Saturday, November 12, 2011

Nuptials, St Louis style

Wanted to spread the word about the fabulous and easy-to-work-with professionals who made our down-home, derby-themed wedding a smashing success. It was a love-suffused, music-filled, double-stuffed day of F-U-N, made more so by the participation of these talented people. I highly recommend all of them, and I was so proud to support small business in St Louis for every facet of our wedding.

JJ Lane: Photographer and all-around super cool chick. She photographs weddings, families, children ... she is marvelous. Find her here on facebook or on the BeLovely website

Bruk Longbottom: Made my dress - which was PERFECT- from two pictures I handed her; completely custom. She's in a band, singing and playing the upright bass. She also has backyard chickens. How cool is that? How cool is she? bruk66@sbcglobal.net

Julie Colton and Sugaree Bakery: The food was delicious, not wedding-food good, seriously delish. The menu was customized for us (no choose from a list business) - pulled pork sliders, brie sandwiches, Southwest fried chicken salad, watermelon-feta salad and a variety of pies and cookies. So good. Also the service personnel were fantastic and made everything run smoothly and easily, even in a venue not really set up for food service.
       ♥ Julie: 314-872-8877      jdcolton@hotmail.com
       ♥ Sugaree 314-645-5496  sugareebaking.com

Allyson Wilmowski: Made veils and a headpiece for me that I was unable to wear due to a game-time hair change-up :( However, they were lovely, she is lovely and an ubertalented craft maven who is ready to make your millinery/finery dreams come true. She's on facebook and Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/buffalump

Kelly Kankolenski: Put my hair in this fantastic side-braid, loose chignon with texture and movement. It was perfect, and complemented the dress marvelously. She is such a talented person (make-up artist, hair stylist, art director for photo shoots, etc) who will make you look beautiful. She's here on the fb: https://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=1491095281

Laura Steube: Florist and cool lady out in St Charles. She did not make me choose any arrangements from a book, somehow translated my ideas of "gardeny" and "Americana" into fabulous arrangements that beautified the room, beautifully. bfleur@sbcglobal.net

The Gramophone: Great little concert venue in the Grove that looked all spiffy for our nuptials. Roo Yawitz (owner) and Scott Swanston (manager) accommodated our wishes graciously- the drinks were cold and plentiful, the place sparkling and the free parking abundant. Great place for a show, a party, a weddin'! thegramophonelive.com

Ahh wedded bliss



Fabulous hair


Gorgeous arrangements in mason jars from my grandmother's house


The dress!

Mwah!




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