• Joy and Cake

    Engagements

    Jan 25, 2012

    Joy and Cake

    A St. Louis wedding inspired by design, and designed to inspire.

    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 nuptials. Their talents also took center stage to make the big day a success in more ways than one. Heading south for the winter is a longstanding tradition for Kate and Deni, but little did Kate know when preparing for their fifth annual escape to Mexico that Deni was planning a lot more than a week-long trip. The couple headed to the quiet surfing community of Sayulita. It was there, at sunset... 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

  • Put a Ring On It

    Bridal Fashion + Trends

    Dec 28, 2011

    Put a Ring On It

    The fact that you have your heart set on an engagement ring with a halo setting (several stones wrapped around a center solitaire) has nothing to do with the “hugging” pave stones that make the center stone appear larger. Please! You&rsqu... 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

  • Well-Crafted

    Real Weddings

    Dec 28, 2011

    Well-Crafted

    The Couple: Ellen Fitzsimmons, 25, Clinical Psychology PhD Student & Tim Craft, 27, Video Editor and Motion Graphics Designer When Ellen and Tim Craft began planning their wedding, they were sure to have a hand in every element. The couple's pl... more

  • A Tale of Two Weddings

    Real Weddings

    Dec 28, 2011

    A Tale of Two Weddings

    The Couple Mini Tandon, 36, Physician & Zachary Robert Pancoast, 36, Attorney Where culture was concerned, compromise was never an option for Mini and Zach Pancoast. The couple decided early on that watering down an Indian wedding for Christia... more

  • Eat, Drink & Get Married

    Real Weddings

    Dec 28, 2011

    Eat, Drink & Get Married

    The Couple Alexis Cosse, 39, Sr. Vice President, CAO of the Financial Services Group at Wells Fargo Advisors & Erik Karanik, 42, Managing Director, National Director of Operations, Private Client Group at Wells Fargo Advisors Alexis and Erik Kar... more

  • Country Strong

    Bridal Fashion + Trends

    Dec 28, 2011

    Country Strong

    Brides all across the metro area are hiking up their gowns and getting down with this year's hottest wedding trend: country. Whether you're looking for a dash of down home or a concentration of country, there's a way to infuse the sweet simplicity of... more

  • Recently Ringed

    Engagements

    Nov 28, 2011

    Recently Ringed

    Nicole Buschmann, 26 & Edward Russo, 29 How We Met Ed and I first met when we sat at the same table for a wedding reception at St. Francis Xavier’s Ballroom during the summer of 2006. We didn’t begin dating until May 2008, when we reconnected on t... more

  • Recently Ringed

    Engagements

    Oct 26, 2011

    Recently Ringed

    Elizabeth Drury, 28 & Mike Heidger, 28 HOW WE MET: Mike and I first met at a high school party in 1999 and have been friends ever since. In 2003, Mike and his friend Rex stayed with me for a weekend in Kansas City for an O.A.R concert. During ... more

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