St. Louis Union Station – Venue Profile Review

ByCarol

  VENUE:  St. Louis Union Station Website: stlunionstationhotel.com Phone: 314.802.3131 Representative: Jaci Spindler Email: jspindler@lhmc.com Facebook: facebook.com/stlouisunionstationhotel Twitter: Instagram: instagram.com/unionstationstl Description:     SPECIFICATIONS: Venue Type: (Either Banquet, Restaurant, Golf Course CC, Winery, Hotel, Historic Home, Historic Bldg, or other) Grand Hall: Historic Hotel Regency Ballroom: Modern Hotel Ballroom Midway: Historic Hotel Grand Ballroom: Modern…

Landry’s Seafood House – Venue Profile Review

ByCarol

  VENUE:   Landry’s Seafood House Phone:  314-231-4040 Representative:  Brooke Underwood Email:  stlo@ldry.com Facebook: Twitter: Instagram Description:  Location!  Location!  Location!  What a fun place.  Your guests can browse around Union Station with all the beautiful amenities.  Capture photos on the bridge crossing the pond.  We offer 2 different semi-private banquet rooms that would be perfect for…

Landings at Spirit Golf Club – Venue Profile Venue

ByCarol

VENUE: Landings at Spirit Golf Club Website: www.landingsatspirit.com Phone:  636.728.1927 Representative: Jaclyn Tripp Email: Jaclyn@landingsatspirit.com Description: The Landings at Spirit Golf Club boasts a complete restaurant facility, the Squadron Room, with atmosphere and great food. You’ll have the option of buffets, packages ranging from picnic lunches to steak dinners. From small to large ceremonies and…

Renaissance St. Louis Airport – Venue Profile Review

ByCarol

  VENUE: Renaissance St. Louis Airport Website: www.renaissancestlouisap.com Phone: 314-890-3027 Representative: Rachel Simon Email: rsimon@renaissancestlouisap.com Facebook: Renaissance St. Louis Airport   SPECIFICATIONS: Venue Type: (Either Banquet, Restaurant, Golf Course CC, Winery, Hotel, Historic Home, Historic Bldg, or other) hotel Venue Style: (Classic, Traditional, Outdoor w/Gazebo, Gardens, Barn, other) classic Total Minimum & Maximum Number of…

Chandler Hill Vineyards – Venue Profile Review

ByCarol

VENUE: Chandler Hill Vineyards Website: www.chandlerhillvineyards.com Phone: 636-798-2675 Representative: Becky Dunston (Senior Events Manager) Email: becky@chandlerhillvineyards.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChandlerHillVineyards?fref=ts Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChandlerHillV Instagram https://instagram.com/chandlerhillv/ Description: Winery, Vineyards, Restaurant, Event Venue, Open Year Round SPECIFICATIONS: Venue Type: (Either Banquet, Restaurant, Golf Course CC, Winery, Hotel, Historic Home, Historic Bldg, or other) Winery, Restaurant, Event Venue Venue Style: (Classic,…

Holiday Inn Six Flags – Venue Profile Review

ByCarol

VENUE: Holiday Inn at Six Flags Website: www.hisixflags.com Phone: 636-938-3515 ex 7756 Representative: Adrienne J. Rind Email: arind@hisixflags.com Facebook: NA Twitter: NA Instagram NA Description: Our hotel was built in and around an over 200 year old barn, the ballroom was the original barn, it has all of the stonewall from the barn. We can…

The Promenade by Westin – Venue Profile Review

ByCarol

VENUE: The Promenade by Westin Website: http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/meetings/index.html?propertyID=1248 Phone: 314-552-5712 Representative: Shannon Van Matre Email: shannon.vanmatre@westinstslouishotel.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WestinStLouisWeddings Twitter: The Knot: https://www.theknot.com/marketplace/the-promenade-by-westin-st-louis-mo-633809? Instagram: Description: With its historic charm, refined urban décor, and intimate feel, The Ballroom is the perfect setting for the modern or traditional couple. The Ballroom highlights the hotel’s history with exposed brick, stunning…

