Put your special signature on the menu for your reception. An experienced caterer will help you realize your vision for your big day with a customized menu that speaks to your personality. Say no to the cookie cutter menus. Plated dinners are still the most elegant way to serve your guests a unique culinary experience. Make a statement with each course soup, salad, entrée and dessert. Highlighting the season is always a great choice when planning your menu. Fall is the most popular wedding season. Here are some of our favorite Autumn offerings. 1st Course Roasted tomato bisque with asiago riso ..read more

Last year, Saint Louis Bride magazine hit a major milestone – our 25th year anniversary. During a time of such uncertainty and social disruption, celebrating anything seemed almost like an indulgence. But there was one thing that wasn’t uncertain at all – love always prevails!  Since our 25th Anniversary Issue, we’ve focused on content that would continue to positively celebrate the biggest milestone of all: becoming one with your forever person. Although we feel eons away from where we were at this time last year, the “wedding event” as we know it, has changed. Some things that were orig ..read more

In partnership with Saint Louis Bride magazine, With Love, LUIS – STL is launching in St. Louis on November 13-14th, as the ultimate wedding planning weekend! Get your tickets here. Recently launched as the southeast’s largest and “Nashville’s first-ever” bridal stroll, this Luxe, Unexpected, Innovative Show is headed to The Gateway to the West. If you are a modern couple residing in St. Louis, Chesterfield, Belleville, Carbondale, Cape Girardeau, Jefferson City, Springfield, or Chicago, or are looking to tie the knot in St. Louis, this event is tailor-made for you.  For two full days, we ..read more

Your love is a masterpiece. It swirls and glows like a starry night. It’s as wild and bright as a field of sunflowers. It’s romantic and delicious like dinner at a Parisian cafe. Turn your special day into a priceless landscape by entering to win a Beyond Van Gogh wedding inside the Starry Night Pavilion at the Saint Louis Galleria. You and your beloved plus 50 of your closest friends and family can celebrate inside the worldwide smash hit Beyond Van Gogh exhibition during its St. Louis residency. Your wedding awaits and is scheduled for November 10, 2021. Carolyn Burke STL will officiate the ..read more

Farm Fabulous | Fall/Winter 2011 Issue It’s hard to believe this “Farm Fabulous” photoshoot took place ten years ago. You would never believe it looking through the photos, though. From the florals and linens to the baked goods and lemonade stand, the overall look and feel of this feature is timeless. I’m inspired now just looking at it! And, with spring upon us, I’m ready to dive into this bright color palette. Photographed by Susan Jackson on Location at Kuhs Estate & Farm; Styled by Shelli Alred, Alred Weddings & Randy Shamel, Artistry; Floral by Artistry; Rentals by Sun Rentals; Li ..read more

Submission Guidelines Submission Instructions: Simply fill out the entry form here and upload your photo. All fields must be completed and a photo must be uploaded to be eligible.  Photo Requirements & Eligibility: Uploaded images cannot be larger than 1MB. Please keep the original file in case you are contacted. Photos can be portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal) orientation. Images must be from a real St. Louis area couple who were engaged between January 1, 2019 to present and are NOT yet married.  Deadline: From now until April 15, 2021 at midnight (cst), yo ..read more

Livestreaming Your Wedding Gets Everyone in On the Act Most weddings during the pandemic are, by necessity, more intimate and personal. But with livestreaming, you can retain this intimacy while also including more people than you likely had on your original guestlist. Livestreaming the wedding for guests unable to attend has been a huge conciliation for couples. Rachel Shklar was married in November 2020 (with an original wedding date in May) and knew some family and friends wouldn’t be able to attend. “My grandmother is almost 90, and we have family in New Hampshire, West Virginia and Califo ..read more

Concerns about spreading COVID-19 and restrictions on guest counts at an event have left couples seeking new ways to include their loved ones on their wedding day. The special events world has been getting pretty creative with safety measures during the pandemic, and live streaming has become a popular solution. As a musician, the topic of live streaming holds particular interest to me. To date, roughly half the events for which I have provided live music during the pandemic have been live streamed (including a couple via live international television over the summer). Thes ..read more

Wedding desserts are that sweet ending to the meal celebrating your new beginning. There are many things to keep in mind as you are planning: What are your favorite desserts? Are you a cake, pie, cookie, ice cream couple? If you answer yes to all of it, then a dessert bar is just what to do!  Dessert bars can simply be a spread of all your favorites for your guests to fill for an oh-so-festive dessert plate. If you want to have a little fun for all, then I suggest including toppings and sauces (yes, whipped cream, too) for an interactive experience. Sauces to include: hot fudge, sea salt ..read more

The COVID-19 pandemic has been an ever-evolving situation when it comes to travel, and its effects continue to linger. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when planning your honeymoon travels. Hire a professional travel agent to help with all your honeymoon travel needs. Bookmark the CDC website (www.cdc.gov/travel) to stay up to date with travel advisories. Face coverings or masks are required most locations, including airports. Be sure to carry a few with you. While hotels are taking extra precautions, it’s not a bad idea to wipe down high touch areas with disinfectant wipes once you check ..read more