Archive for the ‘Weddings’ Category

Stacey + Chris

August 10, 2010

I had the distinct pleasure of photographing a very special event for Stacey and Chris – their St. Louis Reception!

A small group of 39 close friends and family traveled to Playa Del Carmen, Mexico to witness and help celebrate the vow exchange of this fantastic couple. How much fun is that!?! Wedding in Mexico…sign me up!

Once the newly weds were back in St. Louis, we did a quick photo session in Faust Park with just the two of them before heading over to Wapango to celebrate with the rest of their guests. Here are a few favorites:

Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Turek! Here’s to many more years of happiness – OH, and next time your in Napa-I think you should bring your favorite photographer along with you!

Kelli + Mike

June 11, 2010

“Skinamarinky dinky dink, Sinkamarinky doo, I love you.”

Yep, thats right – the first time Kelli and Mike got behind my camera about a year and half ago at their engagement session I turned around and they were singing the classic children’s song to each other-just off in their own world.  Right then and there I knew these two were my type of couple I wanted to be working with.
Over the next year their awesomeness was confirmed…getting to know these two (and family) was a pleasure-We worked together closely on all of the stationary and details of the wedding and even the night before the big day at the rehearsal dinner.

Kelli and Mike you rocked the beginning of my wedding season…here are just a few favorites from the day.  Oh, and a BIG thanks to my awesome assistant Brian, who rocked this wedding with me.

Now off to get that song of out my head.

Fab dress from Clarice’s Bridal.

Meet Kelli and Mike

LOVE LOVE LOVE this moment right before dad walks his daughter down the aisle.

Mike didn’t let Kelli see her ring once it was finished before the wedding…so here is a very giddy bride that just saw her new bling!

Mike and Kelli, I wish you the world of happiness and never stop singing to each other.

“…I love you in the morning and in the afternoon. I love you in the evening, and underneath the moon…”

Ok so it’s already Wednesday and I am crazy busy editing and knee deep in stationary this week. But I wanted to stop and share a little peak at whats to come. I had the chance to share in 3 very special days over the weekend and each one was unique and fabulous in their own ways.

Friday, June 4th – Mr. and Mrs. James Casey:

Saturday, June 5th – Mr. and Mrs. James Bergmann

St. Charles, Main Street

Sunday, June 6th – Mr. and Mrs. Mark Maino

Katelin + Ross

May 10, 2010

So the 2010 wedding season seems to be in full swing. My first wedding of the year was Katelin and Ross this past January. Very cold wet January.

With Boston, St. Louis, Ohio, Seattle and Florida during baseball season, Katlin and Ross have several cities to call home. So they picked St. Louis as the destination for the big event and I couldn’t have been happier to be included in their day! Take a look:

The flowers were amazing – Tina (The Special Event Florist) did such a great job!

The Ceremony was at the Old Cathedral under the arch.

This veil is very special to the family – Ross’s mom and a hand full of other family members also wore the headpiece. Katelin you rocked it!

Off to the City Garden for more pictures…

While I was taking the above photo the bridal party was busy getting out of the limo-I turned around and had a surprise – Snuggies and galoshes that matched perfectly! (Bridal party gifts from the bride and groom – LOVE!) Guys, you look great holding those flowers for the ladies :)

I am a huge fan of lighting. Obviously. It certainly can take a great room and turn into a FABULOUS room!

I have to talk about this cake…the flowers are all edible and made in Boston and brought to the wedding by a close friend of the brides-truly an art. Also an art that she made it through Lambert Airport safely with them. PS-the bride and groom figure was used on Katelin’s parents wedding cake. Love details.

Katie + Mike

February 8, 2010

I am so very excited to be launching my new blog today! I can’t think of a better first blog entry then Katie and Mike’s wedding.

The details were impeccable. Seriously could have not been planned any better. I get excited every Saturday when its time to go shoot a wedding, but this one was different – I had butterflies in my stomach as Brian and I walked in the hotel to meet the girls getting ready, thats how excited I was for this wedding.

Katie’s fabulous dress and Bridesmaid dresses were from Karen’s Wedding Boutique.

Let’s talk about this pair of shoes! Hello Kate Spade – in love.

Here is a new spin on wedding jewelry. Lacey from Graphic Traffic created the necklaces and earrings for the bride and bridesmaids. One of a kind!

Like I said, Katie had every detail perfect, all the way down to her garters from Julianne Smith. If your looking for something special or a custom garter check out her website!

Katie. Seriously. Fierce.

The guys also looking fierce. Even the little guy.

Tina of The Special Event Florist did an AMAZING job on the flowers!!!

Two become one…

Introducing the new Mr. and Mrs. Mike Saeger!

This is my absolute favorite picture from the day.


Off to Forest Park for group pictures.

Second stop was the City Museum rooftop. 19 floors up. Scary, but I’ll do anything for my brides or a good shot!

Last stop around Laclede’s Landing for a few more. Drama Drama.

Great cake from Ozenkoski’s Bakery.

Cheers!

Katie and Mike, your wedding day was amazing and thanks for letting Brian and I capture your special day.

PS – Katie is the proud owner of Simply and Forever. To see more from her wedding or inquire about her planning services visit her blog.