The Magic House – Venue Profile Venue

ByCarol

VENUE: The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum Website: https://www.magichouse.org Phone: Main line: (314) 822-8900 Direct line: (314) 288-2535 Representative: Marissa Lorance Email: Marissa@magichouse.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMagicHouse Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheMagicHouse Description: Make it Magical! From the striking Victorian-style architecture to the whimsical, interactive exhibits to the enchanting gardens that surround it, The Magic House is the perfect…

The Larimore House Plantation – Venue Profile Review

ByCarol

Venue:  The Larimore House Plantation Venue Type: The Larimore House Plantation is a private, historic estate established in 1858. This Venue boasts 6 acres of enchanting grounds, the charming Victorian mansion and an elegant banquet center. This hidden gem is perfect for those searching for a spectacular event that is “ Unique” and offers plenty of…

Little Piney Lodge – Venue Profile Review

ByCarol

VENUE:   Little Piney Website: littlepineylodge.com Phone: 636.561.8615 Representative: John and Julie Moss Email:  littlepineylodge@gmail.com   Description:  Rustic, elegant,  country estate with indoor and outdoor ceremony/reception options.  Barn is heated and air conditioned.  Accommodations for up to 12 guests for 2 nights included in our weekend package.  Couples may have rehearsal dinner on site for free….

GRBIC Private Event Space – Venue Profile Review

ByCarol

VENUE: Grbic Private Event Space Website: www.grbicrestaurant.com Phone: 314-772-3100 Representative: Erna Grbic Email: grbicevents@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/grbicrestaurant Twitter: @grbicrestaurant Instagram Description: With our 15-foot ceilings, warm brick and tile interior and over 3,500 sq feet your event will surely be a memory for you and your guests to cherish forever. We are family owned and operated…

10 Secrets to Success

ByCarol

  1.  How You Think is Everything. Always be positive.  Think success, not failure.  Beware of a negative environment. 2.  Decide Upon Your True Dreams & Goals. Write down your specific goals and develop a plan to reach them. 3.  Take Action. Goals are nothing without action.  Don’t be afraid to get started now.  Just…

The Fascinator

ByCarol

A style enjoying a huge resurgence in the head covering department is a hat called the Fascinator.  Fascinators are whimsical, frivolous headpieces, usually involving feathers, beads, flowers, and veiling and are worn on the head at an angle.  These hats go back to the 17th century and were worn as an alternative to hats and…

The Sand Ceremony

ByCarol

The Sand Ceremony has gained popularity with many brides and it is a simple, visually appealing ritual that leaves the newlyweds with a wonderful keepsake of their wedding day.  Plus, if there are children from one or both partners, they can also participate and feel as if they are part of the ceremony as well….

How Many Formal Photos – and How Much Time Should I Allocate?

ByCarol

Ah, the ubiquitous family group shots. They’re not exciting, but they’re an important part of most weddings. The fact is, nobody really likes posing for these and everyone is much happier when they get done quickly and move on with the day. Not to mention that some venues leave only a very tight window of…

How long should I plan for photos between the ceremony and reception?

ByCarol

Obviously one answer isn’t going to fit every wedding or every schedule, but this is a good starting point that should work for the vast majority of weddings with very little modification. For the creative portraits and run-around shots I recommend about 60 to 90 minutes of actual photo time. Less than that and it…

Who Keeps The Engagement Ring if the Wedding is Cancelled?

ByCarol

You have found your lifelong mate and you’re ready to get married. Congratulations! It’s an exciting time in your life. Unfortunately, things don’t go as planned for everyone for one reason or another and if you find that the wedding is canceled, who keeps the ring? Some courts consider the ring as a “gift” and…

7 Ways to Help Eliminate That Awkward Feeling in Front of the Lens on your Wedding Day

ByCarol

On your wedding day it’s vital to feel comfortable in front of the camera, and lots of couples say that they feel awkward and a bit uneasy – and that stress will show in your images.  Nerves are generally translated into your photos as strange expressions and stances.  Your smiles will be stiff and your…

2 Ways You Can Help Your Photographer Capture YOUR Memorable Moments

ByCarol

Every bride needs to know a few things about working with their photographer to get amazing images that will thrill you and excite you every time you view those images. First – You hired a professional photographer who has done this many, many times.  TRUST him/her to yes, get those must have moments (the first…