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  • The Love Gurus

    Engagements

    May 01, 2012

    The Love Gurus

    East meets West in an extraordinary two-day, three-venue celebration of one amazing couple.

    BRIDE: Kelly Hummert, 31, Event Producter GROOM: Amit Dhawan, 35, Owner of SYNERGY Productions, LLC and Medical Director at Kantar Health Their story In March 2009, Kelly Hummert was working as an event producer in New York City, but toying with the idea of moving back to the Midwest to be closer to her friends and family. She had caught wind of St. Louis' SYNERGY Productions and the man behind it all, Amit Dhawan. Intrigued by SYNERGY's development of the St. Louis nightlife scene, Kelly reached out. Amit was thrilled that Kelly had taken an interest in his work, and the two agreed to meet for some "strictly business" cocktails... more

  • Recently Ringed

    Engagements

    Jun 01, 2012

    Recently Ringed

    Sonya Bhakta, 26 & Mayur Patel, 25 Katie Cernuto, 30 & Shane Duke, 30 Occupations: I am a case manager at BJC Behavioral Health, and Mayur is an architect with ASD in Atlanta. The Proposal: We went on a two-week trip to Greece, and our las... more

  • More than Words

    Real Weddings

    Jun 01, 2012

    More than Words

    Their Story Laura Miles and Dio Turner were both born and raised in St. Louis, and spent their entire lives mere miles away from each other. When their paths finally crossed, both were working in the Ritz-Carlton’s Lobby Lounge, Dio as a bart... more

  • Recently Ringed

    Engagements

    May 01, 2012

    Recently Ringed

    Jennifer Hay, 27 & Mark Bassler, 29 Occupations: I am a first grade teacher, and Mark is a firefighter. The Proposal: Mark proposed during a season ticket holder skate on the ice at Scottrade Center. He had purchased a game-worn jersey of my fa... more

  • The Ride of a Lifetime

    Real Weddings

    Apr 01, 2012

    The Ride of a Lifetime

    The Bride Melissa Kimmick, 28, Registered Nurse, Pediatric ICU, St. Louis Children's Hospital The Groom Ryan Hill, 28, Project Manager, ICS Construction Services Their Story Melissa Kimmick and Ryan Hill will always be kids at heart. It was a ... more

  • Recently Ringed

    Engagements

    Apr 01, 2012

    Recently Ringed

    Michelle De Villar, 26 & Nick Cook, 26 Occupations: Professional ballet dancer with St. Louis Ballet and law student at SLU Law. The Proposal: Nick proposed atop a cliff in Lanai, Hawaii, with a breathtakingly beautiful view. First Impression:... more

  • M-I-Z...I-Love-U

    Real Weddings

    Feb 22, 2012

    M-I-Z...I-Love-U

    The story of Elma Hadziselimovic and Garry Garrison can be described as nothing less than fate. Unbeknownst to them, the couple had woven their way in and out of one another’s lives since 1998. Both undergraduate students at The University of M... more

  • Joy and Cake

    Real Weddings

    Jan 25, 2012

    Joy and Cake

    If there was one thing Deni Allen and Kate Huether could agree upon when it came to wedding plans, it was that they wanted it to be the party of a lifetime. This creative St. Louis couple showcased more than just their love during their unforgettable... more

  • Style Files

    Bridal Fashion + Trends

    Dec 28, 2011

    Style Files

    BADGLEY MISCHKA AT BERRYBRIDGE BRIDAL. Adding to a considerable selection of bridal gowns by the industry’s top designers, including Vera Wang and Anne Barge, Berrybridge Bridal owners Janey Thompson and Marie Brauer recently acquired Badgley ... more

  • Get Involved: Weddings at Work

    Real Weddings

    Dec 28, 2011

    Get Involved: Weddings at Work

    Planning a wedding can be one of the most exciting experiences of a lifetime—that is, if you're lucky. But, sometimes life is unpredictable, and getting to that happily ever after is more difficult than expected, or even impossible. Fortunately... more

  • Wedding Belles

    Bridal Fashion + Trends

    Dec 28, 2011

    Wedding Belles

    IT WAS A PRENUPTIAL agreement of sorts; your gal pals agreed to go along with the hoopla that inevitably pairs with being a bridesmaid because you promised to avoid the heinous section when selecting their matching frocks. Piece of cake. But, with so... more

  • Fit To Be Tied

    Bridal Fashion + Trends

    Dec 28, 2011

    Fit To Be Tied

    Gone are the days of the cookie-cutter penguin suit. Today, there are more tuxedos and wedding- perfect accessories than you can shake a cane at (tip: don’t work a cane). Among the numerous new standout options, one can easily be hailed the sea... more

  • Breaking the Registry Mold

    Bridal Fashion + Trends

    Dec 28, 2011

    Breaking the Registry Mold

    Bring up the topic of bridal registry around soon-to-be brides and grooms, and images of pristine china dishes, formal silverware and clear-cut crystal glasses traditionally come to mind. Yet, a growing number of engaged couples are opting for indivi... more

  • Recently Ringed

    Engagements

    Dec 28, 2011

    Recently Ringed

    Alison Sieloff, 34 & Sam Foxman, 37 HOW WE MET Alison and I first met at the office in 2000. We worked together at an entertainment company, but in different departments. One evening, I was in the elevator leaving for the day, and Alison walk... more

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