Site: _____https://twitter.com/foxtheatrestl__________ SPECIFICATIONS: Venue Type:  (Either Banquet, Restaurant, Golf Course, Winery, Hotel, Historic Home, Historic Bldg. or other) __Historic Building_____. Venue Style: (Classic, Traditional, Outdoor, Garden,…

The Christy Banquet Center – Venue Profile Venue

VENUE: The Christy Banquet Center Two Locations: 9000 Veterans Memorial Parkway, O’Fallon, MO 63366 5856 Christy Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63116 Website: www.TheChristy.com Phone: 636-240-7772 O’Fallon, 314-287-5263 St. Louis Representative: Ron Preiss – O’Fallon, Kelly – St. Louis Email: ron@thechristy.com – kelly@thechristy.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheChristyBanquetCenter Description: Planning your wedding is important and should be a day…

Pezold Banquet Center – Venue Profile Review

VENUE: Petzold Banquet Center Location: 5701 Highway N – St. Charles, MO 63304 Website: www.PezoldBanquetCenter.com Phone: 636-936-1813 Representative: Susan Email: info@PezoldBanquetCenter.com Description: Every event is a special one at the Pezold Banquet Center. Our full-service, no-hassle packages include as little or as much as you want. Our expert staff will sit down with you to…

The Larimore House Plantation – Venue Profile Review

Venue:  The Larimore House Plantation Venue Type: The Larimore House Plantation is a private, historic estate established in 1858. This Venue boasts 6 acres of enchanting grounds, the charming Victorian mansion and an elegant banquet center. This hidden gem is perfect for those searching for a spectacular event that is “ Unique” and offers plenty of…